Sunday, June 11, 2017

Week of June 12

This is the last week of school.  It has been a pleasure working with your child this year!  Over the summer take some time to read and work on your multiplication facts!

Here is what is happening this week:

Monday - Field day begins at 1pm.  Make sure your child wears tennis shoes, comfortable clothes, brings a water bottle, and has sunscreen.  If you would like to volunteer to work a station see Coach Ike or meet us outside to play!

Tuesday - Thursday early dismissal at 2:10 pm

Thursday - report cards come home, no book bags to school on Thursday

Reminders:
SOL scores will be sent to you over the summer with detailed information about the scores.

Sunday, June 4, 2017

Week of June 5

Picnic money and slip are due on Tuesday, June 6th.  If they are not turned in, students will get a school lunch that day.  If students are bringing a bag lunch for the picnic, please indicate that on the picnic slip.

If you have volunteered to set up, thank you!  Please arrive around 11:15 to set tables up in a shady spot.  Clean up will take place after all classes have gone through the line.

If you would like to send in a tray of cookies, that would be great.  There are 23 in the class. If you want your tray back, please write your name on the plate so we can return it.

Students may bring a beach towel to sit on during the picnic.  If you volunteered to bring a cooler, please send in that morning with your child.

Thank you!

Thursday, June 1, 2017

Week of May 28

Grade 3 will have a picnic on June 8 from 12noon-2pm.  The cost is $4 cash which will cover pizza, chips, snack, and a drink.  Additional guests will be $4 also.  Please send in the money by Tuesday, June 6. At the end of the picnic, parents may sign students out in the office.

Field day is June 12 and we are looking for volunteers.  I will have more information about times and locations very soon.


Monday, May 8, 2017

Week of May 8th

Hi families! Here is what's happening in Room 34 this week....

Reading
We are reviewing skills and strategies using fiction literature.  There will not be a spelling list this week but there will be new vocabulary words given on Monday.  On Friday a test will be given on the vocabulary, so make sure to study  your words nightly.

Math
We are working on symmetry and equivalent periods of time.  Continue to study your multiplication facts.

Writing
Students are publishing and creating failed solution stories.

Here is a link for more information on the CAT SOL test.  It is located on the Virginia Department of Education website.

Other
May 17 reading SOL part 1
May 18 reading SOL part 2
May 19 Citizenship Reception
May 24 math SOL
May 29 no school Memorial Day

**Reminder....please return the note cards by Friday, May 12th.  These cards came home in the blue folder last week.

Sunday, February 12, 2017

Week of February 13

Math
   In math this week we will continue working on fractions.  This week we will look at fractions of a group, set, and mixed fractions.  Make sure to ask your child about our fraction discussions and how fractions are present in their world.

Reading
     This week in reading we are learning about context clues to help us figure out what words mean in a text by using several different strategies.  We are going to work with homophones also.  These are words that sound alike but are spelled differently and have different meanings.

Writing
    We are creating an all about research book.  Students have chosen a non-fiction topic to write about.  Students did a great job with their other books and I am really excited to see what they create with this new book.

Spelling
   A new list of words will come home on Monday.  The words will be listed in their agenda and their homework will be completed in their word work IN.  Homework  this week will look like this:
-Monday they will sort words into the correct category,
-Tuesday students will pick 5 words and write 5 sentences, underlining the spelling word.
-Wednesday students will put all words into ABC order.
-Thursday study for the test on Friday.
-Friday will be the test.

Vocabulary
    A new vocabulary unit will begin on Monday.  Students will create flash cards with the vocabulary word on one side and its definition on the other side.  Have your student study these words and their meaning nightly.  A test will be given the following week and the exact date will be written in their agenda.

Upcoming Events
Feb 14 Valentine exchange....a list of classmates and information came home in weekly folder
       16  100th Day of School....information came home in the weekly folder
       20 no school  President's Day
       23 awards ceremony...invitation will come home with your student
       24  club day
       27  Read Across America week....a list of activities came home in the weekly folder

Monday, February 6, 2017

Wee6k of February

This week we will be taking our benchmark tests.  These tests are not graded but used to guide instruction on areas of need.  Monday we will take the math test.  We have been reviewing in class all last week.  Reading test will be given on Tuesday afternoon.  Make sure students are here both days to take their tests with classmates.

This week...

Reading
   We are learning about text features and working with non-fiction texts.  Remember to read 30 minutes each night.

Writing
     Students will begin a research All About book.  They have decided on their topic and will begin the process on Monday.

Spelling
    We are beginning spelling sorts this week.  You child will have homework every night in spelling.  A list of words is written in the agenda.  There will be a test on Friday.
Homework for this week is:
Mon - cut/sort words in word work notebook according to their feature
Tues - pick 5 write 5...students will pick 5 of their words to write 5 good sentences on notebook
          paper because they will be collected.  We are working on capitalization and punctuation
          and writing meaningful senetence, so I will be looking for really good sentences.
Wed - students will put their words in ABC order in their word work notebook
Thurs - study
Fri - test

Math 
   We are continuing our study of fractions.

Other
Feb 17 Family Fun and Fitness 6:30-7:30...more information to follow
       20  no school
       24  club day
       27-March 3  Read Across America Week...more information to follow

Sunday, January 29, 2017

Week of January 30

Hi families!  A few quick reminders:
*Dr. Seuss t-shirt money is due Feb 1.  If your child needs another form let me know.  We will be wearing them during the Read Across America week coming at the end of February.
*If you child is out please send in a note.
*Make sure to sign and return the weekly folder on Friday.

Reading
     This week we will be working on dictionary skills and guide words.  Please have your child share how they use guide words to look up words.

Math
   We will begin a unit on fractions.  Have your child explore their home and see how fractions fit into their life.  The focus this week is parts of a whole.

History
   We are starting a unit on resources.  Ask to see your child's interactive notebook to see what resources we are studying.

Writing
   Students will begin to work on an all about research book.  They have decided on a topic to research and are excited to get to work.