This week has been truly amazing. We did so much work to get ready for our plays. Each cast practiced during literacy time. We also practiced in front of each other so we could use our full volume and expression! We painted our scenery, made props and costume pieces, and gave each other constructive feedback for how we could make our plays even better. We have a wonderful group of supportive, creative, and encouraging performers! I always love doing plays at this time of year because we really know how to work together as a cohesive group!
I want to thank all of you at home for helping your child practice lines, prepare costumes, or send clothes in for costumes. We couldn't have done it without you!!! Thanks also to all who came today to see our plays and for the last minute contributions to our cast party. I'll try to get some photos and videos up of our performers and performances if I can! For now....
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| The Stage is Set! |
Second grade mathematicians worked steadily on end of year assessments to show me what they know about adding, subtracting, place value, mental math, and solving various types of story problems. We also got to design some of our own math games to play at school and then take home to play over the summer!
We finalized our report drafts this week and will be typing them up on Monday with our buddies. Next week we'll all board the publication train! These finished pieces will come home to you before the school year is out!
Speaking of that, can you believe we have only 8 more school days this year? I am so thankful for this wonderful group of students, friends, and learners. I am also thankful for all of you. I really appreciate your help and understanding all year! I'm also happy to say that I won't have to miss any more Mondays and Tuesdays--I'll be here every day for the remainder of the year!
Next week we have 2 special events -- both are days outside in the sun and water. Please be sure that on Thursday and Friday your child comes to school with sneakers or secure sandals to wear, water shoes or shoes that would be okay for going in the Rill, bathing suits/water clothes, towels, sun screen, water bottles, and hats. On Thursday if your child also wants to bring a water toy or ball/frisbee to play with at the picnic area that's okay too! We will be walking down to the picnic area at 11:00 and then take a bus back up to school at 3:15/3:20 in order to be back at school for dismissal.
On Wednesday Ben, Matt, Leslie and I divvied up all the picnic items for our K-1-2 picnic spread for the field day next Friday. Please let us know if you can send in the item we assigned you. Also if you're chaperoning that day let us know if you can help transport food from Rumney to Wrightsville, help setup the picnic spread, or help clean up the picnic spread. Thanks for all the responses I've received already!!
During our last, short week of school we'll be doing a lot of cleaning and bringing home of school items. On those days sending an extra canvas bag or shopping bag could be helpful--I don't want any backpacks to break from being so full! I have also submitted the final Scholastic order. For those who ordered on time, that package is already en route to us. For the few who ordered late I have submitted the orders and hope they will reach us in time!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Dates to Remember:
Tuesday June 7th -- 4 Winds 2:45-3:20
Thursday June 9th -- 1/2 End of Year Fun Day at Shady Rill Picnic Area 11:00-3:15 (rain date Tuesday June 14th)
Friday June 10th -- All School Field Day at Wrightsville Reservoir (rain date Monday June 13th)
Friday June 10th -- Next Year's Class Lists Will Be Sent Home
Wednesday June 15th -- Step Up Day (moving up to meet their new teacher and gather with the new class for next year!)
Wednesday June 15th -- Final All School Meeting, 6th grade slideshow & t-shirt presentation
Wednesday June 15th -- The Last Day of School (1/2 Day) 12:30 dismissal
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