Dear Parents,
This has been an incredible year and it went entirely too fast! I can't believe we are down to the last few days! Next week on Thursday (5/28) we will be viewing The Great Minnesota Race in our classroom. You are all invited to view it with us. I will also make it available on Youtube.
We will be emptying lockers and desks that same day. Could you please have your child bring an empty backpack and/or a reusable bag? Thanks! The next day, Friday is a non-uniform day.
Also, closing on Monday, June 1st, is a non-uniform day but the kids should wear semi-dressy apparel for the program.
I'm am so grateful that I had the pleasure of spending my days with your children!!
All the best,
Kim
Sunday, April 19, 2015
Sunday, April 5, 2015
Welcome back!
4/6/15
Welcome back! I hope everyone had a great break! It looks like it might be a soggy week so you may want to bring an extra pair of socks. Also, make sure you have water proof boots at school.
In case you missed the news, we have a new student joining us! Welcome Matthew!!
Welcome back! I hope everyone had a great break! It looks like it might be a soggy week so you may want to bring an extra pair of socks. Also, make sure you have water proof boots at school.
In case you missed the news, we have a new student joining us! Welcome Matthew!!
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Two non-uniform days this week and locker clean out, please!
3/13/15
It seems that spring is here - for now anyway! I've asked the kids to take home all of their snow gear. Feel free to grab any jackets, hats, mitten, etc. when you are here for presentations. Hopefully we won't need it in April! Also, we have 2 non-uniform days next week on Tuesday and Friday.
Also, our final WordMasters test is on Friday, April 24th! Did you find the resources at wordmasterschallenge.com? There are some good ones there!
3/1/15
Our third and final set of WordMasters words will come home on Monday. Each test is cumulative so hang on to all of the other sets! We have a performance showcasing our time with Mr. Hegg. You should have gotten a copy of the story last week. We will also go to the book fair on Wednesday. Swimming continues!
2/23/15
If you haven't signed up for conferences, please do so. You need to email me if you want a conference on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.
Thanks!!!
2/18/15
Swimming starts on MONDAY 2/23!!
2/9/15
Conferences are right around the corner! If at all possible, I'd like for your child to participate. Thanks for considering this when you sign up for conferences!
2/4/15
I've invited you to fill out the form Morning Mustangs. To fill it out, visit:
https://docs.google.com/forms/
1/27/15
Today, artist John Noltner, spent some time in our classroom. We discussed his work and the idea of peace. The children are bringing home the work they did with him. Please ask them about the circles on both sides of the paper. I am so grateful that I get to be part of discussions such as the one we had today. These children are so passionate and caring about our world!
Here's the Quizlet link, too: http://quizlet.com/66066792/wordmaster-challenge-grade-3-blue-division-february-2015-flash-cards/
1/23/15
1/20/15
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What a fun trip the History Center was! The kids had a great time and learned a lot, too.
Minnesota has some fascinating history. As soon as you've picked the historical spot you are going to visit for The Great Minnesota Race, please let me know. If at all possible, I'd like to avoid duplicates!
Also, this Friday, 1/23, is an non-uniform day because of Jump Rope for Heart. The children have been asked to where red in celebration.
1/6/15
Welcome back, everyone! I hope that you had a fun filled and restful break. Our big news is that we start biddying right away. We will biddy days 5 and 6 for the rest of the year.
Also, don't get rid of the first set of Word Masters words - we will have 2 more sets of words but the tests are cumulative so you'll need to keep practicing. The new set of words will come home sometime within the next 2 weeks.
Remember all of your winter gear, too. While it's going to be a very cold week back, we may be able to go out recess at least once this week.
12/17/14
We made 4 lap robes for Meals on Wheels participants!
Reminder: Be at school on Thursday between 6:10-6:15!!
12/11/14
Happy Holidays everyone! This is such an exciting time of year for everyone. Just a couple of quick notes:
12/16/14 Hanukkah Party with our buddies
12/18/14 Holiday Concert
12/19/14 3rd Grade Holiday Party and non-uniform day (winter break begins at 3:15!)
11/12/14
What's Behind the Mighty Fitz?
Today author Joanne Reisberg came in a shared part of her new book with us AND she gave us all signed copies of the book! Her visit coincides with the anniversary of this tragic event (11/10). We are all grateful!
11/03/14
Skating begins on Thursday! Mr. Little is counting on your help. We will be on the bus ready to depart Breck at 10:20 if you'd like to ride with us (or a bit earlier if we can). You can meet the class at the arena to tie skates, too. Mr. Little is also hoping some parents will stay and help kids remove skates. Your help will allow for the maximum skating time and instruction.
Thanks!!
October 25th
Just a couple of reminders: the children are invited to wear costumes to school on Friday and bring clothing to change into after our party. Our day will begin with the Halloween parade and then we will have our party. After our party and before we go to art, the children may change out of costumes. We will have art and recess on Friday. Remember, no weapons of any sort are allowed at school.
Thanks!
Week 2 Happenings:
It seems that spring is here - for now anyway! I've asked the kids to take home all of their snow gear. Feel free to grab any jackets, hats, mitten, etc. when you are here for presentations. Hopefully we won't need it in April! Also, we have 2 non-uniform days next week on Tuesday and Friday.
