Dear Families,
       Only a couple of weeks before the winter break!! We are working on stories of influential people in our history: Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges, just to name a few. Also, we are exploring our library of books that feature kids of color. We have a great collection from Donors Choose.
       We are working on MyOn reading projects and using Seesaw to share our work. A new addition to our technology programs include Zearn; a great program for math!
      Over the break please encourage daily reading, writing responses to their reading or journal writing; don't forget Thank You notes--wonderful real world writing opportunities! Math-flash cards  basic addition, subtraction, and multiplication. Also, the online activities are there to work on as well, typing, Freckle, Newsela. 
      Limit screen time and have have together! Play games, make cookies, share a book, relax, make memories. Enjoy your time with family!
      I will see you in the new year!!