Classroom News

This week, we continued reading non-fiction texts during literacy time.  Students are working on answering in the text, beyond the text, and about the text/author questions about their books.  Students are also making great connections as they read.  We have been practicing reading with good fluency, focusing on paying attention to punctuation and reading with expression.

We enjoyed our Comfy Cozy Day on Tuesday.  We ended the day with a Magic School Bus video and snowflake cookies.  Our class has continued to earn lots of chips this week for our teamwork skills, quick transitions, and work completion.  

We started our Magnet Unit this week by making predictions about what types of objects and materials will be attracted to magnets. We also reviewed rules about magnets, such as not putting them near computers and electronic devices.  Students have been excited to start their magnet posters.

On Thursday, Ms. Arlyn joined our class to teach us about the Gale databases.  We used this great resource to help us locate information for our expert books. 

Important reminders:

Please remind your child to bring indoor shoes each day.  On Mondays and Thursdays, students also need sneakers for P.E. class.  Thanks for your help with this! 

There is no school for students on Monday, January 20th and Tuesday, January 21st, which are teacher in-service days.

Book orders are due back on Wednesday, January, 22nd.

Please read the Canstruction information in the school newsletter!  Students can bring in cans starting next Wednesday, January 22nd.  After we complete this project, the cans will be donated to the East Montpelier Food Shelf.  What a great way to help out and have fun!

Also, please check out the PTNO informaton about the passes for the Pumphouse Indoor Waterpark at Jay Peak Resort.  This information is in Friday Folders today.