Dear Parents,

            Timber Ridge was a busy place this week. Technology Night, the book fair, and the science fair were all big hits. Thanks to all of you who came out in support of these activities. St. Patrick’s Day was also fun as we looked high and low for leprechauns. Thanks to Mrs. Roach for bringing in a special treat on that day.

            We began our multiplication unit in math this week. We are learning what it means to multiply and exploring the concept of multiplication through pictures, arrays, skip counting on a number line, and repeated addition. We explain the concept by saying that 2x4 really means 2 groups of 4. The kids seem to be catching on quickly. Our sun, moon, and stars unit is a big hit. We have had many interesting books and models brought in. This week we have focused on the phases of the moon, and why the sun seems to move in our sky during the day.

            We also had some extra activities this week. Thank you to Mrs. Roach for doing Adventures in Reading on Thursday and to Mrs. Maggard and Mrs. Ocampo for doing a Great Artist Presentation on Friday. We have two birthdays this weekend. Rob celebrates his birthday tomorrow and Emily will celebrate her birthday on Sunday.

            Next Friday we have a Performing Arts trip to the Cobb Civic Center. We will leave school at 9:00 and return at 12:00. We will be eating lunch after we return. I have added a blog page to my website where I will be posting the Friday letter each week. I will also use it to post reminders for special activities such as the Performing Arts trip. Please check occasionally for updates from the classroom.

            Have a great weekend!