A FANTASTIC Friday!

Today was a wonderful end to a wonderful week! We started this morning out with Reading Workshop.  We are nearing the end of our book and many groups are working on fabulous projects!  Then, we had math and worked on writing.  We analyzed some examples of writing and read some fabulous stories .  Engineering Technology was today's Co-Curricular. 

Third grade math: Today was a great day!  We spent time practing problem solving skills and then discussed writing.  We also played Name That Number as a class using the iPad.  Here are some pictures from our great week: 

After lunch we had DEAR and then we went to the Media Center for checkout.  Afterwards, we read Time for Kids.  It is such a wonderful publication and it has so many great stories!  Lastly, we had science for the remainder of the afternoon. We continued working on reflecting on our last three experiments on the wiki pages.

Thank you to everyone who has checked out our amazing newspapers hanging in the hallway!  If you haven't yet, don't worry, they are not going anywhere!  They are AMAZING so please be sure to take a look!



THANK YOU TO THE FAMILIES WHO HAVE BEEN HELPING LEVEL OUR CLASSROOM LIBRARY.  OUR COLLECTION IS A GREAT PLACE FOR KIDS TO PICK A "JUST RIGHT" BOOK!


Thank you so much for reading the blog and for checking and signing your child's planner!  


Homework:
*Please bring a water bottle and a silent reading book.  Students must have a silent reading book at all times.
1) Math: 3rd: None! (IXL and practice math facts for 10 minutes)
               4th: SL 2.2 & 2.3
2) Reading: 20 minutes for third grade
                   30 minutes for fourth grade
3) IXL donations can still be made!
4) LUCKY book orders due Wednesday 10/19

Friday Afternoon!

Welcome Back!  Hopefully Engineering tech and lunch were both fabulous!  Let's hope we have a full-powered Friday afternoon this week.  Please get your book and read silently.  We are having DEAR!    

What's in store for this afternoon:
12:35-12:50 DEAR
12:55-1:15 Media Center 
1:20-1:45 TFK
1:50-2:10 PLANNERS/Clean-up *Super Star helpers please rotate the jobs after your planners are complete*

2:10-3:10 Science 

Friday's 3rd Grade Math!

Good Morning Third Graders!  

Please make sure you have the following:
1) Healthy & peanut-free snack and water bottle 
2) Math Journal and Home Link books
3) Binder/planner/take home folder
4) Sharpened pencil(s)

Today we will devote our time to problem solving and writing.  If we have time to spare we'll play math games on the iPad!

HW:  None!  You deserve another break!  Enjoy the weekend!  GO MSU!  

Good Friday Morning!

Good Morning!  Please move your picture and be ready to hear the fabulous announcements.  We'll start book club right away, so please have one book club member get your group's bin.

Here is our morning schedule:
8:30-9:15 Book Club!  If your packet is finished, I will collect it today!
9:15-10:15 Math
10:15-11:00 Writing Workshop  
11:05-11:50 Engineering Technology

Terrific Thursday!

Today was a terrific day! We started this morning out by finishing the class contract that we began on Tuesday.  The kids really amazed me at how thorough and complete their ideas were.  The final contract will come home soon!  We also finished working on MEAP practice this morning.  Swimming was the morning Co-Curricular.  

Third grade math: Today was a fantastic day!  The kids took the Unit 1 test and really did a great job!  After the test the kids worked on their addition and subtraction packets or practiced math on computers or iPads.  

After lunch we had DEAR and then Spanish! For the remainder of the afternoon we had co-teaching and the students worked on their group's science wiki.  Our young scientists are articulating their observations very well!  We also had a fire drill and the children were excellent.  We were able to stay outside after the drill for a short recess until the bell rang.

The All About Me Newspapers are up in the hallway!  Please stop by and visit to see just how fabulous they turned out!  The kids worked really hard and it shows!

Thank you so much for reading the blog and for checking and signing your child's planner!  

Homework:
*Please bring a water bottle and a silent reading book.  Students must have a silent reading book at all times.
1) Math: 3rd: None! (IXL and practice math facts for 10 minutes)
               4th: None!
2) Reading: 20 minutes for third grade
                   30 minutes for fourth grade
3) IXL donations can still be made!
4) LUCKY book orders due Wednesday 10/19

Thursday Afternoon!

