Mrs. Freeland's Newsletter
Reading Month
We've been getting wild
about reading around here! So far we've read in the jungle, seen and touched
some amazing jungle animals from Whispering Pines Mobile Zoo, dressed up as
jungle explorers, worn crazy colors and dressed in animal print. We've enjoyed
popcorn Fridays and learned some interesting facts about the rainforest and jungles,
as well as kinkajous. We've dropped everything to read after Mr. Smith has
played some awe inspiring jungle animal sounds. We are really enjoying our
amazing reading month activities! Thank you for your support by helping your
child to meet their nightly reading goals.
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A Macaw and an Umbrella Cockatoo
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An Albino Burmese Python from the Whispering Pines Mobile Zoo.
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Everyday Mathematics
We took our Unit 7 test
today. Monday we will be starting Unit 8-Fractions. The kids are very excited
to participate in a fraction activity that I used last year…Skittles fractions!
Reminder
Monday is a Delayed
Start Day. Class starts at 10am. Thank you!
The Water Cycle
We are working on wrapping
up our water cycle unit in Science. The children have been working so very
diligently on this project. They have been awesome investigators and have
become experts on the water cycle basics. Our unit will end with students
creating a multimedia presentation about what they have learned these past
weeks. I’m so excited to see what they come up with!
Parent Survey
Every year our school encourages parents to take its Parent Survey. This year it is provided online instead of by paper. Please take a moment to visit mcbain.org and click on the Elementary Parent Survey. This survey provides important information to our administration. Thank you for your time!Book Fair
The Book Fair is coming up.
A flyer will be coming home on Monday. Our class will be browsing and making
our wish lists on Friday, March 22. Students that wish to purchase books should
bring their money to school on Tuesday, March 26. Those students will be
returning on that day to purchase their items.
Writing
We are working on writing
nonfiction stories based on our personal experiences and prior knowledge. We
are using nonfiction mentor texts to help us design our stories with text
features that we find in these stories. The children are so excited about all
of the wonderful facts they are learning. They can’t wait to share this
information with others! Ask your child what they have learned so far.
The Upcoming Week’s Highlights
Monday Mar. 18
Delayed Start
Begin Unit 8-Fractions
Tuesday Mar. 19
Music
Gym
Computer Lab
Wednesday Mar. 20
Local Celebrity Reader Day
Read in the Jungle
Computer Lab
Library
Thursday Mar. 21
Computer Lab
Friday Mar. 22
Dress as Your Favorite Author/Character
25 ¢ Popcorn Day (limit 1 bag please)
Spelling Test
Browse at the Book Fair
Gym
LOOKING AHEAD…
Monday Mar. 25
Gym
Reading in the Jungle/Rainforest
Tuesday Mar. 26
Music
Computer Lab
Shop at the Book Fair
Wednesday Mar. 27
Computer Lab
Thursday Mar. 28
Spelling Test
Math Test Unit 8-Fractions
Dress in Your Pajamas Day
Reading Month Comes to a Close
Friday Mar. 29
NO SCHOOL: Good Friday-Spring Break Starts!
Monday April 8
Back to School
Mrs. Rozeveld Returns!
