A Year in Review:
Field Day 2017!
Tiger Rescue Module for Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
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Wax Museum ~ Who Inspires us?
"It's A Hit!" Spring Musical by Arrowhead 3rd Grade
Earth Day Projects
Opinion about how to help the Earth & Trash to Art
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Edwards Jet Center Field Trip!
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Don't forget the slide show at the end!
Don't forget the slide show at the end!
Call for Kids Pizza Party and St. Patrick's Day Math Graphing!
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Collaboration = Team Work!
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1 st week of 3rd Grade with Mrs. Fagan
Thank you all for a WONDERFUL YEAR IN 3RD GRADE!!!
I hope you have a fabulous Summer and an Awesome 4th grade year!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Fagan
May 10, 2017
Dear Parents,
We will be starting our last set of standardized tests next week.
We will be taking the Smarter Balanced Tests the week of May 15 - 19th.
Due to a few schedule changes in the building, here is our planned testing dates and times:
If you would like to send gum for testing, please feel free.
Please make sure your child has a water bottle each day and encourage a well balanced breakfast to help optimize their ability to do their best.
P.E. will be moved to Monday at 10:30, please send tennis shoes.
Sincerely,
Maggie Fagan
We will be starting our last set of standardized tests next week.
We will be taking the Smarter Balanced Tests the week of May 15 - 19th.
Due to a few schedule changes in the building, here is our planned testing dates and times:
- Monday 8:30 - 10:00 & 12:30 - 2:00
- Tuesday 8:30 - 10:00 & 12:30 - 2:00
- Wednesday 8:30 - 11:30
- Friday 12:30 - 2:00 (in computer lab)
If you would like to send gum for testing, please feel free.
Please make sure your child has a water bottle each day and encourage a well balanced breakfast to help optimize their ability to do their best.
P.E. will be moved to Monday at 10:30, please send tennis shoes.
Sincerely,
Maggie Fagan
Happy May!
Dear Parents,
I can’t believe how fast the year is flying by. I wanted to take a minute and share a few of the upcoming events. This Wednesday, May 3 is the bike/walk to school day. This event will be after lunch and students can ride their bike, but they must have a helmet that fits. Students who are not biking will be running/walking a course designated for this activity. It would be a great idea to send in a water bottle on this day.
Thursday, May 4th will be a Pizza Party in our classroom for Teacher's Appreciation Day. If you could please send $3 to help cover the cost of the pizza in an envelope for Mrs. Topel, that would be greatly appreciated!
Reading / Math Homework and Spelling Test for Unit 5.4 this week will be moved to Monday, May 8th, due to no school Friday.
Our wax museum is approaching quickly! Friday, May 12from 8:30-9:30 in the gym is the big day!! Everyone is working hard to finish their report, speech, timeline, fun facts and posters. I know a lot of outfits are coming together and look great. Remember, this is the one part that must be completed at home. Please send in your child’s costume next Monday, May 8 if possible. If you need more time, please let me know. We will have at least one dress rehearsal for another class at Arrowhead. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding the wax museum. It is such a fun event that kids will always remember!
We finished NWEA tests and only have one more to do!! I was impressed with the NWEA results and they are helpful for me to better understand your child and placement for the upcoming year. Smarter Balance Testing will be the week of May 15-19. There are different components for the tests so I want to break it into smaller parts throughout the week. Kids are allowed to chew gum during this test. Please see that your child is at school this week, has plenty of sleep and a healthy snack to enjoy. Thank you so much for your help with this.
Friday, May 19 is track and field day. K-3 will be before lunch. Please send a water bottle with your child and see they are dressed appropriately and have sunscreen on.
All Library books are also due May 19th.
End of they year!! Wow, I can’t believe it is almost here. I will send home report cards on Friday, June 2. It’s hard to believe we are thinking that far in advance, but it will get here quickly so I wanted to make sure everyone was aware of the upcoming dates.
Have a wonderful day!!
Mrs. Fagan
I can’t believe how fast the year is flying by. I wanted to take a minute and share a few of the upcoming events. This Wednesday, May 3 is the bike/walk to school day. This event will be after lunch and students can ride their bike, but they must have a helmet that fits. Students who are not biking will be running/walking a course designated for this activity. It would be a great idea to send in a water bottle on this day.
Thursday, May 4th will be a Pizza Party in our classroom for Teacher's Appreciation Day. If you could please send $3 to help cover the cost of the pizza in an envelope for Mrs. Topel, that would be greatly appreciated!
