Success in the Savanna 6/1/12

Dear Parents: 

 

            The class has officially been turned into Tuckahoe Town.  This week was the kick off to this culminating economics activity. The children have been quite excited to figure out what good or service they will provide, and whom they will work with.  Next week, a portion of our day will be dedicated to production of goods, creating advertising, setting prices and getting ready for the big sale day on June 15^th. 

            The rest of this week has been busy with the wrap-up of various units including geometry and government.  We will be having a geometry test next Tuesday or Wednesday. There will not be test for our government issue but students will likely have some sort of written assessment on Economics following our Tuckahoe Town presentations.  In our literature circles, we are working on plays that will be performed in the classroom next week.  We are just starting chapter 8 in our Health book and will be doing a project on safety in the coming weeks.  Finally, we have further harvested crops from our AFAC Plot for Hunger.  Our donations now amount to approx. 50 lbs.  Wow; what an accomplishment!

            Next week, we will be visiting Mr. Bowman to learn about the instrumental music program for next year.  Family life is also scheduled to begin and we will be visited by a member of the Arlington County Library to talk about summer reading programs.  Finally, we are already starting to look forward to Colonial Day which will provide a glimpse into the future for all our third graders.  Colonial Day is scheduled for Friday, June 8.  Tuckahoe Town is one week later on Friday, June 15^th.  Look in the Friday Folder for more information about the Tuckahoe Town event. 

            As we come to the last three weeks of school, I would like to once again ask for your additional help in making sure your child comes to school ready to learn.  There is a perception that once the SOL testing is over, and the pools open, that school is over.  We have three weeks remaining in our school calendar.  During this time we do have the opportunity to do a few fun special projects along with concluding our regular curriculum. The children and I have been talking about “finishing the year strong” and your help at home reinforcing this is most appreciated.

            I hope everyone has a nice weekend.

                                                            Sincerely,

                                                                        Ms. Coffman