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April 21, 2024

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Monday, April 22nd

  • Guyot Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Warneck Special Class: Music

Tuesday, April 23rd

  • Readworks article due
  • Guyot Special Class: Art
  • Kalis Special Class: Music
  • Warneck Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)

Wednesday, April 24th

  • Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)

Thursday, April 25th

Friday, April 26th

  • Edmentum trophies due
  • Spelling Test 10
  • Guyot Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Kalis Special Class: Art
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Literature (Library)

 

MSTEP Preparation

We are in the home stretch before MSTEP testing, so we are taking a break away from our normal routine. Students will continue to practice their test-taking skills while reviewing concepts from the entire school year. We are building stamina as well as independence, as teachers will be unable to assist students with any part of this state-wide assessment. Feel free to click on the link below to view the sample MSTEP questions. You may find it very eye opening to see what your child will be expected to do!

The testing schedule is as follows:

Tues., 4/30  Math MSTEP

Wed., 5/1  Math MSTEP

Tues. 5/7  ELA MSTEP

Wed., 5/8  ELA MSTEP

 

Below are the steps to access the MSTEP practice questions:

1. Click on the above link: https://wbte.drcedirect.com/MI/portals/mi

2. Click Online Tools Training under the MSTEP picture

3. Click on Sample Item Sets (Click Here)

4. Click on Grade 3

5. Click on English Language Arts or Mathematics

6. Enter in the Sample username and password (provided on the Sign In page)

Thank  you for your continued support at home.

 

**MSTEP Homework Packet**

This homework assignment was sent home Friday, April 12th. Please stress the skills of reading the passages and looking back in the story to answer the questions. Thank you!

MSTEP Homework Packet #18 due 4/25/24

 

English Language Arts 

This week we will focus on MSTEP Review (Writing skills/self-assessment using rubrics) and spelling. Using provided rubrics, students will score sample writings, and then the actual score will be revealed. This will reiterate the expectations we have been using all year. Also, using their spelling words, students will practice phonetic patterns each week. A spelling assessment will take place on Friday, April 26th.

**Edmentum**

Third grade’s focus is earning trophies as students navigate their individualized learning path. Students are encouraged to earn 2 trophies in the area of reading, 1 trophy in math, and 1 trophy in language arts. Trophies are earned by completing a Progress Check with 80% or higher. Students know how to check if they met their trophy goal.

 

Reflex Math

Please remember that mastery of multiplication and division facts is the goal for the end of third grade. The report card will be marked accordingly. Students should be completing a session of ReflexMath daily. We try to fit it in during the school day, but this is not always possible. Please remind your child after school in case it hasn’t been completed yet for the day. So far, here are the classroom stats:

Congratulations to Cody, Jolene, Alice, and Johnathan. They mastered their multiplication facts up to 12s and have earned their Prodigy login info to use after M. Way to go!

 

 

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April 14, 2024

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Monday, April 15th

  • APHS Play @ Arno
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Warneck Special Class: Music

Tuesday, April 16th

  • Edmentum Reward: Kahoot and Hat Day
  • Readworks article due
  • Guyot Special Class: Art
  • Kalis Special Class: Music
  • Warneck Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)

Wednesday, April 17th

  • 3 Branches of Government Capitol Tour Zoom
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)

Thursday, April 18th

  • Fire Drill
  • MSTEP Homework Packet #17 due
  • Guyot Special Class: Music
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Warneck Special Class: Art

Friday, April 19th

MSTEP Preparation

We are in the home stretch before MSTEP testing, so we are taking a break away from our normal routine. Students will continue to practice their test-taking skills while reviewing concepts from the entire school year. We are building stamina as well as independence, as teachers will be unable to assist students with any part of this state-wide assessment.

The testing schedule is as follows:

Tues., 4/30  Math MSTEP

Wed., 5/1  Math MSTEP

Tues. 5/7  ELA MSTEP

Wed., 5/8  ELA MSTEP

 

Reflex Math

Please remember that mastery of multiplication and division facts is the goal for the end of third grade. The report card will be marked accordingly. Students should be completing a session of ReflexMath daily. We try to fit it in during the school day, but this is not always possible. Please remind your child after school in case it hasn’t been completed yet for the day. So far, here are the classroom stats:

Congratulations to Kyla. She mastered her multiplication facts up to 12s and has earned his Prodigy login info. Way to go!