Reading / Math Homework and Spelling Test for Unit 5.4 this week will be moved to Monday, May 8th, due to no school Friday.
Our wax museum is approaching quickly! Friday, May 12from 8:30-9:30 in the gym is the big day!! Everyone is working hard to finish their report, speech, timeline, fun facts and posters. I know a lot of outfits are coming together and look great. Remember, this is the one part that must be completed at home. Please send in your child’s costume next Monday, May 8 if possible. If you need more time, please let me know. We will have at least one dress rehearsal for another class at Arrowhead. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding the wax museum. It is such a fun event that kids will always remember!
We finished NWEA tests and only have one more to do!! I was impressed with the NWEA results and they are helpful for me to better understand your child and placement for the upcoming year. Smarter Balance Testing will be the week of May 15-19. There are different components for the tests so I want to break it into smaller parts throughout the week. Kids are allowed to chew gum during this test. Please see that your child is at school this week, has plenty of sleep and a healthy snack to enjoy. Thank you so much for your help with this.
Friday, May 19 is track and field day. K-3 will be before lunch. Please send a water bottle with your child and see they are dressed appropriately and have sunscreen on.
All Library books are also due May 19th.
End of they year!! Wow, I can’t believe it is almost here. I will send home report cards on Friday, June 2. It’s hard to believe we are thinking that far in advance, but it will get here quickly so I wanted to make sure everyone was aware of the upcoming dates.
Have a wonderful day!!
Mrs. Fagan
Week of April 24 - 28th
Dear Parents,
Most of 3rd grade is starting our NWEA testing next week! Our class will start on Tuesday! We plan to take one test each morning at 8:30 until we have finished on Friday.
We also will be taking the Smarter Balanced set of tests that last about a week in May too.
Please send a pack of gum for your child to use during testing days if you would like. The pack of gum may be kept here until all testing is done, if that works for you.
Sending water bottles and healthy snacks each day to school is also very important for their ability to focus during the day.
Please help your child get in the habit of packing these items into their backpacks each day.
Spelling will be put on hold during our testing week. We will resume with Unit 5.4 starting May 1.
Wearing BLUE on Wednesday ~ We celebrate Mrs. Derrig, our secretary, by wearing her favorite color. Please remind your child to wear as much BLUE as they can.
Please Remind your child to use their at home reading time for RAZ Kids ebooks online to reach their 3 hour goal for the month of April! This will allow them to wear P.J.s, slippers, robe & bring a stuffed animal on Friday, April 28th!
Thank you in advance for helping us plan for the next few weeks of learning in 3rd grade!
Sincerely,
Maggie Fagan
Most of 3rd grade is starting our NWEA testing next week! Our class will start on Tuesday! We plan to take one test each morning at 8:30 until we have finished on Friday.
We also will be taking the Smarter Balanced set of tests that last about a week in May too.
Please send a pack of gum for your child to use during testing days if you would like. The pack of gum may be kept here until all testing is done, if that works for you.
Sending water bottles and healthy snacks each day to school is also very important for their ability to focus during the day.
Please help your child get in the habit of packing these items into their backpacks each day.
Spelling will be put on hold during our testing week. We will resume with Unit 5.4 starting May 1.
Wearing BLUE on Wednesday ~ We celebrate Mrs. Derrig, our secretary, by wearing her favorite color. Please remind your child to wear as much BLUE as they can.
Please Remind your child to use their at home reading time for RAZ Kids ebooks online to reach their 3 hour goal for the month of April! This will allow them to wear P.J.s, slippers, robe & bring a stuffed animal on Friday, April 28th!
Thank you in advance for helping us plan for the next few weeks of learning in 3rd grade!
Sincerely,
Maggie Fagan
Encore of 3rd Grade Musical
April 19th
Dear Parents,
Third Grade will be taking our Spring Musical "It's a Hit!" on the road! We have been asked to preform on April 19th at Mission Ridge and will be leaving the school about 1:00 that day.
Please have your child wear their ball outfit to school that day including the ball hats if they have them.
For the parents that could not attend last week's performance, you may join us then to watch it then if you would like.
Thank you in advance for helping your child spread the gift of song to residents at Mission Ridge!
Sincerely,
Maggie Fagan
Third Grade will be taking our Spring Musical "It's a Hit!" on the road! We have been asked to preform on April 19th at Mission Ridge and will be leaving the school about 1:00 that day.
Please have your child wear their ball outfit to school that day including the ball hats if they have them.
For the parents that could not attend last week's performance, you may join us then to watch it then if you would like.
