Dear Bitterroot Families,

Thank you for your generous support of the November 2013 school bond. You made it possible for some long overdue repairs and updates to our 50 year old building.  This summer our school is getting new windows, lighting, ceilings, and room heating units.  With this great blessing comes the challenge that we have to be completely moved out of the building by June 8^th. It is a huge task so we have decided as a staff to “eat the elephant one bite at a time”.  As a result, you may find things like bulletin boards and books are being packed in your child’s classroom on an ongoing basis. During this time we will be looking for educationally sound opportunities that give staff some time to pack but keep students engaged in positive learning activities.  There may be a grade level PE event out on the playground or a movie in the gym. We will keep you informed as these opportunities arise. Thank you for your patience. It will be a little pinch for a big gain.

Gratefully,

John English

Principal, Bitterroot School

406 281-6205

No school Friday, May 1.

We are continuing learning about habitats in Lead 21.  We have learned so many facts in reading groups about grasslands, oceans, forests, and deserts.  The kids have been very engaged throughout this unit!

In math we will be wrapping up our money unit.  This week we will introduce the quarter and continue to work on counting money.

Mark your calendars!

May 28-Field Trip to Riverfront Park-9:30-1:30- We will be exploring the pond habitat and playing outdoor games. Would you like to help?  I need 5 volunteers to meet us at Riverfront Park this day. Unfortunately, siblings and other children not in our class may not come. It is a great trip and the kids love it! 

May 29- Field day- This is a fun morning for K-3 with a lot of outdoor games.  Would you like to volunteer to take our first grade class around to each game?  It will be from 9:20-10:50.  I need 2 volunteers for this event.  However, siblings and non-school age kids are not allowed to come with you since you will be supervising our little firsties. 

Have a great weekend!

We finally have a 5 day week!  It seems like it has been forever since we have had a full week.  Hopefully we can survive.

We have a new student.  His name is Kris.  We now have 22 students.

Thank you to the parent volunteers and those who donated items and time for the classroom carnival. The kids had a blast.

Thank you to those of you who brought snack. First graders are starving by the afternoon especially when they play hard in this nice recess weather!

Our first grade "moo-sical" will be on May 22 at 1:15.  We hope to see you there!

We will continue learning about habitats.  The students are really enjoying this unit and are very engaged.  They have lots of great questions about the different habitats.  Spelling is another toughie. Please help your child study at home.

We will continue to work on money in math.  We will be working with the penny, nickel, and dime.

Short week!

NO SCHOOL MONDAY, APRIL 13. Teacher training

The school carnival is Friday, April 17.  If you would like to help with the duck pond, we still have a few slots open. Hope you can make it!  If you would like to donate to our theme basket, PTA is taking donations through Tuesday.  Games and puzzles is our theme or you can make a cash donation.

If  you have not yet returned your picture packet or purchase envelope, please do so ASAP.  Thanks!

We begin a new unit this week in Lead 21.  We will be learning about habitats and discovering what is needed to make a perfect place to live.  Spelling is tough this week.  Please make sure you help your child study.

In math, we are starting to learn about money.  We will be working with the penny, nickel, and dime this week.

Congrats to Lola and Ryleigh for winning the Bobcat Award!

See you Tuesday!

Report Cards!

It is going to be cold this week!  We had a few kids without the proper gear and they didn't enjoy recess much.

I have had one parent bring snacks for the class.  We will be out soon.

Report cards go home on Tuesday.  Please remember to praise your child for their successes in the third quarter.  They worked very hard.  I still can't believe how fast this year has gone.  Only one quarter left.

Thank you to the parents who have volunteered to help with the duck pond.  We could still use some volunteers.  We are needing one person to help from 7:00-7:30 and one person to help from 7:30-8:00.  Please email me if you can help.

We will begin our final week of our history unit in Lead 21.  We will be wrapping up and reviewing what history can teach us and also discussing what we can learn about our communities from stories of the past.  In reading groups we will be reading about famous women in history.

We will continue geometry in math.  We will be learning about attributes of shapes.  We will also continue with fractions and splitting shapes into halves and quarters.