Saturday, June 1, 2019

Week of June 3rd

Take a Peek...into our classroom!
Monday, June 3rd (B Day) - Art, Reading Camp
Tuesday, June 4th (C Day) - Gym, Kiwanis Park 11:00-2:00
Wednesday, June 5th (D Day) - Music, Lincoln Family Picnic 5-7 PM
Thursday, June 6th (E Day) - Art, ½ Day 12:05 Dismissal
Friday, June 7th - Last Day of School ½ Day, Awards Assembly 10:30


Please send in a plastic bag with your child this week.  
We will be sending lots of things home and they may need some extra space!


End of 3rd Grade!
Can you believe the year is nearly over?  We have been so busy that the time just seemed to fly right
past us.  I've had a great year and I've truly enjoyed working with your child this year.  I appreciate all
of the support that you've given throughout the year and I'd like to wish your child much success
in the years to come.


I encourage you to get your child involved in the summer reading program available at your local
public library.  Your child has grown as a reader this year and the summer reading program is a
wonderful opportunity to keep him/her interested and involved in reading throughout the summer!  


Your child will continue to have access to Raz-Kids, IXL, MobyMax, and Core 5 over the summer.  
Spending a little time on one of these each day would be a great way to maintain your child’s
math and language skills throughout the summer as well.
Thank you for a Great Year!  Have a fabulous summer!


Kiwanis Park
This Tuesday, June 4th, the K-4th grade classes will go to Kiwanis Park.  We will be walking with
our Kindergarten buddy class. We plan to leave school around 11:45 and return around 2:20.  
We will be eating lunch at the park and playing for a little while. Please send your child’s lunch in
a paper or plastic bag that can be thrown away when lunch is over so we don’t have to keep
track of lunch boxes. Parent are welcome to walk with us or meet us there.


Multiplication Ice Cream Quizzes
Our multiplication quiz challenge for learning Multiplication facts is almost over!  
We will celebrate with an ice cream party after Kiwanis on June 4th. Please continue to
work with your child on multiplication 0-10 if they have not passed all the multiplication levels.  

Friday, May 24, 2019

Week of May 27th

Take a Peek...into our classroom!
Monday, May 27th - NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 28th (D Day) - Music
Wednesday, May 29th (E Day) - Art
Thursday, May 30th (F Day) - Social Studies Test, Art, Gym
Friday, May 31st (A Day) - Field Day, Mystery Reader,  ALL LIBRARY BOOKS DUE BACK TODAY!

Important Upcoming Dates
3rd Grade Reading Camp - June 3rd
Kiwanis Park - June 4th
Lincoln Family Picnic - June 5th

Social Studies Test Thursday...Please be sure your child
reviews the study guide that was sent home on Friday!

Reading Camp
We need your help! Our third graders are going to have one half day of Reading Camp in the Lincoln courtyard. The camp day is scheduled for Monday, June 3rd from 12:45-3:30pm.  We
are still in need of several camp volunteers. Please click on the Sign-Up Genius linksheet if you
are available from 12:45-3:30. All materials and directions will be provided!  Your child would
love it if you could come!

Swimming
What a fun week we had swimming at the St. Joseph High School!  I know everyone was disappointed that the week had to end. Students learned so much about water safety and basic swimming techniques and many became so much more confident in the water by the end of the week.

Field Day
Lincoln School Field Day will be this Friday. Students will be participating in different outdoor games and events throughout the day. Please watch the weather and make sure your child
comes dressed appropriately for the day.  Tennis shoes must be worn.  Students wearing
sandals will not be allowed to participate.  Also, please send a large safety pin to school with
your child so that he/she can collect the ribbons.

Kiwanis Park
On Tuesday, June 4th, the K-4th grade classes will go to Kiwanis Park.  We will be walking with
our Kindergarten buddy class. We plan to leave school around 11:00 and return around 2:00.  
We will be eating lunch at the park and playing for a little while. Please send your child’s lunch
in a paper or plastic bag that can be thrown away when lunch is over so we don’t have to keep track of lunch boxes.  If your child would like to order a sack lunch from our kitchen, please complete the form that was sent home on Thursday and return it by Tuesday, May 28th.    
Parent are welcome to walk with us or meet us there.

