Mrs. Bayard’s May
Classroom Newsletter
Things going on in the
classroom
Here we are; it’s May! Reading 3D testing begins this
week. I am eager to discover how much the students
have grown. We will also begin our research on
historical people.
Once we finish the fourth quarter math content we will
begin an overall math review in preparation for the
final benchmark testing which is May 24th and 25th.
Please continue to read with your children a minimum of
20 minutes each night. Also don’t forget to use
Mobymax and RAZ kids as these are both great
resources to reinforce skills and content being taught
in the classroom.
Math Essentials
2. G.1 I can identify and draw triangles, squares,
rectangles, trapezoids, pentagons, hexagons, and
cubes.
2. G.3 I can divide and describe circles and
rectangles into two, three, or four equal shares.
2. MD.1 I can choose the correct tool to measure
the length of objects; and measure the length of
objects using a ruler, yardstick, meter stick, and
measuring tape.
2. MD.7 I can tell and write time to the nearest 5
minutes using an analog clock; use am and pm; and
read a digital clock.
Thank you so much for the privilege of teaching your
child this year!
Leadership Day is Friday, May 13th!
If you have any concerns or questions, please e-mail me
at kimberly_bayard@iss.k12.nc.us (there is an
underscore between my first and last name).
We have been rehearsing songs and
dances to prepare for the
performance. The signup sheets have
been placed in the students blue
folders. Please sign up for a tour time
and come and check out the
performances and all the wonderful
things we have going on at Cloverleaf.
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ELA Essentials
Daily Schedule
Letterland, Daily 5, Reading Interventions, and
Guided Reading will all be taught in the morning
before lunch. I have allotted time for a snack and
bathroom break around 9:10. Please feel free to
send a snack with your child. If your child does not
have a snack I will gladly provide one. This would
typically be animal crackers, cheese crackers, Chex
mix, or pretzels. If you would like to donate a snacks
it would be greatly appreciated. After lunch we will
spend time with writing, science, math, and social
studies.
Enhancements 9:30-10:15
Lunch 11:25-11:55
Recess 1:05-1:35
Breakfast closes at 7:30 and instruction begins. If
you would like your child to eat breakfast, please
have him/her here at school by 7:15, so they can get
to class on time for their learning.
2. RI.8 I can describe the author’s main purpose of a
text.
2. RI.9 I can find similarities and differences within
two texts of the same topic.
2. RI.10 By the end of the year I can read and
understand a variety of informational texts on or
above my grade level on my own.
2. W.2 I can write a sentence to introduce and
informative/explanatory product.
2. W.5 I can correct and make changes to my writing
with the help of others.
2. W.6 I can use digital tools, (power point, word,
publisher, smartboard, websites, etc.) to create a
writing product by myself or in a group.
2. SL.5 I can create an audio recording of a story or
poem. I can use visual aids to help others understand
my story.
2. L.3 I can compare writing that is formal and
informal. I can compare speaking that is formal and
informal.
Reminders to Parents
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Please check your child’s
book bag for their blue
folders and planners.
Wednesday, May 4th
progress reports will be sent
home.
Friday, May 13th is
Leadership Day.
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Wednesday, May 18th is Field
Day.
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Monday, May 30th is Memorial
Day, no school.
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Wednesday, June 8th is Water
Day.
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Friday, June 10th is the last
day of school.