News from the Week of 12/13

In reading we finished Charlotte's Web. It was a sad but sweet ending and we are now working on our culminating activity. Next week we will be watching the video and having a special spider celebration. After the break we will break into smaller groups for reading three days a week. Each group will focus on certain skills according to their needs. Kim Stock will be teaching two of the groups in order to provide more focused instructional time for each group.

The children took the chapter three math test on Thursday covering measuring, area and perimeter. After the break we will be moving on to multiplication and division. If your child's adding and subtracting skills are weak (cannot complete 30 math facts in a minute)he/she will be receiving work on a certain fact family (i.e. 4+7=11, 7+4=11, 11-7=4, 11-4=7) each week. Addition and subtraction facts are key to success in multiplication and division and mastery of basic facts is essential. Reviewing flashcards and fact families at home is a good way to help strengthen these skills.

On Wednesday there is a social studies test. In your child's Friday Folder should be a packet of social studies worksheets for review. Next week instead of the typical homework assignments in math and English, assignments will be given from the social studies text book in order to help review for the test. After the break we will start a new chapter in science entitled "Conserving Resources."

There will be no new spelling or vocabulary homework for next week. We will be reviewing the past four chapters from our green vocabulary book.

Today we cleaned out our lockers and our desks. Please take time this weekend to clean out your child's Friday folder and backpack. The only thing from General Studies that needs to be kept is the social studies review packet that should be in the "study papers" section of the Friday folder.

Enjoy the weekend and the upcoming break!

Homework for the Week of 12/13-12/17

All homework is subject to change. Changes will be discussed in class, corrected on blue assignment sheet and listed on updated post.

*****Math Test Thursday- please review with math study packet in Friday Folder.

Monday
Math Home Links 3.8, study for test
Read for 15 minutes
Spelling-Study for Spelling test, bring back last Friday's test corrected and signed
Mad Minute 11 or 21


Tuesday
Write spelling words 3X. Please use spelling sheet sent home today.
Workbook Plus p. 29 & 30 OR Reteaching - p. 19
Read for 15 minutes
Mad Minute 12 or 22
Study for math test


Wednesday
Math - Home Links 3.9 Parents need to review and sign, study for math test
Spelling word search
Read for 15 minutes
Mad Minute 13 or 23


Thursday
Workbook Plus p. 31-32 OR Reteaching - p. 20
Study for spelling test
Read for 15 minutes
Mad Minute 14 or 24


Spelling List
actual
brink
chill
conquer
fortunate
fury
intend
pattern
vibrant
wit

Homework for the Week of 12/6-12/10

All homework is subject to change. Changes will be discussed in class, corrected on blue assignment sheet and listed on updated post.


Mon. - Math Home Links 3.6
Read for 15 minutes
Study for Spelling test - words in Assignment Notebook,
bring back last Friday's test corrected and signed
Mad Minute 11


Tues. - Write spelling words 3X. Please use spelling sheet sent home today.
Workbook Plus p. 27 OR Reteaching - p. 17
Read for 15 minutes
Mad Minute 12


Wed.. - Math Home Links 3.7
Spelling from Social Studies packet p. 18
Read for 15 minutes
Mad Minute 13


Thurs. - Workbook Plus p. 28 OR Reteaching - p. 18
Study for spelling test
Read for 15 minutes
Mad Minute 14


Spelling List from Social Studies Chapter 2
region
population
transportation
grid system
suburban
rural
agriculture
economy
urban
harbor

News from the Week of 12/2

We began chapter two, "Communities of Different Sizes," in Social Studies. The study skills introduced were previewing and questioning. This week we focused on urban communities and learned about the urban park planner, Frederick Law Olmstead. We also learned how to use a map grid.

In math we reviewed how to find the perimeter of a polygon and explored ways to make and measure different perimeters. The children enjoyed using geoboards to find the measurement of the sides of shapes with certain perimeters. We also are developing the concept of area using square units. Today we used one foot squares to estimate the area of different surfaces around the room.

