I hope and trust that you had a great Spring Break. From the stories, it seems that you kept your kids busy with activities, travelling, and visiting with friends. Geoff and I traveled to Hawaii, and had a wonderful vacation in the sun.
I wanted to take some time to tell you about few activities going on this term; some will need parent assistance, while others will be done in class, but I wanted to make you aware of them. Please let me know if you have any questions!
April At a Glance:
16- School Gala
20- Speech Contest (more info below)
22 & 25- Easter, No school
26- Scholastic Due
27- Early Dismissal
Speech Contest:
At the term two parent meeting I outlined the Speech Contest (students would memorize a poem), but after a moment of epiphany, I slightly altered the Grade 3 speech contest outline. Instead of a poem, students have chosen a Robert Munch story to retell. I do not expect the story to be memorized word for word, but rather they will be graded on the retelling of the story (beginning, middle and end), expression, voice, and movement. When I was in grade four we did this with fairy tales, and, as I remember it, the result was awesome! Students will be bring home a duo-tang with their story, a parent letter, and an assessment rubric so they can practice with you at home. I will be giving them limited time in class, so it is essential for them to practice at home. On April 15th students will be participating in an in-class speech contest. Mrs. Hildebrand and I will be grading each student, and the top three will be moving on to the next level of competition (April 20th). Good luck and have fun!
This Week: April 4th-8th
VIP: David I.
Verse of the Week: John 8:12
Monday, April 4th: School Reopens
Library, PE, Check blog
Tuesday: JGB: The Princess and the Beggar
Wednesday: Practice Speech!
Thursday: Math Homework (due Monday), Practice Speech!
Friday: PE, Chapel, Practice Speech!
Next Week: April 11-15
VIP:
Verse of the Week:
Monday, April 4th: School Reopens
Library, PE, Check blog, Spelling Homework
Tuesday: JGB: The Fire on the Mountain
Wednesday: Practice Speech!
Thursday: Math Homework (due Monday), Practice Speech!
Friday: PE, Chapel, Practice Speech! Gala tomorrow!
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