MARCH, MARCH, MARCH!!

We are Marching Forward-----

by Karla Felesena

February 11, 2011

MARCH, MARCH,

MARCH!

March is almost here already and we are ready to march forward with more things to learn. But first we have spent some time this week talking about the ISAT tests that we will begin next week on Tuesday, March 1st. We have discussed the importance of getting to bed a little earlier than usual or at least to sleep on time. We all want to be awake and alert first thing Tuesday morning. I will certainly be going to bed early.

As a class we have talked about the ISAT tests almost since day one so the students would know about it and be comfortable with it all year long. Therefore, it is not something new or misunderstood, hopefully. The students have worked hard on their academics all year long and I am continually telling then that they will do great on the ISAT testing. There will be two subjects tested each day (Reading and Math) in the mornings. We will not be doing our regular Reading on these day because we normally do that during the ISAT time and because we will be doing that on the ISAT tests. We will have our regular Math lessons in the afternoon because we really enjoy them and are ready to learn more about fractions, continue our multiplication and then go on to division. On Friday afternoon, we will celebrate by having the afternoon set aside for board games. It will be a fun time with our friends and a great way to relax after a week of working our very best on the ISAT tests.

I will be sending home a note with each student asking for snacks to be sent in so we can put them all together in a large bowl to make up a trail mix snack for the week. We will need this for fuel for our brains and bodies to perform at their absolute best. Please make sure to send the snack in by Monday, February 28th so we can get it mixed up and enjoyed before we begin the day on Tuesday. Thank you to all for your support and generous contributions.

We have a good start on our DILLY BARS project for mastering the math facts 1-9's. It would be great if you could practice those at home with your child after they have read their usual 15 minutes every night. Thank you for helping them to learn those math facts.

SOME DATES TO REMEMBER:

ISAT WEEK FOR 3RD GRADES:     Monday, February 28th: Review and Preparations
                                            Tuesday-Thursday, March 1-3: Reading and Math
                                            Friday, March 4: Game day afternoon 

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16TH: FCCLA FROM CHS @ 2:00PM

SUNDAY, MARCH 13TH: SPRING AHEAD-TURN CLOCKS FORWARD

THURSDAY, MARCH 17TH: ST. PATRICK'S DAY--WEAR GREEN!

FRIDAY, MARCH 18TH: END OF 3RD QUARTER/EARLY RELEASE @ 2:00pm

FRIDAY, MARCH 18TH: LAST DAY TO TAKE AR TESTS

SUNDAY, MARCH 20TH: SPRING BEGINS!!