I don't know who Neil Barringham is for the above image, but I thought I'd share it. I really like the image and its message. We're getting close to the end of the year and I'm reflecting on all we've done and all we have yet to do. I feel we've planted seeds and watered a lot of learning and we'll continue to do so as we head into the final weeks of school. I will continue to push each learner to reach their potential up until the last day.
What We Learned This Week
This week's spelling words are batting, jogger, spotted, patting, dotted, hugged, planned, hopping, runner, robber, getting, and shopped.
The three general categories for sorting should be words ending in -ed, -er, and -ing. After students successfully make their sorts, guide them to notice that each word has a doubled consonant before the ending. Each base word has a short vowel sound and ends in a single consonant. These base words are examples of closed syllable words, words that have a short vowel sound and end with a consonant. To preserve the short vowel sound the consonant must be doubled so that the syllable remains closed when the word is divided into syllables.
Additional words you may want to use include: begging, canned, chipping, chopped, clipper, dragged, dripping, dropped, robbing, sobbed, tipped, trapped, stirring, plugged, knotting, knitted, grabbed, slammed, redder, swimming, jogging, starring, fitted, mopped.
I am sending home one more practice Mathematics OAA today for your student. This is intended to provide additional at home practice for families who have requested it. It is not mandatory and I do not need to have it returned. I have shared with the class that I have experienced math anxiety, as much as I love the subject. My strategy was to over-prepare, to practice math so much that I was relaxed when I took tests. I hope this is a helpful strategy for your learner.
You will notice a new resource on the right side under favorites, UA Archives. Your student and you will likely find some interesting stories and photos here about our wonderful community.
Refer to last week's newsletter to learn about RAZ-Kids. I've challenged students to read throughout the week and I've offered an incentive for the student who reads the most each week. This is a great summer reading resource as well and the tests ensure students are comprehending their reading. Please let me know if your student is struggling with their level and I can adjust it.
I hope to see you at KidsFest tonight. I may be a bit chilly, but otherwise wonderful weather:)
Ukulele Practice Schedule
April 30 - Ukulele Orchestra.
May 1 - Senior Ukulele Orchestra.
May 7 - Ukulele Orchestra.
May 7 - Senior Ukulele Orchestra.
May 14 - Ukulele Orchestra.
May 15 - Senior Ukulele Orchestra.
May 21 - Ukulele Orchestra.
May 22 - Senior Ukulele Orchestra.
May 29 - Ukulele Orchestra.
May 30 - Senior Ukulele Orchestra.
May 31 - Ukulele Orchestra Performance at 7pm in the Multipurpose Room at Windermere (more information to come). This will be our final ukulele date for 3rd and seniors.
Important Dates & Reminders
April 27 - PTO - Thank you for yet another wonderful KidsFest!
April 30 - Ohio Reading Achievement Retakes (This is only for students who did not pass in fall.)
May 1 - Ohio Mathematics Achievement Assessment (I will provide a morning snack before students begin the test. Students will start promptly at 8:30. Please make sure they are at school on time. Thank you!)
May 9 - Early Release at 1:15 for teacher math professional development
May 12 - Windermere Wish Run (see separate email for more information)
May 28 - No School, Memorial Day observed
June 4 - Field Days, send your student with a water bottle and sunscreen already applied.
June 5 - Field Days rain date
June 7 - Last day for students
June 8 - Summer begins for students
