September 21, 2018

Testing out paper helicopters. We were looking for examples of friction and gravity.

One of my favorites moments happened at the end of the day on Thursday. We had a full day and I could tell they were exhausted from the heat, Wednesday night activities, and the work they had done in class. They beat me to the classroom and as I turned the corner into the room, there they all sat. Their chairs put away, quiet as mice, and smiling from ear to ear. I burst into a big smile and we all shared a laugh. They were so proud of themselves and the choice they had made, and in that moment a bit of community was built. A memory we could laugh about and remember later. They were proud of their efforts and I was overjoyed by their actions. 

Reminder: NO SCHOOL on Friday, Sept. 28.

FISH FOLDERS:

*Here is what is in their Weekend "fish" Folders.

- Little Maroons Basketball Camps - Information Flier

- Grandparent/friend's Day (2 orange flier)

- Spelling Test 

- Misc. papers from the week

HOMEWORK FOLDERS:

*Here is what is coming home in the Homework Folder on Monday.

- Reading Minutes: Hand in previous reading minutes. A new reading paper will come home on Monday in their homework folder. This is due Oct. 1.

- Math Homework: Please have your child complete and return this paper by Friday, Sept. 28. Remember to circle and send back any problems that are too confusing to problem solve.

- Word Work - NO spelling words this week. We will be practicing our High Frequency words and some challenge words.

WALK-A-THON:

The Walk-a-thon event will happen on September 26 from 1:00-2:15 on the High School track. Parents are welcome to come and join us as we run, skip, sprint, dance, and walk around the track.

GRANDPARENT/FRIENDS DAY:

Grandparent/friend's Day will be Thursday, Oct. 4 from 1:30-3:15. There was an orange paper that came home today in the "Fish" Folder. Please pass on date and time to those who would love to join us in 3rd grade for the afternoon! Let me know if you need another note to pass along.

LIBRARY BOOKS and GYM SHOES:

*Our class has library on Thursday. Please bring in books on Thursday mornings! 

*Our class has gym on Tuesdays & Fridays.

LUNCH HELPERS:

Many of you had an interest in helping during our Wednesday lunch time. Please use this link to sign up. I appreciate your volunteering SO MUCH! 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a49aaa828a6fa7-wednesday

 

IMPORTANT DATES:

Sept. 22 (Sat): Kids Resale @ High School from 9:00-12:00

Sept. 24 (Mon): Reading Minutes DUE

Sept. 26 (Wed): Walk-a-Thon at High School Track 

Sept. 27 (Thurs): Library Books DUE

                           Math Homework DUE

Sept. 28 (Fri): NO SCHOOL

Oct. 1 (Mon): Reading Minutes Due

Oct. 4 (Thurs): Grandparent's Day, 1:30-3:15 PM

Oct. 25-26 (Thurs-Fri): No School, Teachers @ CEA Convention