Thank you in advance for helping your child spread the gift of song to residents at Mission Ridge!
Sincerely,
Maggie Fagan
Turning Trash into Art
Dear Parents,
We have been reading in our Wonders books this week about ways we can help the Earth and use trash to create art.
Next week we will "Create a Collage" or "shoe box" displays.
Using old pictures in Newspapers, calendars, cards, magazines, scraps of twine, rope, cloth, tin foil, small bits of cardboard boxes, buttons, twisty bread sack ties, gift bags or other items you and your child feel will lend themselves to being changed into art.
We will then display them with our writing that we are currently working on to persuade someone to start Reducing, Reusing & Recycling items in our homes to help our Earth.
Please send a shoe box or another small box along with any of the above items that you would like to donate to our classroom for this project, please send them this week. Any items we don't use, we will recycle here at school.
Thank you in advance for helping our project work.
Sincerely,
Maggie Fagan
We have been reading in our Wonders books this week about ways we can help the Earth and use trash to create art.
Next week we will "Create a Collage" or "shoe box" displays.
Using old pictures in Newspapers, calendars, cards, magazines, scraps of twine, rope, cloth, tin foil, small bits of cardboard boxes, buttons, twisty bread sack ties, gift bags or other items you and your child feel will lend themselves to being changed into art.
We will then display them with our writing that we are currently working on to persuade someone to start Reducing, Reusing & Recycling items in our homes to help our Earth.
Please send a shoe box or another small box along with any of the above items that you would like to donate to our classroom for this project, please send them this week. Any items we don't use, we will recycle here at school.
Thank you in advance for helping our project work.
Sincerely,
Maggie Fagan
Arrowhead Events
March 31 - Report Cards sent home.
April 3rd - No School
April 6th - 3rd Grade Musical at 8:45
PTA Meeting at 1:30 with the Superintendent
April 7 - Memories with Mom from 7:15-8:15am
April 12th - Early Out (Noon)
April 13 - 17 - No School
April 26 - Secretary's Day
April 27 - Volunteer Breakfast from 7:30-9:00am
March 31 - Report Cards sent home.
April 3rd - No School
April 6th - 3rd Grade Musical at 8:45
PTA Meeting at 1:30 with the Superintendent
April 7 - Memories with Mom from 7:15-8:15am
April 12th - Early Out (Noon)
April 13 - 17 - No School
April 26 - Secretary's Day
April 27 - Volunteer Breakfast from 7:30-9:00am
3rd Grade Wax Museum Projects
Due April 28th
Family invited to attend May 12 Presentations in the Gym
Google Classroom Projects & assignments "Wax Museum Biography Report ~ I am inspired by ....."Once you have chosen a person that has made a positive change in our world, follow the plans to create a biography. Once we are done with our reports due April 28th, we will become that person to present it to our audience on May 12 in the gym from 8:30 to 9:30.
2017 Wax Museum Outlines have been provided inside our "Google Classroom ~ Mrs. Fagan's Class 2016-2017" (click on the link under the "Cool Websites" tab on our class weebly.
Parents~
For the next several weeks, we will be working on Biography Reports. Your child has chosen a hero that they are interested in researching. After researching and writing our reports, students will “become” their hero for a Wax Museum presentation in March (more information to follow). Thanks in advance for all your help and support with this fun project!
Wax Museum Hero Project Guidelines
Students will...
o Write a three paragraph biography report with
o A catchy introductory paragraph
o A strong body paragraph – focusing on WHY my person is an interesting hero
o A conclusion paragraph
o A bibliography that cites your sources
o A costume that helps represent your hero (We want you to get creative! No need to spend money!)
o Make a button that will activate your presentation! (This will be done in class).
2017 Wax Museum Outlines have been provided inside our "Google Classroom ~ Mrs. Fagan's Class 2016-2017" (click on the link under the "Cool Websites" tab on our class weebly.
Parents~
For the next several weeks, we will be working on Biography Reports. Your child has chosen a hero that they are interested in researching. After researching and writing our reports, students will “become” their hero for a Wax Museum presentation in March (more information to follow). Thanks in advance for all your help and support with this fun project!
Wax Museum Hero Project Guidelines
Students will...
o Write a three paragraph biography report with
o A catchy introductory paragraph
o A strong body paragraph – focusing on WHY my person is an interesting hero
o A conclusion paragraph
o A bibliography that cites your sources
o A costume that helps represent your hero (We want you to get creative! No need to spend money!)
o Make a button that will activate your presentation! (This will be done in class).
