Sunday, December 16, 2018

Week of December 17th

Take a Peek...into our classroom!
Monday, Dec. 17th (A Day) - Computer Lab, Music
Tuesday, Dec. 18th (B Day) - Art
Wednesday, Dec. 19th (C Day) - Gym
Thursday, Dec. 20th (D Day) - Music, Mystery Reader

Friday, Dec. 21st (E Day) - Holiday Concert @SJHS, Holiday Treats & Movie, Art

Word Study
There will not be a new Word Study list this week!  We will be working on different writing projects before break.

Holiday Concert
On Friday morning, December 21st, the district 2nd – 5th graders will be going to St. Joseph High School for the Annual Holiday Concert.  This is an amazing opportunity to hear our high school band, choir, and orchestra students perform. We will return to school before lunch.
Reading Counts
Please look for your child’s Reading Counts progress report to come home this Monday!   The goal for this trimester is 18 points.  If your child needs to catch up on points, holiday break would be a great time for this.  Reading Counts tests can be taken from home, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Sock Collection
One of our third graders, Donevin Ruchti, along with his sister at Upton Middle Schoo, are collecting socks for the Skate for Change program.  There will be a collection box this week here at Lincoln. Please send in socks if you are able.  Here is a link to that site to hear more information:  Skate for Change website .

Have a wonderful holiday break and
enjoy the time with your family!

Sunday, December 9, 2018

Week of December 10th

Take a Peek...into our classroom!
Monday, Dec. 10th (B Day) - Art,
Nutcracker Performance 1:30pm and 6pm (Be here at 5:30)
Tuesday, Dec. 11th (C Day) - Gym
Wednesday, Dec. 12th (D Day)- LATE START, SSW, Music
Thursday, Dec. 13th (E Day) - Library, Art,
Ice Skating with Buddies 12:30-1:45
Friday, Dec. 14th (F Day) - Mystery Reader, Art, Gym

Upcoming Events
Book Fair in Media Center - Week of December 10th
Pancake Breakfast - Saturday, December 15th

Nutcracker Help!
Help! We will need to take down all of the Nutcrackers off the wall, the decorations, and the lights from the stage. If there are any parents that could volunteer to do this on Thursday, Dec.13th, that would be great! The gym doesn’t host any gym classes on this day, so you can come anytime besides lunch 11:30-1. The morning or after school would be best. Let me know if you can help! THANK YOU!

Word Study
Please make sure your child continues to practice their word study word list each week.  We have added all our lists to Spelling City.  This is a program that allows students to practice the words online.  The link is: www.spellingcity.com/users/lincoln3rd and is also available on the teacher itsLearning page. Spelling City can be written as a “My Choice” assignment on their weekly homework.

Ice Skating with Buddies
Thanks to our PTO and the City of St. Joseph, our Lincoln School K-5 students will be able to ice skate for free at the Howard Ice Arena this Thursday.   Our class will walk with our buddies in Mrs. Bartz’s class to and from the ice rink. We will skate from 12:45-1:30. The ice-skating and skate rental is FREE for our students and any parents that can come and help.  The more adults we can have helping students with skates, the better! Students are encouraged to bring their own ice skates. The number of skates per size is limited. If your child has their own skates, label with their name and allow them to bring them that day. Skates brought to and/or from school on the bus must be in a duffle bag or a brown paper bag. Safety/protective helmets are also encouraged & welcomed.
Reading Counts
Please look for your child’s Reading Counts progress report to come home on Friday.   The goal for this trimester is 18 points.  If your child needs to catch upon points, holiday break would be a great time for this.  Reading Counts tests can be taken from home, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. 

Sunday, December 2, 2018

Week of December 3rd

Take a Peek...into our classroom!
Monday, Dec. 3rd (C Day) Gym
Tuesday, Dec. 4th (D Day) SSW, Music
Wednesday, Dec. 5th (E Day) LATE START, Art
Thursday, Dec. 6th (F Day) - Art, Gym
Friday, Dec. 7th (A Day) - Computer Lab, Music

Upcoming Events
Late Start - December 12th
Monday, December 10th Nutcracker Performance
1:30pm and 6:00pm
Book Fair in Media Center - Week of December 10th

Word Study
Please make sure your child continues to practice their word study word list each week.  We have added all our lists to Spelling City.  This is a program that allows students to practice the words online.  The link is: www.spellingcity.com/users/lincoln3rd and is also available on the teacher itsLearning page. Spelling City can be written as a “My Choice” assignment on their weekly homework.

Nutcracker UP DATE!
Be sure to click on the link below to find out what clothing your child will need to wear under their costume. Please let me know if you have any questions. Also, Please continue to have your student practice all of the songs for our performance at home  https://3rdgradenutcracker.weebly.com/.  The Nutcracker is scheduled for Monday, December 10th, with a school performance at 1:30, and the evening performance at 6:00.  Mark your calendar!

Ice Skating with Buddies
Thanks to our PTO and the City of St. Joseph, our Lincoln School K-5 students will be able to ice skate for free at the Howard Ice Arena on Thursday, December 13.   Our class will walk with our buddies in Mrs. Bartz’s class to and from the ice rink. We will skate from 12:45-1:30. The ice-skating and skate rental is FREE for our students and any parents that can come and help.  The more adults we can have helping students with skates, the better! Students are encouraged to bring their own ice skates. The number of skates per size is limited. If your child has their own skates, label with their name and allow them to bring them that day.  Skates brought to and/or from school on the bus must be in a duffle bag or a brown paper bag. Safety/protective helmets are also encouraged & welcomed.

