Locke's Letter
What's Happening in Room 313?
HOMEWORK
This week we will not have homework! Due to so many 4th graders being in the play, the team has decided to not send homework home. Children are still expected to read each night this week. Students do not need to turn in their reading log, just please hold them accountable for building reading stamina each night.
Dates to Remember
4-23-15: Raising Confident Children from 6-7:15PM at Claxton
4-24-15: Romeo and Harriet, 1st day! 7:00PM
4-25-15: Romeo and Harriet, 2nd day! 7:00PM
4-26-15: Romeo and Harriet, 3rd day! 2:30PM
5-1-15: Battle of Books competition at Jones Elementary
Olweus Bully Survey
Mr. Hannah has arranged for the 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students to take an online bully survey. Unless you complete the form sent home, students will take the survey in computer lab this week. If you do NOT want your child to take this survey about Claxton and bullying, please send this form back ASAP. The form was in student mailboxes on Monday, sorry for the short turn around with-- we were having a blast in Raleigh!
The Capitol
Touring The Capitol and learning about the branches of government!
The Bus
Having a blast on the bus, even if the TVs were wonky!
Gift Shops!!
Showing off our gift shop purchases. Did you know that everywhere we went had a gift shop?
Museum of Natural Science
Learning all about turtles!
The Capitol
Learning about this wonky statue in the lobby...Wait, George Washington was dressed like this WHY??
The Zoo
Can you spot the polar bear in this picture?
The Zoo
Learning about Alligators at the NC Zoo! Rowing our Gator Boat down the stream!
The Zoo
Having fun after eating some delicious ice cream!
Museum of Natural Science
Showing off shark teeth after doing some hands on exploration in the Museum of Natural Science! This was the coolest part! We can TOUCH the materials!
What Are We Learning This Week
Reading: Main Idea and Supporting details. Continuing to build stamina. Al Capone Does My Homework is our current read aloud.
Math: Diving into decimals! Hundredths and Tenths
Science: Student teacher lesson on Rocks and Minerals, moving into magnets.
Writing: Publishing
Event Information
Romeo and Harriet
Claxton presents to you, Romeo and Harriet! Mrs. Locke's class has many kids in the play, including, Henry Callahan as Romeo, Rylee Cenicola as Risotto, Graham Hunter as Nick Montegue, Taige Wood as Lord Capulet, Mary Ruth in the Globe Trotters Chorus and Maddy Rentz in the Star Crossers Chorus!!! Shows start at 7:00 PM on Friday and Saturday and 2:30PM on Sunday.
When?
Friday, Apr 24, 2015, 07:00 PM
Where?
Claxton Gymnatorium
Contacting Mrs. Locke
Please contact Mrs. Locke with any questions or concerns!
Email: kathleen.locke@asheville.k12.nc.us
Location: Claxton Elementary School of Arts and Humanities, Merrimon Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States
Phone: (828) 350-6524
Twitter: @CLXMrsLocke