Catching Up To The End

Wow! Where did September go? Already the end??? Wow! We are deep into our learning and are also having a blast. Here are some of our highlights:

1. Biographies
We learned how to research using a book and how to use the information and make a final project specifically about the biography we read. We are using Kidspiration, which is a software program on the computer to create digital webs. We are also creating cutouts of our person and will have an awesome final project to show off coming this next week.


2. Flat Stanley
We have reviewed the letter writing process, have written our community letters and are ready to address our envelopes. Our Flat Selves are almost ready to go on their adventure. The students are so excited. We even had the opportunity to view a past project from a grandma of a third grader who received a Flat Stanley. What a motivator! Although, it set high expectations for those receiving our letters.


3. Math
We wrapped up Unit 1 in math and are pushing forward to Unit 2. And might I add how impressed I was with our first test in math. Wow! Totally blew my mind how well everyone did. Once again, if you haven't, you can check grades online through parent portal. Contact the office and they can help you get set up.


4. Writing
We have loved getting back into the swing of writing. We have almost completed one whole round of writing with publishing coming up this week. It is truly awesome to watch the excitement when we write and to see all our positive attitudes.

5. Circle of Greatness
I am taking a class on Nurtured Heart and love what I am learning. We have started a Circle of Greatness to end our day. We all sit in a circle and talk about our greatness. Sometimes it is as simple as coming to class on time or else it can be finishing a project or using nice words all day, either way we love to talk about our greatness.

6. PTA Membership Drive
This week we are having a PTA membership drive. The PTA does so much for our school and classroom and we are so thankful for them. So... become a member. Not only will you be able to attend meetings and have a voice, you are saying thank you in a very simple way. During our membership drive, the grade level with the most memberships will win some prize (we are not sure what it is yet, but we love a competition). So let's all join PTA.

7. Finally... Fargo Force Reading
There will be forms coming home on Monday in order to track your child's reading minutes. Also, each month, there will be a "Reader of the Month" which is open to those who have met their reading goal. There is also a classroom competition in which we can win free things and even a trip to the Scheels arena for the classroom that reads the most minutes. How fun! More details to come, watch your child's backpack tomorrow.

Upcoming Events:

* Picture forms due tomorrow
* Pictures will be taken Oct. 4th
* Watch for an October calendar to come home this week
* Conference schedule times will come home this week (close to Friday). If your time does not work, please contact me right away to get a new time arranged.


Thank you so much for helping our classroom get off to a great start.

Until another great day...

Mrs. Farkas