Call for Kids Pizza Lunch
Thank you parents and students for donating to the "Call for Kids" program at St. V's! We won a pizza lunch where we met the Mascot!!!
Week of March 20th Events:
Thursday is Science Fair day at Arrowhead. All students will bring their projects to the gym before school to set them up. All students will tour the gym sometime during the day to learn more about Science in our world. At the end of the day be sure to take your project home. Thanks to the 4th grade teachers for leading this learning adventure!
Friday is March Madness Awareness Day at Arrowhead and our 3rd quarter fundraiser. Dress in your favorite sports team and bring $1 to contribute to the Backpack Program for Billings Public Schools. Your money will be used to purchase food for kids in Billings Schools. Let’s show our KINDNESS!!
Remember - NO PEAK on Friday.
Friday marks the end of the 3rd quarter - WOW!!! Only one more quarter left. Report cards will go home next Friday.
Thursday is Science Fair day at Arrowhead. All students will bring their projects to the gym before school to set them up. All students will tour the gym sometime during the day to learn more about Science in our world. At the end of the day be sure to take your project home. Thanks to the 4th grade teachers for leading this learning adventure!
Friday is March Madness Awareness Day at Arrowhead and our 3rd quarter fundraiser. Dress in your favorite sports team and bring $1 to contribute to the Backpack Program for Billings Public Schools. Your money will be used to purchase food for kids in Billings Schools. Let’s show our KINDNESS!!
Remember - NO PEAK on Friday.
Friday marks the end of the 3rd quarter - WOW!!! Only one more quarter left. Report cards will go home next Friday.
Project for home
Today in small group reading, we read about a step-by-step way of making a balloon hovercraft.
The students asked that I post the steps just in case they have the opportunity to make it at home.
If your child does create this at home, please encourage them to discuss why they think it worked or didn't work.
The students asked that I post the steps just in case they have the opportunity to make it at home.
If your child does create this at home, please encourage them to discuss why they think it worked or didn't work.
Free Theatre Performance
Missoula Children's Theatre and McKinley Students proudly present
THE TORTOISE VS THE HARE - Friday, March 10 at 7:00pm
Lincoln Center Auditorium
Free Admission
Donations are welcome and will support ongoing arts programs at McKinley.
Please share this information with your students and feel free to share with anyone else who might be interested!
For more information about Missoula Children's Theatre Tour programs visit: http://mctinc.org/wp-content/uploads/MCT-TourBrochure.pdf
THE TORTOISE VS THE HARE - Friday, March 10 at 7:00pm
Lincoln Center Auditorium
Free Admission
Donations are welcome and will support ongoing arts programs at McKinley.
Please share this information with your students and feel free to share with anyone else who might be interested!
For more information about Missoula Children's Theatre Tour programs visit: http://mctinc.org/wp-content/uploads/MCT-TourBrochure.pdf
It is that wonderful time of year again...Dr. Seuss's Birthday! Let’s celebrate with a week of reading, fun and memories. Here are the themes for the week…
Monday, February 27th ~ The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins
A sombrero, baseball cap, or even a beret…its “Wear any kind of hat” day.
Tuesday, February 28th ~ Fox and Sox
Multi-colored socks, red socks ‘n blue socks, and funky socks will do “Wear crazy socks” Wear a brown shoe, red shoe or any crazy combination of shoes. Or even some comfy slippers
Wednesday, March 1st ~ If I Ran The Zoo
“That’s the gol-darndest lion I ever have seen!”
Wear any kind of animal print.
Thursday, March 2nd (Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss) ~ The Sleep Book
“What a fine night for sleeping! From all that I hear, it’s the best night for sleeping in any a year.”
Wear comfy sweats and snuggle up with a good book.
Friday, March 3rd ~ Hooray for Diffendoofer Day
“I’ve always lived in Dinkerville,
My friends all live here too.
We go to Diffendoofer School-
We’re happy that we do.”
Hooray for Arrowhead Day! Wear your Arrowhead spirit gear or blue and white
Monday, February 27th ~ The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins
A sombrero, baseball cap, or even a beret…its “Wear any kind of hat” day.
Tuesday, February 28th ~ Fox and Sox
Multi-colored socks, red socks ‘n blue socks, and funky socks will do “Wear crazy socks” Wear a brown shoe, red shoe or any crazy combination of shoes. Or even some comfy slippers
Wednesday, March 1st ~ If I Ran The Zoo
“That’s the gol-darndest lion I ever have seen!”
