Next week we have plans to have a special and fun week! Check out the schedule below!
Holiday Spirit Week!
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Week of November 30, 2020! Here We GO!
Week of November 30, 2020
I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to finally meet during our Zoom Parent/Teacher Conference! I look forward to our continued partnership as we navigate through this crazy year together. Please email me if you have any questions regarding online learning. If for any reason your child cannot log onto our Zoom meeting, please let me know.
This Week’s Online School Schedule:
Monday, November 30 *8:45 am- Zoom Meeting (30 minutes), find Zoom meeting links on Google Classroom.
Tuesday, December 1- *8:45 am Synchronous Learning-Find Zoom meeting links on Google Classroom. See schedule below.
Wednesday, December 2 *8:45 am- Zoom Meeting (30 minutes), find Zoom meeting links on Google Classroom.
Thursday, December 3 and Friday, December 4-*8:45 am Synchronous Learning-Find Zoom meeting links on Google Classroom. Schedule will be similar to Tuesday.
Monday, December 7 and Tuesday, December 8-*8:45 am Synchronous Learning-Find Zoom meeting links on Google Classroom. Schedule will be similar to Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Wednesday, December 9, 2020- We ALL hope to return to school! 
Math: We are starting unit 4 on Tuesday. This is a unit on place value.
Writing Workshop: We have completed the Opinion writing unit. We will use these days to practice writing more opinion letters.
Reading Workshop: We have enjoyed learning how to read mystery books. If your student needs more books please let me know.
This will be a learning curve for all of us and I want you to know that I appreciate your patience with me as I learn how to navigate teaching this way. If there is something that seems overwhelming or confusing, please LET ME KNOW. In case you might have some computer issues, I thought it might be helpful to check out these Tech Tips. The number one strategy for computer issues is restarting your device. I have also created daily 1:1 appointment slots in Calendly. When I’m not teaching online students/parents can meet with me for any questions, concerns, or if your child just needs some time to talk with me. These appointments are 15 minutes each. Check your email to set up an appointment.
Thank you for LEANING in with me! WE’VE GOT THIS! 
Third Grade Update
Book Fair: We previewed the Book Fair books today. If you are prepared for your child to make a purchase, you may send money with them tomorrow. Please be sure this is in an envelope labeled with your child’s name.
You may use this link to shop the book fair online.
PE CARES: Tomorrow is the final day do bring in canned goods. Thank you for all the items that have come in so far.
At-Home Learning Assignments: Please look for an envelope to come home. In this envelope are the assignments for your child to complete on Friday 11/20, Monday 11/23, Tuesday 11/24, and Monday 11/30.
Starting on Tuesday, 12/1 I will begin using Google Classroom to communicate assignments and lessons. These will be live and/or recorded lessons as well as some scheduled classroom meetings via zoom. I will communicate more about the daily learning schedule over the next few days. Thank you for your support and patience as we make this transition.
Parent/Teacher Conferences: I was able to meet (virtually) with some of you tonight and I look forward to meeting with the rest on Wednesday night to share you child’s progress.
Happy Veterans Day!
Today we learned why we celebrate Veterans Day! We read about Veterans and made cards! We hope all Veterans feel honored today and everyday. Please share with family and friends who are Veterans that we will not forget what they did for our freedom!
P.E. Cares
The annual P.E. C.A.R.E.S food drive will be starting on November 4. We are asking for your help by bringing in non-perishable food items for Love Inc. in Hudsonville.
Food items to consider are canned vegetables and fruits, pasta, rice, baked beans, black beans, kidney beans, peanut butter, tuna fish, etc. (please no ramen noodles, and please do not break apart packaged food)
The food drive will continue until Nov. 18. We will be keeping track of how many items each class brings in. The class with the most items brought in by NOON on Nov. 18 will win a P.E. C.A.R.E.S t-shirt and a bowling trip to Hudsonville Lane. (If allowed this year)
This is a great opportunity for our students to care for their community, to teach our kids compassion and love for others. Thanks for sharing in this service project with us at Georgetown.
Happy Halloween 2020!
Halloween Party
Thank you parents for all your donations for the party! I’m so sorry you cannot join us at Georgetown, but I will post pictures as soon as I can! On Friday, students can choose to wear their costumes to school! Costumes are NOT mandatory. Those students who choose to wear their costumes to school, will be dressed in their costume for the entire school day. Therefore, it is important to leave all of the accessories at home, and not bring them to school. Unfortunately, every year there are parts of costumes left at school and sad children during Trick or Treating. I thank you parents for all of your support, as you process this news with your children and decide what will be worn to school and what will be saved at home for Trick or Treating. We have a fun filled day planned and I promise to take many pictures!
Michigan vs. Michigan State
Tomorrow, Thursday, October 29, students get to dress in their favorite team colors! Is your favorite team Michigan or Michigan State? Maybe it’s Hudsonville! Maybe it’s a different team! Whatever team is your favorite, wear those colors tomorrow!
Our Writing Celebration!
Last Friday, our class celebrated completing our first writing unit on personal narratives! We were able to enjoy last Friday’s sunny, warm breeze as we sat outside listening to each other’s stories. We topped it off with a celebration drink and snack!
Pizza Hut Book It….. IS BACK!
If your child loves Pizza Hut pizza, and you love free pizza….. check out the October calendar that came on last Friday in your child’s backpack. The goal is to read 100 minutes per week (20 minutes, 5 days per week). The Book It calendar is an optional activity, the reading minutes are strongly recommended. If you and your child choose to complete the calendar, please turn it in on November 2, signed. Thank you for your support.