Linn Lion's Roar Report

• Mar. 2-6: Dr. Seuss Week; see flyer below
• Mar. 2-27: Food Drive; see flyer below
• Mar. 5: Spring Picture Day
• Mar. 6: Read Across America Day/Fitness Day; see flyer below
• Mar. 12: PRIDE Awards @2:30 in Gym
• Mar. 13: No School
• Mar. 16-20: Spring Break
• Mar. 23: No School
• Mar. 26: Student of the Month Breakfast @7:30am in the cafeteria
• Mar. 27: PTO Meeting @3:30pm in the cafeteria

Dear Parents,

As we approach state assessments, we want to remind you of the importance of consistent attendance and staying engaged in the classroom. These assessments are an opportunity for your child to demonstrate all the hard work they’ve put in throughout the year.

Being present and prepared plays a huge role in ensuring your child feels confident and ready. We encourage you to support your child in making sure they are here on time, well-rested, and ready to tackle the challenges ahead.

Thank you for your continued support!

Our kindergarteners have learned so much over the last few weeks, and we are here to enjoy their learning process.

Please continue to practice at home and read the small decodable books we send. Continue to practice the alphabet and sight words, and tap out words with 3-4 sounds such as c-a-t, d-r-e-ss, c-l-o-ck. In math, we are finishing up addition and subtraction within 10. Then, we will move on to place value with teen numbers from 10-20. We will count out groups of 10 and some ones, use ten frames, and number bonds with number sentences. We will also orally count to 100 by ones and tens. Practice counting by having students show you how high they count.

As always, if you ever have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us.

Math Home Support

• Module 4 Lesson Videos
• Module 5 Lesson Videos

Hello First Grade Families!

Spring is almost here and we are eager to see the continued progress that First grade will make along the way.

This month, we will be starting new units in both Reading and Math. In Reading, we will be working on narrative writings. Students will be working on writing a fairytale that takes place on the moon! This will go well with their unique stories and with Science since we will begin on patterns in the sky, this is a very interesting one. The stories we will be working on are King Kafu and The Moon and a non-fiction text The Sun. We are still working on their phonics skills to help build them to be better readers.

In Math we will begin our Shapes unit. Students will be exploring the attributes, or characteristics of the shapes. We will learn the names and attributes of the following two-dimensional shapes: circle, triangle, rectangle, square, hexagon, trapezoid, and rhombus. We will also learn to look at parts and name their equal parts as either halves or quarters.

We are excited to see continued growth in all of our students.

Please continue to read at home and practice math facts for 15-20 minutes each and every night.

Thank you!

First Grade-Mrs. Fry and Ms. Adame

Math Home Support

• Module 5 Lesson Videos

This month in Math, we will continue working on Module 6&7. Students will learn more about repeated addition and soon start learning about 2D and 3D shapes. We will describe shapes by their sides and corners and divide shapes into equal parts like halves, thirds, and fourths. We will use hands-on activities to help build understanding.

In Reading, we will continue Unit 5, Module A. Students will read both stories and informational texts. We will practice finding the main idea and important details, answering questions about what we read, and learning new vocabulary words.

Please continue reading at home and practicing math facts for 10–15 minutes each night. Thank you for your support!

Math Home Support

• Module 6 Lesson Videos
• Module 7 Lesson Videos

Dear 3rd Grade Linn Family,

We are MARCHING into March! We are proud to be Linn Lions!

This quarter has flown by like the March wind. We finished our Fraction Action in math last month. Currently, we are being creative in interpreting data, analyzing, and constructing various graphs. Also, in ELA, opinion writing using the OREO method has made it easier to give reasons and examples. Ask your student what the OREO stands for! Plus, social studies kept us busy analyzing changes throughout American history and our famous hometown of Dodge City. We will attend a field trip to Boot Hill in the Spring to have a hands-on experience!

In Science and ELA, our new reading texts are informing us about Weather and Storms. As we get closer to Spring Break, PLEASE be Storm and Severe Weather Ready. Have a family meeting about where to go and what to do during severe weather. Check your flashlight batteries and smoke alarms. Ensure your students have memorized emergency and family phone numbers.

As you head into Spring Break, do not let your student take a break from reading and practicing math facts! Keep it GOING! The students who have been consistently practicing have made wonderful progress. Our motto is…Practice makes Progress!

Thank you to all the families who joined us with their students for conferences. Involving your students in the conversations is valuable. Students need to understand that teamwork and their positive effort help them succeed in their education.

Have a safe, healthy, and fun-filled Spring Break, making wonderful memories together.

The 3rd Grade Team-

Mrs. Salmans

Ms. Northcutt

Mrs. Laskowsky

Math Home Support

• Module 6 Lesson Videos
• Module 7 Lesson Videos

Dear 4th Grade Families,

We hope this message finds you well. As we enter the month of March, we wanted to share an update on what your child will be working on in 4th grade.

We are also excited to share that we will be taking our first field trip on March 12th to the Expo Center, where students will learn all about farming and agriculture. This will be a great hands-on opportunity for students to explore how agriculture impacts our community and daily lives.

More information will be sent home soon.

ELA
This month, we are starting Unit 4, Module A, where we will focus on narrative storytelling. Students will explore key storytelling elements such as characters, setting, plot, conflict, and resolution. Our main project will be for students to write a short story in which a character faces a challenge and solves it in a creative or unexpected way. They will practice developing strong character traits and motivations, building tension in the plot, and resolving the problem in a meaningful and innovative way.

