Dear Parents,
We spent this week wrapping up several units and demonstrating what we have learned. The children also participated in the first Continental Math League competition, learned about food chains and energy pyramids, and the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. We also celebrated all the children who participated in the Reflections contest, and had our monthly fire drill. Over all it was a busy week.
Next week we will begin our Math unit on multiplication. Your children will be learning their facts from 1-12. To help with this unit, I would like to ask that each child have a set of multiplication flash cards at home to help with the daily review of these facts. On Tuesday the children will have an in-class project on food cycles and food webs. The information sheet for this is in your child’s binder. We will also begin our unit on Ancient Rome, and the water cycle.
I would like to thank everyone for returning the swimming filed trip slips in such a timely manner. The children are excited for the opportunity to swim in the newly constructed Yorktown pool. We do need some help with this activity. We need a couple of parents to meet the bus at Yorktown at 9:45, and then again at 10:45 to assist the girls in changing in the locker room. This task can be shared between individuals throughout the week. If you can help with this, please let me know.
Below are a couple of important dates to put on your calendars:
Monday January 17th- Martin Luther King Holiday- No School
Friday January 20th- Last day of 2nd Quarter
Monday January 23rd- Teacher Work Day- No School for Children
Wednesday January 25-Tuesday January 31- Swimming at Yorktown
Friday January 27- Sock Hop
As always, I appreciate your help and support. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Mrs. DiNardo
