Curriculum Update:

Reading: This week we read the stories “My Robot” and “Tell me a Story.” We talked about traits of science fiction text and the past and present. Please enjoy these stories with your child over the weekend. Be sure to send the blue book back on Monday.

Phonics: We are reviewing the short and long vowels and practicing the th digraph.

Math: We are working on our last unit which is a review of skills from the year. We worked on adding three numbers and adding with parenthesis.

Science: We have learned about the sun, stars, Mercury and Venus.

Writing: The students wrote wonderful stories for the First Edition project. They are now waiting to illustrate their stories. They also wrote a shape poem and a paragraph with reasons and details about their favorite body part.

Upcoming Dates:

Monday, May 6: Planetarium Field Trip, Volunteer Tea

Thursday, May 9: Jump Rope for Heart (wear gym shoes)

Monday, May 13: No School

Tuesday, May 14: Blackberry Farm Field Trip (dress for the weather as we will be outside)

End of the Year: The last day of school is Wednesday, June 5. Dismissal will be at 10:25. If your child is not here the last day, you will need to come to the school office over the summer to pick up your child’s report card and anything else that was left at school. Be sure to call ahead as the office will be open Monday-Thursday.

LMC Books: As the end of the year is quickly approaching…please check for any LMC books and make sure to have your child return them to school.

Enjoy your weekend!