 

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April 7, 2024

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Monday, April 8th

  • Solar Eclipse Viewing
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Warneck Special Class: Music

Tuesday, April 9th

  • Readworks article due
  • Guyot Special Class: Art
  • Kalis Special Class: Music
  • Warneck Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)

Wednesday, April 10th

  • Smencils Sales ($2 smencils and $3 smens)
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)

Thursday, April 11th

Friday, April 12th

  • Edmentum trophies due
  • Spelling Test #9
  • Grammar Quiz
  • Guyot Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Kalis Special Class: Art
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • MSTEP Vocabulary Week 19 Quiz

 

English Language Arts 

In third grade we will use an anchor text for 2 weeks. In the first week, students will use the text to build vocabulary knowledge as well as utilize comprehension strategies to understand the text. Both vocabulary knowledge and understanding of the text will be assessed on the first Friday. The second week will focus on spelling, grammar, and writing skills. Spelling words and grammar will be assessed on the second Friday of our story. In addition, students will explore phonetic patterns each week. Grammar and spelling assessments will take place on Friday.

 

**MSTEP Homework Packet**

This homework assignment was sent home Thursday, March 21st. Please stress the skills of reading the passages and looking back in the story to answer the questions. Thank you!

MSTEP Homework Packet #16 due 4/11/24

**Edmentum**

Third grade’s focus is earning trophies as students navigate their individualized learning path. Students are encouraged to earn 2 trophies in the area of reading, 1 trophy in math, and 1 trophy in language arts. Trophies are earned by completing a Progress Check with 80% or higher. Students know how to check if they met their trophy goal.

 

Partial Solar Eclipse

Monday, April 8th we will be viewing the solar eclipse at Arno. A post with a permission slip was sent out via ParentSquare on Monday, April 1st. Please be sure to fill it out and indicate if you give permission for your child to go outside and view the eclipse through school-provided glasses.
If your child will not be attending school on Monday (I know families may be traveling to Ohio for the day to observe the eclipse at 100% totality), please let us know asap.
Here is the link to the Parent Square post. Please note that you must be logged into Parent Square to sign the digital form:
https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/31243954
If you are having difficulty completing the form, please try the following:
1. Use a different device.
2. Make sure you are logged in using the email provided in Parent Connect.
3. Signatures must match exactly to what is provided in Parent Square.
4. Many individuals have been successfully accessing the form via the Parent Square app instead of the email.

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March 31, 2024

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Monday, April 1st

  • Guyot Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Warneck Special Class: Music

Tuesday, April 2nd

Wednesday, April 3rd

  • Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)

Thursday, April 4th

Friday, April 4th

  • Edmentum trophies due
  • Guyot Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Kalis Special Class: Art
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • MSTEP Vocabulary Week 18 Quiz

 

English Language Arts 

In third grade we will use an anchor text for 2 weeks. In the first week, students will use the text to build vocabulary knowledge as well as utilize comprehension strategies to understand the text. Both vocabulary knowledge and understanding of the text will be assessed on the first Friday. The second week will focus on spelling, grammar, and writing skills. Spelling words and grammar will be assessed on the second Friday of our story. In addition, students will explore phonetic patterns each week. Grammar and spelling assessments will take place on Friday.

 

**MSTEP Homework Packet**

This homework assignment was sent home Thursday, March 21st. Please stress the skills of reading the passages and looking back in the story to answer the questions. Thank you!

MSTEP Homework Packet #15 due 4/4/24

**Edmentum**

Third grade’s focus is earning trophies as students navigate their individualized learning path. Students are encouraged to earn 2 trophies in the area of reading, 1 trophy in math, and 1 trophy in language arts. Trophies are earned by completing a Progress Check with 80% or higher. Students know how to check if they met their trophy goal.

 

Illness & Absences

We are at that time of the year when the weather changes and illnesses are a result. Please remember that your child must be responsible to retrieve any work they missed and turn it in within the time allotted (2 days for every one day absent). Absent work, as well as any materials needed to complete the work, are available on Google Classroom. If a family emergency occurs, we encourage you to reach out to your child’s teacher for additional time.

