The Three Bears: We have enjoyed tying our reading and writing workshop units together this month with a common theme. It has truly been fun and motivating for the children. This week, we read many versions of Goldilock’s and the Three Bears. The class enjoyed seeing the similarities and differences in each edition. I have been so impressed by their ability to apply our Shape-Go retelling map to the story! We read a collection of non-fictional books about bears and located many interesting facts. We bridged this information to help us write our information writings “All About Bears.” The writings by the children have been SO impressive! I cannot wait for next weeks theme so we can do it again!
Math:
We revisited our knowledge and recall of shapes. We looked at and compared 2-D versus 3-D shapes, such as triangle with the pyramid and cone, circle with the sphere, square with the cube, and rectangle with the cylinder. We went on a hunt throughout our classroom and were amazed by the many objects from our everyday lives that resembled our 3-D shapes (like a soup can, ball, ice cream cone, party hat, etc.). This will be the completion of Unit #4 and we anticipate our assessment test later in the week.
Mystery Reader: This week, Mrs. VandeGuchte made her daughter’s day when she came to visit as our Mystery Reader! You could see the Faith’s eyes open – it was priceless! 
Mrs. VandeGuchte shared with us the story, “Curious George Takes a Job,” by Margret and H.A. Rey. The class enjoyed it very much and chuckled often! Thank you, Mrs. VandeGuchte for sharing a story with us!
Super Stars for the Week Were: Toby, Taleah, Luke, and Lilah!
They shared with us some wonderful books that you really should check out! They were, “No Dragons For Tea: Fire Safety for Kids (and Dragons),” by Jean E. Pendziwol, “Apples, Apples, Apples,” by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace, Disney’s “Zootopia: Big Trouble in Little Rodentia,” by Victoria Saxton, and “Peanut Butter & Cupcake!” by Terry Border. Thank you, Super Stars!!
Popcorn Words for the Week Were: “there, “where,” “were”
Important Information and Reminders:
- Daylight Savings Time: Remember to turn your clocks forward this weekend.
- School-wide PJ Day: Monday, March 14!
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- Library: Will resume this week. Our class will visit on Wednesday. Please help your child remember to return their book.
- From the Art Room: Please contact Mrs. Persch if you are interested in viewing your child’s artwork.
- Take Home Books: Please help your child to remember to return their book baggie EACH Monday, Wednesday and Friday so that they are consistent with their read aloud practice and are able to check out a new book each time to build their reading experiences. Don’t forget to sign the parent sheet and include comments or observations you feel may be helpful.
- Backpack Snack: Please remember to send a daily healthy nut-free snack for your child, as we take a moment to refuel each day in the afternoon. Thank you.
- Winter Clothing: THANK YOU for sending your child with all gear! As the snow melts, we find the playground to be wet and sloshy. Your child’s winter gear helps to keep them dry in these changing conditions. Thank you!
- Spring Break Dates: No school Friday, April 1 through Friday, April 8. School will resume on Monday, April 11.
Have a wonderful weekend!
: ) Mrs. Estefan