June 4, 2023

Coming Soon…

Monday, June 5th

  • Chromebook Game Day-PM
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Warneck Special Class: Music

Tuesday, June 6th

  • Board Game Day (Students bring in board games)
  • Guyot Special Class: Art
  • Kalis Special Class: Music
  • Warneck Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)

Wednesday, June 7th

  • Greenfield Village Field Trip (Wear Green Third Grade Field Day T-Shirt)
  • Readworks Article Questions due (Summer Vacation)
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)

Thursday, June 8th

  • Board Game Day (Students bring in board games)
  • Guyot Special Class: Music
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Warneck Special Class: Art

Friday, June 9th

  • Allen Park Library Field Trip
  • Guyot Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Kalis Special Class: Art
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Literature (Library)

 


English Language Arts

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

This novel will be accompanied by chapter quizzes and activities to help build understanding. To culminate the conclusion of our book, the students will enjoy watching the movie as a special treat for the end of the school year.


Greenfield Village Field Trip

The third grade classes will be going to Greenfield Village this Wednesday, June 7th. If you signed up to chaperone this trip, you should have received more details, so please check your emails daily.

Important Details:

  • We will leave Arno about 8:45am (please make sure your child is at school by 8:30am) and returning to Arno about 2pm. 
  • Chaperones will be meeting us at Greenfield Village by 9:10 near the red brick circle drive in front of the Village entrance.
  • All students and chaperones will need to pack a disposable lunch.*  
  • Please apply sunscreen before arriving at school.
  • Dress appropriately for the weather. We will be going rain or shine. Students are encouraged to wear their green Field Day t-shirts, so chaperones are encouraged (but not required) to wear green as well.

*We are offering you the option to order a bagged lunch from school for your child to take on the Greenfield Village field trip on Wednesday, June 7th. This lunch is limited to the following: a PBJ sandwich, juice, sunflower seeds, and an applesauce. Your normal lunch fee would apply.  All requests must be placed using this form by Sunday, June 4th at 11:59 PM in order for the cafeteria staff to prepare this large to-go order. Please click on the following link to place the lunch order: https://forms.gle/hraVauxiG3eufwvh8


Park Field Trips

Parks Schedule

  • Monday, 6/12- Barney Park from 1:10-3:15pm
  • Tuesday, 6/13- Boccabella Park from 8:40-11:15am
  • Wednesday, 6/14- Pretty Family Park from 8:40-10:15am

Chaperones are not required but you are welcome to join us!

If you would like to donate water or rice krispie treats, please click on the link below.

Pictures of the Week

 

May 28, 2023

Coming Soon…

Monday, May 29th

  • No School

Tuesday, May 30th

  • NWEA Reward Extra Recess with Mr. Zielinski
  • Guyot Special Class: Art
  • Kalis Special Class: Music
  • Warneck Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)

Wednesday, May 31st

  • NWEA Picnic for students who were in the top ten and biggest jump
  • ReadWorks article and questions (“Arctic Climate & Sunlight”) due
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)

Thursday, June 1st

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

Friday, June 2nd

  • Field Day (must wear tennis shoes in order to participate)
  • Guyot Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Kalis Special Class: Art
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Literature (Library)

Upcoming Field Trips

Please return all permission slips by the due date. Counts need to be submitted so that our destinations know how many third graders to expect. Students that do not turn in the permission slip by the due date will not be able to attend.

 

Greenfield Village (6/7)

GFV Permission Slip 2023

 

Library ( 6/9) & Parks ( 6/12, 6/13, and 6/14) Permission Slip (2-sided)

Library & Parks Parent Note & Permission Slips

Our classes will be walking to Barney Park (6/12/23), Boccabella Park (6/13/23), and Pretty Family Park (6/14/23). We thought it would be nice to also have refreshments available for the students. If you are able to provide requested individually packaged snacks or mini bottles of water, please sign up below. All donations should be brought to school prior to our field trip. If possible, please label them “Third Grade”. Thank you so much!

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


Arno Beautification Day 

The Arno Green Team is looking for volunteers to help with our annual beautification day on Thursday, June 1st @3:45.

Please sign up to help us on Thursday, June 1st. Here are the area locations around the building:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GI2RhCciWU6IBTcJgE44fLm44k23IPZ5/view?usp=sharing

We will be cleaning up our school grounds by weeding, distributing mulch, and possibly planting. Yard waste bags and tools are available in the greenhouse for your convenience, but you are welcome to bring your own. ALL STUDENTS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.

