The annual Art Show that took place last week kicked off with an opening reception on Thursday night and continued Friday and Saturday. We found the experience mind-bending and inspiring with the interactive pieces and art focused on the theme, “Perspective(s).” As a class we visited the Depot and Art Studio spaces together and were amazed by […]
Thank you to all the grown ups who were able to meet with us for parent-teacher conferences last week. We really value and enjoy the time to connect and make the home-school loop even stronger. Please know that conferences are not the only time to do this important work and that we are available for questions, comments, and […]
We are enjoying getting back into the regular routine after our break. Please check your emails to sign up for conferences next Thursday and Friday and for on-site childcare if needed. There will be no school those days: March 9 and 10. We can’t believe this month is wrapping up and March is upon us! Here […]
FRIENDSHIP WEEK Next week is a very special time when we recast a holiday about romantic love into one that focuses on friendship and belonging. We use this time to delve deeply into what is involved in having friends and being a friend, and to practice the skills of friendship in a fun, and conscious […]
Homework started this week! A packet went home in your child’s folder on Monday with an introductory letter. Please let us know if you have questions. Students should be reading for at least 20 minutes each school night and filling in their reading log. We modeled and practiced the reading log at school. The rest of […]
We wrapped up 2016 with a Celebration of Learning where we presented our published expository essay pieces; sang holiday songs; and enjoyed an amazing, festive, and delicious potluck! We really appreciated spending quality time with families before winter break and showcasing the Temescalian’s hard work. Third grade scientists brought home their Borox crystal “snowflakes” after observing them. We […]
We shared our musical and mathematical skills and talents on Grandfriends Day. After the Temescalian’s performance singing and playing xylophones in the synagogue space next door, we returned to the classroom to share our favorite math games and banana bread we all had a hand in making. For science we sprouted scarlet runner beans and sent the seedlings home in […]
Since we had already celebrated Halloween, last Monday felt more like a regular day, with an extra dash (or two!) of excitement about some extra special after-school plans. Tuesday we took our Temescalians on a field trip to the Regional Botanic Garden. In spite of being a little tired and/or sugared up, they learned a lot about the […]
Please help your child with the routine of bringing home their weekly reflections in their folder on Friday, and returning it on Monday with a note from a grown up. The notes should be specific and encouraging and be addressed to the student. The purpose is to celebrate their learning and goal setting, and to help […]
Thank you to all of the grown ups that took the time to meet with us during parent-teacher conferences last Thursday and Friday. We enjoyed connecting and partnering with you and learned even more about your children. Teaming up is the best way to help each students bloom and thrive in third grade and conferences were a […]
