Hi All,

I hope you are all enjoying the first of two 3 day weekends!  Because of the holidays, this week's Homework Packet will not be due until Friday, 2/22.  We have found that many of the kids need a full week to practice the spelling words, and that it is worthwhile to give them extra time to prepare for the test on Friday.  We have included an extra reading log (on the back of the regular one) and expect students to read throughout both weeks.  Most of the class is doing an excellent job on the reading log, and reading interesting, appropriate books.  Please encourage your child to check whether their outside reading has AR tests.  Many of the kids are not on track with their point goals, despite a lot of reading in class and at home.

In addition, please remember that this Wednesday (2/13) is the choir performance. The kids have been practicing with Tanya and Jessica since the fall and are looking forward to showing off the results of their labors.

Our class Valentine's Day party is on Thursday.  Ruth Deluca sent out a list with all students' names and a schedule.  In general, 3rd grade keeps it low key.

Finally, I am sending home a permission slip for our next field trip, which is to the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History.  They have an excellent, hands-on presentation about local history.  Our class is scheduled to attend on Friday, March 15th.

Take care,
Carroll Mayer