So many students have been absent recently. Please be sure to check Parent Connect for any missing scores. Many missing scores are simply because a student is absent the day an assignment is due. If a child needs extra copies, they are more than welcome to check at school. Third graders need to be responsible for their own absent work. We will not be hounding students for missing work. This helps to grow responsible, successful humans.

 

Math Chapter 15: Find Perimeter and Area 

In this chapter, your student is learning how to find perimeter and area. Your student will use perimeter to find unknown side lengths of polygons, use area to compare rectangles with the same perimeter, and use perimeter to compare rectangles with the same area. The vocabulary word for this chapter is perimeter.

Build your student’s ability to find perimeter and area on your next trip to the library!

• Before you go to your local library, grab a tape measure or ruler, and a notebook to keep track of your measurements. As you look for books, encourage your student to seek out different-sized books. Once your student has a selection of books, choose one and ask, “How can you find the perimeter of this book?” Have your student measure and record the perimeters of the different books. Remind your student to round to the nearest whole number before adding the side lengths together.
• While your student is measuring the perimeters of different books, measure a book yourself. Note the perimeter, length, and width of the book. Then say to your student, “The perimeter of this book is [x inches] and the length is [x inches]. What is the width?” Encourage your student to find the width without measuring.
• Next, choose one of the perimeters your student found in his or her initial measurements. Ask your student to draw a different rectangle that has the same perimeter. Then ask, “Which has the greater area, the book or your rectangle?”

By the end of this chapter, your student should feel confident with the learning targets and success criteria. Encourage your student to think of other real-life situations in which they can find perimeter and area.

Have a great time at the library!

 

Reflex Math

Please remember that mastery of multiplication and division facts is the goal for the end of third grade. The report card will be marked accordingly. Students should be completing a session of ReflexMath daily. We try to fit it in during the school day, but this is not always possible. Please remind your child after school in case it hasn’t been completed yet for the day. So far, here are the classroom stats:

Congratulations to Ava Rose. She mastered her multiplication facts up to 12s and has earned his Prodigy login info. Way to go!

 

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March 17, 2024

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Monday, March 18th

  • Guyot Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Warneck Special Class: Music
  • Read at night

Tuesday, March 19th

  • Penny Wars
  • Readworks article due (“Spring Into Poetry” )
  • Guyot Special Class: Art
  • Kalis Special Class: Music
  • Warneck Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)

Wednesday, March 20th

  • Wear it Wednesday: You read around the world! Wear your travel clothes.
  • Mr. Peace Assembly- Be Your Best Self!
  • Tornado Drill
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)

Thursday, March 21st

  • March Madness PBIS Reward for students with 4 or fewer flip downs- Wear Tennis Shoes
  • Rock Your Socks Fundraiser- Donate $1 to wear crazy socks  and support AP’s Cognitive Impairment Programs
  • Fire Drill
  • MSTEP Homework Packet #14 due
  • Guyot Special Class: Music
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Warneck Special Class: Art
  • Unplugged night

Friday, March 22nd

  • February Edmentum Reward: Pajama Hat Day
  • Edmentum trophies due
  • Guyot Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Kalis Special Class: Art
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • MSTEP Vocabulary Week 17 Quiz
  • Read at night

 

English Language Arts 

In third grade we will use an anchor text for 2 weeks. In the first week, students will use the text to build vocabulary knowledge as well as utilize comprehension strategies to understand the text. Both vocabulary knowledge and understanding of the text will be assessed on the first Friday. The second week will focus on spelling, grammar, and writing skills. Spelling words and grammar will be assessed on the second Friday of our story. In addition, students will explore phonetic patterns each week. Grammar and spelling assessments will take place on Friday.

**MSTEP Homework Packet**

This homework assignment was sent home Thursday, March 14th. Please stress the skills of reading the passages and looking back in the story to answer the questions. Thank you!

MSTEP Homework Packet #14 due 3/21/24

**Edmentum**

Third grade’s focus is earning trophies as students navigate their individualized learning path. Students are encouraged to earn 2 trophies in the area of reading, 1 trophy in math, and 1 trophy in language arts. Trophies are earned by completing a Progress Check with 80% or higher. Students know how to check if they met their trophy goal.

