Last full week has flown by!

 Good Afternoon,

It's bittersweet thinking don't have many weekly updates left with this great class and their families. I just want to say how appreciative I am of all of your support throughout this school year. It truly has been unforgettable, and I cherished every second with all of the students. I had so much fun teaching and getting to know the students and families, and am looking forward to taking in every second we get together next week.

Week in Review:

Math: Students finished their end of year assessments and the growth is fantastic! SO much to celebrate! We will be working on summer math goals, and creating math games to play over the summer next week.

Writing: Writers turned into storytellers as they practiced all week with classmates, and were able to share them with the other class today. The big performance for the 4K students happens on Monday!

Reading: Readers are completing year end units in social issues, and will be celebrating next week on how they can be advocates in their world on social issues!

A Look Ahead:

  • Friday, May 28th is Early Dismissal and last day for students. 
  • I will be reaching out to all of you next week sometime via phone call to give a wrap up for the year, and answer any of your questions heading into the summer. I feel this is more formal than a lengthy report card comments, and allows for feedback from you!
  • Next week's school dress up days and activities are:

Monday, May 24th

Raffle Ticket Day! School wide raffle for prizes!

Dress like your teacher Day!

Tuesday, May 25th

Another treat?!? No way! Enjoy a treat with your class!

All Aboard! Vacation Day!

Wednesday, May 26th

Be Active! Field Day!

Believe it or not! Superhero Day!

Thursday, May 27th

Letters to next year's classes! Give advice for the incoming students 

We Love NDLC! Purple or Red Day!

Friday, May 28th

Exciting News Day! Find out our new school Mascot!

Epic Day! Wear your favorite outfit!



Have a great weekend,

Mr. VW

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