Spring Break!

Have a great Spring Break!

Rest up and have lots of fun!

- Mr. B

Homework + Simple Machines!

Tonight's homework:

- Read for 20 minutes with a good book!
- NO reading log this week!
- Math review ("Math Test" pages)*
     *We will have our 3rd quarter math test tomorrow!  It will primarily cover fractions, multiplication and division.  That said, there will also be a few questions on graphs, place value and addition/subtraction.  It is a cumulative test designed to show us how much the student is retaining the information that has been taught.  A classwork "review packet" went home today, it is quite lengthy and some students finished while others are not close to finishing.  Please look it over and try a few problems tonight!

Students used 3 of these simple machines to move a plastic cube 30 cm.

Tomorrow we will be presenting our Simple Machines projects to both parents (8:30-9:00 a.m.) and 2nd grade students (10:45-11:00 a.m.).  All are welcome to join us in celebrating the completion of this exciting project!  I will be videotaping the presentations for those that cannot attend - just let me know if you'd like to see them at a later time.

Thanks for reading!

Only one more day until Spring Break!

- Mr. B

Homework

Tonight's homework:

- Read for 20 minutes (or more!) with a good book.
- Reading log (due Friday)
- Science:  Simple Machines examples (due Friday)
- Math:  Fractions practice (due Friday)

Also, tomorrow night is S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) for literacy night.  We will be showing off some of our work that goes on in the classroom.  Here is the schedule for tomorrow (Thursday, March 22nd):

STEAM For Literacy and Used Book Sale Night
Thursday, March 22, 2012

6:00 - 6:30 PM Used Book Sale

6:30 - 7:30 PM Classroom Visits

7:30 - 8:00 PM Used Book Sale 

Enjoy!

- Mr. B

Homework + Field Trip!

Tonight's homework:

- Read for 20 minutes (or more!) with a good book!
- Reading log (due Friday)
- Math:  Fractions practice (due Friday)
- Science:  Simple Machines list (due Friday)*
     *We are now collecting materials for the simple machines projects that are starting up soon!  Send in your junk!
- Field Trip reminder form (give to parents)

Parents, a field trip reminder went home today.  Tomorrow the 3rd grade will travel to UVA to visit the campus.  We will be touring the Bayly Art Museum, touring the Rotunda, visiting the amphitheater, using cameras to complete a digital scavenger hunt and eating lunch outside.  It should be a fun way to experience some of our social studies curriculum (art, architecture, etc.)!

Please make sure your child packs a bag lunch (no glass) and wears appropriate clothing (e.g., comfortable walking shoes, layered clothing).  There is a slight chance of scattered rain tomorrow - our make-up date is Tuesday, March 27th.

We will be returning to school in time for regular dismissal.  Thanks for your support!  If you have any questions/concerns, please e-mail me (jbalnave@k12albemarle.org) or call (434) 305-6000.

Thanks,

Mr. B

Homework

Tonight's homework:

- Read for 20 minutes (or more!)
- Reading log (due tomorrow)
- Math:  Fractions packet (due tomorrow)

We have been learning about simple machines and fractions in school this week.  Ask your child all about it!

Enjoy the weather!

- Mr. B

Homework + 3rd Grade Performance

Tonight's homework:

- Read for 20 minutes (or more!) with a good book
- Reading log (due Friday)
- Math:  Fractions packet (due Friday)

Tonight the 3rd grade will be putting on the evening performance of "Temples and Tombs", led by our chorus teacher Mrs. Jones.  The performance begins at 6:30 p.m.  Please make sure students arrive by 6:10 p.m. so they can get into costume and prepare for the show!  Many thanks.

Enjoy the beautiful weather!

- Mr. B

Homework + 3rd Grade Performance

Tonight's homework:

- Read for 20 minutes (or more!) with a good book!
- Reading log (due Friday)
- Math:  Fractions packet (due Friday)

Tomorrow is the 3rd grade chorus performance!  Our students have worked very hard with Mrs. Jones in preparation for tomorrow.  There will two showtimes:

11:30 a.m. (during school)
6:30 p.m. (after school)  *please be sure to arrive at 6:15 p.m. so the students can prepare/get organized for the show.

Come show your support!

Thanks,

Mr. B

Homework

Tonight's homework:

- Read for 20 minutes (or more!)
- Reading log (due Friday)
- Math:  practice triangle flashcards (signature due Friday)
     *There will be a multiplication and division test this Friday, March 9th - keep up the good work!

Have fun!

- Mr. B