Hello!  Hope you had a great time swimming and at Lunch.  We will have DEAR today so please get your silent reading book.  Here is what our afternoon schedule looks like:

12:35-12:50 DEAR
12:55-1:40 Spanish!
1:45-2:30 Co-teaching with Mrs. Truesdell-Science!
2:35-2:50 Planners/Clean-up
2:50-3:15 Fire Drill then Recess

It's Thursday!

Happy jueves! I am so glad to see you!  Please move your picture ASAP and then be ready for announcements!  Please read silently and then we will finish the tam contra right after announcements.  

Here is our morning schedule:
8:30-9:15 Finish Class Contract
9:15-10:15 Math
10:15-11:00 Continue test practice
11:05-11:50 Swimming!
11:50-12:30 Lunch

Third Grade Math-Thursday!

Good Morning Rock Stars!  

Please make sure you have the following:
1) Healthy & peanut-free snack, water bottle and silent reading book
2) Math Journal and Home Link books
3) Binder/planner/take home folder
4) Sharpened pencil(s)

Today we will take the Unit 1 test.  You will do AMAZING!  After the test you can work on your addition packet or read silently.  If everyone finishes with time to spare we'll play math games on the iPad!

HW:  None!  You deserve a break!  Great work on your test today!!

What a Wonderful Wednesday!

Today was a wonderful day! We began our morning with reading workshop.  The creativity of our students is really shining with their chapter summaries!   After math, we spent time on preparing for the MEAP.  Lastly, Engage was the morning Co-Curricular.  

Third grade math: Today was a great day!  We discussed the solutions to the review and it is coming home with your child so you can see any corrections.  Tomorrow we will take the Unit 1 test.  However, if your child will be absent on Thursday and/or if your family will be celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the test can be taken on MONDAY instead.  We also played an Everyday Math game on the iPad.


After lunch we had DEAR and then Engineering Technology! Our afternoon was science, science and more science!  We investigated streams using our models.  Please ask your child to share some of the observations they have made.


The All About Me Newspapers are up in the hallway!  Please stop by and visit to see just how fabulous they turned out!  The kids worked really hard and it shows!

Thank you so much for reading and for checking and signing your child's planner!  

Homework:
*Please bring a water bottle and a silent reading book.  Students must have a silent reading book at all times.

1) Math: 3rd: Test Thursday (or Monday if necessary).
                      IXL and practice math facts for 10 minutes.
               4th: SL 2.3 and JPs 34 and 35
2) Reading: 20 minutes for third grade
                   30 minutes for fourth grade
3) IXL donations can still be made!
4) LUCKY book orders due Wednesday 10/19

Wednesday Afternoon!

Hello!  Hope you had a great time at Engage and at Lunch.  We will have DEAR today so please get your silent reading book.  Here is what our afternoon schedule looks like:

12:35-12:50 DEAR
12:55-1:40 Engineering Technology
1:45-2:50 Science in the lab
2:55-3:15 Planners/Mail/Clean-up

Wednesday's 3rd Grade Math!

Good Morning!  

Please make sure you have the following:
1) Healthy & peanut-free snack & water bottle
2) Math Journal and Home Link books
3) Binder/planner/take home folder
4) Sharpened pencil(s)

Today we will review for the Unit 1 test.  I will return your completed review and we'll go over the solutions to all the problems.

HW:  Unit 1 test TOMORROW (or Monday if you need to wait)

Good Wednesday Morning!

Good morning!  I am so glad to see you!  Please move your picture ASAP and then be ready for announcements!  Please have one person in your book club get your team's bin so you are ready to begin reading right after announcements.  

Here is our morning schedule:
8:30-9:15 Reading Workshop
9:15-10:15 Math
10:15-11:00 Continue test practice
11:05-11:50 Engage
11:50-12:30 Lunch

Today was a FANTASTIC Tuesday!

Today was a great day! We began our morning with an activity to create our class contract.  The kids did a fabulous job incorporating character traits into our contract.   After math, we spent time on preparing for the MEAP.  Swimming was the morning Co-Curricular.  

