Homework Tuesday December 17th

Spelling-Next 10 spicy sentences (students were given 20 min to work on this in class)-may have more time later in the day.

Practice Spelling Test on Wednesday!

Homework Monday, December 16th

Spelling-first ten words in spicy sentences (time was given during centers for this to be completed)

Homework-December 11th

Math-WS (#1-4 on reteaching side and #1-4, 7 on practice page)

Homework, Tuesday, December 10th

Math- Elapsed Time WS (Only the first 4 problems are required)

Spelling-Next 10 spicy sentences and Practice Test

Report Card Envelopes

Homework December 9th

Spelling- first 10 words in spicy sentences

Math- ws front and back-students started this in class with a partner

Report card envelope due wed. Let me know if you have any questions.

Homework-Thursday, December 5th

Spelling-Test tomorrow

Heritage WS due

Math- Telling Time worksheet.  Only ONE way is needed for both sides.

Homework-December 3, 2013

Spelling-Next 10 Spicy Sentences, Practice Test

No math-we just tested on perimeter.

Homework-Monday, November 25th

Math-Reteaching 13-1 ONLY

Scholastic News- Complete the back questions

Newsletter Link 11/25/13

Newsletter 11/25/13

Mrs. Ferraro Guest Reader

We got to hear Stone Soup, Strega Nona, and got a yummy treat!

Homework - Thursday, November 21st

Math-None

Spelling-Study for spelling test

Grammar-WB p.43 and p.45 (This was a center activity.  Those that didn't finish during centers have this as a homework assignment.)

Homework-Wednesday, November 20th

Math- Practice 3-10 (numbers 1-4 only) [#5 is "bonus" along with #1-5 on Practice 3-8.]

Picture Retake Day is tomorrow, Thursday!

PE tomorrow-don't forget gym shoes!

Homework- Tuesday, November 19th

Spelling-Next 10 words in spicy sentences & Study for Practice Test

Math- Practice Page 3-7 (Subtraction with Regrouping)

TURKEY TROT WEDNESDAY-BRING PE SHOES and wear comfy clothes

Library Books due Wednesday.

Homework November 18th

Sorry for the late post!

Spelling-First 10 words in spicy sentences

Math-NONE

Newsletter and Spelling Links

Newsletter-November 18th

Spelling List-Unit 2 Week 5

Homework November 14th

Spelling-Study for final test.

Math- Practice p. 3-6 Subtracting with an expanded algorithm

Homework November 13th

Spelling-Next 10 spicy sentences

Math-nothing tonight!

Homework-November 12th

Spelling-First 10 words in spicy sentences & Practice Test

Math-Practice 3-5, and TRY Enrichment 3-5

Newsletter and Spelling Links

Click for...

Newsletter

Spelling

Homework-Tuesday November 5th

Spelling-Next 10 spicy sentences.  (I didn't get to check everyone's today, but tomorrow I will have a chance).  We will do the practice test together tomorrow so they get the idea.

Math-Adding with regrouping worksheet.  There was time given in class for some to start.

Homework November 4, 2013

Spelling-First 10 words in spicy sentences.  The students were given time to start these in class.  We're looking for:
-the spelling word to be spelled correctly in a spicy sentence
-a capital letter at the beginning of the sentence
-an end mark
-personal best spelling for the other words in the sentence (some spicy sentences have hard words to spell....these don't have to be spelled 100% correctly as long as we can figure out what they say.

Math-no homework assigned tonight

Click here for Newsletter and Spelling List links!

Spelling for Week of 10/28

The spelling words last week with the silent letter (w, k, g) proved very difficult for about half of the students.  So for those students, we will re-do the words from last week with some extra practice and exercises this week.  The spelling test re-do for those students will be on Wednesday, October 30th.  For those who do not need to re-do (got 3 or less wrong on test), they will work on book reports.

Field Trip Thursday!

