Dec.17th - Dec. 21st

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Monday, Dec. 17th (A Day) - Computer Lab, Gym

Tuesday, Dec. 18th (B Day) - Music

Wednesday, Dec. 19th (C Day) - Art

Thursday, Dec. 20th (D Day) - Music

Friday, Dec. 21st (E Day) - Holiday Concert @SJHS, Holiday Party 2:05-3:05, Art

Word Study

There will not be a new Word Study list this week!  We will be working on different writing projects
before break.

Holiday Concert

On Friday morning, December 21st, the district 2nd – 5th graders will be going to
St. Joseph High School for the Annual Holiday Concert.  This is an amazing opportunity to hear
our high school band, choir, and orchestra students perform. We will return to school before lunch.

Reading Counts

Please look for your child’s Reading Counts progress report to come home this Monday!   
The goal for this trimester is 18 points.  If your child needs to catch up on points, holiday break
would be a great time for this.  Reading Counts tests can be taken from home,
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Have a wonderful holiday break and

enjoy the time with your family!

Dec. 10th - Dec. 14th

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Monday, Dec. 10th (B Day) Music, Nutcracker Performance 1:30pm and 6pm (Be here at 5:30)

Tuesday, Dec. 11th (C Day) Art

Wednesday, Dec. 12th (D Day) LATE START, SSW, Music,

Thursday, Dec. 13th (E Day) Ice Skating 11:15-12:00pm, Library, Art

Friday, Dec. 14th (F Day) - Gym, Art

Upcoming Events

Late Start - December 12th

Monday, December 10th Nutcracker Performance 1:30pm and 6:00pm

Book Fair in Media Center - Week of December 10th-15th

Pancake Breakfast - Saturday, December 15th

Nutcracker Tear Down

Help! We will need to take down all of the Nutcrackers off the wall. If there are any parents that could volunteer to do this on Thursday, Dec.13th, that would be great! The gym doesn’t host any Gym classes on this day, so you can come anytime besides lunch 11:30-1. The morning or after-school would be best. Let me know if you can help!

Word Study

Please make sure your child continues to practice their word study word list each week.  
We have added all our lists to Spelling City.  This is a program that allows students to practice
the words online.  The link is: www.spellingcity.com/users/lincoln3rd and is also available on the
teacher itsLearning page. Spelling City can be written as a “My Choice” assignment on their
weekly homework.

Nutcracker UP DATE!

Be sure to click on the link below to find out what clothing your child will need to wear under
their costume. Please let me know if you have any questions. Also, Please continue to have
your student practice all of the songs for our performance at home  
https://3rdgradenutcracker.weebly.com/.  The Nutcracker is scheduled for Monday, December 10th,
with a school performance at 1:30, and the evening performance at 6:00.  Mark your calendar!

Ice Skating with Buddies

Thanks to our PTO and the City of St. Joseph, our Lincoln School K-5 students will be able to
ice skate for free at the Howard Ice Arena on Thursday, December 13.   Our class will walk with our
buddies in Mrs. Mutchler’s class to and from the ice rink. We will skate from 11:15-12:00.
The ice-skating and skate rental is FREE for our students and any parents that can come and help.
 The more adults we can have helping students with skates, the better! Students are encouraged
to bring their own ice skates. The number of skates per size is limited. If your child has their
own skates, label with their name and allow them to bring them that day.  Skates brought to and/or
from school on the bus must be in a duffle bag or a brown paper bag. Safety/protective helmets
are also encouraged & welcomed.

Christmas Party

We will be doing out class Christmas party on Friday, Dec. 21st from 2:05-3:05. I will send
out more info soon!

Dec. 3rd - Dec. 7th

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Monday, Dec. 3rd (C Day) Art

Tuesday, Dec. 4th (D Day) SSW, Music

Wednesday, Dec. 5th (E Day) LATE START, Art

Thursday, Dec. 6th (F Day) - Art, Gym

Friday, Dec. 7th (A Day) - Computer Lab, Gym

Upcoming Events

Late Start - December 12th

Monday, December 10th Nutcracker Performance 1:30pm and 6:00pm

Book Fair in Media Center - Week of December 10th

Word Study

Please make sure your child continues to practice their word study word list each week.  
We have added all our lists to Spelling City.  This is a program that allows students to practice
the words online.  The link is: www.spellingcity.com/users/lincoln3rd and is also available on the
teacher itsLearning page. Spelling City can be written as a “My Choice” assignment on their weekly
homework.

