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May 3, 2026

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Monday, May 4th

  • ReadWorks article, “Why Are Pollinators Important?” is due
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Warneck Special Class: Music
  • Wiejacha Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)

Tuesday, May 5th

  • ELA MSTEP Testing
  • Kalis Special Class: Music
  • Warneck Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Wiejacha Special Class: Art

Wednesday, May 6th

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

Thursday, May 7th

  • MSTEP Homework Packet #19 is due
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Warneck Special Class: Art
  • Wiejacha Special Class: Music

Friday, May 8th

  • Half Day- Dismissal @ 11:30am
  • IXL Skills due (2 Reading & 2 Math; a total of 18 each since March 1st)
  • Kalis Special Class: Art
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Wiejacha Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)

English Language Arts

**ReadWorks**

Our next ReadWorks article is “Why Are Pollinators Important?“. It was assigned on Tuesday, April 28th and will be due on Monday, May 4th.

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 encouraging students to complete any short answer questions (if any) 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.

**Weekly Homework**

Below is your child’s weekly homework assignment. If your student happens to misplace this assignment, one will always be posted in the blog to print an additional copy. In addition, students are strengthening their time management skills. Please do not wait until the last minute to complete this.

This homework assignment was sent home Friday, May 1st. Please stress the skills of reading the passages and looking back in the story to answer the questions. Feel free to “mark-up the text” to show evidence of answers. We are encouraging students to complete any short answer questions (if any) using complete sentences by restating the question in their answer. Thank you!

MSTEP Homework Packet #19 due 5/7

**IXL**

This year’s focus for IXL is mastering skills. Students are encouraged to master 2 skills in the area of reading and 2 in the area of math. Skill mastery is earned by completing a smart score of 100 on any of the differentiated skills. Students were also shown how to check if they met their skill goals using the Analytics menu. Please encourage your child to focus on one subject area at a time. 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 mastered skills.  Grades 2-5 also compete in monthly skill mastery challenges. Grade levels can earn rewards, such as board game time, Blookit time, pj day, hat day, extra recess, etc.

Needed: Field Day Group Leader Volunteers

Dear Families,

We are excited to announce our upcoming Field Day on Friday, June 5th, 1:45-3:15! This fun-filled event provides students with an opportunity to participate in a variety of outdoor activities, games, and team-building experiences.

We are currently seeking volunteers to serve as chaperones for our afternoon time slot. Chaperones will be responsible for supervising a small group of third or fourth grade students as they rotate through different Field Day stations. Duties include helping keep students together, encouraging positive participation, and ensuring that desired activities are conducted safely and respectfully.

Field Day is a highlight of the school year, and your support helps make it a successful and enjoyable experience for all students. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the volunteer sign up before June 3rd.

An iCHAT Background Check for the 2025/2026 school year is required to volunteer for Field Day. Here is the link for your convenience: https://app.informedk12.com/link_campaigns/ichat?token=hirxsVorRcxrZnNJY1j3ta8F

Thank you for considering this opportunity to support our students!

Attendance Update

The following calendars show attendance for the month of April. Stickers were added to the calendar when 90% of students were present (this is 24 out of 26 students; only 2 absent students allowed). Hooray to Mrs. Warneck’s class for reaching the goal of a complete April calendar full of stickers!!! This classroom earned a movie with popcorn. Congrats!

The expectation for each day in the month of May is for 90% of students present (this is 24 out of 26 students; only 2 absent students allowed). If the goal of a full calendar of stickers is achieved, the classroom will earn popsicles and an extra recess.

Kalis

 

 

 

Warneck

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wiejacha

Greenfield Village Field Trip

The third grade classes will be going to Greenfield Village on Wednesday, June 3rd. We will be leaving Arno about 8:45am (please make sure your child is at school by 8:30am) and returning to Arno about 2pm.

All students and chaperones will need to pack a disposable lunch and disposable water bottle. In addition, all must wear closed toe walking shoes, ex. tennis shoes (no crocs/sandals).

If you would like to chaperone, please complete the form included in this post. All chaperones must have an I-Chat on file for the 2025-2026 school year. Here is the link for your convenience:
https://app.informedk12.com/link_campaigns/ichat?token=hirxsVorRcxrZnNJY1j3ta8F
Chaperones are in charge of their own transportation. Only students will be riding the bus. Please meet the students at 9:10am near the Greenfield Village bus drop off area on the day of the trip.

Payment and permission for this trip must be submitted via MyPaymentsPlus using the following link: https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/welcome
Note: Please read over the MPP ticket options carefully before selecting. Options are available for Greenfield Village members and nonmembers as well as those that include ride passes with their memberships. If using a membership, please send in a copy of the membership card to your child’s teacher.