Remember...Field Trip to Morton Arboretum on Thursday 10/24.  It will be COLD!  Please get out those winter/waterproof boots, warm socks, winter coats, mittens, hats and scarves!  We will be outside all morning.  Dress in layers! Send a sack lunch with a disposable drink (no pop or candy please!).

11/4/13 Spelling List

Spelling list for week of 11/4/13 is here.

Spelling List for week of 10/21

The spelling list for the week of 10/21 is here.

Important Dates to Remember!

Friday, October 18th - A parent is coming in early Friday to teach us  more about Frank Lloyd Wright.  Then we have the FUN RUN from 10-11 am.  If you are available, come cheer for your students.  Also, one of our students is moving to another classroom, so Friday is his last day.  We will have a little going away celebration Friday afternoon.

Monday, October 21st - KONA ICE Party!  Since the school reached it's fundraising goal for the Fun Run, we all get to enjoy some Kona Ice!  Thanks to all who participated and donated money to the school!

Wednesday, October 23rd - Room Parent Meeting at 2:00. The following parents have signed up to be room parents for the class:

Jean G., Doreen C., Cara C., Linda S., Monica N., Anne F., Jen K. and Laura M-B.  I know some of you aren't available, but if I can get a few to come to plan the Halloween party, you can e-mail the rest of the parents/class with the information discussed.  Please let me know who is available to attend.  We will need some activities, crafts, games, so please come to the room parent meeting ready with ideas! I will need one room parent to be the class treasurer.  You will be in charge of the class party money that has been collected (I think all but 2 students have contributed).  This money will be spent between the four parties this year (Halloween, Winter Holidays, Valentine's Day and end of year picnic) on things that don't get donated by the families.  The class has a good supply of paper goods and reusables, so that won't need to be purchased.

Thursday, October 24th - Morton Arboretum Field Trip.  Please have your students dress for the weather, as we will be outside rain or shine (or snow!).  They should dress in layers with good walking shoes that might get muddy .  They will be responsible for carrying anything they bring.  All students need a sack lunch, no sugary snacks or soda, but enough healthy food to give them energy to be outside all day.  Buses leave at 8:30 and return around 2:00. I will send another e-mail to the 4 parents who volunteered to chaperone.  

Friday, October 25th - Mini Museums - A parent will be coming in to help the students make mini museums!

Thursday, October 31st - Halloween.  We will have class from 8 am to 12 noon, then lunch from noon to 12:55.  Students are permitted to go home for lunch to change into costumes as long as I receive a note in the morning.  Otherwise, I will be in the room during lunch to help students get ready.  The parade around the school will start around 1:15 then we will be back in the room for the party until school is dismissed at 2:55.  If any students choose not to participate in the parade or party, they will go to the library for alternate activities.

Friday, November 1st - My last day :(  

Spelling List for week of 10/15 is here

Spelling List

I'm a little late but this week's spelling list can be found here.

This week in Room 211!

Click here for the link to the spelling list for this week.

Monday - Math Test - hopefully everyone had a chance to study the study guide from last week and any old quizzes/homework.  There will be a sub in the afternoon while I work with the 3rd grade team on plans for October.
Tuesday - Science Test - the students will be able to use their science notes on the test about seeds and plants.
Friday - Picture Day!  Please make sure to send in the order form and payment before Friday.

Spelling Words Week of 9/23

You can find this week's spelling list here.

Dates to Remember!

Author Visit on Monday, Sept. 30th.  If you'd like to purchase the book, please send money and order form in by this Friday.

Parent/Teacher Conferences: Wednesday, October 9th and Thursday, October 10th.  I will confirm your times this week.  There is no school in the afternoon on Thursday, October 10 and Friday, October 11th (students done at 11am).

Field Trip to Morton Arboretum: Thursday, October 24th - more details on cost, chaperones to come!

Halloween Parade and Party: Thursday, October 31st - I'll be in touch with room parents regarding party.

