Happy Hump Day!!!

Wowzers!!  The days are flying by.  Just a quick little update on a couple of things.  First of all, these kids are amazing and really working hard and doing their best.  I look forward to seeing all of you at the Open House on September 15th.  I will explain our classroom routines & happenings at that time.
Thank you to all of you for returning all the information packets in a timely manner.  This really helps out Christy in the office.
We have been working hard in our new math series called "Go Math".  It is making us think during the application part and also we are doing more writing in math to explain our thinking/strategies.  This is a stretch for all, but it is going to be a great thing.
Montana History is one of the favorite things I think right now in the classroom.  The kids are learning a lot of basic, but new things about our state.  Ask them to tell you 3 of the state symbols as well as MT's birthday, the year we became a state, and the # of state we are in the union.  If they can tell you the answers to all these write "Montana" in the planner.
Read Aloud-we started the book called "Journey of Fallen Rock".  Ask your child to tell you about it and what the 2 boys in the story have to do and why they are going to do it.  Also, discuss with them which challenge they think will be the most difficult.
We just finished taking our SRI Reading test on computers today and our Beginning of the year placement for Lead 21 so we will be ready to start on Tuesday.
Remember to be studying spelling words for Unit 1 as the test is on Friday.  Remember they are listed here on the side of the blog as well.
Honor Choir sheets-if your child wants to try out for Honor Choir they need to fill out the PURPLE forms and return them to school by Friday, September 11th.
PTA News:  Coupon Books Fundraiser-the deadline for taking orders is September 14th. Remember you will either have to return or purchase the book you received.
Thank you and if any questions, please email me.
Have a great night.