 

Reflex Math

Please remember that mastery of multiplication and division facts is the goal for the end of third grade. The report card will be marked accordingly. Students should be completing a session of ReflexMath daily. We try to fit it in during the school day, but this is not always possible. Please remind your child after school in case it hasn’t been completed yet for the day. So far, here are the classroom stats:

 

Congratulations to Mason. He mastered his multiplication facts up to 12s and has earned his Prodigy login info. Way to go!

 

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March 10, 2024

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Monday, March 11th

  • Magic of Stories Assembly; Book Order Forms Due
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Warneck Special Class: Music

Tuesday, March 12th

Wednesday, March 13th

  • Wear it Wednesday: Wear a hat with words on it
  • Smencils Sale ($2 per Smencil, $3 per Smen)
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)

Thursday, March 14th

Friday, March 15th

  • No School (Staff Professional Development)

English Language Arts 

In third grade we will use an anchor text for 2 weeks. In the first week, students will use the text to build vocabulary knowledge as well as utilize comprehension strategies to understand the text. Both vocabulary knowledge and understanding of the text will be assessed on the first Friday. The second week will focus on spelling, grammar, and writing skills. Spelling words and grammar will be assessed on the second Friday of our story. In addition, students will explore phonetic patterns each week. Please note that vocabulary words are listed in the graphic below.

 

**MSTEP Homework Packet**

This homework assignment was sent home Friday, February 2nd. Please stress the skills of reading the passages and looking back in the story to answer the questions. Thank you!

MSTEP Homework Packet #13 due 3/14/23

**Edmentum**

Third grade’s focus is earning trophies as students navigate their individualized learning path. Students are encouraged to earn 2 trophies in the area of reading, 1 trophy in math, and 1 trophy in language arts. Trophies are earned by completing a Progress Check with 80% or higher. Students know how to check if they met their trophy goal.

Chapter 13: Classify Two-Dimensional Shapes

Dear Family,

In this chapter, your student is learning how to classify two-dimensional shapes. The lessons address how to identify parallel sides and right angles of quadrilaterals, as well
as how to describe, classify, and draw quadrilaterals.
The vocabulary words for this chapter are: angle, parallel sides, parallelogram, polygon, quadrilateral, rectangle, rhombus, right angle, side, square, trapezoid, and vertex. Build your student’s ability to classify two-dimensional shapes on your next road trip!

  • On your next road trip, encourage your student to take note of road signs along your route. For this chapter, your student is focusing on quadrilaterals, which are shapes with four sides. While traveling, help your student keep an eye out for quadrilaterals with different side lengths and angles. When your student spies a road sign, ask, “How many right angles does the shape have? How many pairs of parallel sides?” Then, ask your student to name the quadrilateral. Remind your student that a quadrilateral can have more than one name.
  • Make your road trip a visual scavenger hunt! Encourage your student to find examples of the following quadrilaterals: trapezoid (exactly 1 pair of parallel sides), parallelogram (2 pairs of parallel sides), rectangle (2 pairs of parallel sides, 4 right angles), rhombus (2 pairs of parallel sides, 4 equal sides), and square (2 pairs of parallel sides, 4 equal sides, and 4 equal angles). Once your student has spied two different quadrilaterals, ask, “How are they alike? How are they different?”
  • If your student hasn’t spied all of the quadrilaterals, he or she can draw a road sign using the missing quadrilateral shape! After drawing the road sign, ask your student to explain why this quadrilateral is different from another quadrilateral. For example, if your student draws a trapezoid road sign, ask him or her to explain why this shape is not a square. By the end of this chapter, your student should feel confident with the learning targets and success criteria on the next page. Encourage your student to classify quadrilaterals by each correct name and to explain their reasoning for each name.

Have a great time at your next road trip!

 

March is Reading Month! (MIRM)

This year to celebrate March is Reading Month, our entire school will be “reading around the world”, by reading books that take place on the various continents or books that teach us about each continent. In class, students will be keeping track of their “travels” in their own personal reading passport!  Read around the world with us at home using the travel itinerary below! Each week, find a book about or from each of the continents listed below. 

Travel Itinerary  

March 11-14: Europe

March 18-22: Africa & Australia

 

Track Your “Travels” at Home!

