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                                            May 3, 2013

Reading

Our reading theme this week was about jobs we could have when we grow up. We will also learn about words with the vowel sound spelled oo. We reviewed and learned a few more high frequency words.

Math

We are started a unit on 2-digit addition We will continue to do lots of hands on activities to reinforce this skill. We also do a story problem daily.

LBW Leadership Day

On Monday, May 6th we will be having a LBW Leadership Day celebration. The kids will be doing activities to celebrate leadership. The kids are asked to wear LBW clothing if they have it or black and/or gold.

Declam

Declam Day will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2013. The kids will recite a short poem for judges. They will be judged on how well they present the poem. Your child has a poem to start practicing. It is being sent home with the newsletter. Thanks for helping your child learn their poem.

Shoes

Many of the kids are learning how to tie their shoes—Thank you!! Please continue to help your child practice tying their shoes. A lot of teaching time can be used tying shoes. Thanks for your help!!!

Snack

Thank you to the families who have sent snack. The kids sure do need to have a little something extra to eat during the day. The cupboard is starting to get a little bare. If you haven’t sent a snack yet please do.

Book in a Bags

Please continue to have your child read the book in a bag book to you and send it back to school each day. The more books your child reads the better reader your child will become. The children can also earn prizes for every different classroom 10 books that are read.

Gym Day

Gym days are on Monday and Thursday please remember to wear gyms shoes on these days.

Dates to Remember

**May 6—Leadership Day**

**May 14—Declam Day

**May 17—Zoo Trip**

**May 22—Class Picnic**

**May 24—Last Day of School**

Contact Information

The newsletter will also be on the school website mitchell.k12.sd.us. You can contact me at 995-3090 or 928-3199 or by email at donna.ripp@k12.sd.us

 

 

 

 

 

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