This has been one of our most exciting weeks ever!  Ms. Knoblock is teaching alone in the class and doing an excellent job.  The children seem to love and respect her.  We have been learning the song and choreography for our Cat in the Hat flash mob.  We will be "performing" 3 times throughout the day tomorrow.  It's very exciting.  Mrs. Bonacquist will also be wearing the cat costume and roaming through the school tomorrow.  We will be making really cute, beaded Cat in the Hat pins after reading a Dr. Seuss biography.

As I am sure you are aware, Richie Phillips from WGNA 101.7 FM radio station was in our classroom creating a song with your children.  It came out really good.  Please listen tomorrow at 8:20 to hear it live or go to http://wgna.com/ and search for Slingerlands.  Remember to "Like" us.  The class with the most likes will receive a $200 party from Hannaford.  Tell all your friends.

I will send a new book order tomorrow.  The students are begging.

Reading:  Fiction and Nonfiction retells, also Close reading.  I also finished individually
                 screening children to determine reading growth.  Great results!!

Math:  Measurement using objects, inches, and centimeters

Health:  Healthy Habits
              Computer Program:   www.mplsheart.org/kids

Writing:  How-to booklets

Next week, I will be screening children's priority words.  We will also be doing the timed fact tests for the report cards. We will be continuing measurement and healthy habits.  The homework packet for next week was sent home today.  Their spelling words will go home tomorrow. Thank you so much for all you kindness and support.