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Morning Lesson

This week we finish the fibers block by dyeing the wool that we have been processing these last couple of weeks.  The class spent last week spinning their wool into yarn and making skeins of it.  The also learned about weight measurement which they very much enjoyed.  This week they will experience volume measurement through dyeing the wool and discussion of cooking and recipes.  Look for the much anticipated challah recipe to come your way!

Building Project

It is tradition for the third grade class to do a modern building project each year.  While some classes dedicate a block to modern house building, we will finish the school year by building a shelter for the beehives.  I wanted the project to be moveable so that it will be useful at the new UPWS location.  The class had a particular interest in the bees that share our garden space.  If you have building know how or a resource where we might acquire scrap wood or metal siding please let me know.  The building will take place during the week of May 30th.

Garden

The 3 sisters garden has been planted.  We will decide as a class what other gifts from the plant world we can give to Ms. Avellone’s class.

Spirit Week and Jumpathon!

Most of you know that Jumpathon is traditionally a fundraiser for the school.  Because of the incredible support toward the new building, this year Jumpathon will be a fun event for the children and a way to bring the school together.  There will not be a fundraising aspect to this much beloved event.  The school will be broken up into color teams with different teachers helping them to count their jumps and keep them motivated.  Please send a jump rope with your child on Thursday.  Some will be provided if needed.  Find your child’s color here.

Jumpathon will take place during the school day this Thursday, May 25th.  Leading up to Jumpathon we will have Spirit Week.  For Spirit Week, the students are encouraged to dress up in the following themes:

  • Monday – tie dye or UPWS shirt
  • Tuesday – pajama day
  • Wednesday – wacky Wednesday – think crazy hair, backwards shirts, etc
  • Thursday – dress in the color of your color team for Jumpathon 

3rd Grade End of Year Bonfire and Potluck- Friday, June 9th from 5-7pm

I am hoping for the party to take place at Promontory Point, but just need to confirm that we can do this.  With such a large group, we made need a permit.  More details to come!  Look for an email from Sarah Steedman (Charlotte’s mom) regarding the potluck.

No School of Friday, May 26th or Monday, May 29th