After spring break, student will be taking Iowa Assessments. While I understand there are many ways to show progress, I also know that the Iowa Assessments are the primary assessment used by our district and state to show students' progress. Therefore, it is important that we reinforce with students the importance of taking these tests seriously and putting forth their best effort. What is most imporatant is that each student shows their maximum growth on the assessments. We have been talking about the assessments a lot, and practicing test taking strategies. My goal is to help students go through this year's testing with confidence, calmness, and to know that we are supporting them.
Homework for parents:
With that, I have a favor to ask of you. Will you please write a note to your child, that they can read each morning of testing?
This note could remind your child about how much you love them, how much you believe in them, and the importance of putting forth their personal best.
You know your child better than anyone, and I know that your kids look up to you. I think it would mean a lot to have a note from you to remember how much you care, and give your child an extra boost day of testing.
Please write the note and have your child return it in an envelope by Thursday, April 3rd.
THIS IS A SURPRISE FOR YOUR CHILD!
Friday, March 21, 2014
Do You Have Time?
Truman PTO is looking for some more people to join their board! Do you have some extra time to join this team? This is the group that helps brainstorm ideas ways to make Truman an even better place for kids, staff, and parents! There are so many ways that you can help the PTO! It is a great way to stay involved with your child and their school. It also gives you a chance to meet some of the pther Truman parents!
Please consider joining their board. If you are interested in more information please send me an email.
Please consider joining their board. If you are interested in more information please send me an email.
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Friday, March 21st
Lunch on Friday will be:
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Baked beans
Baby carrots
Sliced apples
milk
We will be watching the Disney, Rated G movie Hercules. Your child may bring in unhealthy snacks and a drink.
The famous Iowa bottle people look GREAT! If you get the chance to come and look at them they will be displayed in the LMC until after break.
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Movie on Friday
On Friday, March 21
students will be watching the movie, Hercules which is rated G. The
movie goes along with the unit on mythology. Your child may bring an unhealthy
snack and a beverage to have during the movie.
There will NOT be any homework over break. The next story Harriet Tubman will be due on April 4th.
Have a wonderful week with your kids! If you are traveling, be safe!
There will NOT be any homework over break. The next story Harriet Tubman will be due on April 4th.
Have a wonderful week with your kids! If you are traveling, be safe!
Friday, March 14, 2014
Project Due Thursday!
Please remember that your child's Social Studies famous Iowan bottle person is due on Thursday. The kids will be sharing them with the class. You may begin sending them in at any time.
We have started a Greek Mythology unit in reading to help the kids learn about figurative language. The kids are VERY interested in this unit and are making amazing discoveries. Next week we will be using the mythology sheet that the kids did as homework this week as a writing project. I am excited to see all the creativity the kids will use in their writing!
We will be completing our geometry unit next week. After that we will move on to fractions. The children have slowly but surely learned about rays, lines, and angles. We continue to practice our basic math facts daily. If you child has not mastered these by now it is a skill that they should focus on at home as well.
We have taken a break from Social Studies and Science to do some explicit teaching of test taking skills in preparation for the Iowa Assessments. Please mark your calendars that we will be taking these tests from April 7th through the 13th. It is VERY important that your child be at school this week and that they be well rested. Having a good breakfast will help keep their brain energized. As you know last year our scores indicated that Truman become a SINA school. We have worked very hard all year long on our reading comprehension and math skills so that we can "rock" this test. Mrs. S. and I will be coming up with some incentives for the kids and some motivators.
Please welcome Elijah to our room. Elijah has fit right in and is a welcome addition to our class.
Upcoming dates to remember:
March 19th - Early dismissal
March 21st - Class celebration ( Disney movie "Hercules" along with junk day)
March 22 - 30th - Spring break
March 31 and April 1st - Mrs. Thompson absent
April 7 - 13 - Iowa Assessments
April 4 - Pride Day
April 9th - Early dismissal
We have started a Greek Mythology unit in reading to help the kids learn about figurative language. The kids are VERY interested in this unit and are making amazing discoveries. Next week we will be using the mythology sheet that the kids did as homework this week as a writing project. I am excited to see all the creativity the kids will use in their writing!
We will be completing our geometry unit next week. After that we will move on to fractions. The children have slowly but surely learned about rays, lines, and angles. We continue to practice our basic math facts daily. If you child has not mastered these by now it is a skill that they should focus on at home as well.
