Looking ahead to the week of May 29 (Week A)

A final word...

This is the final “West Wire” of the year!  I can’t believe it!  This year has flown by so fast… I guess that’s what happens when you’re having fun.

I wanted to take a moment and thank you all again for your support, patience, encouragement, and generosity you have given me throughout the school year.  I could not have done it without you.  

I’m going to miss each and every one of my little Beacons as they move on to the fourth grade.  My hope is that I have provided them an educational, fun, and memorable third grade year.  

If you need anything at all, please don’t hesitate to contact me.  I hope that you and your child will stop by and say, “Hello!”  Be sure to keep in touch, no matter what!  Have a safe and wonderful summer.  Be sure to read and practice those math facts!  Love and best wishes to you all!

Looking back...

Looking ahead to the week of May 22 (Week B)

Calling all library books!  Books are due Friday, May 19.

Hi, families!  I hope you all had a great week!

LIFESKILL of the week:  Perseverance - Encourage your child to celebrate ways of showing the LIFESKILL of perseverance!

SC Ready testing:  Thank you so much to all who were able to donate toward our testing snacks!  It definitely made testing week sweeter! 

Looking ahead to next week:  Students will wrap up the year with an introduction to fourth grade math standards.  They will also create an electricity safety brochure in science.  As readers and writers, they will enjoy a class read aloud and create a chapter for our class book.  

End-of-the-year party:  Please see the note from our homeroom representative, regarding ways in which you donate items toward our class party.  You may contact Ms. Farley directly at Jeannafarley@gmail.com.

BRES Events:  Be sure to check out the rest of this year's events on the flyer below!  Mark your calendars!

Thank you again for all that you do!  Have a great weekend!

Looking ahead to the week of May 15 (Week A)

It's their time to shine!  Students are ready to show all that they have learned on the SC Ready tests next week.  Please make sure your child gets plenty of rest!

Hi, families!  I hope you all had a great week!

LIFESKILL of the week:  Perseverance - Encourage your child to celebrate ways of showing the LIFESKILL of perseverance!

SC Ready testing:  Thank you so much to all who were able to donate toward our testing snacks!  You are welcome to send in your donations ahead of time, if you'd like!  

Please take a moment to write some encouraging words to our class, in preparation for SC Ready.  We will view your comments the week of testing!  It's Your Time to Shine!

Looking ahead to next week:  Students will be taking the SC Ready tests next week.  Once testing is complete, we will celebrate with a "Beach Read-in" and multiplication celebration.  Next Friday, students may bring a beach towel for our read-in!

End-of-the-year party:  Please see the note from our homeroom representative below, regarding ways in which you donate items toward our class party:

BRES Events:  Be sure to check out the rest of this year's events on the flyer below!  Mark your calendars!

Thank you again for all that you do!  Have a great weekend!

Looking ahead to the week of May 8 (Week B)

The children enjoyed a visit from Jane Wood, author of several Ghosts from the Coast books!

Students love diving into electricity lessons!  They are learning about circuits.

Hi, families!  I hope you all had a great week!

LIFESKILL of the week:  Effort - Encourage your child to celebrate ways of showing the LIFESKILL of effort!

SC Ready testing:  Thank you so much to all who were able to donate toward our testing snacks!  You are welcome to send in your donations ahead of time, if you'd like!  

Volunteers needed:  Please see the note from Mrs. Allesch below -

Dear Parents,

The Teacher Appreciation Luncheon will be held Friday, May 12. In order to make this event a success we need as many volunteers as possible. We are asking for 2 parents/guardians from each class to arrive 15 mins prior to the class's lunch time, receive any direction Mrs. West may have for you, escort the class to lunch and then back to class. You would need to arrive at 11:20 and be prepared to stay until 12:10.

Occasionally we have a class that only has one volunteer or possibly none. If you are able to help, it is much appreciated. 

Please contact me, Maria Allesch, at mariaa1272@gmail.com ASAP.

Looking ahead to next week:  As mathematicians, students will begin reviewing for the SC Ready test.  In science, students will wrap up their study of electricity.  As readers and writers, students will continue studying test-taking strategies and reviewing for the SC Ready assessment.  It's important to note that you may see some ungraded work going home in communication folders these next few weeks... that's OK, because it will be SC Ready review!  Some review, however, will be graded. 

Multiplication celebration:  Students will celebrate learning their multiplication facts Friday, May 19.  Please check out the letter going home in your child's communication folder for opportunities to donate toward the trail mix celebration.  

BRES Events:  Be sure to check out the rest of this year's events on the flyer below!  Mark your calendars!

Thank you again for all that you do!  Have a great weekend!