Spring is Really Here!

Spring Break is here officially, but our classes have been experiencing spring fever for several weeks. The students can hardly wait to break out their shorts and flip flops. (I know I feel the same way). The weather changes so drastically and quickly in the spring. We can have snow in the morning and 70 degree weather by afternoon. As our classes have discussed weather these last few weeks, I have really encouraged the students to be prepared for any weather. Please help them make wise choices. Also, a note of caution...I know how much everyone loves flip flops, but they are so dangerous on the playground. I have seen so many skinned knees and elbows because of students running with flip flops. There are other types of sandals that offer better control and yet are still nice and cool on the feet. Have a great Spring Break!

Thank you to all for the great support at Parent/Teacher conferences. They are such a valuable tool to recognize growth and chart a course until the end of the year. Congratulations to those students who were chosen to participate in the SALTA or Dual/Immersion Program. First grade will be an exciting and fun challenge! As we look to first grade, our biggest goal is to develop reading skills as much as possible. Thank you to those who return the "Road to Success" reading tickets. I know there are  many who are reading each night with their student and not sending back the tickets as well. Just keep reading! Whether students are independent readers or not, reading books together is the best thing I can think of to foster a child's love for books. This month Butler Elem. is sponsoring a "Literacy Night" on Thursday, March 22nd from 6 - 8 p.m. This will be another great opportunity to get excited about reading. Authors Mark and Caralyn Buehner (Snowmen at Night) will be giving a presentation along with sponsored activities in each grade level. Also, each child will have the opportunity to choose a free book. Sounds like a win/win to me!