Back to School Night is Friday, August 16th, from 5:30 – 7:30!
I am excited to share information about our school policies, classroom disclosure and procedures. I will begin each information session on the half hour and you are welcome to attend at any of the following times.

5:30
6:00
6:30
7:00
If the door has been closed, the session has begun and I ask that you join us  at the next session, so you do not miss any important information.  
**You can pay your $20.00 donation to the front office during this time!**

  Thank you!
Mrs. Snitker

We are officially done with RISE! Thank you for those who tried their personal best! I have enjoyed this year so much. Thank you for allowing me to teach your kiddos.  They are amazing children who have grown so much, and I have loved watching every moment of it!  I will continue to cheer them on as they go into fourth grade. They are all going to do great things!!!!

This Weeks Happenings
No school Monday!!
Free dress down for the rest of the year and Early out @ 1:30 everyday!
Field Day is Wednesday the 29th * Please see info below*
Thursday – Yearbook Day & Last day of school 

Filed Day – Wednesday

• Students need to be dropped off at Stonefield Park between 8:00-8:30
• address: 4529 S 4700 W, West Haven
• It is dress down, students may wear their swimsuits under their clothes if they like.
• Bring a towel, shoes easy to walk in, and something to carry their things
• Students should wear sunscreen and a hat
• Students will be given a water bottle, pizza, and SHAVED ICE (not sub zero).
• We will be walking back to the school after lunch

Let me start off by saying that the kids did a wonderful job on their play performance!! They worked so hard, and I couldn’t be more proud of them.  Thank you parents for helping them with their costumes and anything else you may have done to help. I greatly appreciate it!!

This week we will be RISE testing for math. Please make sure students are here on time, with food in their belly. We test Monday at 9:30 and again first thing Thursday morning at 8:45! 

This Week’s Happenings
Monday – RISE testing – Math 9:30-10:15
Thursday – RISE testing – Math 8:45-9:30

Upcoming Dates
May 27 – Memorial Day – No school
May 29- Field Day @ the PARK!
May 30- Last Day of school – Yearbook Day

Field Day Wed., May 29
Please look at the post from two weeks ago regarding details. There is one minor change, and that is we will NOT be having ice cream, we will be having Hokulia shaved ice instead. I need all permission slips signed and returned this week in order to take part in the 3rd grade field day extravaganza. Thanks!!

Math in class
We will be wrapping up graphs and line plots this week by taking a test on Monday.  

Homework: 
MATH: Make sure that your child is doing Reflex for math and getting the green light AT LEAST 3 times during the week.  ***Even though our Multiplication Madness is over, please continue to review facts to maintain the fluency that has been developed***  If students do not complete Reflex at home they will complete it during recess time. 
READING: Please read 20 minutes every night and keep track of your minutes on our reading log. 

We finished all our DIBELS testing last week, and the kids did amazing!! Most of the kids finished their first session of the Language Arts RISE test. We will have a make-up day sometime this week to finish the second session, so please make sure your child is here everyday!

Class Play
Costumes for our play are due this Tuesday!! Dress rehearsal will be Wednesday, May 15 @ 9:00am. We will be performing the play for the school on Thursday, May 16 @ 2:00. Parents are invited to either performance. The play is about 45 minutes long. Please let me know if you have any questions. The kids are so excited to perform for you!!!

This Week’s Happenings
Tuesday – Costumes are due
Wednesday- Dress Rehearsal 9:00
Thursday-Play performance 2:00

Upcoming Dates
May 20 – RISE testing – Math 9:30-10:15
May 23 – RISE testing – Math 8:45-9:30 
May 29- Field Day @ the park. Please turn your permission slips in.***

Math in class
We will be learning about graphs and line plots. This is the last week that we will be doubling up on lessons before testing begins.  Please watch for the family letter to come home and talk to your child about it. We have been moving so quickly and I know talking about it at home really helps the kids understand it a little better. 

Homework: 
MATH: Make sure that your child is doing Reflex for math and getting the green light AT LEAST 3 times during the week.  ***Even though our Multiplication Madness is over, please continue to review facts to maintain the fluency that has been developed***  If students do not complete Reflex at home they will complete it during recess time. 
READING: Please read 20 minutes every night and keep track of your minutes on our reading log. 

I sent home a paper copy of this field day permission slip to all the students.  Please read all the details, sign it and return it to school ASAP.  Thanks so much!
Field Day 2019

Announcements: 

• Dibels – Everyone has done so well! I will wrap up the few I haven’t read with by the end of this week. 
• It’s time for RISE testing!! Please make sure your child is here during our testing times. Also, make sure your child has a nice healthy breakfast and plenty of rest. Testing takes a lot out of them!
•  A few students have asked for the play music to practice. I’ve attached the songs here. Please have them listen with headphones so that the play will still be a surprise when we perform! Thanks!

