Mrs. Linda Garton Third Grade

Newsletter for the month of October

Dear Parents,

Our classroom student council representatives are Rebecca Philip and Danielle Nam. Congratulations to them both.

We will be continuing our study of Native Americans in social studies. The students enjoyed the Youth Science Institute centers on the Ohlone Indians. They were able to grind acorns and examine other native foods, play some Ohlone games, and experience weaving with tule. The next Native American group we will be studying is the Plains Native Americans.

In science, we will complete our study of bats and then move on to the study of the moon and stars. Attending the CTC documentary on “Apollo to the Moon” in November will be an exciting addition to our study.

The class will be having the final chapter test on addition and subtraction October 7^th. Chapter 3 teaches units of measurement, both standard and metric. It can be difficult for some of the students and extra attention to daily homework would be helpful for your child.

The national park mini reports were a hit. The students did such a nice job on the illustrations for their park. I am going to be saving them to put out at Open House in February so that you can enjoy seeing all the different parks represented. The completed grading rubric was sent home on Friday.

Special Events/Happenings for October:

It’s a very busy month so please keep a copy of these activities by your calendar.

October:2^nd Wildlife Assembly (It was held today. Ask your child about what they saw and learned!)

8^th Progress reports

9^th Fire Assembly

13^th Picture Make-up Day

14^th 3:00p.m. Scholastic Book Orders are due

19^th Roaring Camp trip

20^th Choir leads music in chapel

23^rd Free Dress

Mad Science on BUGS

Chili Cook-off

27^th Scarecrow and poem presentation

29-30^th No school—teacher in-service days

30^th Family Fun Night

Important Information:

Progress reports will be coming home on Thursday. You will be receiving a general report on how your child is doing in the different subject areas. Please remember that school has been in session for six weeks and some of those weeks were spent in curriculum review. For a continual check on how your student is progressing, please remember to check homework assignments and returned work.

Roaring Camp Railroad Trip

Date: October 19^th

Time: 8:10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Transportation: Bus ****leaving the school at 8:15 a.m.

To bring: A school sweatshirt or fleece. All students must wear the LACS red tee shirt. Jeans may be worn on this trip. A hat and/or sunscreen may also be desirable.

A sack lunch and drink are to be brought by each student. There are no microwaves or refrigeration available. Students will be carrying their lunches. Please have them bring a small backpack or tote for their lunch. School backpacks are too big and cumbersome, so please bring something smaller.

Have a blessed October,

Linda Garton

Mrs. Linda Garton Third Grade

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