We will be meeting in the Courtyard for this event. The best way to enter this area is off of Markese between the Kindergarten and Fifth grade doors behind the dumpsters.

Pizza and beverages will also be provided to those that volunteer to help on this day.

Many hands make for light work.

Here is the link if you’d like to sign up to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EAAAC2EA4F94-arno2

 


Pictures of the Week

 

May 21, 2023

Coming Soon…

Monday, May 22nd

  • Animals and the Environment Presentation
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Warneck Special Class: Music

Tuesday, May 23rd

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

Wednesday, May 24th

  • Michigan Mammals Presentation
  • ReadWorks article and questions (“The Whys of Weather: Clouds”) due
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)

Thursday, May 25th

  • Science Test-Stormy Skies
  • Hat Day for $1 donation
  • Field Trip: APHS Play @ AP Center for the Arts
  • NWEA Award Assembly
  • Guyot Special Class: Music
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Warneck Special Class: Art

Friday, May 26th

  • No School (Memorial Day Weekend)

Field Trips, Field Trips, and More Field Trips

Please return all permission slips by the due date. Counts need to be submitted so that our destinations know how many third graders to expect. Students that do not turn in the permission slip by the due date will not be able to attend.

 

Allen Park High School Play- Drama 1 Performance “The Princess and the Pea” (5/25)

APHS Play Permission Slip 2023

 

Greenfield Village (6/7)

GFV Permission Slip 2023

 

Library ( 6/9) & Parks ( 6/12, 6/13, and 6/14) Permission Slip (2-sided)

Library & Parks Parent Note & Permission Slips

 


Pictures of the Week

 

 

May 14, 2023

Coming Soon…

Monday, May 15th

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

Tuesday, May 16th

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

Wednesday, May 17th

  • Field Trip: Michigan Outdoor Adventure Center-AM
  • Board Game Reward-PM (Students should bring in board games)
  • ReadWorks article and questions (“Bringing Books to Life!”) due
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)

Thursday, May 18th

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

Friday, May 19th


English Language Arts

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


Pictures of the Week

May 7, 2023

Coming Soon…

Monday, May 8th

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

Tuesday, May 9th

  • Reading NWEA Test (continued)
  • Guyot Special Class: Art
  • Kalis Special Class: Music
  • Warneck Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)

Wednesday, May 10th

  • Math NWEA Test
  • ReadWorks article and questions (“Stop Bullying!”) due
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)

Thursday, May 11th

  • Math NWEA Test (continued)
  • MSTEP Homework Packet #11 Due
  • Guyot Special Class: Music
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Warneck Special Class: Art
  • Evacuation Drill (in the pm)

Friday, May 12th

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

NWEA/MAP Testing

Your child will be taking the NWEA/MAP assessments this week. In order to help prepare your child to do his/her best on this state assessment, please encourage your child to be their best self by doing the following:

  1. Get a good night’s rest; go to bed earlier than normal. Refrain from screens 1 hour prior to bedtime to support optimal REM sleep cycle.
  2. Eat breakfast; nothing too heavy.
  3. Charge his/her chromebook the night before testing.
  4. Arrive to school on time; we begin our testing session right away.
  5. Be positive, and let your child know that HE/SHE CAN DO IT!

 


English Language Arts

Third graders will be given their List 12 spelling words, and they will be assessed on Friday, 5/12. Please encourage your child to practice the patterns used in their individualized list. Students will also practice their pattern with a Spelling Sort/Sentences assignment.

**MSTEP Homework Packet**

This homework assignment was sent home Friday, May 5th. Please stress the skills of reading the passages and looking back in the story to answer the questions. Thank you!

MSTEP Homework Packet #11 due 5/12/23

These students earned a charm for scoring 80% or higher on Weekly Homework Packet #19.


ReflexMath

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. You can see your child’s progress through their Reflex account. So far, here are the classroom stats:

 

Congratulations to Ariana L! She mastered all of her math facts on ReflexMath and earned her Prodigy login credentials.


April Super Cougars

Introducing April’s Super Cougars! Connor, Matthew, and Ava have proven to be safe, responsible, and respectful students in third grade. They earned Culver’s lunch from Mr. Zielinski. We are so proud of them!

