March 3rd, 2014
Dear Parents,
This week I am looking forward to conferences and talking about the projects the students have worked on and the progress they have made. Just a reminder that the quarter hasn't ended due to snow days, therefore a report card will not be available. The current date for students to receive their report cards is on March 28th, barring we do not have anymore snow days. If you have any questions about your conference time or need to make a change let me know.
This week the students have their regular schedule. On Thursday during the 2nd grade Spectra they will have their penguin exhibit. Parents and classrooms are invited to attend the exhibit. The third graders will have the opportunity to visit the exhibit at 10:30, allowing our classmates to showcase their hard work and expertise. On Friday Castlio has the Spring Party for 2nd grade at 1:00 and 3rd grade at 2:00. Also, on Friday our class has counseling with Mrs. Orzel.
It's going to be a great week! If you have any questions do not hesitate to let me know.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Carrie Hepburn
Friday, February 28, 2014
Sunday, February 23, 2014
February 23rd, 2014
Dear Parents,
Last week was a
delight! It was so nice knowing that we weren't going to have any weather
concerns. The students were able to go outside at recess (even if it was
blacktop only) and for the most part everyone was feeling much better!
The third graders had a successful wax museum on Friday and were please
to showcase their presentation skills for their families.
This week we have
Spring Pictures on Tuesday and a half-day on Friday. Hopefully you
received the note about upcoming parent-teacher conferences. Please
return the confirmation page as soon as possible. Just a reminder that we
will not have report cards available. I will have student work to show and
if you would like your child to attend they are welcome. I will have a
general idea of grades, but the date has been postponed due to the snow days.
Some reminders are Six
Flags information will be entered tomorrow (Feb. 24th), so make sure if your
child participated in the program to send in the form. On Tuesday spring
pictures will be taken, if you have a background preference send in the form.
The third grade students have a field trip on the 26th of March; please
return the form and money as soon as possible. Yearbook orders are due by
March 1st.
Finally we need some
items for upcoming projects: drink containers with lids (Gatorade type
containers), 2-liter bottles, paper towel tubes and mini-glue sticks. Any
help in any of these areas is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Carrie Hepburn
Monday, February 17, 2014
February 16, 2014
February 16, 2014
Dear Parents,
Our time is flying by in the classroom. The kids are working on various projects, but right now their favorite is what they are doing in math. The second graders created a 2-D robot on graph paper, that they are using as plans to build a 3-D model. They are creating, talking, and sharing their ideas, but also analyzing how they could design a robot better in the future. They noticed their plans were not designed for "stand-alone" type robots due to weight, height, and building materials, therefore they would make adjustments in the future for a better prototype. The third graders are currently studying perimeter. This unit led to a discussion about blue prints, drawings, and how this concept is applied in everyday life. They created a blueprint of a house starting with the perimeter. After that portion was designed, they moved inside the house. Inside the home they needed to add at minimum: a kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and living room. They have gotten really creative with their drawings and are now using them to build a model of their blueprint.
This week we have all of our regularly scheduled events such as: 3rd grade Spectra on Tuesday, library and keyboarding on Wednesday, followed by 2nd grade Spectra on Thursday. The third grade students will have a field trip in March on the 26th with Mrs. Rowley's class. They will head to Bush Wildlife for a portion of the day. Information will come home this week regarding the trip, please return the information as soon as possible.
The second graders will begin a historical fiction unit this week. They will complete their personal narratives by creating illustrations and digitally recording their stories via VoiceThread. The third graders are moving into a unit on body systems. They will research the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, skeletal, and muscular systems. In each system they will conduct a project or experiment to demonstrate each of the systems.
Finally on Friday the third graders will have their wax museum from 3:15-3:45. You are invited to attend. They will need to practice memorizing their speeches and if they choose to wear a costume bring that on Friday. Any help from home is appreciated. If you come for the wax museum make sure you do not park in front of the school where the buses load/unload, and if you would like to take your child home when we are done sign out in the office prior to event. The kids are looking forward to this and have worked hard preparing for the event.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Carrie Hepburn
Dear Parents,
Our time is flying by in the classroom. The kids are working on various projects, but right now their favorite is what they are doing in math. The second graders created a 2-D robot on graph paper, that they are using as plans to build a 3-D model. They are creating, talking, and sharing their ideas, but also analyzing how they could design a robot better in the future. They noticed their plans were not designed for "stand-alone" type robots due to weight, height, and building materials, therefore they would make adjustments in the future for a better prototype. The third graders are currently studying perimeter. This unit led to a discussion about blue prints, drawings, and how this concept is applied in everyday life. They created a blueprint of a house starting with the perimeter. After that portion was designed, they moved inside the house. Inside the home they needed to add at minimum: a kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and living room. They have gotten really creative with their drawings and are now using them to build a model of their blueprint.
This week we have all of our regularly scheduled events such as: 3rd grade Spectra on Tuesday, library and keyboarding on Wednesday, followed by 2nd grade Spectra on Thursday. The third grade students will have a field trip in March on the 26th with Mrs. Rowley's class. They will head to Bush Wildlife for a portion of the day. Information will come home this week regarding the trip, please return the information as soon as possible.