Homework for Week of 9/23-9/27:

9/23 - Spelling - write 10 spicy sentences; Math worksheet R1.8 & P1.8
9/24 - Spelling - write 10 more spicy sentences; Math - review for test Thursday
9/25 - Spelling worksheet; Math -review for test Thursday
9/26 - Study for spelling test Fri

MAP Math Test - Wednesday (those who haven't finished MAP Reading will finish on Mon or Tues)

9/9/13 - Finish math worksheets (not completed in class).  Write 10 spicy sentences using first 10 spelling words in your 'Wonderful Words' journal.

ANOTHER UPDATE: MAP testing for reading will be in the afternoon on Wednesday, September 18th and MAP testing for math will be in the morning on Wednesday, September 25th.  Please make sure your child is well rested and well fed prior to the testing.
Also, Open House/Curriculum night is Tuesday, September 10th.  3rd grade parents will meet at 6:30 pm in the auditorium for an all-grade meeting, then move to the classrooms for a small-group meeting with me.  Once our meeting is over, you are free to tour the school.  I will have sign up sheets for conferences, room parents and room volunteers.  I am looking forward to seeing you all on Tuesday night!

9/5/13 Homework: Finish any Math Worksheets that were not finished in class. Study for Week 1 Spelling Test (First Day Jitters) on Friday.

9/4/13

Thank you for checking the blog!
Please don't forget to send your child to school each day prepared for success! That means they need to get a good night sleep, eating a healthy breakfast, bringing a healthy snack (nut free) and a water bottle.
Library day is Wednesday, so make sure books are returned on time.
PE days are Tuesday and Thursday, so make sure they wear comfortable clothes (girls-shorts under skirts) and gym shoes.
Spelling Tests will always be the last day of the week, so please remind students to study their words.

IMPORTANT - MAP Testing begins next week!  Our tests will be in the afternoon on Monday, September 9th and Monday, September 16th.
SAVE THE DATE -Open House/Curriculum night is Tuesday, September 10th.  More specifics to come!

Homework May 15th

Spelling-Next 10 words in spicy sentences

Homework May 13th

Spelling-First 10 words in spicy sentences

Math- Math Journal p. 230-231 (p.230 was completed in class-most finished)  There are examples of Lattice Multiplication on p.230 in the book.  If your child is having a hard time completing this assignment, please have them communicate this to me in the morning (after the work has been attempted) and we can go over more examples in class.

Shoreline Field Trip Permission Slip

Click for an extra copy of the permission slip!

Homework May 9th

Spelling-Study for Test

For our WOW slip party:
CRAZY HAIR DAY!
BRING A STUFFED ANIMAL DAY!

Homework May 7th

Poetry- From CENTERS: if students did not finish their rough draft they need to have their ACROSTIC name poem done and their SHAPE poem done.  No final copy necessary.

Math-Math Journal p.215 #'s 2,3, and 5 only

Spelling-Next 10 words in spicy sentences

Homework May 6th

Math- Home Links p.325 (Lesson 9.4)

Spelling-First 10 words in spicy sentences

*Field Trip Forms*

**Just FYI - Lots of papers came home in the folders tonight.**

Homework May 2nd

Home Links p. 324 (Lesson 9.3)

Spelling- Spelling Test

Homework May 1st

Spelling- Next 10 words in spicy sentences

Math- Times Tests

Homework April 30th

(NO spicy sentences tonight!)

Reading- Finish POINT OF VIEW "Glasses" paper

Scholastic News-Finish from Centers

(Some were able to finish both)

Homework April 29th

Spelling- First 10 words in spicy sentences (many were able to get a big chunk of these done already in class)

Math- Home Links p.323

Learning Goal-due Wednesday!!

