Another Week of School Came and Went

 Good Afternoon,

This week students worked extremely hard, and put in such great effort to finish up their i-Ready testing. Students did an awesome job, and were able to showcase all the growth and learning they have gained this year! It was also great to be able to celebrate as a class their efforts with a relaxing movie in the afternoon, as the weather outside makes it clear that summer is truly right around the corner. We were able to cheer on participants in the Breaking Boundaries Triathlon on the CE trail, while also trying to get every car and truck that went by to honk as well. It is hard to believe we only have two weeks left of school in this unforgettable year, but we are sure to enjoy every minute we get to be together!

Week in Review: 

Math: Students completed their i-Ready testing and finished the week with a quick quiz on their last unit in math! We will be reviewing before our end of year assessment next week!

Writing: Writers were storytelling, drafting, revising, and editing their second fairy tale adaptations. The room was filled with positive energy all week!

Reading: Readers had their i-Ready testing as well as continuing to study their social issues that their groups chose to study. Everyone is working hard reading in their books, and becoming social issue advocates learning how they can make a difference!

A Look Ahead:

  • 3rd Grade will be taking a field trip to 1000 Islands on Wednesday, May 26th! Unfortunately, we can't have parent volunteers come along, but we will be leaving in the afternoon to learn more about our last science unit, Weather and Climate! Permission slips will be sent home next week.
  • Thursday, May 20th we will be doing Yoga outside to end the day! Students are asked to bring a towel if they have one!
  • i-Ready scores will be sent home next week!
  • Dress up Days for next week are:

Monday, May 17th

Pajama Day

Tuesday, May 18th

Red Day!

Wednesday, May 19th

Green Day! 

Thursday, May 20th

BEACH Day! 

Friday May 21st

Tie Dye Day!


Hope everyone has a great weekend!


Mr. VW




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