Wear any kind of animal print.
Thursday, March 2nd (Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss) ~ The Sleep Book
“What a fine night for sleeping! From all that I hear, it’s the best night for sleeping in any a year.”
Wear comfy sweats and snuggle up with a good book.
Friday, March 3rd ~ Hooray for Diffendoofer Day
“I’ve always lived in Dinkerville,
My friends all live here too.
We go to Diffendoofer School-
We’re happy that we do.”
Hooray for Arrowhead Day! Wear your Arrowhead spirit gear or blue and white
Hello Parents,
As the end of January draws near, it is time to start thinking about all the events we have planned for February. Due to the early "Winter Break" and 1/2 day on Feb. 9th, we will be having our Valentine's Day Party early on Feb. 9th along with all of Arrowhead.
Please feel free to send Valentine's Day Cards starting Monday, February 6th.
We will be making Valentine's bag at school this Friday for the students to collect their cards in. We have 27 students this year in our class.
Emma Kiley Finley Demry Sammy Jake Lilly Ryan Isaiah Josiah
Owen Matthew Tristan Maggie Brecklyn Wyatt Jessany Elizabeth
Reagan Marshall Patrick Ben Abby Eliza Madison Noah Conner
Mrs. Derrig (secretary) Mr. Pertuit (P.E.) Mr. Casey (Librarian)
Mrs. Meier (principal) Mr. Anderson (custodian)
Ms. Waddell (Music) Mrs. Juhl (custodian)
If you would like to sign up to bring any of the items for the class party, we would sure appreciate it. Some of the items to help complete the part are:
Cookies Mini cupcakes Vanilla ice cream & scoop
Chocolate covered strawberries snack mix mixed fruit
cups straws plates napkins
2, 2 Liters of Root beer 2 Liter of Strawberry Pop 2 Liter of Orange pop
**If you would like to bring any of the above items, please "respond to all" so we know which items will be covered, and what is still needed***
Other February Events:
2 PTA Meeting 8:30am
9 Valentines Day Celebrations 10:30-11:45
9 Noon Dismissal
10-13 Winter Break - No School
16 Coffee with the Principal 8:30 - RSVP
17 Box Tops Due
21 Class Pictures
24 Spirit Day - Flannel Friday!!
As the end of January draws near, it is time to start thinking about all the events we have planned for February. Due to the early "Winter Break" and 1/2 day on Feb. 9th, we will be having our Valentine's Day Party early on Feb. 9th along with all of Arrowhead.
Please feel free to send Valentine's Day Cards starting Monday, February 6th.
We will be making Valentine's bag at school this Friday for the students to collect their cards in. We have 27 students this year in our class.
Emma Kiley Finley Demry Sammy Jake Lilly Ryan Isaiah Josiah
Owen Matthew Tristan Maggie Brecklyn Wyatt Jessany Elizabeth
Reagan Marshall Patrick Ben Abby Eliza Madison Noah Conner
Mrs. Derrig (secretary) Mr. Pertuit (P.E.) Mr. Casey (Librarian)
Mrs. Meier (principal) Mr. Anderson (custodian)
Ms. Waddell (Music) Mrs. Juhl (custodian)
If you would like to sign up to bring any of the items for the class party, we would sure appreciate it. Some of the items to help complete the part are:
Cookies Mini cupcakes Vanilla ice cream & scoop
Chocolate covered strawberries snack mix mixed fruit
cups straws plates napkins
2, 2 Liters of Root beer 2 Liter of Strawberry Pop 2 Liter of Orange pop
**If you would like to bring any of the above items, please "respond to all" so we know which items will be covered, and what is still needed***
Other February Events:
2 PTA Meeting 8:30am
9 Valentines Day Celebrations 10:30-11:45
9 Noon Dismissal
10-13 Winter Break - No School
16 Coffee with the Principal 8:30 - RSVP
17 Box Tops Due
21 Class Pictures
24 Spirit Day - Flannel Friday!!
ALL Parents:
Please complete the following survey about Arrowhead School within by January 17. Your input will be reviewed by the Superintendent, Lincoln Center Administration, and Arrowhead Staff. Thank You!
Survey website: http://svsurveys.corwin.com/survey
Survey Access Code: 33022e4V8800
Start Date: 01/03/2017
End Date: 01/17/2017
Pam Meier, Principal
Arrowhead Elementary
2510 38th Street West
Billings, MT 59102
Please complete the following survey about Arrowhead School within by January 17. Your input will be reviewed by the Superintendent, Lincoln Center Administration, and Arrowhead Staff. Thank You!
