Weekly Update

September 8-11th, 2015

Learning Targets/Topics Word Study/Spelling: For now we will not have word study/spelling.  We are focusing on classroom routines and how to do our guided reading workshop.  We expect to begin word study in late September. Reading: ~I can use our classroom library correctly. ~I can discuss the genre of books I am reading. ~ I can follow the guidelines during reader’s workshop. ~ I can write a response to my reading. Writing: ~ I can use my writer’s notebook to write ideas for writing. (planting seeds to write about later) ~ I can read and use a map; I can create a simple map. Math:   ~ I can complete the pattern on a number line. ~ I can find the number halfway between two numbers. ~ I can round numbers. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Please, check out our classroom BLOG!  I’ve been posting anchor charts and pictures so that you can see the things your child is working on!  Also, sign up for REMIND by texting this number:  81010   Enter this message:  @mrsbreslin I will use this to send important messages to the class, or perhaps a personal message to just you.

Important Dates: 9/11: 2 hour delay 9/11: GES Kids Only movie night from 6-9pm (email or call Mr. Miller or Mr. Lensman for more info) 9/24: Tie Dye T-Shirts 9/24: Ohio Caverns Slip and money DUE 9/25: No School 9/26: Graham Band Festival 7:00 @GHS 10/2: Ohio Caverns Field Trip- More info coming soon! Lunch Menu OHIO CAVERNS We are excited to inform you that the third grade classes are scheduled for a field trip to Ohio Caverns in West Liberty on Friday, Oct. 2, 2015! Students will bring home permission slips and money information this week.  Each child will need to bring a brown bag lunch containing all disposable items; we do not want to have to bring anything back on the bus after we eat. Students may also bring up to $10.00 extra with them to buy a souvenir at the gift shop- this is completely optional.  The gift shop has several nice souvenirs for only a few dollars!  Please complete the bottom portion of the permission slip and return it to school along with your child’s money by Thursday, Sept. 24th. Checks can be made out to Graham Elementary.  Again, they will receive more information this week!  Thank you!

Questions? Contact Me: Mrs. Breslin: breslink@grahamlocalschools.org 937-663-4449 ext 4319 *You can always send in a note or write to me in your child’s planner* Our classroom blog will be updated soon.  Check it out at mrsbreslin.blogspot.com Related Arts Rotation Week of:        Mon       Tues     Wed      Thurs    Fri     Sep. 8-11 None Lib PE Music PE Sep. 14-18 Comp Lib PE Music PE

Tie Dye We will be tie-dying t-shirts on September 24th.  Your child needs to bring in a freshly laundered, white, 100% cotton t-shirt.  This can be a shirt that you already have at home, or one that you purchase if you so desire. It could be a white shirt with a Graham logo on it as well.  If it is a new shirt, please make sure you wash it at least once to get any chemicals out and finish any shrinking that will occur upon washing.  The tie dye chemicals will be brighter and hold tighter if the shirt has been freshly washed.  These shirts will be used for special occasions throughout the year to show class unity.  For our classroom, I will be storing the shirts here and the students will change into the shirt upon arrival.  I will then take the shirts home to wash them and save them for the next event.  This will ensure that the students wear the shirt on the correct days and that they don’t get lost.  Any extra shirt donations are greatly appreciated.  Please send in the shirts by Tuesday, September 22nd.  Thank you!        Mumpkins Fundraiser Kickoff Ask your child about the fundraiser kickoff from school today!