Weekly News

February 18-22

Reading: This week we will take the Kansas State Reading Assessment. We will test on:

Thursday 2/21 @ 2pm

Friday 2/22 @ 9am

Monday 2/2 @ 12:40pm

*Please try to avoid scheduling doctor’s appointments during these times.  

Math: We will continue to work on division and multiplication facts and strategies. We are also working on additional math skills and test preparation skills. The students will be taking the Kansas State Assessments beginning next month, so we are trying to introduce them to the tools and software that they will be using for the assessments.

Social Studies: We have started our tour of the Southeast Region. Last week all the students enjoyed the wonderful Mardi Gras kickoff. Thank you so much for bringing in the items we needed. This week we will travel to the JFK Space Center, Jamestown and the Florida Everglades.  

Important Dates:   

KSA- Thursday 2/21 @ 2pm

KSA- Friday 2/22 @ 9am

          Leawood Leopard Day

KSA- Monday 2/2 @ 12:40pm

Study Island This Week: Reading Post Test

*In place of Spelling this week we will have a quiz over shapes and their properties. A study sheet is coming home today

*No Powerdrill This Week!!

Weekly News

February 4-8

Reading: This week we are working on the Unit 4 Benchmark Assessment and skills review during reading. We will work on main idea, retelling, and making inferences.

Math: We will continue to work on division and multiplication facts and strategies. We are also working on additional math skills and test preparation skills. The students will be taking the Kansas State Assessments beginning next month, so we are trying to introduce them to the tools and software that they will be using for the assessments.

Science: We have started our next science unit on Technology and Design. This week your student will become an engineer! We are having our 2^nd Annual Operation Egg Drop where students will work in groups to design and build a container to keep an egg safe when it is dropped from a tall height.  

Important Dates:   

Friday 2/8-Valentines Party @ 2:45

Study Island This Week: Graphic Organizers and Compare & Order Numbers

Conferences: February conferences are optional. If you would like a conference, please call Margaret or Sandy in the office to schedule a time.

Class List

Just in case anyone wants to work on their Valentines over the weekend, I am posting our class list and will send home a paper copy on Monday.

Rick
Charley
Clara
George
Mia
Jenna
Jonny
Olivia
William
Jack
Kirbi
Thomas
Chris
Caleb
Amaiya
Tyler
Mia
Austin
Elijah
Jordan
Mia
Arthur
Ian
Emme