News from the Zelmer Zoo

Third Grade News
April 6, 2009
Important Info:

Field Trip: Our field trip to Columbia is TOMORROW, Tuesday, April 7th. Please be at the school by 6:30 am. We will be leaving the school promptly at 6:45 am. Please be sure your child is on time. Students may bring G or PG DVDs to be viewed on the bus ride. They may also bring I-Pods, Gameboys, cameras etc. however, they are responsible for them. They need to pack a snack for the bus ride home. (*Twist Top Bottle Drinks ONLY) Please label all snacks and drinks with your child’s name. Drinks and gum are NOT allowed in the museum or the State House. Those who are driving need to park in a metered space at the State House or your car could be towed. Students need to be picked up promptly between 6:00 & 6:15 pm that evening. We are looking forward to a great trip!

NO School: School and District offices will be closed on Friday, April 10 in observance of Good Friday.

Jump into Kindergarten: April 21: 4:00-5:30 and 5:30-7:00 (call the school for an appointment). Children who will enter public kindergarten in August 2009, will be able to meet the principal, kindergarten teachers, and future classmates. They will also tour the kindergarten classrooms at their new school. The sessions are free, but you must call the child’s elementary school to register. Come join the fun, learn with your child and jump into kindergarten.

Care Packages for Soldiers: PTO is collecting items for care packages for soldiers. Below is a list of items needed. Please send in what you can! Deodorant, Gold Bond Powder, Jelly Beans, Rice Krispies Treats, Chewing Gum, Beef Jerky, Smoked oysters and sardines, Canned items with pop tops, Ramen noodles, peanut butter, crackers, band aids, coffee (individual servings), M&M plain or peanut, Ziploc bags (gallon or qt size-used to store personal items in when in field), chap stick, sunscreen, sunflower seeds, shoe laces for boots or gym shoes, toothbrushes, toothpaste, hard candy wrapped, old magazines, old DVD's, Old CD's, Drink mixes in individual packages, Chips

Upcoming Dates:

April
7- Field Trip to Columbia
10- No School, Spring Break Begins
24- Half Price Bookfair Begins

May
22- Field Day
25- Memorial Day Holiday
28- Awards Day (K-2)
29- Awards Day (3-5)

Units of Study:

Language Arts: Poetry, Figurative Language

Math: Data & Probability

Science/Social Studies: South Carolina and the Civil War