My girls

A few personal photos. My girls love their "mastics". 

Language Arts Map Test

Our first of 3 tests!

I am so proud of everyone. We did about 15 minutes of cardio before our test and took a few breaks during the test to improve our focus and it paid off. I am so impressed with everyone's scores. Some students grew 10 or more points. Wow!

We take our next round on Monday (math). I will be sending home Map reports at the end of the year, or sooner if available. They do not officially become available until the Map window closes, plus a few days.

One other note... midterms go home on Friday so keep a watch for those. Have a great night.

Mrs. Farkas

Junior Achievement Photos

MAP Test 1

Tomorrow we begin our first MAP test (language arts). We will be doing 15 minutes of cardio before we test to get our minds and bodies ready so please help your child remember to wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes.

 

Also, please plan to serve a Big, HEALTHY breakfast that will help them focus. Sugary breakfasts might be more fun, but do not give kids the sustained energy they need to make it through a big test.

 

Thank you and have a safe day. J Hopefully the snow does not stick around for too long.

Silent Auction

Silent Auction Help!

The Westside Carnival is coming up on May 2^nd. This year, we are doing something a little different. All proceeds from the carnival will be donated to a Westside family dealing with growing medical bills. This family is very near and dear to our classroom especially because one of our classmates is part of this family.

During the carnival there will be a Silent Auction with gift baskets people can bid on. The school is pulling together to create baskets. Our class will be putting together 3 baskets to put on the Silent Auction. We came up with 3 different basket ideas and brainstormed items to include in the basket.

 Please see the lists below and if you are able to, help us fill our baskets. You may either purchase and send NEW items to go with the basket theme, or you can send money and I will purchase the items to include in the basket. All items can be sent to our classroom with your child starting now through April 19^th. At that time, I will finish the baskets and prepare them for the auction.

The kids are super excited for the carnival and that they are able to help out not only a classmate, but a whole family. Thank you so much for helping us help others. What a great lesson we are teaching. J Mrs. Farkas

Beach Basket	Dog Basket	Toddler Basket
beach towel sand bucket and toys goggles squirt gun snacks sunscreen sunglasses beach ball/inner tube/ floaties diving rings/sticks/water toys noodle	leash collar chew toys regular toys treats bed smell good spray dog shampoo brush dog toothbrush bone bowl poop bags with holder J	Toys (ages 2-5) Sippy cup Blanket Movie Snacks: yogurt melts, goldfish, cherrios, squeeze fruits Stuffed animal

** You do not have to follow the list, if you have other items in mind please feel free to purchase those as well. Thanks.

Box Tops

Box tops for Education Contest!  This continues all April long! Last week we had an awesome response...let's do it again this week!!

 

All April long we will be in a competition with the other classrooms at Westside to see who can collect the most BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION to raise money for our school. Please send them with your child any day in April! Ask your neighbors, family members, co-workers—whoever you might think would purchase items with box tops on them!

 

Thanks!

April Showers

Oh my goodness, is it really already April? Do I post a comment like that each month?! :) We have been working SO hard this week and have accomplished so much in our learning, not only that but everyone has really BEEN GREAT at cooperatively learning and being part of our classroom community. I sure hope that's a sign that winter doldrums have passed and the fresh energy of spring has arrived!

A few quick notes:

§ Fargo Force and Redhawks Reading minutes MUST have been turned in today to receive prizes!!!

§ Our reading incentive programs have come to an end, but continuing to read nightly has night! We are having our own little contest in April so the kids can still in prizes out of my "Junk Box". They need to continue to read 200 minutes a week. Go reading!

§ Tomorrow we will travel to  Concordia College, to take in the percussion ensemble concert for our Learning Bank Experience. I absolutely LOVE this concert and can't wait for the students to hear the amazing music! In anticipation of some of the kiddos coming home and asking to play drums, please make sure that if you pursue percussion in band that your son or daughter begins piano lessons ASAP. Percussion students are required to have 2 years of piano! (according to my sources...)

§ The students are buzzing with the news that Westside will once again have a spring carnival! The event will be Thursday, May 2nd, and all funds raised will go to benefit the Schaeffer family and help to offset medical expenses. Please see the Westside Newsletter for event details. Our silent auction basket letter went home yesterday.

§ Mid-term reports for Trimester 3 will be sent home next Friday (April 12th).

More information and photos of recent learning and projects to follow soon!!!