Mrs. VanderVere’s Class’s Topics To Share
*Reading
- March Books, Dr. Seuss Books, Irish Folktale Books, St. Patrick's Day Books, Seasonal Books, Sound & Light Books, Moon Books, Nutrition Books, Food Books, Geometry/Shape Math Books, and Poetry
- Guided Reading/Small Group Instructional Level Reading
*Author Study
- Dr. Seuss (continued) www.seussville.com
*Writing
- Word Wall Words & ReadyGEN Spelling Words Practice
- ReadyGEN Performance Based Assessment Narrative Writing
- Creative Writing: “I am lucky...”
*Math
- Shape Attributes, Sorting Shapes, Creating Shape Riddles, Problem Solving, and Review
*Social Studies/Science
- Social Learning/Emotion Management: “Self-Talk for Calming Down”
- Light: Sunlight is reflected off the moon, creating different phases.
- St. Patrick's Day: Irish Traditions and Celebrations
*Reminders and Upcoming Events:
- "Kids Kreations" Art Project PTO Fundraiser: If you would like to purchase any of the items from Kids Kreations, please complete your order online or send the completed order form back to school by next Monday, March 18th. A brochure with information and a picture of your child's artwork was sent home last week.
- Library Books: School library books are due next THURSDAY, March 21st.
- ReadyGEN Spelling Words: Your child will be assessed on his/her current list of spelling words next THURSDAY, March 21st. We have been working on some spelling word activities at school. Your child should also be doing some practice activities with his/her spelling words at home.
- Early Release/Parent Teacher Conferences: Students will be dismissed early at 1:00 p.m. next Thursday, March 21st for scheduled evening Parent-Teacher Conferences from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
*Students will be eating their healthy fruit or vegetable morning snacks and lunches at school.
– No School/Parent Teacher Conferences: Students do not have school next Friday, March 22nd for scheduled morning Parent-Teacher Conferences from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Spring Break: Spring Break officially begins on Monday, March 25th. School resumes on Monday, April 1st.
- Attendance Reminder: If your child is going to be absent from school for any reason, please call the school's attendance line and report his/her absence at 224-765-3505.
- Hand Wipes and Tissues Update: We would like to thank the Crane, Stolarick, Strasman, and Strehl families for donating tissues and/or wipes this week.
- March Books, Dr. Seuss Books, Irish Folktale Books, St. Patrick's Day Books, Seasonal Books, Sound & Light Books, Moon Books, Nutrition Books, Food Books, Geometry/Shape Math Books, and Poetry
- Guided Reading/Small Group Instructional Level Reading
*Author Study
- Dr. Seuss (continued) www.seussville.com
*Writing
- Word Wall Words & ReadyGEN Spelling Words Practice
- ReadyGEN Performance Based Assessment Narrative Writing
- Creative Writing: “I am lucky...”
*Math
- Shape Attributes, Sorting Shapes, Creating Shape Riddles, Problem Solving, and Review
*Social Studies/Science
- Social Learning/Emotion Management: “Self-Talk for Calming Down”
- Light: Sunlight is reflected off the moon, creating different phases.
- St. Patrick's Day: Irish Traditions and Celebrations
*Reminders and Upcoming Events:
- "Kids Kreations" Art Project PTO Fundraiser: If you would like to purchase any of the items from Kids Kreations, please complete your order online or send the completed order form back to school by next Monday, March 18th. A brochure with information and a picture of your child's artwork was sent home last week.
- Library Books: School library books are due next THURSDAY, March 21st.
- ReadyGEN Spelling Words: Your child will be assessed on his/her current list of spelling words next THURSDAY, March 21st. We have been working on some spelling word activities at school. Your child should also be doing some practice activities with his/her spelling words at home.
- Early Release/Parent Teacher Conferences: Students will be dismissed early at 1:00 p.m. next Thursday, March 21st for scheduled evening Parent-Teacher Conferences from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
*Students will be eating their healthy fruit or vegetable morning snacks and lunches at school.
– No School/Parent Teacher Conferences: Students do not have school next Friday, March 22nd for scheduled morning Parent-Teacher Conferences from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Spring Break: Spring Break officially begins on Monday, March 25th. School resumes on Monday, April 1st.
- Attendance Reminder: If your child is going to be absent from school for any reason, please call the school's attendance line and report his/her absence at 224-765-3505.
- Hand Wipes and Tissues Update: We would like to thank the Crane, Stolarick, Strasman, and Strehl families for donating tissues and/or wipes this week.