April 27-May 1

WOW (word of the week): Little

# of week: 28

Letter of week: Zz

Stories:

• Group 1: Hugs for Daddy
• Group 2: Chair

Upcoming dates:

5/1/15: Derby Day (wear a hat)

5/5/15: Cinco de Mayo: wear a sombrero

5/6/15: CCIS Book Fair, students can bring money to buy books

5/8/15: Growing Up video/discussion

5/13/15: Early dismissal

5/25/15: No School (Memorial Day)

5/28/15: Last Day of school, 1:25 dismissal

Reminders:

As the end of the school year approaches, please remind your child to continue to make good choices (at home, school, and bus), work hard, and listen to teachers.  We have many fun “end of the year” activities, and I would be very sad to see a student miss out because of poor behavior.

• Dress for weather
• Send a snack each day please
• Tuesday is Library day
• Review Popcorn Words
• Read with your child or to your child each night: 15 minutes
• Books, Notebooks, Folder, and Completed Homework need to come back EVERY day

*My state testing is March 16-May 29 (they have extended the testing window).  Students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades will be tested.  Please make sure students get plenty of sleep, and eat a good breakfast.

April 20-24

WOW (word of the week): There

# of week: 27

Letter of week: Yy

Stories:

• Group 1: How Zebras Got Their Stripes
• Group 2: White, Television

Upcoming dates:

4/24/15: Career Fair, Black/yellow day

5/4/15-5/8/15: CCIS Book Fair, students can bring money to buy books

5/13/15: Early dismissal

5/25/15: No School (Memorial Day)

5/28/15: Last Day of school

Reminders:

As the end of the school year approaches, please remind your child to continue to make good choices (at home, school, and bus), work hard, and listen to teachers.  We have many fun “end of the year” activities, and I would be very sad to see a student miss out because of poor behavior.

• Dress for weather
• Send a snack each day please
• Tuesday is Library day
• Review Popcorn Words
• Read with your child or to your child each night: 15 minutes
• Books, Notebooks, Folder, and Completed Homework need to come back EVERY day

*My state testing window is from March 16-May 29 (they have extended the testing window).  Students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades will be tested.  Please make sure students get plenty of sleep, and eat a good breakfast.

Tomorrow (4/17/15)

Reminders for tomorrow (4/17/15

Twin Day and $2.00 is due for the Mother's Day project.

80's vs. Now Music Concert

Last night was the 4th grade music concert at CCHS.  The concert was excellent!  Mrs. Fosen and all the students put on a great show!  The theme was 80's vs. Now....and 80's won!!! :)

Music Concert

Don't forget, tonight is the 4th grade music concert at Coal City High School at 7:00.  Students need to dress nicely and by there by 6:45.  Come support Mrs. Fosen at her last concert before she retires!  Hope to see you tonight! :)

April 13-17

WOW (word of the week): You

# of week: 26

Letter of week: Xx

Stories:

• Group 1: How Glooskap Found Summer
• Group 2: Brown

Upcoming dates:

4/14/15: 4th grade Musical @ HS @ 7:00 (my students participate in this one)

4/15/15: 11:35 dismissal/Wear Pink For Principal Shirt (or wear pink)

4/16/15: Family Wellness Night @ HS from 6:00-8:00

4/17/15: Twin Day, Book Orders due

4/24/15: Black/yellow day

Reminders:

• Dress for weather
• Send a snack each day please
• Tuesday is Library day
• Review Popcorn Words
• Read with your child or to your child each night: 15 minutes
• Books, Notebooks, Folder, and Completed Homework need to come back EVERY day

*My state testing window is from March 16-May 8.  Students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades will be tested.  Please make sure students get plenty of sleep, and eat a good breakfast.

Root Beer Floats

Yesterday (4/7/15) was our first day back from Spring Break.  I hope everyone had a nice break; we had some nice weather which makes things better.  Yesterday was also my birthday.  For my birthday treat I brought in ingredients to make Root Beer Floats.  They were a perfect little treat and a BIG hit!

Welcome Back

Welcome back!!  I hope everyone had a relaxing spring break!  I did not travel anywhere this year, but I had a great break: sleeping in, visiting friends/family, finishing my online class, and doing things around my house.  It was nice to have the time to do those things.

Can you believe there are only 8 weeks left in the school year?! In the weeks to come, my 3rd-5th graders will be taking their state tests.  You can help by making sure your child get a good nights sleep and has a good breakfast in the morning.  Please remind your child to do their best.

Looking forward to seeing the kids tomorrow.  Remember that Thursday, April 9th we will be going to the CC Public Library for our monthly visit.