The bulletin board outside of our room has been changed into an enormous spider web that we created as a class. In our novel, Charlotte's Web, we learned that Charlotte's plan to save Wilbur involved spinning different words in to her web to highlight his positive qualities. Each student chose a word to describe him/herself. Then he/she looked up the word in a thesaurus to find a similar word to make a part of our spider web on the bulletin board. Each word has been decorated to look like part of the web and even has a spider attached to it.

I hope that you are enjoying the holiday season! Happy Chanukah!

Homework Change 12/2

English Workbook Plus p. 25 & 26 or Reteaching p.16 (See Tuesday's homework assignment for specifics.)

Homework change 11/30

There is no English homework tonight.

Spelling List Unit 7 Week of 11/29

ability *avoid *bashful brief compete consider *delightful honor *reflex *remark * Modified list

Homework for the Week of 11/29-12/3

All homework is subject to change. Changes will be discussed in class, corrected on assignment sheet and listed on updated post. Assignments sheets from General Studies and Judaics classes are in your child's assignment notebook. Monday Math - Home Links 3.4 Study for Spelling test - words in assignment notebook under General Studies assignment sheet Mad Minute 11 Tuesday-Write spelling words 3X. Please use spelling sheet sent home today. Review handwriting pages will be sent home for letters made incorrectly. Workbook Plus p. p.25 & p. 26 (writing only, challenge for mark of E) Reteaching Book(if your child has this instead of Workbook Plus) p.16 Read for 15 minutes Mad Minute 12 Wednesday - Math - Home Links 3.5 Spelling sheet in your child's folder Math - Mad Minute 13 Read for 15 minutes Thursday - Workbook Plus p.27 A & p. 28 1-6 (challenge for mark of E) Reteaching pp. 17 & 18 Study for spelling test Read for 15 minutes Mad Minute 14

News from the Week of 11/15-11/19

Science has kept us busy this week. We have learned about the three rock types - sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic and how they are formed. We used play dough to make models of each rock type. We have been reviewing for our test at the same time. Your child should have brought home partially filled in study sheets in his/her Friday Folder. These need to be reviewed before the test. We will continue to complete them on Monday and Tuesday, so they need to be brought back to school in the Friday Folder. The science test is on Wednesday. Please help your child review for it at home. It was great to meet with many of you during conferences! Thanks for making the effort to find out how your child is progressing. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at any time. In math we continued our unit on measurement. We talked about customary and metric forms of measurement and the language and tools used for each one. We will continue and expand this concept next week. The children have been working diligently on their songs and reader's theater script for the Thanksgiving Show. We hope you can join us on Wednesday at 9:30AM to see the culmination of all their hard work. Please make sure your child is on time to school that day and well rested for the performance. Next week will be the last installment of the organizational plan for third grade. Expect to see the assignment notebook come home with all the assignments sheets attached to it. Keeping them in one place should help the children keep track of what work needs to be accomplished. Continued adult supervision of their work is needed until they mature into fully independent workers. Just a reminder...the Friday Folder needs to be emptied except for the "Study Papers" side. These papers need to stay in the folder for review. Any papers to be "reviewed and removed" that are left in the folder will be purged at school by Friday.

Homework Update

English homework for tonight has been changed to a Thanksgiving sentence punctuation page. This page should have come home in your child's Take Home Folder.

Spelling List for the Week of 11/15

ancient

climate

cling

custom

decay

disturb

expose

perform

remote

timid

News from the Week of 11/8-11/12

Charlotte's Web is getting more and more intriguing.  We learned that Charlotte's plan to save Wilbur's life involved spinning messages in her web.  Ask your child if the/she can remember the first message (Some Pig) and the second message (Terrific).  See if he/she can recall what "Explosion" (the rotten egg broke) saved Charlotte's life.

This week we started cursive writing!  It was introduced last year, and now that the children work more efficiently, we are able to add it in to our morning routine.

In our study of nouns, we have been entertained by the educational School House Rock videos.  The catchy tunes help to cement what the children have been taught through more formal instruction. The children also enjoyed listening to "Mr. Morton" on CD.  See if they can remember the lyrics, "Mr. Morton is the subject of the sentence.  What the predicate says he does."

