Testing

Hello,


It was a sloppy day out there.  Recess was a mess for many kids.  No boots means you have to stay on the pavement, but there wasn't much to be found.  Most kids said that they didn't think that we would be going outside.  Wrong assumption.


Students got new books in reading.  Each student chose a book on Friday.  I retrieved the copies over the weekend.  We have five groups of two and three groups of three.  That means I have eight different reading groups going at once.  I haven't even read four of the chosen books.  I have some reading to do ASAP.  Each group put together a reading plan.  I expect the books to be read before vacation.  Ask your child about their choice and their reading partner(s).


We made like early colonialists this morning and started sewing samplers.  Your child will be sewing their own socks by the time I'm done learnin' em.  I was impressed with the progress.  Ask your child about their sampler plans.


This afternoon most of the class went upstairs to work on their stamp covers, a cause and effect sheet, and free reading/writing, while I was in the library with two students practicing the Smarter Balance test.  I gave limited homework due to the full day of testing tomorrow. 


It's opening day.  Go sox.  I'm off to see the big finish.


Have a good night.


Mr. Shea