Yesterday we started our second semester schedule. Please note- Gym will be on Day D not Day A!
Day A- Library Instruction
Day B- Art
Day C- Music
Day D- Gym
1/10 Update
We had a full week of learning and growing together.
Here is what we are working on in our core subjects.
Math: This week in math we evaluated expressions and wrote and solved equations. Additionally, we learned two properties of multiplication: The Distributive and Associative Property. We will practice these skills again next week and will take our test on Wednesday, January 15th.
Reading: We are reading various works of fiction. This week we read a play about two bears that did not listen to their mother. Thankfully, a very brave inch worm saved the day. Next week we will reading a chapter book together as a class!
Social Studies: We learned about The Central Market, Wheatland Estate, and The Hans Herr House. Next week we will be wrapping up our unit by researching The Conestoga Wagon.
Writing: This week in writing we practiced writing a concluding sentence for our short answer responses and we reviewed contractions.
Important Dates:
- January 13: In-Service Day; NO SCHOOL
- January 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day; NO SCHOOL
- January 24: Early Dismissal @ 1:30 PM
- February 7: Early Dismissal @ 1:30 PM
12/16 Update
I can’t believe this is the last week of school before our Holiday break! Here is what we are learning this week in school.
Math: We will be taking our last multiplication and division test on Tuesday. Our next chapter is on equations and expressions.
Reading: Finding the central message has been our focus for this unit in our ELA curriculum. We read Stone Soup and identified what lesson the author was trying to teach us. We also wrote our own story with a central message. The kids wrote the story from the Point of View of a snowman.
Social Studies: We are learning about Lancaster County history. We will be exploring places like Central Market and Wheatland Estate.
Upcoming Dates:
- December 20: Early Dismissal @ 1:30 PM
- December 21-January 1: Holiday Break; NO SCHOOL
- January 10: End of Marking Period 2
- January 13: In-Service Day; NO SCHOOL
Holiday Donations
In order to support Penn Manor families during the holiday season, we will be collecting the below items at each school throughout the district. If your family is able and willing to donate, we would very much appreciate your generosity! We will be collecting the items listed below between Tuesday, December 3rd and Wednesday, December 11th.
Kindergarten – toothbrushes
1st grade – toothpaste
2nd grade – bars of soap
3rd grade – combs/brushes
4th grade- bottle of shampoo
5th grade – bottle of conditioner
6th grade – deodorant
7th and 8th grade – NEW socks (all sizes)
High school – NEW drawstring bag
If your family would like to provide more than is listed above and would like to make a monetary donation, please send the amount you choose by check to your child’s school secretary by December 11th. Make your check payable to Penn Manor Family Fund and on the memo line write “Holiday Gifts.”
11/21 Update
This week is flying by! I can’t believe we are one week away from Thanksgiving! Here is what we are learning in third grade.
Math: We are multiplying and dividing by 3, 4, 0 and 1 this week. The kids are encouraged to practice their facts at home to ensure mastery.
Reading: We will be wrapping up our ELA Unit 3 today. We have studied text features such as captions, headings and table of contents. Additionally, we compared and contrasted Martic Elementary to schools around the would.
Science: We will be putting together our “Landform Dioramas” tomorrow. I will provide construction paper and glue to assist the kids. Once again, please do not make a special purchase for this project! Things found around the house or outside in nature will be perfect!
Upcoming Events:
- November 26: Jump Rope for Heart Money is due
- November 27: Early Dismissal @ 1:30 PM
- November 28-December 2: Thanksgiving Break; NO SCHOOL
- December 5: Kids Heart Challenge (Jump Rope for Heart)