Third grade math: Today was a great day!  We checked the math boxes from lesson 1.13 and also discussed the 1.13 HL.  Then, the students worked on a basic fact practice packet with addition and subtraction skills.  We will correct the Unit 1 review tomorrow and the Unit 1 test is Thursday.  However, if your child will be absent on Thursday and/or if your family will be celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the test can be taken on MONDAY instead.  

After lunch we had DEAR and then Spanish! For the remainder of the afternoon we had co-teaching and the students worked on their group's science wiki.  Lastly, we collaborated with the Harvath homeroom to finalize our Class Contract.

Also, if anyone would be willing and able to please help with leveling our classroom library, (looking up a book's guided reading level online and then labeling it accordingly) it would be very much appreciated.  Please just stop in and visit or email me to let me know if you could help.  It is something that can be done either here at school or at home.  If you take some books home, your child can even help you with the process! :-)

The All About Me Newspapers are up in the hallway!  Please stop by and visit to see just how fabulous they turned out!  The kids worked really hard and it shows!

Thank you so much for reading and for checking and signing your child's planner!  

Homework:
*Please bring a water bottle and a silent reading book.  Students must have a silent reading book at all times.

1) Math: 3rd: JP 29. Test Thursday (or Monday if necessary).
                      IXL and practice math facts for 10 minutes.
               4th: SL 2.2 and get test SIGNED
2) Reading: 20 minutes for third grade
                   30 minutes for fourth grade
3) IXL donations can still be made!
4) LUCKY book orders due Wednesday 10/19

Tuesday afternoon!

Hello!  Hope you had a great time swimming and at Lunch.  We will have DEAR today so please get your silent reading book.  Here is what our afternoon schedule looks like:

12:35-12:50 DEAR
12:55-1:40 Spanish!
1:45-2:30 Co-teaching with Mrs. Truesdell
2:35-2:50 Finish Class Contract
2:55-3:15 Planners/Mail/Clean-up

Tuesday 3rd Grade Math!

Good Morning!  

Please make sure you have the following:
1) Healthy & peanut-free snack & water bottle
2) Math Journal and Home Link books-Review if not turned in yesterday!
3) Binder/planner/take home folder
4) Sharpened pencil(s)

Today we will begin with our math message and I will check for HL 1.13.  So, please open up your Home Link (HL) books to 1.13 and also open your Journal books to page 26.  Please wait for the math message!  Then, we will check the math boxes from lessons 1.13.  We'll begin to review for the Unit 1 test.

HW:  Unit 1 test on Thursday (or Monday if want to wait)

Tuesday morning!

Good morning!  Please move your picture ASAP and then go to your seats for announcements.  You may read silently.  After announcements we are working with the Harvath homeroom to make our class contract.

Here is the schedule:
8:30-9:15 Class Contract
9:15-10:15 Math
10:15-11:00 Test preparation
11:05-11:50 PE (Swimming!)
11:50-12:30 Lunch

Our Third Week!

This was made by the kids!  It turned out AWESOME!  I am glad for the kids to take this over!

It was a GREAT Monday!

Today was a great day! We began our morning with Reading Workshop.  Many book clubs have finished and are working on projects!   After math, we spent our time on Writing Workshop.  Today the kids conferenced with each other; it was great to hear them share with each other!  Engage was the morning Co-Curricular.  

Third grade math: Today was a great day!  We checked the math boxes from lesson 1.11 and 1.12 then completed lesson 1.13.  We explored elapsed time.  We then worked on JP 26.  Homework is JP 26, 28 and HL 1.13.  The Unit 1 review is due Tuesday and the Unit 1 test is Thursday.  PLEASE consider the IXL donation.  The program is absolutely incredible.  Please feel free to email me with any specific questions.

After lunch we had DEAR and then went to the Media Center for a presentation by the school counselors.  For the remainder of the afternoon we had science.  We used our stream tables to explore the effects of precipitation on land.

Also, if anyone would be willing and able to please help with leveling our classroom library, it would be very much appreciated.  Please just stop in and visit or email me to let me know if you could help.

The All About Me Newspapers are up in the hallway!  Please stop by and visit to look at how fabulous they turned out!  The kids worked really hard and it shows!

Thank you so much for reading and for checking and signing your child's planner!  

