Holy Week

Hello parents,
After talking with your kids, it sounds like most of you had a good Spring Break.  I filled you in on what we are doing in class before Spring Break, and most of that still holds true.  Here's a few reminders:

Religion:
Next week come check out all the Holy Week art we made as part of our religion lessons.

Math:
We are working through some basic geometry concepts right now and your kids seem to be handling them well.  Please remind them to look back at the previous lessons for help if they cannot remember certain terms, etc.

Multiplication:
As a general rule, I have tried to refrain from grading the time tests I do with the kids.  However, a lot of them have needed some extra incentive to practice them at home.  This is a required standard for your third grader to meet.  In order to help challenge and motivate them the class asked if we could come up with some rewards.  Here is what they voted on:
1st place - (First person to complete all sets through 12) Lunch of their choice from Mrs. Glackin
2nd place - (Second person to complete all sets through 12) Free Choice Reward approved by Mrs. Glackin
3rd place - (Third person to complete all sets through 12) Homework Pass

Class Rewards: 
1. After the whole class passes a set of multiplication tables they will receive 5 extra minutes of recess time.
2. If they all pass their time tests (through 12) before the end of the year Mrs. Glackin will have an ice cream party with them.

Social Studies:
We are working through basic government concepts for the next couple weeks.

Reading:
I am loving watching and listening to your kids present their projects.  I will put them out in the hall next week for everyone to see the wonderful things they came up with.  Great Job!

Field Trips:

• April 7th - 9:20 am to 1:30 pm - World Bird Sanctuary 
• Bring a sack lunch and good outside walking shoes.  We will be exploring the woods a bit so be prepared for weather.  
• I can still take 3 more parents if anyone wants to join us.  $8 admission (If you can't come, we will be fine for this field trip.  We really need more help with the Amazing Race one in May.)
• May 23rd - times to be announced but plan on most of the day - Forest Park Amazing Race
• Bring a sack lunch and good running around clothes if you are a parent.  
• Free of cost
• We will need at least 10 parents to help the kids walk around the park.  We have found the smaller the groups, the better the kids do.  

Please let me know if you are joining us for these!

Grandparents Day:

Mrs. Leet sent out an email about Grandparent's Day.  Here is the link to the invitation and registration.  We would love to have your child's special guest, but we need to know who is coming ahead of time.  Please RSVP by April 15th.  

Grandparent's Day invitation and information

Important Dates:

• March 25th - NO School - Good Friday

• March 28th - NO School - Easter Monday

• April 7th - World Bird Sanctuary Field Trip (leave at 9:20 and return at 1:30) 

• Please pack a sack lunch and good walking shoes

• I have 2 parents so far and can take up to 5/ $8 admission

• April 11th-15th - Achievement Testing Week

• April 21st - Elementary Grandparent's Day

• If your child will not have a special guest that is able to be present please let me know and we can try to arrange a surrogate guest.  We have had a few people volunteer to be "grandparents" for the day.  

• April 21st 7:00 p.m. Elementary Operetta at Webster Gardens 

• Ice Cream Social to fund our Author Visit will follow the Operetta.

• May 23rd  - Amazing Race Field Trip at Forest Park (times to be announced later but we definitely need help between 9 and noon - We need as many parents as are willing!)

• May 26th - Last Day of School; Join us for closing worship and early dismissal