Just a reminder that our class will be visiting the book fair tomorrow morning during our Media Center check out time. Please send money to school with your child tomorrow if they plan on purchasing items from the book fair.

Also, Literacy Night is tomorrow (Monday) from 5:00-6:00 p.m. There will be lots of fun literacy based activities for the family to enjoy together. The book fair will also be open during Literacy Night.

Our class will be visiting the Book Fair on Monday, March 23rd from 10:15-10:35 a.m.  Please send money to school with your child next Monday if they wish to purchase items from the Book Fair.

Spelling words (/air/ and /ore/ patterns):  pair, explore, stairs, ignore, affair

Academic words:  however, numerator, denominator, issue, protect

Reading Bags must be turned in every Monday.  Please have your child read their book throughout the week and complete the assignment to turn it in on time.

Literacy Night is next Monday, March 23rd from 5:00-6:00 p.m.  Bring the family for some fun activities that involve reading and writing!

Students should continue to study for the three minute multiplication test every day.  If your child does not pass a particular factor after several tries, a practice sheet may be sent home.

Parent Teacher Spring conferences are scheduled for Thursday, March 26th.  I will be scheduling certain parents that I must meet with.  If you have a particular question or concern, you may stop by that evening from 4:00-7:00 p.m.  If you do not receive a letter from me, then I do NOT need to meet with you for conferences.

Remember to wear green tomorrow for St. Patrick’s Day!!!

Thank you Mrs. Elhajj for being a guest reader for March is Reading Month!

Thank you Mrs. Cicotte for being a guest reader for March is Reading Month!

Spelling words (/ier/ and /ere/ patterns):  where, flier, earlier, interfere, cashier

Academic words:  problem, solution, traits, inform, growth

The Unit 7 Math Test has been graded and is coming home today.  If your child scored a “4“, a parent must sign and return the test.  If your child scored a “1”, “2”, or “3”, you do NOT need to return the test.

Students must continue to study and practice their factors for the 3 minute tests.  Extra homework will be sent home for students who continue not to pass after several tries.

The weather is starting to warm up.  All 3-5 graders should be lining up on the playground in the morning off of Houston street.  The only students who should be entering through the lobby are Kids Club students and any student who rides the bus.  Please make sure your child is following the school’s policy of lining up in the correct location before school.

Starting this Thursday, the new security system will be up and running.  Lobby doors will be unlocked from 8:15-8:45 a.m. and 3:35-4:30 p.m.  All other doors will remained locked all day.  If you need to enter the school during school hours, you will need to use the security system to be buzzed in by the office.

All Reading Bags are due on Monday.  Several students are not turning them in on time and this makes it difficult to get the new books and assignments ready.   If your child turns in their reading bag late, they will have to change their card for not being responsible.

Wednesday, March 11th is  Late Start Day.  The first bell will ring at 9:35 a.m.  Breakfast will not be served in the classroom.  Students may go to the cafeteria for breakfast starting at 9:00 a.m.

Snow School’s Last Skate Night for the year is this Thursday, March 12th.  Information for tickets will be coming home today.

Thank you Mrs. Bonza for being a guest reader in our class for March is Reading Month!

If you are interested in being a guest reader in our classroom during March is Reading Month, please send me an email stating which day works best for you at shenew@dearbornschools.org .   The best days are Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday in the afternoon.  Mornings are very busy, but we can make arrangements if that’s the only time you can come in.  Plan on bringing and reading a book of your choice to the class, and students may ask some questions afterwards.  It should take between 20-25 minutes total.  Thank you in advance!

Spelling words (/ire/, /ear/):  hire, earth. learn, retire, admire

Academic words:  content, division, local, vote, pollen

Students should continue to study for their 3 minute test in multiplication every night.  Many students have passed all tests and are already starting their factors of 7 tomorrow!

Reading Bags will be going home tomorrow (Tuesday).  Please have your child read the assigned book throughout the week and answer the questions at the back of the book.  The questions will be due next Monday.

The Unit 7 Math Test on multiplication will be this Friday.  We are still learning new concepts about multiplication, so the study guide will come home on Tuesday.  Some of the questions will be taught in class throughout the week.  Please have your child bring in the completed study guide on Thursday so we can go over it together in class and students can ask any questions they were unsure of.

March is Reading Month activities:

Monday – we read a Dr. Seuss book for his birthday

Tuesday- decorate classroom door like our favorite book

Wednesday- read in the hallway 8:50-9:00

Thursday – read a non-fiction book

Friday- explain to someone how to pick a “good fit” book

Saturday – visit a public library and find a quiet place to read

Sunday – play a game that involves words like Hangman, Boggle, or Scrabble