Spakausky's Scoop-December 17-21

Miss Nabor's Party was a success! We gave her a personalized school bag, teacher post-it notes, an apple timer, a personalized teacher ornament, a personalized red/white heart blanket that said, “We Love You”- 3rd Grade, a silver teacher bracelet with red crystals on it and a hanging teacher charm, and a personalized desk organizer. We also purchased a cake and had Miss Nabor's games and snacks to celebrate. We made a class going away book with all the letters the students sent in.
Miss Nabor really appreciated all the items that were picked out for her!

Holiday Party
We will have a class pizza party on Friday, December 21st!
Some mom's will supply some cheese pizzas, cupcakes and drinks on that day for lunch. If you child would like to eat a sack lunch on this day, that is fine, also.
No charge for the pizza party, but if you want to send in a donation of $1-2, I will send it to the mom's that are doing this, to help with the cost.

Other Reminders for next week:
*The students will enjoy a band concert on Monday, 12/17 at 1:15, what fun!

*The class has earned a good behavior marble party. This will be from 1:45-2:25 on Wed., 12/19. They can bring a treat to share with the class and a pillow, stuffed animal OR blanket. It has to fit in their locker. We will watch a G rated movie of their choice, also.

*We will be bowling Thurs., 12/20 after lunch. Your child can bring money for snacks at the bowling alley, but it is optional.

*Finally, Friday, 12/21 is our Tivoli trip to see the private viewing of Polar Express. We will have pizza at 10:30 before we board the buses to see the movie (from 12:00-1:40). What FUN!
(Please make sure you have permission slips in for bowling and the movie-if not, get it from our school website).

Busy week ahead!

December Spirit Days
Dec. 14 - School Spirit Day
Dec. 21 - Holiday Wear

Goody Basket-
Thanks to:
Greg
Mary
Adam
For donating to the basket this week!

Student of the Week
Emma

English
Unit 4-We are learning about adjectives and adverbs.

Spelling
We will do a holiday list. You will get the packet on Monday and have a test on Friday!

Writing
Due on Thursday, December 20th!

Social Studies
We have learned about rural communities and suburban communities, so far. Next it will be urban. The chapter 2 test will be on Friday morning the 21st of December!!!

Independent Reading Program
Read and record in December!!!The December party will on Friday, January 11th. We will do a Home Run Inn Pizza reading party. I don't need anyone to pick it up.
Please send in $3.00 if your child will be participating.
Thanks!

Spakausky's Math Update-
Chapter 2 test will be on Thursday, 12/20. Study chapter 2.

Reading
Fable or folktale? That is the question. We will learn about both and read some great stories.

Joke of the week:
Q: What did the werewolf write on his holiday cards?
A: “Best vicious!”

Website of the week:
On-line stores-visit---
http://www.bookpals.net/storyline/

Have a fantastic weekend!
Mrs. T. Spakausky