Keep track of all of your reading at home using the attached map. For each book you read at home, color in a piece of a continent.  Books do not have be from or about any specific continent to count. Use the attached reading log to record any reading your child does at home. Try to fill as many continents as possible before March 22! Students who return the completed map during the week of March 18-22 will get to take a picture with their map to be posted on the Arno Caring Cougar Facebook Page.

Around the World Map & Log

February Super Cougars

Congratulations to our February Super Cougars, Dominick, Averie, and Nola. They have gone above and beyond to be responsible, respectful, and safe. They enjoyed their Super Cougar lunch with Mr. Zielinski last week.

 

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March 3, 2024

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Monday, March 4th

  • Guyot Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Warneck Special Class: Music
  • Read at Night

Tuesday, March 5th

  • Penny Wars
  • Readworks article due (“Sharkskin and Swimsuits” )
  • Guyot Special Class: Art
  • Kalis Special Class: Music
  • Warneck Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)

Wednesday, March 6th

  • Wear it Wednesday: Be a Book Character
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)

Thursday, March 7th

Friday, March 8th

  • End of Second Trimester
  • Edmentum Trophies due
  • MSTEP Vocabulary Week 15 Quiz
  • Guyot Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Kalis Special Class: Art
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Read at Night

 

English Language Arts 

In third grade we will use an anchor text for 2 weeks. In the first week, students will use the text to build vocabulary knowledge as well as utilize comprehension strategies to understand the text. Both vocabulary knowledge and understanding of the text will be assessed on the first Friday. The second week will focus on spelling, grammar, and writing skills. Spelling words and grammar will be assessed on the second Friday of our story. In addition, students will explore phonetic patterns each week.

 

**MSTEP Homework Packet**

This homework assignment was sent home Friday, February 2nd. Please stress the skills of reading the passages and looking back in the story to answer the questions. Thank you!

MSTEP Homework Packet #12 due 3/7/24

**Edmentum**

Third grade’s focus is earning trophies as students navigate their individualized learning path. Students are encouraged to earn 2 trophies in the area of reading, 1 trophy in math, and 1 trophy in language arts. Trophies are earned by completing a Progress Check with 80% or higher. Students know how to check if they met their trophy goal.

 

Elementary School Code of Conduct

Just a reminder regarding Arno’s Code of Conduct. We’ve experienced an uptick in dress code infractions. If you could please take a moment to read  over this information with your child, we would greatly appreciate it.

STUDENT DRESS CODE
The staff of the Elementary schools expect all students to be neatly and appropriately dressed and groomed at all times while in school and at all school functions. Clothing and general appearance of all students shall be in keeping with the intent of this policy. The spirit of the Allen Park dress and grooming regulations are best reflected in the following two excerpts from the Allen Park Board of Education policy:

“Students are expected to determine their patterns of dress and grooming, provided that such
dress and grooming do not interfere with the health and safety of themselves or others and does
not interfere with the educational process of the school.”

In order to assist students and parents to comply with this provision, the following guidelines have been developed. The school administrator and staff will uphold the following regulations:

1. Clothing should not be so torn or so loose fitting as to be inappropriate or immodest.

2. Students are not to wear items of clothing which have obscene or vulgar statements or
pictures, which promote alcohol, tobacco, or illegal substances. Shirts that convey a
negative attitude should not be worn to school. Also, students should not wear clothing
that promotes violence or fighting; such as “wrestling t-shirts”.

3. Shoes or footwear must be worn at all times. Sandals must be worn with socks. Flip-flops do
not make good shoes for children to wear to school, especially for gym and recess.

4. Hats are not to be worn in the building and must be kept in the student’s
cubby or locker during the school day.

5. Makeup and all other cosmetic products are prohibited. This includes fake fingernails and
“tattoos”.

6. No bare midriffs, “fishnet” shirts, bare backs, halter tops, spandex, spaghetti straps, low
cut or loose fitting tank shirts or transparent clothing are permitted at any time. However,
sleeveless tops that fit tightly around both the shoulder and the neck will be permitted. In
general, school clothing should be age appropriate and modest.

7. Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be at least fingertip length when one’s arms are extended
straight at one’s sides.

8. Coats and jackets, and other outerwear should not be worn in class.

Exceptions to the above for “special” days may be declared by the administration.

