May 7

Hello Parents!

Another week has flown by. Our field trip on Friday was a success! Thank you for those of you that volunteered. Were you as exhausted as I was?

I hope you all saw the Monday folders that came home today-they were packed with important information. One of the most important things in there was a math test that we took last week. It is a cumulative test of things we have learned this year. I will be giving a similar one next week. This test follows the exact criteria of the math section of their report card.  If you can take some time and go over problems they missed, or give them similar problems to practice on, that would be wonderful. We will be reviewing all this week in class as well, but I just can’t get to everyone one-on –on.  I did not grade the1 minute timed fast fact portion of the test. Some of them were confused on that part. Let me know if you have questions, or would like me to send home any practice materials. The internet is a wonderful resource full of websites for practicing math, or worksheets to print out.

A little highlight in our class right now is our writing. As a final project, I have given each student a small hardback book that they are choosing to use any way they like. They have been loving this project. I have been blown away by their creativity. We have quite the variety- Books about black holes, football, or hamsters, joke books, fairy tales, How-to books, etc. It has been a task to manage it all and keep everyone going, but they are so entertaining! I am excited for you to see the finished product.

We finally earned a class party today. We will be doing it on Thursday, May 10^th. They chose to have a  “camping” themed party. They are allowed to wear their pajamas, bring a blanket, and any treats to eat around the “campfire”. I will bring some treats as well.  

15 days left of school! Blows my mind! As much as I am ready for a break, it will be a sad day. I have loved this year. Thank you for having wonderful children. Talk to you soon!

Miss Jensen