Week of Dec 20th

 Hi Families!

A short but exciting week is ahead of us before we break until the new year! Usually around the holiday season we tend to be reminded of things we are thankful for and lucky to have. I find myself so lucky to be your child's teacher. This group of kiddos is really something special and I am so honored to know them and teach them. 

Here's a great resource passed along by Mrs. Duda, the school counselor here at NDLC: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/parents-ultimate-guide-to-parental-controls?j=8703821&sfmc_sub=232047478&l=2048712_HTML&u=185862953&mid=6409703&jb=16015&utm_source=edu_nl_2021.12.14&utm_medium=email

While meeting with Mrs. Steif, NDLC's Reading Specialist, this week during our collaboration time, Mrs. Steif shared the connection between standardized testing and the ability to read grade level texts. Here is a great visual she passed along:

NDLC is also launching our #NDLCReads campaign on social media. In class we are making a "bookshelf" display where students show books that they've read. Some ways you can participate at home include:

• Snap a photo of your student reading at home
• Post it to any social media platform with the hashtag #NDLCReads
• Tag us on Facebook using @ndlccharterschool

At the end of each week, your child's name will be entered in a book drawing to be held January 28th!

Upcoming Events:

Tuesday, December 21st: Math Test

Wednesday, December 22nd: Pajama Day!

Thursday, December 23rd - December 31st: Happy Holidays! NO SCHOOL.

Monday, January 10th: Reading iReady (50%)

Tuesday, January 11th: Reading iReady (remaining 50%)

Wednesday, January 12th: Math iReady (50%)

Thursday, January 13th: Math iReady (remaining 50%)

Curriculum Updates:

Reading: We wrapped up our unit and many partnerships have come to an end. Some students really enjoyed partnerships and plan to continue in them (which is awesome!!). Our next unit is one of my favorites, Reading History. In this unit we will read and learn all about the American Revolution. 

Writing: We wrapped up our literary essay unit. I am really impressed at home so many of the students improved as essayists. Our next unit will go alongside our reading unit and it Bringing History to Life. 

Math: Your child will take their Unit 5 test on Measurement on Tuesday, December 21st. They will likely receive their graded test back after the holiday break. We will start a new unit focusing on Geometry in January!

I hope you have a wonderful, relaxing break! 🎄

Carly Burris