These guidelines are offered as general statements so that students and parents can select and purchase clothing appropriate to the school environment. As in most other things, good judgment
and common sense are the ultimate standards.

Students who arrive at school inappropriately dressed will be referred to the principal and asked to remedy the problem. This may involve being sent home to change a particular article of clothing.

 

Reflex Math

Please remember that mastery of multiplication and division facts is the goal for the end of third grade. The report card will be marked accordingly. Students should be completing a session of ReflexMath daily. We try to fit it in during the school day, but this is not always possible. Please remind your child after school in case it hasn’t been completed yet for the day. So far, here are the classroom stats:

Congratulations to Ryan. He mastered his multiplication facts up to 12s and has earned his Prodigy login info. Way to go!

 

March is Reading Month! (MIRM)

This year to celebrate March is Reading Month, our entire school will be “reading around the world”, by reading books that take place on the various continents or books that teach us about each continent. In class, students will be keeping track of their “travels” in their own personal reading passport!  Read around the world with us at home using the travel itinerary below! Each week, find a book about or from each of the continents listed below. 

Travel Itinerary  

March 2-8: Asia

March 11-14: Europe

March 18-22: Africa & Australia

 

Track Your “Travels” at Home!

Keep track of all of your reading at home using the attached map. For each book you read at home, color in a piece of a continent.  Books do not have be from or about any specific continent to count. Use the attached reading log to record any reading your child does at home. Try to fill as many continents as possible before March 22! Students who return the completed map during the week of March 18-22 will get to take a picture with their map to be posted on the Arno Caring Cougar Facebook Page.

Around the World Map & Log

 

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February 25, 2024

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Monday, February 26th

  • Guyot Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Warneck Special Class: Music
  • Read at Night

Tuesday, February 27th

Wednesday, February 28th

  • Wear it Wednesday: Wear a shirt with words on it.
  • Guyot EIC Field Trip
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)

Thursday, February 29th

  • MSTEP Homework Packet #11 due 2/29/24
  • Guyot Special Class: Music
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Warneck Special Class: Art
  • Unplugged Night: Disconnect from electronics

Friday, March 1st

  • Edmentum Trophies due
  • MSTEP Vocabulary Week 14 Quiz
  • Guyot Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Kalis Special Class: Art
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Read at Night

English Language Arts 

In third grade we will use an anchor text for 2 weeks. In the first week, students will use the text to build vocabulary knowledge as well as utilize comprehension strategies to understand the text. Both vocabulary knowledge and understanding of the text will be assessed on the first Friday. The second week will focus on spelling, grammar, and writing skills. Spelling words and grammar will be assessed on the second Friday of our story. In addition, students will explore phonetic patterns each week. Please note that vocabulary words are listed in the graphic below.

 

**MSTEP Homework Packet**

This homework assignment was sent home Friday, February 2nd. Please stress the skills of reading the passages and looking back in the story to answer the questions. Thank you!

MSTEP Homework Packet #11 due 2/29/24

**Edmentum**

Third grade’s focus is earning trophies as students navigate their individualized learning path. Students are encouraged to earn 2 trophies in the area of reading, 1 trophy in math, and 1 trophy in language arts. Trophies are earned by completing a Progress Check with 80% or higher. Students know how to check if they met their trophy goal.

 

March is Reading Month! (MIRM)

This year to celebrate March is Reading Month, our entire school will be “reading around the world”, by reading books that take place on the various continents or books that teach us about each continent. In class, students will be keeping track of their “travels” in their own personal reading passport!  Read around the world with us at home using the travel itinerary below! Each week, find a book about or from each of the continents listed below. 

Travel Itinerary  

February 26-March 1: South America

March 2-8: Asia

March 11-14: Europe

March 18-22: Africa & Australia

 

Track Your “Travels” at Home!

Keep track of all of your reading at home using the attached map. For each book you read at home, color in a piece of a continent.  Books do not have be from or about any specific continent to count. Use the attached reading log to record any reading your child does at home. Try to fill as many continents as possible before March 22! Students who return the completed map during the week of March 18-22 will get to take a picture with their map to be posted on the Arno Caring Cougar Facebook Page.

