Newsletter - April 7, 2011

Dear Parents, We had a great week back after a fun filled-Spring Break! We started a new unit in reading called, "Being Afraid". We read a fun story called, "My Brother is Afraid of Just About Everything." We wrote rhyming poems about things people are afraid of. Many of us were afraid of writing poetry, but everyone ended up doing a great job! In science, we started a unit about the sky. Mr. Fleming did a fun experiment with clouds in the lab! Well, believe it or not, the end of the year is fast approaching. We have lots of things to look forward to. Here is a list of upcoming dates and volunteer opportunities! *Thursday, April 14th - Early Start to SAT testing. (We will do two sub-tests that day. Please make every effort to be here and on time.) *Monday, April 18-Thursday, April 21st - SAT testing. Be sure to be on time. If your child is not present when testing begins, they will have to wait in the office until that test is finished. *Friday, April 15th 9-10:30 - Measurement Madness (We need 3 parent volunteers to lead fun measurement activites!) *Thursday, April 21st 1:45-2:45 - Easter Party/Egg Hunt - Each child should send 12 plastic filled eggs for the hunt (no chocolate please). We'll need a few parents to hide eggs at 1:45. *Thursday, May 5th 8:15-9:00 - Muffins with Mom - Come let us celebrate you before you go to work:) *Thursday, May 26th - Last day of school - End of the Year Breakfast and 1st Grade Awards. I am heading to Virginia Friday morning to run a half-marathon with my sister on Saturday. Your sweet children will be in good hands while I'm gone. Have a great weekend! Our Star Student will be Caitlyn! The secret number is "13.1" Dawn Newland