Dear Third Grade Families,
It has been a true privilege to work with your children this school year. Watching their hard work, growth, and the joy they feel when achieving their goals has been an amazing experience.
We wish you all the best as you head into fourth grade and are confident your children will continue to do their best. Have a wonderful and restful summer!
Best wishes,
The Third Grade Teachers
Monday, June 9th
Tuesday, June 10th
Wednesday, June 11th
Thursday, June 12th
Our classes will be walking to Boccabella Park (6/9), Pretty Family Park (6/10), and Harold Duda/Barney Park (6/11).
Volunteers/chaperones are not required for these walking park field trips; however, if you do decide to join us, please have an iChat on file. Here is the link: https://app.informedk12.com/link_campaigns/ichat?token=hirxsVorRcxrZnNJY1j3ta8F
Please review our park schedule below and click on the button to sign up for a particular job.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EAAAC2EA4F94-57128410-local
Arno Summer Reading
Allen Park Public Library Summer Reading
Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Journal
2025-BN-Kids-Summer-Reading-Journal
Monday, June 2nd
Tuesday, June 3rd
Wednesday, June 4th
Thursday, June 5th
Friday, June 6th
Greenfield Village
Hooray! Our field trip is just around the corner. On June 4th, please remember the following:
1. Apply sunscreen before dropping off your child in the morning. Adults are not allowed to do this during the day.
2. Have your child wear tennis shoes. They will be walking from 9:00am-2:00pm. 3. Bring a disposable lunch with drink (if your child has not pre-ordered one).
4. Students should leave all money at home, and please remind your child not to ask their chaperone to buy them anything.
5. Arrive to school on time. Bus leaves at 8:40.
Chaperones
Thank you for volunteering to supervise our students while attending our Greenfield Village field trip on Wednesday, June 4th. All chaperones will need to drive their own cars and meet us near the Greenfield Village bus drop off area (red brick circle drive) at 9:10am. Please bring a bag to hold their group’s lunches. A digital assignment will be provided to each group the morning of the trip. While exploring the Village, please refrain from entering gift shops and making any purchases. If you choose to do so, please do so after the bus departs.
Library & Local Parks
Allen Park Library
Third grade will be going to the Allen Park Library on Friday, June 6th. Please have your child wear tennis shoes as we will be participating in field day this day as well.
Local Parks
Our classes will be walking to Boccabella Park (6/9), Pretty Family Park (6/10), and Harold Duda (Barney)Park (6/11).
Volunteers/chaperones are not required for these walking park field trips; however, if you do decide to join us, please have an iChat on file. Here is the link: https://app.informedk12.com/link_campaigns/ichat?token=hirxsVorRcxrZnNJY1j3ta8F
Please review our park schedule below and click on the button to sign up for a particular job.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EAAAC2EA4F94-57128410-local
Monday, May 26th
Tuesday, May 27th
Wednesday, May 28th
Thursday, May 29th
Friday, May 30th
Hooray! Our field trip is just around the corner. On June 4th, please remember the following:
1. Apply sunscreen before dropping off your child in the morning. Adults are not allowed to do this during the day.
2. Have your child wear tennis shoes. They will be walking from 9:00am-2:00pm.
3. Bring a disposable lunch with drink (if your child has not pre-ordered one).
4. Students should leave all money at home, and please remind your child not to ask their chaperone to buy them anything.
5. Arrive to school on time. Bus leaves at 8:40.
Chaperones
Thank you for volunteering to supervise our students while attending our Greenfield Village field trip on Wednesday, June 4th. All chaperones will need to drive their own cars and meet us near the Greenfield Village bus drop off area (red brick circle drive) at 9:10am. Also, all chaperones need to bring a bag to hold their group’s lunches. Chaperones can pick when and where they would like to eat lunch. While exploring the Village, please refrain from entering gift shops and making any purchases. If you choose to do so, please do so after you sign out your child on-site and the bus departs.
Also in June, third graders will be walking to the Allen Park Public Library and various local parks. Please click HERE to acknowledge your approval/disapproval for your child to attend these field trips. Parents are welcome to stop by and help supervise.*
*As with any chaperone opportunity, an iChat Background Check form must be completed and approved before attending. Click HERE to complete this form. A confirmation will be sent once approved.