In math we have started a unit on measurement.  The children had fun measuring with their feet and with their math journals (standard unit of measurement).   To insure growth in speed and accuracy with math facts, Mad Minutes need to be completed daily at home.

We spent more time studying minerals and rocks in science.  Ask your child if they know the difference between the two.  We will have a science test next Wednesday before Thanksgiving (extended from what I told the kids today in class).  If your child is going to be gone, they should plan on taking it this Friday.  There will be a study packet going home on Wednesday.  It will be in the Friday Folder.

 The 3rd grade team is still striving to make things easier for everyone.  So,  this is the final installment of the organization plan.  The red Take Home Folder will be for ALL (General Studies, Judaic, and Hebrew)  homework going home and needing to be returned to school.  The Friday Folder will be for everything else.  The Assignment Notebook will contain all three classes' assignment sheets (starting next week). The list of spelling words will be written underneath the General Studies Assignment Sheet.  All correspondence needs to be done in this book.  We do our best to make sure the folders get in your child's backpacks to go home.  Please make sure to do your best to make sure they get back in the backpacks to come back to school. 

Homework for the Week of 11/8-11/12

All homework is subject to change.  Changes will be discussed in class, corrected on blue assignment sheet and listed on updated post.

Mon. - Math - Review for chapter 2 test tomorrow
            Read for 15 minutes
            Study for Spelling test - words in Friday Folder, bring back last Friday's test corrected and signed
            Mad Minute 11

Tues. - Write spelling words 3X.  Please use spelling sheet sent home today.  Review
             handwriting pages will be sent home for letters made incorrectly.           
             Workbook Plus p. 19 & p. 20 Writing Application only  (Enrichment/Extra Credit p.20 Challenge 
             only for those wishing to earn a mark of E)
             If your child has been assigned Reteaching - p. 12 ( you will know this)
             Read for 15 minutes
             Mad Minute 12

Wed.. - Math - Parents, please read Family Letter pp. 53-56
             Home Link p. 57
             Spelling Word Search           
             Read for 15 minutes
             Mad Minute 13


Thurs. -  Workbook Plus p. 21 (may circle noun) & p. 22 Writing Application only  (Enrichment/Extra
               Credit  p.22 Challenge only for those wishing to earn a mark of E)
               If your child has been assigned Reteaching - p. 13( you will know this)
               Study for spelling test
               Read for 15 minutes
               Mad Minute 14

News from the Week of 11/1

The first quarter has now ended and with the start of the second quarter, we hope to simplify things even more in 3rd grade. Study Hall is the new name for our 10:00 break. During this time, students will have a chance to finish incomplete work (due the previous day). It is also a chance for them to ask any questions on any work that they may not understand.

A new folder system is also up and running starting today. Your child will still have the red Take Home Folder. This folder will contain only General Studies work. One pocket is for the assignment sheet and homework that needs to be completed. The other pocket is for homework to be turned in and signed notes or papers.

The daily assignment sheet is updated and will be passed out & completed on Monday. Although filled out in advance, the assignments may change. Your child will update the sheet if this happens, and the changes will also be noted on the blog. The assignment sheet will serve as the communication page and should be checked and signed every night by a parent.
A new Friday Folder will be used on Fridays to take home corrected work and study papers. It needs to stay in your child’s backpack and will be used by all classes. One pocket is used for corrected materials that should be reviewed and remain at home (unless there are questions). If your child does not understand why a problem is incorrect and you are unable to help him/her with it, he/she is able to get additional help from me at school during Study Hall. The other pocket is used for materials that are to stay in the pocket until removed at school. These papers are used by the student during the week for review at home.

In Science, this week we set up an experiment comparing seed growth with soil type. We explored the hardness of minerals with a scratch test and learned about some different uses for minerals.
We reviewed the trade-first subtraction algorithm and addition with three or more addends in math this week. Tuesday is the math test covering chapter two. Your child has a study packet in their Friday Folder. This is NOT homework. It is for them to utilize for at home review for the test. It should remain in the folder when not in use. Any questions they have or concepts they need additional help with can be addressed during study hall on Monday and Tuesday.

