Dear Parents,
We spent this week wrapping up units in science and social studies. We also did a short unit on the metric system and began a new unit in health (see binder for in-class project next Friday) . The children had an opportunity to show off their math skills in the first of three Continental Math League competitions. They also had the exciting opportunities to share some time with Ms. Cackley and Ms. Dolinsky who hosted them for both writing and reading lessons as I worked on a short measurement unit with their classes. I think they would consider it a busy but productive week. I know that I’m ready for the long weekend and suspect that they feel the same!
Next week we will begin our Math unit on multiplication. Your children will be learning their facts from 1-12. To help with this unit, I would like to ask that each child have a set of multiplication flash cards at home to help with the daily review of these facts. At a minimum, please visit one of the many math sites that I’ve offered in the past (such as www.aplusmath.com) to access virtual math cards that can be practiced independently and free of charge. The math department has high expectations for our third graders and fully expects command of these facts by the end of the year. As much as we do in the classroom to support this skill, extra home practice will be necessary also. Coming soon in other content areas: food cycles and food webs AND Ancient Rome!
I would like to thank everyone for returning the swimming field trip slips in such a timely manner. The children are excited for the opportunity to swim in the newly constructed Yorktown pool. We do need some help with this activity. We need a couple of parents to meet the bus at Yorktown at 9:45, and then again at 10:45 to assist the girls in changing in the locker room. This task can be shared between individuals throughout the week. If you can help with this, please let me know. Our swim dates are listed on the calendar below.
Below are a couple of important dates to put on your calendars:
Monday January 17th- Martin Luther King Holiday- No School
Friday January 20th- Last day of 2nd Quarter
Monday January 23rd- Teacher Work Day- No School for Children
Wednesday January 25-Tuesday January 31- Swimming at Yorktown
Friday January 27- Sock Hop
Thanks to all who recently submitted game calendars for winter sports. I promise to visit games soon. We are starting a kitchen renovation project and I’m finding that it’s a little more time consuming than anticipated!
Have a wonderful weekend and I look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday.
Sincerely,
Ms. Coffman
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