Week of May 21st

Mrs.Oparaji’s Team

May 21^st-25th

Pals Testing started last Monday and I am almost done=)

Third graders are taking the Sols starting this Thursday. If you know a 3^rd graders, please give them encouragement. Also, I am a back up tester. If a teacher is out, I may have to administer the test.

toparaji@iwcs.k12.va.us

Reading: SOLs:

 2.12-Write stories, letters, and simple explanation:

Argument & Opinion writing

Reading

Non-fiction & Fiction reading

2.9-read and demonstrate comprehension of nonfiction text

Some friends are not completing their reading assignment on a nightly basis It will be logged the same as last year, and the expectation is that students read 30 minutes. Also, please have them log in two steps and place your signature beside it. On a daily basis, we should have 4 steps. The time may be broken into intervals. PLEASE SIGN READING LOGS NIGHTLY

WE are working on our last research lab, JOBS

Math: Geometry: This week we are working on 3-d(solid shapes in math) and starting reviewing skills to create a board game

Science: plant life cycle, plant resources

Homework

Do your know your power goal?

If you are not up to date on ST MATH, you need to complete at least 30 minutes daily at home. Thank you

Monday: 2 steps st math

Tuesday: 2 steps; st math

Wednesday: 2 steps- st math

Thursday:  2 steps- st math

Friday: 2 steps daily; no school on Monday due to Memorial Day

Important Dates:…

·      May 22 – June 1 – SOL assessment days; abbreviated Resource schedule

·      From the PTA

·      Let the game begin!  Join us in our last fundraiser of the year, The MineCraft Challenge.  For every $5 donation, you will be entered into the grand prize drawing. One hundred percent of your donation is going directly to the school's needs. Please check your child's red folder for all the details, and watch for updates via Facebook or stop by the cafeteria to see our progress firsthand. Happy Crafting!

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·      May 25 – Flag-waving Friday – Encourage your students to dress in red, white, and blue

·      May 25 – Muffins for Moms (7:45 a.m. – 8:35 a.m.)

·      May 28 – No school: Memorial Day!

·      May 31 – Volunteer Appreciation Day

·      June 1 – Fancy-schmancy Friday – Encourage your students to wear their dressy best.

·      June 5 – Tacky Tourist Tuesday – Break out your silliest

·      June 12 – Field Day (no Resource classes)

·      June 13 & 14 – Early dismissal days & no Resource classes

·      June 14^th- Our class awards day/party

·      June 18 – Teachers’  last day!

Thanks so much for all of your help this year!!!! You are truly rock stars like my students.