3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Newsletter
October 5, 2009

Science with Ice Cream
Last week we culminated our study of matter in science by making ice cream! It was a beautiful day (and Maní’s birthday!) so we were able to take it outside. Thanks to Marianne Chase for all of her help and wonderful goodies to top the ice cream with!

Community Potluck and Open-House
Tuesday, October 6th at 6pm join us at school for a potluck and open house. It is a great chance to see all of the work that students have been doing.

National Walk or Bike to School Day
On Wednesday, October 7th ride or bike to school or work! Ellie told us all this morning that if 50% of us walk or bike to school on Wednesday she will wear something outrageous to our morning assembly!

Reading Celebration!
On Thursday afternoon we will be joining other Alaskans in a worldwide reading of Eric Carle’s book The Very Hungry Caterpillar. All Gustavus youth (pre-schoolers, younger siblings, etc!) are invited for an afternoon of reading and art. Parents can come too! The 3rd-5th grade will perform a Reader’s Theater of the story and everyone will create collages in the style of Eric Carle. See you there!

350 International Day of Climate Action
On Friday we will be having a special meeting (along with the K-2) to talk about October 24, 2009. It is an International Day of Climate Action and we plan to participate. Check out the website: www.350.org and watch for more information in next week’s newsletter.

Book Orders
Book orders are due tomorrow (even if you order online)! Don’t forget that you can now place your orders online.

October Reading Goal
The reading goal for October is 600 minutes. Keep bringing in those signed planners!

Paragraph a Week
The paragraph assignment this week is “Imagination!”

Word of the Week: watershed