Nutcracker UP DATE!

Be sure to click on the link below to find out what clothing your child will need to wear under their
costume. Please let me know if you have any questions. Also, Please continue to have your
student practice all of the songs for our performance at home  https://3rdgradenutcracker.weebly.com/.  
The Nutcracker is scheduled for Monday, December 10th, with a school performance at 1:30, and
the evening performance at 6:00.  Mark your calendar!

Ice Skating with Buddies

Thanks to our PTO and the City of St. Joseph, our Lincoln School K-5 students will be able to ice
skate for free at the Howard Ice Arena on Thursday, December 13.   Our class will walk with our
buddies in Mrs. Mutchler’s class to and from the ice rink. We will skate from 11:15-12:00.
The ice-skating and skate rental is FREE for our students and any parents that can come and help.  
The more adults we can have helping students with skates, the better! Students are encouraged
to bring their own ice skates. The number of skates per size is limited. If your child has their
own skates, label with their name and allow them to bring them that day.  Skates brought to
and/or from school on the bus must be in a duffle bag or a brown paper bag. Safety/protective
helmets are also encouraged & welcomed.

Christmas Party

We will be doing out class Christmas party on Friday, Dec. 21st from 2:05-3:05.
I will send out more info soon!

Nov. 26th - Nov. 30th

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Monday, Nov. 26th (D Day) SSW, Music -NO SCHOOL- SNOW DAY

Tuesday, Nov. 27th (E Day) 2nd Grade Program, Art, Library

Wednesday, Nov. 28th (F Day) Gym, Art

Thursday, Nov. 29th (A Day) Computer Lab, Gym

Friday, Nov. 30th (B Day) Music, Science Test, Math Test

Upcoming Events

Late Starts - December 5th and 12th

Monday, December 10th Nutcracker Performance 1:30pm and 6:00pm

Nutcracker UP DATE!

Be sure to click on the link below to find out what clothing your child will need to wear under their costume. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Please continue to have your student practice all of the songs for our performance at home  https://3rdgradenutcracker.weebly.com/.  The Nutcracker is scheduled for Monday, December 10th, with a school performance at 1:30, and the evening performance at 6:00.  Mark your calendar!

Nov. 19th - Nov. 21st

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Monday, Nov. 19th (A Day) Computer Lab, PE

Tuesday, Nov. 20th (B Day) Music

Wednesday, Nov. 21st (C Day) Art, Social Studies Test, ½ Day Dismissal at 12:05

Thursday, Nov. 22nd- No School - Happy Thanksgiving!

Friday, Nov. 23rd- No School - Thanksgiving Break

Upcoming Events

Late Starts - November 28th

Thanksgiving Break - ½ Day November 21, No School November 22nd & 23rd

Monday, December 10th Nutcracker Performance 1:30pm and 6:00pm

Nutcracker UP DATE!

Your child should know by now what part they will be playing in the Nutcracker performance.
Therefore, be sure to click on the link below to find out what clothing your child will need to
wear under their costume. Please let me know if you have any questions. Please continue to have your
student practice all of the songs for our performance at home  
https://3rdgradenutcracker.weebly.com/.  The Nutcracker is scheduled for Monday, December 10th,
with a school performance at 1:30, and the evening performance at 6:00.  Mark your calendar!

Good News!

No, your child wasn't making things up when they came home and told you that Mrs. Ettinger is
having a baby! :) My family and I are very excited. My due date is May 9th, so we have plenty of
time to get lots of learning in before Baby Ettinger arrives! It was also our daughter, Ella's 1st Birthday
this week! So, that was fun too! A lot to be thankful for this year!

