April News

Teacher Message

With only three months left to go, we are on the final stretch of our year.  It was great to see so many families at the conferences. The kids are proud of their work!  Spring is a time for change and growth whether you are a plant or a kid!  For some it may be a fresh start to work on some personal goals or “blossom” academically.

The month of March was busy and it was so enjoyable to have a Staff Appreciation Week!  We loved all the yummy treats and luncheons. Thank you, you are all awesome!

Language Arts  

We are venturing into the land of giants in our Jack and The Beanstalk theme.  We have read many versions of this famous tale and compared them.  The class has written their own fractured fairytale based on this story. The pictures that will be accompanying them will make you laugh.  Check out our bulletin board next week or our Instagram to see the final product. Their creativity is impressive!  All the kids have made progress in their writing skills. Next, they will be writing Limericks and creating Fairy Tale Math equations. We have also tied this theme in to our study of Mexico by reading Mexican fairy tales.  

Speaking of fairy tales… Permission forms have been sent home and we are excited to go see the Shrek musical production in the third week of April!

Social Studies

We can’t all go on a hot vacation to Mexico but we can at least learn about their land and culture! That is exactly what we have been doing in March. The class will have a Fiesta Day as an activity later this month with crafts, food and fun! Ole!

                                  Happy Spring!

Please contact us with any concerns or questions.

sarnason@sjsd.net

rnuytten@sjsd.net