Classroom Newsletter – April 4th

April 3, 2024

Read-a-Thon
We are excited to have our read-a-thon this coming week to raise funds for our technology needs here at Hope. Students can earn rewards for different amounts and goals they reach. We will read 30 minutes in class each day that students will log minutes, but students can also log reading minutes at home throughout the week.

Read-A-Thon Days All School Reading Days 

Friday, April 5th – Start our read-a-thon theme days. Read with a Stuffed Animal or Pillow at 2:10 pm. No large stuffies, please.

Monday, April 8th – Pajama and Reading Party at 2:10 pm.  Homeroom Teacher reads to the class. 

Tuesday, April 9th – Read with a classroom friend at 2:10 pm. LCC Comfort Dogs will be on campus, a brief presentation at 9 am in Concord Hall, each class will have a designated time to read with the dogs. 

Wednesday, April 10th – Read with a lollipop (Mrs. Jankowski will provide) at 2:10 pm. 

Thursday, April 11th –  Read with your Buddies at 10 am – Shawnee Police Department will come read to all grades starting at 12:30 p.m. 

Friday, April 12th – Dress up as your favorite book character. Read outside; if it rains, read in Concord Hall or FLC at 2:10 pm. 

Tri-Fold Boards
As a reminder, the tri-fold boards must be purchased from the school for the science fair. Colors are limited. Please send $6 with your student at your earliest convenience.

Northeast States and Capitals Test
We will take our test on the Northeast states and capitals on Monday, May 6th.

All States and Capitals Test
We will take a test on all the states and capitals for the U.S. on Wednesday, May 15th. Students will be given either the state or the capital and they will need to tell the corresponding state or capital. For example: 1. ________, Alabama – students would need to tell the capital for Alabama.

KITE Testing
We will do Kansas State Testing during the mornings on the following schedule. Please make sure students get a good breakfast and a good night’s sleep. We will test on April 17th, 19th, 23rd, and 24th.

Week-at-a-Glance:
Friday, 4/5:
-All Pro Dads
-Memory
-Puppet Show Assembly K-8

Monday, 4/8:
-Solar Eclipse

Tuesday, 4/9:
-Memory
-8th Grade Bake Sale – Everything $1.00

Wednesday, 4/10:
-Chapel

Friday, 4/12:
-Memory
-Spelling
-Movie Night
-Science Fair Conclusion Due

Upcoming Dates:
-4/16 – Harvesters Field Trip
-4/18 – Spring Play at 4:30 and 7 pm
-4/23 – Talent Show
-5/1 – Science Fair
-5/6 – Northeast States and Capitals Test
-5/8 – Day at the K Field Trip
-5/9 – Fine Arts Night
-5/12 – 3rd and 4th Choir at Church
-5/15 – All States and Capitals Test

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