March 2015

Hello,

March is right around the corner!  Hopefully the weather will begin warming up and spring will be on its way!  We can hope, right?  :)  Below you will find more information about our March themes and other events that will be taking place.

March 2-5: Dr. Seuss and Rhyming

*This week we will read many Dr. Seuss books and continue to talk about rhyming.  We will make many fun projects including a Cat in the Hat headband and Thing 1 and Thing 2.

*We will be learning about letter Rr.

*We will be reviewing number 4.

*The Swimming FBI slips are due on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.  

*Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences are from 3:45-6:30 PM on Thursday, March 5th.  These conferences are only for those requested by a parent or teacher.

March 9-12: Zoo

*This week we will be learning about animals that live in a zoo.

*We will be learning about letter Zz.

*We will be reviewing number 5.

*March's family project, The Rhyming Chart, is due back on Monday and Tuesday of this week.

*The Special Education Advisory Council is offering a Family Day Snowshoeing Event on Tuesday, March 10th from 4-5:40 PM.  Families will meet at MAES and will snowshoe on the Kuse Nature Preserve.  Cookies and hot chocolate will be provided!  You are welcome to bring along your own snowshoes or some can be provided for you.

March 16-19: St. Patrick's Day

*This week we be learning about St. Patrick's Day by making leprechaun projects and by talking about shamrocks and luck.  I wonder if that quick and quiet leprechaun will visit our classroom!?!?!

*We will be learning about letter Qq.

*We will be reviewing number 6.

*There is an EARLY RELEASE day on Tuesday, March 17th.  Students will be dismissed at 1:52 PM.

*March's Families Being Involved workshop will be held on Friday, March 20th from 1:30-2:30 PM at the MASH pool!  Students and families are invited in for an hour of swimming and pool fun!

March 23- April 2: Easter

*Easter will be a two week theme.  During these weeks we will make spring and Easter projects, play a fun Easter memory game, and share our own experiences about Easter.

*We will be learning about letters Bb and Ee.

*We will be reviewing numbers 7 and 8.

*Information about April's Families Being Involved workshop will be coming home and will be due back before Easter break.  We will be having a pot luck dinner and dance!

*There is NO SCHOOL for all students Thursday, April 2 - Monday, April 6th due to teacher inservice and Easter break.  School will resume on Tuesday, April 7th.  HAPPY EASTER!!!