Dear Parents,
We had a few changes this week, one being a new class formed in third grade. Mrs. Dunn is the new addition to our staff. We had to give up a few of our beloved classmates. Mouhannad, Marissa and Adam were moved to Mrs. Dunn's class. This is a very difficult time for all of us. Bonds have been formed and connections have been made. That being said, it will allow for less numbers that will help me from an instructional standpoint. Thank you for your understand and letting your child know that they will see their former classmates at recess, lunch, walk-fit and special occasions. The more reassuring we are, the less difficult this transition will be.
Moore Store was open for the first time on Friday. The students enjoyed shopping and now are aware of what they are working toward. If any of you have any small items that you are willing to donate, it would be so much appreciated. I filled in with Dollar Store Delights the first time but my personal budget won't support many more trips. Thank you for supporting our behavior incentive program.
Afternoon clubs were a bit difficult last week. Please make sure of the start date and the start time of your club. Make your child aware of where they go also. Perhaps writing it on the bottom of their agenda.
Curriculum:
Reading groups are underway. Three groups are conducted 4 times a week. Reading in small group is the most productive way to dissect the parts of a story and ensure comprehension is taking place.
AR point: Students should have earned 2 AR points by last Friday. This Friday, they will need a total of 4 points. Every student should be reading an AR book, in their range every night for 30 minutes. The way to better reading is to practice reading on a daily bases. Those who don't earn their points, will have an opportunity to do so 20 minutes during the day, during recess.
Spelling: Sort 3 is for this week. each student should play a Spelling City game every night. Here is a link to make it easier.
Spelling City
Literature study has been Fantastik Mr. Fox,by Roald Dahl that we completed last week. The students are going to write the final chapter for this book. Here is a link to the author's website that your child will enjoy:
Roald Dahl
Math:
Place value was the previous unit studied and addition to 3-digits with regrouping is our unit. Most of the students have learned how to access their books on line. This site can give them practice and reinforcement of each skill. Here is the link to their textbook. They have their user names and passwords.
Math text book
Timed math tests will be conducted 2 times each week. Those who have not passed addition will have 5 timed test to do at home. One test each night. They should be timed for 3 minutes. Please return the completed practice test on Friday.
Science:
Rocks and minerals is our focus. We will be studying more about their attributes next week.
Social Studies:
We are learning map skills this week. Globes, relief maps and grids maps will be introduced.
Please send in Box Tops you have saved as we are saving them again this year.
QSP has started, this is our fundraiser this year. Students get weebles as they sell items. They really like weebles!
I hope you and your families were safe during recent storms and that you were all able to rest a bit during the long weekend. As always, if you have questions please ask because my door is always open to you!
