BOOK SHARE ALERT The third of four book shares is due very soon! Book share projects are due Monday, April 4th. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to explore a new genre and really challenge themselves. Projects should be rehearsed and display their understanding of the book. Have fun with your reports! NEEDED ITEMS: Upcoming events 04/01/16 Scholastic book orders due (use code LJGZC) 04/04/16- Book share project due in school 04/11/16- Spring Picture Day 04/14/16- Emeriken Idol Last day of the third quarter! House of Delegates Presentation (12PM) 04/15/16- Teacher Work Day 04/20/16- Waterford Field Trip 04/27/16- Volunteer Breakfast Report Cards go home Used Book sale! 04/28/16- Mount Vernon/Gunston Hall Field Trip (extended day) Follow Miss Hamilton on Twitter for photos and updates about what we are doing in the classroom! @bhamiltonlcps We are STILL in desperate need of dryerase markers! We use them very frequently for math practice and in small groups. If you can, please send in a pack as soon as possible. It would be greatly appreciated. Also, now is a good time to check with your child to see how they are on their personal supplies such as glue and pencils. Thanks! AR POINTS!! Students need 56 points by April 8, 2016! Last day to get points is May 13th. Sign-Up Please! Notes from the teacher: The students are putting together something very special and would love to have you in to see their hard work. Mark your calendar for April 14th at noon. You won’t want to miss this. Invitations are coming and students must be in professional dress. DATE CHANGE: The Waterford field trip is now Wednesday April 20st, 2016. Permission slips are now overdue! Please return them as well as payment as soon as possible. Also, begin thinking about appropriate clothing for the late 1800’s era. Students must be in full costume the day of the Waterford trip. It’s an unforgettable experience. The Mount Vernon/Gunston Hall field trip has been rescheduled for April 28th, 2016. New permission slips are in today’s Thursday folder. No payment is needed but please sign the new permission slips and return then ASAP. In order to better communicate, I will utilize the anonymous texting program called Remind. Please sign up to receive these texts by texting the message @89d0f to the number 81010. Texts might include reminders about field trips, tests, assemblies, projects, school events, etc. You will not want to miss these! Happy Birthday to: Abby P. 04/08 What we are learning this week: Reading o Adventure unit- Writing o roles sheets due Mon. o Book Shares o DOL quiz every Monday (study) Research Word o Word sorts will last two weeks. The assessment will be 4/8/16! Math o o Decimals-so much fun! Ask me to read this number: 36,702.004 Science o Electricity and magnetism Social studies o o Miss Brittny Hamilton 540.751.2440 brittny.hamilton@lcps.org o Just Branching Out Project The Civil War