3/30
Announcements
Students cleaned out their binders and desks. All worksheets from last quarter were placed in a manila folder. Please leave the worksheets at home and sign the folder. The signed empty folder should be returned to school tomorrow.
Important Science Fair Dates:
4/20 All Investigations are completed at home and results and data are brought to school
4/20 – 4/24 Students will have time to complete their display boards and practice presentations in school
The PARCC Assessment will take place the mornings of April 30th, May 1st, and May 4th . Please make sure your child is present these days.
Some teachers have had a problem receiving emails. If for some reason you email me and I do not respond within 48 hours, please resend the email as I may have not received the email. I do my best to respond to emails within 24 hours. Thank you for your cooperation.
Math and Reading Newsletters:
Multiplication Strategies and Division Strategies
Class Updates
We cleaned out our desks and binders. We had a class meeting to set goals to accomplish in our last quarter of 3rd grade.
Students went to Art today.
In Math, we solved two-step word problems. Students wrote equations with a letter for the unknown.
In Writing, students continued writing a petition.
In Reading, we learned about the characteristics of traditional stories. We read The Fisherman and the Turtle and students identified what type of traditional story it is.
Homework
Math: Worksheet
Reading: Read for 20 minutes
Start Science Fair Project
Get Q3 Folder Signed
3/26
Announcements
Students brought home graded work yesterday. Please discuss the grades with your child, sign the communication log, and send the grades back to school. Below is a list of graded assignments that were sent home. This is the last of the graded work for this quarter.
Tribe Flip Book
Equivalent Fractions
Comparing Fractions with Like Numerators
Biography Book Report
Land and Climate Paragraphs
Speech
Important Science Fair Dates:
3/26 Approved Science Investigation Proposal Sheets are returned to students
4/20 All Investigations are completed at home and results and data are brought to school
4/20 – 4/24 Students will have time to complete their display boards and practice presentations in school
The PARCC Assessment will take place the mornings of May 5th, 7th, and 8th. Please make sure your child is present these days.
Some teachers have had a problem receiving emails. If for some reason you email me and I do not respond within 48 hours, please resend the email as I may have not received the email. I do my best to respond to emails within 24 hours. Thank you for your cooperation.
Math and Reading Newsletters:
Multiplication Strategies and Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Social Studies, students used what they researched about their country to create an interview with a made-up person from their country.
Students went to Music today.
In Math, students took a pre-assessment for what they will learn next quarter. We played Jeopardy to review all that we learned about fractions.
In Writing, students continued writing a petition.
In Reading, we found the meaning of the quote "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free..." by Emma Lazarus. Students illustrated a picture to show the meaning.
Homework
Reading: Read for 20 minutes
Start Science Fair Project
3/25
Announcements
Students are bringing home graded work today. Please discuss the grades with your child, sign the communication log, and send the grades back to school. Below is a list of graded assignments that were sent home. This is the last of the graded work for this quarter.
Tribe Flip Book
Equivalent Fractions
Comparing Fractions with Like Numerators
Biography Book Report
Land and Climate Paragraphs
Speech
Important Science Fair Dates:
3/17 Science Investigation Proposal Sheet goes home
3/24 All Proposal Sheets must be returned to school for teacher approval
3/26 Approved Science Investigation Proposal Sheets are returned to students
4/20 All Investigations are completed at home and results and data are brought to school
4/20 – 4/24 Students will have time to complete their display boards and practice presentations in school
The PARCC Assessment will take place the mornings of May 5th, 7th, and 8th. Please make sure your child is present these days.
Some teachers have had a problem receiving emails. If for some reason you email me and I do not respond within 48 hours, please resend the email as I may have not received the email. I do my best to respond to emails within 24 hours. Thank you for your cooperation.
Math and Reading Newsletters:
Multiplication Strategies and Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Science, students conducted an experiment to see whether plastic or metal was a better conductor. Students taped a chocolate chip to the end of each spoon and placed the spoons in hot water. We observed which chocolate chip melted more.
Students went to P.E. today.
In Math, students continued multiplying 1-digit numbers by multiples of 10.
In Writing, students continued writing a petition.
In Reading, we read The Story of the Statue of Liberty. We created a Venn diagram on the Chrome Book that showed similarities and differences between this book and Emma's Poem.
Homework
Reading: Read for 20 minutes
Math: Worksheet
Get Take Home Folder Signed
3/24
Announcements
Important Science Fair Dates:
3/17 Science Investigation Proposal Sheet goes home
3/24 All Proposal Sheets must be returned to school for teacher approval
3/26 Approved Science Investigation Proposal Sheets are returned to students
4/20 All Investigations are completed at home and results and data are brought to school
4/20 – 4/24 Students will have time to complete their display boards and practice presentations in school
The PARCC Assessment will take place the mornings of May 5th, 7th, and 8th. Please make sure your child is present these days.
