April 24, 2014

Dates to Remember
April 25   Dress Down Day for Haitian Hope
April 28   Chapel
May 1      States and Capitals test
May 2      Field Day
May 5      All library books due!
May 12    Chapel
May 16    Dress Down Day for Backpack Ministries
May 19    Egypt project due
May 21    NO LATE START!!!
May 23    3rd Grade Bowling Party 10-12
May 28    NO LATE START!!!
May 29    Last day of school! Early dismissal

We need your help for Field Day!!! Volunteer Sign-up Forms are in signed paper folders again this week. Please check your calendar and see if you can participate in this super fun day!



Please encourage your 3^rd grader to finish strong by completing all homework assignments and returning them to school the next day.  There is still much academic work to be done.  Let’s keep at it until May 29!  This is an important time in the school year as we prepare your child for transition to fourth grade. Thank you for your continued support in this area.
4th quarter AR goal is a minimum of 5 points by May 21. At least 2 books must be chapter books.

We have covered several different methods of multiplying.  The students have enjoyed seeing how “partial products” work and even how easy “lattice” really is.  Have your student show you how these processes make it easier for them!  Why don’t you show them the old-fashioned way at home?!!! 
We are excited to read EXODUS – Moses’ Story from the Bible. Some parts are difficult to understand but it really goes along with our Egyptian unit.   We talk about the promises of God and how he used Moses just as he is using His people today. 
Be sure to check out our names in hieroglyphs if you are on the 3rd grade hall! Egypt projects are due on Monday, May 19.
Invention Convention will begin IN CLASS in May. You may be asked to send in a few recyclable supplies and to answer a few “brainstorming” questions together at home. The rest of the project will be completed at school in cooperative groups.