Everyone in 3B is working hard and getting through our ITBS testing. We have two test to take tomorrow and will finish up on Wednesday with the last one. I am pleased how hard the students are trying and using their "test taking tips" along the way! They have been troopers! Thank you to everyone as well in making sure that there are not a lot of students gone during this time. I understanding if your child is ill that they should be home...we can't help that and want them to rest and get better. But thank you for not scheduling many appointments during this time! It helps a lot with the students' comfort levels and routine of the day to be here as much as possible! I have to agree with the students that I will also be glad when the testing is over and we can get back to a routine!
Thanks to everyone who sent in pictures for our "Oh! The Places You Have Been!" bulletin board for social studies!!! It will be fun to look at all the pictures and the travels of 3B. If you have not sent your child's pictures and would like to, feel free to send them in tomorrow. I would like to get all the pictures up by tomorrow night so we can use them to build our understanding of communities.
Due to testing, we did not get our math assessment in last week for unit 3 on measurement. I hope to finish that unit up this week and have the assessment by Thursday or Friday. We just did a bunch of activities on perimeter (as you know from your child singing "The Perimeter Song" to you ) and now we will be moving into area. Look for "The Area Song" to come home soon as well! :) I have found that the students have a great understanding of measuring to the nearest inch and half inch but struggle when it comes to nearest quarter of an inch. If you are not busy at home some night, have your child get a rule and practice measuring the the nearest quarter of an inch. While this is not a "secure" goal for math, it is something that you could work on at home. There are also a few measurement links on my webpage that students can work on at home as well. Always something to do.....
I will be sending home an invitation for our first Character Counts celebration that will be held next Wednesday afternoon. Please note that parents are invited to this celebration and will be working on an activity with your 3B child. It is all explained on the invitation. If you are unable to attend due to conflicts, please have your 3B student let me know so that I can find other adults to work with him/her. If you volunteered to supply snacks for this celebration, a reminder note will be sent to you by the end of the week. Fun times ahead!
Just a reminder that fundraiser pick up is tonight at the elementary school. Please remember that if your child sold items for the fundraiser that he/she is responsible for picking them up and getting them delivered.
There is also a 3 hour early out this Wednesday for teacher inservice.
Have a great week and stay warm!
No comments:
Post a Comment