This Week’s Happenings
Tuesday – Last Library Day.  RISE testing – 12:40-1:25
Thursday-RISE testing – 1:25-2:10
Friday – School Carnival 5-8pm

Upcoming Dates
May 14 – Costumes are due
May 15 – Dress Rehearsal 9:00, Parents invited
May 16 – Play Performance – 2:00, Parents invited
May 20 – RISE testing – Math 9:30-10:15
May 23 – RISE testing – Math 8:45-9:30 

Math in class
We will be learning about properties of shapes and quadrilaterals this week.  Please watch for the family letter to come home! 

Homework: 
MATH: Make sure that your child is doing Reflex for math and getting the green light AT LEAST 3 times during the week.  ***Even though our Multiplication Madness is over, please continue to review facts to maintain the fluency that has been developed***  If students do not complete Reflex at home they will complete it during recess time. 
READING: Please read 20 minutes every night and keep track of your minutes on our reading log. 

Do you have your 30 hours of volunteer time? Volunteering for our school carnival is a great way to get some of these hours. The carnival is May 10, and our parent organization would love some time slots filled. Please click on the signup link to help out. It would be greatly appreciated!!
Carnival signup

Announcements: 
Friday we will be having an assembly to kick off year end testing.  During these testing weeks we would like to give out some treats. Please click on the link below to sign the permission slip for your child to have these items. 
Link

**Class Play**
Our dress rehearsal will be on Wed., May 15 @ 9:00am. Parents are welcome to come to this performance or to the one on May 16 @ 2pm.  I am asking students to bring their costumes on Tuesday, May 14. 

This week’s happenings
Monday – BOGO Book fair begins. 
Tuesday – Reading logs & library books are due!!
Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30-10:15 Dibels Testing

• Please make sure your child has had a good nights rest and has eaten breakfast. 
• Reading aloud to a parent or sibling each day would be a great way to prepare for this! We have been working so hard on this all year, let’s make one final push!

Upcoming Dates
May 7 – RISE testing – Reading 12:40-1:25
May 9 – RISE testing – Reading 1:25-2:10
May 10 – School Carnival 
May 15 – Dress Rehearsal 9:00
May 16 – Play Performance – 2:00
May 20 – RISE testing – Math 9:30-10:15
May 23 – RISE testing – Math 8:45-9:30 

Math in class
We will be learning about perimeter this week.  Please watch for the family letter to come home! 

Homework: 
MATH: Make sure that your child is doing Reflex for math and getting the green light AT LEAST 3 times during the week.  ***Even though our Multiplication Madness is over, please continue to review facts to maintain the fluency that has been developed***  If students do not complete Reflex at home they will complete it during recess time. 
READING: Please read 20 minutes every night and keep track of your minutes on our reading log. Reading logs are due Tuesday, April 30. 

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter weekend!! I can’t believe it’s almost May. This year is moving too fast, and we have so much left to do!

Announcements: 

• We will be doing our end of the year Dibels assessment on April 30th and May 2nd from 8:30-10:15.
• Please make sure your child has had a good nights rest and has eaten breakfast. 
• Reading aloud to a parent or sibling each day would be a great way to prepare for this! We have been working so hard on this all year, let’s make one final push!

Class Play: 
Practice for the play is in full swing. As we run through the play the kids are getting an idea of what their character is like and what they want their costume to look like. Our play is “Cinderella, A Modern Day Makeover”. Costumes are to be provided from home.  Please don’t think you have to do anything elaborate. Keep it simple!  We will be having a dress rehearsal on Wed., 5/15.  Parents are welcome to come to this performance, as well as the one for the school on the 16th.  The time on the 15th is yet to be determined.  

This Week’s Happenings
Tuesday – Library *Remember your books!
Friday – Arts Festival 5-8pm
          *Food trucks, art contest, chalk art contest, student art showcase, tie dye. 
          *Students can sign up here for the Student Art Showcase!

Upcoming Dates
April 30 & May 2 – Dibels Testing 8:30-10:15
May 7 – RISE testing – Reading 12:40-1:25
May 9 – RISE testing – Reading 1:25-2:10
May 10 – School Carnival 
May 15 – Dress Rehearsal 
May 16 – Play Performance – 2:00
May 20 – RISE testing – Math 9:30-10:15
May 23 – RISE testing – Math 8:45-9:30 

Math in class
Math is going quick! We will be testing Monday on multiplying to find area and then starting lesson 29, which is also about area.  Please watch for the family letter to come home! 

Homework: 
MATH: Make sure that your child is doing Reflex for math and getting the green light AT LEAST 3 times during the week.  ***Even though our Multiplication Madness is over, please continue to review facts to maintain the fluency that has been developed***  If students do not complete Reflex at home they will complete it during recess time. 
READING: Please read 20 minutes every night and keep track of your minutes on our reading log. Reading logs are due Tuesday, April 30.