Weekly Update and Winter Wishes

 Hi Parents!

I'm writing today to wish you a happy, healthy, joyful winter break, and to pass along wishes for the happiest of holidays. 

I'd also like to offer my sincerest thanks for the treats and gift cards so many of you sent.  I am humbled by your kindness and generosity.  :)

Enjoy the time off!  May you rest, recharge, and relax.  May you connect with your family and loved ones.  May your pants with buttons fit in January.  :)

Many Blessings! 

Free Supper and Snack 

Please see the note below from Principal Smith

 

Dear Families,

       

As you know, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers all Loudoun County Public School Students (LCPS) a supper when families sign up to opt-in to this program. Beginning the week we return from Winter Break,  LCPS will expand this free supper option to include an afternoon snack. IF YOU WOULD LIKE a "take home a snack and supper" to be distributed to your child at the end of each day to take home, PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW by 1/3/2022.

 

Rivera- After School Snack and Supper Form

 

If you have more than one child, you will receive this form from each of your children's teachers. Please note that meal counts are taken separately for each student by their own teacher.

 

Thank you!

 

Hutchison Farm Elementary Staff

Interims

I sent an interim earlier today for everyone. There is no need to worry because you received one. It is basically just a summary of what is in Phoenix at this point in the quarter. I just thought you would like to see how your child is doing. We are now halfway through the 2nd quarter. I know we have covered some pretty tough material so far this quarter! Thank you for all you have done to support both me and your child! I couldn’t do what I do without you!

Multiplication

We recently worked on 2x2 digit multiplication. This posed a big challenge for many students. When we return from break, we will begin division (!). Since many of the students are still struggling with the multiplication, I would like for them to continue to practice it over break. At this point, they can benefit from just repetition. Unfortunately, there is no fun way to master this skill then to just practice it. By practicing it, they will memorize their facts and the steps.  Below you will see a chart we used to help them memorize the steps. 

Virginia Studies Weekly Payment:

The Online School Payment Portal has finally opened. Please make sure to go on and pay for your child’s Virginia Studies Weekly Newspaper. These were noted on the supply list and we have already begun to receive and use them. You can log on from the Hutchison Farm website, or use this direct link. The newspapers are $8.15 per student. Please make sure that you have selected me, Kristen Rivera as the teacher, so your payment is processed under our class. 

Focus Areas for the Week After Break:

• Reading:  Nonfiction- We will put our knowledge of non fiction to use, as we begin our first research project on Weather. The students will research, write, review and create a presentation on their selected Extreme Weather topic. 

• Math:  We will begin division. Please make sure your child is memorizing their multiplication facts. Division can be very challenging and frustrating for the students if they do not know their multiplication facts. 

•  Virginia Studies:  We will begin Chapter 4- A Growing Virginia. A study guide will come home after the new year. 

As always, I welcome your questions, comments, and feedback.

Weekly Update

 Hi Parents!

Winter Movie and Activity

Our winter celebration will look different this year. This year we will celebrate Winter on Friday, December 17th. Our day will consist of the school Sing Along, creating a gingerbread house out of paper bags, Building a snowman fort out of marshmallows and toothpicks, then ending with watching the movie Elf. I told the students that they may bring in an extra special snack if they want to eat while we enjoy the movie. Please fill out THIS FORM to give your child permission to watch the movie Elf. It is sure to be a fun day!

VA Studies Chapter 3 test

The test on Chapter 3 will be on Wednesday, December 15th. The study guide went home a couple weeks ago. Please make sure your child reviews it. There is quite a bit of information on it that we have covered. They also made flashcards for the chapter today. They can use those to study as well! 

Spelling:

There will be no spelling words next week.

Virginia Studies Weekly Payment:

The Online School Payment Portal has finally opened. Please make sure to go on and pay for your child’s Virginia Studies Weekly Newspaper. These were noted on the supply list and we have already begun to receive and use them. You can log on from the Hutchison Farm website, or use this direct link. The newspapers are $8.15 per student. Please make sure that you have selected me, Kristen Rivera as the teacher, so your payment is processed under our class. 

 

 

Focus Areas for Next Week and the Week After Break:

• Reading:  Nonfiction- We will put our knowledge of non fiction to use, as we begin our first research project on Weather. The students will research, write, review and create a presentation on their selected Extreme Weather topic. 

• Math:  We will wrap up multiplication next week and move into division. Please make sure your child is memorizing their multiplication facts. Division can be very challenging and frustrating for the students if they do not know their multiplication facts. 

 Please make sure your child is memorizing their  multiplication facts!!

• Virginia Studies:  We will begin Chapter 4- A Growing Virginia. A study guide will come home after the new year. 

• Writing: We will read and write about different holidays around the world. 

As always, I welcome your questions, comments, and feedback.

Weekly Update

 Hi Parents!

VA Studies Chapter 3 Study Guide:

The study guide for chapter 3- Jamestown went home earlier this week in your child’s Take Home Folder. Please make sure they are studying this a little each night. This chapter contains so much information and needs to be reviewed at home as well as at school. The test for chapter 3 is scheduled for December 15th. 

Yearbook Contest:

The annual yearbook cover contest has begun! The instructions and guidelines went home today in your child’s Take Home Folder. Please make sure to read through those thoroughly if you would like to enter. This is an optional contest and all submissions are due to Ms. Lightweis by December 8th. 

Spelling:

Your child has new spelling words. The next spelling test is Friday, December 10th. 

Virginia Studies Weekly Payment:

The Online School Payment Portal has finally opened. Please make sure to go on and pay for your child’s Virginia Studies Weekly Newspaper. These were noted on the supply list and we have already begun to receive and use them. You can log on from the Hutchison Farm website, or use this direct link. The newspapers are $8.15 per student. Please make sure that you have selected me, Kristen Rivera as the teacher, so your payment is processed under our class. 

Focus Areas for the Week After Break:

• Reading:  Nonfiction- We will look at how to take notes and practice our note taking skills with various nonfiction books and our VA Studies textbook.

• Math:  We will continue working on multiplication. The students will be able to solve 2x1, 2x2, and 3x1 multiplication problems using the standard algorithm and partial products. 

 Please make sure your child is memorizing their  multiplication facts!!

• Virginia Studies:  We will continue with Chapter 3- Jamestown

As always, I welcome your questions, comments, and feedback.