NIGHTLY READING:

Just a reminder to practice the book in your child's folder every night until it can be read fluently and at a quick pace.  Remind your child to pause at commas and stop at periods.  Also, work on  reading with excitement when there is an exclamation point.  Thanks!

SPRING BREAK:

March 20th and 21st, a Thursday and Friday, is our spring break.  We will now be in school on the 24th and 25th to make-up missed days for snow.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR:
The book fair will be set up in the elementary computer lab the afternoon of parent/teacher conferences.

BERNIE SCHOOL DISTRICT'S PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN SCREENING:

If you have or know someone who has a child that will be ages 3,4,or 5 by July 31st and live in the Bernie School District, Please call 573-293-5335 Ext. 229 for a screening appointment. Screening dates:
4 year olds: Monday, March 24th
5 year olds: Tuesday, March 25th
3 year olds: Wednesday, March 26th

St. PATRICK'S DAY:

Monday, March 17th, is St. Patrick's Day.  Remember to have your child wear green! :)

SPRING CLASS PICTURES:
Swaffords will be taking our class picture on Tuesday, March 11th. 

SPRING CLASS PICTURES:
Swaffords will be rescheduling class picture day, which was originally scheduled for March 4th. 

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES:

Conferences are March 18th, after school.  Please make a point to schedule a time slot with me so that we may discuss your child's progress and ensure s/he is ready for first grade.