Wednesday, January 25, 2012

What a Wonderful Wednesday!

Today was a WONDERFUL Wednesday!  We began the morning with a lesson on outlining.  We outlined some of the great aspects of BCS.  We'll use this skill in our book clubs since we are reading books from the informational genre.  Then, we read Cosmic... we need to finish so the kids can take their AR test for the Battle!

In third grade math we checked the review for Friday's test.

During writing time, I read a few excellent small moments.  Many students are ready to make their audio publication this week and next.

After Engage and lunch, we went to the Media Center to check out books since we will miss our time on Friday due to the half day.  After Engineering Technology, we worked on science.

At the end of the day I discussed Valentine's Day and an important letter came home.  Also, I passed out the next spelling list.  Please remind your student to practice as much as possible until the test on Friday 2/3.  Another important reminder: Reading to the Superbowl ENDS on Monday 1/30.  The last day to earn "yards" is 1/30, as late submissions will not count toward our team's total yards.  The Maliszewski Patriots NEED more touchdowns if we want to win, so let's KEEP READING and remember the slips on Monday!!

TOMORROW IS THE NATURE CENTER FIELD TRIP.  WE DISCUSSED DRESSING FOR OUTDOOR CONDITIONS.  PLEASE DRESS YOUR CHILD ACCORDINGLY.  IT WILL BE A FABULOUS FIELD TRIP!

HOMEWORK: 
*Please bring in a water bottle and a silent reading book!
1) Reading: 20 minutes for 3rd / 30 minutes for 4th - Reading to the Superbowl!
2) Math: EVERYONE: Use IXL and practice basic facts!
3rd: Unit 5 test on FRIDAY.
Winter Math Boxes due on Friday
50 minutes of IXL by Sunday 1/29
4th: Unit 5 test on FRIDAY. IXL.
3) DSO permission slip due ASAP.
4) Paragraph practice due 2/1.
5) Spelling due 2/3.