Homework
Division practice and math facts.  We have been dividing for about a week now, so the kids should have more fluency with it.  Have your child recall the division family to remember the steps of the algorithm: 
Dad - divide
Mom - multiply
Sister - subtract
Brother - bring down
-do this until there are no more numbers "in the house" - the dividend has nothing left to bring down
Rover - remainder.  Whatever is left over is the remainder 
Cat - final step:  check!  Multiply the quotient (answer) times the divisor (number outside the house) and add the remainder which should add up to the dividend (the number in the house).

Pink:  pg. 153 f/b
Green: pg 151 f/b
Study facts!

Social Studies:  finish compare/contrasting globes and maps if not finished in class today.  Staple the Venn diagram with your observations from class to the back! 

Announcement from Mrs. Martin:
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is Presenting Internet Safety at MBES

When: 5/1/2013 at 1:30pm

Where: Media Center

This is a great presentation with lots to teach about keeping your children safe when they are on the internet.  Cyberbullying, identity theft, hacking and child solicitation are all facts of life on the internet.  Come learn about internet crime trends and how to help your child become a safe, responsible digital citizen.


Pizza party is Friday! Thank you to all of our parents sending in donations to cover the cost!
 

 
We had such a great time at our strong for life pep rally! Remember to make half of your plate fruits and veggies, drink a lot of water, limit screen time to an hour a day and get active for at least an hour a day!
 
Thank you for my beautiful flowers! Yet are adorning my desk at school as well as my condo! I smile each time I see them!
 
  • Spring verification forms are coming home today. Please return them ASAP!
  • Write score rubric and samples went home with my ELA students.  Check out how they have improved!!!
  • Math hw:  study facts and complete division problems!

Spirit Days next week!

Monday, April 29th : Favorite Number Day

(jersey, etc…)

Tuesday, April 30th : Favorite primary color

Wednesday, May 1st : Favorite shape day (on t-shirt, etc…)

Thursday, May 2nd: Field Day for 3-5, K-2 wear Medlock Spirit

Friday: Field Day for K-2, 3-5 wear Medlock Spirit

 

 
We are looking for a pizza party sponsor or sponsors. It is about $50 for a pizza party.  Please email me if would like to contribute!  [email protected] 

Signed papers went home today.  Please review them and return them ASAP!

Write Score rubrics and samples for my ELA class will be sent home as soon as I can format individ

Strong 4 Life fun run today was awesome, and I loved my flowers! Thank you so much everyone!
 
Please study multiplication facts!

Signed papers will be sent home tomorrow! 
 
The Art Show is coming on 4/29 from 5:00-7:00 in the cafeteria! 


We have hired ARTOME to frame one work of art for every student K-5.  The students have chosen their best work to display!  

Artome will come in on Monday April 29th and set up a display of all the framed art in the cafeteria.  Parents can purchase the frame for $25.00 the night of the show.  If they cannot attend I will accept “preorder” checks or cash the week of April 22 – 26.  I will pull those frames after the show and parents can stop by the school at another time and pick them up. (All the art will be displayed/arranged by the classroom teacher’s name and grade).

Please visit www.thepositivelyperfectpurplepencil.weebly.com for more information!

Media Center:  May 3rd is the last day that students will be permitted to check out books and all books are due back by May 10th

Boxtops:  Due on May 1!

Spring Party: The party will be on Wednesday, May 22nd from 1:00 to 2:00 and will have 4 volunteers.  Please sign up via the email Mrs. McCormick sent.  


 
No homework due to Checkpoints testing tomorrow and Wednesday!

Please continue to study facts at home though.  3x2 digit multiplication and division are very difficult without knowing your facts!!
 
Next week, we will not have homework on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday as an incentive and reward to try their best on Checkpoints testing on Tuesday and Wednesday.  

We are working on our 3D Island Projects.  Students may bring in any items to enhance their projects from home.  I also have pipe cleaners, pom poms, funky scissors, construction paper, and foam paper to use.  I love seeing how excited the students are with their themes and how motivated they are!

We are also working to increase our math complexity levels from higher digit multiplication to division to higher digit 
 
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Math:  5 problems based on your child's level (2x2 digit or 3x2 digit multiplication or 1 digit divisor with 5 digit dividend division)

Study those facts!  As we prepare for fourth grade, the kids must know their facts.  We will resume our weekly multiplication timings tomorrow!

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    Ms. Serafin is a third grade teacher in Atlanta, GA that loves to teach HOTS, writing, and to constantly challenge her students!

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