Reading Logs

Reading logs are a part of your child's every day homework, it should be done in addition to their math homework every night. This month we only had 1 student who completed her reading log in it's entirety. (Good job, Nailah!) As a class we discussed some solutions to this big problem. We decided that students who don't have their reading logs done will lose their recess. It is critical that everyone reads at least 20 minutes per night and produces a thoughtful response.

Calendar Change

The Professional Development date for the month of May has been changed. It will be May 21st. We'll also be out of school in observance of Memorial Day on May 31st. Please be sure to mark your calendars accordingly.

Classroom Updates

Field Trip
On May 6th, we'll be heading to the Southfield Millenium Center. The cost of the field trip is $4 which is due on Monday, April 26th. Please be sure to return the half slip of paper that you received so that we have an accurate lunch count.

Free Dress
Next Friday, April 30th is a Free Dress for $1 day.

Exhibitions
Exhibitions are coming up pretty soon. By now your child should have chosen a person who has made history to focus their biography project on. Remember that this project has a lot of details and should not be left until the last minute start. Please let me know if you need any help finding resources for this project..

Writing
April is National Poetry Month. Our class started a poetry unit at the beginning of this month which is going great! This is my first time teaching a group of students how to write free-verse poetry. I couldn't have picked a better group to do this with. They all have some fabulous ideas. Most recently they wrote a poem titled Inside My Heart. Ask your child today to tell you about their poem and what their strong feeling was.

Math
We are now in our 10th math unit which focuses on money, specifically making change and solving number stories that involve money. While you're out and about in the coming weeks, have your child help you count cash and coins when paying for an item. This gives them great real-world experience and helps them understand the importance of being able to count money.

Thank you
A much overdue thank you goes to the Bayi family, Ms. Wells and Mrs. Hudgens who all gave generous snack donations this month. They were greatly appreciated!!!

Library Visit

This Friday (weather permitting) we'll be walking to the Main Library. They are hosting a $0.25 book sale. All books are sold for $0.25. If you would like for your child to participate in the sale, please send them with money. They are to wear their uniform clothes and may wear gym shoes.