Snow, Snow, and More Snow

Dear Parents,

Well, we had quite a week last week!  No school, late starts, with COLD temperatures!  Hopefully this week will be a little more normal, with the exception of a planned early out on Wednesday for a teacher in service.

Next week, Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled.  A letter was sent home on Tuesday with the instructions for signing up for conferences.  As of now, I only have 8 parents that have signed up for conferences.  IF YOU HAVE NOT SIGNED UP FOR CONFERENCES, PLEASE DO SO.  If you need another copy of the instructions, please let me know so I can give you a copy.  If you have questions concerning conferences, please contact Linda at the office, or me.  Please, please sign up as soon as possible.  Also, keep in mind that your child is to come with you to conferences as he or she will lead the conference.  Thank you!

February reading calendars were set home on Friday.  The goal for this month is 400 minutes.  If your child completed the January calendar, please have him or her turn it in as soon as possible.  I would like to give him or her a well deserved pizza certificate.  Thanks a bunch!

Your child will be taking the unit 4 test on multiplication this week.  As soon as the tests are corrected, your child will bring home the test so you can see the results.  I do suggest having your child practice the multiplication facts at home.  My suggestion is to make flashcards (unless you have some already) and practice the flashcards in different families.  For example, practice all of the "1" cards (1 X 0, 1 X 1, 1 X 2, 1 X 3, etc), but make sure that the cards are mixed up and in different orders.  Once your child has mastered a fact family, move on to a different fact family.  Your child is expected to have all the facts mastered this year.  If you have any questions, feel free to let me know.

Lastly, there is a 3-hour early dismissal on Wednesday, February 6th, due to a teacher in service.  Students will be dismissed at 12:25 PM so please plan accordingly.  Thanks!

Have a great week!

Sincerely,
Mrs. McCarville