I hope everyone had a wonderful week during our winter break. I've enjoyed hearing about what everyone did over their vacation. This week has been a short week back following our winter break. After a very grey and rainy start to the week it was nice to see the sun shine on Friday!
During literacy this week, we started the process of researching our animals for our nature names. Students are using a combination of either digital books (on EPIC) or paper books to answer questions they have asked about their animals. When their research is done, students will decided how they will present their information: a report, a book, a slideshow, a poster, or brochure. And students will design and create a project (sculpture, diorama, painting, diagram, etc) to go along with their writing.
In Math third graders estimated where numbers would be and on an open number line and are learning to round to the nearest 10 and 100. Second graders estimated numbers on a number line and then began matching equations to number line representations. First graders are solving subtraction problems by either taking away or adding on.
On Friday we had a Calf update and had a Discover Dairy lesson about how dairy farmers care for their animals. I'm excited to have planned a field trip to the Shelburne Farm this spring! More information about that will follow.
As you may have heard, the schools in the LSUU will be having an early dismissal on April 8th. I had originally thought about having a viewing party at the Elmore School after our regular dismissal. Becuase we are now getting out early, if anyone is interested in coming back to school to view the eclipse from the school yard you are welcome to do so. I have viewing glasses for everyone (including immediate family members), so please do not purchase any.
Next Friday we will have family /teacher conferences. Students are encouraged to attend as they will be part of the conversation and will choose work or an activity to share with you. If you need a reminder about the what time you signed up for, please reach out to me.
Our concert is scheduled for Thursday, March 21st at 6:30pm. Please see the letter in your child's Friday Folder which has more information about the concert.
We will also resume our weekly ECO lessons on Thursday, March 21st! Please let me know if you would like to volunteer to join us for one of the upcoming lessons. We are also in need of more firewood for our campfires. Let me know if you can help!
Thank you to Ray Boutin for the delicious Tuscan Soup, cantaloupe, and banana bread for dessert fro hot lunch on Friday!
Please email me your school lunch orders for Monday - Thursday
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Students have eared their next reading reward! We will decided next week what we will do. They have collectively read over 16,000 minutes at home this year! |
Other Announcements
- Library is Monday - remember your books
- Banking is Monday - remember your deposits
- PE - Tuesday and Wednesday next week : Students need their sneakers!
- March 14th - 2nd trimester ends.
- Thursday, March 14 - early release (12:10pm)
- Friday, March 15th - No School. Teacher/Family conferences
- Thursday, March 21st - ECO
- Thursday, March 21st - Annual Elmore School Concert @6:30 pm at the Elmore Town Hall
- Monday, April 8th - 12:10 dismissal - eclipse (view at the school starting at 2:45)
- Wednesday, April 17th - 2nd annual Grandparents Breakfast @ 9:00 at the Elmore Town Hall
- 3rd Grade VTCAP testing - April 2, April 3, April 9, and April 10 - please avoid scheduling appointments on these mornings.
- April Break - April 22-26
- May 14th - Field trip to Shelburne Farms
As always, thank you for your continued support!
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