January 8, 2023

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Monday, January 9th

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

Tuesday, January 10th

Winter Break Reading Challenge Due (colored and cut out)
Guyot Special Class: Art
Kalis Special Class: Music
Warneck Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)

Wednesday, January 11th

Readworks article due (Making A Storyboard)
Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)

Thursday, January 12th

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

Friday, January 13th

MSTEP Vocabulary (Week 7) Quiz
Vocabulary Quiz (The Harvest Birds)
Comprehension Quiz (The Harvest Birds)
Guyot Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
Kalis Special Class: Art
Warneck Special Class: Media Literature (Library)

English Language Arts

In third grade we will use an anchor text for 2 weeks. In the first week, students will use the text to build vocabulary knowledge as well as utilize comprehension strategies to understand the text. Both vocabulary knowledge and understanding of the text will be assessed on the first Friday. The second week will focus on spelling, grammar, and writing skills. Spelling words and grammar will be assessed on the second Friday of our story. In addition, students will explore phonetic patterns each week. Please note that vocabulary words are listed in the graphic below.

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 7) for 1/13 Quiz

**MSTEP Homework Packet**

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

MSTEP Homework Packet #4 due 1/12

Guidelines for Cold Weather Gear

In an effort to keep our students safe and healthy, please plan to send your child to school with the following gear based on morning temperatures. Please keep in mind that we do have an outside recess in the morning when the temperatures are much chillier than later in the day.

Hot Cocoa Reading Challenge

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

Hot Cocoa Reading Challenge

Reflex Math

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