Weekly Buzz Week of May 28th-June 1st

Math- We will continue with Unit 10.  This unit covers measurement.  We will be discussing length, volume, and weight.  I anticipate homework on Tuesday and Friday.

Michigan History- We will keep moving through chapter 4 “Michigan Territory and Statehood.  This week we will be talking about how changes on the frontier help bring Michigan closer to becoming a state. 

Science-  We finished chapter 12 “Forces in Motion” last week.  We will be completing an open book quiz over this chapter on Wednesday.  We will then move on to chapter 13 “Energy”.

Spelling- No spelling this week.  With no school on Monday and the field trip on Thursday, it will make it hard to fit it in.   

English- We will be discussing adverbs this week. 

Writing- We will be writing some fun color poems.

Reading- This week will be spent reviewing skills taught over the previous months.  Cause and Effect and Summarizing will be the main focus.  I have also starting doing running records on each student.  This will be going in their file and passed on to next year’s teacher. 

Field Trip: A note (on cream paper) is coming home on Tuesday.  This will give you all the information you need to get your child ready for Thursday.  I have also gone over the note with the class today.  If you are chaperoning please take an extra close look at it.  I have attached a short note which indicates if you are riding the bus or driving.  If you find the information is incorrect please contact me ASAP.

Fun to Be Fit Day:  This will begin at approximately 1:00 PM on Friday, June 1^st.  I will be handing out shirts to the students who ordered them that day.  You are also encouraged to attend.  The more parents we have the better the event will be.  I am also in need of a few parents to be up at the track during the race.  Help is needed directing the class to the right area.

Field Day:  This will take place in the afternoon on June 8^th.  The classes will only be participating in games this year.  No relays or ribbons.  Also if it rains that day no make-up day is scheduled.

Weekly Buzz Week of May 21-25

Math-  We will finish Unit 8 today.  The study guide is also coming home today.  Our assessment will be on Thursday, May 24^th.  We will be moving on with Unit 10.  This unit covers measurement.  This week we will discuss distance measurements and volume.  I anticipate homework on  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Michigan History- We are studying chapter 4 “Michigan Territory and Statehood”.  This week we will discuss the Erie Canal.  This canal’s opening had a great impact on bringing pioneers to Michigan. 

Science- We will finish chapter 12 “Forces in Motion”.  I plan on giving an open book quiz on Thursday.

Spelling- Lesson 26!!!!!!  A new list went home last week in your child’s Monday Folder.

Reading- We will be spending a lot of time this week with nonfiction text.  We will also be reading several fun “reader’s theater” plays.  Reviewing Daily 5 rules has also become a priority each day. 

Writing- We will spend this week learning about sentence fluency.

English- We will continue our discussion of adjectives, and I will introduce adverbs. 

Homework:  Math:   Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week.

                                     Unit 8 math assessment on Thursday        

                         Spelling:  Lesson 26

                                             Trial test on Thursday

                                             Final Test on Friday

3^rd Grade Field Trip:  Please mark your calendar for Thursday, May 31^st.  Your child will need a sack lunch that day.

Mileage Club:  Mrs. Kelley needs parent volunteers from 1:30-until the end of the day to help with this.  If you have a day you can work this please send a note with your child, or contact Mrs. Kelley directly.  Thanks for your consideration.

Mother/Son Game Night: Thanks to all Moms and Sons who signed up for this.  It was a fun time.

Reward Afternoon:  The class has earned enough marbles to have a reward.  I plan on having this on Thursday afternoon.  I will provide the drinks.  The class would like to have a snack bar.  If you can provide something for this it would be greatly appreciated.  We will also go outside and watch a movie.  If any family has some good rated G movies please send them in.  Thanks for your help.

Dates to Remember

May 24:  Reward Afternoon

May 31:  3^rd grade Field Trip

June 1:  Fun to be Fit 3K run

June 8:   Field Day