We had the best day at the Ford Rouge Factory Tour! The kids were so excited to see everything and I know they learned a lot that will relate to our future unit on Michigan! I was greatly impressed with everyone’s behavior on this trip! Wow!!!! Our chaperones had a great time with the kids! Thank you moms and dads who gave up their time to attend with us! This afternoon we all had a math test. Everyone is ready for the weekend!

After break, beginning when we return in January, we will begin our THRILLING unit on Ecosystems. Kids will be getting their own terrarium and aquarium for their group, which will house real live plants and real live animals!!! For this exciting unit to work, I need two things from families: (1) please send me CLEAR 2 liter pop bottles with caps from now until after break (break homework will be to drink a 2L!!) (2) I am looking for one or two adult volunteers to take the bottles home and cut them so I can assemble the terrariums and aquariums for the kids. I have a great instruction sheet. It is not hard, it just takes time. We make 10 sets. Please email me if you would be willing to volunteer.

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR CHILD TO BRING SHARPENED PENCILS TO SCHOOL EACH DAY! PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR CHILD WITH A PERSONAL PENCIL SHARPENER TO KEEP IN HIS/HER BINDER!!!

It is so important that your child complete his/her reading homework each night! It is the number one way for your child to improve! Please have your child take some time to read out loud to you. They also love hearing you read and you are a great model for them!
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: 15 minutes of IXL due Monday!

4th Grade Math: We took our test today for Unit 4. I hope to have them done by Monday! We have 20 minutes of IXL homework due Monday!

Language Arts: Our “Thanksgiving” paragraph practice is due on Tuesday, January 3rd!

Cursive: We are working hard in class!

Spelling: Our next spelling lists are due on Thursday, December 15th. We will have our spelling test that day as well! We will not receive another spelling list after this test until we get back from break!

Social Studies: We have a quiz on Monday, December 12th. Your child received a study guide to help him/her prepare for this quiz! Please ask your child about this!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great weekend and get ready for another exciting week!!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!