Concert Teaser

A little concert teaser made just for you by the Suamico music teachers! Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqlkSvX6Ifs&feature=youtu.be

Remember that our Holiday concert is tomorrow! The music teachers ask that your child not wear sweatshirts, athletic pants or pajamas and highly suggest you to dress up for the occasion! :) 

Measurement

In math this week, the third graders started learning about measuring fluids. We learned all about the "Kingdom of Gallon." This kingdom will help us understand that there are 2 cups in each pint, 2 pints in each quart, and 4 quarts in every gallon. Check out the video below to see what we mean:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2WuSExPdY4

Here is a visual as well:

Scholastic Reading Club Reminder

Class Code - H2PHV

Order Due Date - 12/08/16

Dear Families,

This is a friendly reminder that your Reading Club orders are due by 12/08/16. You can place your orders online at scholastic.com/readingclub using our class activation code: H2PHV

Books make great gifts! If you would like me to put your books in stapled brown paper grocery bags when they arrive or place them in the office for pick-up, please let me know ahead of time. As always, please let me know if you have any questions or concerns! :) 

Let it Snow!

Winter is here and so is the snow! 

Please remember to help your child come to school prepared for outdoor recess each day by packing waterproof boots, snow pants, a winter coat, gloves and a hat. I highly suggest you label each of these items in BOLD dark letters. Black snow pants are among the most popular... and in my experience, the most common item to get mixed up or lost! :)

Consumers and Producers Classroom Jobs

We have officially started our classroom "jobs" this week! Just like the jobs that your child will have at home, they will also have a job in our classroom. Last week, they "applied" for their job by filling out an application. After reading about all of the options for jobs, each student wrote down their top 3 choices. They needed to list previous job experience (chores around the house or in the classroom), write about why they wanted the jobs they were applying for and even have friends write references for them. We talked about how it is important to write  neatly on applications and we discussed good ideas for why they want a job. They did a great job and each student received a job that was on their top 3 list! Each day that they complete their job, they will get their "time card" stamped. At the end of week, they will receive a "pay check" for completing their at school and at home jobs. This check will be used to shop at our store of products at the end of the unit. 

Holiday Spirit!

We're getting into the holiday spirit in room 204! Last week, the 3rd graders got to decorate our classroom tree. Doesn't it look fantastic? :)

Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally

In math, the third graders are busy learning about the Order of Operations. We learned a helpful little trick that we call, "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally." Check out the poster below for details and be sure to quiz your third grader on it at home tonight! :) 

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Consumers and Producers Unit Project Remidner

Last week, a letter was sent home about a project we will be doing very soon that goes with our Consumers and Producers unit for Social Studies. In order to participate in this project, students will need to bring in a "product" no later than Tuesday, December 13th. Here is a copy of the original letter that we sent home. If you have any questions or concerns about this, please do not hesitate to contact me, 

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Teacher Desk Take-Over!

After saving up (well over) 250 of his Dojo Points... David finally stole my desk for a day! He got to bring in items from home to decorate "his space," sit at my chair all day, picked out a cool pencil and got his name on his desk for the day. He sure did look pretty cool sitting there all day! It was a well deserved reward for excellent behavior and responsibility! 

Way to go, David!