The Three Little Pigs (Reading and Writing Workshop): The folktale themes continue this week with the help of the Three Little Pigs. Oh, how we enjoyed reading a variety of versions of this famous tale! We love to read, and we especially love to read and compare different surprise endings to the same story. We again bridged this tale to our non-fictional reading of Pigs. We collected many facts once again and applied our knowledge to another new informational writing piece. The children are getting the hang of applying their knowledge to their writing, and they are truly finding it enjoyable. Their pink folder with all things “pigs” arrived home on Friday. Take a look and ask them about it!
Math: We culminated Unit #4 this week and took our final assessment. I am eager to take a look at these and hope to send them home with your child soon.
St. Patricks Day: We enjoyed many learning activities centered around this green holiday, which including math, reading, writing, and a scavenger hunt. Fun was had by everyone!
Mystery Readers: The class roared with excitement when the intercom into our classroom announced that “a couple of Mystery Readers” had arrived! They recognized right away that there was more than one. 
Both of Iskandar’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hindeleh, stopped by to visit us. Mrs. Hindeleh read a book in honor of the St. Patrick’s holiday titled, “There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Clover,” by Lucille Colando. The class quickly noticed that the text rhymed and they were pretty excited to chime in with the story. Mr. Hindeleh read a classic book by Pat Hutchins called, “The Doorbell Rang.” The story provided a perfect connection to math, and the class enjoyed trying to figure out how many cookies the characters would get, and especially enjoyed when Mr. Hindeleh would ring “the doorbell” each time the doorbell rang. 
Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Hindeleh for surprising us and for sharing how fun it is to connect with our reading!
Popcorn Words for the Week Were: “could,” “would,” “should”
Important Information and Reminders:
- PJ Reading Celebration: In honor of March is Reading Month, we will conclude our festivities with a pajama day filled with reading activities on Thursday, March 30.
- 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 snack for your child, as we take a moment to refuel each day in the afternoon. Thank you.
- Winter Clothing: It is still quite cold and windy on the playground. Please continue to dress your child with their warm outerwear. Thank you.
- Library: Resumes this week. Our class will visit on Tuesday. Please help your child remember to return their book.
- Spring Break Dates: No school Friday, March 31 through Friday, April 7. School will resume on Monday, April 10.
Happy Spring!!!
: ) Mrs. Estefan