Multiplication Ice Cream Quizzes
Our multiplication quiz challenge for learning Multiplication facts is almost over!  We will celebrate with an ice cream party after Kiwanis on June 4th. Please continue to work with your child on multiplication 0-10 if they have not passed all the multiplication levels.  

Sunday, May 19, 2019

Week of May 20th

Take a Peek...into our classroom!
Monday, May 20th (E Day) M-Step Testing, Art
Tuesday, May 21st (F Day) M-Step Testing, Art, Gym
Wednesday, May 22nd (A Day) LATE START, M-Step Testing, Music
Thursday, May 23rd (B Day) Art
Friday, May 24th (C Day)

😊PLEASE REMIND YOUR CHILD TO BRING
THEIR SWIMMING SUIT AND TOWEL ON MONDAY! 😊

Important Upcoming Dates
No School, Memorial Day - May 27th
Field Day - May 31st
3rd Grade Reading Camp - June 3rd
Kiwanis Park - June 4th
Lincoln Family Picnic - June 5th

Swimming is finally THIS WEEK!
We will be swimming at the St. Joseph High School pool this week.  Your child will need a swimsuit,
towel, and plastic bag (for the wet suit and towel).  Girls will need a rubber band to tie their hair back.
Goggles are fine also. Our class will leave each day at 9:25 and return at 11:00.

Track Meet
Despite the cold, we had a great time at the John Hall Elementary Track meet.  The students did a
great job at each event and we enjoyed cheering on our relay teams!!

Multiplication Ice Cream Quizzes
Our multiplication quiz challenge for learning Multiplication facts continues!  Students have started
earning ice cream scoops, and toppings as they pass quizzes for each level of facts.
 Please continue to work with your child on multiplication 0-10.  IXL, flashcards, and XtraMath
(a new program we are using)  are good tools to practice facts. Students need to be fluent in these
facts by the end of the year.

Sunday, May 12, 2019

Week of May 13th

Take a Peek...into our classroom!
Monday, May 13th (F Day) Art, Gym
Tuesday, May 14th (A Day) Math Center, M-Step Testing, Music
Wednesday, May 15th (B Day) LATE START, M-Step Testing, Art
Thursday, May 16th (C Day) M-Step Testing

Friday, May 17th (D Day) Elementary Track Meet at Upton, Music, Mystery Reader

Important Upcoming Dates
Late Starts - May  22
No School, Memorial Day - May 27th
Field Day - May 31st
3rd Grade Reading Camp - June 3rd
Kiwanis Park - June 4th
Lincoln Family Picnic - June 5th

THANK YOU!
Thank you to all of those who helped make me feel like a superhero during Teacher Appreciation Week
last week. The special notes, flowers, surprise gifts, hugs, and plants were so very thoughtful. I am
blessed to get to come to school everyday and watch your children learn and grow in so many ways
and appreciate your support!

Swimming is POSTPONED!
Swimming has been postponed. We will get the new schedule out to you as soon as it is available.

Track Meet
The John Hall Elementary Track meet will now be held this Friday, May 17th,  at Upton Middle School
at 11:30. The meet will last until 2:00. All third, fourth, and fifth grade students will participate in four
events.  Third graders begin with the standing long jump and from then go onto the 60 M dash, a
running long jump, and a 100 M dash. In addition, each class from all three schools will compete in a
400 M relay race.  Mr. Pfahler has selected four boys and four girls who will represent our classroom
by running in this event. Please check the weather and have your child dress accordingly. We’d love
to have you join us!

