Lewis & Clark Rap

Have you heard the Lewis & Clark Rap at home more times than you can count? Here's your chance to hear it again! Our class will be performing the rap at this Friday's FAM (Friday Afternoon Meeting), March 16th at 2:15. There will also be a 2nd performance on April 6th at 2:15. Come join us as we perform for the school.

School Mornings

A note from our Principal:
Students are not to enter the school building before the first bell (8:35am) unless:
-- You are having breakfast in the cafeteria and will remain there until the bell.
-- You have a pre-arranged appointment with your teacher or other business matter inside the school.
-- Inclement weather forces you inside, but please wait, quietly, just inside the doors.

It is important that teachers have this time to finish planning for their day.
Thank you!

OAKS

This week we will be taking the OAKS reading test Tuesday morning and Thursday afternoon. Please make sure students get a good night's sleep, eat a filling breakfast and are not tardy on Tuesday as we will be testing promptly at 9:00am.

Class Picture on Friday!

Class pictures will be taken this Friday, March 9th at 2:15. If you are interested in ordering the group photo please fill out the order form and return it to school by this Friday.

Practice Speeches!!

Practice speeches this weekend! Reminder, speeches are to be between 3-5minutes. Points will be lost for shorter or longer speeches. Below are the criteria students will be evaluated on.  Listen for and talk with your child about areas of strength and areas that may need improvement.

Ideas and Content
- My speech has a clear purpose and main ideas stand out
- I use clear details that support the main ideas
- I am familiar with my topic
- I have thought about my audience. I have tried to make my message clear to my audience

Organization
- My presentation is easy to follow
- I tell things in an order that makes sense
- I have an clear beginning, middle and end
- My conclusion is clear
- My transitions flow smoothly

Language
- I choose words that are expressive and accurate
- I use proper grammar
- I use humor when appropriate or words that convey seriousness  of my topic when appropriate

Delivery
- I make eye contact with the audience
- I speak at an appropriate speed and volume and my voice is energetic
- I speak fluently without unnecessary fillers like "um" or "like
- My body language matches the tone of the speech and doesn't distract the audience