Math
We are continuing with Module 6, focusing on understanding the relationship between fractions and decimals. By the end of the month, we will transition into Module 4, which covers geometry. In this module, students will learn how to identify and draw points, lines, line segments, rays, and angles. They will apply these concepts in real-world contexts, such as identifying different types of angles in architecture or drawing shapes that contain specific line segments and angles.

Science/Social Studies
In March, we will shift our focus to Science, where students will explore the fascinating world of energy transformations. They will investigate how energy changes form, such as how a light bulb transforms electrical energy into light and heat.

Weekly Homework Reminder
Please continue to encourage your child to complete and submit their homework packets each week. This practice is important for reinforcing the skills they are learning in class and preparing for upcoming state testing in April. Regular practice with reading comprehension and math problems helps strengthen skills and build confidence.

As Spring Break approaches, we wish you and your family a restful and enjoyable break. We look forward to continuing our learning journey together for the remainder of the school year.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you for your continued support.

Warmly,
The 4th Grade Team

Math Home Support

• Module 6 Lesson Videos

This school year is March-ing on! Happy March 5th Grade families!

● It’s hard to believe we are entering the last three months of the school year! We still have a lot of learning to do, so please make sure your student arrives at school on time and ready to learn.

● Math

○ We just finished learning how to find the volume of 3‑D shapes.

○ Next, we will move onto geometry and the coordinate plane.

○ After Spring Break we will review all math topics from this year to prepare for the State Assessments. Please encourage nightly practice and a good night’s rest before school.

● ELA

○ We have completed our informational text about Rain Forest food chains.

○ Students are now working on a Rain Forest animal research project to extend their learning. Please ask your child about the animal they chose; they are discovering some amazing facts!

● Science

○ We have started the unit “Interactions in Matter.” Students are learning about different types of matter and how matter interacts in the world.

Important Dates in March

● March 5: Spring Pictures

● March 6: Dr. Seuss Day

● March 11: 5th Grade field trip to Hutchinson Cosmosphere( permission slips will be sent home soon).

● March 12: PRIDE Awards @ 2:30 PM

● March 13–23: Spring Break (no school) Please mark your calendars.

● We are grateful for your continued partnership. If you have concerns or need support we’re here to help.

Warmly,

Mrs. Rogers

Ms. Sughroue

Math Home Support

• Module 5 Lesson Videos

1st Grade is working on their program coming up in April.

2nd grade is working on pentatonic scale and improvising.

4th grade is working on recorders and part songs.

5th grade is working on recorders and just finished a unit on Reggae music.

🏀 Physical Education Newsletter Update

Celebrating Success & Looking Ahead!

We recently wrapped up our Single Rope and Long Rope Jump Rope Unit and I am incredibly proud of the progress our students made. From developing rhythm and coordination to building endurance and confidence, students showed tremendous growth and effort throughout the unit.

❤️ Kids Heart Challenge Success

We also completed our Kids Heart Challenge, and our school community truly stepped up! Together, we raised close to $1,000 to support heart health and lifesaving research.

A special congratulations goes to Mrs. Rogers’ 5th Grade class, who had the highest total donations!! outstanding leadership and participation!

Thank you to all of our families for supporting such an important cause. Teaching students the value of service, generosity and heart health makes a lasting impact.

🏀 Coming Up in March

As we head into March, we will begin our Basketball Unit, focusing on:

• Dribbling control
• Passing and receiving
• Shooting form
• Game strategy and teamwork

With March Madness around the corner, students will also learn about sportsmanship, perseverance and teamwork through basketball-themed activities.

In addition, we will be working on hand-eye coordination skills through cup stacking, which helps improve reaction time, focus, bilateral coordination and motor planning.

📚 Dr. Seuss Week – March 6th

To celebrate Read Across America week and Dr. Seuss Week, we are excited to invite parents, guardians and friends to join us on March 6th during PE class!

We will have themed Dr. Seuss activity stations set up and guests will have the opportunity to participate alongside their students. It will be a fun, active and engaging way to celebrate literacy through movement.

More details regarding times and sign-in procedures will be shared soon.

Thank you for your continued support of our Physical Education program. We love seeing our students grow not only as athletes, but as confident, respectful and active individuals.

-Mr. Navarro

Reading at Home

20 minutes a day can help your child develop key reading skills. Here are six strategies you can use at home to build a better reader.

1. Create reading rituals and read together every day.
2. Talk about the pictures and ask questions.
3. Share different kinds of books.
4. Read with expression. Use silly voices to make the characters come alive!
5. Help your child find words he/she knows as you read.
6. Read your child’s favorite books again and again!

In March, we will finish up our work with Careers before our Career Fair in April. We will also work on Courage, Teamwork, and a little more on Study skills. If you have time, please let your student know more about what you do and the math and reading skills you need, so they can see the importance. This will be information they can link to what they learn at the job fair and help them learn more. Discussing how you learned something will help them think about planning when things are harder to learn.

Don’t forget coats with the cold weather. Any kind of breakdown can quickly cause problems without proper coats and gloves. Also, you know as well as I do that after a cold front can come a really warm day. Please consider not sending them in shorts, as Kansas weather can change quickly. We want to go outside as much as possible. When we have the opportunity, we do not want anyone to suffer because they aren’t dressed for the weather.

It is also never too early, as we near the time when it will warm up, and they will walk home again, to talk about safety. Walking corner to corner in a crosswalk area, looking both ways for cars. When it finally warms up sometimes children are so excited, they dart everywhere. We want them to be safe from cars.

Thank you for all you do to get the kids to us safely. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of their education.

Email: medrano.carla@usd443.org

Website: https://linn.usd443.org/

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