Environmental Print Collections

As we head into Spring, we will be adding some new components to our reading program. One of these is to use environmental print to help us learn how to read.

Environmental print are words that you see in our environment. For example, street signs, magazine covers, band-aid boxes, coffee cups, etc. Occasionally I will be requesting some environmental print be sent into the classroom so we can use it to help us learn to read.

We will be using environmental print to help us with phonics work, sorting and also making books. I will post on here when we need a certain category of environmental print. Then I would like you to send it in within a week or two.

The first category of environmental print I am requesting is: BREAKFAST

While you are eating your breakfast in the morning please be on the look out for environmental print! Example could include cereal boxes, egg cartons, oatmeal bags, bread bags, syrup labels, doughnut boxes, fruit stickers, etc.

Please send these in when you find them. Perhaps collect them over the break and send them in a Ziploc bag!

Thanks for your help with this activity!

Report Cards

Look for report cards coming home today. Just a note about the comments on the cards. Comments are only given for 2s or below. They only allow us something like 39 characters to say what we need to so if they come across bluntly, I apologize. They are all written with love and kindness in mind. :)

There are not conferences with this round of report cards but if you are not understanding something or have any questions feel free to contact me!

Thanks for another great trimester!

News

Summer school registration is now open for elementary school students.

• Elementary Summer School is for current first through fifth graders who would like to get a jump-start on next year’s learning. The program also provides remedial assistance over the summer. Classes are held on weekdays from July 5 to July 29, 9AM to 12 PM, at Clark Elementary School. Tuition is $375 and applications are available in your school office or on the District website.


• Summer Computer Camp is for current fourth and fifth graders. Students will learn how to use a camera, how to film correctly, and how to transfer video into the computer. They will learn the fundamentals of video production and editing and how to use still pictures and video to make a movie. Their final project will be to produce a DVD. Summer Computer Camp runs weekdays from July 11 to July 22, 9:30 to 11:30, at Clark Elementary School. Tuition for this two-week program is $225 and applications are available in your school office or on the District website.


Grand Ridge Nights at Red Robin

The Issaquah Red Robin is helping our 5th grade raise money to cut the cost of Camp Colman! Join us Monday, March 28th and 20% of your ticket will be donated to Grand Ridge. Contact Nancy Castonguay at tenkcast@yahoo.com if you have any questions. Thank you!

Lost and Found items to be donated March 31st
Have you been wondering where your child’s favorite coat, sweatshirt or hoodie could be? How about their lunch box or water bottle? You might want to check the ever-growing Lost & Found located at the bottom of the main stairwell. We have a wonderful team of volunteers who do their best to return labeled items, but you could really help by checking the L&F if you think your child has lost something. Also, please make sure all clothing and lunch boxes, etc. are clearly labeled. Unclaimed items will be donated to charity March 31st.

Grizzly Gear…last chance!!
Your snazzy Spring line of Grizzly Gear is now available!We are offering t shirts, pajama bottoms, embroidered fleece zip-ups and umbrellas. Please click over tohttp://www.grandridgeptsa.org/grizzgear.html for ordering information. Orders due March 28th! This will be your last chance to order gear this school year.

Early Dismissal

Please remember that today school ends at 11:18 for AM kinders! See you soon!

Scholastic Book Order

New Scholastic book order form is coming home. The deadline is April 1st. The class activation code is: GTRP8

Science Fair

Our class will be touring the science fair displays on Wednesday March 16th from 9:30-9:45. PM kids are welcome to join for the touring but parents must remain with them.
Thanks!

Did You Know...

...that it's Thomas Jefferson on the nickel and not George Washington? Well, I didn't and now neither do your kids. Ooops! Those darn wigs make them all look the same!

I'm here to humbly admit that I taught your kids that George Washington was on the nickel and not Thomas Jefferson. I only realized this today when I was reviewing my lesson.

Just another example of how I freely model mistakes for your children. Yes, you're welcome. I'm glad to do it. :)

I'll set the record straight next time I see them.