Hey Parents,

I hope you had a fantastic break.  I was so glad to see my class again today and hear about all of the fun things they did during their Christmas vacation.  We jumped right back into our studies today.  The kids seemed really excited about the second half of the year and I know it is going to be just as fun and enlightening as the first half.  

Today in math we reviewed what we had covered before we left for break.  I was very pleased with how much they remembered.  I was able to move through the review material and plan on discussing polygons on Wednesday.   Please ask your child if they have a protractor at school.  They will need one for the test next week.   

The students are exhibiting qualities of good readers.  I am encouraged by the discussions that take place during our reading time.  The Witch of Blackbird Pond is a fun and interesting read.  I encourage you to talk with your child about our book.  One of my goals as a teacher is to ensure that my students become lifelong readers.  One way to do this is to allow the students to share and discuss what they’ve read with you.  This week during our grammar study we are learning about articles, prefixes, and adjectives. 

*I need the students to bring in an example of a triangle for math on Thursday.   This does not have to be elaborate.  Any household object with a triangular shape will work.

Thanks,

TRENT