April 20

Updates from Room 201

We are back in the swing of things and ready to push through to the end of the year.  We only have seven weeks of school left! Wow. We are starting a few new units this week which is exciting.

Math

Tomorrow we will have a math test on fractions. A study guide came home on Friday.  Please review this with your child.  Our next unit will be on area and perimeter.

Reading

We are beginning a new unit called, Research Clubs:  Elephants, Penguins, and Frogs, Oh My!  Students are assigned an animal to study in groups.  Right now they are learning how to research.  Soon they will be collectively bringing their information together and each of them will write a chapter for their research paper. So far, they are having a lot of fun with it and enjoying all of the new information they are finding.

Writing

Our writing is tied to the research unit.  They are learning how to be a researcher and how to look for information.

Fraction Pizza Party

I am so excited for our fraction pizza party.  And even more excited that all of the sign ups are FULL!  Thank you so much Parents for all you do.  I appreciate all of the support you give.  I am blessed to be your child’s teacher.

Early Release: Don’t forget next week is our next early release on Friday, April 23. Dismissal is 12:15 pm – thank you!
Mileage Club Starting: Our wonderful P.E. teachers will be starting the Mileage Club at GES.
1.  We will be doing this on Monday/Wednesday/ and Friday lunch recess.  Teachers are welcome to take their class out at other times.
2.  Each student will be responsible for taking their card outside if they are running. 
3. Students will get a “dot” on the foot for every lap they complete and when they have four dots they have completed a mile.  They will then bring their card on their PE day and we will “X” off that mile and hand out prizes.
4. The most miles they can earn is 15 this year.  We will run it for 3 weeks finishing on May 12.
M-STEP Window: Third grade will be taking the M-STEP May 6 and May 13. Please be sure your child is at school on those days if at all possible, and is well-rested and has a good breakfast! Can’t wait for your kiddo to show the state what they know 🙂
Disinfectant Wipes: We are (as always, these days) running short on disinfectant wipes in our room! I forgot to include this on my sign up genius.  Any disinfectant wipes sent in would be so appreciated.
Have a wonderful week!  Let’s hope we don’t see any more of that white stuff! 🙂


Posted April 20, 2021 by Karman Houtstra in category Uncategorized

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