<span style="color: #ff9900">The 3rd graders have taken  first test.  I will return it on Wednesday.  Also on Wednesday, we will start with the textbook 'Minimus.'  We will work from this textbook for the next 20 or so class meetings, which take us to the end of March.  Please be aware that there will be short quizzes on vocabulary for this textbook and an occasional test.  I will give you ample warning for both.</span><span style="color: #ff9900">   </span>