January 14, 2024

Coming Soon…

Monday, January 15th

  • No School (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

Tuesday, January 16th

  • 80th Day of School- 80s Dress Up Day
  • ReadWorks Article & Questions (Quirino Cristiani) due
  • Finish Reading/Math NWEA/ NWEA Make Ups
  • Guyot Special Class: Art
  • Kalis Special Class: Music
  • Warneck Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)

Wednesday, January 17th

  • New ReadWorks article & questions assigned
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)

Thursday, January 18th

Friday, January 19th

  • No School (Staff Professional Development)

English Language Arts

Due to the shortened week as well as ongoing assessments, our ELA routine must take a pause. Our only quiz this week will be our MSTEP vocabulary Quiz. Please utilize the activities available in RAZ Kids (Vocab A-Z) to help study for Thursday’s quiz.

**MSTEP Homework Packet**

This homework assignment was sent home Friday, January 12th. Please stress the skills of reading the passages and looking back in the story to answer the questions. Complete sentences should be utilized for short answer type questions. Rewording the question in the answer is a great strategy to ensure a complete sentence. Thank you!

MSTEP Homework Packet #5 due 1/18

**Edmentum**

Edmentum Challenges run Saturday-Friday. 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 and 1 trophy in math. Additionally, a weekly trophy challenge is set up in the area of 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:

 

 


A Message from the Tech Department…

Automatic updates are pushed out to student chromebooks in the evening. In order for a chromebook to process the automatic update, the chromebook must be shut down and not just simply closed shut. Please have your child sign out and shut down their chromebook completely at night. Having to manually update the chromebook is a timely inconvenience during a student’s school day.

Thank you!


December Super Cougars

Congratulations to our December Super Cougars, Zoe, Ava, and Joaquin. They have gone above and beyond to be responsible, respectful, and safe. They enjoyed their Super Cougar lunch with Mr. Zielinski last week.


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. Fourth graders need to be responsible for their own absent work. I will not be hounding students for missing assignments. This helps to grow responsible, successful humans.

Please see the document below for ways to stay healthy so that absent work is not an issue. Please continue to alert us of any planned absences, so that I can make sure your child is prepared with any work they may miss.

Family Guide to a Happy and Healthy School Year

 


Pictures of the Week

 

January 7, 2024

Coming Soon…

Monday, January 8th

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

Tuesday, January 9th

Wednesday, January 10th

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

Thursday, January 11th

  • Start Reading NWEA
  • MSTEP HW Packet #4 due
  • Guyot Special Class: Music
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Warneck Special Class: Art

Friday, January 12th

  • Edmentum Trophies due
  • MSTEP Vocabulary (Week 7) Quiz
  • Vocabulary Quiz (What Do Illustrators Do?)
  • Comprehension Quiz (What Do Illustrators Do?)
  • 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. Please note that vocabulary words are listed in the graphic below.

 

**MSTEP Homework Packet**

This homework assignment was sent home Friday, December 22nd. Please stress the skills of reading the passages and looking back in the story to answer the questions. Thank you!

MSTEP Homework Packet #4 due 1/11

 


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.


Hot Cocoa Reading Challenge   

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We all know that reading is so very important. We are encouraging students to complete the marshmallow tasks, attach to the mug, decorate it, cut out, and return to your teacher by Tuesday, January 9th. All students who have completed 10 marshmallow tasks or 300 minutes of reading over the break will be awarded with a Swiss Miss hot cocoa in class. A hard copy was distributed to your child the week before break.

Hot Cocoa Reading Challenge

 


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 Asher C. for mastering his multiplication and division facts! He has earned his Prodigy login information. Keep up the great work!