New Reading Counts Goal

With the new trimester starting on Monday, Nov. 5th, comes new goals!
Every trimester, we reset ourselves back to zero points, and begin earning points again.
So, your child will start back at zero points on Monday, and will need to earn 18 Reading Counts
points for this trimester. I will send home in their report card what they achieved for the 1st trimester.
They set new goals in their data notebooks for the upcoming trimester.
Hopefully they are getting the hang of Reading Counts and how it works by now.

Nov. 12th - Nov. 19th

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Monday, Nov. 12th (B Day) Music

Tuesday, Nov. 13th (C Day) Art, Junior Achievement

Wednesday, Nov. 14th (D Day) Late Start, SSW, Music, School Store at Lunch

Thursday, Nov. 15th (E Day) Library, Art, Thanksgiving Luncheon

Friday, Nov. 16th (F Day) PE, Art, Popcorn Friday

Upcoming Events

Late Starts - November 14th and 28th

Thanksgiving Luncheon/Dress-Up Day - November 15th

Thanksgiving Break - ½ Day November 21, No School November 22nd & 23rd

Nutcracker UP DATE!

Your child should know by now what part they will be playing in the Nutcracker performance. Therefore, be sure to click on the link below to find out what clothing your child will need to wear under their costume. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Please continue to have your student practice all of the songs for our performance at home  https://3rdgradenutcracker.weebly.com/.  The Nutcracker is scheduled for Monday, December 10th, with a school performance at 1:30, and the evening performance at 6:00.  Mark your calendar!

Thanksgiving Luncheon

Thursday, November 15th is our traditional Thanksgiving Luncheon. This annual event includes a family style meal prepared by our kitchen and served by many parent volunteers. Our Kindergarteners will delight us with singing prior to the meal as well!  Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate parent visitors at lunch on this day. In order to attend, you must be a volunteer, sign-up information will come home soon. We will be sitting with our Kindergarten buddies on this day. Don't forget to dress nice!

New Reading Counts Goal

With the new trimester starting on Monday, Nov. 5th, comes new goals! Every trimester, we reset ourselves back to zero points, and begin earning points again. So, your child will start back at zero points on Monday, and will need to earn 18 Reading Counts points for this trimester. I will send home in their report card what they achieved for the 1st trimester. They set new goals in their data notebooks for the upcoming trimester. Hopefully they are getting the hang of Reading Counts and how it works by now.

11/5-11/9

Ettinger's Blog for the Upcoming Week

Monday, Nov. 5th (C Day) Art

Tuesday, Nov. 6th (D Day) SSW, Music, Junior Achievement

Wednesday, Nov. 7th (E Day) Library, Art

Thursday, Nov. 8th (F Day) P.T. Conferences,½ Day School Ends at 12:05

Friday, Nov. 9th (A Day) Computer Lab, P.T. Conferences,½ Day School Ends at 12:05

Upcoming Events

Late Starts - November 14th and 28th

½ Days/Parent Teacher Conferences - November 8th and 9th

Thanksgiving Luncheon/Dress-Up Day - November 15th

Thanksgiving Break - ½ Day November 21, No School November 22nd & 23rd

Nutcracker Date

Please continue to have your student practice all of the songs for our performance at home  https://3rdgradenutcracker.weebly.com/.  The Nutcracker is scheduled for Monday, December 10th, with a school performance at 1:30, and the evening performance at 6:00.  Mark your calendar!

Stuff-A-Truck Food Drive

The Stuff-A-Truck food collection drive has started and runs through November 9.  All food and toiletries go right to our local food bank. Please send non-perishables as you are able, such as:  can goods, baking goods, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc. The classroom that collects the most items will receive free personal pan pizza certificates from Pizza Hut.

Thanksgiving LuncheonThursday, November 15th is our traditional Thanksgiving Luncheon. This annual event includes a family style meal prepared by our kitchen and served by many parent volunteers. Our Kindergarteners will delight us with singing prior to the meal as well!  Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate parent visitors at lunch on this day.  In order to attend, you must be a volunteer, sign-up information will come home soon. We will be sitting with our Kindergarten buddies on this day. Don't forget to dress nice!

