Harvest Party Fun

Champaign County 4H Bread Making

Weekly Update 11-19 and 11-25

Weekly Update

TWO WEEKS November 19th - 26th, 2013

Learning Targets/Topics Word Study/Spelling: I can spell and use words with the following vowel sounds: oo, ow, ea. .Test Tuesday (see 10 word list under last week in planner). Reading: ~ I can tell the plot of a story.   ~ I can compare and contrast plots and settings of different stories by the same author. Writing: ~ I can create a paragraph from writing ideas. ~ I can write about poetry. Math:   ~ I can solve story problems with elapsed time. ~ I can use the properties of multiplication and other multiplication strategies (x1, x0, x2, x5, x10, x3, and x4). ~I can use multiplication strategies to help me find the product (answer) quickly. Science: ~ I can list renewable and nonrenewable resources and understand that mining is involved in getting these resources. Student of the Week: Casey

Important Dates 11/26:  Scholastic Book Order for Nov/Dec due 11/26:  Fall Harvest Party from 2-3 11/27-12/2:  Thanksgiving Break 12/3:  Mrs. Breslin will be out for training 12/4: November Reading Log Due (300 minutes) 12/16: Dental Screening in third grade (form was sent at beginning of the year) 12/19: Gym Winter Fun Day (Inflatables) 12/20: Classroom Gift Exchange (see below) 12/23-Jan 3: Winter Break Questions? Contact Me Mrs. Breslin 937-663-4449 ext 4319 breslink@grahamlocalschools.org Don’t forget to check out our blog: mrsbreslin.blogspot.com *You can always send in a note or write to me in your child’s planner* Multiplication Flashcards Students should be bringing multiplication flashcards home nightly and returning them to school each day.  Please take 10 min or so a night to practice the flashcards.  Eventually, students will be expected to know their facts from memory.

Holiday Ornament Exchange This year we will be doing an ornament exchange for our classroom gift exchange before Christmas break.  I wanted to let you know now so that you can keep your eye out for a fun ornament.  Glass items are prohibited on the bus, so please make sure the ornament is not glass.  It can be handmade or store bought.  More information will be sent home in December.

Parents Attending The Harvest Party All parents/guardians are welcome to attend our harvest party on 11/26 from 2-3pm. We will have a snack, play a game, and make a craft.  Thanks to all of the parents who helped organize the party.  When the party is over at 3:00, I plan to decorate my room for winter/Christmas.  I will be putting up a couple of Christmas Trees, snowflakes, and other Christmas decorations.  If you would like to help decorate, I would appreciate the help.  It may take up to an hour so if you plan to stay and help, please park in the front lot rather than the bus lot.

Multiplication Strategies 0-8 (focus on 6-8)

Cultural Awareness Day

Cultural Awareness day was a blast!  In the morning, students watched presentations about Germany, Cyprus, Honduras, and Thailand.  We learned about the food, culture, language, and money of these countries.  Students also got to taste candy and food from these countries.  In the afternoon, student presenters set up in the hallway and gave mini presentations to each class.  The students received suckers from Mexico.  Many students had to rinse all the pepper off of the sucker so that it wasn't so spicy.  Thanks everyone for making this a fun learning experience.