Pictures of the Week

December 17, 2023

Coming Soon…

Monday, December 18th

  • It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas: Wear your craziest holiday clothes
  • Holiday School Sing-a-long
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Warneck Special Class: Music

Tuesday, December 19th

  • Chapter 3 Social Studies Test
  • Candy Cane Day: Wear red and white
  • ReadWorks article, “The High Dive” and questions due
  • Guyot Special Class: Art
  • Kalis Special Class: Music
  • Warneck Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)

Wednesday, December 20th

  • Holiday Character Day: Dress like your favorite holiday character
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)

Thursday, December 21st

  • Shine Bright Like a Light: Light up your wardrobe with holiday lights, tinsel, light up necklaces…
  • Spelling Test #4
  • M-STEP Homework Packet #3 Due
  • Guyot Special Class: Music
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Warneck Special Class: Art

Friday, December 22nd

  • ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas: Wear your Jammies to school
  • MSTEP Quiz #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. This week, students will focus on spelling, grammar, and writing skills. Spelling words  will be assessed Thursday, December 21st. Please note that students are provided individualized spelling lists for their test.  Groups are determined according to a pre-assessment which allows a student to work at his/her ability while also being challenged. Please see your child’s paper copy to determine their assigned word group. Activities are available on RAZ Kids (Vocabulary A to Z) to help your child practice their words independently.

**MSTEP Homework Packet**

This homework assignment was sent home Friday, December 15th. Please stress the skills of reading the passages and looking back in the story to answer the questions. Thank you!

MSTEP Homework Packet #3 due 12/21

 

**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 and 1 trophy in math. Trophies are earned by completing a Progress Check with 80% or higher. Students know how to check if they met their trophy goal.

 


Winter Celebration

On Friday, December 22nd, our classes will be enjoying a movie. We felt that popcorn and juice pouches would be a special treat as well. If you are able to provide any of the requested items, please sign up below. I am requesting that donated items be sent to school no later than Thursday, December 21st. If you are unable to click on a particular item, the item may no longer be needed. Thanks so much!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EAAAC2EA4F94-winter

 


Parent Connect

Did you know…students can access their academic progress as well as any missing assignment info too (with your help)!

Please access your Parent Connect account, and your child’s Student Connection PIN and login are listed for you to share with them (see below). This will help build independence and instill a sense of ownership and responsibility for their own learning.

Students can login HERE. This link is also posted in our Google Classroom for convenience.


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:

 


Pictures of the Week

December 10, 2023

Coming Soon…

Monday, December 11th

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

Tuesday, December 12th

  • ReadWorks Article & Questions (I Want a Phone!) due
  • Guyot Special Class: Art
  • Kalis Special Class: Music
  • Warneck Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)

Wednesday, December 13th

  • New ReadWorks article & Questions assigned
  • Smencil Sale
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)

Thursday, December 14th

  • MSTEP Homework Packet #2 due
  • Guyot Special Class: Music
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Warneck Special Class: Art

Friday, December 15th

  • Vocabulary Quiz
  • Comprehension Quiz
  • MSTEP Quiz #5
  • 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. Please note that vocabulary words are listed in the graphic below.

 

**MSTEP Homework Packet**

This homework assignment was sent home Friday, December 1st. Please stress the skills of reading the passages and looking back in the story to answer the questions. Thank you!

MSTEP Homework Packet #2 due 12/14

**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 and 1 trophy in math. 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 Remi! He mastered all of his addition and subtraction facts. He is now working on his multiplication and division facts 0-12s. Keep up the great work!

 


November Super Cougars

Congratulations to our November Super Cougars, Mason, Violet, and Lissette. They have gone above and beyond to be responsible, respectful, and safe. They enjoyed their Super Cougar lunch with Mr. Zielinski last week.


Pictures of the Week

December 3, 2023

Coming Soon…

Monday, December 4th

  • “Let’s Be Inclusive!” Assembly
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Warneck Special Class: Music

Tuesday, December 5th

  • ReadWorks Article & Questions (Carlos in the Spotlight) due
  • Guyot Special Class: Art
  • Kalis Special Class: Music
  • Warneck Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)

Wednesday, December 6th

  • New ReadWorks article & Questions assigned
  • High Touch High Tech- Up, Up, and Away Science Presentation
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)

Thursday, December 7th

  • MSTEP Homework Packet # 1 due
  • Guyot Special Class: Music
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Warneck Special Class: Art

Friday, December 8th

  • Vocabulary Quiz
  • Comprehension Quiz
  • M-STEP Quiz #4
  • Guyot Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Kalis Special Class: Art
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • First Trimester Report Cards Available on Parent Connect

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, December 1st. Please stress the skills of reading the passages and looking back in the story to answer the questions. Thank you!

