Happy Sunday, parents and guardians. We are in the MSTEP and Interim 3 push! Our curriculum and schedule will shift a bit over the next several weeks as we focus on preparing students for these tests. We will be incorporating MSTEP Mondays, where our curriculum will focus on MSTEP prep in ELA and math. We really need students to lean in these these next several weeks, as this prep is incredibly important! That being said, please continue to make sure your child is present EVERY DAY and ALL DAY when possible. However, if your child is sick, please DO NOT HESITATE to keep them home until they feel better. With flu and COVID cases on the rise, we want the class to stay healthy! We appreciate your help and cooperation! Here is our weekly newsletter for the week beginning February 24th, 2025 (week 23 of instruction):
Tutoring: Tutoring continues this week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Tutoring runs from 3:30-4:30 pm. Dismissal is at 4:30 pm sharp.
BHM Projects: BHM Wax Museum projects are due tomorrow, Monday, February 24th. All students MUST bring in their note cards, research packets, and poster board. Students will present/practice their presentations for a grade. They do not need to dress up for their presentations until Wednesday. Students missing any part of their project will be marked down. I cannot stress the importance of this project. Students will be presenting to parents, families, other students, teachers, and administration. It is imperative that all students are prepared. I look forward to seeing the hard work and creativity that they have put into these projects! Also, please come up and see our class, as well as other classes, present on Wednesday (February 26th) from 1:30-2:30pm. You may take your child (and their supplies/costumes) home with you after the presentation if you would like. I know the students LOVE having their families come in and support them! I look forward to seeing you there!
Birthday Celebration: Our February birthday celebration will be this Friday, February 28th at 2:00pm. If you would like to send in any treats for the celebration, please feel free to do so on this date. There are 33 students in the class.
Homework Packets: Homework packets will go home on Monday and will be due next Monday (3/3/25). Students will get the week 23 spelling list with their homework packets. Our spelling test will be next Monday, March 3rd. That will give the class a full week to study. Depending on the results, I may switch our spelling tests to Mondays, permanently. Please be sure your child is studying the spelling list. Also, it was brought to my attention that there was a spelling error on the week 21 spelling list. Due to this error, I credited all students an extra point on their overall grade. Grades have been updated in gradebook. I appreciate it being brought to my attention! As much as I try, I must admit I am imperfect, but I am always happy to correct any mistakes that I am made aware of. Thank you for your help and understanding!
Student Parent Teacher Conferences (SPTCs): SPTCs will be the week of March 10th. It is mandatory that I meet will ALL parents/guardians. It is required that both student and parent attend these meetings. Report cards will be handed out at conferences. They will not be sent home with students. I posted a sign-up link for the conferences in a SchoolConnect. Please be sure you sign up for a time that both you AND your child can attend. If a phone meeting is necessary, please include/message me a phone number that you would like to be reached at. Thank you for your time and cooperation. I look forward to meeting with you all!
Curriculum: Our curriculum this week will focus on ELA and math MSTEP prep. In ELA, students will work on comparing and contrasting text structures. There will be a comp and grammar quiz on Thursday. The spelling test will be next Monday (3/3/25). In math, students will work with multiplying and dividing fractions. There will be a math quiz on Tuesday that we will review for on Monday. In science, students will continue to explore the topic of gravity. There will be a quiz in science on Thursday. In social studies, students will continue to investigate our great state of Michigan and what makes us unique. There will not be a quiz in social studies.
Important Dates (Mark Your Calendar):
Monday, February 24 - BHM Wax Museum projects due (notecards, packet, posterboard)
Tuesday Feb. 25 - K-2 Black History Wax Museum 1:30 - 2:30
Wednesday, Feb. 26 - 3-5 Black History Wax Museum 1:30-2:30
Thursday, Feb. 27 - 6-8 Black History Wax Museum 1:30-2:30
Friday, February 28 - Daddy Daughter Dance (Informal) 5:00 - 7:00 pm; 10:00 am Cookie Fundraiser Assembly; February Birthday Celebration 2:00 pm; GRADEBOOK CLOSES - last day to accept missing/make up work
Friday, March 7 - Trimester 2 Ends
Monday-Friday, March 10 - 14 - Parent Teacher Conference Week/REPORT CARDS passed out during conferences
Monday - Friday, March 10-14 - 3-8 Grades INTERIM 3 Assessment Week
Wednesday, March 12 - HALF DAY for Students-DISMISSAL at 11:00 am/Parent Teacher Conferences until 3:00 pm
As always, please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, comments, concerns, or just want to see how your child is doing during the school day/week. I am here for all of you, as well! Also, as always, thank you for your continued support from home. It makes all the difference in the classroom. Have a great Sunday!
-Ms. Winter
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