Homework:
*Please bring a water bottle and a silent reading book

1) Math: 3rd: JP 26, JP 28 and HL 1.13.  Unit one review due Tuesday, Test Thursday.
                      IXL and practice math facts for 10 minutes.
               4th: SL 2.1, 2.1 worksheet if not done
2) Reading: 20 minutes for third grade
                   30 minutes for fourth grade
3) IXL form and donation were due today, 9/26
4) LUCKY book orders due Wednesday 10/19

Monday Afternoon!

Hello!  Hope you had a great time at Engage and Lunch!  We will have DEAR before Classroom Meeting so please get your book and read silently!  Here is our afternoon schedule:

12:35-12:50 DEAR
12:55-1:30 Classroom Meeting
1:35-2:50 Science
2:55-3:15 Planners/Mail/Clean-up

Monday's 3rd Grade Math!

Good Morning!  

Please make sure you have the following:
1) Healthy & peanut-free snack & water bottle
2) Math Journal and Home Link books 
3) Binder/planner/take home folder
4) Sharpened pencil(s)

Today we will begin with our math message and I will check for HL 1.12.  So, please open up your Home Link (HL) books to 1.12 and also open your Journal books to page .  Please wait for the math message!  Then, we will check the math boxes from lessons 1.11 and 1.12.  We'll work on lesson 1.13- Elapsed time! We will complete JPs 26 and 28, and HL 1.13.

HW: Finish math boxes (JP 28) and Home Link 1.13

         Review due Tuesday

         Unit 1 test on Thursday

It's Monday!

Good Morning!  I am SO glad to see you today!!  I hope you had a WONDERFUL weekend! Please move your picture ASAP, open your planner and then be ready for announcements!  Then, you will need your water usage homework so I can collect it.  Please have someone in your book club get your bin. *Mail/Delivery people: There are papers in the handout bin to be delivered!

Here is our morning schedule:
8:30-9:15 Reading Workshop
9:15-10:15 Math
10:15-11:00 Writing Workshop
11:05-11:50 Engage 

Week three was FABULOUS!

Today was a very busy day as Fridays are always eventful!  We began our morning with Reading Workshop.  The book clubs are really going well!   After math, we spent our time on Writing Workshop.  Today we had Author's Chair as sharing is a very important part of writing.  The stories we heard were excellent!  Engineering Technology was the morning Co-Curricular.  

Third grade math: Today was a great day!  We checked the math boxes from lesson 1.11 and then completed lesson 1.12.  We explored patterns!  We then worked on JP 24.  Homework is JP 25 and HL 1.12.  The Unit 1 review came home today.  It is due Tuesday and the Unit 1 test is Thursday.  PLEASE consider the IXL donation.  The program is absolutely incredible.  Please feel free to email me with any specific questions.



After lunch we had a power outage but we were still able to continue with Author's Chair.  Then, we had media center (just a visit, no checkout) and afterwards read Time for Kids.  Science was AMAZING (and jam packed with activity)!  Your children observed the water cycle using their stream tables.  Your child is an expert at explaining the water cycle as a result... Just ask!

Also, if anyone would be willing and able to please help with leveling our classroom library, it would be very much appreciated.  Please just stop in and visit or email me to let me know if you could help.

The All About Me Newspapers are up in the hallway!  Please stop by and visit to look at how fabulous they turned out!  The kids worked really hard and it shows!



Thank you so much for reading and for checking and signing your child's planner!  
Have an excellent weekend!

Homework:


*Please bring a water bottle and a silent reading book

1) Math: 3rd: JP 25 and HL 1.12.  Unit one review due Tuesday, Test Thursday.
                      IXL and practice math facts for 10 minutes.
               4th: None
2) Reading: 20 minutes for third grade
                   30 minutes for fourth grade
3) IXL form and donation due 9/26
4) LUCKY book orders due Wednesday 10/19
5) Science: Water usage sheet due Monday 9/26

Friday Afternoon!

Welcome Back!  Hopefully Engineering tech and lunch were both fabulous!  Please get your book and read silently.  We are having DEAR!    

