December
19, 2014
Dear
Families,
Wow… some of the kids and I were commenting what a
fast this has been! It is such a
busy time of year and we are pulled in so many different directions but in the
classroom we tried to maintain a sense of normalcy with our daily agenda and
work this week. And I think the
students should pat themselves on the shoulder for a job well done!
I see lots of portfolios being returned as the week
unfolds. I hope you found it
informative and interesting to look at. We will put a sampling of our weather studies in it
soon… and we move on to the study of the human body!
I
believe all students at this point are typing their persuasive writings. Although being able to type fluently is
not a third grade expectation our students are getting real and authentic practice. Also it has them re-look at their
writing and do one last edit or revision.
Lastly, I feel as though it teaches paragraphing well. Students will support one another
and say “Oh, I just finished my introduction… where are you?” “I am on my first reason paragraph…”
As you know by now, the third grade will take part
in a Winter Solstice celebration in the morning of Tuesday 12/23, rotating to
different classrooms. Also our class
will have a small holiday
celebration that
afternoon, 12/23, in our classroom with a classroom supply gift exchange. Lastly,
we would love to have some holiday fruit or homemade treats to offer the kids for that Tuesday afternoon. Interested??!
Please send in a note or an e.mail
in any way you might be able to help! And as always, thank you for your
support! Wishing you a happy
Holiday time with family and friends!
Volunteers and/or Contributions
Needed!
*Grade 3-winter solstice celebration 12/23, 8:45 – 10:30
Volunteers needed
Donations needed:
bag of birdseed needed
sandwich baggies
*Holiday Party 12/23
Fruit (Clementine’s)
homemade holiday treats
contributions. (Peanut free)
Holiday small plates
*Small classroom supply gift,
wrapped, that the class can
use in the New Year.
See Circle Letter for
suggestions.
Gift exchange on 12/23.
Please send an e.mail or a
note if interested in
helping in anyway