Hello Parents,
I am so grateful to teach this wonderful group of children every day. Your kids have been focused, diligent workers. That is not easy as springtime begins and the end of the year approaches. We have been learning so much in our class this week. We have learned about the 13 colonies and their dissatisfaction with England’s taxation without representation. We learned about the "Boston Tea Party" that the Sons of Liberty had as they threw the English crates of tea into the Boston harbor in protest. As the trouble grew between the colonists and King George, the English “Redcoat’ soldiers were sent to watch over the colonists. Their plan was to confiscate any weapons that they colonists were hiding. Paul Revere rode to warn the colonists about this plan, and the Battle at Lexington ensued; this was known as “the shot heard ‘round the world.” The colonists gathered together in the Second Continental Congress to discuss their independence from England’s rule, and Thomas Jefferson was chosen to write the Declaration of Independence. These are the sight words that we learned this week: two, they, would, could. We have been writing great sentences and practicing our reading. The DIBELS reading test has begun this week, and will conclude next week. TEACHER SURVEY - You have received an email from the school regarding teacher surveys. I would love to hear your feedback! I want to know what you have liked this year, and in what ways I can improve for next year. If you would take a few minutes to complete the survey, I would be grateful. Here is a copy of the link: End of Year Teacher Survey BOOK REPORTS & READING CALENDARS - Book reports are DUE ON MONDAY, April 30th. Your child has had plenty of opportunity to check out a book from the library, but if they have not completed this month’s book report, PLEASE HELP HIM/HER TO FINISH THE REPORT THIS WEEKEND. The genre is science fiction or fantasy. (This may be futuristic, space, or time-travel related, or deal with scientific or technological possibilities. Fantasy may deal with magic and monsters or mythical creatures.) Please also record and turn in the reading minutes on Monday as well. Here is a link for the forms: book reports and reading calendars NOTEWORTHY: Congratulations to Colin, who has been our Ambassador of Dignity this month. Colin treats his classmates and teachers with respect and honor, while at the same time, he exhibits self-respect and an understanding of his own value. Thank you to Kathleen Huntsman, our room parent, for the beautiful spring decorations on our classroom door. The kids have loved it. Have a wonderful weekend!
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