Happy Friday Parents!
We had a busy day here in 3rd grade! We began our
day with an assembly where the Inquirer awards were given out for each class.
In our class we held a vote where the students wrote down the name of the
person who is an Inquirer. Our class decided on Shane! Shane is both curious
and inquisitive; he frequently asks critical questions that go above and beyond
what is happening in class. After the awards we participated in a yoga house
game!
After the game we came back to class and the students worked
on some word problems in math. They do have homework tonight as I decided to
focus more attention on addition and subtraction skills instead of math games
this week in preparation for their upcoming math test at the end of next week.
After math we had language where all students completed the spelling
test and then worked on quotation mark work. I have sent home the spelling
tests and really appreciate them coming back signed by parents to ensure that they
have been seen.
In UOI we have begun working on the safety portion of our
Manners and Safety unit. The students were given an emergency survival scenario,
and asked to rant items that they had in order of importance in order to
survive. The students were lost in the woods with a series of items ranging
from matches to chocolate bars, and worked together in groups to come up with
how they would handle this situation. Groups were then asked to justify their opinions
to the class and then reflected on what was the most difficult part of this
scenario. The answers to the most important items varied, some groups claimed
that having walkie talkies was the most important, and one decided that water
was the most important. Afterward we discussed the importance of being good
communicators, being a good friend in emergency situations, looking out for one
another and being responsible. This scenario was a lot of fun for the class but
it also stressed the importance of knowing what to do in emergencies and
staying safe.
After lunch and recess we continued with our UOI
presentation for Manners Around the World. I am so proud of all of the work
that the class has accomplished and the creativity that the put into their
assignments. These presentations were very well done, and I am so happy that
all of the students felt comfortable at the front of the room presenting to the
class. The videos of the presentations will be posted shortly so you can see
your children in action and all of their hard work!
We finished the day with Gym and agendas before heading off
to kiss and ride!
Important reminders:
- · Math homework on page 50 and 51 in the Math Homework book
- · Please sign and return spelling test
- · Read 25 minutes per night and log in log book.
- · I have sent an email to parents regarding a Self-Study survey for parents
- · I have also sent home information on the Summative assignment for our Manners and Safety UOI
- · I have also sent home an invitation to the Movie Night and Dance put on by the Parent Guild at St. Jude’s. This was a wonderful event last year and hoping there will be many students in attendance this year as well! Please send back the form and return it with payment by October 13th!
Have the most wonderful weekend!
Ms. Glover