Lots happening this week … we worked together in groups so get off a deserted island in math (they had to use their knowledge of fractions), and I’m happy to say they all made it off the island! We also have begun to practice some Readers’ Theatre performances – which they were all very excited about. Ask them about what character they are playing! We have also continued to work on our Insect Reports. We are nearing the completion of them, which I think they will feel is a great success as they have worked very hard on them! I hope you all have a wonderful long weekend, see you on Monday!

May Dates:

Tuesday, April 30th – Bake Sale $1/ item – library fundraiser

Friday, May 3rd – Beauty and the Beast play (we will be watching the dress rehearsal)

Monday, May 6th – Superhero dress up day

Monday, May 13th – Music Machine  musical

Friday, May 17th – Pro-d Day

Monday, May 20th – Victoria Day, no school

Friday, May 24th – Willy Wonka Play

Monday, May 27th – Art Gala (intermediate)

Spelling:

We will only be doing 6 words this week, as the words are a little bit trickier. They tie in with our science unit right now.

List will be introduced on Monday, April 29th and tested on Friday, May 3rd.

1. science
2. conduction
3. convection
4. radiation
5. heat
6. transfer

Bible Memory:

Psalm 100:1-5

Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.

Reminders and Other Information:

• Respond and return Friday Letters
• Home Reading – be sure to be reading each night
• Thursday is Library day – just a reminder to return library books on that day so your child can take out new books
• Gym strip goes home on Fridays and needs to be returned on Mondays!
• Don’t forget to send water bottles
• Contact Information for me: trast@highroadacademy.com

We have had a full and busy week, with Grandparent’s Day and Jersey Day, and lots of hard work happening. It was so awesome to have all the Grandparents come and visit. The students were all so excited about singing, and then sharing all about our classroom. Thanks to all the Grandparents who came, and also for those who took another student under their wing when they had no grandparent around. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Dates to Remember:

Friday, April 26th – Pro-d Day

Tuesday, April 30th – Bake Sale (all items $1 – library fundraiser)

Spelling:

No spelling list this week due to short week.

Reminders and Other Information:

• Respond and return Friday Letters
• Home Reading – be sure to be reading each night
• Thursday is Library day – just a reminder to return library books on that day so your child can take out new books
• Gym strip goes home on Fridays and needs to be returned on Mondays!
• Don’t forget to send water bottles
• Contact Information for me: trast@highroadacademy.com

 

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It was a beautiful week … except for Thursday for our field trip! I am so thankful for the parents that came along and helped, despite the cold, rainy day. The zoo was a lot of fun, and because of the cooler weather, I think we also got to see a lot more of the animals! This week we also had our Missions Chapel. It was great to hear and watch a video about the trip to the Philippines after praying for the team, and partnering with them along the way. I hope you all enjoy the sunshine this weekend!

Dates to Remember:

Monday, April 15th – Parent Info Night (details below)

Tuesday, April 16th – Grandparents Day

Wednesday, April 17th – Jersey Day

Friday, April 26th – Pro-d Day

Tuesday, April 30th – Bake Sale ($1/item – Library fundraiser)

Spelling:

1. half
2. third
3. fourth
4. fifth
5. fraction
6. equal
7. whole
8. share
9. divide
10. split

Reminders and Other Information:

• Respond and return Friday Letters
• Home Reading – be sure to be reading each night
• Thursday is Library day – just a reminder to return library books on that day so your child can take out new books
• Gym strip goes home on Fridays and needs to be returned on Mondays!
• Don’t forget to send water bottles
• Contact Information for me: trast@highroadacademy.com

A couple notes for our field trip to the Zoo coming up on Thursday.

We will be leaving the school at 9am!

If there are any parents that would like to carpool (as I have had a few of you mention that you would like to) can you send me an email (trast@highroadacademy.com) to let me know that you would be interested in that. And then maybe we can just say to collectively meet outside of my classroom at 8:50. The goal is to be there around 9:45am.

For all students, please remember to dress for the weather! We will be going rain or shine! Students also need to make sure that they have a lunch that is appropriate for eating outside at the playground. They also need to have a filled water bottle with them. Students will be responsible for their own backpacks.

Looking forward to it!

 

Sorry, I forgot to post at the end of last week … so here are some dates for you!

Dates to Remember:

Wednesday, April 10th – Pay to Wear Casual day ($5 minimum donation – Library fundraiser)

Thursday, April 11th – Zoo Field Trip

Tuesday, April 16th – Grandparents Day

Wednesday, April 17th – Jersey Day

Friday, April 26th – Pro-d Day

Tuesday, April 30th – Bake Sale ($1/item – Library fundraiser)

 

 

Just wanted to say Welcome Back! I hope you all had a wonderful Spring Break and Easter; that you were able to find time to rest and have some fun. We are jumping right back into things in class today, but it has been great to hear about some of the fun things that the students all did over the break!

One quick update for right now, students are once again allowed to bring all nuts in their lunches. We are no longer a Nut Free classroom. Thanks!

We made it! Happy Spring Break. I hope you all have a wonderful two weeks off! Just some dates to keep in mind for when we return.

April Dates: 

Tuesday, April 2nd – School Resumes

Wednesday, April 10th – Pay to Wear Casual (Library Fundraiser)

Thursday, April 11th – Zoo Field Trip

Tuesday, April 16th – Grandparent’s Day

Wednesday, April 17th – Jersey Day

Friday, April 26th – Pro-d Day, no school

Tuesday, April 30th – Bake Sale (Library fundraiser)

 

 

A Notes from Mrs. Shinness (music teacher) 

Happy Spring Break!  For your listening pleasure, here is the recording of the entire Music Machine musical that your child will be performing on May 13 at 6:30 pm.  First come, first served seats will be available so mark your calendars and turn up the music!  Included in this link is a file with all the lyrics if you want to sing along….

The Music Machine

 

We are getting so close to Spring Break … just one more week. The students are all ready for a break, but they have been working hard still. This week we had a new friend join us, and it has been so great to get to know him and to watch all the kids jump in to help him learn the routines and rules. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, get some rest for this last week before Spring Break!

Important Reminder ** we are now a NUT FREE classroom – students cannot have anything with any nuts … including sandwiches with nutella or peanut butter, granola bars, muffins, etc. Thank you!

Dates to Remember:

Wednesday, March 13th – Storybook Character Day

Friday, March 15th

• Early Dismissal – 11:35am
• Interims go home
• Spring Break starts!

Spelling:

No spelling list this week

Bible Memory:

1 John 4:7-14

Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves God has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit. And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Saviour of the world.

Reminders and Other Information:

• Permission Slips went home today for a field trip in the first couple weeks back after Spring Break – please sign and return field trip forms!
• Information about Little Hoopsters and Little Diggers also went home today!

 

• Respond and return Friday Letters
• Home Reading – be sure to be reading each night
• Thursday is Library day – just a reminder to return library books on that day so your child can take out new books
• Gym strip goes home on Fridays and needs to be returned on Mondays!
• Don’t forget to send water bottles
• Contact Information for me: trast@highroadacademy.com

I apologize that this is being sent out last minute, but tomorrow we have a new student starting and we will be a NUT FREE CLASSROOM from here on out. Please make sure you adjust your child’s snacks and lunches accordingly. This is effective right away. Thank you!