Sunday, May 15, 2016

Awards

The Awards Program will be on May 27 at 9:30 a.m.

Field Day

Field day will be on Wednesday, May 25th.

Market Day

Your child should will be working on their poster, open and closed sign, business cards, and commercial this week in class.  Your child will need to have their goods or services for Market Day on Friday, May 20.

Chicago Trip

Thank you for making the Chicago trip a great success!  It was a great day!

Saturday, April 23, 2016

Muffins for Moms

Muffins for Moms is on Tuesday, May 3rd.

Great Job!

The class did a great job of doing their personal best on the ISTEP!!!

eLearning - April 25

Monday, April 25 is a planned eLearning day!  Your child can access eLearning assignments on Google Drive.  I will be available through email to answer questions!

School Fundraiser

The money for the school fundraiser was due on Friday, April 22.  Please turn in if you have not already!  Thank you!

Sunday, April 17, 2016

Scholastic Book Fair

The Scholastic Book Fair is this week.  The class will be going to the book fair on Tuesday and Thursday to shop.  The book fair will also be open during the carnival.

School Carnival

The Avilla School Carnival is Friday, April 22nd.  Third grade is taking donations for a barbecue basket that will be auctioned at the carnival.  Donations will be accepted all week.  Thank you in advance for your help and hope to see you on Friday at the carnival!

ISTEP

The class will be ISTEP testing on April 19, 20, 21, and 22.  Please be sure to remind your child of the importance of the test and to try his/her personal best.  The class will be testing first thing each morning so please be sure your child is on time for school each morning!  Thank you for your help!

Monday, March 28, 2016

Spring Break

I hope everyone has a relaxing and safe Spring Break!  See you back at school on April 11th!

Sunday, March 20, 2016

School Fundraiser

The pick up for the cookie fundraiser is on April 13th from 2:45 - 5:00.

Great Job!

Great job on all of your hard work during ISTEP and IREAD!!!

Character Counts

Thursday, March 24th will be a character counts convocation!

Pennies for Patients

The school is having a theme each day and is accepting donations for Pennies for Patients.  The proceeds go towards the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  This is a great cause!  Thank you in advance for your contributions.

Monday - Dress like your favorite book/movie character.
Tuesday - Twin Day
Wednesday - Face Paint
Thursday - Minion Day

Spring Break

The last day of school prior to Spring Break is Thursday, March 24th.  School will resume on Monday, April 11th.

Panther University

The next Panther University is on March 22 at 6:30.  The Zoomobile from the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo will be the guest!  I hope you can make it!

Monday, March 14, 2016

Pennies for Patients

The National Honor Society is collecting coins for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  The program begins March 14th and ends March 24th.  Thank you in advance for your support!

Cookie Fundraiser

The order forms for the cookie fundraiser are Wednesday, March 16th.

IREAD

The IREAD test is tomorrow, March 15.  Please be sure to get plenty of rest the night before and to eat a healthy breakfast in the morning!  Be ready to do your personal best!

Read Across America

The class had a great time during Read Across America and celebrating Dr. Seuss' Birthday!  Thank you Mrs. Cole for reading The Cat and the Hat!  

Monday, March 7, 2016

Read Across America

We will be celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday on Wednesday, March 9th.  Your child can bring in Dr. Seuss books, videos, pillow, and wear Dr. Seuss clothes!

ISTEP Test

The class is taking the language arts ISTEP today, March 7th.

Sunday, February 28, 2016

Jump Rope for Heart

The money is due on Monday, February 29th for Jump Rope for Heart.

Read Across America

Please have your child take a picture of their pet with their iPad for something special Mrs. Brown has planned to celebrate Read Across America and Dr. Seuss's birthday on March 2nd.

IREAD

The IREAD test will be the week of March 14th.  Look for more information to come home as the dates get closer.

Spring Pictures

Spring Pictures will be on Wednesday, March 9th.