The second graders will begin a historical fiction unit this week. They will complete their personal narratives by creating illustrations and digitally recording their stories via VoiceThread. The third graders are moving into a unit on body systems. They will research the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, skeletal, and muscular systems. In each system they will conduct a project or experiment to demonstrate each of the systems.
Finally on Friday the third graders will have their wax museum from 3:15-3:45. You are invited to attend. They will need to practice memorizing their speeches and if they choose to wear a costume bring that on Friday. Any help from home is appreciated. If you come for the wax museum make sure you do not park in front of the school where the buses load/unload, and if you would like to take your child home when we are done sign out in the office prior to event. The kids are looking forward to this and have worked hard preparing for the event.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Carrie Hepburn
Sunday, February 9, 2014
February 9, 2014
Dear Parents,
This week we have many events planned in addition to our regular schedule. On Wednesday evening, Castlio is having their Family Health and Wellness event. There will be several opportunities for families to experience various wellness stations. There will be a personal trainer for kids, a dance aerobics area, hand washing station and a place to learn about food choices. Please send in the slip if you plan to attend the event.
A reminder that we do not have school on Feb. 14th or Feb. 17th. On Thursday, we will pass our Valentine's since we will not have school on Friday. Since we have had so many broken weeks the third grade wax museum is pushed back to the 21st. It will take place in our class from 3:15-3:45. If you have any questions do not hesitate to let me know.
Yearbook orders are due by March 1st. If you are ordering a yearbook please send in the information as soon as possible. The Six Flags reading logs need to be returned to school by the 24th. The last day to record reading is the 20th of February.
I am looking forward to a great week of school, where we attend each day it's scheduled. :) A teacher can dream right?
Sincerely,
Mrs. Carrie Hepburn
Dear Parents,
This week we have many events planned in addition to our regular schedule. On Wednesday evening, Castlio is having their Family Health and Wellness event. There will be several opportunities for families to experience various wellness stations. There will be a personal trainer for kids, a dance aerobics area, hand washing station and a place to learn about food choices. Please send in the slip if you plan to attend the event.
A reminder that we do not have school on Feb. 14th or Feb. 17th. On Thursday, we will pass our Valentine's since we will not have school on Friday. Since we have had so many broken weeks the third grade wax museum is pushed back to the 21st. It will take place in our class from 3:15-3:45. If you have any questions do not hesitate to let me know.
Yearbook orders are due by March 1st. If you are ordering a yearbook please send in the information as soon as possible. The Six Flags reading logs need to be returned to school by the 24th. The last day to record reading is the 20th of February.
I am looking forward to a great week of school, where we attend each day it's scheduled. :) A teacher can dream right?
Sincerely,
Mrs. Carrie Hepburn
Sunday, February 2, 2014
February 3rd, 2014
Dear Parents,
I hope at home you have heard about the exciting learning taking place in our classroom! The students are creating book report projects like I have never seen! Some students are creating SMART Notebook presentations that have I-Movie's embedded in them. Other students are creating Prezi presentations with animated cartoon's embedded into the actual presentation. Then another student created an amazing looking suitcase depicting the suitcase carried throughout the story Bud Not Buddy that is filled with important objects from the story. The creativity and higher order thinking skills taking place on the projects are amazing and truly demonstrate the student's desire to showcase their knowledge. I LOVE IT!
The third grade students have a big presentation on Friday! They will become the person they researched for a wax museum. We will join Ms. Grosch a second grade teachers classroom inviting parents and family to come visit our museum. The students should have a speech memorized, (that they have written) any props they would like either created at home or at school, and if possible dress in character. Dressing in character isn't necessary, but if it's possible it makes the event even more fun. Everyone is invited and we would love to see you at 3:15 in Ms. Grosch's room.
This week our schedule is the same with two extra additions, one is counseling on Friday and our 3rd grade wax museum. Looking forward to a wonderful, snow free week! (a teacher can dream right?)
Sincerely,
Mrs. Carrie Hepburn
Dear Parents,
I hope at home you have heard about the exciting learning taking place in our classroom! The students are creating book report projects like I have never seen! Some students are creating SMART Notebook presentations that have I-Movie's embedded in them. Other students are creating Prezi presentations with animated cartoon's embedded into the actual presentation. Then another student created an amazing looking suitcase depicting the suitcase carried throughout the story Bud Not Buddy that is filled with important objects from the story. The creativity and higher order thinking skills taking place on the projects are amazing and truly demonstrate the student's desire to showcase their knowledge. I LOVE IT!
The third grade students have a big presentation on Friday! They will become the person they researched for a wax museum. We will join Ms. Grosch a second grade teachers classroom inviting parents and family to come visit our museum. The students should have a speech memorized, (that they have written) any props they would like either created at home or at school, and if possible dress in character. Dressing in character isn't necessary, but if it's possible it makes the event even more fun. Everyone is invited and we would love to see you at 3:15 in Ms. Grosch's room.
This week our schedule is the same with two extra additions, one is counseling on Friday and our 3rd grade wax museum. Looking forward to a wonderful, snow free week! (a teacher can dream right?)
Sincerely,
Mrs. Carrie Hepburn
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