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Spencer Loomis
Hawthorn Woods, IL
4/15/16
Name __________________
Ms. Vanderlinden’s Friday Note!
Dear Parents,
Please look over the papers your child has been bringing home throughout the week.
Sign and return this note on Monday. Through open communication, we can work together to
ensure a successful school year for all!
This Week’s Highlights
Reading – As we continue to explore poetry, the
children are noticing how poets choose their
words carefully to share their observation with
their readers. Students are creating pictures in
their minds, figuring out where a poet’s ideas &
inspiration come from, and connecting with the
feelings or experiences presented in poems in
order for them to better understand what they
are reading. We also used a variety of strategies
to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words in
poems – in order to improve our comprehension.
Writing – In our Nonfiction Writing Unit, the
children have entered the exciting stages of
editing, revising, and publishing! It is terrific to
watch the enthusiasm and sense of
accomplishment the children are demonstrating
as they put the finishing touches on their books.
Math – Students are extending their addition
strategies to three-digit numbers! Students are
using the count on strategy and place value (in
expanded form) to practice regrouping and
adding two-digit with three-digit numbers and
three-digit with three-digit numbers.
Social Studies – The children are learning about
landforms, bodies of water, maps, and seasons.
Study Habits – Your child is working on:
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paying attention in class
following directions consistently
talking at appropriate times
being a respectful listener
Upcoming Events
April 16th – District Science Fair at MSS from
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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April 19 – 21st – Spring Book Fair!!! 
April 21st – Happy Birthday Karina!!!
April 21st – Open House from 6:30 – 7:30 PM
April 29th – Variety Show
Announcements
The children love listening to stories;
especially from the people they love the most. If
you would like to be a Mystery Reader, please
send me an email or a note and we can set up a
time – thank you!
Looking forward to seeing you at Open House
on the 21st to show off your fabulous child!
In our upcoming science unit, the children will
be learning about plants and insects. If you would
like to donate bean seeds, clear plastic cups, soil,
celery, or food coloring, please email me for
more information – thank you very much! We are
also out of pencils for the class, so any donations
would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Have a wonderful, warm, and sunny weekend!
Behavior
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