MSTEP Homework Packet #1 due 12/7

**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 and 1 trophy in math. Trophies are earned by completing a Progress Check with 80% or higher. Students know how to check if they met their trophy goal.


Pictures of the Week

November 26, 2023

Coming Soon…

Monday, November 27th

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

Tuesday, November 28th

  • ReadWorks article, “Jesse Owens” and questions due
  • Guyot Special Class: Art
  • Kalis Special Class: Music
  • Warneck Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)

Wednesday, November 29th

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

Thursday, November 30th

  • Metropark’s “French Voyageurs” Presentation
  • Guyot Special Class: Music
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Warneck Special Class: Art

Friday, December 1st


English Language Arts

In third grade we will use an anchor text for 2 weeks. This week, students will focus on spelling, grammar, and writing skills. Spelling words and grammar will be assessed Friday, December 1st. Please note that students are provided individualized spelling lists for their test.  Groups are determined according to a pre-assessment which allows a student to work at his/her ability while also being challenged. Please see your child’s paper copy to determine their assigned word group. Please use these words to complete the spelling contract located on the back of the Weekly Spelling assignment.

**Weekly Homework**

This homework assignment was sent home Friday, November 17th. Your child’s hard copy individualized list will be highlighted. The first 12 words utilize a spelling pattern; whereas, the last 3 words are common words that every third grader should know. Students are to complete activities totaling 20 points and attach them to the activity paper.

Weekly Homework (Spelling Contract 3) due 12/1/2023

 

**Edmentum**

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

 


Parent Connect

Did you know…students can access their academic progress as well as any missing assignment info too (with your help)!

Please access your Parent Connect account, and your child’s Student Connection PIN and login are listed for you to share with them (see below). This will help build independence and instill a sense of ownership and responsibility for their own learning.

Students can login HERE. This link is also posted in our Google Classroom for convenience.


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 Jolene! She mastered all of her addition and subtraction facts. She is now working on her multiplication and division facts 0-12s.

Also, a kudos goes out to Ian! He mastered his multiplication and division facts up to 12s and has earned his Prodigy login info. Way to go!

 


Pictures of the Week

November 19, 2023

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Coming Soon…

Monday, November 20th

  • NWEA Testing (Language Arts)
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Warneck Special Class: Music

Tuesday, November 21st

  • ReadWorks article, “A School Trip to the Aquarium” and questions due
  • ReadWorks article revisions due by midnight
  • Guyot Special Class: Art
  • Kalis Special Class: Music
  • Warneck Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)

Wednesday, November 22nd

  • No School (Thanksgiving Break)

Thursday, November 23rd

  • No School (Thanksgiving Break)

Friday, November 24th

  • No School (Thanksgiving Break)

English Language Arts

In third grade we will use an anchor text for 2 weeks. This week, students will focus on spelling, grammar, and writing skills. Spelling words and grammar will be assessed Friday, December 1st. Please note that students are provided individualized spelling lists for their test.  Groups are determined according to a pre-assessment which allows a student to work at his/her ability while also being challenged. Please see your child’s paper copy to determine their assigned word group. Please use these words to complete the spelling contract located on the back of the Weekly Spelling assignment.

**Weekly Homework**

This homework assignment was sent home Friday, November 17th. Your child’s hard copy individualized list will be highlighted. The first 12 words utilize a spelling pattern; whereas, the last 3 words are common words that every third grader should know. Students are to complete activities totaling 20 points and attach them to the activity paper.

Weekly Homework (Spelling Contract 3) due 12/1/2023

 

**Edmentum**

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


October Super Cougars

Introducing October’s Super Cougars! Katie, Sophia, and Sundus have proven to be safe, responsible, and respectful students in third grade. They earned Culver’s lunch with Mr. Zielinski. We are so proud of them!


Reflections

All third graders had previously worked on a writing piece using the theme “I am hopeful because…”. 

“I am hopeful because…” is also the theme for the Reflections contest this year. If your child would like to submit his/her writing for the Reflections contest, please sign and return the consent form (it is going home on Monday, 11/13). If your child participates in the Reflections contest, he/she will earn 2 extra credit points on this writing assignment. We are pleased to see so many being returned for submission.

