I have lots of information this time.  Please pull out your calendars and mark down some important days coming up. 

Monday, January 14:  Our class spelling bee!

Thursday, January 17:  School Math Night 6:00-7:30.  Come learn about the new math core.  The school appreciates you getting a babysitter for your children on that night.

Friday, January 18:  10:00-10:30 a.m. Science Fair information given out.  I will be explaining to the entire third grade how to do science fair.  Science Fair is an optional activity in third grade, but I would highly recommend all to participate.  For those of you looking for an extension of your child’s learning, this is a great opportunity.  Parents are invited to the presentation, so join us to get more information on how to do a great science fair project.

Tuesday, January 29:  Kid’s Market Place.  We need 8 volunteers per class.  This is really a fun thing to volunteer doing so we would love to have you come help us out.

Friday, February 8:  We will be celebrating Chinese New Year.

Friday, March 15:  Third and Fourth Grade School Science Fair

Wednesday, April 18:  District Science Fair for the winners of our school science fair. 

Spelling for January 14-18: Gave Center Circle Code Gem Gym Golf Circus Cart Guess Cell cub Gentle Guest Cent Calf Guide Cycle Ginger Giant Words are on spellingcity.com Under List 11 if you want to practice there. Words will also be written in their planners.

UTIPS Homework: Test are Multiplication 2 and Comp-Mixed 5 for this week.

Keyboarding Help: The school has used a free internet program called Dance Mat typing. bbc.co.uk/schools/typing

Reading Days: Remember to record your reading days!!! Your child needs to read 20 minutes or more to count as a day.