**There will be no homework this week, due to the short week! Students are asked to return their signed report card envelopes.  Parents can keep their childs report card. I hope you all had a great Easter holiday with your family!  It is great to see the beautiful weather coming so soon. Have a great week!    

SPELLING:  This weeks spelling words are:  bet, jet, met, pet, set, wet.  Students are doing very well with their Zoo Phonics signals.  Last weeks spelling tests were 100% for the entire class!  Way to go, Grade One! SCIENCE FAIR:  Students have been working hard on their projects and learning about the scientific process.  We welcome parents and relatives to come in and view their projects on Tuesday, March 16 from 1:30 to 2:00. SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR:  Students will be going to view books on Monday and returning on Tuesday to purchase from their wishlist.  Please rememeber to fill out your name on the back of the Scholastic flyer (that was sent home) and return it for a chance to win $25.00 worth of books.  Good Luck!      

SPELLING:  We are introducing a new program called Zoo-phonics to our grade one students.  This approach allows students to use both body signals and phonetic sounds to help them remember their spelling.  This weeks spelling words are: dad, fad, lad, mad, sad, glad.  There will now be a weekly sheet for spelling in your child's homework.  We ask that your child practice using their body signals as they write out each word.  March's spelling words can be found under the Documents fold.   Note:  There is a great website to help your child with their spelling called SpellingCity.com.  This can be found under the Web Links.   WRITING:  We will continue working on "good leads" and introduce ways in which to end their stories.    

In the spirit of Student Appreciation Week there will be no homework: Tuesday - Grade one students are to wear red for an Olympic Ring picture with the school. Wednesday - Wear your favorite sports uniform or shirt Thursday - Green and Gold Olympic Day, dress in green and gold to show your Olympic spirit. Friday - PJ Day!   Spelling:  There will be no spelling test this week! Writing:  We will continue working on our Organization Trait.  This week we will be focusing on strong leads (good beginnings) and ways to end your stories.    THANK YOU FOR ALL THE TREATS AND STICKERS LAST WEEK! IT WAS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED! HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY MARCH BREAK!!