The Geeky Gazette
2/3 High Ability
December 11, 2023
What We're Learning
Reading: AR and A Christmas Carol by C. Dickens
Spelling: A Christmas Carol Vocab.
Language: Wordly Wise Lesson 6
Math - Magicians: Money
Math - Masters: Metric Measurement
News To Know:
Holiday Happenings!
Only 8 days until Winter Break -.....
- Cookbook: Monday, Dec. 11th Due today!! Please send in a recipe as soon as you can to be included in our famous cookbook! Thanks!!
- 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. We still have several spots open for donations....bacon, pancakes, and fruit are still available. And of course you are welcome to attend if you can. Sign up below!! 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!! There is NO COST for students....yay! We will begin learning the Purdue Fight Song this week!! Boiler Up!! Chaperones -- please send in your $2.00 ticket fee this week. Thanks!!
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...
Mon., Dec. 11 -- Family recipes due
Tues., Dec. 12 -- PTO Dine Out @ Panera (SR 26)
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