Hello parents,

I have been updating grades, however, they won't be completely finished until tomorrow, so ready for your viewing this weekend. 

Everyone should have a conference time scheduled for Wednesday.  If you don't know your time, you can call the office.  If there is a conflict with your time, please email me and we can change it.

We are reading Ramona Quimby, Age 8 as a class to learn how to do literature circles.  After spring break we will be doing literature circles.

Remember IREAD is on Monday for 3rd graders.  This is a mandatory test from the state.  If your child does not take the test, they will have to participate in remediation and retake the test in the summer.  So, please make sure they are in school on Monday and get enough sleep and a healthy breakfast!  Also, just like ISTEP, you may bring in a healthy snack.

Hello parents,

If you receive an email tonight from scholastic, it is about a writing contest the kids are entering.  If you wish, you can give them permission through the email and then create a password for them.  Have them write down your email and the password you create in their planner. (This is not the password to your email account, just one you create for this website.) If they do not have permission, they will still write the stories, they just won't be entered in the contest and they won't get to use the storybook tool.  Thanks!

Here are this week's spelling words:

2nd- every, found, between, name

3rd- upon, family, turn, move, later

Challenge- conserve, interstate, executive, legislative, judicial

Hello parents,

The projects went terrific!! I was so pleased with the kids and all the effort they put into it.  Thank you so much for your help at home.  Also, I was praying that the technology would go smoothly, and for the most part it did.  We ran out of time and 7 people will be going on Monday. 

Also, 2nd graders- Mrs. Norman wanted me to remind you about the retreat on Sunday.

Have a great weekend!!

-Mrs. Elliot

Mrs. Norman wanted me to inform you that the 2nd graders will have a Religion test tomorrow.

Hello parents,

ISTEP went well!  I feel confident that the students did their best and showcased what they know.  I know you will be anxious to get results, as will I, but I don't want anyone too worried or stressed, especially the kids.  They all did their best, and that's what counts!

There is no homework or tests this week.  But the science project is still due Friday.  Be sure to practice at home, I should be able to tell that the presentation is rehearsed.  2.5-3 minutes. Make sure they include the following:

-the question they investigated or what the project is about
-the materials or references they used
-the steps they took
-what they learned

Bring in any visual aids, props, technology that you need! It is fine to use notes or posters etc.

If you feel you do not have enough time to complete the project and prepare for the presentation, please email me.  I would rather them be done well. So just let me know if you need an extension.

Thanks,
Amanda

ISTEP is Monday!  If your child is in 3rd grade please make sure they are at school Monday and Tuesday morning.  Testing will begin promptly at 8:30.  Make sure they have had enough sleep and eat a good breakfast.  They may also bring a healthy snack to enjoy during our break.

If you missed my post a few days ago, we are running out of some supplies.  If you can find that post and are able to replenish us with anything, that would be terrific!!

I will grade the science tests over the weekend and get those back next week.  I hope you will enjoy working on the science projects with your child.  If you want to use any pictures, videos, etc.  those will all work on the smartboard too.  As long as you can save or send the file to me, we should be able to open it.  Remember it should be between 2.5 and 3 minutes long.

Have a great weekend!!