Important Dates: Including SOLs

Important Dates Coming Up

Relay for Life Movie Night: May 1st

Food Chains Test: May 6th

My class' time test: May 14th (will probably be pushed to 15th)

STEAM Expo: June 9th 10am to 2 pm

Reading SOL part 1: May 21st

Reading SOL part 2: May 22nd

Math SOL part 1: June 3rd

Math SOL part 2: June 4th

I will be sending home information about students having snacks before and during the tests. Our reading tests are at 10:15, so I would like the students to have something substantial to eat before then. 

Study Island Challenge!

Don't forget to be earning those blue ribbons!! We are partnered with Mrs. Manuel's class to earn that picnic with popsicles! 

** An important, secret note to parents will be coming home in Thursday folders- be on the look out!

Updates

Assignments and Tests:
- Critter Can due Wednesday!
- Animal adaptations quiz on Friday
- My math class' measurement test is Friday
- Field trip next Monday! Bring a bagged lunch.

Study Island Challenge
We have started the study island challenge! Our class is partnering with another third grade class to earn a picnic with popsicles! The goal is 1,000 blue ribbons. Each student will need to earn at least 20 ribbons to participate in the picnic. Students have been shown how to earn blue ribbons and where to go if they run out of topics. Only ribbons in math and reading will count for the challenge. If you have any questions or problems navigating study island, please just let me know!

STEAM Expo
We are still in need of some items from the third grade donation list.
  - card stock
  - sequins
  - small sparkly beads
  - elmer's glue


Thanks!!! :)

A Cool Website!

I just found this website that has lots of different educational games! A great way to practice topics or even get ahead!

http://interactivesites.weebly.com/

STEAM Expo Supplies

The home stretch!

4th Quarter Info!

Rome Test: April 15th
My class' measurement test: April 23rd

Vocab instead of Word Study!
- this will still be on the Tuesday- Tuesday schedule
- students will be given 10 math or reading vocabulary words to review for the SOL. 
- they are to complete the homework activities that are described in the packet
- the next Tuesday they will be given a quiz on the definitions as well as the spelling. 

Critter Can Project
- Students are to use a household can (oatmeal, coffee, pringles) to create an animal of their choice
- no pets or farm animals please!
- the animal needs to have a platform that shows its habitat
- students are do some minimal research and complete the info card
- all information is also on the 3rd grade website if you lose any papers
- students will be presenting their project
- Due April 22nd


Please e-mail me with any questions!


Last plea for glue sticks!
If you have any extras to donate, we just need a few more to get us through the end of the year! thanks for all your help remediating a supply list error! I'm also open to tape, liquid glue.. anything!! :)
Sign up for Camp STEAM-Mates!
http://campsteammates.com/

STEAM Expo 2015!

STEAM Expo 2015 is fast approaching! On this day the school is overrun with activities and demonstrations of various STEAM related fields. It's such a blast and the students learn a lot! However, to make this day happen, we need YOU! It's super easy to monitor one of the activity rooms. All of the materials and instructions will be there. The activities are meant to be student centered, so all you'll need to do is provide a little guidance if anyone is really stuck. It's an easy and fun way to show your love for Pinebrook! Please sign up using the sign-up genius link below. Hope to see you there!

Pinebrook Elementary’s Second Annual  

STEAM EXPO 2015

Volunteer Opportunities

A Saturday filled with 

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math!

Saturday, May 9th from 9:30am-2:00pm

We need your help!

There is a wide range of volunteer needs to make STEAM Expo 2015 a success.  Please consider being a part of this amazing day!

Here are some of the activities you can help with:

Dome Theater             Egg Drop    Angry Peeps

Roller Coaster Mania   Bee Bots    Magnetic Slime

Scratch Programming                    Geo-Towers 

and MUCH MORE!

To volunteer please click: STEAM Expo Volunteers​

End of the Quarter!

The third quarter is wrapping up already! 

Habitats test: Friday
My class' graphing test: Friday

If your student will be out any days this week (particularly Thursday and Friday), please let me and their math teacher know ASAP so we can make arrangements for assignments to be finished for report cards.

An optional work packet will be sent home over spring break. With SOLs fast approaching, this practice is crucial to maintaining skills over a long break. Also, don't forget about websites that are also helpful and a little more fun! Thanks for your help!