Please click the link to view more information on Reflections: https://sites.google.com/site/apptacouncil/reflections

 


Student Connect/Parent Connect

Did you know…students can access grades and missing assignments too (with your help)!

When accessing your Parent Connect account, your child’s Student Connection PIN and login are listed for you to share with them (see below). This will help build independence and instill a sense of ownership and responsibility for their own learning.

Students can login HERE. This link is also posted in our Google Classroom for convenience.

We will be updating the grades in the grade book throughout the week. Please be sure to encourage your child to check in and see how they are doing with the content and work completion.


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 Katie and Johnathan. They both mastered their multiplication facts up to 12s and have earned their Prodigy login info. Way to go!

 


Pictures of the Week

November 12, 2023

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Coming Soon…

Monday, November 13th

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

Tuesday, November 14th

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

Wednesday, November 15th

  • Chapter 2 Social Studies Test
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)

Thursday, November 16th

  • Picture Retake Day
  • Mobile Dentist
  • Weekly Homework, “A New Ball Game” due
  • Guyot Special Class: Music
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Warneck Special Class: Art

Friday, November 17th


English Language Arts

This week we will be piloting our other reading series, Wonders. We will be exploring vocabulary and comprehension; however, no tests will take place at the end of the week.

**Weekly Homework**

This homework assignment was sent home Friday, November 10th. Please stress the skills of reading the passages and looking back in the story to answer the questions. Thank you!

A New Ball Game due Thursday, 11/16

**Edmentum**

Third grade’s focus is earning trophies as students navigate their learning path. Students are encouraged to earn 2 trophies in the area of reading. Trophies are earned by completing a Progress Check with 80% or higher. Students know how to check if they met their trophy goal. New challenges open on Saturdays!

 


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

 


Message from the Green Team

We came in 4th place this year for the Clean Water Contest and just missed the $1000 prize by less than 30 votes.  We did get a $250 wild card cash prize for our participation though.  Thank you to all of you who voted for Arno and pledged to help keep our local waterways clean!  We will use the $250 to help with courtyard cleanup this spring.


Reflections

All third graders have been working on a writing piece using the theme “I am hopeful because…”. 

“I am hopeful because…” is also the theme for the Reflections contest this year. If your child would like to submit his/her writing for the Reflections contest, please sign and return the consent form (it is going home on Monday). If your child participates in the Reflections contest, he/she will earn 2 extra credit points on this writing assignment.

Please click the link to view more information on Reflections: https://sites.google.com/site/apptacouncil/reflections


Pictures of the Week

November 5, 2023

Coming Soon…

Monday, November 6th

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

Tuesday, November 7th

  • No School for Students

Wednesday, November 8th

  • Book Fair Purchase Day (Kalis @ 11:00am, Guyot @ 1:15pm, Warneck @ 3:00pm)
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Parent Teacher Conferences, 5:00-7:30 pm

Thursday, November 9th

  • Half Day-Dismissal @ 11:30am
  • Parent Teacher Conferences, 12:45-3:15 pm & 5:00-7:30 pm

Friday, November 10th


English Language Arts

In third grade we will use an anchor text for 2 weeks. This week, students will focus on spelling, grammar, and writing skills. Spelling words and grammar will be assessed this Friday. Please note that students are provided individualized spelling lists for their test.  Groups are determined according to a pre-assessment which allows a student to work at his/her ability while also being challenged. Please see your child’s paper copy to determine their assigned word group. Please use these words to complete the spelling contract located on the back of the Weekly Spelling assignment.

**Weekly Homework**

This homework assignment was sent home Friday, November 3rd. Your child’s hard copy individualized list will be highlighted. The first 12 words utilize a spelling pattern; whereas, the last 3 words are common words that every third grader should know. STudents are to complete activities totaling 20 points.

Weekly Homework (Spelling Contract 2) due 11/10/2023

 

**Edmentum**

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


M-STEP Practice Tests - Edulastic

 

Dear Third Grade Families,

Your child will be taking the M-STEP assessment this Spring. M-STEP is a 21st Century online test. It is designed to gauge how well students are mastering state standards. In order to help prepare your child to do his/her best on this state assessment, we have some planned activities that take place both at home and at school.

