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Weekly Notable News Update

Dear Parents,
 
Thank you for your support of the FUN RUN! The Thomas Team is at 68% participation with 17 students already signed up! WE only have 8 students left to sign up. GREAT TEAM WORK!!! Any size donation is greatly appreciated. The first batch of prizes were sent home Friday. More prizes, awards, and treats are coming. If we have 100% participation we will have a popsicle party and extra recess. Monetary goals are set and adding excitement! Some of our awards for reaching our goals include: No Homework Night, Extra recesses, Movie Afternoon, and other fun surprises!!
 
The 1st Annual Gala was a tremendous success! I enjoyed seeing so many current and previous families and alumni. We had such a great time! Thank you for your support and dedication!
 
Our Life Skill is Sense of Humor. We will explore and read about ways to laugh with each other rather than laughing at someone. 
 
In Math Chapter 13 we will explore geometry and parts of a whole.  Please continue to practice addition and subtraction fact families 5-15.  Fact families must be committed to memory with quick recall.  Please use some of the links on my webpage list for Math fact practice. Flashcards are a great resource as well. Weekly timed drills and one on one assessments will continue. Please also practice time to the half hour and hour on a dial face clock, and recognizing coins, counting coins and trading equivalent coin values to $ 2.00.
 
In Reading we will be working in Unit 14. Please practice Unit 14 vocabulary words on Seesaw to help your child read them fluently.  Students will record the 14b video Thursday.  As your child is practicing reading orally for fluency, please increase pace and expression. Stop to discuss the events to increase comprehension of the material read. Each week the comprehension component is becoming more challenging. Practice makes progress!! 
The unit 14b Spelling test will be on Thursday. Please study. Students will write complete their own sentences in ABC order Monday for unit 14b words. Please use at least one question. Underline the list words. Limit pronouns. Write interesting sentences. Each week the writing is improving. Thank you.
 
Accelerated Reading (AR) quizzes are part of weekly homework. Please remember to include a completed AR form and the quiz number for each quiz. (See link).   Regardless of the number of AR points earned, ALL students are required to take 2 AR quizzes each week. All progress needs to be tracked by parents on the AR website. 
 
CONGRATULATIONS for AR progress to the following students:
All students should be past 15 AR points. YOU are doing an amazing job!! 
 
13 points or more: Anya
14 points or more:  
AWARD!!!! 15 points or more:  Anahlyn   
16 points or more:  Cairo
17 points or more: Madeline, Jordan, Francesco
18 points or more:  Amara, Leomar
19 points or more:   
AWARD!!!! 20 points or more: Ashley, Julie, Kate, Rylee, Olivia
25 points or more: Nora, Layla, David, Max
30 points or more:  Gia, Belen, Aspen, Zoey  
35 points or more:  Brennen, Antonio, Anahi 
40 points or more: Princeton
Great work!!!! I am very proud! WOW ! 
 
This amazing progress is a direct reflection on your support and dedication to your child's progress in reading development. Pleasure reading provides golden opportunities to instill a love for reading and increase a variety of skills (comprehension, vocabulary, phonics, fluency, spelling, and writing). The more students read, the better they read, spell, and write.
 
As primary educators, parents are asked to insist on neat work. Your child's finest effort is expected on all work including homework (coloring, printing, cutting etc.).  PLEASE REVIEW YOUR CHILD'S HOMEWORK. Sign or initial the Homework planner upon completion and review of your child's homework. 
 
Please review all graded papers in the Weekly Folder. This work indicates progress, growth, and areas needing improvement. Sign and return any papers requiring a signature. Thank you.
 
REMINDERS and UPDATES:
  • Please be sure to use the FUN RUN QR code to sign up and participate. Thank you.
  • Please send a rosary in a pouch by Wednesday.
  • April 22nd: Spring Concert.
  • April 23rd: Fun Run.
  • April 24th: 7th Grade BBQ. This is a full day of school. Students will dismiss at 2:45.
  • Friday, May 1st: Noon dismissal. 
  • Friday, May 8th: Field Day. Noon dismissal. Please send a water bottle, Gatorade, nutritious snack, and hat. (More information to come).
  • Reminder: Tardiness is disruptive. A few students are habitually tardy. The classroom is opened by 8:00 a.m. Students are tardy after 8:15.  Tardiness disrupts the class and adds frustration to students. Please be punctual. Good habits are being formed at this early age. Your cooperation signifies your dedication to quality education and builds life long lessons in responsibility. 
  • Please be sure to send a nutritious snack and water bottle every day.
 
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions or concerns. Your support is appreciated. Have a wonderful week. Be sure to check the Home and School Connection for news and activities this week.
 
God bless you. Have a wonderful! God bless the USA! We are praying for peace throughout our world.
T.E.A.M. Together Everyone Achieves More!
 
Blessings,
Mrs. Thomas