Success in the Savanna, 2/7

Dear Parents,

            After many weeks of delays and absences, we had a solid week of strong learning.  We wrapped up two units in social studies and math (apologies to all for the back to back tests).  We started our ecosystem unit in science and spent some time appreciating the opportunity to connect with pen pals in France (eagerly awaiting responses next month).  Finally, we assembled game boards to review the vocabulary and concepts of chapter 5 in health.  If you’ve heard a lot about vaccines, immunization, or infectious diseases in the last week, let me know.  It will brighten my day!

            Folks have asked about Valentine’s Day and our plan is a rather simple one.  We’ll be on our Imagination Stage field trip for most of the morning and will return for lunch and trip-reflection activity.  I’ll host some brief content time before we start our exchange of cards and do an experiment involving mixtures and solutions.  A student list was sent home last week for those wanting to exchange cards.

We will have our annual Curriculum Day on Wednesday February 19^th from 9:30-11:30.  This is an opportunity for you to rotate through several learning activities with your child.  I hope you will be able to join us.  A third grade schedule will follow soon. 

Your child brought home information about our annual Wax Museum project earlier this week.  There are several due dates for this month long project.  Please help your child pace their work at home.  MORE INFORMATION IS TO COME NEXT WEEK ABOUT NOTECARDS, PRESENTATION, AND MORE!

Parent Teacher conferences will be March 7th and 8th.   I am able to offer only a limited number of “early bird” conference times and will send a schedule next week to those that are interested.  I’ve recently met with a number of parents to discuss end of quarter progress.  If you feel that a spring conference is not necessary, just send an email or note.  Please know that I remain available at a later date to conference.  Dates of importance follow: 

Wednesday, February 12 -Full Day of School

Friday, February 14- Imagination Stage Field Trip

Monday, February 17- President’s Day Holiday- No School

Wednesday, February 19- Curriculum Day (Full Day of School)

Wednesday, March 5- Wax Museum- 11am to 12 noon

Thursday/Friday March 6-7- Parent Teacher Conferences

Have a relaxing weekend.  Please send updated sports schedules as applicable!

Fondly,

Ms. Coffman