Survey website: http://svsurveys.corwin.com/survey
Survey Access Code: 33022e4V8800
Start Date: 01/03/2017
End Date: 01/17/2017
Pam Meier, Principal
Arrowhead Elementary
2510 38th Street West
Billings, MT 59102
Hello Parents,
I wanted to remind you that 3rd grade is starting the Winter NWEA testing this coming week. We had to move the testing time with one of our slots to accommodate a 4th grade class that needed to test on the same day. We also had some internet problems and were unable to complete our Spelling Unit 3.2 this week.
Our new plan is:
Monday 3.2 Finish Wonders Spelling Test
Tuesday 8:30 NWEA Math Test
Wednesday 10:30 NWEA Reading Test
Please feel free to send gum for your child if you would like them to have it for testing times only. If you could check to make sure your child has working headphones for testing time that would also be very helpful.
I hope you and your family are staying warm.
Warm Regards,
Maggie Fagan
I wanted to remind you that 3rd grade is starting the Winter NWEA testing this coming week. We had to move the testing time with one of our slots to accommodate a 4th grade class that needed to test on the same day. We also had some internet problems and were unable to complete our Spelling Unit 3.2 this week.
Our new plan is:
Monday 3.2 Finish Wonders Spelling Test
Tuesday 8:30 NWEA Math Test
Wednesday 10:30 NWEA Reading Test
Please feel free to send gum for your child if you would like them to have it for testing times only. If you could check to make sure your child has working headphones for testing time that would also be very helpful.
I hope you and your family are staying warm.
Warm Regards,
Maggie Fagan
Jan. 9th - Jan. 13 Internet Safety Week ~ "I've Got the Power!"
Power Boost Messages:
Monday - "I have the power to not view embarrassing pictures or share hurtful words."
Tuesday - "I have the power to tell a trusted adult if anything doesn't seem right."
Wednesday - "I have the power to ask vefore I download."
Thursday - "I have the power to turn off unsafe media."
Friday - " I have the power to help my friends make safe choices online."
Power Boost Messages:
Monday - "I have the power to not view embarrassing pictures or share hurtful words."
Tuesday - "I have the power to tell a trusted adult if anything doesn't seem right."
Wednesday - "I have the power to ask vefore I download."
Thursday - "I have the power to turn off unsafe media."
Friday - " I have the power to help my friends make safe choices online."
Hello Parents,
It is a very busy time of the year and I wanted to remind you of the special things coming up in the next month for your planning.
Tomorrow, Dec. 15 Primary Holiday Program @ 10:00 or 1:30
Next week we will not have a spelling test due to the short week. We will still work on unit 3.2 activities, however, we will wait until Jan. 6th for the test.
Wednes., Dec., 21 - P.J. Day & a stuffed reading buddy small enough to fit in the backpack (Fagan's class only)
Thurs., Dec. 22 - Spirit Day ~ Festive Sweater Day Whole School
Friday, Dec. 23rd - Mon., Jan. 2nd - No School
Wednes., Jan. 4th @ 9:00 SRI Reading Test
Tues., Jan. 10th @ 8:30 - 10 NWEA Math testing Wednes., Jan. 11th @ 10:30 NWEA Reading
Mon., Jan. 16th - No School for students (teachers are in training at school)
If you would like your child to have gum during the testing days, please feel free to send a pack of your choice.
I wish you all a warm, happy, and healthy end to your 2016 as well as a Happy New Year for 2017!
Kind Regards,
Maggie Fagan
December Events:
12 Geography Bee 8:30 4th/5th Graders
14 Holiday HOT Lunch
Turkey with gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, dinner roll, chocolate pudding
TOY FOR TOTS due pickup will be today
15 Christmas Program K-3 at 10:00 and 1:30
December 23-January 2 NO School
During the break please encourage your child to read using their RAZ kids account at least 4 times a week for 30 minutes each & use the quizes to help check their comprehension as well. We have also been working on Limerick style poetry and it would be wonderful if your child would like to work on writing poetry about the things they like to do during the break with family or friends!
January 3 School resumes
12 Geography Bee 8:30 4th/5th Graders
14 Holiday HOT Lunch
Turkey with gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, dinner roll, chocolate pudding
TOY FOR TOTS due pickup will be today
15 Christmas Program K-3 at 10:00 and 1:30
December 23-January 2 NO School
During the break please encourage your child to read using their RAZ kids account at least 4 times a week for 30 minutes each & use the quizes to help check their comprehension as well. We have also been working on Limerick style poetry and it would be wonderful if your child would like to work on writing poetry about the things they like to do during the break with family or friends!