Homework April 23rd

Spelling-Next 10 words in spicy sentences and PRACTICE TEST

Math-HomeLinks p.317 (Lesson 8.8) Fraction Number Stories and TIMES TEST

Homework April 22nd

Spelling-First 10 spicy sentences

Math-Home Links p. 315-316

Homework April 17th

Math-Home Links p.314 and Study for Times Tests

Homework April 16, 2013

Spelling-Next 10 words in spicy sentences, practice test tomorrow

Reading/Social Studies- Finish Main Idea and Details sheet from centers today.  Complete back of article as well.

Learning Goal due May 1st

Math Times Tests will be moved to Thursday.  I forgot to remind the students of this today.

Homework April 15th

Home Links p.312-313 (Equivalent Fractions)

Spelling-First 10 words in spicy sentences

Learning Goals-DUE MAY 1st

Guest Reader-Mrs. Corbin!

Mrs. Corbin came in to read us some of Shel Silverstein's great poetry!

Homework April 11, 2013

Math- nothing today.  we worked on fixing and finishing other work.

Spelling-Study for final spelling test

Reading-Read book trailer book (finished by the end of the weekend)

Homework April 10, 2013

Math- Home Links p. 311

Reading-Book Trailer books should be finished by the end of the week.  Bring to school everyday because time will be given in class to read.

Homework April 9, 2013

Math- Study for Times Tests, Math Journal p.190

Spelling- Next ten words in spicy sentences

Recorder money was due today.

Thanks for all of the Lego people for science!

Learning Goals due May 1

Homework April 8th

Math- Home Links p.310 (Lesson 8.2)

Spelling- First 10 words in spicy sentences (the students were given time to start this in class)

Science-Bring a Lego guy (or a doll of the same size-a couple inches is all)  If you have extras and don't mind bringing for a day, that'd be great!

Recorder money is due tomorrow (so that they can get a recorder by Thursday's music class)

Timelines need to be at school tomorrow (some can't find theirs and think it's at home-others may need to rewrite them).

Books for book trailer projects need to be at school by tomorrow (unless books have already been returned to the public/school library)

Tell a Story in Order

When telling a story, start at the beginning.  This may not be the beginning of your day.  If the event happened in the middle of the day, start there.  Introduce enough of the event so that we have some background, but we don't need to know about your breakfast (if it's got nothing to do with the main part of your story).

For example:

This was the big day of our youth group field trip.  Me, Adam, Roxanne, and some other friends were going to the Amlings Haunted House.  It was cool because they had carnival rides as well.  After going through the haunted house (and listening to Adam scream like a girl) we came outside to enjoy some rides.  Even though I was nervous, I went on the RING OF FIRE twice and was surprisingly fine.  You see, I’m one of those that gets motion sickness, and I mean really bad.  I thought my good luck would continue on the Tilt-a-Whirl, but BOY was I wrong!

Bright Beginnings in Writing

Capture my readers’ attention: Bright Beginning

·        It started off with a breakfast of scrambled eggs.  Normally, you wouldn’t care what I ate for breakfast, but unfortunately, today it matters.

·        Have you ever been on a tilt a whirl before?  Some think its fun, but it ended up not being so fun for me.

·        BARF!  That was pretty much the highlight of my day at the Amlings Haunted House.

·        Have you ever gotten so embarrassed that you didn’t think you could show your face again at school?  I have.  It all started with a breakfast of scrambled eggs…

·        One of the worst days of my childhood started off with a breakfast of scrambled eggs…

Homework April 4

Math-HomeLinks p. 309

Spelling- Take the two sets of homophones that you selected.  Write one sentence for each homophone pair and draw a picture that goes along with it.  These will be combined to make a class HOMOPHONE book! :)

Spelling-Study for spelling test

BIG wow party tomorrow= healthy snack provided and PJ day!  

Homework -Tuesday April 2

Spelling- Next 10 spicy sentences(correct spelling, punctuation, etc. is needed), study for practice spelling test

Math- Study for times tests (tomorrow)-each got a post it note with their next test on it

Book Trailer- Book to be finished in the next week or so

Problems with Blogger-News/Spelling Links

For some reason, I'm not able to upload the spelling and newsletter links where I normally do, so I've included them here just in case you need them.

