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Friday, April 4, 2014

April 4th Savanna


Dear Parents:

         We enjoyed a full week of fairly uninterrupted learning this week.  One highlight was spending Tuesday afternoon outdoors learning about how forests contain “seed banks.” Dr. Dudley Raynal ( Dashiell May’s grandfather) a retired professor of Botany lent his expertise and explained to the entire third grade about dormant plants in the ground.  After learning about seed banks, we were able to go out into the park and collect samples of soil to see what might germinate.  We also took the opportunity to plant out our lettuce plants and peas in our AFAC garden.  It will be exciting to watch both our vegetable garden and seed banks as they come to life.  Explorers, simple machines and fractions have been the other subjects we have immersed ourselves in this week.  As I plan to have these units of study finished prior to Spring Break, be on the look out for test dates in your child’s assignment notebook next week.

         With the final quarter of the year upon us, I would like to ask you to take a couple of minutes over the weekend to review study habits, and homework with your child.  While most of the class is doing a very good job getting their work done and handed in on time, a gentle reminder to finish the year strong would be most appreciated.

        
I hope you enjoy the weekend.



UPCOMING EVENTS

                      Fri. April 11- Third Quarter Report Cards Issued
                      Mon. April 14-Fri. April 18- Spring Break
                      Wed. April 23- Silver Diner Night- 5-8pm
                      Wed. April 30- Career Day
                      Sat. May 10- Family Fitness Day
                      Fri. May 16- Imagination Stage Field Trip
                      Sat. May 17- Home and Garden Tour
                      Mon. May 19- Science SOL
                      Thurs. May 22- Social Studies SOL
                      Mon. May 26- Memorial Day- No School
                      Wed. May 28- Math SOL
                      Thurs./Fri. May 29-30- Reading SOL