Did you know you can get FREE or discounted tickets to some of Michigan’s most popular State Parks and attractions? The Michigan Activity Pass program is available to all Michigan residents and tickets can be obtained online with your Allen Park Library Card. To see what attractions are available, simply go to https://miactivitypass.org/.
The Detroit Free Press posted a wonderful article today detailing what Michigan Residents need to know to utilize this wonderful service. The article can be found at https://www.freep.com/story/
Monday, May 19th
Tuesday, May 20th
Wednesday, May 21st
Thursday, May 22nd
Friday, May 23rd
Library & Local Parks
Also in June, third graders will be walking to the Allen Park Public Library and various local parks. Please click HERE to acknowledge your approval/disapproval for your child to attend these field trips. Parents are welcome to stop by and help supervise.*
*As with any chaperone opportunity, an iChat Background Check form must be completed and approved before attending. Click HERE to complete this form. A confirmation will be sent once approved.
Classroom Volunteers – Up to 8 volunteers per class to help with activities, student transitions, and general support throughout the day.You are welcome to sign up for one or both roles if available!
Click Here to Sign Up:https://www.signupgenius.
All volunteers must pass a background check.
Please complete the form using the link below:
https://app.informedk12.com/
Volunteer Check-In:
When you arrive, please enter through the main office doors to sign in. After checking in, head to the playground to meet the Field Day Committee for your assignment.
Thank you for your support in making this a memorable day for our students!
We will finish out the year reading our favorite third grade novel, Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White. All of the chapters read in class are available as a read aloud in Google Classroom for students who may be absent. I am also including the entire ebook in the link below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10t1LV5o3F4iIs6UHzh67t7iHpe1I2wTt/view?usp=sharing
To culminate the conclusion of our book, we hope to view the movie as a special treat for the end of the school year.
Monday, May 12th
Tuesday, May 13th
Wednesday, May 14th
Thursday, May 15th
Friday, May 16th
Greenfield Village
On Wednesday, June 4th, the third graders will be heading to Greenfield Village. This trip will be FREE for students due to the generosity of the Arno PTA!!! Click HERE to complete your child’s permission slip.
If interested in attending as a chaperone*, a note was distributed on Friday. The fee per chaperone is $32 ($14 admission + $18 ride pass). If a chaperone has a membership with rides, there is not a fee. Make sure you bring your membership card. If a chaperone has a regular membership (rides not included), the fee will be $18 for the ride pass. Make sure you bring your membership card as well. All chaperones will be responsible for his/her transportation to the Village. Both Chaperone note and chaperone money are due by Friday, May 16th, 2025.
Library & Local Parks
Also in June, third graders will be walking to the Allen Park Public Library and various local parks. Please click HERE to acknowledge your approval/disapproval for your child to attend these field trips. Parents are welcome to stop by and help supervise.*
*As with any chaperone opportunity, an iChat Background Check form must be completed and approved before attending. Click HERE to complete this form. A confirmation will be sent once approved.
Monday, May 5th
Tuesday, May 6th
Wednesday, May 7th
Thursday, May 8th
Friday, May 9th
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. 5/6 ELA MSTEP
Wed., 5/7 ELA MSTEP
Mon., 5/12 & Tues., 5/13 NWEA (ELA)
Wed., 5/14 & Thurs., 5/15 NWEA (Math)
Please let your child’s teacher know as soon as possible if these dates interfere with any previously scheduled family plans resulting in an absence. We will reschedule your child’s test accordingly.
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
6. Follow the prompts to get through the introduction screens; the questions will follow.
Thank you for your continued support at home.
**MSTEP Homework Packet**
This homework assignment was sent home Thursday, April 17th. Please stress the skills of reading the passages and looking back in the story to answer the questions. Thank you!
MSTEP Homework Packet #19 due 5/8/25
**Edmentum**
This year’s focus for Edmentum is earning trophies. Students are encouraged to earn 1 trophy in the area of reading, 1 in the area of math, and 1 in the area of language arts. Trophies are earned by completing a Progress Check with 80% or higher. Students were also shown how to check if they met their trophy goal. Please encourage your child to focus on one trophy at a time. This will help them be more successful on the Progress Check. Please do not assist your child with this task. This program is set at your child’s level. If they get answers correct when assisted by an adult, the questions will become too difficult too quickly which will raise a student’s frustration level. When students struggle, not only are we building grit, but also the program will adjust to a lower academic level.
Each month, one student from each class is recognized for accomplishing the most trophies. Grades 2-5 also compete in monthly trophy challenges. Grade levels can earn rewards, such as board game time, Blookit time, pj day, hat day, extra recess, etc.
Third Grade will be walking to the Allen Park Public Library and various local parks. Please sign below to acknowledge your approval/disapproval for your child to attend these field trips.
Cost: Free
Friday, June 6th @ Allen Park Public Library (No chaperones needed)
Kalis 8:40-10:20am
Warneck 9:40-11:20am
Guyot 1:10-2:50
Monday, June 9th @ Boccabella Park, 8:45-11:15am
Tuesday, June 10th @ Pretty Family Park, 8:45-10:15am
Wednesday, June 11th @ Harold Duda Park (Barney Park), 8:45-10:15am
Parents are welcome to stop by and help supervise. If attending, please complete the following background check form (if not already on file):
https://app.informedk12.com/link_campaigns/ichat?token=hirxsVorRcxrZnNJY1j3ta8F
Please remind your child to wear close-toed shoes these days. Crocs are not recommended.
Please sign HERE to acknowledge your approval/disapproval for your child to attend these walking field trips.
Monday, April 28th
Tuesday, April 29th
Wednesday, April 30
Thursday, May 1st
Friday, May 2nd
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., 4/29 Math MSTEP
Wed., 4/30 Math MSTEP
Tues. 5/6 ELA MSTEP
Wed., 5/7 ELA MSTEP
Mon., 5/12 & Tues., 5/13 NWEA (ELA)
Wed., 5/14 & Thurs., 5/15 NWEA (Math)
Please let your child’s teacher know as soon as possible if these dates interfere with any previously scheduled family plans resulting in an absence. We will reschedule your child’s test accordingly.
Snack Request
The school is providing a small snack for the students on the first day of each MSTEP test. We are hoping to provide a snack for EVERY testing session, both MSTEP and NWEA. If you are able to provide requested individually packaged snacks, please sign up below. All donations should be brought to school prior to our testing dates. If possible, please label them “Third Grade”. Any excess snacks will be utilized during our end of the school year activities. Thank you so much!
https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/50925488
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. Follow the prompts to get through the introduction screens; the questions will follow.
Thank you for your continued support at home.
**MSTEP Homework Packet**
This homework assignment was sent home Thursday, April 17th. 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 5/1/25
**Edmentum**
This year’s focus for Edmentum is earning trophies. Students are encouraged to earn 1 trophy in the area of reading, 1 in the area of math, and 1 in the area of language arts. Trophies are earned by completing a Progress Check with 80% or higher. Students were also shown how to check if they met their trophy goal. Please encourage your child to focus on one trophy at a time. This will help them be more successful on the Progress Check. Please do not assist your child with this task. This program is set at your child’s level. If they get answers correct when assisted by an adult, the questions will become too difficult too quickly which will raise a student’s frustration level. When students struggle, not only are we building grit, but also the program will adjust to a lower academic level.
Each month, one student from each class is recognized for accomplishing the most trophies. Grades 2-5 also compete in monthly trophy challenges. Grade levels can earn rewards, such as board game time, Blookit time, pj day, hat day, extra recess, etc.
Every student and staff member at Arno Elementary will receive a Field Day shirt, generously provided by the PTA. The design and color were carefully chosen to celebrate and strengthen our amazing school community. This year, all grade levels will be sporting the same bold “Arno Green” to symbolize unity as our students learn together, work together, and grow together. Our dedicated staff will be showing their support in “Pridefully Purple,” representing the wisdom, devotion, and resilience they bring to our Arno community.
*Please use the link below to place an order for a field day shirt. Please note this includes all students, teachers, support staff, paraprofessionals, and title one support.
Order online using the link below.
https://forms.gle/frAHZVo8KpWU893x5
Deadline to order is Monday, April 28th!
Mark your calendars: Field Day will take place on Friday, June 6th.
Monday, April 21st
Tuesday, April 22nd
Wednesday, April 23rd
Thursday, April 24th
Friday, April 25th
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., 4/29 Math MSTEP
Wed., 4/30 Math MSTEP
Tues. 5/6 ELA MSTEP
Wed., 5/7 ELA MSTEP
Mon., 5/12 & Tues., 5/13 NWEA (ELA)
Wed., 5/14 & Thurs., 5/15 NWEA (Math)
Please let your child’s teacher know as soon as possible if these dates interfere with any previously scheduled family plans resulting in an absence. We will reschedule your child’s test accordingly.
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. Follow the prompts to get through the introduction screens; the questions will follow.
Thank you for your continued support at home.
**MSTEP Homework Packet**
This homework assignment was sent home Thursday, April 17th. Please stress the skills of reading the passages and looking back in the story to answer the questions. Thank you!
MSTEP Homework Packet #17 due 4/24/25
**Edmentum**
This year’s focus for Edmentum is earning trophies. Students are encouraged to earn 1 trophy in the area of reading, 1 in the area of math, and 1 in the area of language arts. Trophies are earned by completing a Progress Check with 80% or higher. Students were also shown how to check if they met their trophy goal. Please encourage your child to focus on one trophy at a time. This will help them be more successful on the Progress Check. Please do not assist your child with this task. This program is set at your child’s level. If they get answers correct when assisted by an adult, the questions will become too difficult too quickly which will raise a student’s frustration level. When students struggle, not only are we building grit, but also the program will adjust to a lower academic level.
Each month, one student from each class is recognized for accomplishing the most trophies. Grades 2-5 also compete in monthly trophy challenges. Grade levels can earn rewards, such as board game time, Blookit time, pj day, hat day, extra recess, etc.
Monday, April 14th
Tuesday, April 15th
Wednesday, April 16th
Thursday, April 17th
Friday, April 18th
Reading: Text Structure (Fiction & Nonfiction)
**ReadWorks**
This week’s ReadWorks article is “Keisha Smiles”. It was assigned on Tuesday, April 1st and will be due on April 7th.
Please encourage your child to read the article, use the digital tools to mark up the text, and find evidence when answering the questions. We are also requiring students to complete any short answer questions using complete sentences by restating the question in their answer. As a class, we will practice test taking strategies while reviewing the answers to the questions together. Students earning less than an 80% will then be provided an opportunity to revise their answers. We are trying to not only encourage students to be more thoughtful when answering questions the first time, but also allowing students to use the modeled strategies in future ReadWorks article assignments. Students that pay attention during the review will do well with this weekly assignment.
Below is your child’s weekly homework assignment. If your student happens to misplace this assignment, one will always be posted in the blog to print an additional copy. In addition, students are strengthening their time management skills. Please do not wait until the last minute to complete this.
This homework assignment was sent home Friday, April 4th. Please stress the skills of reading the passages and looking back in the story to answer the questions. Feel free to “mark-up the text” to show evidence of answers. We are requiring students to complete any short answer questions using complete sentences by restating the question in their answer. Thank you!
**Edmentum**
This year’s focus for Edmentum is earning trophies. Students are encouraged to earn 1 trophy in the area of reading, 1 in the area of math, and 1 in the area of language arts. Trophies are earned by completing a Progress Check with 80% or higher. Students were also shown how to check if they met their trophy goal. Please encourage your child to focus on one trophy at a time. This will help them be more successful on the Progress Check. Please do not assist your child with this task. This program is set at your child’s level. If they get answers correct when assisted by an adult, the questions will become too difficult too quickly which will raise a student’s frustration level. When students struggle, not only are we building grit, but also the program will adjust to a lower academic level.
Each month, one student from each class is recognized for accomplishing the most trophies. Grades 2-5 also compete in monthly trophy challenges. Grade levels can earn rewards, such as board game time, Blookit time, pj day, hat day, extra recess, etc.
**MSTEP Preparation**
At the end of each week, third graders should bring home 10 M-STEP vocabulary words to study at home and an extra credit crossword puzzle. On the following Friday, the students will be quizzed on these words. If students complete and return the extra credit crossword puzzle before they take the quiz, they will earn 1 extra credit point on the quiz. Students can utilize Reading A-Z (Vocabulary A-Z) to help them study their words independently.
MSTEP Vocabulary & Crossword Week #20
