Our first three days of school were awesome. Your children are amazing and a pleasure to have in class. We had PE, Art, and Music specials and everyone enjoyed the specials classes. We learned some new songs, morning greetings, and started math and morning routines. Children were happy to be back. First year assessments were given in reading and sight words. They will be finished next week. All students did math and had spelling preliminary assessing. Mentor buddies were assigned and ad hoc groups were established. Friday afternoon we did the first five science experiments which included the three states of matter, mixtures, and suspensions. The children were captivated. We have the best class! Thank you, again, for allowing me to teach your precious children. We are most grateful and look forward to a wonderful year!

Sincerely,

Wendy Silver and Gina Ramirez

The book reports listed below are optional for first year students and required for seconds and thirds. Of you have any questions after I send hone the book report form, please let me know. I can be reached at 602-257-3914 or e mail is wendy.silver@phxelem.k12.az.us.

Study Time Schedule

Assignments- unfinished work will be sent home in the going home folder.

August 11 – Selection of book for Book Report- Free Choice

September 1- Book Report due

September 15- Selection of book for Book Report- Mystery

September 29- Book report due

October 1- Flat Stanley discussion

October 13- Flat Stanley due

October 27- Selection for Book Report- Biography

November 17- Book Report due

Parent Teacher Conferences and Early Release- September 15,16, a few on 17

Fall Break- October 4- 8

Thanksgiving Holiday- November 22-26, School resumes November 29