Also, our final WordMasters test is on Friday, April 24th! Did you find the resources at wordmasterschallenge.com? There are some good ones there!
3/1/15
Our third and final set of WordMasters words will come home on Monday. Each test is cumulative so hang on to all of the other sets! We have a performance showcasing our time with Mr. Hegg. You should have gotten a copy of the story last week. We will also go to the book fair on Wednesday. Swimming continues!
2/23/15
If you haven't signed up for conferences, please do so. You need to email me if you want a conference on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.
Thanks!!!
2/18/15
Swimming starts on MONDAY 2/23!!
2/9/15
Conferences are right around the corner! If at all possible, I'd like for your child to participate. Thanks for considering this when you sign up for conferences!
2/4/15
Mrs. Fifield and Mr. Harris are pleased to announce the launch of “Morning Mustangs”, a free of charge before school physical activity program, at Breck School. Morning Mustangs prepares children for a day of learning and is an important step in helping children gain an appreciation of the benefits of exercise and healthy choices that will last a lifetime. Morning Mustangs was inspired by Dr. John Ratey’s book “Spark”. Dr. Ratey of Harvard Medical School, states that “exercise is the single most powerful tool that we have to optimize the function of our brains.”. Morning Mustang classes will be filled with team oriented games and provide plenty of opportunity for play, since the program focuses on fun!
https://docs.google.com/forms/
1/27/15
Today, artist John Noltner, spent some time in our classroom. We discussed his work and the idea of peace. The children are bringing home the work they did with him. Please ask them about the circles on both sides of the paper. I am so grateful that I get to be part of discussions such as the one we had today. These children are so passionate and caring about our world!
Here's the Quizlet link, too: http://quizlet.com/66066792/wordmaster-challenge-grade-3-blue-division-february-2015-flash-cards/
1/23/15
Summer is right around the corner so....
Breck Summer Programs Registration is now open! Simply click on the link below to view
the BSP 2015 brochure and register today!
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact Katie Peterson, Director of Breck
Summer Programs- katie.peterson@breckschool.org | 763.381.8234
1/20/15
What a fun trip the History Center was! The kids had a great time and learned a lot, too.
Minnesota has some fascinating history. As soon as you've picked the historical spot you are going to visit for The Great Minnesota Race, please let me know. If at all possible, I'd like to avoid duplicates!
Also, this Friday, 1/23, is an non-uniform day because of Jump Rope for Heart. The children have been asked to where red in celebration.
1/6/15
Welcome back, everyone! I hope that you had a fun filled and restful break. Our big news is that we start biddying right away. We will biddy days 5 and 6 for the rest of the year.
Also, don't get rid of the first set of Word Masters words - we will have 2 more sets of words but the tests are cumulative so you'll need to keep practicing. The new set of words will come home sometime within the next 2 weeks.
Remember all of your winter gear, too. While it's going to be a very cold week back, we may be able to go out recess at least once this week.
12/17/14
We made 4 lap robes for Meals on Wheels participants!
Reminder: Be at school on Thursday between 6:10-6:15!!
12/11/14
Happy Holidays everyone! This is such an exciting time of year for everyone. Just a couple of quick notes:
12/16/14 Hanukkah Party with our buddies
12/18/14 Holiday Concert
12/19/14 3rd Grade Holiday Party and non-uniform day (winter break begins at 3:15!)
11/12/14
What's Behind the Mighty Fitz?
Today author Joanne Reisberg came in a shared part of her new book with us AND she gave us all signed copies of the book! Her visit coincides with the anniversary of this tragic event (11/10). We are all grateful!
11/03/14
Skating begins on Thursday! Mr. Little is counting on your help. We will be on the bus ready to depart Breck at 10:20 if you'd like to ride with us (or a bit earlier if we can). You can meet the class at the arena to tie skates, too. Mr. Little is also hoping some parents will stay and help kids remove skates. Your help will allow for the maximum skating time and instruction.
Thanks!!
October 25th
Just a couple of reminders: the children are invited to wear costumes to school on Friday and bring clothing to change into after our party. Our day will begin with the Halloween parade and then we will have our party. After our party and before we go to art, the children may change out of costumes. We will have art and recess on Friday. Remember, no weapons of any sort are allowed at school.
Thanks!
Week 2 Happenings:
What great people I get to spend my days with! I am, indeed, a fortunate person!
This week we are doing different assessments daily. I explained each assessment and children
decided the order in which we would do them.
We will be done with all but the reading by next Wednesday.
While we are assessing we are also learning many things. We are discussing Visual Literacy during
Readers' Workshop, elements of personal narratives in Writers' Workshop, types
of clouds in science, problem solving in math, and Minnesota's history in
social studies. We are also working on
learning lower case letters in cursive writing!
In addition, we've been talking a lot about how brains work and applying
it to ourselves as learners.
As you can see, we're working quite hard! I can't wait to see you all at Back-to-School
night next Thursday, September 11. We
will begin promptly at 6:55 in the classroom.
Thanks for the great kids!
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Monday, August 25th
Welcome to 3rd Grade! It's going to be an amazing year!! Remember PE shoes, answers to my questions, and your supplies on Monday! I'll see you then! Yes, my profile picture is me in 3rd grade!
Mrs. Schafer
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