 


Pictures of the Week

April 30, 2023

Coming Soon…

Monday, May 1st

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

Tuesday, May 2nd

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

Wednesday, May 3rd

  • Math MSTEP Test (contd.)
  • Field Trip Permission Slip & $6 Due
  • ReadWorks article and questions (“Keisha Smiles”) due
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)

Thursday, May 4th

  • MSTEP Homework Packet #19 Due
  • Nurse Arnoldy’s Visit (Germ Busters)
  • Guyot Special Class: Music
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Warneck Special Class: Art

Friday, May 5th

  • Half Day for Students (11:30 Dismissal due to Staff PD)
  • Guyot Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Kalis Special Class: Art
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Daddy Daughter Dance

Your child will be taking the M-STEP Math assessment on Tuesday, May 2nd an Wednesday, May 3rd. 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, please encourage your child to be their best self by doing the following:

  1. Get a good night’s rest; go to bed earlier than normal. Refrain from screens 1 hour prior to bedtime to support optimal REM sleep cycle.
  2. Eat breakfast; nothing too heavy.
  3. Charge his/her chromebook the night before testing.
  4. Arrive to school on time; we begin our testing session right away.
  5. Be positive, and let your child know that HE/SHE CAN DO IT!

Science: Animals Through Time

In this unit, students develop an understanding of how animals and their environments change through time. Fossils provide a window into the animals and habitats of the past. Analyzing the traits of animals provides evidence for how those traits vary, how they are inherited, and how they have changed over time. Students also examine how the environment can affect inherited traits and determine which animals will survive in a particular environment.


Social Studies: Michigan Today and Tomorrow

In chapter 6, students will learn about Michigan’s people, jobs, products, crops, and what brings tourists to Michigan. We will also explore the concept of interdependence with other states and countries. Here is the link to our digital textbook: https://www.calameo.com/read/004981858073ca9c1b856?authid=ty1VT8686HR1. The username is “Allen”, and the password is “Park22”. Access is also available in Google Classroom.


ReflexMath

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. You can see your child’s progress through their Reflex account. So far, here are the classroom stats:

 

Congratulations to Leah G! She mastered all of her math facts on ReflexMath and earned her Prodigy login credentials.


Field Trip

Third graders will be heading to Detroit! We will be visiting the Michigan DNR’s Outdoor Adventure Center. This trip will immerse your child in Michigan’s history and nature. Please have both the Field Trip Parental Permission Slip and $6 payment turned in to school by Wednesday, May 3rd.


Pictures of the Week

April 23, 2023

Coming Soon…

Monday, April 24th

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

Tuesday, April 25th

  • English Language Arts (ELA) MSTEP Test
  • Guyot Special Class: Art
  • Kalis Special Class: Music
  • Warneck Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)

Wednesday, April 26th

  • ELA MSTEP Test (contd.)
  • ReadWorks article and questions (“Coming to the Finish Line”) due
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)

Thursday, April 27th

Friday, April 28th

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

English Language Arts

In an effort to reinforce learning before MSTEP, third graders will be reviewing test-taking skills and strategies through the use of the MSTEP practice questions. We encourage you to take a look at the link to see the type of questions your student will be engaged in during testing this week. Third graders will also be given their List 11 spelling words, and they will be assessed on Friday, 4/28. Please encourage your child to practice the patterns used in their individualized list. Students will also practice their pattern with a Spelling Sort/Sentences assignment.

 


Your child will be taking the M-STEP assessments on April 25-26 and May 2-3. M-STEP is a 21st Century online test. It is designed to gauge how well students are mastering state standards. Also, the State of Michigan will be using this assessment to target students who will be retained in third grade. A passing score on the ELA M-STEP is a 1300, however, if your child scores a 1252 or lower, your child will automatically receive a retention letter from the State. In order to help prepare your child to do his/her best on this state assessment, please encourage your child to be their best self by do the following:

  1. Get a good night’s rest; go to bed earlier than normal. Refrain from screens 1 hour prior to bedtime to support optimal REM sleep cycle.
  2. Eat breakfast; nothing too heavy.
  3. Charge his/her chromebook the night before testing.
  4. Arrive to school on time; we begin our testing session right away.
  5. Be positive, and let your child know that HE/SHE CAN DO IT!