What's in store for this afternoon:
12:35-12:50 DEAR/Author's Chair
12:55-1:15 Media Center 
1:20-1:45 TFK
1:50-2:10 PLANNERS/Clean-up *Super Star helpers please rotate the jobs after your planners are complete*

2:10-3:10 Science - we'll investigate the water cycle using our stream tables

                

Friday's 3rd Grade Math!

Good Morning!  

Please make sure you have the following:
1) Healthy & peanut-free snack & water bottle
2) Math Journal and Home Link books 
3) Binder/planner/take home folder
4) Sharpened pencil(s)

Today we will begin with our math message and I will check for HL 1.11.  So, please open up your Home Link (HL) books to 1.11 and also open your Journal books to page .  Please wait for the math message!  Then, we will complete lesson 1.12- Patterns, Patterns, Patterns!  We will complete JPs 23, 24 and 25, and HL 1.12.

HW: Finish math boxes (JP 25) and Home Link 1.12

         Review due Tuesday

         Unit 1 test on Thursday

Happy Friday!

Good Morning!  Please move your picture and be ready to hear the fabulous announcements.  We'll start book club right away, so please have one book club member get your group's bin.

Here is our morning schedule:
8:30-9:15 Book Club!  Groups 2, 5 & 6, I will collect your packets today!
9:15-10:15 Math
10:15-11:00 Writing Workshop - Author's Chair! 
11:05-11:50 Engineering Technology

It was a SUPER Thursday!

Today was a very busy day!  We began our morning with Reading Workshop.  The kids are working very well with their book clubs!   After math, we spent our time on Writing Workshop.  Today we focused on adding detail to writing.  Swimming was the morning Co-Curricular.  

Third grade math: Today was a fun day!  We checked the math boxes from lesson 1.10 and then completed lesson 1.11.  We continued to explore calculations with money on JPs 20 and 21.  We then worked on JP 22.  Homework is JP 22 and HL 1.11.  PLEASE consider the IXL donation.  The program is absolutely incredible.  Please feel free to email me with any specific questions.

After lunch we had DEAR time.  Today's afternoon Co-Curricular was Spanish.  During science this afternoon, we worked on getting our stream tables ready.  The kids bulldozed sand, gravel, humus and clay and they will be observing the water cycle tomorrow.

Also, if anyone would be willing and able to please help with leveling our classroom library, it would be very much appreciated.  Please just stop in and visit or email me to let me know if you could help.

The All About Me Newspapers are up in the hallway!  Please stop by and visit to look at how fabulous they turned out!  The kids worked really hard and it shows!



Thank you so much for reading and for checking and signing your child's planner!  
Have a WONDERFUL evening!

Homework:

*Please bring a water bottle and a silent reading book

1) Math: 3rd: JP 22 and HL 1.11.  IXL and practice math facts for 10 minutes.
               4th: Test Friday

2) Reading: 20 minutes for third grade
                   30 minutes for fourth grade


3) IXL form and donation due 9/26


4) LUCKY book orders due Wednesday 10/19

Thursday Afternoon!

Hi!  Welcome back from Swimming and lunch!  Please get your book and read silently.

What's in store for this afternoon:
12:35-12:50 DEAR
12:55-1:40 Spanish
1:45-2:50 Science - Working on our wikis! 
2:50-3:15 Planners/clean-up

Thursday's 3rd Grade Math!

Good Morning!  

Please make sure you have the following:
1) Healthy & peanut-free snack & water bottle
2) Math Journal and Home Link books 
3) Binder/planner/take home folder
4) Sharpened pencil(s)

Today we will begin with our math message and I will check for HL 1.10.  So, please open up your Home Link (HL) books to 1.10 and also open your Journal books to page 20.  Please wait for the math message!  Please have one group member get SRBs for your table.  Then, we will check the 1.10 math boxes and complete lesson 1.11- more work with money!  We will complete JPs 20, 21, 22, and HL 1.11.

HW: Finish math boxes (JP 22) and Home Link 1.11

        

Good Morning!

Good Morning!  Please move your picture and be ready to hear the fabulous announcements.  We'll start book club right away, so please have one book club member get your group's bin.

Here is our morning schedule:
8:30-9:15 Book Club!  Groups 3 & 4, I will collect your packets today!
9:15-10:15 Math
10:15-11:00 Writing Workshop - Back to writing our stories! 
11:05-11:50 PE (Swimming)

Wonderful Wednesday!

