Updates February 5th-9th

Happy February!  It may be a short month, but it is full month.  Here's the scoop 🍦on what is happening currently....

📐Math:  We are having so much fun with our measurement unit.  This week we will be learning how to measure with centimeter cubes, making sure to measure from endpoint to endpoint with no gaps and no overlaps.  We will also compare the length of objects to solve for the difference in word problems!  

📕ELA:  This week's Hartcourt story is Me on the Map.  We will use this as an introduction to different types of maps, and to begin a unit of study on maps next week.  We will also continue to read our chapter book, "My Father's Dragon"  focusing on vocabulary and other reading skills.

💡Science:  We will be finishing our balance portion of our science unit this week with a very cool experiment that will allow the students to use what they have learned about counterweights and stable position.  On Friday we will assess what we have learned so next week we can move onto motion!

🗺Social Studies:  Ms. Reger will continue her American Symbols unit this week, focusing on The Statue of Liberty.  The students will learn about her creation to her reassembly in the United States.  Good stuff!

Extra Scoop of Marshall School Information🍧:

Box Tops are due soon!  Please turn box tops in ASAP.  Marshall always earns a nice little chunk of change that goes towards our students due to box tops!  

Please remember if you have not done your taxes that you can still make your tax credit donations to Marshall School.   This is a dollar for dollar credit, and every dollar goes directly to each and every student here at Marshall.  We pay for everything from fieldtrips to our magnet programs, including our twice weekly Suzuki violin program.  For more information, or to make your take credit donation visit our Marshall School blog either through our Marshall School site or through the link http://www.marshallmagnetschool.com/.

Valentines Day is next Wednesday, February 14th!  We will be exchanging valentines.  I will be sending home a class list this week so if your child wishes to write names on their valentines they may.  Honestly though, it is so much easier on you if you just have them write just their names on their valentines.  Miss Teller and I will help them pass out their valentines in the morning.  Our celebration will take place at the end of the day.   If your child chooses to bring in valentines they must bring in one for everyone in the class!  If they would like to bring in a healthy treat to share they may (no sign up, we'll take what we get).  Please, no junk...they will get plenty in their Valentine holders (I already have purchased the candy conversation hearts for a graphing activity).  We already have punch and cups, but if anyone wishes to bring in napkins and/or plates that would be helpful.  Just jot me a quick note in the agenda letting me know.  As always, your help is appreciated!

Save the Dates🍒:  

·      Wednesday, February 7^th- PTO at a NEW TIME 4:30!

·      February 12^th-16^th- Random Acts of Kindness Week

·      Monday, February 19^th- No School

Thank You! -Ms. Shaw