Happy Friday!

Happy Friday!

I hope you all have had  a wonderful week!

Friday Folders
The kids were so busy today working on subtraction, theme and informational writing that we all forgot about Friday Folders.  :)  They will be coming home on Monday instead of today.  :)

Reading Week
Next week is Reading Week.  I'm really excited about all our mystery readers and everyone helping to encourage reading.  If you haven't signed up yet and would like to, the link is below or you can email me and we can set up a time for you to read.  Also, if you aren't able to read, but would like to send in a snack for the kids to enjoy next week, please let me know.  We will have dress up days each day and they are listed below also.

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c45aca62ca2fb6-reading

Monday: Hat Day
Tuesday: Rainbow Day (wear as many colors as possible)
Wednesday: PJ Day
Thursday: Western Wear
Friday: Favorite Book Character

Reading
This week the students focused on theme.  We discussed that the theme is what the author wants you to take away from the book or story. The theme is similar to the lesson or moral of the story.  Then the students had to support your answer with evidence from the text.

Writing
This week, we finished up (some are still finishing up) their final informational piece.  This was used as a "post test" for our informational unit.  The students researched and wrote about tulips.  Our next unit is opinion.  We will start this next week as students choose their favorite book each day read by our mystery readers.

Math
This week we continued working on subtraction.  They have learned how to regroup with 3-digit numbers. Please continue to practice facts at home.  It is much easier for them if they know their facts in a snap.  We will be reviewing all concepts from the year next week and then the following week will pick back up with subtraction word problems.

Because of Winn Dixie Watch Party
We will be having another watch party to go with one of our read aloud books.  We will be watching Because of Winn Dixie on March 22 from 2:45-4:30.  I have put the link below for the permission slip, but it will come home on Monday with Friday folders.

https://drive.google.com/a/cpsk12.org/file/d/0B0ODJY1tBh5oblpLQW1GVVU0RjA/view

Newsletter
The newsletter has been attached under the newsletter tab.

I hope you get an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend!

Mrs. Ross and Miss Rottjakob