The Dolphin Digest--March 16, 2015

      This week promises to be an exciting one in the Dolphin classroom! We have been decorating the room for St. Patrick's Day. We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the leprechaun traps tomorrow. We will set them Monday afternoon before we leave in hopes of trapping a "wee folk" before St. Patrick's Day! I am sure you'll hear whether or not we were successful.

     I hope your child is enjoying the many varied reading activities that the March reading calendar provides. Please make sure your child is doing the reading as there will be a prize at the end of the month for those who do.

     We are moving through Unit 6 in math. We have been working on learning our "doubles" facts and applying near-doubles strategies to solve math problems. This week, we will focus on "making 10" and "name collection" boxes. 

      On Friday, each Dolphin shared their collection with their writing partner and chose which item was the best and gave reasons why. This week, we will begin writing our first opinion piece based on their collection.

     Thanks for your support of your child!

Questions to Promote "School Talk"...

. What was your favorite story performed at the Music Hall?

. What is your favorite song in the musical?

. Who in the Dolphin class jumped rope with the Newmarket Hot Shots?

. Who was our Mystery Reader?

 UPCOMING EVENTS:

. Friday, March 27, is Pajama Day and Book Swap. Please have your child continue completing the reading calendar challenge.

. Thursday, April 2, Go Fish the musical is coming to the Sue Megan Stage at 6:30 PM. This year all the first grades will be coming together to perform this musical.

- Wednesday, April 8 & Wednesday, April 15 are Early Release Days for Parent Conferences.