Around the World Map & Log

 

Guidelines for Cold Weather Gear

In an effort to keep our students safe and healthy, please plan to send your child to school with the following gear based on morning temperatures. Please keep in mind that we do have an outside recess in the morning when the temperatures are much chillier than later in the day.

 

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Monday, February 19th

  • No School – Winter Break

Tuesday, February 20th

  • No school – Winter Break

Wednesday, February 21st

  • Language Arts NWEA
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)

Thursday, February 22nd

Friday, February 23rd

  • Edmentum Reward: Pajama Day!
  • Edmentum Trophies due
  • MSTEP Vocabulary Week 13 Quiz
  • Guyot Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Kalis Special Class: Art
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Literature (Library)

 

English Language Arts

Since this is a three day week, we will be working on a vocabulary strategy and a grammar concept. We will be discussing and utilizing the vocabulary strategy of context clues. This strategy helps the students to decipher unknown meanings of words. In turn, knowing the meaning of words also helps build comprehension of texts. Our grammar concept for the week is commas. These two concepts will be practiced informally through in class activities and then informally assessed with EdPuzzles on Thursday and Friday.

**MSTEP Homework Packet**

This homework assignment was sent home Thursday, February 8th. Please stress the skills of reading the passages and looking back in the story to answer the questions. Thank you!

MSTEP Homework Packet #10 due 2/22/24

**Edmentum**

Third grade’s focus is earning trophies as students navigate their individualized learning path. Students are encouraged to earn 2 trophies in the area of reading, 1 trophy in math, and 1 trophy in language arts. Trophies are earned by completing a Progress Check with 80% or higher. Students know how to check if they met their trophy goal.

 

Math Chapter 12: Understand Time, Liquid Volume, and Mass

Dear Family,

In this chapter, your student is learning how to understand time, liquid volume, and mass. The lessons address how to tell time to the nearest minute and measure elapsed time. The lessons also address how to understand, estimate, and measure liquid volumes in metric units and masses of objects. The vocabulary terms for this chapter are: elapsed time, time interval, liquid volume, liter (L), milliliter (mL), mass, gram (g), and kilogram (kg). Do you and your student enjoy biking or walking outside? The next time you and your student head outdoors, bring along a notepad, a wrist watch (with an analog face), and a 1-liter water bottle.

• Start your adventure by telling and measuring time. If you have begun
walking or biking, ask your student to make note of your starting time
using the wrist watch. Ask, “What is another way to say the time?” Your
student can reply, “___ minutes after ___” or “___ minutes before ___.”

• After time has elapsed, ask your student to look at the watch once more.
Ask, “How long have we been biking (or walking)?” Encourage your student
to use the analog clock to count the minutes or to use a number line to find
the elapsed time.

• Take out your 1-liter water bottle. Ask, “Which units should you use to
measure the liquid volume of this bottle, liters or milliliters?” Encourage
your student to explain his or her reasoning. During your outdoor
adventure, keep an eye out for containers or areas that hold liquid, such as
rain barrels or ponds. Continue asking your student to choose a unit of
measure.

• Point out different objects such as picnic tables or leaves. Ask, “Which
units should you use to measure the mass, grams or kilograms?” Ask your
student to explain his or her reasoning. Then challenge your student to
estimate the mass!

By the end of this chapter, your student should feel confident with the learning targets and success criteria. Encourage your student to think of other contexts for estimating and measuring time, liquid volumes, and masses. Build your student’s understanding of time, liquid volume, and mass during your next outdoor adventure!

 

Environmental Interpretive Center Field Trip

The third grade classes will be taking a field trip to the University of Michigan-Dearborn Environmental Interpretive Center. 

Kalis & Warneck on Tuesday, February 27th, 8:45am-11:20am

Guyot on Wednesday, February 28th, 8:45am-11:20 am

It is very important that you arrive to school on time.  We will leave Arno at 8:45, and return to Arno around 11:20 to be back in time for lunch.

We will be learning how to identify different types of trees, how to tap syrup from maple trees, and activities related to this experience. This field trip does require a hike through the woods, so please send your child to school with winter snow boots, winter coat, hats, gloves, and scarves.

Chaperones should meet us at University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Environmental Interpretive Center at 9:00am. 

The Environmental Interpretive Center is located on the campus of the University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-Dearborn). The Center is on the corner of Fair Lane Drive and Monteith Boulevard.

