What are your families traditions? What can we learn about your culture from them? It is an exciting time to be in our classroom, each day leads to new discoveries.
As we continue to explore the Essential Question this week in Wonders, not only are we learning about traditions around the world, we are learning so much about our classmates and their family traditions. Today while some students were reading from their leveled readers, they read a Realistic Fiction story about Diwali. I was excited to hear that some of our students celebrate this Holiday and share in similar traditions mentioned in the story. The students were able to give us more details and describe other activities included in this festival of lights.
What are your families traditions? What can we learn about your culture from them? It is an exciting time to be in our classroom, each day leads to new discoveries.
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This week's Essential Question in our Wonders Reading Program is: How can traditions teach us about different cultures? Our first story this week was The Dream Catcher. In this story a young boy named Peter needs to learn a family tradition and share what he has learning with his classmates. At first Peter was anxious and did not know what to do, but his grandmother shares her story of the dreamcatcher. She even teaches him how to make his very own dreamcatcher. That's when his feelings changed, Peter became excited and proud to share his family tradition. In the end, Peter shares this tradition with his classmates and teaches them each how to make one. Does your family have a tradition that your child would like to share with the class? Kylie and Linda recently shared their family tradition of the Moon Celebration. Sharing traditions helps us learn about our classmates cultures and it lets us make deeper connections with them
Would your child like to make their own Dream Catcher? You supply the hoop, string, beads, and feathers and I'll supply the video! This tradition, coincidentally, ties into our first unit in Social Studies, as we begin learning about the Wampanoag Tribe. Your student may bring in their dream catcher once it's done! Maybe they can teach a friend how to make one, just like Peter did. Good Luck and Have Fun! Calling all Volunteers. Are you looking to help out in our classroom? I am looking for parents who would be willing to read with small groups, edit student writing, or introduce math games on a weekly basis. I will train you and have all lessons planned prior to your arrival.
Not comfortable working with small groups? Are you better with the clerical duties like typing or emailing? I am also in need of a room parent who would organize our class directory, and send emails as needed. Small group Reading OR Writing volunteers to work with students on: Tuesdays 1:30-3:00 Wednesdays 12:30- 1:45 (every other week until 2:15) Math Volunteers to teach and play math games to small groups: Mondays OR Fridays: 10:00-11:00 CONTACT me ASAP if you would like to volunteer Thanks for considering these two important volunteer opportunities. I look forward to working with you in the future. Mrs Webster Open House was a well attended event, but for those who were unable to make it I have attached a copy of my presentation. There are links built into the slides for your viewing pleasure. If you have any questions regarding a slide or information shared, please don't hesitate to ask. I look forward to seeing you all at conferences in November. Warm regards, Brenda Webster
August 25, 2016 Dear Class of 2026, Welcome to Third Grade! Over the past few weeks I’ve been getting our Learning Laboratory ready and gearing up for my future scientists, that’s YOU! I hope you’re ready to become a scientist and explore all that third grade has to offer. This year you will learn cursive , multiplication and division, you’ll discover the rich history of our state, you’ll explore and investigate science topics such as Motion and Forces, Electric and Magnetic Forces, and Weather and Climate, and you will continue to grow as a reader and writer of both fiction and non-fiction. I hope you’re ready to ask questions, collaborate and create using both your hands and technology. With only a few short days until school begins I have two small favors to ask. Do you think you can find one of your favorite books to bring to school? Any book will do, as long as it is one that you’ve enjoyed reading. During the 1st few weeks of school I am going to ask that you share that book with me. The purpose is to give me a sneak peek as to what type of reader you are. In addition, I’ll also find out what books or topics interest you most. (a chapter book or a picture book that you’ve read or has been read to you) Your second assignment is to make a LIST of the top 5 things you did over summer vacation. Remember, Just a list! We will share our lists during the 1st few weeks of school and use it to write our 1st personal narratives in class. Did you find the supply list that was posted on our school website? No worries if you don’t have them all on the first day, I will have extra supplies on hand. I’d like to ask that if you are going to donate tissues, hand sanitizer, or disinfectant wipes please DO NOT send them in during the 1st week of school. Instead, to stagger the supplies throughout the year , please bring them in on or around your birthday month. This will allow us to have supplies all year long. (summer birthdays may bring them the 1st month of school) I’m anxiously awaiting the arrival of 22 scientists to enter Room 311’s Learning Laboratory and begin working on their newest discoveries. Until then, be sure to check out our classroom website and enjoy your final days of summer. SIncerely, "Professor" Webster |
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