News from Mrs. Drudy's Class
"We exist so children can excel."
The Week at a Glance
We will not be starting a new story or introducing new spelling words with the short week next week.
Midterms
In today's folder you'll find midterm progress reports. Please sign and return in the folder on Monday. I have reminded the students that, "As good as we are, we can always get better." The midterm will highlight those areas of focus for improvement before the end of the nine weeks on December 20. For some students, the loss of those bonus points in spelling has contributed to a drop on weekly test scores. For those particular kiddos, more at home practice will be necessary.
As always, if you have questions or concerns about your child's progress thus far, please do not hesitate to share them with me.
Cereal Box Book Reports
As you know, students have their first big project due on Monday. The cereal box book reports are due. Students know they are not to offer up excuses for why this is not done, as they've had since October 19 to read the book and prepare for this project. Failure to complete this assignment will result in a significant loss of points. They have been reminded that my expectation is, "No excuses, just success stories!"
Everyone's project is due on Monday. We will begin the commercials on November 27.
Iditarod Quilt Project
As you likely already know, the students are excited to be learning about the Iditarod, the 1,049-mile sled dog race across the wilderness of Alaska. I was a finalist for the Teacher on the Trail, a teacher from across the nation who is selected to report out to classrooms all across the globe about the race. This teacher actually travels the same trail as the dogs and mushers (sled dog "drivers")...only by bush plane. Even though I was not selected, being a finalist allowed me to actually be in Alaska for the week prior to the race and present teaching strategies to other teachers from across the U.S.
One of the activities that we, as teachers completed together was designing an Iditarod quilt that we send to all of the teachers' classrooms throughout the year. We are so excited to have the quilt for the rest of this month and December. You cannot believe all of the geography and math lessons we are completing with this quilt. Be sure to check out the photos below. Ask your child which will travel the greatest distance this year: The quilt or the dogs?
This real-life service learning project addresses the following standards:
- Locate Indiana and other Midwestern states on maps using simple grid systems.
- Identify the northern, southern, eastern and western hemispheres; cardinal and intermediate directions; and determine the direction and distance from one place to another
Upcoming Share Topics
Nov. 20-Nov. 22: No sharing due to Thanksgiving break
Nov. 27-Dec. 01: Cereal Box Book Report Commercials: Students will be presenting their commercial to the class following the requirements outlined in the information that was sent home in October.
Related Arts Schedule
Monday: Computer Lab
Tuesday: Music
Wednesday: Art
Thursday: P.E.
Friday: P.E. and Library
Remember, repeated failure to wear gym shoes to gym class could ultimately result in an after-school detention.
Thankfulness
With Thanksgiving upon us, I want to take the time to express to you just how thankful I am to have the privilege to teach your child. I am blessed to spend my every day doing what I love and believe what I am called to do. I am equally blessed to be working alongside supportive parents. As I say in every newsletter, thank you for sharing your child with me.
Coming Up:
November 20: Cereal Box Book Reports Due
November 23-24: No School Thanksgiving Break
December 7: All School Music Christmas Program (7:00 for grades 2 & 3)
Mapping It Out
A Close Up
Lily Learning
...and Landon Learning
Totally Taking It In Tyler
Tyler works on his pen pal letter to Charlie.
Perfect Attendance
About Us
Email: tammy.drudy@uc.k12.in.us
Website: http://www.uc.k12.in.us/liberty-elementary/liberty-elementary/
Location: 501 Eaton St, Liberty, IN, United States
Phone: 765-458-5521