December 4, 2022

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Monday, December 5th

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

Tuesday, December 6th

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

Wednesday, December 7th

ReadWorks article, “High Dive” due (This is an online assignment. Students are given time to complete this in class if time is used wisely.)
ReadWorks article, “Bat News” assigned
Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)

Thursday, December 8th

Social Studies Ch. 3 Test
MSTEP HW Packet #1 due
Guyot Special Class: Music
Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
Warneck Special Class: Art

Friday, December 9th

MSTEP HW Packet #2 distributed
MSTEP Vocabulary Quiz (Week 4)
Grammar Quiz
Spelling Test 6
Guyot Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
Kalis Special Class: Art
Warneck Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
Report Cards available on Parent Connect

English Language Arts

This week, students will focus on spelling, grammar, and writing skills. Spelling words and grammar will be assessed this Friday. Please note that students are provided individualized spelling lists for their test. Groups are determined according to a pre-assessment which allows a student to work at his/her ability while also being challenged. Please see your child’s paper copy to determine their assigned word group.

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 4) for 12/9 Quiz

**MSTEP Homework Packet**

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

MSTEP Homework Packet #1 due 12/8

Big Ideas Math Chapter 5: Patterns and Fluency

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

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

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

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

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

By the end of this chapter, your student should feel confident with the learning targets and success criteria on the next page. Encourage your student to use their multiplication table to solve multiplication and division questions. Have a great time scavenger hunting!

Reflex Math

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

A Message from Physical Education…

PTA Event: Magic with Santa

Arno PTA will be hosting Magic with Santa on Wednesday December 14th from 6pm-8pm. We will be having take your own picture with Santa or The Grinch, a craft, cookies & punch and a special gift from the PTA.

*THIS EVENT IS FOR ARNO STUDENTS ONLY! NO Siblings allowed unless they are ARNO students.

*Admission cost: 1- Non perishable item per student signed up

You have your choice of a picture with SANTA or THE Grinch, due to time limits you cannot sign up for both. IF 1 child wants Santa & 1 child wants Grinch please only put the childs name of their choice for each slot not for both slots.

Due to limited space WE WILL be CHECKING in at the door and will not accept anyone who is not signed up.

You are guaranteed a spot when you sign up so come whenever you’d like between 6-8pm. also if you sign up and find you can not attend please cancel your sign up!

When signing up please put the name of ARNO student/s you have at the school coming don’t count yourself as the adult.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4ca4aa2aa4fe3-magic2

***Without Volunteers there WILL NOT be an event!***

All Volunteers “setting up” need to be at school by 5:00pm sharp.All other volunteers need to be at school no later than 5:40pm day of the event!

ALL VOLUNTEERS NEED TO HAVE THE I-CHAT FORM FILLED OUT PRIOR TO THE EVENT…THESE SOMETIMES TAKE ABOUT 1 WEEK TO PROCESS SO GET THEM IN ASAP.THESE NEED TO BE FILLED OUT AND TURNED IN EVERY SCHOOL YEAR TO THE OFFICE TO GO OVER TO THE RILEY CENTER TO BE APPROVED. FORM IS BELOW

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