The Buzz
What's happening in our hive.
This week in third-grade...
Reading- The third-grade team has identified specific reading lessons that address the needs of the individual learners in each of our rooms. We are using a variety of resources to review concepts like the main idea, summarizing, author's purpose, and more. April will see us start our unit on poetry.
Writing- Students have paused their solar system writing projects to work on research skills in social studies for the week. We will resume writing next week.
Social Studies- Students have participated in gallery walks, map explorations, and Paideia seminar-style discussions to learn more about Asheville's historical figures. Next week they will continue this exploration with a field trip tour of some of Asheville's historically Black spaces and the monuments and art installations that commemorate the contributions of Asheville's Black leaders. They will choose one leader to research in-depth before designing their own commemorative product to be displayed on Thursday, April 11th at 11:30 AM.
Week 25 Spelling Words
threw
more
making
state
throw
team
tied
seconds
left
blew
The spelling test will be Friday, March 29th. There is built-in spelling practice in the weekly homework packet.
The Fourth and Final SJL Parent & Community Workshop is THURSDAY, APRIL 11th!
We hope to see you there!
Asheville's New Monuments Project Field Trip Update
Third grade will be splitting up this week to take a field trip to explore places like the YMI, Burton Street Peace Gardens, and Stephens-Lee. In order for students to get more out of the trip and to facilitate logistics Mr. Arnst's, Ms. Seimer's, and Mrs. Conti's classes will be going on Tuesday, March 26th. Ms. Gregg's and Ms. McCarthy's classes will be going on Thursday, March 28th. Please note that this is slightly different from what was originally listed on the field trip permission form. This is particularly important if your child is bringing their own lunch.
Please contact Mrs. Conti with any questions at 828-350-6558 or annemarie.conti@acsgmail.net
NC Check Ins #3
Claxton PTO Auction Friday Night!
Yearbooks On Sale Now
$20 each - orders due by April 1st, 2019
All 5th Graders get a free yearbook (no need to order).
All other students: Order online at www.schoolannual.comor return order form and payment to your teacher (extra forms available in the office). Make checks payable to Claxton PTO.
Claxton yearbooks are printed in full color and feature all student portraits and many candid photos. Yearbooks will be distributed near the end of the school year. Order yours now – supplies are limited!
5th Grade Families - Buy an ad to celebrate your student in the Yearbook! Ads due March 15th.
Contact Jessica Hunter at jessicahunter924@gmail.com for details.
Free Dental Care Clinic
Periodically, North Carolina dental providers are providing free dental clinics offering services such as cleanings, extractions, and fillings. Please help us spread the word about these free clinics to help the citizens of North Carolina have access to these free dental services.
Upcoming Clinic at Zoe Dental in Asheville
When: Saturday, Apr 13, 2019
Where: 10a Yorkshire St, Asheville, NC 28803, USA (map)
Description: Dentistry from the Heart event
Call a pre-recorded line 828-348-1284 for detailed information and what type of treatment will be rendered. It is first come first serve registration starts at 7am. Guarantee services to first 75, more if time allows. May choose one of the 3 services.
Other Claxton Newsletters
Claxton Social Justice League-- Dates released for this year's Parent Workshops, join us!
Important Dates
Tues, Mar 26 - Asheville's Hidden History Field Trip #1 (Arnst, Conti, and Seimer)
Thurs, Mar 28 - Asheville's Hidden History Field Trip #2 (Gregg and McCarthy)
Wed, Mar 27 - Early Dismissal @ 12 pm
Fri, Mar 29 - NC Check-Ins #3; Claxton PTO "A Night at the Museum" Evening & Auction
Sat, Mar 30 - Spring CLX Grounds & Gardens Workday
Thurs, Apr 11 - Learning Expo @ 11:30
Fri, Apr 12 - Variety Show
Apr 15-19 - Spring Break
Sat, Apr 27 - 2nd Spring CLX Grounds & Garden Workday