Dear Families,
I have to extend my apologies for the confusion regarding field trip forms and fees. When Mrs. Sweeney made up the permission slip she asked everyone to bring in a dollar to cover the MAX ride. I, meanwhile, was putting together the other field trips, thinking we'd ask for enough to cover all the trips, volunteers, teachers, etc. I still want to collect for all three field trips but, accept my apology for any confusion or inconvenience I may have caused. As my kids used to say when they thought they had done something wrong, "Sorry Santa".
Sorry Santa,
Valerie
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Monday, January 26, 2015
How sweet to see so many bring in Field Trip form.
It was so sweet to see kids bring in their field trip forms. Last week was pretty hectic and the forms went out before we got to talk about the trip. As I said earlier, we are combining the fees for the next three field trips. I hope that makes it easier than finding the cash at home, one at a time..
One of the field trips is a trip to the Portland Center for the Performing Arts. We'll see the play, Ramona Quimby. What fun to see a dramatization of a beloved book by Portland's own Beverly Cleary.
The trip to the Moda Center is super fun and will include a trip to the Blazer locker room. In the past, kids have gotten to take their photo in front of their favorite Blazer's gear. We'll visit a Sky Box and get close to the court. It is a great way to see how our city enjoys sports! I'll need at least 4 parents to come with us. Let me know if you can come with us.
The other field trip is a Walking Tour of Old Town and Downtown Portland.
All these trips support our Social Studies Unit on the City of Portland, past, present and future.
Thanks so much,
Valerie McKenzie
One of the field trips is a trip to the Portland Center for the Performing Arts. We'll see the play, Ramona Quimby. What fun to see a dramatization of a beloved book by Portland's own Beverly Cleary.
The trip to the Moda Center is super fun and will include a trip to the Blazer locker room. In the past, kids have gotten to take their photo in front of their favorite Blazer's gear. We'll visit a Sky Box and get close to the court. It is a great way to see how our city enjoys sports! I'll need at least 4 parents to come with us. Let me know if you can come with us.
The other field trip is a Walking Tour of Old Town and Downtown Portland.
All these trips support our Social Studies Unit on the City of Portland, past, present and future.
Thanks so much,
Valerie McKenzie
Field Trips to Support Social Studies Unit on Portland
January 26,
2015
Dear
Families,
In the
coming months our class is going to be participating in three field trips. Our
first field trip is going to be February
19th. We are going to take a
tour of the Moda Center as part of our Social Studies unit on Portland. The second and third trips will be announced
as soon as we learn of the dates. We will be taking a walking tour of downtown
Portland for our second field trip and our last field trip will be to see a
play!
Although two
of the trips are free of charge we will need to pay for transportation and
tickets to the play. As a result, each
third grade class is asking parents to send $15.00 to cover the cost. Please send a check made payable to
Laurelhurst School with your child as soon as possible.
Thank you
for your support!
Third Grade
Team,
Valerie McKenzie
Michelle Sweeney
Jeff Wilebski
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Parent Meeting for Third Grade Play, Thursday, January 22, 3:10, Room 21
We'll have a brief meeting with Mr. Nelson to discuss parent support for the Third Grade Play on Thursday, January 22 at 3:10pm.
Some ways to support third graders:
Some ways to support third graders:
- Rehearse lines with kids
- Set up and take down the evening of the show
- Put together the program
- Help with getting costumes on and off during the show
We'll have sign up sheets and answer questions.
Performance date for the show is:
Wednesday, March 11. The Day performance is at 9:30am and the Evening performance is at 6:30pm.
Thursday, January 8, 2015
A couple requests from Room 21
Hi All,
We are in the second half of our week and we have been busy in the new year! What a great group of students you have given me. Thanks so much.
Two things we talked about yesterday:
1. I would like kids to bring in an empty t.p. roll. We are going to make time capsules, like the one we saw at City Hall, and "bury" them until June. I would like to have this by the end of the week so...
2. This year I am instituting a "no candy" valentine sharing. We will have a party with a sweet treat (and a healthy alternative!!) and lots of fun. But, in recent years, it seems to be, increasingly, more about the candy than the sentiment of honoring friendship and love. We have talked about this as a class and we are in agreement. Thanks for your cooperation.
I've heard from a few of you, and, yes, it has been a long while since you have gotten a report card. Like, not yet, in fact! Expect one at the beginning of February. We had our conferences in October and that stood in place of the first report card. Perhaps that policy will change next year?
On Friday, I'm sending home two math assessments and a literacy one for you to go over with your students. The geometry unit has a lot of new vocabulary and we will continue to integrate new words into our thinking and speaking. Overall, this is a strong group of students and I am proud to be their teacher.
