Week of May 21, 2012

REMINDER: This is the final week to place your order

for fall school supplies for Spicewood. If you buy through the below

website, your child's supplies will be in their classroom when they come to meet

their teacher in August. No work on your part at all. It is a super easy way to

take care of your child's necessary supplies for fall.

Go to:www.epipacks.com

the school code for Spicewood Elementary is:SPI001

follow the directions and make sure you receive a confirmation code to know that

your order was processed.

This is not a fundraiser for our school. The supplies are actually a bargain

this way. I encourage you to order before the end of the week.

** No extra supplies will be ordered.

** No supplies will be for sale at the school.

From the cafeteria:

Next week's Lunch Choices are as follows:

5/21(Monday)

Lunch #1 - Baked WG Chicken Bites

Lunch #2 - Crispy Beef Tacos With Santa Fe Rice

NO LUNCH #3

Lunch #4 - Vegan Chef Salad with Mini Wheat Roll

5/22(Tuesday)

Lunch #1 - Hamburger or Cheese Burger

No LUNCH #2

Lunch #3 - Toasted Cheese Sandwich

Lunch #4 - Vegetarian Baja Salad with Mini Wheat Roll

5/23(Wednesday)

Lunch #1 - Pepperoni Pizza

Lunch #2 - Cheesy Fish Sandwich

Lunch #3 - Turkey and Cheese Wrap

Lunch #4 - Hummus Veggie Platter

5/24(Thursday)

Lunch #1 - WG Pancakes With Sausage Patties

Lunch #2 - Steak Fingers with Mini Wheat Roll

Lunch #3 - Spice Chicken Wrap

Lunch #4 - Fruit & Cheese Platter with Mini Wheat Roll

5/25(Firday)

Turkey Corn Dogor Veg. Hot Dog ( vegetarian only )

Apples, Carrots, Cheese sticks, GoldFish and Milk

Ketchups and Mustard

A word about the last few weeks of school: The last few weeks of school can be difficult for the children. They still must attend school, but it may feel to them that third grade ended with the STAAR. The big shift from school routines to summer routines is around the corner, and that anticipated change, though welcome, can cause some anxiety. And, frankly, the children are tired. They have worked hard this year on many new challenges. All this means that behavior at school can deteriorate. Here's how you can help your child wrap up third grade on a happy, positive note. Enforce school night bedtimes. Keep routines at home. Remind your child that learning will be happening right up to the end of school. For my part, I will continue to maintain routines and expectations and  will have some fun and engaging learning activities planned. Thank you for your support!

To find out about the unit of inquiry we are currently working on, go to the Third Grade Team page and click on PYP Units of Inquiry. Our current unit is on the transdisciplinary theme "Sharing the Planet."

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 Important Dates
May 18: Third Grade pajama day
May 18: Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
May 25: Students' Last Day; End of Year Party


WHAT WE ARE WORKING ON THIS WEEK
Math:  Volume & Equivalent Fractions
Language Arts: Review of Reading Skills
Science: Adaptations and Inherited Traits

This is a guide to help with frequently asked questions and important
information. 
Teacher information:
Mary Ann Corbett
Phone: 428 – 3651
E-mail: maryann_corbett@roundrockisd.org
Webpage: http://TeacherWeb.com/TX/SpicewoodElementary/MaryAnnCorbett/
Important information:
Our lunch time is 12:30-1:00.
You may bring a healthy snack to eat mid-morning. 
Our recess time is 1:10-1:30.
Students may bring a water bottle with water only.
Please do not bring toys from home. (including all sports equipment) 
Communication:
Our conference time is 11:30-12:20 on Wednesday & Friday. The third grade
team has mandatory team planning on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 11:30-
12:20.
Please check my webpage for information throughout the year. 
We will attempt to return phone calls and emails within 24 hours.
Student planners will be sent home on a nightly basis and should be initialed
by a parent. 
Please sign Friday folders every week and return the folder on Monday
mornings. Please review the folder contents and clean them out every week.