Ford Rouge Friday!

Today's field trip was AMAZING!  Your children learned so much information about the history of Henry Ford and the Rouge Plant.  THANK YOU CHAPERONES for joining us, our trip would not have been as successful as it was without you!  I took some pictures and put them into the comic below:

When we returned, we had math.  In third grade math we checked the 4.5 and 4.6 math boxes and then completed two explorations in lesson 4.8 on JPs 92 & 93.  The HW is: JPs 91 & 94 and HLs 4.7 & 4.8.  There are NO FRIDAY FACT TESTS this week.  They will resume on Tuesday.  

After math we had spelling.  The kids took their test and the new lists will be distributed next week.  We discussed getting headphones to keep at school after the break.  So, over the course of the next two weeks, if you could locate a pair for your child to keep here at school that would be great!  If the headphones had a microphone that would be even better!

Have a wonderful weekend!

HOMEWORK: 
*Please bring in a water bottle and a silent reading book!
1) Reading: 20 minutes for 3rd / 30 minutes for 4th
2) Math: EVERYONE: Use IXL and practice basic facts!              

3rd: JPs 91 & 94 and HLs 4.7 & 4.8, Practice Facts! and IXL

4th: IXL

3) Spanish for 3rd grade - alphabet if not done in class.

4) Paragraph practice due no later than 12/15 (uploaded to wiki also).

Late Start Thursday!

Today was a SUPER day!  We began our day with DEAR time and then had math.  In third grade math we continued to work with multiplication and division, specifically fact triangles.  We worked on JP 90 and HL 4.6 and then finished the morning with Around the World with multiplication facts.  The kids really love playing!

After math we had a short Writer's Workshop.  I heard many kids say that they are excited to hear everyone's stories!  I too am excited since everyone started their stories with great, exciting sentences!

After lunch the kids had swimming and Spanish.  After Spanish we spent time talking about tomorrow's field trip.  We discussed the importance of the Ford Rouge Plant and we also learned about Henry Ford himself.

Please remember that tomorrow's field trip will require kids to bring a PEANUT FREE bag lunch. We will have to eat on the bus on the way back to school.  If you would like to see more about the Ford Rouge Factory please click HERE.

HOMEWORK: 
*Please bring in a water bottle and a silent reading book!
1) Reading: 20 minutes for 3rd / 30 minutes for 4th
2) Math: EVERYONE: Use IXL and practice basic facts!              

3rd: JP 90 and HL 4.6, Tuesday Fact Quizzes due by Friday.

4th: IXL

3) Spanish for 3rd grade - alphabet if not done in class.

4) Spelling test 12/9, SIGNED checklist due 12/9 as well.

5) Paragraph practice due no later than 12/15 (uploaded to wiki also).

It was a an awesome Wednesday!

This morning we began with Sign of the Beaver!  We read chapters four and five.  During writing we shared our story hooks - the one (to a few) sentence(s) that would get readers excited to read our stories!  We will have 27 great stories coming up soon!

In third grade math we looked further into patterns of division.  Today's journal pages were 88 and 89.  

After Engage, lunch and Engineering Technology, we had the remainder of the afternoon to focus on our Michigan studies.  Today we focused on the climate finished focus lesson three.  The remainder of the comprehension packet is homework, due tomorrow.

Please remember that tomorrow is a LATE START day so we will begin at 9:50.  We'll have a shortened version of our regular Thursday schedule.  Then on Friday, we will visit the Ford Rouge Plant.  Students will need to bring a lunch that they will eat on the bus after the tour.

Thank you for reading and have a wonderful night!

HOMEWORK: 
*Please bring in a water bottle and a silent reading book!
1) Reading: 20 minutes for 3rd / 30 minutes for 4th
2) Math: EVERYONE: Use IXL and practice basic facts!              

3rd: JPs 88 & 89 and HL 4.5, Tuesday Fact Quizzes due by Friday.

4th: Unit 4 test tomorrow

3) Finish social studies review if not done in class

4) SPANISH- 4th graders: 4 descriptions due Thursday

5) Spelling test 12/9, SIGNED checklist due 12/9 as well.

6) Paragraph practice due no later than 12/15 (uploaded to wiki also).

Third Grade Math-Wednesday!

Good Morning Mathematicians!

Remember: Break is THE BEST time to go to the bathroom, get a drink and sharpen pencils!
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: Continue working on lesson 4.4 by checking JP 87.  Next, we will  begin lesson 4.5, more division, and complete JP 88, and HL 4.5.

Here are Tuesday's fact tests, due no later than Friday:

Addition

Subtraction

Multiplication

HW: 

JP 88 & HL 4.5
IXL - 60 minutes please and TUESDAY FACT TESTS DUE FRIDAY

Happy Wednesday!

Good Morning!  Please move your picture and be ready for announcements to begin!  Next, please get your Book Club bins and be ready to start Chapter 4 ASAP!

Here is today's schedule:
8:30-9:15 Reading workshop: Sign of the Beaver
9:15-10:15 Math
10:15-11:00 Writing workshop - Share our story hooks!
11:05-11:50 Engage
11:50-12:30 Lunch
12:35-12:50 DEAR 
12:55-1:40 Engineering Technology
1:45-2:55 Social Studies 
2:55-3:15 Planners and clean-up

What a great Tuesday!

Today was a great day!  We began with Sign of the Beaver and we learned who the visitor turned out to be!  Then, during writing the kids were really excited about creating the hook for their story.  We discussed how to really get a reader interested in a story.

During third grade math we investigated division.  We work on JPs 86 & 87.  The HW is JP 87 and HL 4.4.

Today's co-curriculars were swimming and Spanish.  We did not have co-teaching today so we were able to continue with Sign of the Beaver.  To finish the day we read Cosmic.

Thank you for reading and have a great evening!

FYI: We will need CLEAR, cleaned-out, 2-liter bottles for science after Holiday Break!  As soon as you have one (or more) available please send it (or them) to school!

HOMEWORK: 
*Please bring in a water bottle and a silent reading book!
1) Reading: 20 minutes for 3rd / 30 minutes for 4th
2) Math: EVERYONE: Use IXL and practice basic facts!              

3rd: JP 87 and HL 4.4, Tuesday Fact Quizzes due by Friday.

4th: Finish the Unit 4 review

3) SPANISH- 4th graders: 4 descriptions due Thursday

4) Spelling test 12/9, SIGNED checklist due 12/9 as well.

5) Paragraph practice due no later than 12/15 (uploaded to wiki also).