Spring Break

Hello families!

First off, great job to all the students today on our Idaho History music program!  Everyone did a wonderful job on the program.  Thanks for all the families that we able to come!

Yesterday we had a Mountain Man assembly with Scott Sorensen.  He has 2 books he donated to our classroom, Kipawa River Chronicles and Dear Mr. Mountain Man.  If your student is interested in buying either of these books the cost is $7 (if we get at least 4 orders).  I will be asking the students after Spring Break about this.

We started working on science boards on the Discovery Education website.  Each student was supposed to bring home a letter to you to read explaining the site.  Students have an assignment that they need to have completed and submitted to me by April 1.  To get to the website go to:

www.discoveryeducation.com

login:  (state student ID#)@idaho.discoveryeducation.com
password:  meridian2

The directions are listed on each student's individual page.  If your student will not have any internet access at home over the break, please let me know so they can work on Friday before break and again on Monday after break to have their board finished.  We have worked on them at school for 30 minutes already and everyone had a good start.

I have updated the volunteer calendars for April and May.  If I left you off or you need to change your time, please let me know and I will get it updated.  I appreciate the helpers!

I hope everyone has a safe and relaxing Spring Break!

Mrs. Spenner

Technology Night Tonight!

Hello families!

Tonight is Technology Night at Discovery from 6-8 p.m.!  I hope that everyone gets a chance to come.  It is always a great family time!  (My son, Carter, will even be helping out with the IPads in Mr. Spenner's classroom!  He is so excited!)


We have a lot going on next week.  Wednesday morning will be our dress rehearsal for our music program.  Wednesday afternoon will be the 4th grade Mountain Man assembly with Scott Sorensen.  On Thursday morning, we will be performing our Idaho music program for parents and families at 9:30 a.m. in the gym.  I hope that everyone will be able to make it!  The students have been working hard learning songs, dances, and even poetry to prepare.


If your student will be gone next Friday or leaving early for Spring Break, please let me know ahead of time so that we can adjust assessments accordingly.  We don't want anyone making up assessments after a week off!


The Roaring Readers form is due today.  If your student has read an additional 600 minutes (above the 400 monthly minutes) for a free Roaring Springs pass, please get them turned into me A.S.A.P.  I currently have forms turned in from 7 students to earn a free pass.  This is not required, but it is a great reward for those that read extra!


Finally, the Book Fair runs all next week.  We will be going as a class on Tuesday morning.  Here is a note from Mrs. Campbell:

BOOK FAIR MASTER the Art of READING

 March 17th through 20^th

 Monday: 10:30 am to 4:00 pm

 Tuesday: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

 Wednesday – Late Night/Art Walk: 8:30 am to 7:30 pm, Sharp!



  Thursday: 8:30 am to 10:30 am, Sharp!

Book Fair closes promptly at 10:30 am

All proceeds to benefit the Discovery Elementary Library!

 

Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Spenner

 

Happy Monday!

Hello families!

Congratulations to the speed jumpers that participated in our district speed jump competition last Friday.  I enjoyed seeing all the kids out cheering our Discovery team on!  Great job, Ashtyn and Tyler R., for representing our school at the competition!

Tomorrow, Tuesday March 11, is the Levy Election for our school district.  Please make sure to vote at your local polling location.  For more information from the district, click on the following link:  http://www.meridianschools.org/Lists/News%20Blog/DispForm.aspx?ID=191&RootFolder=%2FLists%2FNews%20Blog.

Friday is Technology Night!  It is a great family night and I hope to see everyone there!

Next Thursday is our 4th grade music program.  We will perform at 9:30am.  The kids have been working hard for months on this great Idaho History program!

I hope you have a wonderful day!

Mrs. Spenner


A note from Mr. Johnson (our Health teacher)...

Dear Parent/Guardian,

In our last trimester of the school year, health teachers throughout the district get the opportunity to teach students about the dangers of drugs and how they affect our overall health. This unit's overall goal is not only to inform students about the dangers of drugs, but to help students make healthy choices and decisions when it comes to their overall health. We as health educators know the sensitivity of this subject, but understand it is necessary in order to keep our youth drug free.

At anytime, if you feel like this is something you do not want your child learning in class, please feel free to contact me and we can discuss some other alternatives to this matter. We want all students and parents to know our pledge and example to being a drug free school. Again, if you have any questions, feel free to email me at johnson.cory@meridianschools.org.

Thank you for your support!

Respectfully,

Cory Johnson M.Ed

Discovery Elementary PE/Health Teacher

Ponderosa Elementary Health Teacher

Ustick Elementary Health Teacher

After School Program Administrator