I hope everyone had a restful and memorable holiday break with family and friends. I am so thankful for the welcoming return to Martic;  as I  am eager to continue this educational journey with your child.

Here is what we are learning this week!

Math: We are continuing practicing our multiplication facts. In your child’s folder you will find “ice cream” math facts.  The kiddos are encouraged to practice their facts at home!

Reading: We will be performing a readers theatre this week with our classmates. In addition, we will be learning new robust vocabulary and reviewing various focus skills such as main idea.

Writing: Today we began an opinion piece on our favorite food. We will utilize the writing process as a framework for our essays.

Social Studies: Last week we began our unit on Lancaster County. We will learn about important people and places that shape our wonderful county.

Hello families! We’re not letting a little rain get in the way of us learning! Here is a quick update for this week.

Reading-  We read a work of realistic nonfiction last week. We will review the setting, characters and robust vocabulary words. We will have a robust vocabulary quiz on Wednesday. The kiddos are encouraged to read their words every night!

Math- We started Chapter 2: Addition today.

Social Studies- We are learning the continents and oceans. Click here for a fun video about the continents.

Upcoming Events:

Third Grade Workshop- Wednesday from 4:30-5:30

All School Field Trip- September 24th. Please return Field Trip Forms and money to school before Friday, September 14th.

I hope everyone had an enjoyable Labor Day Weekend! Here is what we are working on this week!

Math- Rounding to the tens and hundreds. We will have our first math test this Friday!

Reading- Our next story will be a work of realistic fiction. Be on the look out for new robust vocabulary words in your kiddos folder. We are also learning new test taking strategies in third grade.

Upcoming Reminders:

Please return Contact Verification Forms at your earliest convenience.

Third Grade Workshop- September 13th from 4:30-5:30 

Here you will find updates and reminders for the 2018-2019 school year!!

I can’t believe our Field Trip is this FRIDAY!! Hopefully the weather forecast will stay true!

Once again, a HUGE thank you to all the parent volunteers who are attending the trip. If you are riding the bus please arrive at Martic no later than 9:00. If you are meeting us at Landis Valley Museum please arrive no later than 9:45.

Chaperones: If you would like to take your child home after our return, please have a note Friday morning. I will send all notes to Mrs. Stringer before our departure. If you choose this option, you do not have to stop in the office at the end of the day.  

We would greatly appreciate if all lunches would be put in disposal bags. If you ordered one from the cafe, we will have it ready for your child.

If your kiddo is bringing money for the museum store please secure it in a baggy or wallet.

Thank you!