Valerie's Valentine Craft Emporium tomorrow!!

Tomorrow we continue a tradition of card making from 10:30-11:30.  The twist is that kids have a "budget" and have to use math skills to stay on budget.  I could use some extra hands to help with the crafting.  I know this is short notice but the snow days have left me a little dazed.  Come join the fun!
Valerie

PPS has announced 1:00 dismissal, today, Thursday, February 6.

This is the information I have just received:
PPS has announced 1:00 dismissal.
Parents are instructed to pick up their child ASAP, in which case the office will call for the student.
We will have lunch as usual.  Indoor recess!
At 1:00 teachers will dismiss students to their parents or approved adult.
If we have not heard from parents of students who walk home, we are required to hold them until regular dismissal time.
--I don't know what that will look like as administrators will be making every effort to get the staff members on their way home as well.  I realize this can be a hardship for many of you.  Thanks for your support.
Valerie McKenzie

Valentine's Day Party Re-do

I sent out the information for the Valentine's Party and I can see it on one server but not the other.  So, here's the info:

Valentine’s Day Party!!

We will have a Valentine’s Party in Room 21 on February 14, from 2:15 to 3:00.

We will distribute valentines in class.  If students bring valentines, they need to include everyone.  They can also think about the specialists and office staff.  Candy is allowed in the Valentine, but they will not consume it all in class!!!

The “mailboxes” for the Valentines should reflect Portland.

Ideas can include:

•The City of Roses

•Sports Teams

•Landmarks

•Activities, etc. 

•Let your imaginations take flight!!

Mailbox can be NO larger than one fourth a student desk.

 I'm sending the info home with kids today along with a class list.

Thanks,

Valerie

Valentine's Day Party!

Multiplying on a Number Line

Today I'm sending home some homework that shows kids how to multiply on a Number Line.  The Math Learning Center (Bridges- our math curriculum)  has a great app for using number lines.  It's free and the kids and I used it today. 
Here's the link: http://www.mathlearningcenter.org/resources/families
Just go to the free apps, it'll lead you to the app store.
There's a web version also.

I know that many of you don't have tablets, but I'm throwing this out, just in case.
Have fun!
Valerie

Meeting Reminder

Just a reminder that Mr. Nelson will be on hand this afternoon to talk about volunteering for the third grade play.  He'll be in room 21 after school.  We'll need help setting up and taking down chairs and props on show days, running lines with kids, creating a program, etc.
Thanks and see you this afternoon.
Valerie McKenzie

Informational Meeting with Mr. Nelson re: The Third Grade Play

Hi all,
Happy New Year!!  It has been a fun week of teaching after a rest at home.  I've really enjoyed catching up with the kids.
Thanks for the generous gifts from all of you.  Carol Wynn brought the gift cards in on Monday and I was surprised and caught off guard.  I'll have a personal thank you for the kids by Friday or Monday.
Mr. Nelson will have a parent meeting about volunteering to help with the play on Tuesday, January 14 at 3:00 in Room 21 (McKenzie).  This is for all third grade classes.  Come in and sign up to help with setting up chairs, running lines, teaching a dance, etc.  So much fun!
Thanks,
Valerie McKenzie