Thursday, March 19, 2009

Last Chance for Math Whizz this Year!!!

I know some families have shown an interest in ordering Math Whizz for one year through our school. Subscription requests and $35 are due in the office by April 3. See the last blog entry for what to include on your subscription requests.


I'm still hoping to be back on April 13. It was wonderful seeing some of the students and family members during conference time. I'm anxious to see the rest of you when I return.
Students, thank you so much for the wonderful cards!! They brought a smile to my face! I miss you!!

I hope you all enjoy some family time during spring vacation!

Friday, March 06, 2009

April 9, 2009

This is the last opportunity this year to sign up for Math Whizz. The success rate of our students who have put regular time into Math Whizz is fantastic. I can’t recommend it enough! If you are able to sign your child up for it, this is all you need to do:

Student Information

First Name: ______________________
Last Name:_______________________

Student’s Age:____________________
Student’s Grade:__________________

Classroom Teacher:________________

Total Cost is $35.00 per year

Check (number_________)
Cash (Verified at Office)
Have your child take this form with the money to the office.

My surgery has been scheduled for this week. I’m hoping to be back on April 13. My surgeon has written a letter giving me permission to be at conferences if I sit….so, soon you will be hearing from the office (probably through a note) about our conference schedule.

Our goal this year at Forest Ridge is to improve students’ writing. During the week, I’d like to encourage you and your child to write together. Here are the topics for the next few weeks.

Week 2 in March: Write a convincing letter to your parents explaining why it’s a good idea for you to get an allowance, or an increase in allowance, stay up later, get a pet, or anything else you’ve been dreaming about.

Week 3 in March: The topic is: “What I’d Like to Do for Spring Vacation”. It can be a nonfiction or fiction piece.

Week 1 in April: Topic: “What I Did Do Over Spring Vacation”. Make a 4-square with an introduction, and 1-3 things you did over vacation. Be sure you give at least 3 details about each activity you did.

Week 2 in April: Topic: “The Best and the Worst Thing that Happened While Mrs. Ryan Was Away”. Write an introduction, a topic sentence for “the best” and at least 3 detail sentences with a transitional sentence to the next paragraph. Then write another topic sentence for “the worst” with 3 detail sentences to support your thoughts. Last, write a conclusion. I can’t wait to read this one!

Writing together encourages your child to see you having fun with writing, and allows you an opportunity to spend time with your child while he/she learns. Please have your child bring it in by Friday.

Reading logs are due on Thursday.

Wednesday, March 04, 2009