Noticias de la Semana
May 9 - 13, 2016
Academic Update
Literacy: The persuasive letters are going well! Using their topic of choice, the kiddos need to brainstorm strong, detailed arguments that benefit both parties. From what I've observed, whomever receives these letters may have a tough time saying, "no." ;-) We'll also be discussing the format of a letter and what things need to be included in a letter.
Intercambios: It is the last rotation of the year! I'm excited to have a couple more weeks with the students after they finish the current topic with Sr. MartÃnez. Hoping to pull out my old social studies unit on MN. A lot of fun stuff there!
Spelling: Due to the Festival Cultural preparations, we are forgoing a spelling list for the next week or two.
Week at a Glance
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday: library checkout
Friday:
Dates to Remember
Monday, May 30th - No school (Memorial Day)
Friday, June 3rd - Target Field! (field trip - permission slips to be sent out very soon!)
Website of the Week
(matching game - match the decimals to the coin number sentence)
http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/WebLessons/GrandpasGame/default.htm
(interactive story about visiting grandpa and a game played where the child can keep all the money from grandpa's pocket if it's counted correctly)
http://www.primarygames.com/Spending%20Spree/start.htm
(fairly simple, but good practice counting the correct amount in coins)
http://www.math-play.com/Adding-Money/money-game.html
(adding money game - great word problem practice)
http://www.math-play.com/Subtracting-Money/subtracting-money.html
(subtracting money game - another with good word problem practice)
https://www.studyladder.com/games/activity/changing-tenths-and-hundredths-to-decimals-4243
(a great worksheet/explanation for how to change fractions into decimals - exactly what we'll be doing in class!)
Festival Cultural Information
Please have your child arrive ready at East Ridge by 5:00. The performance starts at 5:30. Our Festival Cultural committee has also asked us to inform you to please only invite immediate family so that we can accommodate seating for everyone.
Festival Costumes!!
Students will be wearing black pants (sweatpants/legging, etc) and a solid, brightly colored t-shirt of their choice (minus black, white, grey, and brown). Shoes should be comfortable enough to dance in. I recommend tennis shoes or sport sandals. We'll also be wearing sunglasses. Because the song is about freedom of expression/not being afraid to show who you are.........enter in the funky hairstyles!
I will be purchasing washable hair chalk/hairspray and hairbands to create fun/funky hairstyles. Before the kiddos leave school next Friday, they will have their hair ready to go for the performance! If you would rather your child not have washable hair chalk/hairspray in their hair, please let me know as I want to respect your wishes!
I have one mom coming in shortly after 3:00 on Friday, May 20th to help with the styling. If any other moms or dads are available and willing to be a hairstylist.......I would love your help!
The only thing I'm asking parents to have ready is a solid color t-shirt, black pants, and a pair of "dancing shoes." I will take care of the rest! Any questions? Please ask!
Monday smile :-)
Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion
Email: mkochman@sowashco.org
Website: nfsi.sowashco.org
Location: 7830 80th Street South, Cottage Grove, MN, United States
Phone: 651-425-3867
Twitter: @NFSIat833