The Geeky Gazette
2/3 High Ability
November 27, 2023
What We're Learning
Reading: AR and Book Club
Spelling: Lesson 7
Math - Magicians: Mental Math & Estimation
Math - Masters: Money
Social Studies: US States & Capitals
News To Know:
Holiday Happenings!
Only 18 days until Winter Break -- and boy do we have plans!!!
- Christmas Hats and Festive Wear: Friday, Dec. 1st This Friday we will be taking our class holiday photo for our annual Holiday Card. Please have your child wear holiday, festive clothes (red, green, gold, etc) and bring a Christmas hat or headband (if you have one). Thanks!!
- Red Kettle Bell Ringing: Saturday, Dec. 9th Celebrate the Season by giving back! Students are invited to join Ms. Williams outside of Hobby Lobby on Saturday, Dec. 9th for our annual ringing of the Red Kettle Bell for the Salvation Army. You can sign up for a 20-minute time at the link below. Parents, you can drop off your child and go shopping, grab a coffee, or hang out with us -- up to you! You can also sign up for more than one slot if you like. Cross your fingers for decent weather, too!! Hope many can make it.
Click here to sign up to ring the bell!
- Cookbook: Monday, Dec. 11th We love our annual cookbook! Please send in a family-favorite recipe (email or on paper) by Monday, December 11th. I will put together, print, and send a Cookbook home for each family before Winter Break.
- Service Project: thru Dec. 20th We are collecting items for the Almost Home Humane Society now through Dec. 20th. Please see the flyer for requested items. You may send in any donations at any time. Thank you for helping us help others this holiday season!!
- Sock Exchange: Tuesday, Dec. 19th. Gift some festive socks, get some festive socks! We are changing things up this year (we usually do books) and trying a sock exchange. Please keep spending under $10.00 and choose a pair of fun socks to gift to a friend.
- Holiday Breakfast: Tuesday, Dec. 19th. Our annual breakfast feast is always a hit! Sign-up at Perfect Potluck now!! Thanks in advance for your help! **Please note: in order to volunteer for this event, you must have completed a TSC Volunteer Background Check.**
- Field Trip!: Wednesday, Dec. 20th. Our last day before Winter Break will be spent at Mackey Arena watching a Purdue Women's Basketball Game!! Permission Slips are coming home today. There is NO COST for students....yay! I am limited to 6 chaperones and will hold a drawing if more than six sign up by . Boiler Up!!
Flyers with details about all of these activities are coming home today, are attached to the newsletter email, and will be posted on our FB page soon. Ho! Ho! Ho!
Multiplication Practice
Students are doing very well on their multiplication time tests! There are many ways to practice at home: flash cards, writing fact lists, reciting facts out loud, online practice. Here are a few links for online practice, in case you need them:
- HoodaMath - choose multiplication
- Math is Fun - can choose different multiplication tables to practice
- Multiplication.com - self correcting quizzes
- Fast Facts - online practice
- Printable Flash Cards - scroll down on page to find links
- Printable Multiplication Chart - we study facts through 12
NWEA Testing
It's time for Winter NWEA testing (math & reading). We will be testing this week on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. :-)
Book It!
November Book It sheets are due by Friday., Dec. 1st. Don't forget the parent signature!!
New December Book It! sheets will come home Friday as well. (this is an optional activity)
Attendance Line and Dismissal Changes
If your child is going to be absent from school, the office asks you to please call the Hershey Attendance Line at 765-269-8342. Also, if there is a change in your child's dismissal, please call the Hershey Office directly before 2:30 at 765-269-8280 rather than emailing the teacher(s).....we don't always check our email and don't want to miss anything. Thanks!!
Mark Your Calendars...
Fri., Dec. 1 -- Class Holiday Photo (more info. to come)
Sat., Dec. 9 -- Salvation Army Bell Ringing
Mon., Dec. 11 -- Family recipes due
Tues., Dec. 19 -- Holiday Breakfast & Party
Wed., Dec. 20 -- Purdue Women's Basketball Field Trip
Wed., Dec. 20 -- End of 2nd Quarter, End of 1st Semester
Dec. 21 - Jan. 3 -- Winter Break!!
Thurs., Jan. 4 -- Back to School
2/3 HA Multiage
Email: stwilliams@tsc.k12.in.us
Website: https://goo.gl/m5wpUX
Location: 7521 E 300 N, Lafayette, IN, United States
Phone: 765-269-8280