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Weekly Update #37: May 22 - May 26

5/26/2017

Awesome Field Day! We had an amazing, fun Field Day! I truly love this class of ours. So, glad we got this super fun day together. Check out tons of pictures below! :)
Conference Forms Please, sign the stapled conference form that went home in your child's Thursday folder and return it on Tuesday. Thank you!
Grades are Done! The last set of grades have been entered into Home Access. Report cards will be going home on the last day of school (June 1st). Home Access Link
Summer Reading Our school has two fun ways for your child to keep up on their reading! Information about the England Summer Reading Program Click Here The "Beach Blanket Bingo Challenge" also called the Summer Reading Bingo "blue" Sheet...and a new 3rd grade Summer Book Club Website Click Here
School Supply Packet Last day to purchase School Supply Pack for next year Click Here To Order

Upcoming Events:.

May 29 - No School (Memorial Day)
May 30 - 5th Grade Graduation
May 31 - Talent Show (5th graders) - Performance for school @ 8:00am
May 31 - Lettering Activity with Mr. Hamrick @ 10:45am
June 1 - Last Day of School and 3rd Grade Party @ 1:30pm
June 9 - Last day to purchase School Supply Pack Click Here To Order

What has been happening in our class:

Writing - Cursive! The kids have been working on a cursive writing packet.
Reading - Book Club Reviews - Google Presentations
Math - Geometrocity - Team project
Science - Wrapped up our Space unit

Weekly Update #36: May 15 - May 19

5/19/2017

Congratulations! Avery, Malar and Aryan got over 350 points this year doing Math Superstars! They had a special lunch with Ms. Stowe today. Nice job!
Thank you: A big, warm thank you to Raj, Malar and Avery's parents for purchasing a book at the Book Fair for me. I can't thank you enough for your contribution to our classroom library. :)
Field Day Schedule: Want to know our Field Day schedule? Lunch time? Activities? Volunteer? Click on this link: England PE
Home Access: Last day to turn in any assignment is on May 23. Home Access Link

Upcoming Events:.

May 22 - Return library books to the school library
May 23 - Science DCA (Space) and Last Day to turn in any assignments!
May 26 - Field Day (volunteers needed)
May 29 - No School (Memorial Day)
June 1 - Last Day of School and 3rd Grade Party @ 1:30pm

What's Been Happening In Class?

Writing: Persuasive Writing
Reading: Book Clubs - ask your child what book they are reading!
Math: Addition, Subtraction Algorithms (larger numbers)
Science: Space
Social Studies: Important people in our history - Timelines

Weekly Update #35: May 8 - May 12

5/12/2017

Thank you! The tie dye activity was a success! The kids loved it! Remember, to wear your t-shirt on Field Day, May 26th.
Field Day Schedule: Want to know our Field Day schedule? Lunch time? Activities? Volunteer? Click on this link: England PE
Supplies Needed: Expo markers (any color)
Home Access Updated: Please, check this regularly to stay on top of your kiddos performance in class. I will forewarn you that second semester can be more challenging as we prepare these kiddos for STAAR and 4th grade. Expectations on graded work will increase. Home Access Link

Upcoming Events:.

May 15 - Book Fair Preview Day - kids will come home with a "Wish list of Books" they want :)
May 17 - 18th - Spring Book Fair (volunteer by signing up HERE)
May 18 - Spotlight Night at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
May 22 - Return library books to the school library
May 23 - Science DCA (Space) and Last Day to turn in any assignments!
May 26 - Field Day (volunteers needed)
May 29 - No School (Memorial Day)
June 1 - Last Day of School and 3rd Grade Party!

What's Been Happening In Class?

Writing: Poetry Writing
Reading: Book Clubs - ask your child what book they are reading!
Math: Addition, Subtraction Algorithms (larger numbers)
Science: Animal/Insect and Plant Lifecycles

Weekly Update #34: May 1 - May 5

5/2/2017

White T-Shirt By Next Thursday (May 11): We will be tie-dying white t-shirts next Friday during Eslot (8:00 - 8:30am). These t-shirts will be worn during Field Day (an email coming soon). Please, have your child bring an old or new white t-shirt to school by next Thursday, May 11. Inexpensive white t-shirts can be purchased at the Dollar Store, Michael's and Walmart.
Supplies Needed: Expo markers (any color)
Home Access Updated: Please, check this regularly to stay on top of your kiddos performance in class. I will forewarn you that second semester can be more challenging as we prepare these kiddos for STAAR and 4th grade. Expectations on graded work will increase. Home Access Link

Upcoming Events:.

May 8 - STAAR Math (closed campus to parents and volunteers)
May 9 - STAAR Reading (closed campus to parents and volunteers)
May 11 - Bring in a white t-shirt (new or old) for tie dye project
May 12 - Last day to return the "yellow" Pre-Registration form and Science DCA (Life Cycles)
May 12 - Tie Dye T-shirts for Field Day (any volunteers?) and Robot Watson Presentation
May 17 - 18th - Spring Book Fair (volunteer by signing up HERE)
May 18 - Spotlight Night at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
May 22 - Start turning in library books to the school library
May 23 - Science DCA (Space) and Last Day to turn in any assignments!
May 26 - Field Day (volunteers needed)

What's Been Happening In Class?

Writing: Poetry Writing and Conventions (Verb Tenses)
Reading: STAAR Practice - poems, nonfiction (informational), IStation, task card practice
Math: STAAR Review - Area/Perimeter, Geometry (shapes), Tables/Charts/Graphs, Elapsed Time
Science: Animal Observations (structure/function/behavior), New Science Unit - Life Cycles