Highlight of the
Week
Wonderful Writers
Our students’ writing continues to amaze me! The Lucy Calkin’s writing program that we are
implementing is challenging students to develop themselves as writers. As you recall, students across grades K-5 are
currently working on informational writing, or writing about nonfiction
topics. This week first graders were
writing chapter books on topics that they have expertise on. They were elaborating on their ideas by
writing additional details, or drafting twin sentences. Our second graders were writing like
scientists. This week Mrs. Wilson’s
class created different roller coasters and students recorded their results and
drew conclusions based on how far the marble rolled (see pictures below). In third grade students are studying how
paragraphing can help their reader understand their nonfiction topic. We are all impressed with students’ writing
abilities and look forward to sharing their work with you at conferences.
TCAP Testing
Our third through fifth grade students
begin the state testing next week. The Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) will measure students’ achievement and growth in the area of
reading, writing and math. Please make
sure your child has a good breakfast and a good night sleep. We ask that you see the schedule below and
schedule outside appointments around these times.
March 4, 5, 6, 11
& 12 - 3rd Grade Writing & Math
March 4,
5, 6, 11 & 12- 4th & 5th Grade
Reading, Writing & Math
Mark Your Calendar
March 13th – Parent
Teacher Conferences
March 13th -20th – Book Fair
March 18th – Parent
Teacher Conferences
March 21st –
No School
March 24-April 4th – No
School - Spring Break
Reminders
· Click here to sign up for your parent teacher conference on
either March 13th or
March 18th. We
look forward to talking about your child’s progress at this time!
· If you haven’t ordered your
yearbook, it is available to purchase online until March 15. Click here to
order today. Yearbook pictures can be sent to GREphotos@gmail.com or
put onto a CD and left in the PTO mailbox located in the office.