We had a great talk this morning about how much we have going on this week. It is a little overwhelming to some of the students, but I feel they were more relaxed once we talked about everything. Yes, it is going to be busy! I know the students can handle it though and it will turn out wonderful. So what's going on you may ask. . . .here it is:
1. Biography presentations: I am so impressed with most of the students and their hard work to memorize as much of their biography presentations as they can! Wow! The students are so excited about this project, and it is super to see. Most students have been practicing hard each night, while a few students have not been. I am sad to say, but this will show when they do their presentations this week. We have been practicing daily in class, but the students were to practice every night since last Thursday at home for 20 minutes. Most did that and are ready. Some did not; therefore they spent their recesses today practicing, which was too bad because it was so nice outside. Oh well. . . .moving on. . . this is the schedule for the week:
a. I listened to almost everyone practice their oral presentations today. We will have a little more practice time in the classroom.
b. Costumes and props need to be to school by this Wednesday, if they were not sent today. Last week's newsletter asked that they be sent to school today so thank you to those who read my blog carefully and sent them today. If your child did not bring their costumes, I would appreciate them by Wednesday at the latest.
c. We will do a "dress rehersal" on Wednesday with the other 3rd grade students in the other sections coming in to listen and learn.
d. Presentations will start Thursday. Remember that all presentations will be video taped and placed on the students' blog pages, except for the students who signed that they did not want that. I also told 3B students they will get a DVD next week of all the presentations put together in a movie so they have it to keep forever. They were very excited about that aspect!!!
e. I hope to have all presentations done by the end of the day Friday. Costumes will then be sent back home on this day.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. We are moving along quickly because the students are ready and working hard. Thanks for your help and cooperation!
2. Science tests - If you remember, there are many components of our science assessments (visual, manipulative, multiple choice, etc.). The purpose of this is to meet all learning styles and hope for success in a way that meets the learning style of your child. I sent a study guide and science materials home last week for students to begin preparing for this assessment. We will start with the first half on Tuesday afternoon and finish on Thursday afternoon with the last half (we do not have science on Wednesday). Feel free to study more Wednesday night before part 2 of the assessment by using your study guide or materials sent home, but please return the science books with our child on Tuesday. I have reminded the students of this.
3. Math Assessments - We will be finishing up our unit on Geometry tomorrow with a math assessment Wednesday. While there is really no way to study for this assessment, remember to work on the multiplication facts. Even though it is an assessment on geometry, part of it is a quick check to see if students have been working on their facts. Otherwise, don't worry about studying for this assessment.
4. Multiplication Facts - The deadline to earn a "Walking Taco" for knowing all the multiplication facts is this Friday. I have 4 students done with many others very close. Keep working on them!!!!
See. . . .I told you it was a busy week. :) Hang in there. . . .we can do it!!!!
Last but not least. Just a quick note about a field trip coming up next Thursday to Vernon. All 3rd graders in the school district will take part in a celebration for Arbor Day next Thursday by going through various stations on trees, soil, animals, plants, etc. Look for more information to be sent home next week, but I wanted to make you aware of the date. All students will eat sack lunches provided by the school that day so no need to send a sack lunch from home.
Hopefully you are not overwhelmed by all of the information above. We have gone through it all, as I mentioned, and the students are aware of everything going on. Yes, it is a busy time, but they can do it!!!! It sounds like a lot, but we have spent a lot of time preparing so nothing should be a surprise. At least we had a some fun (we always have fun but this was a different kind of fun) and students picked their prizes out of the prize box for all of their great effort on the MAPs test. I was very proud of each of them and they deserved a little pat on the back or fun object to celebrate. Great job 3B!
Oh yeah. . .remember to watch your child's video book review and post a comment or question for them! They would really appreciate it - as would I!!!! Just go to my web page and select the student blog link to reach the list of students. They are so proud of them. . . . and I know you will be too!
Have a great week!
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