May 5, 2011
Dear Third Grade Parents,
We will begin our Salem-at-Home-Project this week. This project is to be a fun-filled learning activity for both you and your child. We will be learning about our community and the history of the Salem-Keizer area. This part of the project is to be done at home. All projects are to be completed by June 1. All third graders will be going to the Mission Mill Museum for an all-day field trip on June 10. This will give the students a first hand look at the Jason Lee House, the Boone House, the Parsonage and learn about the Kalapuyans and what school was like in the mid 1800’s.
Please help your child select several activities from the attached packet. His/Her goal is to earn a minimum of 120 points in order to receive a “4” grade. Consider turning in completed projects as you go instead of waiting until the June 1 deadline to turn them all in at once. Remember, the actual number of points earned will be based on the quality of the work. Students will be sharing finished projects with their classmates.
If you have any questions, feel free to call or e-mail me at school.
(503) 399-5548.
Please return the first page of the attached project entitled Salem Project Learning Contract by Wednesday, May 11.
Sincerely,
Kaila LaMarche
Have fun!
