Mr. Page’s Newsletter – 02/28/12

           

1.      State Project packets are due Thursday, March 1, and presentations will be made on that day. Please note - students will not be allowed to use their packets during their presentation. They must use notes, props, or index cards. These presentations should focus only on the main points (state bird, flower, tree, etc.) and any information the students found interesting. The presentation should last about 5 minutes.  The entire project will count 25% of the nine-week’s grade.  If you have questions, call me or write me a note. I will be happy to clarify or explain. Late projects will be counted off one letter grade per day. Neatness and organization is critical.

2.      We will be going on the field trip to Cook’s Science Museum and Wheeler Wildlife Refuge this Friday. There is a flyer with information in the signed papers. IF I DON’T RECEIVE A NOTE TELLING ME YOUR CHILD NEEDS A LUNCH FROM THE CAFETERA BY TOMORROW, YOUR CHILD WILL NOT HAVE A LUNCH UNLESS THEY BRING IT ON THE DAY OF THE TRIP! Students will also need to bring their own drinks. Chaperones are welcome to attend this trip but must provide their own transportation. Students will not be allowed to drive home with their parents unless they are checked out in the office prior to the trip. Students will be able to purchase souvenirs at Cook’s Museum but must keep up with their money and purchased items. It looks like there will be a chance of rain so students should dress appropriately. It’s a great trip and we are excited about going!

3.      Don’t forget Library Night tonight at 6:00 p.m.

4.      We are trying to raise money for the Math-A-Thon fund raiser for St. Jude’s Hospital. If you choose to contribute, please make you check out to St. Jude’s and send it in with your child.

5.      Items of interest: State projects due March 1, field trip - March 2, report cards – March 22.

6.      Academics:           

Math – COACH book practice and tests, geometry, probability, add/sub/mult/div, word problems, grid lines, equivalent fractions

Reading - Daily fluency practice, Goodbye (text), A/R books

English – Daily Language Review, modes of writing

Science – Chapter 11 Changes in Matter

Social Studies – Map/globe skills, Black History, State Projects

Spelling – Words in cursive, Vowel sound in /ball/

*Have a Great Week!*

Mr. Page’s Newsletter – 03/13/12

           

1.     State Projects are over. YEA! Everyone did well, and all of the projects were turned in on time! Projects have been graded and returned to students. Remember, this will be 25% of the 3^rd nine week’s social studies grade. Thanks to all of the students for all of their hard work (parents, too)!

2.     Our student of the week is Jacob Medlen. Jacob works hard and is trying to become the best he can be. He turns his work in on time and is very neat. He gets along with all his peers and is very cooperative. He is making progress each grading period. He is very deserving of this honor. Congratulations, Skip!

3.     The third grading period ends this Friday, March 16. The last grading period is just around the corner so now is the time to make your move!

4.     Items of interest – Report cards - March 22, Spring Break – March 26-30, ARMT testing begins April 10, Weather days – April 6 & May 4.  

5.     Yearbooks are on sale for $25. If you would like to purchase one, please send money as soon as possible. Last day to purchase is March 16.

6.     Just a note - We will be practicing for our ARMT tests in the coming weeks so there will be fewer signed papers.

7.     Academics:     

Math - Add/sub/mult/div, measuring, word problems, ARMT testing practice

Reading - Fluency and ARMT practice, Uncle Romie, A/R books

English – DLR, Writing (narratives on field trip)

Science – Chapter 11 – test Wednesday

Social Studies – Map/globe skills, Govt. f/text ch. 12

Spelling – Cursive handwriting, suffixes

*Have A Great Week! *

Mr. Page’s Newsletter – 03/6/12

           

1.   State Project packets were a great success! The students did a wonderful job on their presentations, and it appears that they worked very hard on their packets. I will have the packets and grades finished before the end of the grading period. Thanks for all your help and support over these last 5 weeks!

2.   As you know, our field trip last Friday was cancelled due to the weather. The good news is we were able to reschedule the trip for this Friday, March 9. The permission slips are still good to go. If you want to change the lunch information, I will need a note saying so. If I don’t receive any notes from parents, I will assume the lunch information is the same. Students will also need to bring their own drinks. Chaperones are welcome to attend this trip but must provide their own transportation. Students will not be allowed to drive home with their parents unless they are checked out in the office prior to the trip. Students will be able to purchase souvenirs at Cook’s Museum but must keep up with their money and purchased items. It looks like there will be a chance of rain so students should dress appropriately. It’s a great trip and we are excited about going!

3.   Students will be able to wear hats this Friday for Hat Day at a cost of 50 cents. The money will be given to the Relay for Life program.

4.   Our student of the week is Payton Quick. Payton works hard, turns his work in on time, and is very smart. He gets along with all of his classmates and is a joy to have in the classroom. Congratulations, Payton!

5.   Items of interest:  Field trip - March 9, report cards – March 22.

6.   Academics:           

Math – COACH book practice and tests, geometry, probability, add/sub/mult/div, word problems, grid lines, equivalent fractions

Reading - Daily fluency practice, Jalapeño (text), A/R books

English – Daily Language Review, modes of writing

Science – Chapter 11 Changes in Matter

Social Studies – Map/globe skills, text

Spelling – Words in cursive, Vowel sound in /ball/

*Have a Great Week!*

Mr. Page’s Newsletter – 02/21/12

           

1.   State Project packets are due next Thursday, March 1, and presentations will be made on that day. Please note - students will not be allowed to use their packets during their presentation. They must use notes, props, or index cards. These presentations should focus only on the main points (state bird, flower, tree, etc.) and any information the students found interesting. The presentation should last about 5 minutes.  The entire project will count 25% of the nine-week’s grade.  If you have questions, call me or write me a note. I will be happy to clarify or explain. Late projects will be counted off one letter grade per day. Neatness and organization is critical.

2.   Our student of the week is Brady Bibby.  Brady works hard and is very kind and considerate to others. He is responsible, makes good grades, and is a joy to teach. He is especially deserving of this award. Keep up the good work, Brady!

3.   I need to know which students, if any, will need the cafeteria to prepare them a lunch for the field trip on March 2 to Cook’s Science Museum. I need to know that information as soon as possible. Please send me a note letting me know. I will send home the permission slips as soon as they are given to me. Thanks!

4.   Don’t forget Library Night tonight at 6:00 p.m.

5.   We are trying to raise money for the Math-A-Thon fund raiser for St. Jude’s Hospital. Students were given a sheet and a book today. Please read over the form, and if you choose to participate, begin as soon as you like. If you choose to contribute, please make you check out to St. Jude’s and send it in with your child.

6.   Items of interest: Progress reports – 2/23, State projects due March 1, field trip - March 2, report cards – March 22.

7.   Academics:           

Math – COACH book practice and tests, geometry, probability, add/sub/mult/div, word problems, grid lines, equivalent fractions

Reading - Daily fluency practice, How My Family.., A/R books

English – Daily Language Review, modes of writing

Science – Chapter 10 Matter (test Friday)

Social Studies – Map/globe skills, Black History, State Projects

Spelling –Words in cursive, homophones

*Have a Great Week!*

Well, here is my new design. How do you like it?

Also, here are some items of interest going on in our class this week:

1) Students will be presenting their state projects on Thursday, March 1. We are working on our Powerpoint slides in the computer lab and will try to use them this year. We also will be using our Flip video to record the presentations.

2) On Friday, March 2, the third grade will be going to Decatur, AL to Cook's Natural Science Museum and to Wheeler Wildlife Refuge for a field trip. We are excited, and all of us are looking forward to a time of fun and learning. Note: Fun first, learning secong!