We’ve completed chapters 8 & 9 in Charlotte’s Web. The children pretended they were Fern and wrote a letter to her mother telling her why she could hear the animals talk. Ask your child if they remember what spider ability Wilbur claimed he had but was proven wrong.

In English, we have completed the first test and now are addressing the topic of nouns. The assignments in the Workbook Plus have been simplified. The “Challenge” activity on the second page is now for Enrichment only and does not need to be completed. The first page and the writing activity on the bottom of the second page (done on a separate sheet of paper and stapled to the first page) still need to be completed. If you are in need of lined paper for home use, please let me know. I have plenty to share.

Please don’t forget to sign up for conferences. I look forward to meeting with you!

Homework for the Week of 11/1 - 11/5

All homework is subject to change.  Changes will be discussed in class, corrected on blue assignment sheet and listed on updated post.

Mon. - Home Links 2.7

            Read for 15 minutes

            Study for Spelling test

             Mad Minute 11 - done in class

Tues. - Write spelling words 3X.  Please use Word Shapes for Spelling List form sent home today.  Review

             handwriting pages will be sent home for letters made incorrectly.           

             Workbook Plus Review from text book pp. 49 & 50 #'s 7-28  Test on Unit 1 tomorrow          

              Simplfied instructions- #7-11  Write first word only of sentence (capitalized) and end mark.

              (i.e. What ?)

                                                  #12-16  Write C for command and E for exclamation

                                                   #17 -20  Write only the subject (who or what)

                                                   #21-24  Write only the predicate (what subject does or is)

                                                    #25-28  Write the last word of the first sentence, punctuation mark and                                                      first word of next sentence (capitalized) (i.e. stories. Some)

            Read for 15 minutes

            Mad Minute 12

Wed.. - Home Links 2.8

             Spelling Crossword             

             Read for 15 minutes

              Mad Minute 13

Thurs. - Workbook Plus pp. 17 (can circle nouns) & 18 (Writing section only)  *Challenge section is           

             only for those wishing to earn a mark of E.  

             Study for spelling test

              Read for 15 minutes

              Mad Minute 14

Math test Unit 2 Tues., 11/9

Spelling Words Unit 4b

border
certain
clasp
depart
fierce
journey
observe
superb
treasure
wisdom

News from the Week of 10/25

We started out the week with our Special Person's Day.  The children did a wonderful job honoring their special person with kind words, carefully crafted artwork and song. Many thanks to all who participated.  It meant a lot to the kids.

This week we worked on comparison number stories and the partial sums algorithm.  The latter is a new way of thinking for some and was a bit of a struggle.  We will continue to work on this in class. Please check in with your child after school on Monday to see if he/she understands the concept and can complete his/her homework correctly using this method.


In science we started a new unit about earth and space. We are in the process of designing an experiment to test how the type of soil effects plant growth.  Then we will actually perform the experiment. In the first chapter we'll learn about and test minerals and rocks. Several students have already brought in different rocks they have collected.

In reading we completed chapters 5, 6 & 7 in Charlotte's Web.  We were introduced to Charlotte, the spider, and the newly hatched goslings.  Wilbur also found out some bad news. Ask your child to tell you what Wilbur first thought of Charlotte and what bad news Wilbur received.  

Turning in homework on a consistent basis still seems to be a struggle for quite a few students.  Homework is not optional busywork.  It is used to reinforce concepts learned in class and is a vital part of learning and evaluation. It also shows me if your child retained the skills/concepts covered in class.  

The third grade team (Robin, Eva and myself) are meeting on Monday to discuss a more streamlined folder and assignment recording system.  I have already received input from some parents as well as Mrs. Sapp.  If you have any suggestions that you would like us to consider, please email me before Monday. Next week's blog will update you on the changes. 


Have a great weekend!

Spelling Words Unit 5

jubilee
hoist
interlude
morals
appalled
detest
loath
envy
rigid
hysterics

Homework for the Week of 10/25-10/29

All homework is subject to change.  Changes will be discussed in class, corrected on blue assignment sheet and listed on updated post.

