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Just 7 days until 3rd grade! The kids have come SO far, and are 100% ready for new challenges!

Some final notes:

1. The great book return is on! Please be on the lookout for all books belonging to school. This includes:

a. books from our classroom, with my name on them or with a letter written on the back cover

b. books from our bookroom, with a big, round blue sticker on the back cover, or a small white rectangle sticker with the school’s name on either cover

c. Floral Media books, with a barcode on the front cover. Should you find any of the above books after school ends, you can return them to the office or media center once school begins again.

2. Your child’s math workbooks will come home after this week. Please be aware that as we align the new program to our state standards, a few chapters are not being taught, and therefore will be blank.

3. Keep up those skills! Over the summer, many students lose some of what they’ve learned in a year. You can help avoid this with some easy tips:

a. Our subscription to RAZ Kids continues through the first 1/2 of summer. Keep on reading and take advantage of this on-the-go option! In addition, the Shrewsbury Public Library has a fantastic collection of leveled books your child can borrow. See the report card for your child’s just-right level, then choose books on–and just below–that.

b. Our Xtra Math membership will not expire! Students can keep studying and moving up levels, and in the fall I can transfer their accounts to next year’s teacher. In the event next year’s teacher does not participate, shoot me an email then and I’ll keep your child’s account active under my class!

c. Greg Tang’s math site is offering a “Summer Challenge!” http://gregtangmath.com/summer . I HIGHLY recommend visiting the site often. His vision for building math fluency in kids is spot-on.

With your help, we can avoid the dreaded regression of skills (or as we call it, The Summer Slide)!

You’re invited: Our End-of-Year Celebration will be held Wednesday, June 15, 9:30-10:15 in our Cafeteria. We will be reading original writing pieces and singing on the stage for family and friends, and we will remain after for photo opportunities and congratulations.

Field Day was AWESOME! The kids had a blast and exemplified the Olympic athletic spirit as they played individual and cooperative games of skill. Thank you to the many moms and dads I saw helping out that day–you really helped make memorable moments!