3rd grade teachers have set the date for students to have their multiplication facts assessed and mastered. The last day to have your facts assessed by me is April 27th. That gives the students two weeks from tomorrow! Based on what I have seen from the kids, there are only a handful of students in 3B who are going to make it. This makes me a little sad as the effort from some students is not there. Just a reminder that knowing your multiplication facts is something that needs to be worked on outside the normal school day. I have reviewed this many times with students and they know that. We do take time randomly to work on them, but it is something students need to work out at home. Those that master all of their facts will participate in the "Walking Taco" celebration by eating and making walking tacos! Those that don't, will spend the time working on their facts. So, keep working on the facts and let me know when you are ready to be assessed 3B. You can do it!!!
Last week I showed the students another great online resource to use for presentations. It is called "Prezi", and I am sure the students will become very comfortable with the program throughout the next few years. It is common to the traditional powerpoint, but a much better and enjoyable way to make them. Many students in 3B used the program to for their last Inquiry Project, which I will post pictures soon to show. It is an online program, similar to Animoto, in which students log in to use. My account is under my name and password, but students know those and are more than welcome to work in the program.
Book It at home reading program has concluded and there are many 3B students who read and returned their calendars every month! Yeah!!!! These students will be having lunch supplied by me next Friday, April 20th. I will supply pizza, chips, and a beverage for those that successful read each month of Book-It. Other students will have lunch in the cafeteria as normal. So great job to those students who made it!
Our book clubs are going wonderful! I am so impressed with the students reading at home and their awesome discussions with their book clubs!!!! It is interesting to listen to each group and what they share about their reading! True thinking, deeper understanding, and learning happening! For the most part, the students have been very responsible in getting the reading done that their group decides on and coming prepared with their information. Most are also getting very good at accessing their activities on Google Docs to post their thoughts and questions! Isn't technology amazing??? :) We will continue with Book Clubs for a few more weeks as they are going great!
A reminder that if you are ordering a Cadets for a Cause t-shirt the orders are due tomorrow. Information was sent home a few weeks ago with a reminder two weeks ago. Please have your child get that to the office if you are interested in ordering. A reminder to have your child bring in a "canned good" for the Cadets for a Cause fun day as well. A note was sent home previously about this information as well. May 9th, which is Cadets for a Cause day, will be here before you know it!
Enjoy the rest of the week and stay warm!
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