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Calendar EventsYearbook Orders Can be made at the office (limited supply)

May 10 Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. Workshop begins at 5:30 p.m.

May 10 9-12 Swim Day - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

May 12 9-12 Recorder End of Year Performance

May 17 2nd Grade Museum Field Trip 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon

9-12 Classes Ancient History Museum - 9 a.m. to noon

May 18 6-9 Zoo Day Presentations 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

May 19 7th Grade Graduation 1:30 p.m. to 3 P.m. 7th grade families only

May 24 Last Day of School

Dixie Montessori Academy1160 N. 645 W. | Washington, UT 84780

(435) 251-8539 dixiemontessoriacademy.org

ReviewMontessoriMay 2017

Director’s Message May 2017

Montessori Philosophy“When the children freely choose their work, concentration, and are working blissfully on their own as members of a respectful, peaceful

community.” ~Maria Montessori

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By maintaining an active literacy life over the summer, you ensure your child will

become a life long Reader, Writer, Listener, and Speaker!

For the summer months we are focusing on reading. Here are a few activities and a list

of books that will keep you reading all summer long!

Enjoy!

Read Between the LinesLearning to infer, or “read between the lines,” is one key to good reading comprehension. Here are some ideas to help you teach inference.

1. Pick a book, and read a few sentences to your child (without him looking) Leave out words that name the setting. Example “Sand stretched in all directions …Cacti dotted the landscape.” Then ask, Can you infer where the story is set?

2. Fables are another way to teach inference. They always have a moral to the story.

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1st Grade Summer Suggested Reading

Noodles by Hans Wilhelm Franklin by Brenda Clark Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel Biscuit by Alyssa Satin Capucilli Clifford by Norman Bridwell Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold Pete the Cat by James Dean The Magic School Bus by Jeanette Lane Arthur by Marc Brown Fancy Nancy by Jane O’Connor

2nd Grade Summer Suggested Reading

Adler, DavidBond, M.Brown, MarcCohen, MiriamHaywood, CarolynHoban, LillianLionni, LeoLobel, ArnoldMcCloskey, RobertMilne, A.A.Parish, PeggyDr. SeussRylant, Cynthia

3rd Grade Summer Suggested Reading

Emily Windsnap by Liz Kessler Magic Tree House Little House by Laura Ingalls Wilder Bunnicula by James Howe Heroes in America

Ivy and Bean by Annie Barrows and Sophie Blackall

Authors: Beverly Cleary Judy Blume Matt Christophe

4th Grade Summer Suggested Reading

Anne of Green Gables by L.M Montgomery A Bear Called Paddington by Michael BondBallet Shoes by Noell Streatfield Black Beauty by Anna Sewell,Little Women by Louise May Alcott,The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe C.S Lewis

Historical Fiction Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan,A Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder,

Fantasy/Science Fiction The Witches by Roald Dahl Tale of Desperaux by Kate DiCamillo

Fiction Because of Winn- Dixie by Kate DiCamillo Hoot by Carl Roy Hiassen

Non-fiction Quest for the Tree Kangaroo by Nic Bishop50 American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet by Dennis DenenbergOur White House: Looking in, Looking Out by David McCullough

5th Grade Suggested Summer Reading

FictionDear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary Frindle by Andrew Clements Holes by Louis Sachar The View from Saturday by E.L. Konigsburg From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate The Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillio The Island by Gary Paulsen Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli Dark Life by Kat Falls Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff Woof by Spencer Quinn Historical Fiction Number the Stars by Lois Lowry Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor The Watson’s go to Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis George Washington’s Socks by Elvira Woodruff A Night Divided by Jennifer Nielsen

3. Use prompts as you read together. Ask questions before you start to read. “Why do you think..,” “How do you know…?”

4. Together look for clues in a book and talk about the clues.

VocabularyA large vocabulary can turn your child into a better reader and writer. Try these everyday ways to help her learn new words.

1. Keep your ears open. When you and your child go places, point out words that people use.

2. Try to find the synonym and antonym of every day words. Keep the list going all summer long.

And the last one... JUST READRead 3-5 books this summer from the suggested list or from age-level books purchased at the Scholastic Book Fair. The book fair is in the music room Monday-Thursday.

Here are some great authors to look for as you read throughout the summer.

Happy Reading!

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Non-Fiction Young Americans – Colonial Williamsburg Series by Joan Lowery Nixon Who Was Thomas Jefferson by Dennis Fraden What Was the Boston Tea Party by Kathleen Krull *Founding Fathers Creators of the U.S. by John Malam

6th Grade Summer Reading List

Fiction – General/Adventure Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery Chomp by Carl Hiaasen Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell Hatchet by Gary Paulsen The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood by Robert Pyle Rush for the Gold by John Feinstein The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett Soar by Joan Bauer The Tiger Rising by Kate DiCamillo Wonder by Raquel J. Palacio

Historical Fiction The Door in the Wall by Marguerite De Angeli Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis Fever, 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson Lyddie by Katherine Paterson My Brother’s Secret by Dan Smith Nick of Time: An Adventure Through Time by Ted Bell The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare Mystery Detectives in Togas by Henry Winterfeld Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie The Pharaoh’s Secret by Marissa Moss

Nonfiction – General A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story by Linda Sue Park Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream by Tanya Lee Stone Choosing Courage: Inspiring True Stories of What it Means to Be a Hero by Peter Collier

7th Grade Summer Reading Fiction – General/AdventureA Separate Peace by John Knowles Black Beauty by Anna Sewell Brian’s Winter by Gary Paulsen The Extra Yard by Mike Lupica Hoot by Carl Hiaasen The Incredible Journey by Sheila Bumford Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Okay for Now by Gary Schmidt Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli Summerlost by Ally Condie White Fang by Jack London

Historical Fiction Ashes of Roses by Mary Jane Auch Hiroshima by Laurence Yep Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes No Promises in the Wind by Irene Hunt Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor Mystery The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas The Diamond of Drury Lane by Julia Golding Holes by Louis Sachar Three Times Lucky by Sheila Turnage

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Graham Cracker Eclair Cake

??? Riddle me this... ???There was a green house. Inside the green house there was a white house. Inside the white house there was a red house. Inside the red house there

were lots of babies. What is it?

Send your response to: abergen@dixiemontessoriacademy.org

for a chance to win a gift card.

Last month’s answer and winner...A watermelon.

Congratulations to Nisis Maile!Please stop by the school to claim your prize.

Ingredients 3 Individual packages graham crackers2 (3 oz.) pkg. instant vanilla pudding mix3 cups milk1 (8 oz.) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions Line bottom of 9 x 13 inch pan with graham crackers.

In a large bowl, combine pudding mix and milk, stir well. Mix whipped topping into pudding mixture. Spread half of mixture over graham cracker layer. Top with another layer of graham crackers and remaining pudding.

Top all with a final layer of graham crackers and frost with chocolate frosting (see directions below). Refrigerate at least two hours before serving to allow the graham crackers to soften.

Frosting1/3 cup cocoa1 cup sugar1 stick butter1/4 cup milk1 tsp vanilla

Directions In a medium sauce pan combine cocoa, sugar, butter, milk.

Bring to a boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and add vanilla.

Cool completely.

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Let everyone know that Dixie Montessori Academy is the very best place for a child to thrive.

Invite them to take a tour so they can see for themselves just how unique we are.

Please have them call 435-251-8539 to set a tour!