Weekly Update 12.18.18
By carrievaughan In News & Updates On December 18, 2018
Be on the Lookout for…
- There will not be Tuesday Folders today. You can expect a full folder when we return in 2019!
- Scholastic Book Orders should have come home today unless you made other arrangements. Thank you for ordering! We earned 5 free books for our class!
- 2nd quarter interim reports came home Friday, Dec 7th. Please sign and return them asap.
- Students will participate in some fun holiday activities Thursday, Dec 20th. If you signed up to donate an item, please send it BEFORE Thursday so I can be sure we will have all materials. word- Hullabaloo
- On Friday, Dec 21st, there is an early release day for students. We will do some academic drills and challenges early in the day, then I will be providing popcorn and juice for students to snack on while watching The Christmas Chronicles- a PG rated Netflix original. Please fill out this Google Form so I have your permission for your child to watch this film.
- I must say that I feel so blessed to be your child’s classroom teacher. We have a great group and that is because of the wonderful families who have molded these young minds. Have a wonderful holiday with your families! I look forward to a wonderful 2019!
This week in Literacy:
We will read a variety of fun holiday books and make some progress reading our class novel, Restart. We will also take a few shorter quizzes of Main Idea and Theme that have been covered this quarter.
Students completed a writing piece this week based on the book “The Best Part of Me“. This book is written by a local author and teacher! Students will focus on something special about their body that makes them strong, beautiful, or unique. Students will create a special final piece that will be frameworthy 🙂
This week in Math:
Students are wrapping up Unit 4 and will take a final test this week. Multiplication/division has been the major focus in 2nd quarter. Memorization of facts is an expectation come January when students begin their timed quizzes! There are tons of great resources for this skill- please check some out here in this amazing math review resource organized by skill.
This quarter in Science:Â Â
| 3.L.1 | Understand human body systems and how they are essential for life: protection, movement, and support. |
| 3.L.1.1 | Compare the difference functions of the skeletal and muscular systems. |
| 3.L.1.2 | Explain why skin is necessary for protection and for the body to remain healthy. |