January 3 School resumes
Oct. 19
Hello Parents,
Just a reminder that due to the 1/2 day tomorrow and no school on Thursday & Friday, the homework in today's backpack is not due until Monday.
Your child may also bring a special drink (juice, milk or a sports drink - please nothing red) to class as well as an extra snack since we are not serving lunch at school tomorrow and they will get a later lunch than normal.
Please make sure your child knows their plan for getting out of school at 12:00 tomorrow.
Also look in today's mail to find a 1/2 sheet of GREEN paper with the date and time of the parent-teacher conference. If for some reason this time doesn't work for you, please email me ASAP so we can find another time to get together to visit about your child.
Thank you and enjoy the extra 2 1/2 days with your children this week!
Mrs. Fagan
Hello Parents,
Just a reminder that due to the 1/2 day tomorrow and no school on Thursday & Friday, the homework in today's backpack is not due until Monday.
Your child may also bring a special drink (juice, milk or a sports drink - please nothing red) to class as well as an extra snack since we are not serving lunch at school tomorrow and they will get a later lunch than normal.
Please make sure your child knows their plan for getting out of school at 12:00 tomorrow.
Also look in today's mail to find a 1/2 sheet of GREEN paper with the date and time of the parent-teacher conference. If for some reason this time doesn't work for you, please email me ASAP so we can find another time to get together to visit about your child.
Thank you and enjoy the extra 2 1/2 days with your children this week!
Mrs. Fagan
Fund RunFun(d) Run Donations OR
Giving of any kind can be done here! https://www.freshschools.com/app/fundraise_stories/14/donation?fbrefresh=1c380a02-4e5d-4d14-bd6f-6cc9925d7c59 |
Friday, October 7 ~1:30 Fun(d) Run for K-3rd grade
Saturday Live BASKET AUCTION Postponed
Due to rain and wind, we have decided it would be best to postpone the Basket Auction at Saturday Live. We want the beautiful baskets and many items to stay dry along with enjoying the event.
The plan is to hold a Silent Auction at the school the week of October 24-28 with final bidding occurring on the evening of Family Fun Night, October 28. Look for details coming out soon.
We are happy to announce the Silent Auction bidding for Mrs. Moore’s MSU Bozeman basket which includes 4 tickets to the MSU vs. Eastern Washington football game on October 22. Stop by the office and make a bid on this AWESOME basket. Highest bidder will be announced Wednesday, October 12 at 3:00pm.
Montana State Football
4 Tickets to October 22nd Game
MSU vs Eastern Washington
12 noon
MSU Pennant, Lanyard, Keychain
& Cowbell all included!
Donated by the Moore Family
Section 112, Row 7, Seats 18-21
30 yard line, Sunnyside
The PTA “Dino-Dig” will be up and running tomorrow.
Your support of Arrowhead and the work we do is very much noticed and appreciated.
Mrs. Meier
Our 1st Inquiry Unit with our Wonders Reading Series
"Cultures Around the World"
We have been reading about many different cultures this week at school and learning about different traditions.
Some of the things we have been learning about are how many cultures celebrate:
Some of the things we have been learning about are how many cultures celebrate:
- Festivals
- Holiday meals
- Sporting Competitions
- How Grandparents and Parents can teach children about traditions through stories, making special meals, creating hand made gifts
Saturday Live Classroom Basket Theme
Attention Parents and Students!
The classrooms of Arrowhead Elementary have an auction of fabulous baskets created by their classroom every year at the “Saturday Live” event in Pioneer Park on Saturday, Sept. 24th. The money raised from this auction allows the school to purchase curriculum enhancements such as: RAZ Kids (reading ebooks), Brain Pop Jr. (Building Background knowledge across the curriculum), Spelling City (leveled spelling & vocabulary practice), additional electronic devices for the school) as well as special classroom grants for the school. After brainstorming in class and voting, we came up with a "Baking Sweets" basket theme. Please send any items you would like to donate to school with your child so they may be assembled in a basket for the auction. Please bring items to our classroom by Monday, Sept. 19th. Thank you for your help with this!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Fagan
The classrooms of Arrowhead Elementary have an auction of fabulous baskets created by their classroom every year at the “Saturday Live” event in Pioneer Park on Saturday, Sept. 24th. The money raised from this auction allows the school to purchase curriculum enhancements such as: RAZ Kids (reading ebooks), Brain Pop Jr. (Building Background knowledge across the curriculum), Spelling City (leveled spelling & vocabulary practice), additional electronic devices for the school) as well as special classroom grants for the school. After brainstorming in class and voting, we came up with a "Baking Sweets" basket theme. Please send any items you would like to donate to school with your child so they may be assembled in a basket for the auction. Please bring items to our classroom by Monday, Sept. 19th. Thank you for your help with this!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Fagan
Fall testing
MAP /N.W.E.A. testing will begin for 3rd grade next week on Tuesday, Sept. 6 through Thursday, Sept. 8. Our class will start at 8:30 in the morning and take about 2 hours each day. Arrowhead School will take the Reading, Math & Language portions of this computerized test. The N.W.E.A. set of test will be given 3 times this year and will allow us to watch progress through the year (Fall, Winter and Spring) and share the report with you at Parent-Teacher Conference time as well as progress throughout their education in Billings Public Schools.
