Spelling

It has been brought to my attention that a challenge word was written wrong on the spelling list that went home. I had a volunteer write these words onto the list for me, and there must have been a mistake made. I apologize. It is spelled: fascination.

Try Again

As you know we had a math test on Friday, and for most it went pretty well, but for some it was a bit of a struggle. I told the children in class today that I am giving them the chance to re-do any problems that they got wrong on the test for partial credit. The need to have the paper they re-do things on stapled to the test so I can check everything. If your child chooses to do this, I would like them turned in by Wednesday (April 29th).

Just being human

So I guess I made a human error in my posting of the newsletter yesterday. Under the math information I said that we are going to be reviewing all religion, when actually I meant that we are going to be reviewing all division. Sorry for the error, but like I always tell the students....we all make mistakes! Have a wonderful weekend!

Hello families! Welcome to our newsletter on-line. I think that this will be a neat way of communicating, and saving paper at the same time. Feel free to post comments and leave a little note. I am still learning how to add features to the blog, so make sure to check out a couple times each week and see what has changed.
As always, feel free to contact me with any questions!


Math:
I was so impressed this week with how well the students did on dividing with remainders. Well done! Next week, we will begin the week by looking at division patterns with 10,11, 12, and we will spend a day reviewing all religion. On Friday we will begin to learn about solid figures.......their names, traits, etc.
Remember to practice math facts at home!

Reading:
Our story next week is “Talking Walls: Art for the People”, and we will be doing activities all week that relate to and involve the story. This story will introduce us to a unique form of art. We will have a spelling test next week, so please make sure that your child is studying their words. There will also be pages from the spelling book that need to be completed by Friday.
**Our book groups have started out very well. I think that it will be a great experience for all of the students to work in a group setting, and understand the book together. Ask your child about the book they are reading, and the jobs they have had.

Social Studies:
Social Studies will continue to be something that we do when there is extra time. Next week the students will start working on a map activity packet.

Science:
As I am sure you have all heard, our baby chicks have arrived! They joined our third grade family on Wednesday. We have been learning all about their development, and will continue to do so over the next few weeks. On average it takes around 21 days before they hatch.
Along with keeping an eye on our chicken eggs, we will continue to learn about the life cycle and parts of a plant. It is also my hope that we can continue to work in our nutrition books at least once a week as well.
REMINDER: There will be a chapter 12 science test on Monday, April 27th!

Handwriting:
Please continue to encourage your child to slow down, and do their best handwriting on their homework. I remind them daily to do their best in class, and I am also pushing them to write as much in cursive as they are comfortable with. I have seen a great deal of improvement in their cursive. Ask them to write you a little sample some time.

Religion:
Our chapter next week is called “Live Forever”. The chapter will tie in a little bit with what we have been learning in science. We will talk about the cycles of life (what happens after death, and new life), as well as what the Church holds in its' future.

Art:
On Thursday the students will be making a paper plate duck. You will have to stop by our classroom in May to see all of the ducks that have invaded our room.
We will also begin to study an artist next week, and try to make a piece of art using the same styles that he did. The artist is Henri Matisse.

April Birthdays:
Claire, April 6th
Tanner, April 16th

Spanish Update

Please check out Mrs. Gramstad's blog as well. This will let you know what the students are up to in Spanish. The address for her site is: http://mrsgramstadspanish.blogspot.com/
I will post later today, and let you know what we will be doing in 3rd grade next week.

Just wanted to post a quick note to let you know that on Friday (April 24th) we will be having flashlight reading during our normal silent reading time after lunch. Things will be a little different than normal though. This time the lights will be shut off, and the students can use flashlights to read. I have told the students that they can pretend they are on a camping trip, or that the power has gone out, or whatever else they can create with their imagination. You may start sending the flashlights in as soon as tomorrow, and I will hold onto them until Friday. Thanks!

I am hoping that over the weekend a few of you will be checking this blog. If you are not able to access it please let me know, and we can try to figure out why it is not working for you. Just a reminder that the posts are organized by date, so make sure that you do not miss anything. I hope you have a great weekend!

Welcome! Over the next few weeks, this blog will take place of my weekly newsletter that your child brings home. It will be a great way to save paper! I will update this site weekly (by Friday), just like I would a newsletter. If there are interesting events that take place, or something I would like to share with you, I may post certain things daily. It is my hope that this can become a great form of communication between your family and I.