 

These students earned a charm for scoring 80% or higher on Week 20 Vocabulary Quiz.

**MSTEP Homework Packet**

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

MSTEP Homework Packet #18 due 4/28/23

 

These students earned a charm for scoring 80% or higher on Weekly Homework Packet #17.

 


Pictures of the Week

April 16, 2023

Coming Soon…

Monday, April 17th

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

Tuesday, April 18th

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

Wednesday, April 19th

  • Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • ReadWorks article and questions (“The Great Lakes”) due
  • Fire Drill

Thursday, April 20th

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

Friday, April 21st

  • MSTEP Vocabulary (Week 20) Quiz
  • Guyot Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Kalis Special Class: Art
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Earth Day Stations

English Language Arts

In an effort to reinforce learning before MSTEP, third graders will be reviewing skills, such as homophones, similes and metaphors, and greek and latin roots. Students will explore these concepts through read alouds, videos, songs, games, EdPuzzle assignments and MSTEP practice questions. If your child is absent, please have them check Google Classroom to review these concepts.

Our ELA MSTEP will take place on April 25-26.


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. Also, the State of Michigan will be using this assessment to target students who will be retained in third grade. A passing score on the ELA M-STEP is a 1300, however, if your child scores a 1252 or lower, your child will automatically receive a retention letter from the State. 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 4th, third graders 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 Winter Break, 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.

Also, after the students take the Winter NWEA assessment (end of January), students who reach their personal growth goal or the grade level norm will be rewarded during an assembly. 

Starting on Friday, December 2nd, 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.

Below you will find this week’s vocabulary list of words in addition to the extra credit activity to help your child study.

MSTEP Vocabulary (Week 20) for 3/21 Quiz

These students earned a charm for scoring 80% or higher on Week 19 Vocabulary Quiz.

**MSTEP Homework Packet**

This homework assignment was sent home Friday, April 14th. 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 4/20/23

These students earned a charm for scoring 80% or higher on Weekly Homework Packet #16.

 


Message from Art

Greetings from the Art Room!

Please be on the lookout for a Square 1 Art catalog in your child’s backpack.  This catalog contains all of the information that you will need to order their beautiful artwork on any Square 1 Art featured product!  The catalog also contains 1 large and 4 small FREE STICKERS of their original art design.  These stickers are located on the front and back of the catalog directly below the access code and order information.

The order process is so easy!  All you need to do is scan the access code on the catalog and begin shopping!  All proceeds from our fundraiser will be used in the art room for special projects, equipment and three dimensional art materials!

We began this project in January, and the students have worked so hard on their springtime artwork. They are so proud and excited to finally share it with you at home!

The order deadline is Thursday April 20th!  The orders are scheduled to arrive early May, hopefully in time for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and summertime fun!

If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s art teacher:

Rachel Trapani – trapani@appublicschools.com (Roller, Pushman, Amonette, Guyot, Huntington, Zuke only)

Elisabeth Cunningham – cunningham@appublicschools.com (all other Arno classes not listed above)

Thank you for supporting our art program!

Sincerely,

Ms. Trapani and Mrs. Cunningham


Field Trip to Michigan Outdoor Adventure Center

The third grade classes will be going to the Michigan DNR Outdoor Adventure Center in Detroit to learn more about Michigan’s outdoors. This field trip will take place Wednesday, May 17th. We will leave Arno at 9:30am and return by 12:10pm in time for lunch.

The student cost is $6. The cost per chaperone is $2. All chaperones will need to meet us at the Outdoor Adventure Center (1801 Atwater St. Detroit, MI 48207). A parking lot is located on property for your convenience. Student permission slips are due by Wednesday, May 3rd. Here is a copy to print if needed: MI OAC Parental Permission Slip

Please note that each class will be attending a 45-60min learning session that is limited to teachers and students ONLY. You will be able to explore the Outdoor Adventure Center kid-free at this time.

If you would like to chaperone, please notify your child’s teacher. An iCHAT Background Check form will be provided if you do not already have one on file. The iCHAT Background Check form and a copy of the driver’s license MUST be submitted by Friday, April 21st in order to give enough time for papers to be processed. Late forms will not be accepted. Here is a copy of the form to print for your convenience: Volunteer Background Check Authorization Form

Please understand that if you are able to volunteer as a chaperone your attention must be on your assigned students at all times. For the safety of our students, we are unable to allow other children or adults without a background check to attend as part of our group. Thank you in advance for your understanding.