Each child will need a pair of headphones for the testing. We encourage you to send a pack of gum for your child that will only be used during testing and the leftover gum will be sent back home.
Each child will need a pair of headphones for the testing. We encourage you to send a pack of gum for your child that will only be used during testing and the leftover gum will be sent back home.
Hello, my name is Maggie Fagan. I have had the pleasure of teaching grades K-6 for over 20 years in Billings. This is my 7th year at wonderful Arrowhead Elementary School.
Our mission at Arrowhead is: to foster a safe, nurturing, responsible, and positive environment that is conducive to the academic, social, and emotional growth of each individual student.
I wholeheartedly embrace our mission and strive to deliver varied learning experiences, hands-on learning discoveries, and a love of learning to your child. My goal is to develop independent learners who have a love of learning that will last a lifetime.
Away from school, I'm the mom to two students, Lute and Shania, who attend West High School. My husband Grant and I love spending time with family and friends and taking walks with our two puppies Lily & Kaia. Our newest addition is a kitty named Shuffle. He loves to chase both puppies around our house and keeps us all smiling.
I am looking forward to another awesome school year here at Arrowhead with you and your child!
I am so looking forward to meeting you at our "Meet the Teacher" night on Wednesday, August 24th from 2:00-3:00. This a a great chance to bring in all your supplies, meet me, and get familiar with your new classroom!
Feel free to contact me at:
281-6383 (my classroom phone)
281-6201 (main office)
or email [email protected]
Please sign up for
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We will have the following specialist:
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Please check out the Weekly Spelling List Page on the is Blog. Tests will be on Fridays for most weeks or I will let you know if it is earlier due to
vacation days. Spelling Tips *Study, Study, Study!! *Practice writing your spelling words at least 3 times during the week. *Practicing spelling words used in sentences. Spelling City Online Spelling Practice http://www.spellingcity.com/faganm/ |
Dear Families,
Encouraging reading is one of the most important things we can do to help your child succeed. It can be tough finding the right books to keep them interested, which is why I am so excited that our class will be participating in Scholastic Reading Club this school year.
With Scholastic Reading Club:
I'd also love some help growing our classroom Reading Club. If you'd like to help out, please let me know! I'm excited to get our class reading!
Thank you for your support,
Maggie Fagan
Fall TESTING!!!
Our class will be taking our MAP/NWEA tests
There are 3 sections of testing that include: Reading / Math / Language.
Your child may bring a package of gum if you would like for them to use during our testing days.
Encouraging reading is one of the most important things we can do to help your child succeed. It can be tough finding the right books to keep them interested, which is why I am so excited that our class will be participating in Scholastic Reading Club this school year.
With Scholastic Reading Club:
- Every book you buy earns FREE Books for our classroom library
- You can choose from handpicked, grade- and reading-level-specific books for your child
- You'll find the best values on a variety of formats
I'd also love some help growing our classroom Reading Club. If you'd like to help out, please let me know! I'm excited to get our class reading!
Thank you for your support,
Maggie Fagan
- VISIT scholastic.com/readingclub
- ENTER the one-time Class Activation Code (top of this letter)
- SHOP from a carefully curated selection of the best books and value packs
- SUBMIT your order and earn FREE Books for our classroom
- All book orders will be shipped to our classroom so we can celebrate the joy of reading together!
Fall TESTING!!!
Our class will be taking our MAP/NWEA tests
There are 3 sections of testing that include: Reading / Math / Language.
Your child may bring a package of gum if you would like for them to use during our testing days.
Check back for the testing dates this fall.