Monday, March 7, 2011

Good Morning Emerson Eagles!

Dream, Believe, Achieve!

Skill Blitz
Compare and Contrast is the reading comprehension skill that we want for students to think about and use this week.  As I walk through the classrooms, I most often see students comparing two items, such as stories, using a Venn Diagram .  These two overlapping circles provide an area in the middle where you can list the similarities and the outer areas provide a space for listing the contrasting characteristics.  The Venn Diagram and the list of similarities and differences make a great graphic organizer for writing.  This week you should compare and contrast many different things, but find at least one set of items to write about.

On the Calendar:
On Saturday, if you have an absence, make it up by attending Saturday School!
On Sunday, Spring forward by setting your clocks forward!
Last day to turn in money for Jump Rope for Heart is Monday!  We have had quite a few packets turned in so far.  Great job making a differnce in somebody's life!

Kudos to:
Mrs. DeHaro' Egyptian Wax Museum was awesome!  Wow!  For those of you who didn't get to see it I'll post some pictures later today.
Second and third grade classrooms who are temporarily displaced, but still focused on learning!  We appreciate your flexibility and focus.

Rule Reminders
Safety first.  Never talk to any adult who is outside of the fence!
No bouncing a ball in the hallway.
No hoodies or hats at school.
Lunch and Attendance:
For lunch, you have two choices, the Farm Fresh Salad Bar, or the hot lunch.
Hot Dog on a bun
BBQ Beans
Diced Peaches
If you would like to have a hot lunch, please raise your hand.
Teachers, please take a count and make a note on your online attendance form.

High Expectations:
There's no choice, achieving your personal best is required every day at Emerson!
Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance!



















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