Happy Memorial Day!
In our day-to-day activities, it is easy to forget how many people paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. I am proud to be an American and want to send my sincerest thanks to the soldiers and their families who have made this possible.This week marks the last full week of our 2010-2011 school year. As I sit for a moment to reflect upon the growth our children have made, my heart swells. I am so proud of each and every student I had the honor of working with over the last 9 months. Summer break is a very bittersweet endeavor as I am always sad to see my students leave me, but just like a mama bird I will dutifully push them out of the nest (with guaranteed tears). I hope summer break provides endless opportunities for family and friends, lemonade and lightening bugs, sunscreen and sand. I will look forward to seeing how much my third graders have grown over the 2.5 months I won't get the opportunity to see them but hope summer drags on just long enough to recharge every one's batteries. Read a lot, practice math facts on rainy days and most importantly, HAVE FUN!!!
A note about the raffle for Japan: The raffle for Japan has just begun. A letter was sent home on Wednesday, with the list of raffle items and raffle tickets. If you wish to participate, just fill in the tickets, put them in an envelope with the money, and return it to your classroom teacher. All tickets must be turned in by June 3rd. We will have the raffle at the all school assembly on June 6th. Thank you so much for your support.
Here is our upcoming week in a nutshell:
MATH
We will continue reviewing concepts we have covered this year. Tuesday is the last day students could make up any fact tests they would like to receive partial credit on .
READING
My class will continue using nonfiction books to monitor/clarify; scan for important information; summarize; visualize and question.
HOMEROOM
This week, we will focus much of our time on writing. We will finish up our descriptive writing unit and also write a persuasive paper. In addition, we will begin our 3rd grade scrapbooks. To better prepare for fourth grade, we will complete the science inquiry unit as well.
Next week, on June 6, we have our all-school picnic in which we will be able to enjoy a performance by the Sky Dogs after lunch. I'm very excited about this! On Tuesday, students are dismissed at 9:30 after we wrap up our year and sign yearbooks.
Enjoy the long weekend and the summer that lies ahead.
Ms. Stetka
