April News!

Reading:  The children are really enjoying learning about their animal in their non-fiction book clubs!  They are finishing up this week by finding the answers to the 3 main questions that they wanted to explore.  On Friday, the clubs will make posters to display the information that they’ve learned.  Next we will learn about mental images and expanded vocabulary.

 Math: We are working on our geometry unit right now.  Many of the students did excellent on the pre-test for this unit!  We will plan to take the actual unit test next Monday or Tuesday.  The boys and girls are learning the names and characteristics of the 3D shapes and of polygons.  We constructed some shapes using straws and twisty-ties the other day and will make some 3D shapes using marshmallows and toothpicks later in the unit.

Our next unit will focus more on money.  We are on a good pace to finish all of our math units despite all of the snow days we’ve had this winter.

 Writing:  We are working on informational stories right now.  Each of the students chose a topic that they are “experts” on.  Some students are writing about an animal, some about a sport, some about nature.  We are using a graphic organizer and the boys and girls have to think of at least 3 things they know about their topic.  They children will be expanding on these ideas to create “chapters” for their book.

 

Can you help? 

Mrs. Kelley needs parent helpers for the recess Mileage Club that will begin on Monday, April 15th.  You would be needed ONE day a week, from 1:40 - 2:55.  Please contact her a.s.a.p. if you can help out.  Her e-mail is ckelly@mcbain.org, or 825-2021.  Thank you!

 

 Soccer FYI:

MISSAUKEE-OSCEOLA YOUTH SOCCER REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2013

 Fall Youth Soccer Registration Dates. The Missuakee-Osceola Youth Soccer Association (MOYSA), formally the AYSO/MASA, will be registering soccer players ages 6-11 (before August 1, 2013) at Northern Michigan Christian School on May 2nd from 4-6 and May 9th at Lake City Schools from 6-8 pm. Cost is $30.00 per player.  Teams will be divided into ages 6/7 , 8/9, and 10/11. Please call Dave Skinner at 231-920-1278 (dskinner@nmcs.us) or Diane Eisenga at 231-779-3702 if you have any questions. You can also visit our MOYSA Facebook page to download registration forms and see important announcements and schedules for the upcoming season. If you are interested in coaching or refereeing, please contact Dave Skinner. All coaches and referees will receive training and referees will be paid.  If you cannot attend the registration nights, please send forms to MOYSA, 128 S. Martin, McBain, MI 49657 by May 17^th. 

March Students of the Week:

Abby S., Logan M., Ruby W. and Jordan H.