On Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 we will be attending a performance of Matilda. This is a walking field trip. There is a chance of rain so be prepared to send your student with a raincoat or rainproof gear just in case. No chaperones are needed on this trip.

,On Monday, May 13th, 2024 we will be going on a field trip to Richardson Nature Center and Highland Park

• If you chose to not pack a lunch for your student, lunch will be provided by the school.
• Send water bottles, sunscreen and a hat as we will be outside most of the time that's we are there.

**Information for Chaperones**

• We will be leaving Alice Smith @ 9:10 for a 9:30 start at the nature center.
  
• If you'd like, you can bring a lunch for your student and yourself. If not, lunches will be provided by the school for the students only.
  
• Bring water bottles, sunscreen, and a hat as we will be outside most of the time that's we are there.
  
• We will arrive back at Alice Smith @ 1:30.
  
• If you have any questions please let us know. Make sure you are here at 9:00 sharp. We are leaving promptly at 9:10.
  

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Here is a quick rundown of our week:

Ms. Schmitz & Ms.Terharr:

Social Studies: We have been learning about local, state, national, and tribal governments. We're having great discussions about laws that we want to create to make our world better. Next week we'll start talking about campaigning for a government office, and what it takes to run for government!

Math: We are getting back into our regular math routine after MCAs. Students are enjoying trying a new math strategy where they work together to solve problems on vertical whiteboards. We are mastering multiplication with larger numbers, and are ready for the next challenge.

Literacy: This week we read a book about Sonia Sotomayor and talked about how she made positive changes and achieved her dream of becoming a Supreme Court Justice. We have also been working on opinion writing and had a lively discussion about whether or not kids should have homework! We are continuing small group work and individual reading conferences, as well as making progress with our UFLI curriculum.

Upcoming events: May 8th- Field trip to Stages.

May 13-Field trip to Richardson Nature Center.

Mrs. Leafman and Mr. White

Here is a look into our week.

• Literacy: Since our students have been working so hard to complete the MCAs they have had a week of practicing fluency, EPIC, and typing club. We have continued in our reading group rotations and UFLI spelling.

• Math: We have begun reviewing standards that we have learned early in the year, starting with measuring with inches.
  
• Science: We learned about how honeybees make honey and poisonous mushrooms.

Warm regards,

Ashley Leafman

Karen Schmitz

Jason White

Julia Terhaar

• Please send your student with a water bottle daily. Please remember to label it with their name.
  
• Please sign your student’s planner daily.

• May 8th- Field Trip to Stages- Unfortunately chaperones will not be able to attend this field trip due to the number of tickets we are able to secure.
• May 13th- Field Trip to Richardson Nature Center.
• June 7th- Last Day of School

Alice Smith yearbooks are now on sale! The yearbook is a great way for students to remember all of the friends, staff and fun they will have this year. Yearbooks cost $22 and will be sold from now until April but don't waste any time in ordering! Yearbook order forms should be coming home with your scholar but in case it doesn't find its way, here are your purchase options:

1) Go to ybpay.com and enter Yearbook ID: 14430324

2) Use this QR code and enter Yearbook ID: 14430324