The address is 4901 Evergreen Rd, Dearborn, MI 48128

Parking is available in the 3rd level of the Monteith Parking Structure adjacent to the Center. Parking is free at this location.

Below is a map to help direct you to parking and our final destination.

EIC Directions

 

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Monday, February 12th

  • Last day for E.I.C. Field Trip chaperones to turn in their background checks
  • Heart Spirit Week: “Tackle Heart Disease”- Wear your favorite team or jersey
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Warneck Special Class: Music

Tuesday, February 13th

  • Heart Spirit Week: “Good Vibes for a Healthy Heart”- Wear Tie Dye
  • Readworks article due (“The Telephone, the Lightbulb, and Lewis Latimer” )
  • Social Studies Ch. 4 Test
  • Guyot Special Class: Art
  • Kalis Special Class: Music
  • Warneck Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)

Wednesday, February 14th

  • Heart Spirit Week: “Love Your Healthy Heart!”- Wear pink, red, or hearts
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Valentine’s Celebration

Thursday, February 15th

  • Heart Spirit Week: “Your Future Looks Healthy!”- Dress like your future self
  • MSTEP Homework Packet #9 due 2/15/24
  • Guyot Special Class: Music
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Warneck Special Class: Art

Friday, February 16th

  • Heart Spirit Week: “AP Teams Up Against Heart Disease”- Wear green and white for AP
  • Edmentum Trophies due
  • MSTEP Vocabulary Week 12 Quiz
  • Grammar Quiz (Pronouns)
  • Spelling Test #6
  • Guyot Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Kalis Special Class: Art
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Literature (Library)

 

English Language Arts

In third grade we will use an anchor text for 2 weeks. In the first week, students will use the text to build vocabulary knowledge as well as utilize comprehension strategies to understand the text. Both vocabulary knowledge and understanding of the text will be assessed on the first Friday. The second week will focus on spelling, grammar, and writing skills. Spelling words and grammar will be assessed on the second Friday of our story. In addition, students will explore phonetic patterns each week.

**MSTEP Homework Packet**

This homework assignment was sent home Thursday, February 8th. Please stress the skills of reading the passages and looking back in the story to answer the questions. Thank you!

MSTEP Homework Packet #9 due 2/15/24

**Edmentum**

Third grade’s focus is earning trophies as students navigate their individualized learning path. Students are encouraged to earn 2 trophies in the area of reading, 1 trophy in math, and 1 trophy in language arts. Trophies are earned by completing a Progress Check with 80% or higher. Students know how to check if they met their trophy goal.

 

Valentine’s Day

On Wednesday, February 14th, the third grade classes will be having a little celebration. Students may bring in valentine cards for their classroom.

  • Mrs. Guyot’s Class: 30 students
  • Mrs. Kalis’s Class: 30 students
  • Mrs. Warneck’s Class: 29 students

It is best to just have your child write his/her name on each card instead of including who the card is for. This makes for a speedier delivery in class.

We are also asking for donations of juice pouches and Krispy Kreme heart-shaped donuts. If you would be willing to donate either of these items, please click on the signup link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EAAAC2EA4F94-valentines

 

Upcoming Field Trip

We are going on a field trip to the University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Environmental Interpretive Center. Students will report to Arno at 8:30am and will be transported via bus to and from this field trip.  The permission slip has already been sent to parents/guardians via the ParentSquare app. Please see below for when your classroom will be attending the field trip.

Tues., Feb. 27th: Mrs. Kalis’s Class

Tues., Feb. 27th: Mrs. Warneck’s Class

Wed., Feb. 28th: Mrs. Guyot’s Class

Leave Arno at 8:40am

Program runs from 9:15-10:45am

Return to Arno around 11:10 am

*ALL CLASSES WILL EAT LUNCH AT SCHOOL*

During this field trip, we will be learning how to identify different types of trees, how to tap syrup from maple trees, and activities related to this experience. 

If you would like to chaperone for this field trip, please let your child’s teacher know. Chaperones will be hiking outside in the woods with students and will need to provide their own transportation to and from this field trip. All chaperones need to have an approved background check on file with Allen Park Public Schools. Background checks must be turned in by 2/12/24 so central office has time to process them. 

 

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