First Quarter Finished!

Where has time gone? Our first quarter is in the books and report cards will be coming home on Wednesday. Remember that in accordance to Oregon Law our reporting system has changed. Grades are based on proficiency at grade level standards. Students will have multiple opportunities to show proficiency at these standards. In reading students should be reading 120 correct words per minute to be proficient right now and that number will raise through the rest if the year. Please encourage your child to practice reading out loud every school night. 

This week we worked hard at multiplication. We have also been working on our stories for the Library writing contest. The highlight of the week was getting to attend the Young People's Concert at T.V.C.C. What a great time getting to listen to talented musicians! Thanks for all of the support at the box top bake sale; it was a huge success! 

Tuesday is college and career day as well as our non-referral party. We are looking forward to celebrating great behavior! Next week our schedule of "specials" changes so we now have library on Tuesdays, music on Thursdays, and P.E. on Fridays. 

If anyone would like to volunteer to speak to our class on college and career day, please contact me! This weeks secret word is proficiency. Thursday at 2:50 we will be having a small harvest party. Students may bring in a treat to share with the class. Please remember the schools policy on treats (call the front office if you have questions) and keep in mind that treats should not contain nuts.

Thanks for all that you do!