Learning about Burlington

     During our Social Studies block, we have been exploring the history of Burlington. Students have been researching through text and pictures to find out what Burlington was like over 200 years ago.  In ELA classes, students are reading Shawshin, a text about the Francis Wyman house and the incorporation of the town of Burlington.  Next week, we will start our Burlington map project.  Don't forget to send back the permission slip for our town tour on October 7th!

Finding out about the Wyman House.

Wow! I didn't know that!

The town Common: then and now

Recording our prior knowledge

We have learned a lot already!

Facts that WOWed us!

Differences we noticed

Patriot's Day and Violin Demonstration

The school was decked out in Patriot's pride today.

Go Pats!!

Mrs. Berger talked to third graders today about the opportunity to take violin lessons in school. Please look for the blue notice coming home today and discuss this with your child. 

Mrs. Berger showing the violin

Students guessing songs

3rd Grade audience

How to stay informed at FWS

Communication Options

Principal’s Blog – http://franciswymanschool.blogspot.com/

This is the fastest way to get information directly to your personal device. Sign up for email notifications so you don’t miss any blog posts.  The Principal’s Blog can be accessed directly with the link above.  You’ll find info such as:  school calendar of events, including field trips, picture day, and concerts, fun pics, and notes from the Principal.

Francis Wyman School website – http://www.burlington.org

Use the drop down menu to “find your school.”  The school website contains information such as the Student Handbook, policies, school calendar, staff lists, and lunch menus.

Francis Wyman PTO website -  http://www.franciswymanpto.org

The PTO website is full of information for parents. Sign up for E-News and receive email notifications to stay informed about upcoming events and fundraisers.  There are multiple volunteer opportunities listed here as well.

Burlington Public Schools Website - http://www.burlington.org

Information about all the schools in Burlington can be found on this page. The Superintendent’s Blog and the Asst. Supt.’s Blog can be accessed here. The Technology Department offers many good ideas such as great iPad apps for kids. Information about Special Education can be found here as well.

Here are some recommended telephone numbers for your personal devices.  Francis Wyman School is just a click away!

Office  - 781-270-1701

Absence/Tardy Line – 781-270-1707 (After 8:30am, please call the office)

Nurse’s Line – 781-270-1702

What is respect?

Over the past few days we have been discussing appropriate third grade behavior and the word respect keeps coming up as the most IMPORTANT rule to follow.  We have read some books and decided to create our classroom "rules" around the word RESPECT.  We have read Do Unto Otters by Laurie Keller and What if Everybody Did That? by Ellen Javernick to help us get ideas for our own classroom/school.  Today, the students worked in pairs to illustrate 7 definitions of respect in a school setting.  I will be adding these to our "Respect is..." bulletin board so that we can follow these "rules" throughout the year.

Bulletin board waiting for pictures

Hands to yourself.

Good Manners

Using Quiet Voices

Being Kind

Listening

The "Golden Rule"