Fun at the Torstensen Property

We spent our morning out at the ICF property. It was a beautiful day to be outside! We went on a hike, and learned about animal tracks and different plants. There were lots of animal pelts for us to see and touch too. We also got to use the binoculars, which was a first for many of us. But the best part was when we went on the Scat Hunt! Be sure to ask your child to tell you about it!! They did really well with the identification process! It was a great trip! We are hoping to go back this winter to look for animal tracks in the snow. 

Umbrellas for Peace

What an exciting day we had! Today was the day for our Peace Parade. We lined up by grade level, opened our umbrellas, and paraded down Main Street. We had so much fun! What a wonderful way to commemorate such a tragic day. After lunch, we read "The Little Chapel That Stood". Then we talked about what the story meant, and how it is important to remember and honor our heroes. 

We finished up MAP testing, so hopefully we can get into our routine a little better now. Yesterday I sent home login information for Xtra Math. I am asking that this become part of your child's nightly homework routine. They are struggling a bit with remembering basic facts quickly and accurately. We are going to move very quickly from addition and subtraction to multiplication, so this extra nightly practice will help tremendously! And don't forget that tomorrow is our Peace Parade with the awesome umbrellas your kiddos have painted! Parade starts at 9:00...if you're free, come watch this amazing parade. 

We've Been Busy!

It has been a busy week in third grade! Sometimes our short weeks are the craziest. We are finishing up our college pennants, and tomorrow are writing our paragraphs to go with them. These will be displayed in the hallway, and the writing will be shared in class. We are also doing some grade level assessment in reading and spelling. In addition, we started MAP testing today. We will test tomorrow, Monday, and Tuesday as well. Hopefully, once that's done, we will be able to settle into our routine a little better. To that end, we forgot Thursday Communicators today! That means this week they will be Friday Communicators. Thanks for understanding!