Happy December, 3C family!
Our new assistant teacher, Mr. Lynch, has been a great addition to our 3C family throughout this transition! We are glad to have his help and his joyful spirit in the classroom. He has left you a note with a brief introduction of himself:
Hello,
Parents of 3C,
My name is Paul Lynch. I will be joining your classroom for the rest of the
academic year. I wanted to share a little about myself. I am a professional
trombonist and music educator in the Phoenix area. I can usually be found
around a stage, either in an ensemble or below the stage for musicals. I am the
currently serving as bass trombonist and Board of Directors member of the Salt
River Brass Band. I also collaborate with music educators on enriching the
musical experience of their students by providing group and individual coaching
to their low brass musicians.
I am completing the last year of my Doctor of Musical Arts degree with an
emphasis on trombone performance, at Arizona State University. While at ASU,
I’ve been an active member of the trombone studio and ensemble, jazz band, wind
ensemble, and orchestra. I also serve as one of two assistant directors of the
ASU Trombone Ensemble. In 2017, I had the privilege of conducting the ASU
Trombone Ensemble on the opening piece at our International Trombone Festival
debut.
Outside of music and teaching, I still have time for hobbies. I love spending
time playing games and going on walks with my wife, Brianna Lynch, lead teacher
of 5A at Arete. When we are not playing games, we both spend numerous hours
with our cats, Cosmo and Gustav. I am excited to share the stories of their
(mis)adventures with your children. I am also an avid soccer fan. This includes
watching numerous games on the weekends and attending Phoenix Rising FC games
whenever I have a chance.
I am looking forward to working with your children!
Paul Lynch
Our Archway Arete library has officially launched, and we are looking for volunteers to help students check out books. Sign up here to serve! Our class will visit the library on 1/11, 2/15, 3/8, 4/5, and 5/3.
Here is a look at the week:
Language Arts
Spelling will be normal this week with a test on Friday. In writing, we will continue to craft our Realistic Fiction stories and move into the publishing stage. We are continuing The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe and will likely finish Friday.
Math
We are reviewing lots this week! First on Monday there will be a money quiz. Then, there will be a unit test on Thursday covering units 1-4, & 9. Afterwards, we will be learning the order of operations and the basics of data analysis. If you are able to help with math groups this week, please RSVP here:
Science
This week, students will test their reflexes by taking part in a reflex lab! We will also be learning how to keep our brains and our Nervous System healthy. There will be a quiz on the Nervous System this Friday. Students will fill out study guides as a class and will have an opportunity to review throughout the week.
History
This week we will be learning about the Christian Persecution in Rome and the Decline of the Roman Empire. We will be filling out a study guide in class on Friday. The test will be next Monday (12/17).
