Books and Beyond

Reminder - Thursday, May 4th, is the last day to turn in reading sheets for this year's Books and Beyond program!

Pictures from Tuesday's Historical Downtown Leominster Walking Tour

News for the week of May 1

Thank you for all of the t-shirt donations! We are still looking for a few more people to return their two white-shirts to school so that we can decorate them for two upcoming performances.

The last day to turn in a Books and Beyond Sheet is THIS THURSDAY, May 4! Please make sure you turn in your sheets as I want to have 100 percent of the students receive a gold medal in June.

This week in math we are learning how to use a ruler to measure centimeters, and we will also be learning about meters. Last week we learned about inches, feet, and yards.

In reading, students are researching information about one of America's symbols, and using the information to write a paragraph.

In writing, students are working again on their informative book about an animal.

Information is coming home today regarding asking relatives who have served in the military to be honored at our Memorial Day program. If you have a relative who has served and would like to attend, please fill out the information on the sheet and return it to school. The program is always a fantastic display of patriotism and is a great way that our school honors people who serve in any branches of the military.

Historical Downtown Walking Tour

Tomorrow, May 2nd, second graders are going on a walking tour of our downtown community. This will take place rain or shine. Please make sure your child is dressed in comfortable clothes and proper footwear. If you did not sign up for a school lunch, please remember to pack your child's paper bag lunch. Thank you!

FIELD TRIP POSTPONED

Due to the heavy amount of rain expected, Tuesday's field trip to downtown Leominster will be rescheduled for Tuesday, May 2. Chaperones have been contacted via e-mail. Students will have a regular day in school on Tuesday, 4/25 and will go on the field trip on May 2. We apologize for the inconvenience but a lot of rain is expected (more than originally though) and much of the trip is outside.

8 3/4 weeks left! So much to do!

Spring vacation is finally nearing an end, and the kids come back to school tomorrow. We have a ton of activities planned this Spring. In addition to MAP and DIBELS testing later this Spring, students will be spending a lot of time in math learning about measurement and geometry. In writing, students will be conducting a research project focusing on an animal of their choosing. Students will be taking notes and writing their own book all about this animal. I expect this project will take several weeks to complete, and I'm hoping for the books to be published before the Poetry Open Mic. This week we are touring Leominster, and will be learning about the ongoings of our government, and how it works. We are visiting the Historical Society, the fire department, the library, and city hall. We will be getting ready for two different shows this spring: the Memorial Day program and a show we will be performing about our country's different heritages for the younger grades. Students will need a total of two white t-shirts. If you are able to donate any extras, that would be greatly appreciated. Information about the needed t-shirts is coming home on Monday. Reminder: The last week to turn in a Books and Beyond sheet is the first week in May!!!

SPRING HAS SPRUNG!

Spring has FINALLY sprung! We have a LOT of activities planned for the next few months. The students will be very busy working on the following activities and lessons:

*Getting ready for the Poetry Open - Mic "Author Showcase" on June 1st
*Preparing for the Memorial Day Show on May 26th
*Field Trip - downtown Leominster walking tour - April 25th
*Field Trip - Southwick Zoo - May 19th

*Learning how to write a 5 paragraph essay
*Creating an "All About Animal" research book
*Learning about our heritage
*Life cycle of the Painted Lady Butterfly
*Biography Buddy in-class project

Reminder - The last day to turn in a sheet for Books and Beyond is May 4th. The ceremony is on June 9th - time forthcoming. Happy Spring!