Thursday, March 2, 2017

Weekly Update for March 6-10


·      Save the Date:
o   March 6th- Family STEM night @ NAU 5:30-7:30
o   March 7th- Field trip
o   March 8th-10th- Parent Teacher Conferences
o   March 6th-10th- School Book Fair
o   March 13th- 17th- Spring Break
o   March 22nd, Family Fitness Night
·      THE BOOK FAIR IS HERE! We will be doing our walk through on Monday morning, at this time the students will have a chance to look around.  For students to shop, the book fair is open from 8-4 M-Th., and 8-1 on Friday.  Please stop by and buy a book or two with your child!
·      Walker Observatory (located on the DeMiguel Elementary campus - 3500 S. Gillenwater Drive) will host a Star Party this Friday evening (March 3), from 6:30 - 8:00.  We will have hot beverages and fabulous views of our night sky.  The current forecast calls for clear skies on Friday, so come out and join us!
·      Core Value for the month of March, initiative. I would like the students to take initiative as they challenge themselves to best prepare for 3rd grade.  Also, taking on responsibilities and kind actions in and out of the classroom.
·      Spring conferences are next week, turns out that they are optional. Thank you for signing up, I look forward to meeting with you, but if you do not feel like meeting is necessary you may un-sign up. Using the following Link:

Next Week:
Literature
We had a great time with fairytales, we had a chance to review morals, idioms, vocabulary, and story elements.  It was nice to see students making meaningful connections when learning from the characters and events in our stories.  Next week Ms. Denny will be reading “The Giving Tree” and she ties it in with story elements and economics.

Science
We will be learning all about habitats while AT THE PHEONX ZOO! I look forward to the day. Just a reminder…
·      ALL students and chaperones will need to pack an all disposable sack lunch, food purchase from the zoo will not be permitted due to time and lunch location.
·      Be sure your child is wearing tennis shoes, sun screen, and has a hat and light jacket if he/she would like. They are responsible for all items brought to and from the zoo.
·      Snacks will be provided on the bus on the ride to and from the zoo. 
·      Students may bring a small pillow to use on the bus. (must fit in backpack)
·      Students will have fun work packets to keep them occupied during our travels, if your child would like to pack a book to read, they may. They are responsible for his/her book.
·      No electronics, this includes electronic games and phones.
·      I cannot stress how important it is to be on time prior to leaving and as we return, we have many students and parents involved, we want to be sure everyone is safe and accounted for.
·      There is a map on the back of this paper, if you would like to review the map with your child.
·      Please remind your child that we are representing Marshall Elementary and we want to be on our best behaviors and we are respectful to the zoo staff and animal habitats.
·      If you have any further questions, send me a message or pop in the classroom and I would be happy to help!


Social Studies
We will continue with our economics unit, Ms. Denny has introduced the students to goods, services, needs, and wants.

Math

The students will continue with currency. We have been using our math tubs as we count coins and identify values.  Next week we will transition from using manipulatives and using other pencil and paper strategies.  These skills are so important as they will be using them during day to day life, any chance to have your child count coins or help purchase items is helpful, and they LOVE it!

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