Math

• Chapter 13 math tests went home in Friday Folders. Please take a look at your child's pretest and post test. Many students made great growth!
• If your child is interested in retaking the assessment, please click here. Study guides were attached to any student's assessment that scored below proficient (80%). Feel free to use this resource as you see fit!
• Students brought home their Volume 1 math workbooks on Friday. Volume 1 holds the first half of the year's topics (place value, rounding, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, etc.). Feel free to use this resource as you see fit as well!
• Coming up, we will be learning about fractions! If you want your child to work on fractions at home, Khan Academy and FrontRow - Fractions are both great sites to use.

ELA/Social Studies

• This week, students finalized their American Hero writing and we are working towards getting everyone to record their writing.
• For social studies, we discussed economy. We learned about international trade, and how countries import and export goods. We also played "The Bean Game" where students needed to decide how to spend their "money" on must have items and where they would spend their extra "money". It created great conversation around "wants", "needs", and responsibilities adults have.

Buddies

This past week we enjoyed some time with our little buddies on the 100th day of school. I'm always so impressed with how 3rd graders really rise to the occasion to be a good role model for their little buddies. See Class Dojo for the pictures!

60 Blue Dots = Donut party!

Our class earned 60 blue dots and earned ourselves a donut party! How does one earn a blue dot? Ask your child! Every student has played a role in getting us to this goal!

Odds and Ends

• Valentine's Day: A note regarding Valentine's Day went home in your child's Friday Folder. Please remember: if your child decides to bring in Valentine's Day cards, make sure they have one for everyone. I am also asking that any items brought in are peanut-free due to an allergy in the class.
• Spirit Day - Dress like a star: This Friday, February 16th is our Dress Like A Star Spirit day! Show your school spirit dressed like your favorite star. Please follow the dress code guidelines below for spirit day:
  1. Clothes must be free of inappropriate wording and images
  2. All shirts must have sleeves, no sleeveless shirts.
  3. All clothing must be free of rips and tears
  4. All clothing must fit properly. Pants around the natural waist, tops completely covering the torso area
• Talent show: Families & Westlake Community! We are gearing up for the 2018 WCS Talent Show next Friday, February 16th at 6PM in the gym. Come support our Explorers as they show off dance routines, drum skills, singing talents and many more. There will be two acts and a brief intermission with a snack bar.

Important Dates

• Wednesday, February 14 - Valentine's Day Celebration
• Friday, February 16 - Spirit Day: Dress Like a Star/Hollywood, WCS Talent Show
• Monday, February 19-Friday, February 23: NO SCHOOL - President's Week

Book Recommendation

Our current read aloud in class is Roald Dahl's George's Marvelous Medicine. Students have been really enjoying the silly and funny book. Roald Dahl is the author of many more funny books they can enjoy reading!