Today was a WONDERFUL day!  We began our morning with Reading Workshop.  The kids are enjoying their book clubs!    After math, we worked on the district writing prompt.  Before lunch the kids had Engage.  

Third grade math: Today was a great day!  We checked the math boxes from lesson 1.9 and then completed lesson 1.10.  We watched an excellent tutorial video made by Nick and Phillip and then explored calculations with money on JPs 17 and 18.  We then worked on JP 19.  Homework is JP 19 and HL 1.10.


After lunch we had DEAR time.  Today's afternoon Co-Curricular was Engineering Technology.  We then worked on identifying landforms in the science lab.  We looked at some amazing photos of land and water on Earth!



Also, if anyone would be willing and able to please help with leveling our classroom library, it would be very much appreciated.  Please just stop in and visit or email me to let me know if you could help.

The All About Me Newspapers are up in the hallway!  Please stop by and visit to look at how fabulous they turned out!  The kids worked really hard and it shows!


Thank you so much for reading and for checking and signing your child's planner!  
Have a WONDERFUL evening!

Homework:

*Please bring a water bottle and a silent reading book

1) Math: 3rd: JP 19 and HL 1.10.  IXL and practice math facts for 10 minutes.
               4th: Review due tomorrow, Test Friday

2) Reading: 20 minutes for third grade
                   30 minutes for fourth grade

Wednesday Afternoon!

Hello!  Hope you had a great time at Engage and at Lunch.  We will have DEAR today so please get your silent reading book.  Here is what our afternoon schedule looks like:

12:35-12:50 DEAR
12:55-1:40 Engineering Technology
1:45-2:50 Science
2:55-3:15 Planners/Mail/Clean-up

Third Grade Math - Wednesday

Good Morning!  

Please make sure you have the following:
1) Healthy & peanut-free snack & water bottle
2) Math Journal and Home Link books 
3) Binder/planner/take home folder
4) Sharpened pencil(s)
5) Play money if you brought it

Today we will begin with our math message and I will check for HL 1.9.  So, please open up your Home Link (HL) books to 1.9 and also open your Journal books to page 17.  Please wait for the math message!  Then, we will check the 1.9 math boxes and complete lesson 1.10-working with money!  Our work will be JP 17, 18, 19, and HL 1.10.

HW: Finish math boxes (JP 19) and Home Link 1.10

Happy Wednesday!

Good morning!  I am so glad to see you!  Please move your picture ASAP and then be ready for announcements!  Please have one person in your book club get your team's bin so you are ready to begin reading right after announcements.  

Here is our morning schedule:
8:30-9:15 Reading Workshop
9:15-10:15 Math
10:15-11:00 District Writing Prompt
11:05-11:50 Engage

Another Terrific Tuesday!

Today was such a great day!  We celebrated Bridget's Birthday!  It was so fun and the ice cream sandwiches were great!!  We began our morning with Reading Workshop.  The kids are doing wonderful with their book clubs!    After math, we worked on the district writing prompt.  Before lunch the kids had swimming.  

Third grade math:
Today was a great day!  We finished up lesson 1.8 and then completed lesson 1.9.  We used calculators to solve different types of problems.  We then worked on JP 16.  Homework is JP 16 and HL 1.9.


After lunch we had DEAR time.  Tuesday is a Spanish day so please be sure to ask your child about Spanish class and PLEASE check the Spanish teacher's website for homework.  We then continued working on our science wikis this afternoon.  Please have a look at the wiki if you'd like to see your child's digital water cycle.


Also, if anyone would be willing and able to please help with leveling our classroom library, it would be very much appreciated.  Please just stop in and visit or email me to let me know if you could help.

Thank you so much for reading and for checking and signing your child's planner!  
Have a WONDERFUL evening!

Homework:

*Please bring a water bottle and a silent reading book

1) Math: 3rd: JP 16 and HL 1.9.  IXL and practice math facts for 10 minutes.
              *Please bring play money tomorrow if you have it at home. 
               4th: Finish Quiz

2) Reading: 20 minutes for third grade
                   30 minutes for fourth grade