Newsletter: April 1, 2013

Spelling: Ramona and her Father

Homework April 1, 2013

Spelling-First 10 words in spicy sentences

Reading-WORD ART of spring break.  Students can use wordle.net to create a computer generated word art (with your permission) or they can create one using plain paper.  Their main words should describe their break.  The bigger the word, the more important or more often the activity occurred over break.  They've created a wordle with me at school, and we went over this extensively so hopefully they understand what to do.

Centers Tuesday

Homework March 21st

Math-Study for Times Test

Spelling-Study for Test

Homework March 20th

Math-Math Journal p.179-180 (circled items only-torn out)

Writing:  See Below

Picking one activity on my timeline: Throwing up on my friend at the amusement park

Details:

·        Scrambled eggs for breakfast (this will become important later)

·        Amlings haunted house and carnival

·        Youth Group Trip

·        Adam, Roxanne, and other friends there

·        Remember: I get motionsick

·        RING OF FIRE-2 times=I did not get sick here

·        Tilt a whirl=not so lucky

o   Felt like I could go on because I was fine on the other ride

o   I know better

o   I know better

o   I know better

o   I don’t do well when I’m on things like merry-go-rounds where I go around in a circle

o   Felt sick

o   Knew I was going to barf

o   Waited until I couldn’t wait anymore

·        BARF!

·        Adam screamed

·        Adam screamed again

·        “It looks like scrambled eggs!”

·        “I can’t believe that you threw up on me!”

·        They had to shut down the whole ride to clean it up

·        MEGA embarrassing!!!!

·        Still get made fun of today

·         

Homework March 19th

Spelling- Next 10 words in spicy sentences

Writing-TIME LINE-this was explained in class (and in newsletter) but please have your child list in order 10-15 memorable moments in your child's life (that they could write about in detail).  It couldn't be their day of birth because they wouldn't remember it from their own memory. Here was my example (just listed with a rough date in order).

1989-Stitches
1990-Broken Arm
1995-Throwing Up on my friend at an amusement park
1995-Walcamp
2003-Graduation from college
2004-First day of teaching
2005-Grandma Strege's Funeral
2008-Wedding Day
2009-Riding a Camel
2011-Getting tossed White Water Rafting

Homework March 18th

Spelling-First 10 words in spicy sentences

Math- Home Links p.301

Report Card Envelopes Due TUES

Library Books Due!

Homework March 13th

Math-Home Links p.300

Reading-Somebody Wanted But So Chart and summary sheet.  This should be shared with a parent/sibling and signed to be returned to school (just a fun way to get the kids to talk about a book we've been sharing in school)

Homework March 12th

Spelling-Next 10 words in spicy sentences AND make corrections to first 10 spicy sentences

Math-Home Links p.299 AND study for Times Test

Guest Reader-Mrs. Rumoro

We got to hear a funny story called And the Dish Ran Away With the Spoon, which was a combination of Hey Diddle Diddle, other nursery rhymes, and a few run-ins with some of our favorite fairy tale stories!

Ms. Baldonado as Guest Reader!!

We had a great time listening to an adventure story of a cockroach trying to find his place in the world.  It was a great one: How the B-52 Cockroach Learned to Fly!

Homework February 28th

Spelling- Study for Spelling Test

Math- Addition/Subtraction with Regrouping WS

Homework February 27th

Math- ISAT review Worksheet

Reading-Scholastic News

Homework February 26th

Spelling-Next 10 spicy sentences (didn't get to check all of these in today just FYI)

Math-ISAT Extended Response (the students were given a problem on a Worksheet.  They're also bringing home what they worked on in class on this too so that they have an example.  They only have to do the SHOW YOUR WORK part of this problem.  They DO NOT need to do any of the writing.  This will be done in class. 

