News:
* We have a last minute confirmed fieldwork to 25th Street for a walking tour of different restaurants and different representations of different cultures. This fieldwork is the same day as the 3-5 pod fieldwork. If there is anyone available to drive please let me know as soon as possible.
* This week is the last week to work on fairy tales during writer's workshop. We need to start our realistic fiction pieces next week.
* So far, we have been learning about the flag, quick facts, traditions, celebrations, clothing of the Indian culture. We have also started practicing our dance for Celebration of Learning. Please help your student practice at home!
* I cannot believe how quick this year is passing us by!
* I am planning on having a small celebration on May 17th (day after COL) to wrap up our study of India. This will take place at the end of the day from 1:40-3:00. It will include Indian games, Indian art, and ending with a Holi celebration. The Holi celebration will be the students throwing colored cornstarch at each other. This is a tradition they have in India. Please have your student bring old clothes that will be alright to throw colors at. If you would like them to participate, but do not have clothes please let me know. They may want to wear old play shoes as well. If you do not want them to participate please email me and let me know. All parents are invited to join the fun.
Donations Needed:
Black expo markers
Socks (expo erasers)
Paper Towel rolls
Old Buttons
Cereal Boxes
Volunteers:
* I need 3-4 volunteers to help me on Celebration of Learning, May 16th from about 5:00pm-6:00pm to help get the girls Saris on before the presentation. We will be wrapping the sari around them and pinning them to make sure they stay on.
* I will also need volunteers for the Indian Celebration on May 17 from 1:20-3:00.
The computer labs website is http://ventureacademy.wixsite.com/techbits
On her website you will find links to RazKids, XtraMath, and typing programs. Please take the time to check it.
Important Dates:
5/3- Fieldwork Walking Tour 25th Street
5/4- No School-Teacher RD
5/16- Celebration of Learning
5/17- Indian Celebration 1:40-3:00
5/22- Discovery Gateway
5/28- No School-Memorial Day
6/1- Last Day of School- 1/2 Day
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 801-393-3900 Ext. 217
Feel free to contact me at anytime!