14 Weeks Here and Gone

 Good Morning,

As we head into our final full week of school for the year of 2020, reflect on where we were back in March to where we are now. A lot has happened since that time, and I know I don't take for granted that we Get To come to school everyday, and this year has been so much fun teaching with such amazing students and families to work with, so thank you for your continued support as we progress in our learning journey.

Week in Review:

Math: Students have been working really hard on facts, and new learning within our unit. Everyday is truly a learning process, and we are understanding especially early on in a unit not everything comes to us as fast as we would like, and that is OK! 

Writing: Opinion writing is off and running, and students have done a tremendous job of not only producing writing, but understanding they have a voice and this is a way to make it heard to be a change agent in the world!

Reading: Mysteries are being solved everyday, and we are looking forward to Officer Romenesko checking back in so we can show him all the amazing detective work we've been doing. (While also building great reading skills!!)

Content: Students finished their passion projects, and are getting ready to give their presentations to their classmates working on their public speaking skills.

A Look Ahead:

  • Pagoni's Night Monday, December 14th- Order from Pagoni's and say you are with NDLC and 10% of sales will come back to the school!
  • Picture Day is Tuesday, December 15th for our Class! (Pajama Day is also this day just as a FYI at school because of the theme of Family Night that night.)
  • Virtual Family Night is Tuesday, December 15th @ 6:00.
  • Friday, December 18th NDLC Wear
  • Monday, December 21st PJ and Stuffed Animal Day
  • Tuesday December 22nd Christmas Wear or Christmas Colors Day


Below, you will see the message from Student Council that will also be sent home about the special day and dress up days coming up!


Have a great weekend,


Mr. VW

NDLC Student Council is happy to announce these Dress Up Days and a Special Day for December!


Special Day: 


Coming soon on December 21st 


Cozy Day!!!! 


Wear your pajamas to school! 


Also feel free to bring your stuffed animals and blankets!  


Let’s Get Cozy for the Holidays!



Dress Up Days:


Monday, December 21st Pajama Wear Day!


Tuesday December 22nd Christmas colors or Christmas wear!


That’s it, have fun!!!




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