I hope you all have enjoyed the holidays. Our next special school day is just around the corner. Friday, November 4, is Grandparents' and Special Person's Day. If your child does not have grandparents available to attend, they may choose another special person to invite. Additional details will be coming.
Most of our academic units are wrapping up over the next two weeks. In order to study for the upcoming tests, I will be sending home various review work. Please make sure your child completes these assignments thoroughly and in a timely manner. There will also be a spelling packet sent home this week. It is due Tuesday of the following week, but since the test is on Friday it is most beneficial to have it completed by then. The testing schedule for the next two weeks includes:
Thursday, October 27 English Ch. 1 test
Friday, October 28 Spelling Test Unit 4
Tuesday, November 1 Science Ch. 1 test
Thursday, November 3 Math Ch. 1 test
Friday, November 4 Spelling Test Unit 5
We've been reading chapter three in Stone Fox and looking for more story clues. Willy, the main character, has run into quite a dilemma. Please ask your child what Willy's problem is. In English, we have been learning about run-on sentences. On Tuesday, I will be sending home individual assignments from the English book according to what area your child needs to review. Please have him/her complete this Tuesday night in order to prepare for the test on Thursday. Also, any pages from Workbook Plus that your child has not completed may be used for additional at-home review.
The Mad Minute will be coming home again this week. Please check to see that your child completes it every night Monday through Thursday. One side should be finished (as much as can be done in one minute) and returned daily. Addition and subtraction math facts are the base for most mathematical operations. It is extremely important for your child to know these facts quickly and accurately. Please make time for additional review if your child is not scoring close to 30 problems in one minute by Friday.
Science inquiry tools and skills cards are coming home this week so your child can begin reviewing for the test. These cards can be kept at home. If your child does not have the cards complete, please have him/her finish them at home. After we complete discussing the scientific method in class, additional review materials will be sent home.
The last two short weeks' Most Valuable Person was Yadin Ukeles. We have enjoyed getting to know more about him. We all were very entertained when Yadin played his guitar and sang for us.
Have a great week!
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Sunday, October 9, 2011
News from the Week of 10/2
We've been reading chapter two in Stone Fox and looking for more story clues. To review and extend what we've talked about, ask your child if they think a ten year old boy can run a farm and why or why not. In English, we have been learning about subjects and predicates. Schoolhouse Rock's The Tale of Mr. Morton was a highlight this week.
The children worked hard on the Ohio State Assessment for reading. Once the results come in, they will be mailed to your home.
In Math, we have focused on money and estimation. We started the Mad Minute this week. You should see one in your child's folder every night Monday through Thursday. One side should be completed (as much as can be done in one minute) and returned daily.
The last two weeks' Most Valuable People were Sara Benmoshe and Sahar Import. We have enjoyed getting to know more about them. Most of Sara's peers think she has a good sense of humor. One of Sahar's best qualities is her kindness.
We are making review cards in science to help learn science inquiry tools and skills. When they are completed, they will be sent home so the children can study them. After the holidays will be our first science test. It will be important for the students to review the science unit at home as it is one of the more challenging units. However, please do not keep science books at home. We will need them for our review in school.
Mrs. Stock and Mrs. Buster have been working with third grade during General Studies each day. Although we are thrilled to announce that Mrs. Stock is now joining us for the entire afternoon, Monday through Thursday, we are sad to say goodbye to Mrs. Buster. The continuity of having the same teacher working with us for the afternoon will greatly benefit all of the students.
Have a great week!
Lauren Armeni
The children worked hard on the Ohio State Assessment for reading. Once the results come in, they will be mailed to your home.
In Math, we have focused on money and estimation. We started the Mad Minute this week. You should see one in your child's folder every night Monday through Thursday. One side should be completed (as much as can be done in one minute) and returned daily.
The last two weeks' Most Valuable People were Sara Benmoshe and Sahar Import. We have enjoyed getting to know more about them. Most of Sara's peers think she has a good sense of humor. One of Sahar's best qualities is her kindness.
We are making review cards in science to help learn science inquiry tools and skills. When they are completed, they will be sent home so the children can study them. After the holidays will be our first science test. It will be important for the students to review the science unit at home as it is one of the more challenging units. However, please do not keep science books at home. We will need them for our review in school.
Mrs. Stock and Mrs. Buster have been working with third grade during General Studies each day. Although we are thrilled to announce that Mrs. Stock is now joining us for the entire afternoon, Monday through Thursday, we are sad to say goodbye to Mrs. Buster. The continuity of having the same teacher working with us for the afternoon will greatly benefit all of the students.
Have a great week!
Lauren Armeni
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