May 18 - 22

Brookfield Zoo Field Trip!

We had a perfect day at the zoo!  We started out in a lab learning about Animal Bites.   We looked closely at real animal skulls to practice identifying herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores.  Then we had a chance to explore around the zoo.  Thanks to our chaperones, Mrs. Harvat, Mrs. Kasper, and Mrs. Macek.  What a great day!  

Dates to Remember

Tues. May 19 - Summer Library Presentation

Fri. May 22 - Aaron Reynolds visit to Ide

Mon. May 25 - No School  Memorial Day

Wed. June 3 - Pen Pal visit to Prairieview 

Fri. June 5 - All School Picnic

Tues. June 9 - Last day of school  

Math - We'll continue our Step Up to 3rd Grade lessons.  This week we'll focus on Ploygons and Adding and Subtracting in Geometry.  No tests will be given on this material.  

Reading and Language Arts - This week we'll be reading The Three Little Pigs and The Three Little Javalinas.  Our focus will be on retelling and comparing the points of view of different characters in the stories. 

Vocabulary Words:  bundle, load, turnips, churn, fortune, and blazing

Little Free Library - We are excited to see our year long project come to a conclusion by the installation of our Little Free Library next weekend.  Look for it at the entrance to the school right out on Manning Road.  The students had a hand in designing it, filling it, and will hopefully enjoy returning to Ide in the future to check on it.  

Estimation Jar Winners - Mikella and Brendan

Positive Paw Winner - Marifer