Friday, October 13, 2017
Next week we have PE on Wednesday
I hope you are all well. I had to take an unexpected sub day yesterday because one of my boys and my mom, who is my childcare person, was sick. They are both feeling much better today. I am going to send the book report assignment home again on Monday, just to be sure students have exactly what they need.
Thank you to those of you who have signed up for parent teacher conferences. Conferences are scheduled for Tuesday, October 24th and Thursday, October 26th. I am looking forward to sharing your child's progress and setting some goals for this year. If for some reason these dates do not work for your schedule, please let me know so we can arrange another time to meet. It is important that I communicate with all my families during conference time. Your child is welcome to come to the conference.
We assigned our first homework book report project this week! Your child has been introduced to the options available, and they have chosen a book report project. The directions are in your child’s Friday folder. These projects are designed to help build essential reading skills and to challenge students to use their critical thinking and creativity to show what they are reading at home. Please sit down with your child and talk about which book to do this project on, it should be a book that they have been reading at home. The book does not have to be approved by me, but please make sure the book will work with the project they have selected. We have a rolling due date for completed projects. They should be returned to school and ready to present on October 25th, 26th, or 27th.
In science, we are starting to learn about plant and animal life cycles. We will be comparing the life cycles of a pea plant, butterfly, and a frog through hands-on explorations in our classroom.
We also started a health and safety unit through a project based learning platform. Students learned about the importance of breakfast, sleep, exercise, hand washing, and fire and bike safety. They were also introduced to the five food groups and the risks of smoking. Each student will work with a small group to create a project that teaches our classroom more about a health and safety topic that they feel strongly about. Please ask your child about what they are working on.
Our first field trip is scheduled for Friday, October 20th. If you have not returned the permission slip and fee, please do as soon as possible. f you need help with all or part of the fee, please let me know. Thank you to our chaperones: Chamisa Logemann, Sheila Wogen, Nancy Saha, Linda Gutmann, and Stephanie Schwab. You will need a sack lunch and $5 for the zoo entrance fee. Please come to our classroom at 9:10. Thank you! If you hope to join us for the trip but are not listed above, please let me know as soon as possible. You must have completed a BVSD approved background check to join us on the trip.
Our Fall Party is scheduled for Friday, October 27th. You should have received an email from our room mom regarding this event. Our room mom is also in charge of the 3rd-grade basket for the Kohl Truck or Treat, which is on Friday, October 27th.
Homework Ideas for Next Week
- Work on the book report project!
- ReadingPlus or iReady lessons at least once per week.
- Check in with your child about their Mystery State assignment. Help your child practice their Dictado sentence. This should be written in their homework notebook each week.
- Practice math X and / facts 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,7, 8, 9, and 10. 5 minutes daily
- Have your child use MobyMax to practice math, reading, writing, social studies, science and more! It is a great resource as it adjusts content and pace for each student’s level and needs. The Fact Fluency folder on MobyMax is a great place for students to practice math facts.
Important Dates to Remember
Friday, October 13th NO SCHOOL Teacher Professional Development
Tuesday, October 17th Jog-a-Thon pledges due
Friday, October 20- Field Trip to Denver Zoo
Tuesday, October 24th and Thursday, October 26th- Parent-teacher conferences
Friday, October 27th-Fall Party 1:30-2:30 Parents are welcome to join us in our classroom to celebrate.
Friday, October 27th- Trunk or Treat 5:30-7:30
Sincerely,
Mrs. Aisha Galt
