Wow! Did we really just have 4 days of school last week? We got so much accomplished! Absolutely amazing. Your child works so hard each day! Give them a big thanks from their number one fan, ME!!

objectives for the week:

WORDS OF THE WEEK: hideous, despair, equation, president

We are continuing our novel study over James and the Giant Peach. We will cover chapters 4 - 7. Extending the meaning in the text will be our focus with your child answering this question..."How do you think James' aunts can make money off the peach?" Check SEESAW to see your child's response! In Math, your child will show me their understanding of addition, subtraction, rounding and recognizing related academic vocabulary on the first math assessment of the year. It's International Dot Day on September 15th, so in writing we will enjoy reading and writing about this day! How the states of matter change will be our topic of the week in science. For social studies, we will build background knowledge for our field trip to the SMU Presidential Museum and begin learning about the role of the First Lady, the President, and the events of 9/11.

Dates to Remember:

Sept. 13 - Field Trip Permission Slip Form Due - Chaperone Drawing

Sept. 14 - Awards Assembly for Summer Reading, TAG Class Begins, 3rd Grade Store

Sept. 20 - Field Trip to the SMU Presidential Museum and Warren Park

Sept. 21 - Run for the Rings

Sept. 24 - 25 Beginning of the Year MAP testing

Sept. 28 - Commitment Letter for NASA Due, First Day of Book Fair, 3rd Grade Store

Oct. 4 - Grandparents Day

Oct. 5 - Student Holiday

Oct. 8 - Student Holiday

News:

• Keep up the great work on the Kahuna Fundraising....Delivery is Oct. 3!! Thanks for your support!
• Background check forms for NASA are front and back. Also, background checks cost $1. Thank you!
• Let's get those volunteer hours in the first semester!!! Come to small group reading time, come to lunch duty, come to work in the 3rd grade store, or contact me for other opportunities!! I look forward to working together with you!