Mon. - Home Links 2.5
            Read for 15 minutes
            Study for Spelling test (This week's spelling/vocabulary words are taken from Charlotte's Web.
             Mad Minute 11

Tues. - Write spelling words 3X  Please use Monday's list or call a friend.
            Workbook Plus pp.13& 14 write the last word of the last sentence, the end mark and the first word
            of the next sentence (capitalized) or use editing marks.
             Read for 15 minutes
             Mad Minute 12

Wed.. - Home Links 2.6
             Spelling Sentences

              Read for 15 minutes
              Mad Minute 13


Thurs. - Workbook Plus pp. 15 & 16
             Study for spelling test
              Read for 15 minutes
              Mad Minute 14

News form the Week of 10/18

This week we worked on parts-and-total diagrams to complete parts-and-totals number stories. On Friday students completed the Mad Minute in class.  Then we graphed the Mad Minute results for the week.  The goal is to complete 30 problems accurately in one minute.  Once your child has achieved this goal in addition, they will move on to subtraction.  Please make sure the Mad Minute is completed at home on Monday through Thursday. It only takes a minute.

We concluded the first chapter in our social studies book, "Communities Around Us."  This week's focus was on historical sites, historical societies and researching with reference materials.  The skills will be reinforced during library time.  The chapter review from the textbook was due on Friday.  Please make sure your child turns this in if they have not already done so.  Non-fiction texts are difficult for third graders to read and comprehend and I am pleased with the progress the students are making.

In reading we completed chapters 3& 4 in Charlotte's Web.  Our vocabulary and spelling list came from these chapters.  The students were introduced to the skill of using guide words to help find the definitions of these words in the dictionary. 

Monday is Special Person's Day.  The children have been working hard to prepare a short program to honor their special person.  Through Writer's Workshop, they created a thoughtful tribute to their special person, used the computer to type up their final copy and spent time illustrating it.  We look forward to welcoming all of our special guests.

Just a reminder....  In order for you to be aware of your child's progress and performance, all tests need to be signed by a parent and returned to school.  Every Monday the Spelling Test goes home and should be returned on Tuesday..  We have also had tests in Math, Science and Social Studies. If you have any questions or concerns about your child's progress, please contact me.

Homework Update 10/21

Since students need to be studying for their social studies and spelling tests on Friday, there will be no homework in English (Workbook Plus) tonight.

Wedensday Homework Change

Spelling sentences are homework tonight not spelling crossword. 

• At least 5 spelling words must be used
• Sentences may contain more than one spelling word as long as the sentence makes sense
• Each sentence must have at least 5 words

Homework Week of 10/18-10/22

Mon. - Home Links 2.3
            Read for 15 minutes
            Review for Social Studies p.38 Draw and fill in the diagram for Summarize Chapter and write the
            word only for Vocabulary 1-5
             Study for Spelling test (This week's spelling/vocabulary words are taken from Charlotte's Web and
                                                are listed at the bottom of this post.)
             Mad Minute 11

Tues. - Write spelling words 3X
            Workbook Plus pp. 11(Do not write sentence.) & 12
             Read for 15 minutes
             Review for Social Studies p.39 Write sentences for Facts & Main Ideas 6-8 and letters only for 9
             &10
             Mad Minute 12

Wed.. - Home Links 2.4
             Spelling Crossword
              Read for 15 minutes
              Review for Social Studies p.39 Write sentences for Critical Thinking 11 & 12
              Mad Minute 13


Thurs. - Workbook Plus pp. 13&14(Do not write sentences.  Use editing marks)
             Study for spelling test
              Read for 15 minutes
              Review for Social Studies p.39 Answer Skills question 13 and chose one of the writing activities
              Mad Minute 14

Social Studies review can be done nightly or whatever works best for your child.  The entire assignment will be collected on Friday morning.


