The Geeky Gazette
2/3 High Ability
December 4, 2023
What We're Learning
Reading: AR and Book Club
Spelling: Lesson 8
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!!!
- 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!! Lots of spots still available!!
Click here to sign up to ring the bell!
- Cookbook: Monday, Dec. 11th Remember to send in a family-favorite recipe (email or on paper) by next Monday, December 11th. I will put together, print, and send a Class 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. Wrap your socks in pretty paper, put "From (your name)" on the front, bring in any time and put under the tree!
- Holiday Breakfast: Tuesday, Dec. 19th. Our annual breakfast feast is always a hit! Sign-up at Perfect Potluck now -- we still have lots of spots/donations open. 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 due by this Friday, Dec. 8th. There is NO COST for students....yay! We will begin learning the Purdue Fight Song this week!! Boiler Up!!
Flyers with details about all activities are posted on our class website and FB page. 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
Book It!
December Book It sheets are due when students come back from Winter Break on Thurs., Jan. 4th. Don't forget the parent signature!! (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...
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!!
December Birthdays
08 -- Aidan
19 -- James
Half-birthdays (June)
10 -- Leo
18 -- Eden
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