TIMES TEST and SPELLING practice test tomorrow

Homework Monday Feb. 25th

Spelling-First 10 spicy sentences

Math- ISAT booklet (circled problems #39-45 and then #1 short response)

Homework February 21

Spelling-study for spelling test

Homework-February 20th

Spelling-First 10 spicy sentences

Homework February 19th

Spelling-First 10 spicy sentences (students were given time to start in class)

Math- ISAT practice booklet CIRCLED PROBLEMS ONLY (If your child needs help, please do not help them.  Have them try their hardest and we will go over them all in class.)

Mrs. Fenske, our guest reader, with ENEMY PIE

Homework February 14th

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

The kiddos have a brief math assignment to do and their spelling test...that's it!

Math-Home Links p.289 #1 ONLY and p.290 (The kiddos will have to be careful when cutting out the prism because they don't want to cut out the questions that they have to answer.  They all have to add a line for "How many FACES? _____________" as the page didn't include it.

Spelling- Study for Final Test

Thanks!

Homework February 12th

Spelling- Next 10 words in spicy sentences and Practice Test

Math-TIMES TEST-ran out of time

PE SHOES!!

Homework February 11th

Spelling-First 10 words in spicy sentences:  check for correct spelling, punctuation, capital letters.

Math: Times Test AND Finish the other half of the symmetry picture.

Library Books due tomorrow

Civil Rights Timeline Pictures

Mrs. Carmody Guest Reader!

Mrs. Spillane Guest Reader Pictures!

Homework February 7th

Study for Spelling Test

Rosa Parks Comprehension Reading (the word search on the back is NOT required)

Homework February 6th

Math-Home Links p. 286

Rosa Parks Scholastic News-TO BE READ AND COMPLETED AT HOME!!

Homework February 5th

Spelling-Next 10 spicy sentences

Math- MJ p.143  (The students were given 20 minutes to do this in class. If something wasn't completed, it was being sent home...MOST finished)
        -HomeLinks p.282 (Lesson 6.4)

Civil Rights Timeline Pictures-DUE TOMORROW

Homework February 4th

Homework may seem heavy, but hopefully most of it was at least started....

Spelling-First 10 words in spicy sentences

Math-MJ p. 141 all 6 math boxes (times test Wednesday)

Civil Rights Picture due Wednesday (good goal would be to get the sketching done tonight)

Updated Conference Schedule

Wednesday, January 30^th

2:10 – 2:30 p.m. – Isabelle Jones

2:30 – 2:50 p.m. – Dagen Jones-Renfro

3:00 – 3:20 p.m. – _________________________

3:20 – 3:50 p.m. – _________________________

3:50 – 4:10 p.m. – Ezra Siegler

4:30 – 4:50 p.m. – Sam McDermott

4:50 – 5:10 p.m. – Kayla Satcher

5:10 – 5:30 p.m. – Patrick Carmody

5:30 – 5:50 p.m. – Stella Garsol

Thursday, January 31^st

7:30 – 7:50 a.m. – Maya Klippel

1:00 – 1:20 p.m. – Emi Koenig

1:30 – 1:50 p.m.  – Cerys Hattersley

1:50 – 2:10 p.m.  – Ajah Crittenden

2:10 – 2:30 p.m. –Gabe Newman

2:30 – 2:50 p.m. – Ace Stallings

2:50 – 3:10 p.m. – Cerys Hattersley

3:10 – 3:30 p.m. – Maddie Brooker

3:30 – 3:50 p.m. – Brendan Roy

3:50 – 4:10 p.m. – Allyson Rumoro

4:10 – 4:30 p.m. – Gia Reid

4:30 – 4:50 p.m. – Kaitlyn Spillane

5:10 – 5:30 p.m. – Jacob Delaney

5:30 – 5:50 p.m. – _________________________

5:50 – 6:10 p.m. – _________________________

6:10 – 6:30 p.m. – Tallin Rao

6:30-6:50 p.m. – Leonard Collins