Dear Parents, Enclosed is your child’s Unit 4 Checking Progress (math test). Students had the opportunity to fix any errors last Thursday. If they were unable to correct their errors on their own, then they had to work one-on-one with support. Overall students were able to correct their errors on their own and had good concept of time, measurement, money, addition and subtraction. This week we have begun our new math unit called "Place Value, Number Stories, and Basic Facts." Students will explore place value, turn-around facts, number models, and "What’s My Rule?" On Monday Carolyn Williams from Crystal Mountain will come into our classroom to discuss rules and safety of Good Behavior Ski Day. Good Behavior Ski Day is on Tuesday, February 8th for first, fourth, and fifth grades. On Tuesday we will leave at 8:30 a.m. and arrive at Crystal Mountain by 9:15 a.m. Each grade will be called individually into the rental building to receive equipment. Once everyone is geared up, we will meet at Totem Park for lessons. Students must participate in lessons to earn their ski tickets. Once students earn their ski tickets, they can ski outside of Totem Park with adult supervision. Some students will be at Totem Park the entire day and others will graduate to the ski lifts. Each chaperone will be responsible for two or three students. Please find the enclosed list. Ski rental equipment will be returned around 1:45 p.m. The busses will leave by 2:15 p.m. and return to school by 2:45 p.m. It should be a fun day for everyone! Please remember that your child needs a sack lunch for this day and it would be helpful if your child’s name were on his/her sack/lunch box. Also pack extra snacks!! |
The weather has been unpredictable.
Students should dress in layers. Also dress your child in
sweatpants or running pants. Jeans are uncomfortable in
ski boots and do not go over them. Students need one pair
of socks and should have extra hats, gloves, and socks
packed in their bag, if needed. Please be sure everything
is labeled. Gong xi fa cai! This is the year of the rooster. On Wednesday we will celebrate Chinese New Year. We will start the day by "sweeping out the old and welcoming in the new." We will clean our desks, bookshelves, computers, cubbies, and much more. Later we will paint a dragon. The dragon is a symbol of strength and goodness. It is believed that what happens on this day will decide what your luck will be for the rest of the year. We will read books about Asian people and their traditions. Please have your child dress in the colors of red and orange. The color red means joy and happiness and orange is a symbol for good luck. Students could bring a red apple or an orange for their snack. Happy Chinese New Year!! I can always use the following items: string, yarn, scrap material, paper towel tubes, and pie tins. If you would like to donate any of the items, you may do so throughout the year. When you are spring cleaning, keep me in mind. The following dates you may want to add to your calendar:
Warmly, Shantel Mrs. Niederstadt's Home Page for 2004-2005 Main Onekama School Page: http://www.onekama.k12.mi.us |
