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From The Teachers
Thank you for taking the time to come in
and meet with us for Parent/Teacher Conferences!
Having the opportunity to touch base and make
sure we are all on the same page in a tremendous
asset in developing the necessary partnership to
provide our kids with the excellent education they
deserve. Thank you!
This Tuesday is a half day and school gets
out at 12:10 pm. Wednesday is a late start and the
first bell rings at 10:40 and school starts at 10:45.
On Thursday, October 31st there will be a school-
wide Costume Parade from 2:45-3:00 p.m. followed
by a low-key celebration with snacks in our
classrooms. Students wishing to dress up for the
parade will be given time to change into costumes
at 2:25 (following afternoon recess). Parents
wishing to assist their child with changing into a
costume are welcome to do so. To view the
parade, parents are asked to wait OUTSIDE in the
back of the school, along the walking path (weather
permitting). The parade will begin at the courtyard
doors, go along the walking path behind the school
and then come up the sidewalk and end at the main
doors in front. In the event of rain, the parade will
take place in the gym.
Please note that students should NOT wear
their costumes to school.
All costumes must be appropriate in nature (not
depicting violent characters) and no toy weapons of
any kind may be brought to school, even as part of
a costume. Masks that only cover the eyes are
allowed; however, full face masks (masks that
cover the entire face) are not.
Thank you for your support in keeping our
school events safe, friendly and fun for all of our
children! School phone: (517) 333-7930.
E-mail: marc.finger@elps.us, (602) 689-8256.
lauren.schefke@elps.us, (517) 755-7466
ELPS MISSION STATEMENT:
Nurturing each child
Educating all students
Building World Citizens
ELPS Vision Statement:
Special News
- 10/22: Picture Retake Day, ½ Day for
Parent/Teacher Conferences. School
dismissed at 12:10
- 10/23: Late Start Day: 1st bell rings at 10:40,
school starts at 10:45.
- 10/31: Trip to East Lansing High School for
marching band performance.
- 10/31: 2:45-3:00 Costume parade with small
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celebration following in the classrooms.
October 21st, 2019
Social Studies/Science
Students continue to use the simulator to
identify key characteristics of electrical circuits and
problem-solve potential problems in non-functioning
circuits.
In social studies, we are beginning to wrap
up our geography unit with a review of map skills,
landforms and regions.
Math
Multiplying multi-digit numbers is a main
component of what we will be doing this week in
math. In order to be successful with this and many
other concepts, it is essential that all students learn
their multiplication facts.
Kids will be using flashcards to provide
additional practice in learning their facts. Let us
know if you would like flashcards at home to help
your child practice for 3 minutes each night.
Reading
We are on unit 2, week 1 of our Reading
Street reading program. Students will be reading a
girl who has an amazing ability to jump and play
basketball in a story called, “What Jo Did”.
Our focal comprehension strategy this
week is to identify the cause and effect
relationships within a text.
Spelling lists should be written in the
planner. If your child does not have his/her words
written in the planner on Monday, ask why and
where the paper copy of the spelling list is. A 3-
hole punched copy is provided to each student on
Monday and all students are asked to write these in
their planner.
Writing
The kids are really enjoying working on
their novels. They are getting to know their
characters well and will continue to plan how they
will navigate their way through a storyline.
Having well-developed characters helps
kids be able to write dialogue that shows
personality and engages the audience.
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