Starting on Friday, November 3rd, or Monday, November 6th, third graders should have brought home or will bring home 10 M-STEP vocabulary words to study at home and an extra credit crossword puzzle. If students complete and return the extra credit crossword puzzle, they will earn 1 extra credit point on the quiz. On Fridays, the students will be quizzed on these words. Starting in late January, after the students have had time to get use to studying for the words and taking the quiz- when your child earns a 80% or better on Friday’s quiz, he/she will earn a charm for his/her M-STEP charm necklace, which is an ongoing reflection of their accomplishments. Every Friday your child will bring home M-STEP vocabulary words and he/she will be quizzed on the following Friday.

Next week in the classroom, we will begin to use an online reading program called ReadWorks. Readworks is a program that requires reading, answering multiple choice questions, and written responses. Readworks passages and questions are similar to what will appear on the M-STEP. 

Also, after the students take the Winter NWEA assessment (end of January/early February), students who reach their personal growth goal will be rewarded during an assembly. 

Starting on Friday, December 1st, your child’s weekly homework will be M-STEP practice packets. If your child earns 80% or better on their M-STEP practice weekly homework, they will also earn a charm towards their M-STEP charm necklace. Homework packets will be sent home on Friday and will be due back to school by the next Thursday.

Thank you for your continued support at home,

Mr. Zielinski

Mrs. Guyot

Mrs. Kalis

Mrs. Warneck


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:

Kudos to Penny D. for earning 100% fact fluency on her multiplication/division facts. She has earned her Prodigy login information. Keep up the great work!



Pictures of the Week

 

October 29, 2023

Coming Soon…

Monday, October 30th

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

Tuesday, October 31st

  • No Backpacks today
  • Halloween Parade, 10:00am
  • Half Day-Students dismissed at 11:30am
  • Guyot Special Class: Art
  • Kalis Special Class: Music
  • Warneck Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)

Wednesday, November 1st

  • Metropark’s “Three Fires” Presentation
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)

Thursday, November 2nd

  • Weekly Homework ,”Friends Go Shopping” due
  • Guyot Special Class: Music
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Warneck Special Class: Art

Friday, November 3rd

  • Vocabulary Quiz
  • Comprehension Quiz
  • Book Fair Preview Day
  • 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. Please note that vocabulary words are listed in the graphic below.

**Weekly Homework**

This homework assignment was sent home Friday, October 27th. Please stress the skills of reading the passages and looking back in the story to answer the questions. Thank you!

Friends Go Shopping due Thurs., 11/2

**Edmentum**

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

 


Big Ideas Math Chapter 5: Patterns and Fluency

In this chapter, your student is learning about patterns and fluency. We are using multiplication tables to solve problems and find patterns. One way to find numbers to work with is a number hunt! Look for numbers and groups of items in real life as a reason for using a multiplication table.

• Print out a copy of the multiplication table with factors 1 through 10. Challenge your student to find numbers in everyday life that are listed on the multiplication table. For example, your student might say that there are 63 students in third grade. Ask your student, “What is the quotient of 63 divided by 7?” On their multiplication table, ask them to find 63 in the row of 7. Then ask, “In what column is 63?” Have them explain how this helps them find 63 ÷ 7.

• Make it fun for your student! Challenge them to find several numbers in everyday life. Then, ask them a multiplication or division question related to each number. Encourage them to then solve the question using their multiplication table. For every question they answer correctly, color in the number they found. Consider rewards for correct answers.

• Point out the bicycle rack at your local park. Ask, “How many wheels do these bikes have?” Encourage your student to think of how they can use their multiplication table to answer the question.

• Encourage your student to look for patterns in the multiplication table. Ask, “Which numbers are the same? Do they have the same or different factors? What can you conclude?”

By the end of this chapter, your student should feel confident using a multiplication table and using patterns to solve problems. Encourage your student to use their multiplication table to solve multiplication and division questions. Have a great time scavenger hunting!

Multiplication Table

 


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:

Kudos to Amelia S. for earning 100% fact fluency on her addition/subtraction facts. She has graduated on to the multiplication and division program. Keep up the great work!

Also, congratulations to Ava F., Lily S., and Nola J. They have each mastered their multiplication facts up to 12s and have earned their Prodigy login info. Way to go, girls!


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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