Here’s a short and simple update to conclude the trimester and take us into Spring Break (March 25th-31st). In 5th grade reading, students are to have completed their Roald Dahl Book Clubs by Tuesday, at which time they’ll have their final exam. In 4th grade math, students are getting a quick review on telling time. This is a concept they should have picked up in 2nd and 3rd grade, but because so many of them seem unable to comprehend an analog clock, we’re touching on it now. Imagine going through life unable to read a clock! Because we only have a couple of days to review this critical skill, I encourage you to work with your children on it at home. Here’s the homework for this week: Monday, March 12th; Tuesday, March 13th; Wednesday, March 14th; Thursday, March 15th.

Parent-teacher conferences are Monday March 19th-21st. If you haven’t yet booked one, do so by clicking on the “Conferences” tab at the top of the page. Students do not attend school on conference days, but I’d like each student to attend his or her conference with binder in hand. March 22nd and 23rd are also days off for kids. These are budget-cut days, which means staff members are on furlough and going without pay in an effort to cover the District’s budget shortfall.