Sunday, May 5, 2019

Week of May 6th

Take a Peek...into our classroom!
Monday, May 6th (A Day) Computer Lab, Music
Tuesday, May 7th (B Day) Math NWEA, Art, Math Center, 5th Grade Program
Wednesday, May 8th (C Day) LATE START
Thursday, May 9th (D Day) Math, NWEA, Gym, Music

Friday, May 10th (E Day) Mystery Reader, Track Meet, Art

Important Upcoming Dates
Late Starts - May 15 and 22
Swimming Week May 13th - 17th
No School, Memorial Day - May 27th
Field Day - May 31st

Track Meet
The John Hall Elementary Track meet will be held this Friday at Upton Middle School at 11:30.  
The meet will last until 2:00. All third, fourth, and fifth grade students will participate in four events.
 Third graders do a standing long jump, a 60 M dash, a running long jump, and a 100 M dash.
In addition, each class from all three schools will compete in a 400 M relay race.  Mr. Pfahler has
selected four boys and four girls who will represent our classroom by running in this event.
Please check the weather and have your child dress accordingly. We’d love to have you join us!

Technology Festival
The Ren Baldwin Technology Festival will be held on Friday, May 10th, at the St. Joseph High
School. Doors will open at 6:00 P.M.  Come see the many ways our students use technology in
the classroom.

Swimming
We will be swimming at the St. Joseph High School pool every day next week.  Your child will need
a swimsuit, towel, and plastic bag (for the wet suit and towel).  Girls will need a rubber band to tie
their hair back. This water safety and swimming course offers instruction in survival swimming.  
The students will be introduced to land and water use of a personal floating device. They will work
on skills in independent swimming movements, water entry, buoyancy, and floating positions.  We
leave each day at 9:25 and return at 11:00.

Multiplication Ice Cream Quizzes
Our multiplication quiz challenge for learning Multiplication facts continues!  Students have started
earning ice cream scoops, and toppings as they pass quizzes for each level of facts.  Please
continue to work with your child on multiplication 0-10.  IXL, flashcards, and XtraMath (a new
program we are using)  are good tools to practice facts. Students need to be fluent in these facts
by the end of the year.

Saturday, April 27, 2019

Week of April 29th

Take a Peek...into our classroom!
Monday, April 29th (B Day) Art
Tuesday, April 30th (C Day) NWEA Reading Testing, Gym, Math Center
Wednesday, May 1st (D Day) Late Start, Music
Thursday, May 2nd (E Day) NWEA Reading Testing, Library, Art

Friday, May 3rd (F Day) Mystery Reader, Art, Gym

Important Upcoming Dates
Late Starts - May 8, 15, and 22
Elementary Track Meet - May 10th
Swimming Week May 13th - 17th
No School, Memorial Day - May 27th

Charlton Park
Thank you to our parent chaperones who joined us on Friday! The children had a great time
and a wonderful experience.  Our students were very well-behaved and asked lots of good
questions. I can't wait to hear more about how much they learned.  We will be doing some
writing this week to showcase some of the experiences and knowledge gained from this trip.
I will be posting pictures from the trip soon, so you will be able to see all the fun and learning
that was had by all!

Track Meet
The John Hall Elementary Track meet will be held at Upton Middle School next Friday, May 10th,
at 11:30.  The meet usually lasts for a couple of hours. All third, fourth, and fifth grade students
will participate in four events.  Third graders do a standing long jump, a 60 M dash, a running long
jump, and a 100 M dash. In addition, each class from all three schools will compete in a 400 M
relay race.  Mr. Pfahler has selected four boys and four girls who will represent our classroom by
running in this event. Please check the weather and have your child dress accordingly. We’d love
to have you join us!

Multiplication Ice Cream Quizzes
Our multiplication quiz challenge for learning Multiplication facts continues!  Students have started
earning ice cream scoops, and toppings as they pass quizzes for each level of facts.  Please
continue to work with your child on multiplication 0-10.  IXL, flashcards, and XtraMath (a new
program we are using)  are good tools to practice facts. Students need to be fluent in these facts
by the end of the year.

Peek Testing

NWEA Reading
NWEA Math
M-STEP Reading
M-STEP Math
Tuesday, April 30th 10:45-11:15 am
Tuesday, May 7th
9:45 - 10:15 am
Tuesday, May 14th
8:30-9:20 am
Wednesday, May 15th
2:10-3:00
Monday, May 20th
10:45 - 11:45 am
Thursday, May 2nd 9:45 - 10:15 am
Thursday, May 9th
8:45-9:15 am
Thursday, May 16th
8:30-9:20 am
Wednesday, May 22nd 10:40-11:40 am