Mrs. Hill's Classroom Blog: Newsletter, May 5

Thank You to those of you who sent in tissues!

Looking Ahead:

Knowledge-A-Thon is Tuesday. Due to the field trip being on May 2nd, 3rd graders will do their knowledge-a-thon on May 6th.

Spring Music Concert:

Save the Date!

The ALA Spring Concert is this Tuesday and Wednesday: Tuesday, May 6 will be for students whose last name begins with any letter from A - L, and Wednesday, May 7 will be for students with last names beginning with a letter between M - Z.

Two benefits: 1. We should be able to accommodate all our guests inside the cafenasium. 2. If your assigned night doesn't work for you, please come the other night!

Concert Dress: ALA school uniforms
Any questions? Contact Joan Matheny at jmatheny@alaschools.org.

Multiplication Facts- Please be studying NIGHTLY!

Click here for direction of a multiplication game to play with your child.

Link to spelling words and phonograms for week 35.

Curriculum:
Math: We are working on multiplying double digit numbers and and decimal place values. We will also be taking a test on recent concepts.
Reading: This week we will be reading and writing Pourquois. Have you ever wondered how the turtle got his shell or why the tiger can not climb? This weeks reading and writing explains the why and how behind these mysteries.

Shurley/Writing: We will be writing our own pourquois.

Spalding: Write and write 30 spelling words and 20 phonograms.
Leadership: We will be discussing ways that we can Sharpen Our Saws this summer. We will also work with Mrs. Cox's kindergarten class and synergize as leaders.

Social Studies: We are staring a unit on the Thirteen Colonies.