Thanks to all who helped put our Thanksgiving potluck together. The class had a great time and it really did feel like a family. Also, I'm not sure who put the flowers on my desk, but thank you.
Updates:
This week, all 3rd grade classes will be testing for Theme 2 of Houghton Mifflin (our reading program). This test will consist of reading comprehension, fluency, writing, grammar skills, and spelling. If you are interested in seeing how your child did, I can write a note on next weeks weekly report. Students should be able to read at least 85 words per minute at this point of 3rd grade.
Literature circles are due this Thursday. I assigned them extra pages because of the vacation. This week, I'll have students get onto the computer to take a short quiz on their Literature book for the week.
Please be sure your child is practicing multiplication facts 1-12. I know this can be trying, but it is important for them to learn all facts this year. I got a multiplication rap from Mrs. Chapa that I will try out. If you have any other fun activities that have worked at home, maybe you can come and share them with the class.
See you Monday!
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Monday, November 12, 2007
Spectra Performance/Potluck
The Spectra performance is on for this Wednesday with Christopher. Performances will not begin until 10:15. I mentioned that they would start at 10:00, but Christopher would like the students to rehearse briefly before you arrive. So please come closer to 10:15.
The potluck is also in the works for Friday. We can begin set up around 11:00 and have the class sit down to eat at about 11:15 or so. It looks like we'll have a lot of food, so come ready to eat!
Another change this week will be the time of Literature Circles. We have a school assembly at 8:00 on Thursday, so I would like to have Lit. Circles after recess (promptly at 9:40). Your child will be assigned their regular job to be turned in the Thursday we return from vacation.
Report cards will also be going home on Friday. So please look for the manila envelope with your child's name.
The potluck is also in the works for Friday. We can begin set up around 11:00 and have the class sit down to eat at about 11:15 or so. It looks like we'll have a lot of food, so come ready to eat!
Another change this week will be the time of Literature Circles. We have a school assembly at 8:00 on Thursday, so I would like to have Lit. Circles after recess (promptly at 9:40). Your child will be assigned their regular job to be turned in the Thursday we return from vacation.
Report cards will also be going home on Friday. So please look for the manila envelope with your child's name.
Monday, November 5, 2007
Change in Dates
It was brought to my attention that I posted the wrong dates for some upcoming events. The Spectra Teacher would like to invite the parents on Wednesday, November 14 at 10:00. I would like to have a pre Thanksgiving potluck on Friday, November 16. Sorry about that!
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Back on Track
Hello 3rd grade families! Hope you are all enjoying the extra hour and beautiful weather. I sure needed it after the week of Halloween. A big thank-you to all of the parents who helped get the Halloween party off to a nice start. The kids had a great time and it seemed like we had just the right activities for them.
The Spectra Arts teacher, Christopher, has been coming into our classroom once a week to work on drama with the students. His last day with our class is Wednesday, November 16. He thought it would be nice to invite the parents to a short performance on that day. If you can make it, please come from 10:00-10:55. The kids would love to share their talent with you.
I was also thinking about having a Thanksgiving potluck on Friday, November 18, beginning around 11:00 with the students. Since we are sort of a family (we do spend a lot of time together), I thought it would be a nice way to acknowledge our thanks to one another. What are your ideas?
Upcoming events:
1. We'll have 1 more book order before Winter Break.
2. Students should have the 4's memorized by now and should be learning the 6's for multiplication.
Reminders:
Library day is every Tuesday morning for our class. Many students are forgetting to bring in their books. Please remind them at home. Also, it is important to keep the Literature Circle books in a safe place so they do not get lost. Homework packets are being turned in without names. Make sure your child writes their name on each page of the packet.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
The Spectra Arts teacher, Christopher, has been coming into our classroom once a week to work on drama with the students. His last day with our class is Wednesday, November 16. He thought it would be nice to invite the parents to a short performance on that day. If you can make it, please come from 10:00-10:55. The kids would love to share their talent with you.
I was also thinking about having a Thanksgiving potluck on Friday, November 18, beginning around 11:00 with the students. Since we are sort of a family (we do spend a lot of time together), I thought it would be a nice way to acknowledge our thanks to one another. What are your ideas?
Upcoming events:
1. We'll have 1 more book order before Winter Break.
2. Students should have the 4's memorized by now and should be learning the 6's for multiplication.
Reminders:
Library day is every Tuesday morning for our class. Many students are forgetting to bring in their books. Please remind them at home. Also, it is important to keep the Literature Circle books in a safe place so they do not get lost. Homework packets are being turned in without names. Make sure your child writes their name on each page of the packet.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
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