We have taken a break from Social Studies and Science to do some explicit teaching of test taking skills in preparation for the Iowa Assessments. Please mark your calendars that we will be taking these tests from April 7th through the 13th. It is VERY important that your child be at school this week and that they be well rested. Having a good breakfast will help keep their brain energized. As you know last year our scores indicated that Truman become a SINA school. We have worked very hard all year long on our reading comprehension and math skills so that we can "rock" this test. Mrs. S. and I will be coming up with some incentives for the kids and some motivators.
Please welcome Elijah to our room. Elijah has fit right in and is a welcome addition to our class.
Upcoming dates to remember:
March 19th - Early dismissal
March 21st - Class celebration ( Disney movie "Hercules" along with junk day)
March 22 - 30th - Spring break
March 31 and April 1st - Mrs. Thompson absent
April 7 - 13 - Iowa Assessments
April 4 - Pride Day
April 9th - Early dismissal
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
March Madness!
I want to thank you for taking time out of your busy days to come and visit with me about your child's progress! I am happy with the academic growth the kids are making. If only Mother Nature would cooperate with us so the kids could run some energy off!
In reading we are finishing up our biographies and are worling on our concluding project. We will begin a Greek Mythology unit on Thursday. The children are very excited to learn more about mythology. Your child will be having an extra homework assignement next week to go along with Greek Mythology. They are going to be asked to research a natural phenomenon that they will then use in their mythology writing piece. These will be coming home on Tuesday, March 12th and will be due on Monday, March 17th. This will require the use of internet.
In math we have begun our geometry unit. The children are learning to measure angles and will be learning about polygons and quadrangles. Thanks to Mrs. S, we are using a wonderful You Tube sight called Math Antics to help the kids understand this concept. This site is one that I would keep written down at home because it covers a multitude of math concepts in a kid friendly way.
In Social Studies we are learning about Iowa. We are almost done with our famous Iowan brochures and are completing Era 2 which tells the kids about the Indian Removal Act. Just a reminder that bottlographies are coming due quickly! ( March 20th) This is a large part of their grade.
We are going to take a break from social studies and science next week so we can focus on Iowa Assessment preparation.
Next Tuesday will be Title One night at Truman. We hope to see many of you there.
Book orders are due on Monday, March 10th.
Upcoming Events:
Friday, March 7: No School
Monday, March 10: Book Fair Preview
Tuesday, March 11: Title 1 Night
Friday, March 14: Pride Day
Wednesday, March 19: 1:30 Early Dismissal
Thursday, March 20: Famous Iowan Bottle due
Monday, March 24-28: No School Spring Break
Monday, April 7-18: Iowa Assessments (Please avoid having appointments in the morning during these two weeks. Thank you!)
In reading we are finishing up our biographies and are worling on our concluding project. We will begin a Greek Mythology unit on Thursday. The children are very excited to learn more about mythology. Your child will be having an extra homework assignement next week to go along with Greek Mythology. They are going to be asked to research a natural phenomenon that they will then use in their mythology writing piece. These will be coming home on Tuesday, March 12th and will be due on Monday, March 17th. This will require the use of internet.
In math we have begun our geometry unit. The children are learning to measure angles and will be learning about polygons and quadrangles. Thanks to Mrs. S, we are using a wonderful You Tube sight called Math Antics to help the kids understand this concept. This site is one that I would keep written down at home because it covers a multitude of math concepts in a kid friendly way.
In Social Studies we are learning about Iowa. We are almost done with our famous Iowan brochures and are completing Era 2 which tells the kids about the Indian Removal Act. Just a reminder that bottlographies are coming due quickly! ( March 20th) This is a large part of their grade.
We are going to take a break from social studies and science next week so we can focus on Iowa Assessment preparation.
Next Tuesday will be Title One night at Truman. We hope to see many of you there.
Book orders are due on Monday, March 10th.
Upcoming Events:
Friday, March 7: No School
Monday, March 10: Book Fair Preview
Tuesday, March 11: Title 1 Night
Friday, March 14: Pride Day
Wednesday, March 19: 1:30 Early Dismissal
Thursday, March 20: Famous Iowan Bottle due
Monday, March 24-28: No School Spring Break
Monday, April 7-18: Iowa Assessments (Please avoid having appointments in the morning during these two weeks. Thank you!)
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