Sunday, November 25, 2018

Week of November 26th

Take a Peek...into our classroom!

Monday, Nov. 26th (D Day) SSW, Music
Tuesday, Nov. 27th (E Day) 2nd Grade Program, Art
Wednesday, Nov. 28th (F Day) LATE START, Art, Gym
Thursday, Nov. 29th (A Day) - Computer Lab, Music
Friday, Nov. 30th (B Day) - Art

Upcoming Events
Late Starts - December 5th and 12th
Nutcracker Performance - December 10th

Nutcracker
Be sure to click on the link below to find out what clothing your child will need to wear under their costume. Please let me know if you have any questions. Please continue to have your student practice all of the songs for our performance at home  https://3rdgradenutcracker.weebly.com/.  


Sunday, November 18, 2018

Week of November 19th

Take a Peek...into our classroom!
Monday, Nov. 19th (A Day) - Computer Lab, Music
Tuesday, Nov. 20th (B Day) - Art
Wednesday, Nov. 21st (C Day) - 1/2 Day, Social Studies Test, Gym, Mystery Reader
Thursday, Nov. 22nd- No School - Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday, Nov. 23rd- No School - Thanksgiving Break

Upcoming Events
Late Starts - November 28th
Monday, December 10th Nutcracker Performance 1:30pm and 6:00pm

Social Studies Test
Students received a social studies study guide on Friday. They should be reviewing the terms and information for Wednesday's test. If you are leaving early for Thanksgiving break, they will need to take their test before they go.

Nutcracker
Your child should know by now what part they will be playing in the Nutcracker performance. Therefore, please be sure to click on the link to find out what clothing your child will need to wear under their costume. Please let me know if you have any questions!






Saturday, November 10, 2018

Week of November 12th


Take a Peek...into our classroom!

Monday, Nov. 12th (B Day) - Music
Tuesday, Nov. 13th (C Day) -Art
Wednesday, Nov. 14th (D Day) - Late Start, SSW,
Junior Achievement, Music, School Store at Lunch
Thursday, Nov. 15th (E Day) - Dress Up Day, Library, Art,
Thanksgiving Luncheon
Friday, Nov. 16th (F Day) - PE, Art, Popcorn Friday,
Mystery Reader
Upcoming Events
Late Start - 28th
Thanksgiving Luncheon/Dress-Up Day - November 15th
Thanksgiving Break - ½ Day November 21, No School November 22nd & 23rd

Nutcracker UP DATE!
Your child should know by now what part they will be playing in the Nutcracker performance. Therefore, be sure to click on the link below to find out what clothing your child will need to wear under their costume. Please let me know if you have any questions.


Please continue to have your student practice all of the songs for our performance at home  https://3rdgradenutcracker.weebly.com/.  The Nutcracker is scheduled for Monday, December 10th, with a school performance at 1:30, and the evening performance at 6:00.  Mark your calendar!


Thanksgiving Luncheon
Thursday, November 15th is our traditional Thanksgiving Luncheon. This annual event includes a family style meal prepared by our kitchen and served by many parent volunteers. Our Kindergarteners will delight us with singing prior to the meal as well!  Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate parent visitors at lunch on this day. In order to attend, you must be a volunteer, sign-up information will come home soon. We will be sitting with our Kindergarten buddies on this day. Don't forget to dress nice!




Saturday, November 3, 2018

Week of November 5th



Take a Peek...into our classroom!

Monday, Nov. 5th (C Day) - Gym
Tuesday, Nov. 6th (D Day) - SSW, Music
Wednesday, Nov. 7th (E Day) - Library, Art
Thursday, Nov. 8th (F Day) - 1/2 Day - P.T. Conferences
Friday, Nov. 9th (A Day) - 1/2 Day - P.T. Conferences, Computer Lab

Upcoming Events
Late Starts - November 14th and 28th
Thanksgiving Luncheon/Dress-Up Day - November 15th
Thanksgiving Break - ½ Day November 21, No School November 22nd & 23rd

Nutcracker Date
Please continue to have your student practice all of the songs for our performance at home  https://3rdgradenutcracker.weebly.com/.  The Nutcracker is scheduled for Monday, December 10th, with a school performance at 1:30, and the evening performance at 6:00.  Mark your calendar!

Stuff-A-Truck Food Drive
The Stuff-A-Truck food collection drive ends this Friday, November 9.  All food and toiletries go right to our local food bank. Please send non-perishables as you are able, such as:  can goods, baking goods, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc. The classroom that collects the most items will receive free personal pan pizza certificates from Pizza Hut!

Thanksgiving Luncheon
Thursday, November 15th is our traditional Thanksgiving Luncheon. This annual event includes a family style meal prepared by our kitchen and served by many parent volunteers. Our Kindergarteners will delight us with singing prior to the meal as well!  Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate parent visitors at lunch on this day. In order to attend, you must be a volunteer, sign-up information will come home soon. We will be sitting with our Kindergarten buddies on this day. Don't forget to dress nice!

New Reading Counts Goal
With the new trimester starting on Monday, Nov. 5th, comes new goals! Every trimester, we reset ourselves back to zero points, and begin earning points again. So, your child will start back at zero points on Monday, and will need to earn 18 Reading Counts points for this trimester. I will send home in their report card what they achieved for the 1st trimester. They set new goals in their data notebooks for the upcoming trimester. Hopefully they are getting the hang of Reading Counts and how it works by now.