New Reading Counts Goal

With the new trimester starting on Monday, Nov. 5th, comes new goals! Every trimester, we reset ourselves back to zero points, and begin earning points again. So, your child will start back at zero points on Monday, and we need to earn 18 Reading Counts points for this trimester. I will send home in their report card what they achieved for the 1st trimester. They set new goals in their data notebooks for the upcoming trimester. Hopefully they are getting the hang of Reading Counts and how it works by now. 

Oct. 29th - Nov. 2nd

Mrs. Ettinger's Class News

Monday, Oct. 29th (D Day)- SSW, Music, Show and Tell

Tuesday, Oct. 30th (E Day) - Junior Achievement, Library, Art, Math Centers

Wednesday, Oct. 31st (F Day) - Late Start, Halloween Party 1:15, Art, Gym, Parade 3:20

Thursday, Nov. 1st (A Day) - Computer Lab, Art

Friday, Nov. 2nd (B Day) - ½ Day-End of 1st Trimester, School Ends at 12:05

Upcoming Events

Late Starts - November 14th and 28th

½ Days/Parent Teacher Conferences - November 8th and 9th

Thanksgiving Luncheon/Dress-Up Day - November 15th

Thanksgiving Break - ½ Day November 21, No School November 22nd & 23rd

Halloween Party

Our party will be from 1:15pm-2:15pm, with the parade at 3:20pm.
You may sign out your child after the parade.
The purpose for our earlier party is due to us having PE and Art at the end of the day.
Students may wear their costumes to school. Please no play weapons.

Nutcracker Date

Please continue to have your student practice all of the songs for our performance at home
 https://3rdgradenutcracker.weebly.com/.  
The Nutcracker is scheduled for Monday, December 10th, with a school performance at 1:30,
and the evening performance at 6:00.  Mark your calendar!

Stuff-A-Truck Food Drive

The Stuff-A-Truck food collection drive has started and runs through November 9.  
All food and toiletries go right to our local food bank.
Please send non-perishables as you are able, such as:  can goods, baking goods, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc. The classroom that collects the most items will
receive free personal pan pizza certificates from Pizza Hut.

Spelling Team Meeting Thursday

The informational meeting for this year's spelling team will be on Thursday at lunch recess.  Please encourage your students to come and find out about the spelling team.  Here's how the team works:

1. At the meeting Thursday students will receive a list of words to study for the written test.

2.  Next Wednesday, at lunch recess, I'll give a written test.  The top twelve spellers will be on the spelling team.

3.  We will practice at lunch/recess time 2 x per week until the school bee in January.  This will determine the 3 students, plus an alternate, who will compete in the regional, Cloverleaf, bee in late February.

4.  Serious spellers will spend LOTS of time outside of school preparing/studying for the bee!  At school we will get tips and tricks, and practice the routines of the real bee so those becomes second nature.

Oct. 22nd - Oct. 26th

Mrs. Ettinger's Class Plan for the Week

Monday, Oct. 22nd (E Day)- Library, Art

Tuesday, Oct. 23rd (F Day) - PE, Art, Junior Achievement

Wednesday, Oct. 24th (A Day) - Late Start, PE, Computer Lab

Thursday, Oct. 25th (B Day) - Music

Friday, Oct. 26th (C Day) - Art

Upcoming Events

Late Start- October 24th, and 31st

End of 1st Trimester ½ Day - November 2nd

Nutcracker Date

As most of you know, the Nutcracker is performed by third graders each year.  Students have already been busy learning all of the songs. Here is the link for your student to practice all of the songs at home  https://3rdgradenutcracker.weebly.com/.  The Nutcracker performance is scheduled for Monday, December 10th, with a school performance at 1:30, and the evening performance at 6:00.  Mark your calendar!

Halloween Party

Our party will be from 1:15pm-2:15pm, with the parade at 3:20pm. You may sign out your child after the parade. The purpose for our earlier party is due to us having PE and Art at the end of the day. Students may wear their costumes to school. Please no play weapons.

Reading Counts

Our Reading Counts program is up and running!  The third grade goal for this marking period is to earn 15 points.  Be sure to check in with your child to make sure they are reading and working towards taking tests to meet this goal.