REMINDER: Animal Kingdom Field Trip: Wednesday, 5/30

This is a reminder that we will be going on our field trip to Animal Kingdom next Wednesday, 5/30. We have six approved chaperones, myself as well as some parents meeting us at the park so we are in great hands in terms of supervision. I have received lunch $ from everyone so we are all set for food. Please make sure to arrive to school ON TIME, as buses will be departing from school promtly at 8:30 am. I am finalizing return time and will get back to you with a firm time, but expect 5:15-6:00 pm.

Please make sure your child wears sunscreen and brings a hat, sunglasses etc. If you want sunscreeen re-applied, please send it with your child.

Please do not send DS, iPods etc. for the bus ride. We will not be allowing the students to bring them.

Students will need to wear school uniform, but please make sure students are wearing tennis shoes. I want them to be comfortable, as we will be walking around a theme park for many hours.

We are allowing students to bring spending money if they would like to purchase a souvenir in the gift shop. Please send this money in with your child by Wednesday. I will be handing it over to the chaperones so that your child is not carrying $$ with them.

I will be back in touch as I firm up plans for a time to return to school.

In the interim, please let me know if you have any questions. I am so excited to spend a fun, educational day with your children :)

Ms. Walker

FAIR and STAR Test Results

Parents-

      FAIR results for the 3rd testing period, a comprehensive report for FAIR scores for the year and STAR test results were sent home with your child TODAY. Please make sure to check their blue folder under "keep at home" to view the results. Overall, we grew a great deal as a class and I was very pleased with the results! Please let me know if you have any questions. I don't need them signed or returned. You may keep them for your records.


Thanks,
Ms. Walker

Math Enrichment Packet Extra Credit: Due Friday 5/25

Enrichment packet for unit 15 was sent home tonight. The packet is due back this Friday, 5/25 for 5 points of extra credit factored into your child's math average.

Math Test Unit 15: Wednesday

We will have a math test covering unit 15: 3-digit addition strategies on Wednesday.

I will send home the Florida Test workmat tonight so that your child may begin practicing!

What to Expect in 3rd Grade Meeting: TOMORROW NIGHT!

Hi Parents-

    As a reminder, we will be having our "What to Expect in 3rd Grade" Meeting tomorrow evening at 5:30pm. We will meet in our classroom (elementary building room 203) to discuss expectations regarding academics, behavior etc. next year.


I hope to see you all there!

Thanks,
Ms. Walker

Spelling Lists Week of 5/21

This week will be our last test with a NEW skill. Next week will be our final spelling test and will be a comprehensive review of 50 words chosen at random from list B from August to present. I want to see that your children have truly learned each skill and have not simply memorized for the sake of a test.

List A:
deciding, laughed, claimed, trading, cruising, pleased, whining, teasing, wretched, happening, listened, surprised, troubled, rescuing, arguing

List B:
liked, hoping, baked, using, chased, slicing, making, closed, choking, hiding, named, whined, riding, tapped, teasing

BONUS: predator, amphibian, mammals, habitat, survived

Spelling Lists Week of 5/7

This week's phonics skill focuses on Long "i" (igh and ie)                                                                           List A: nightmare, sign, twilight, final, pilot, silent, replies, magnify, title, invited, survive, migrate, icecream, crisis, scientist
Bonus: butterfly, life cycle, seedling, percussionist, responsibilities

List B: tiny, spine, twice, die, high, might, tried, mind, climb, sign, sight, buy, eyes, behind, spy
Bonus: butterfly, life cycle, seedling, percussionist, responsibilities

                                                                                                        

Math Unit 13- Test 5/7, Enrichment Due 5/9 (Weds)

Math enrichment packet for Chapter 13 was sent home today. The packet is due on Wednesday, 5/9 for 5 points extra credit in your child's average.

Our Unit 13 Test will be on MONDAY, 5/7. The Florida Test for review/practice was sent home today and we did a review in class of questions similar to those they will see on the test.