Fundraiser Kick-Off

The fundraiser kick-off is on Thursday, March 3rd.  The order forms will be due on March 16th.


New Dates for ISTEP

Third grade will be testing on March 2, 3, 4, and 8.

Sunday, February 21, 2016

ISTEP Test

The class will be taking the ISTEP on March 1, 2, 3, and 4th!  Please try to avoid any doctor appointments on these days.  Thank you!

Valentine's Day Party

Thank you for your help making the Valentine's Day Party successful and a lot of fun!

Simple Machine Projects

The class did a great job on the simple machine projects!  Thanks for your


help with making this a success!

Sunday, February 14, 2016

Monday, February 8, 2016

Family Bingo Night

Avilla is hosting a family bingo night on Friday, February 19th at 6:30 p.m.!

Sunday, February 7, 2016

Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for February 23rd.  I will only be meeting with parents if there are any concerns at this time.  I will be sending home conference request forms this week.  Please let me know if you would like to meet with me if you do not receive a request form.  Thank you!

February 15 - NO SCHOOL

Just a reminder that there will be no school on Monday, February 15th in observance of Presidents' Day.

Tin Caps Reading Program

The Tin Caps Reading Programs is in full swing!  Congratulations to just about everyone in the class for making it to first base!

IREAD

The third grade will also be taking the IREAD test in addition to ISTEP.  This test will be administered the week of March 14th.  I will let you know the exact dates when we get closer.  Your child has also been preparing for this test!

ISTEP

The class has been working hard to prepare for the upcoming ISTEP test.  The first part of the ISTEP will be administered the week of February 29th.  Please try your best to have your child at school this week and to not schedule any doctor appointments if at all possible.  Thank you!

Chicago Trip

A letter went home with your child on Friday in regards to the Chicago trip.  The remaining cost for the trip is just $15.00 per person!! The payment is due by Thursday, March 24th.

Sunday, January 31, 2016

Chicago Trip

There will be a letter going home later in the week with information regarding the Chicago trip and the remaining balance.

Pizza Hut Book-It!

Your child will get a Pizza Hut Book-It! certificate this week for turning in weekly reading logs during the month of January.

Unit 5 Math Test

The Unit 5 Math test was on Friday, January 28th.  Your child can earn partial credit for correcting any problems that were missed.  The Unit 6 Family Letter will be going home on Tuesday, February 2nd.

Tin Caps Reading Program

The class will be participating in the Tin Caps Reading Program during the month of February.  Your child will earn a ticket voucher at the end of the month for turning in the reading log each week.

Sunday, January 24, 2016

Simple Machine Project

The Simple Machine Project is due on Monday, February 8th.

Character Counts

The school will have a character counts celebration on Friday, January 29th.

PTO Skating Party

The PTO skating party is on February 6th.

Scholastic Book Order

The Scholastic Book Order is due on Monday, January 25th.  The code to order online is LD9RH. Checks are made payable to Scholastic. Thank you!

Monday, January 18, 2016

eLearning

Thanks for making the eLearning day last week a success!  The lesson plans for any additional eLearning days will follow the same format.  Thanks again!

Timed Tests

Keep practicing basic facts for the timed tests!!!

ISTEP

The ISTEP test is quickly approaching.  Your child will be preparing for the test in the upcoming weeks.  The first part of the ISTEP test will be given the first week of March.  The first part is open response and your child will be asked to write out their answers and explanations.

Simple Machine Invention Project

Your child has been learning about inventions and simple machines.  Your child will be taking home a paper on Monday to explain the simple machine invention project.  Please let me know if you have any questions

Sunday, January 10, 2016

Winter Weather

We are finally having some winter weather.  Please be sure your child is dressed accordingly for outdoor recess.  Thank you!

Progress Reports

Progress reports go home on Monday, January 11th.

I've Got an Idea!

The class is reading a book called I've Got an Idea!  The book is about inventors and inventions.

Persuasive Writing

The class is working on a persuasive writing essay this week.