Newsletter February 3, 2017

Ms. Jazmin & Ms. Marion

February 3, 2017

A Note from Ms. Jazmin:
The field trip to Ft. Pulaski with a focus on heat energy was fantastic! I hope you have had a moment to speak with your children about the things they learned and were given the opportunity to participate in! 

We have completed all conferences and have entered the second half of the school year with vigor. Students have been working diligently on their math skills and are progressing nicely through their new lessons. As we near spring testing we will begin our test preparations. Third grade families should look for homework specifically geared to GMAS to be going home in our effort to provide as much test preparation as possible, while still maintaining some sanity. GMAS testing window is April 3-11.

I am in the process of signing up the class for Khan Academy. Please look out for an email from them on information on how to proceed with the program. I've heard great things about Khan Academy and think it will be another dynamic tool for math practice at home.

Students have chosen their next Social Studies research topics. They were given the option to partner with someone to present with, and most did. The topics chosen were from our geography, economics, and government topics. All research/presentations will be due Monday, February 27th. I told the students that if the project is not turned in on time that they will not be able to present, but will still need to show me their projects. The late presentations have taken up a lot of valuable class time.

This Friday is our annual Donuts with Dads event! If you haven't yet, please click on the link for more information. We are still in need of a few items! Donuts with Dads Sign Up   

Please go to the post about Valentine's day and information on the assignment due on February 14th! Click here Valentine Box Assignment

Wish List
Pencils-running dangerously low

Guinea Pig Supplies- FOOD,pine shavings or other bedding, and treats if you wish. *items in bold are most needed

White card stock 8.5 x 11 for Montessori materials I have purchased online. I also use card stock with crafts for the students. 

Also, if you're feeling especially generous, here are my wish lists for classroom materials:
Amazon
Alison's Montessori

Dates to Remember:
2/10       Donuts with Dads-Room 20
2/10       Dress Down- $1 Pink Out for Susan G. Komen
2/24       Father Daughter Dance-6:30- Multipurpose Room 
2/27-3/3 Montessori Education Week

3/2         Cosmic Education Night and PTA
3/3         Dress Up for Montessori-Come as your favorite Montessori material! $1                 for a Montessori charity

Upcoming Healthy and Nutrient Dense snack weeks for 25 students: We do have a low level peanut allergy in the classroom, so we prefer peanut free snacks so that the student may also participate in snack with the class.

Some suggestions for snack are: precut fruit (apples, grapes, bananas cut in half, oranges, etc.), precut vegetables with hummus for dipping, cheese and crackers, granola bars or chewies, trail mix, applesauce, hummus and crackers, yogurt or Gogurt, graham crackers…  The purpose of snack is to provide a nutritious energy booster when the students need it.  Please keep in mind the nutritional value when choosing a snack.

         

2/6     COLE
2/13   KE'MARI
2/20   LAURA 

Cultural and Cosmic Focus

Georgia-Geography and Historic Figures

South America

The Coming of Life-Great Lesson(also known as the Black Strip)

Tree of Life-Classification