What A Show!

Today was the third grade Thanksgiving concert and it was awesome!  The teachers thoroughly enjoyed the show and think they did a fabulous job. I hope you were all able to make it this morning, but I took videos just in case anyone missed it or wanted to listen again.  I apologize for the camera work (not my best.)
Happy Thanksgiving!  I hope you all get to enjoy some time off with your family and friends next week.
Don't forget Wednesday, November 23rd is an early release day.  We will be dismissing @11:15.

Plimoth Plantation

We had a great field trip to Plimoth Plantation!  It was a bit rushed due to traffic, but everything else about it was awesome.  We lucked out with weather and the staff at the plantation were kind and knowledgable.  Thank you to the five chaperones that volunteered their time to drive all the way to Plymouth to spend the afternoon with us.
Your children were very well behaved, respectful, and engaged in the history of the living museum.  Our students came up with interesting questions to ask the Pilgrim and Wampanoag people.  Be sure to ask your child about our trip!
In class we will finish up our unit with a final writing assignment.  Students will choose between a 17th century Colonial child or Wampanoag child to compare their life to.
Here are just some of the pictures taken today!

Busy Week

We have a busy week ahead of us!  Here are some reminders for you (and me) to stay on track!
Tuesday November 15th- Dress rehearsal for Thanksgiving Music Show.  Violin students must bring their violin.
Wednesday November 16th- FIELD TRIP to Plimoth Plantation- All students should dress in layers and possibly sneakers or boots.  Bring a bagged lunch and snack.  Students can bring electronics for the long bus ride if parents approve.  Chaperons arrive at FW by 8:15 to carpool.  I have directions if needed.
Thursday November 17th- Thanksgiving Chorus and Violin concert.  Violinist bring violin and students should wear fall colors with jeans or black pants.  At 8:40 the concert for parents will start.  We will perform again at 10:00 for the rest of the school.
Friday- A regular day:)

Looking ahead:
Progress reports go home November 22nd
December 1st is conference day at FW- I have scheduled conferences that week as well.
Book Fair is coming to FW 11/28- 3/2.

Veteran's Day

On Wednesday, we had the first Francis Wyman Veteran's Day ceremony.  The whole school took part in the ceremony to thank and show respect to veterans that have served our country.  Students sang songs, saluted the flag, and were able to thank our veteran guests.  Five veteran members of our Francis Wyman family were in attendance.  It was a great way to educate our students on the importance and history of Veteran's Day.
Remember to Thank a Veteran tomorrow and everyday!

Grade 3 Mock Election

Today our third graders practiced for their future civic duty, the right to vote.  Each student had to register to vote, get their name checked off, cast their vote and put it in the ballot box.  Mrs. Goguen's class counted up the votes too.  Here are some pictures from the vote.
Results:
Hillary Clinton... 54 votes @ 75%
Donald Trump... 19 votes @ 25%

Halloween

We had a fun day here at Francis Wyman!  Our day started with a Halloween Parade.  There were some awesome costumes all over the building.  In reading classes, we read in the dark.  Some read spooky stories, while others read jokes or silly tales.  In the afternoon, we did some Halloween crafts and Kahoot! quizes too.
Have a fun and safe Halloween night!  Don't eat too much candy, there is school tomorrow!!