Our third graders have been shadowing this past week in Ms, Shanan’s class.  They are having so much fun and learning about what is in store for next year.  We will finish with the third grade shadowing this week.  Their party is on Monday the 5th.  Please see the We Join In link on the right to sign up to help.

Ms. Brec is getting married on May 6th in California.   She is having a small wedding on the beach and is saddened that she will not be able to celebrate with all her students.  We are having a small informal shower in the library on Thursday at 3:30 and you are welcome to bring your student by if you wish.  Please drop me a note if you will be stopping by.  She will be out of the classroom the week of the 5th.

Important reminder for May 8th and our full evacuation drill.  Please mark your calendars.  An email was recently sent out explaining the drill.

Don’t forget about home projects.  We are nearing the end of the month and several students have not yet presented their projects.

We hope to be attending an all day field trip on May 14th.  I am still awaiting approval, but please mark your calendars.  Details will soon follow.

Our third graders are finishing up their SAGE math test today!  We have planned their end of year party for the afternoon Monday, May 5th.  If you are available to come help with the level 3 party, we welcome you, please let me know.  The level 3’s will begin shadowing in the upper el classrooms starting tomorrow.  Each student has an assigned day that they will spend in the upper el classroom becoming familiarized with what is ahead for them.  This is an exciting time as we start to explore their futures in upper el.

It has been so nice this week with the nice warm weather.  Too bad it wasn’t this warm during our break last week.  The students have wanted to have lunch outside and we have really enjoyed the opportunity.  If the weather is nice we will continue to have lunch outside more.  You may want to consider that we will be eating outside when you are planning lunches.  Items that do not need to be heated are idea, but students are still able to heat and carry out if needed.

We have the opportunity for school pictures on this Tuesday the 15th.  Pictures packets were sent home this week.  Several students declined taking one with them.  They were a bit confused as to why there were school pictures again.  I don’t have that answer, but know we have more packets if you need one.

The third graders completed the first two tests for SAGE this week!  We were the first group in the school to use this new test and the students did great working with us during this new learning curve.  We will complete our test this coming Wednesday the 16th.  If you have any further questions or concerns about SAGE, please contact me personally.

Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy the warm weather!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Spring Break.  Monday morning third grade have their first session of SAGE testing.  Their next testing day is this Thursday.  Friday will be early out for Professional Development.  I look forward to seeing your children in the morning!