Pictures

April 10, 2023

Coming Soon…

Monday, April 10th

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

Tuesday, April 11th

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

Wednesday, April 12th

  • Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • ReadWorks article and questions (“…Plant-Eaters”) due
  • Family Fun Night @ Rev’d Up Fun

Thursday, April 13th

  • Guyot Special Class: Music
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Warneck Special Class: Art
  • MSTEP Homework Packet #16 Due
  • Fire Drill

Friday, April 14th

  • MSTEP Vocabulary (Week 19) Quiz
  • Spelling Sort & Sentences due
  • Guyot Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Kalis Special Class: Art
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Literature (Library)

English Language Arts

This week, students will focus on spelling, grammar, and nonfiction text features. Spelling words and grammar will be assessed Friday, 4/14. 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. This week will also include a spelling sort and sentences assignment.

Every week (beginning on Saturday) our third graders have a goal of earning at least 2 trophies on Edmentum Reading. We work on this goal in the classroom, but not all students have it finished by the due date of the following Friday. Please ask your child throughout the week about their progress toward their 2 trophy goal. Trophies are earned when students do well on the Progress Check.


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. Also, the State of Michigan will be using this assessment to target students who will be retained in third grade. A passing score on the ELA M-STEP is a 1300, however, if your child scores a 1252 or lower, your child will automatically receive a retention letter from the State. 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 4th, third graders 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 Winter Break, 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.

Also, after the students take the Winter NWEA assessment (end of January), students who reach their personal growth goal or the grade level norm will be rewarded during an assembly. 

Starting on Friday, December 2nd, 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.

Below you will find this week’s vocabulary list of words in addition to the extra credit activity to help your child study.

MSTEP Vocabulary (Week 19) for 4/14 Quiz

These students earned a charm for scoring 80% or higher on Vocabulary Quiz #18.

**MSTEP Homework Packet**

This homework assignment was sent home Thursday, April 6th. Please stress the skills of reading the passages and looking back in the story to answer the questions. Thank you!

MSTEP Homework Packet #16 due 4/13/23

These students earned a charm for scoring 80% or higher on Weekly Homework Packet #15.


It’s Getting Warmer…But It’s Still Cold Outside

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.


Pictures of the Week

April 3, 2023

Coming Soon…

Monday, April 3

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

Tuesday, April 4th

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

Wednesday, April 5th

  • Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • ReadWorks article and questions (“…Meat-Eaters”) due

Thursday, April 6th

Friday, April 7th

  • No School

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. Only vocabulary knowledge within the text will  be assessed this Thursday due to our short week. 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.

 


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. Also, the State of Michigan will be using this assessment to target students who will be retained in third grade. A passing score on the ELA M-STEP is a 1300, however, if your child scores a 1252 or lower, your child will automatically receive a retention letter from the State. 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 4th, third graders 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 Winter Break, 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.

Also, after the students take the Winter NWEA assessment (end of January), students who reach their personal growth goal or the grade level norm will be rewarded during an assembly. 

Starting on Friday, December 2nd, 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.

Below you will find this week’s vocabulary list of words in addition to the extra credit activity to help your child study.

MSTEP Vocabulary (Week 18) for 4/6 Quiz

 

**MSTEP Homework Packet**

This homework assignment was sent home Friday, March 24th. Please stress the skills of reading the passages and looking back in the story to answer the questions. Thank you!

MSTEP Homework Packet #15 due 4/6/23

 


ReflexMath

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. You can see your child’s progress through their Reflex account. So far, here are the classroom stats:


IMPORTANT: Upcoming Field Trip Chaperone Opportunities

We are happy to announce that third grade has scheduled a couple field trips for the near future.

Michigan Outdoor Adventure Center

The Henry Ford’s Greenfield Village

If you would like to join us as a chaperone, it is required that you complete a Volunteer Background Check Authorization Form as well as provide a photocopy of your ID or driver’s license. If you would like a paper form sent home with your child, please contact your child’s teacher. These forms must be submitted a month prior to the event you plan on attending so that it has time to be processed.

District Background Check Volunteer Letter

Please understand that if you are able to volunteer as a chaperone your attention must be on your assigned students at all times. We are not able to allow other children or adults without a background check to attend as part of our group.


Pictures of the Week