Spelling/Vocabulary Words:
downspouts
grazed
meadow
shredded
frolic
glutton
decent
salutations
thoroughly
gnaw

News from the Week of 10/11

We are well into our novel, Charlotte's Web, and the kids seem to really enjoy it. They participated in cooperative literature circles on Thursday.  Literature circles are open ended discussions that explore a piece of literature which everyone in a small group has read.  They provide an opportunity to involve the participants in thinking more deeply about the meaning of what they are reading through social interaction.  They also provide an incentive for reading and allow participants to assume responsibility for their own learning.  I was impressed at their eagerness to try this format and thoughtful participation.

In Social Studies this week we chose community names and are developing community characteristics.  The community names that were chosen include Magic City, Torah City, Spaghetti Pizza and Ellwood Island.  The children described climate and landforms, created histories, and developed a list of goods, services and banks in their communities.  Next week we will finish the chapter and have a test on Friday.  Please make sure your child completes the daily review as part of their homework.

The math concepts we covered included reviewing fact and number families, the relationship between addition and subtraction and utilizing this knowledge to solve problems involving larger numbers.  Mad Minute practice papers will be going home next week for additional fact review and increased speed.  Your child has exactly one minute to complete as many facts as they can in order from left to right and top to bottom.  Mad Minutes should be returned to school the following day.

Homework 10/11-10/15

Mon. - Home Links 2.1
            Finish Ch. 1 of Charlotte's Web
            Read for 15 minutes


Tues. - Write spelling words 3X
            Workbook Plus pp. 7 & 8
             Read for 15 minutes

Wed.. - Home Links 2.2
             Spelling Word Search
              Read for 15 minutes

Thurs. - Workbook Plus pp. 9 & 10
             Study for spelling test
              Read for 15 minutes

For spelling games online:  http://www.sadlier-oxford.com/vocabulary/levels_color.cfm?sp=student
Choose the color green and unit 3.

News from the Week of 10/4-10/8

This week has been a busy start to October.  The children maintained a good attitude and worked hard on all of the tests.  I am very proud of them.  Thankfully we will be back to our regular routine and schedule next week.  In the midst of all the testing, we have learned some interesting facts about Christopher Columbus and had a fun time with our poems, reader's theater and a Columbus game.

3rd Grade Grading Scale:

E - Excellent Progress
S+ - Strong Progress
S - Satisfactory Progress
N - Needs Time/Improvement/Expereince

Next week we will be starting the novel, Charlotte's Web by E.B. White.

Charlotte’s Web opens the door to a magical world, which a young girl named Fern finds herself a part of. Fern spends her free time with Wilbur the pig whom she loves and the other barn animals who play a large part in the life of Wilbur. Charlotte A. Cavatica, the large gray spider, befriends Wilbur and helps him deal with the shocking news that his life will end as bacon on someone’s plate. Charlotte goes as far as coming up with an interesting plan that only this spider could carry out with the help of Templeton the rat (who never does anything unless there is something in it for himself) to help Wilbur escape death.  http://www.edocere.org/book_summaries/charlottes_web.htm

We will be memorizing the poem, Recipe for a Hippopotamus Sandwich, by Shel Silverstein for the month of October.  Every day before lunch we practice the poem.  By the end of the month each child is required to recite the poem in front of the class or privately to me.


RECIPE FOR A HIPPOPOTAMUS SANDWICH

-by Shel Silverstein

A hippo sandwich is easy to make.
All you do is simply take
One slice of bread,
One slice of cake,
Some mayonnaise,
One onion ring,
One hippopotamus,
One piece of string,
A dash of pepper--
That ought to do it, And now comes the problem... Biting into it!

Please make sure you continue checking homework and signing off on the blue homework sheet every night.    Most children need to have adult support in getting this done.  They will be more independent as the year progresses.  Please remember that homework needs to be turned in on time unless there are extenuating circumstances.  Late work should be the exception.  Unfortunately,  I have been receiving many excuses for why work is not done.  Your child should have the two main homework books (Workbook Plus for English and Home Links for Math) at home and stored in a safe place.  If your child loses his/her book, you will have to purchase a replacement.    If your child does not turn in a late assignment by the following Monday of the week in which it is due, they will stay in at recess to complete it.