Much love and hope for a peaceful, prosperous New Year,
Valerie McKenzie
We are in the second half of our week and we have been busy in the new year! What a great group of students you have given me. Thanks so much.
Two things we talked about yesterday:
1. I would like kids to bring in an empty t.p. roll. We are going to make time capsules, like the one we saw at City Hall, and "bury" them until June. I would like to have this by the end of the week so...
2. This year I am instituting a "no candy" valentine sharing. We will have a party with a sweet treat (and a healthy alternative!!) and lots of fun. But, in recent years, it seems to be, increasingly, more about the candy than the sentiment of honoring friendship and love. We have talked about this as a class and we are in agreement. Thanks for your cooperation.
I've heard from a few of you, and, yes, it has been a long while since you have gotten a report card. Like, not yet, in fact! Expect one at the beginning of February. We had our conferences in October and that stood in place of the first report card. Perhaps that policy will change next year?
On Friday, I'm sending home two math assessments and a literacy one for you to go over with your students. The geometry unit has a lot of new vocabulary and we will continue to integrate new words into our thinking and speaking. Overall, this is a strong group of students and I am proud to be their teacher.
Much love and hope for a peaceful, prosperous New Year,
Valerie McKenzie
Friday, January 2, 2015
Happy New Year
Perhaps Third Graders could do a few of these activities in the last few days before we return to school!
Valerie
Below is a list of art ideas and drawing activities for
students to complete over break; one for each day of
winter break.
(Feel free to modify the activities for younger students)
If your student completes and brings ALL of them to
Room 7 (art room) on the first day back from break,
they will be entered into a contest for prizes!!
Have fun, stay creative, and happy drawing!!
-Mrs. Duncan-
Art Teacher, Laurelhurst School
December 20th - Draw things that float. See how many you can draw on one sheet of paper.
December 21st - Create your own game board on a piece of paper. Bonus points for creating a
set of rules and pieces to use, so you can actually play the game.
December 22nd - Draw the most beautiful day you can imagine and use only three colors.
December 23rd - Draw life from a flyʼs point of view.
December 24th - Draw a picture of your dream bedroom.
December 25th - Draw someone who is generous to you. Describe why.
December 26th - Draw a picture of your favorite cartoon figure (NO TRACING!)
December 27th - Draw a picture of your favorite part of school.
December 28th - Draw a picture of your favorite toy.
December 29th - Draw a picture of the view from your house.
December 30th - Spill all of your crayons/markers/pencils on the table and draw what it looks like
(but donʼt forget to clean up the mess!!)
December 31st - Draw what “crackle,” “jingle,” and “vroom” look like.
January 1st - Draw one thing you hope will happen in the New Year.
January 2nd - Draw a really tall, fantastic cake. Yum!
January 3rd - Draw something yummy youʼve eaten over break. Donʼt forget to use color!
January 4th - Draw a picture of the first thing you want to do when summer comes.
Valerie
Below is a list of art ideas and drawing activities for
students to complete over break; one for each day of
winter break.
(Feel free to modify the activities for younger students)
If your student completes and brings ALL of them to
Room 7 (art room) on the first day back from break,
they will be entered into a contest for prizes!!
Have fun, stay creative, and happy drawing!!
-Mrs. Duncan-
Art Teacher, Laurelhurst School
December 20th - Draw things that float. See how many you can draw on one sheet of paper.
December 21st - Create your own game board on a piece of paper. Bonus points for creating a
set of rules and pieces to use, so you can actually play the game.
December 22nd - Draw the most beautiful day you can imagine and use only three colors.
December 23rd - Draw life from a flyʼs point of view.
December 24th - Draw a picture of your dream bedroom.
December 25th - Draw someone who is generous to you. Describe why.
December 26th - Draw a picture of your favorite cartoon figure (NO TRACING!)
December 27th - Draw a picture of your favorite part of school.
December 28th - Draw a picture of your favorite toy.
December 29th - Draw a picture of the view from your house.
December 30th - Spill all of your crayons/markers/pencils on the table and draw what it looks like
(but donʼt forget to clean up the mess!!)
December 31st - Draw what “crackle,” “jingle,” and “vroom” look like.
January 1st - Draw one thing you hope will happen in the New Year.
January 2nd - Draw a really tall, fantastic cake. Yum!
January 3rd - Draw something yummy youʼve eaten over break. Donʼt forget to use color!
January 4th - Draw a picture of the first thing you want to do when summer comes.
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