Friday, October 4, 2019

Oct. 7-11

Team Urban,

We had our second house rally this past week. It is always fun to see the challenges they come up with each time for the students.  Here are a few photos and videos from the rally.


Homework and Attendance Club for September




This Week:
ELA: 
Reading: Begin reading Moon Seems to Change (test Fri.)
Writing: Imaginative Narrative using dialogue
Spelling: -le
1. handle
2. trouble
3. simple
4. people
5. middle
6. table
7. little
8. gentle
9. poodle
10. pickle
11. noodle
12. saddle
13. juggle
14. uncle
15. riddle
Challenge Words:
16. example
17. throttle
18. obstacle
19. miracle
20. muscle

Math: Continue Topic 3 Using Distributive and Associative Properties

HOMEWORK
Google Classroom: Due every Friday morning
Fact Practice: Due every day
Reading: every night for 20 minutes minimum.  If your child has yet to meet their goal, they need to increase their nightly minutes plus additional weekend minutes. (reading logs checked every Friday). November 1st is the last day of the 1st trimester for students to reach their AR goal.  


FIELD TRIP: 3rd grade is going on their first field trip to the Safari Park in Escondido, Ca.  The permission slip went home today (10/4) so please sign and return it as soon as possible. 
-When: Oct. 18th
-Time: Arrive at 6:30am in our classroom
-Depart school: 6:45am on one bus
-Return time: 3:30-4:00pm (depending on traffic)
-Items to bring: a small backpack, sack lunch, walking shoes, ILCS shirt, water, sunscreen.
-Transportation: 1 bus

Answers to some frequently asked questions are below:

-Can I drive my child to and from the field trip? -Yes, the more the merrier. We are actually encouraging you to do so for this field trip.
-Can I drive my child's friend?-Only if their parent is in the car as well.
-Can I just drive my child straight tp the Safari Park without coming to school at 6:30 a.m.?-No.  You and your child must check in with me at school at 6:30a.m. and then sign them out into your custody at school. 
-Can I go if I am not picked as a chaperone?- Yes. The cost is $15 exact cash payment to your child's teacher by Oct. 17th.  If it is not paid by then, it will be full price on the day of the trip.
-Can siblings go?-As long as they are in your care and you are not an assigned chaperone.
-Can I bring a sibling if I am a chaperone?-No.
-Can I stay with my child at the Safari Park when the school leaves?-Yes, as long as you meet us at the time/place of departure to sign your child over to your supervision.
-Can I/husband be a chaperone?-Yes, as long as you/husband have your current Megan's Law clearance on file in the office.
-How do I let you know I want to chaperone?-Sign bottom of the permission slip.
-How will I know if I am a chaperone?-I will notify you in person or email as soon as all permission slips are turned in.
-Do I need to ride the bus if I am a chaperone?-No but it is recommended and expected that you are there upon our arrival at Safari Park if you chose to drive yourself.


Dates to Remember: 
  • October 11th: Make-up picture day CSC
  • October 14-18: Spirit week
  • Spirit Day themes for the week of 10/14-18
    • Monday: Movie Monday.  Dress as your favorite movie character
    • Tuesday: Career Day.  Dress as what you want to be when you grow up.
    • Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday.  Dress as mismatched and crazy as you can
    • Thursday: Back to the Future.  Dress as past, present or future.
    • Friday: Field Trip Day-Wear ILCS shirt
  • Have a great week Team Urban!