10/4-10/8 Homework

Mon. Home Links 1.12
Tues. Workbook Plus pp. 5 & 6
Wed. Home Links 1.13  Parents need to read and sign, study for math test
Thurs.Workbook Plus pp. 7 & 8

Science tests will go home on Friday. They are scored, but not everyone was here to take the test.  The last make-up test will be done on Friday.  Tests need to be signed and returned on Monday.

Your child should have taken home math workbook pages from school to review for his/her test.  The Home Links book can be used as well.  Elapsed time will not be tested.  Math tests will also go home on Friday and need to be signed and returned on Monday.

Important Information 9/27/10

• Please don't forget to send a coat to school with your child as our days are getting chillier.

• The science test date has changed-see below.

• There will be no homework except for reading this week.  If you want to work with your child at home, you can always review for our upcoming tests in science and math. In science you can review vocabulary and science tools notecards, the scientific method and inquiry skills.  Any Homelinks pages up to 1.12 can be used to review for math.

The week of October 4 will be our assessment week.  The schedule is as follows:

Monday - Ohio Achievement Practice Assessments - reading only
Tuesday  - Science Test
Wednesday -  Ohio Achievement Assessments   - reading only
Thursday - Math Test
Friday - Spelling Test

Scientific Method

Should know what the steps mean and the order:

1)  Observe and ask questions

2)  Form a hypothesis

3)  Plan an experiment

4)  Conduct an experiment

5)  Draw conclusions and communicate results

Science Inquiry skills

Should know what these terms mean:

Observe

Compare

Predict

Use numbers

Measure

Gather, record, display & interpret data

Infer

Classify/order

Use time/space relationship

Identify and control variables

Plan

Communicate

Formulate or use models

Homework 9/20/10

Math - Homelinks 1.11
Science - Review for test using notecards made in class.  Notecards should be in a blue envelope. Please keep in Take Home folder.
Spelling - Get spelling test signed by a parent and return in Take Home folder.

Newsletter 9/14/10

Reading/Writing/Language Arts

This week we continued working on Wisdom Books.  This week’s story was The Empty Pot by Demi.   “A long time ago in China there was a boy named Ping who loved flowers.  Anything he planted burst into bloom.  The Emperor loved flowers too.  When it was time to choose an heir, he gave a flower seed to each child in the kingdom. ‘Whoever can show me their best in a year’s time,’ he proclaimed, ‘shall succeed me to the throne.’  Ping plants his seed and tends it every day.  But month after month passes, and nothing grows.  Ping must go to the emperor with an empty pot.”  Ask your child how the story ends.

Math

We worked on the following skills:

·         adding, subtracting and skip counting with the calculator

·         place-value

·         representing amounts of money with coins using dollars and cents notation

·         Comparing and estimating with amounts of money

Science

We discussed components of the scientific method and experimented making large bubbles from a bubble wand made of straws and string.  Thanks to Morgan for bringing in the straws! We will have our first Science test on Tuesday, September 28. 

Thanks to Judith Cohen’s assistance, our newsletters and homework assignments are now available at http://larmeni.blogspot.com/.  Please check there for other information including Second Step lessons.  Unless you notify me, you will no longer receive hard copies of the newsletter.

                      

Ohio state tests for third grade in reading only starts the week of October 14.  Children who pass the test in the fall are not required to repeat this part of the test in the spring.  Please make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep each day this week.

                    

Wednesday, Sept. 22: Erev Succot, NO SCHOOL

Thursday, Sept. 23: Succot- NO SCHOOL

Friday, Sept. 24: Succot- NO SCHOOL

 Hoshanah Rabbah - 2:00pm dismissal

Thursday, Sept. 30: Shemini Atzeret - NO SCHOOL

Friday, Oct. 1: Simchat Torah - NO SCHOOL

                    

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Homework Week of 9/13

Monday

    Spelling Unit 2  

    Homelinks 1.8   

    Read15 minutes
Tuesday

    Spelling 3x each on notecards   

    Workbook Plus Sentence Review  

    Read15 minutes
Wednesday

    Spelling  Double Puzzle 

    Homelinks 1.9   

    Read15 minutes
Thursday

    Spelling study for test       

    Workbook Plus Sentence Review   

    Read15 minutes