1/24/2011

Today was so wonderful! This morning we took our science mealworm quiz. In the afternoon, we learned more about the life of our caterpillars. We also learned about pronouns. Finally, in the afternoon, the 7/8 social studies students shared with us the books they had written. We learned so much from them!

We are reading to Waikiki! Ask your child to share the details of this awesome opportunity with you tonight. The letter will explain all of the important information. Students are bringing home a biography detail sheet today for use after reading. These will be turned in on January 28th. Happy reading folks!



*Please encourage your child to bring a water bottle to class so he/she does not have to leave class when thirsty!



We GYM on Tuesday and Thursday! Bring all necessary items for these days!





Here's what we have for you today:



Science:

We took our mealworm quiz today.

Reading:

3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes each day



4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes each day



Reading to Waikiki started January 10th. Tickets will be collected every Monday. Our reading to Waikiki Party will be help in the gym from 10:00-11:00 on Friday, February 4.



Spelling:

Test and work due February 7th (Monday).



Language Arts:

Persuasive Writing Due February 4th

See the letter with the details! We completed brainstorming and the first draft in class. Students should post a copy on our class language arts wiki.

It should have two tags 1. Username+persuasive 2. La





Read Biography by Jan 28 and return the orange letter signed by a parent when you finish reading your book. ALSO, RETURN THE WHITE DETAIL INFORMATION sheet on Jan 28th. At the top of the letter, write your name and the name of the biography you read.





3rd Grade Math:

HL 6.5 and 6.6

PRACTICE your facts BEFORE you take any timed tests online!

How to take online tests:



Go to Mrs. Butzin’s Blog



GO to Frequently Visited Places



Click on3rd grade online MATH TEST site!



Login and take the assigned tests. (Use your school password)



3rd Grade End of year fact expectations:



Students should have quick mental recall of the following number of facts by the end of the year: 30 addition/30 subtraction facts in 2 mins and 50 division/50 multiplication facts in 3 mins





4th Grade Math:

Test letter signed. JP 185-188 (#5 on 188 is optional) SL 7.1 Angles projects are due on Friday the 28th!

REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PLANNER SIGNED EVERY DAY!



Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!





Bring Sharpened Pencils!



Bring HEALTHY Snack!



Get Planner Signed!



BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS:

We would love to share in your child’s birthday celebration. If you would like your child to celebrate their birthday at school, please note the following ideas for celebrations:



Please prepare an individual snack for each child.



Please PRECUT large items providing 27 napkins/plates and other necessary utensils.



There are 27 of us!



We will celebrate all birthdays during the designated snack time!



No peanuts please!



If you would prefer that your child not participate in birthday celebrations, please let me know as soon as possible.

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