The Last Month of School

I know.... I know.... I can't believe it's almost the end of the school year!  How did that happen?

Well, we will continue to review for our social studies SOL, which will be next Tuesday.  Then we will be studying Thomas Jefferson in a bit more detail, up until the time of our field trip to Monticello next Friday. Our schedule will remain as consistent and predictable as possible, though flexibility and change are inevitable as we enjoy the upcoming end of year events!

We are applying many of the skills we've learned this year, as we work on creative and engaging types of projects. Our current "Busch Gardens" project requires the students to use what they know about reading charts, measurement, planning/recording information, time, money and teamwork to create a schedule for a day at Busch Gardens!  (Don't be surprised of your child comes home asking for a trip there this summer.)

We will also be investigating and sharing unique information related to topics of study this year (or other special interests.) There will be a series of science experiments and a special 3rd grade celebration the last week of school. We are going to be quite busy the next few weeks.  Thank you for keeping your child on a regular school schedule as much as possible.... "Early to bed and early to rise...."

Here is one of our latest finds, a really cool video that mixes a visual representation of musical notes and instruments with a familiar classical tune.  It's fascinating!  ENJOY!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qqe0GdUpJHs

Virginia Natural History Museum- Outreach Instructor

Today we had the pleasure of listening to a special presentation by one of my first teaching mentors, Ms. Nancy Newman, from the Virginia Natural History Museum.  She brought with her many specimens of wildlife from the Rivanna River areas of central Virginia, including a bass fish and a river otter.  Enjoy these photos and be sure to ask your child about this review of aquatic environments, food chains and animal adaptations!