Some teachers have had a problem receiving emails. If for some reason you email me and I do not respond within 48 hours, please resend the email as I may have not received the email. I do my best to respond to emails within 24 hours. Thank you for your cooperation.
Math and Reading Newsletters:
Multiplication Strategies and Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Science, students conducted an experiment to see which cup (paper, plastic, or Styrofoam) was a better insulator.
Students went to Media today.
In Math, students continued multiplying 1-digit numbers by multiples of 10.
In Writing, students began writing a petition.
In Reading, we re-read the book Emma's Poem. Students identified cause and effect.
Homework
Reading: Read for 20 minutes
Math: Worksheet
3/23
Announcements
Important Science Fair Dates:
3/17 Science Investigation Proposal Sheet goes home
3/24 All Proposal Sheets must be returned to school for teacher approval
3/26 Approved Science Investigation Proposal Sheets are returned to students
4/20 All Investigations are completed at home and results and data are brought to school
4/20 – 4/24 Students will have time to complete their display boards and practice presentations in school
The PARCC Assessment will take place the mornings of May 5th, 7th, and 8th. Please make sure your child is present these days.
Some teachers have had a problem receiving emails. If for some reason you email me and I do not respond within 48 hours, please resend the email as I may have not received the email. I do my best to respond to emails within 24 hours. Thank you for your cooperation.
Math and Reading Newsletters:
Multiplication Strategies and Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students had a make-up Guidance lesson.
Students went to Art today.
Students took a reading assessment where they had to use evidence from the text to support their answer.
In Writing, students shared their speeches.
In Reading, we read the book Emma's Poem. Students identified key details to determine the main idea of the book.
Homework
Reading: Read for 20 minutes
Science Fair Proposal due TOMORROW!
3/20
Announcements
Students brought home information about the Science Fair. Please review it with your child. Below is the tentative schedule with important dates.
3/17 Science Investigation Proposal Sheet goes home
3/24 All Proposal Sheets must be returned to school for teacher approval
3/26 Approved Science Investigation Proposal Sheets are returned to students
4/20 All Investigations are completed at home and results and data are brought to school
4/20 – 4/24 Students will have time to complete their display boards and practice presentations in school
The PARCC Assessment will take place the mornings of May 5th, 7th, and 8th. Please make sure your child is present these days.
Some teachers have had a problem receiving emails. If for some reason you email me and I do not respond within 48 hours, please resend the email as I may have not received the email. I do my best to respond to emails within 24 hours. Thank you for your cooperation.
Math and Reading Newsletters:
Multiplication Strategies and Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Social Studies, students continued writing their land and climate paragraph for their country.
We did buddy reading with Mrs. Batky's kindergarteners.
In Math, we identified the characteristics of multiples of 10 by looking at examples and non-examples. We used that to help us come up with a definition. Students then multiplied 1-digit numbers by multiples of ten.
In Writing, students continued writing their speeches about their opinion.
In Reading, students presented their book reports. I am so impressed with how creative their presentations are!
Homework
Reading: Read for 20 minutes
Science Fair Proposal due Tuesday
3/19
Announcements
Yesterday students brought home their graded work. Please discuss the grades with your child, sign the communication log, and return the graded work back to school. Below is a list of graded assignments that were sent home.
Nicaragua's Land and Climate
Snowman Experiment
Lunchbox Experiment
Spelling Test
Fractions Check-In
Students brought home information about the Science Fair today. Please review it with your child. Below is the tentative schedule with important dates.
3/17 Science Investigation Proposal Sheet goes home
3/24 All Proposal Sheets must be returned to school for teacher approval
3/26 Approved Science Investigation Proposal Sheets are returned to students
4/20 All Investigations are completed at home and results and data are brought to school
4/20 – 4/24 Students will have time to complete their display boards and practice presentations in school
Special Dates for Collaborative Book Report:
Presentations: Monday, March 16th-Friday, March 20th (sign up by using
The PARCC Assessment will take place the mornings of May 5th, 7th, and 8th. Please make sure your child is present these days.
Some teachers have had a problem receiving emails. If for some reason you email me and I do not respond within 48 hours, please resend the email as I may have not received the email. I do my best to respond to emails within 24 hours. Thank you for your cooperation.
Math and Reading Newsletters:
Multiplication Strategies and Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Social Studies, students continued writing their land and climate paragraph for their country.
Students went to Music today.
In Math, students played a multiplication game and discussed strategies to use for some of the multiplication facts they have trouble remembering.
In Writing, students continued writing their speeches about their opinion.
In Reading, students presented their book reports. I am so impressed with how creative their presentations are!
Homework
Reading: Read for 20 minutes
Book Report Presentations Tomorrow for Eli, Tim, Thomas, Colin, and Ava
Practice your presentation
Science Fair Proposal due Tuesday
Math: Worksheet
3/18
Announcements
Today students are bringing home their graded work. Please discuss the grades with your child, sign the communication log, and return the graded work back to school. Below is a list of graded assignments that were sent home today.
