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Week of November 24, 2019

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Take a Peek ...into our classroom! Monday, Nov. 25th (F Day) - Computer Lab, Music Tuesday, Nov. 26th (A Day) - Art Wednesday, Nov. 27th (B Day) - 1/2 Day , Gym Thursday, Nov. 28th- No School - Happy Thanksgiving! Friday, Nov. 29th- No School - Thanksgiving Break Upcoming Events Late Starts - December 4th and 11th   Nutcracker Performance - Thursday, December 12th 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM Nutcracker Performance Be sure to click on the link below to find out what clothing your child will need to wear as their costume for our performance. Please let me know if you have any questions. Please continue to have your student practice all of the songs for our performance at home   https://3rdgradenutcracker.weebly.com/ .   HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEK!

Week of November 17, 2019

Take a Peek ...into our classroom Monday, November 18th (A Day) Art Tuesday, November 19th (B Day) Gym Wednesday, November 20th (C Day) -LATE START, Gym, Art, Junior Achievement Thursday, November 21st (D Day) - Art, Media Center/Library, 2nd grade program Friday, November 22nd (E Day) - PTO Popcorn Day, Mystery Reader, Music Upcoming Events Thanksgiving Break - November 27 (½ Day), 28-29 (full days)    Nutcracker Performance - Thursday, December 12th 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM Math - Multiplication and Division In math we have started working on learning strategies to solve multiplication and division problems.  Please watch this short video which helps explain the strategies we are using, as well as some games you can play at home:  3rd Grade Multiplication and Division . Nutcracker Performance Hopefully you have been hearing your child practicing for their Nutcracker performance which is coming up on Thursday, December 12th. We wil...

Week of November 10, 2019

Take a Peek ...into our classroom Monday, November 11th (B Day) Junior Achievement, Gym Tuesday, November 12th (C Day) Math Center, Art, Gym Wednesday, November 13th (D Day) - LATE START, Music, Library Thursday, November 14th (E Day) -Social Studies Test, Music, Thanksgiving Luncheon,Beauty and the Beast Preview at the High School 1:20-2:30 Friday, November 15th (F Day) - ½ Day, Mystery Reader Upcoming Events End of 1st Trimester/Half Day - November 15th Late Start - November 20th Thanksgiving Break - November 27 (½ Day), 28-29 (full days)    Thanksgiving Luncheon Our traditional Thanksgiving Luncheon is this Thursday, November 14th.  As many of you know, this is a very special day at Lincoln. The faculty and students eat together in the gym "family style".  Our parents will serve the meal. Those who normally bring a cold lunch are encouraged to purchase their lunch by bringing $2.50 to school on or before Wednesday, November 13....

Week of November 3, 2019

Take a Peek ...into our classroom Monday, November 4th (C Day) - Gym, Art, Junior Achievement Tuesday, November 5th (D Day) - Music Wednesday, November 6th (E Day) - LATE START, Music Thursday, November 7th (F Day) - ½ Day Friday, November 8th (A Day) - ½ Day, Art, Mystery Reader Upcoming Events End of 1st Trimester/Half Day - November 15th Late Starts - November 13th and 20th Thanksgiving Luncheon - November 14th Thanksgiving Break - November 27 (½ Day), 28-29 (full days)  Halloween Party THANK YOU! Thank you Mrs. Kirshenbaum and all of the parents who helped out in planning, preparing, and volunteering your time at our Halloween party this past week.  The party was a huge hit! I can't tell you enough how much I appreciate the work that went into making this party run so smoothly. The kids had a wonderful time! Maker Day Another big thank you to Berrien RESA, Mr. Joe Rommel, and many others who planned the student 'Maker Day' a...

Week of October 27, 2019

Take a Peek ...into our classroom! Monday, October 28th (D Day) Music, SEL, Laps for Lincoln Ice Cream Party, Library Tuesday, October 29th (E Day) Music Wednesday, October 30th (F Day) LATE START, Music, Computer Lab Thursday, October 31st (A Day) Gym, Halloween Party at 2:30, Halloween Parade 3:20 Friday, November 1st (B Day) Makers Day in the AM Upcoming Events LATE STARTS - November 6th, 13th, 20th 1/2 Days - November 7th, 8th, and 15th 3rd Grade Swimming Swimming went great last week! We hope your child feels more confident in the pool, and can also tell you what they learned about water safety. Reading Counts We will begin using the Scholastic Reading Counts program this week. After students finish reading a book, they will log in to the Reading Counts program and take a comprehension quiz on their book.   Students will need to get 7 out of 10 questions correct to pass the quiz.   They earn points for each quiz passed.   Some...

Week of October 20, 2019

Take a Peek ...into our classroom! Monday, October 21st (E Day) Swimming 8:45, Music Tuesday, October 22nd (F Day) Swimming 8:45, Music Wednesday, October 23rd (A Day) LATE START, Swimming 9:45, Art Thursday, October 24th (B Day) Swimming 8:45, Gym Friday, October 25th (C Day) Swimming 8:45, Gym, Art 3rd Grade Swimming We will start swimming THIS WEEK!  We will be going to the high school in the morning at 8:45, so the students need to make sure they have their things ready to go each day.  They will need a swimsuit and towel in a plastic bag or gym bag. They can also bring goggles and a swim cap if they have them.   Other Notes Picture retakes are on this Friday Fire & Ice Ice Cream Party Our class will celebrate our amazing Laps for Lincoln accomplishment on Monday, October 28th. Fire & Ice will be in our classroom to make and serve ice cream in the afternoon.

Week of October 13, 2019

Take a Peek ...into our classroom! Monday, October 14th (F Day) Music Tuesday, October 15th (A Day) Art Wednesday, October 16th (B Day) LATE START, Gym Thursday, October 17th (C Day) Gym, Art Friday, October 18th (D Day) Music, SEL, Library, Mystery Reader Upcoming Events Late Starts - October 23rd, and 30th Halloween Parade and Party - October 31st 3rd Grade Swimming We will start swimming next week on October 21st.  Make sure that your students return their swimming consent forms ASAP.  They will need a swimsuit, towel, and plastic bag to bring next week. They can also bring goggles.  Make sure to put their name or initials on them.   Fall Conferences I really enjoyed getting to meet with so many parents already this week.  I am looking forward to continuing conferences throughout October and into November. If you haven't chosen a time on the Sign Up Genius, please do so soon.  Thanks!  Other Notes ...