The 3rd grade is planning a field trip to Ford Lanes on December 19th from 12:00 to 3:00. We will need parent drivers for this trip. If we do not have enough parent drivers, then we will not be able to go bowling. If you are able to drive on this day, please fill out the form that was sent with your child and return it with your child as soon as possible. Thank you!!
Third grade students will have an opportunity to learn how to play the recorder in music. The cost wil $5 for the recorder. Please send cash and the signed permission slip (in your child’s homework folder) to Mrs. Cook or to me and I will give it to her. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Cook.
Thank you! 
William Ford is currently having a shirt sale now through November 24, 2008. If you are interested in buying a shirt for your child, please fill out the form in your child’s homework folder and return by November 24. There are samples at the building if you would like to see them. Please make checks payable to “William Ford Elementary.” If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Mosallam or Mrs. Turk
M.UN.03.01: Know and use common units of measurement in length, weight and time.
In this lesson, students came to understand why it is necessary to have a standard unit of measurement.
First, a few students each measured a marked distance on the floor using their feet, walking heel-to-toe. Students soon realized that each student was going to get a different measurement due to different shoe sizes.
So, as a class, we came up with a standard unit called a “class shoe”. Sixteen students line up one foot along a line of tape. Then we took the tape and divided it into sixteen parts to get a standard class shoe size.
Next, we estimated measurements of objects in the class using our new standard unit of “class shoe”. Then, we measured different items using the class standard unit: “class shoe”.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
4:00-7:00 pm
Thanksgiving—No School
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Friday, November 28, 2008
Eid Break—No School
December 8-10, 2008
Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place on the following days: Wednesday, November 12, 2008, Thursday, November 13, 2008, and Monday, November 17, 2008. Those of you that came to Open House signed up for times. For those of you that didn’t, I scheduled a time for you. I sent reminders on Friday with your child. If the time is not convenient for you, please return the slip with a time that is better for you and I will try to accommodate the time; however, there are no guarantees. I look forward to seeing you and discussing your child with you. Also, report cards will be passed out on this day.
Students need a lot of practice to master the basic addition and subtraction facts! They know how to add and subtract, but they need to do it quicker, especially since we were doing 2-digit and 3-digit addition, and we will be doing multiplication later on in the year. I will be giving students different types of practice such as drills, flashcard games, and homework. You can do your part by helping your child practice the addition facts. You can buy flashcards from the dollar store or make your own using index cards.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
MEAP Testing
October 14-23, 2008
Picture Day
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Election Day—No School for Students
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
(I will send you a reminder of the date you chose)
Thanksgiving Break—No School
November 27 & 28, 2008