Nicaragua's Land and Climate
Snowman Experiment
Lunchbox Experiment
Spelling Test
Fractions Check-In
Students brought home information about the Science Fair today. Please review it with your child. Below is the tentative schedule with important dates.
3/17 Science Investigation Proposal Sheet goes home
3/24 All Proposal Sheets must be returned to school for teacher approval
3/26 Approved Science Investigation Proposal Sheets are returned to students
4/20 All Investigations are completed at home and results and data are brought to school
4/20 – 4/24 Students will have time to complete their display boards and practice presentations in school
Special Dates for Collaborative Book Report:
Presentations: Monday, March 16th-Friday, March 20th (sign up by using
The PARCC Assessment will take place the mornings of May 5th, 7th, and 8th. Please make sure your child is present these days.
Some teachers have had a problem receiving emails. If for some reason you email me and I do not respond within 48 hours, please resend the email as I may have not received the email. I do my best to respond to emails within 24 hours. Thank you for your cooperation.
Math and Reading Newsletters:
Multiplication Strategies and Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to P.E. today.
In Social Studies, students continued writing their land and climate paragraph for their country.
In Math, students played a multiplication game and discussed strategies to use for some of the multiplication facts they have trouble remembering.
In Writing, students continued writing their speeches about their opinion.
In Reading, students presented their book reports. I am so impressed with how creative their presentations are!
Homework
Reading: Read for 20 minutes
Book Report Presentations Tomorrow for Brien, Josefina, Kyle, Emma, Sammy, and Alec
Practice your presentation
Science Fair Proposal due Tuesday
Math: Worksheet
Get Take Home Folder Signed
3/17
Announcements
Students brought home information about the Science Fair today. Please review it with your child. Below is the tentative schedule with important dates.
3/17 Science Investigation Proposal Sheet goes home
3/24 All Proposal Sheets must be returned to school for teacher approval
3/26 Approved Science Investigation Proposal Sheets are returned to students
4/20 All Investigations are completed at home and results and data are brought to school
4/20 – 4/24 Students will have time to complete their display boards and practice presentations in school
Special Dates for Collaborative Book Report:
Presentations: Monday, March 16th-Friday, March 20th (sign up by using
The PARCC Assessment will take place the mornings of May 5th, 7th, and 8th. Please make sure your child is present these days.
Some teachers have had a problem receiving emails. If for some reason you email me and I do not respond within 48 hours, please resend the email as I may have not received the email. I do my best to respond to emails within 24 hours. Thank you for your cooperation.
Math and Reading Newsletters:
Multiplication Strategies and Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Science, students learned about testable questions and variables by conducting an experiment to see how adding a paper clip to a paper airplane can impact the distance it travels.
Students went to Media today.
We went over the Science Fair packet. Students took a math quiz.
In Writing, students continued writing their speeches about their opinion.
In Reading, students presented their book reports. I am so impressed with how creative their presentations are!
Homework
Reading: Read for 20 minutes
Book Report Presentations Tomorrow for Samantha, Logan, Anna, Brien, and Mackenzie
Practice your presentation
Science Fair Proposal due Tuesday
3/16
Announcements
Special Dates for Collaborative Book Report:
Presentations: Monday, March 16th-Friday, March 20th (sign up by using
The PARCC Assessment will take place the mornings of May 5th, 7th, and 8th. Please make sure your child is present these days.
Some teachers have had a problem receiving emails. If for some reason you email me and I do not respond within 48 hours, please resend the email as I may have not received the email. I do my best to respond to emails within 24 hours. Thank you for your cooperation.
Math and Reading Newsletters:
Multiplication Strategies and Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students took the last day of the Math PARCC test.
Students went to Art today.
In Writing, students continued writing their speeches about their opinion.
In Reading, students presented their book reports. I am so impressed with how creative their presentations are!
Homework
Reading: Read for 20 minutes
Book Report Presentations Tomorrow for Yaela, Caroline, Isabella, Aaron, and Taylor
Practice your presentation
3/13
Announcements
Revised PARCC Dates: March 16th
Please make sure your child gets a good night of sleep, eats a healthy breakfast, and arrives to school on time. The test begins at 9:15.
Special Dates for Collaborative Book Report:
Contract and Book due Friday, February 13th
Finish Book by Friday, February 27th
Complete Project by Friday, March 13th
Presentations: Monday, March 16th-Friday, March 20th (sign up by using
The PARCC Assessment will take place the mornings of May 5th, 7th, and 8th. Please make sure your child is present these days.
Some teachers have had a problem receiving emails. If for some reason you email me and I do not respond within 48 hours, please resend the email as I may have not received the email. I do my best to respond to emails within 24 hours. Thank you for your cooperation.
Math and Reading Newsletters: