Coming Soon…

Monday, April 28th

• ReadWorks article, “Learning on the Soccer Field” and questions due
• Guyot Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
• Kalis Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
• Warneck Special Class: Music

Tuesday, April 29th

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

Wednesday, April 30

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

Thursday, May 1st

• MSTEP Homework Packet #18 due
• Guyot Special Class: Music
• Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
• Warneck Special Class: Art

Friday, May 2nd

• ALICE Evacuation Drill
• Edmentum Trophies due (1 Reading, 1 Math, 1 Language Arts)
• Guyot Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
• Kalis Special Class: Art
• Warneck Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
• Half Day (11:30 dismissal)

It’s Testing Season

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.

FREE Field Day T-Shirt Orders Due Monday, April 28th!

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.

Pictures of the Week

Coming Soon…

Monday, April 21st

• No School

Tuesday, April 22nd

• ReadWorks article, “The Whys of Weather” and questions due
• Guyot Special Class: Art
• Kalis Special Class: Music
• Warneck Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)

Wednesday, April 23rd

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

Thursday, April 24th

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

Friday, April 25th

• Edmentum Trophies due (1 Reading, 1 Math, 1 Language Arts)
• Guyot Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
• Kalis Special Class: Art
• Warneck Special Class: Media Literature (Library)

It’s Testing Season

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.

Pictures of the Week

Coming Soon…

Monday, April 14th

• ReadWorks article, “Keisha Smiles” and questions due
• Guyot Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
• Kalis Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
• Warneck Special Class: Music

Tuesday, April 15th

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

Wednesday, April 16th

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

Thursday, April 17th

• MSTEP Homework Packet #16 due
• Guyot Special Class: Music
• Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
• Warneck Special Class: Art
• Detroit Zoo Virtual Class Chat

Friday, April 18th

• MSTEP Week 20 Vocabulary Quiz & Crossword due
• Edmentum Trophies due (1 Reading, 1 Math, 1 Language Arts)
• Guyot Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
• Kalis Special Class: Art
• Warneck Special Class: Media Literature (Library)

English Language Arts

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.

**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

Pictures of the Week

Coming Soon…

Monday, April 7th

• ReadWorks article, “Crossing the Finish Line” and questions due
• Guyot Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
• Kalis Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
• Warneck Special Class: Music

Tuesday, April 8th

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

Wednesday, April 9th

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

Thursday, April 10th

• MSTEP Homework Packet #15 due
• Guyot Special Class: Music
• Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
• Warneck Special Class: Art

Friday, April 11th

• MSTEP Week 19 Vocabulary Quiz & Crossword due
• Edmentum Trophies due (1 Reading, 1 Math, 1 Language Arts)
• Lansing Capitol Building Tour (via Zoom)
• Guyot Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
• Kalis Special Class: Art
• Warneck Special Class: Media Literature (Library)

English Language Arts

Writing: Opinion Writing
Grammar: Combining Sentences with Verbs
Spelling: oo, u_e, ue, ew, u, oo, ou

**ReadWorks**

This week’s ReadWorks article is “Crossing the Finish Line”. 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.

**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 #19

Pictures of the Week

Coming Soon…

Monday, March 31st

• ReadWorks article, “Blue Bloods of the Sea” and questions due
• Guyot Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
• Kalis Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
• Warneck Special Class: Music

Tuesday, April 1st

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

Wednesday, April 2nd

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

Thursday, April 3rd

• MSTEP Homework Packet #14 due
• Guyot Special Class: Music
• Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
• Warneck Special Class: Art

Friday, April 4th

• MSTEP Week 18 Vocabulary Quiz & Crossword due
• Edmentum Trophies due (1 Reading, 1 Math, 1 Language Arts)
• Guyot Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
• Kalis Special Class: Art
• Warneck Special Class: Media Literature (Library)

English Language Arts

Anchor Text: Elizabeth Leads the Way
Phonics: Vowel Sounds: au, aw, a, ough
Vocabulary- Context Clues & Prefixes and Suffixes
Comprehension- Author’s Point of View & Cause and Effect

**ReadWorks**

This week’s ReadWorks article is “Blue Bloods of the Sea”. It was assigned on Tuesday, March 18th and will be due on March 31st.

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.

**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 #18

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.

A Message from Mrs. Smalley

Pictures of the Week

Coming Soon…

Monday, March 17th

• ReadWorks article, “Computers vs. Books” and questions due
• Guyot Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
• Kalis Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
• Warneck Special Class: Music
• Read at Night

Tuesday, March 18th

• Penny Wars: Pennies and bills are positive; nickels, dimes, and quarters are negative.
• Guyot Special Class: Art
• Kalis Special Class: Music
• Warneck Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)

Wednesday, March 19th

• Wear It Wednesday: Wear a hat with words on it
• Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
• Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
• Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)

Thursday, March 20th

• MSTEP Homework Packet #13 due
• Guyot Special Class: Music
• Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
• Warneck Special Class: Art
• Bingo for Books 6:30pm (Pre-registration required)
• Unplugged Night: Turn off technology, turn on your imagination.

Friday, March 21st

• Wear PJs and bring your favorite book to school.
• MSTEP Week 17 Vocabulary Quiz & Crossword due
• Edmentum Trophies due (1 Reading, 1 Math, 1 Language Arts)
• Guyot Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
• Kalis Special Class: Art
• Warneck Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
• Read at Night

English Language Arts

Writing: Opinion Writing
Grammar: Future Tense Verbs
Spelling: oi, ou, oy, ow

**ReadWorks**

This week’s ReadWorks article is “Computers vs. Books”. It was assigned on Tuesday, March 11th and will be due on Monday, March 17th.

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.

**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 #17

Picture Day

Picture Day and Yearbook Ordering
https://inter-state.com/order.

Spring Picture day is March 20th- Enter Code: 93790MB
Yearbook Sales end March 21st- Enter Code: 919

Pictures of the Week

Coming Soon…

Monday, March 10th

• ReadWorks article, “Famous African Americans: Maya Angelou” and questions due
• Guyot Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
• Kalis Special Class: Media Literature (Library)- Book exchange
• Warneck Special Class: Music
• Read at Night

Tuesday, March 11th

• Penny Wars: Pennies and bills are positive; nickels, dimes, and quarters are negative.
• Guyot Special Class: Art
• Kalis Special Class: Music
• Warneck Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)

Wednesday, March 12th

• Wear It Wednesday: Dress up like your favorite book character or influential woman.
• Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)- Book exchange
• Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
• Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)

Thursday, March 13th

• Unplugged Night: Turn off technology, turn on your imagination.
• MSTEP Homework Packet #12 due
• MSTEP Week 16 Vocabulary Quiz & Crossword due
• Guyot Special Class: Music
• Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
• Warneck Special Class: Art

Friday, March 14th

• No School (Teacher Professional Development)

English Language Arts

Anchor Text: Poetry, The Winningest Woman of the Iditarod Dog Sled Race and The Braves Ones
Phonics: Singular Nouns to Plural Nouns, add -s, -ss, -sh, -ch, or -x
Vocabulary- Definitions
Comprehension- Theme

**ReadWorks**

This week’s ReadWorks article is “Famous African Americans: Maya Angelou”. It was assigned on Tuesday, March 4th and will be due on Monday, March 10th.

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.

**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 #16

Weather

Spring is headed our way, but please keep in mind that temps are still frigid for our morning recesses. Please make sure that your child has a winter coat to enjoy outside recess. Once the “real feel” temperature reaches 50 degrees, students will just require long sleeves.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Conferences

Spring conferences are by request of your child’s teacher; however, if you feel the need for a conference, feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher.

Math Chapter 13: Classify Two-Dimensional Shapes

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.

Pictures of the Week

Coming Soon…

Monday, March 3rd

• ReadWorks article, “No Horsing Around” and questions due
• Guyot Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
• Kalis Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
• Warneck Special Class: Music

Tuesday, March 4th

• Penny Wars: Pennies and bills are positive; nickels, dimes, and quarters are negative.
• Guyot Special Class: Art
• Kalis Special Class: Music
• Warneck Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)

Wednesday, March 5th

• Wear It Wednesday: Wear a shirt with words on it.
• Bookmark Competition Contest submissions due
• Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
• Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
• Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)

Thursday, March 6th

• Unplugged Night: Turn off technology, turn on your imagination.
• MSTEP Homework Packet #11 due
• Guyot Special Class: Music
• Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
• Warneck Special Class: Art

Friday, March 7th

• Read at Night
• MSTEP Week 15 Vocabulary Quiz & Crossword due
• Edmentum Trophies due (1 Reading, 1 Math, 1 Language Arts)
• Guyot Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
• Kalis Special Class: Art
• Warneck Special Class: Media Literature (Library)- Book exchange

English Language Arts

Writing: Informational Writing
Grammar: Past Tense Verbs
Spelling: Prefixes (pre-, dis-, mis-)

**ReadWorks**

This week’s ReadWorks article is “No Horsing Around”. It was assigned on Tuesday, February 25th and will be due on Monday, March 3rd.

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.

**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 #15

March is Reading Month! (MIRM)

This year to celebrate March is Reading Month, our entire school will be celebrating “Gutsy Girls in Literature”.

March is Reading Month Informational Packet

Pictures of the Week

Coming Soon…

Monday, February 24th

• ReadWorks article, “Jesse Owens” and questions due
• Guyot Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
• Kalis Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
• Warneck Special Class: Music

Tuesday, February 25th

• Field Trip: Environmental Interpretive Center (Kalis & Warneck)
• Guyot Special Class: Art
• Kalis Special Class: Music
• Warneck Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)

Wednesday, February 26th

• Field Trip: Environmental Interpretive Center (Guyot)
• Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
• Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
• Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)

Thursday, February 27th

• MSTEP Homework Packet #10 due
• Guyot Special Class: Music
• Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
• Warneck Special Class: Art

Friday, February 28th

• MSTEP Week 14 Vocabulary Quiz & Crossword due
• Edmentum Trophies due (1 Reading, 1 Math, 1 Language Arts)
• Guyot Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
• Kalis Special Class: Art
• Warneck Special Class: Media Literature (Library)

English Language Arts

Anchor Text: Amazing Wildlife of the Mojave
Phonics: oo, u_e, ue, ew, u
Vocabulary: Context Clues & Definitions
Comprehension: Reread & Compare and Contrast

**ReadWorks**

This week’s ReadWorks article is “Jesse Owens”. It was assigned on Wednesday, February 19th and will be due on Monday, February 24th.

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.

**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 #14

Upcoming Field Trip: U of M-Dearborn Environmental Interpretive Center

Pictures of the Week

Coming Soon…

Monday, February 17th

• No School (Mid-Winter Break)

Tuesday, February 18th

• No School (Mid-Winter Break)

Wednesday, February 19th

• ReadWorks article, “When Trees Get Thirsty” and questions due
• Mackinac Zoom Tour
• Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
• Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
• Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
• PTA Reflections Celebration at APCA at 6:30pm

Thursday, February 20th

• MSTEP Homework Packet #9 due
• Guyot Special Class: Music
• Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
• Warneck Special Class: Art

Friday, February 21st

• MSTEP Week 13 Vocabulary Quiz & Crossword due
• Edmentum Trophies due (1 Reading, 1 Math, 1 Language Arts)
• Guyot Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
• Kalis Special Class: Art
• Warneck Special Class: Media Literature (Library)

English Language Arts

**ReadWorks**

This week’s ReadWorks article is “When Trees Get Thirsty”. It was assigned on Tuesday, February 11th and will be due on Wednesday, February 19th.

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.

**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 #13

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!

Donation Requests

Did you know the Art teachers are always taking donations of: newspapers, empty egg cartons, empty/clean yogurt cups? Feel free to send in these items any time.

Pictures of the Week