March | 2017 | Primary 3

Dear P3 Families,

We are so excited to have a new addition to our P3 family, Leo the tadpole! The children brilliantly came up with that name because he will eventually turn into a Leopard Frog. Did you know it’s a 6-12 week process for a tadpole to go through metamorphosis? We didn’t, so we’re hoping that he at least sprouts some legs before summer!

Thank you for taking the time to meet with us during conferences. It is always nice to share your child’s progress with you and your time is greatly appreciated. If you were not able to meet during allocated conference days, please email us at [email protected] or request an after school appointment in the communication log located at the door.

We are concluding our studies on amphibians, dinosaurs, reptiles, and Asia. We are now getting ready to launch our April themes, which include South America, birds, flowers, and environmental awareness. Please keep these in mind if you wish to volunteer for crafts or circle reading. Classroom volunteer sheets and a Practical Life supply list will be available by March 31^st. We are also very excited for our 5k Fun Run and field trip to the Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary. Chaperones are needed, so details will be sent out soon.

Important Dates:

Saturday, 4/1: PTO Family Fun Run 5K/1 mile

Tuesday, 4/4 & Wednesday, 4/5: Little Mermaid Jr. Broadway Musical @ 6:30pm, tickets available for sale in the office

Friday, 4/7: 11:15am primary dismissal, spring break begins!

Monday, 4/10: Friday, 4/14: No School, SPRING BREAK!

Monday, 4/17: No school, Teacher In-Service

Tuesday, 4/18: School resumes

Friday, 4/21: Field trip to Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary, depart @ 8:30am and return @ 11:00am

Monday, 4/2: Friday, 4/28: Teacher Appreciation Week

Saturday, 4/29: Middle School Parking Lot Sale @ FMS, community service project to benefit the ASPCA

Thank you!!

P3 Team

Dear FMS Families,

We can’t believe it’s March! We are so proud of our Pre-Ks, many have took off on their reading and are on reading boxes! They have been working so hard, and are so happy with what they have accomplished. That being said, we recommend that they practice their handwriting at home. There are many hand writing books appropriate for their age, and are available at Barnes N’ Noble and Lakeshore. In this generation of touch screens and other smart devices, children just don’t write as much as they used to. So there is no such thing as too much practice!

Dr. Seuss day was a blast. We had Cindy Lou Whos, Thing 1 and Thing 2s, and Cat in the Hats running about. We enjoyed eating green eggs and ham for snack, read Dr. Seuss books, and did loads of Dr. Seuss crafts and activities.

This month we will be learning about Asia, amphibians and reptiles, and dinosaurs! Please keep our themes in mind if you have volunteered for reading, art, or cooking this month.

Please don’t forget to sign up for conferences on 3/23 and 3/24. Sign- up sheets will be available on Monday, 3/6. Please note we will not be scheduling times prior to 3/6.