Disposable Lunch Order Form:

Parents or guardians, please complete the form below to request or decline a FREE disposable lunch.

https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/79287683

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April 26, 2026

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Monday, April 27th

  • ReadWorks article, “Shark Skin and Swimsuits” is due
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Warneck Special Class: Music
  • Wiejacha Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)

Tuesday, April 28th

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

Wednesday, April 29th

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

Thursday, April 30th

  • MSTEP Homework Packet #18 is due
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Warneck Special Class: Art
  • Wiejacha Special Class: Music
  • ALICE Safety Evacuation Drill

Friday, May 1st

  • IXL Skills due (2 Reading & 2 Math; a total of 16 each since March 1st)
  • Kalis Special Class: Art
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Wiejacha Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)

English Language Arts

**ReadWorks**

Our next ReadWorks article is “Shark Skin and Swimsuits“. It was assigned on Tuesday, April 21st and will be due on Monday, April 27th.

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 encouraging students to complete any short answer questions (if any) 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.

**Weekly Homework**

Below is your child’s weekly homework assignment. If your student happens to misplace this assignment, one will always be posted in the blog to print an additional copy. In addition, students are strengthening their time management skills. Please do not wait until the last minute to complete this.

This homework assignment was sent home Friday, April 24th. Please stress the skills of reading the passages and looking back in the story to answer the questions. Feel free to “mark-up the text” to show evidence of answers. We are encouraging students to complete any short answer questions (if any) using complete sentences by restating the question in their answer. Thank you!

MSTEP Homework Packet #18 due 4/30

**IXL**

This year’s focus for IXL is mastering skills. Students are encouraged to master 2 skills in the area of reading and 2 in the area of math. Skill mastery is earned by completing a smart score of 100 on any of the differentiated skills. Students were also shown how to check if they met their skill goals using the Analytics menu. Please encourage your child to focus on one subject area at a time. 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 mastered skills.  Grades 2-5 also compete in monthly skill mastery challenges. Grade levels can earn rewards, such as board game time, Blookit time, pj day, hat day, extra recess, etc.

Needed: Field Day Group Leader Volunteers

Dear Families,

We are excited to announce our upcoming Field Day on Friday, June 5th, 1:45-3:15! This fun-filled event provides students with an opportunity to participate in a variety of outdoor activities, games, and team-building experiences.

We are currently seeking volunteers to serve as chaperones for our afternoon time slot. Chaperones will be responsible for supervising a small group of third or fourth grade students as they rotate through different Field Day stations. Duties include helping keep students together, encouraging positive participation, and ensuring that desired activities are conducted safely and respectfully.

Field Day is a highlight of the school year, and your support helps make it a successful and enjoyable experience for all students. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the volunteer sign up before June 3rd.

An iCHAT Background Check for the 2025/2026 school year is required to volunteer for Field Day. Here is the link for your convenience: https://app.informedk12.com/link_campaigns/ichat?token=hirxsVorRcxrZnNJY1j3ta8F

Thank you for considering this opportunity to support our students!

Sincerely,
Third and Fourth Grade Teachers

M-STEP Is Coming!

Dear Family,

This spring, our student will once again be taking the State of Michigan M-STEP assessment. The
Michigan Student Test of Education Progress (M-STEP) is aligned to Michigan’s challenging learning
standards, and includes multiple-choice questions and more questions that require problem-solving
and critical thinking skills. It is administered each spring to students to ensure all students are
learning and receiving a high-quality education. The M-STEP window and dates are listed below.
English Language Arts (including Reading, Writing, and Listening) and Mathematics will be
assessed in grades 3-5, Science and Social Studies in grade 5.

Although this year’s M-STEP schedule affords our school some scheduling flexibility, we ask that you
please avoid scheduling appointments or vacations during the testing window. Students will be
testing before lunch as often as possible. Specific test dates for your child’s grade are below.

ALL testing starts at 9:15

There are several websites that may be helpful to families to provide additional information about
the M-STEP.

● www.mi.gov/mstep The Department of Education website for M-STEP information
● Online testing tutorials for students
● Overview of the M-STEP test in ELA and Math

We have worked hard to prepare our staff and students for this year’s M-STEP assessment and are
confident that students will perform their best during all testing sessions. Each first testing date
listed, every student in the classes being tested will be provided a snack before beginning their
session. If you have any questions regarding the M-STEP assessment, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,
Stephen Zielinski, Principal

Greenfield Village Field Trip

The third grade classes will be going to Greenfield Village on Wednesday, June 3rd. We will be leaving Arno about 8:45am (please make sure your child is at school by 8:30am) and returning to Arno about 2pm.

All students and chaperones will need to pack a disposable lunch and disposable water bottle. In addition, all must wear closed toe walking shoes, ex. tennis shoes (no crocs/sandals).

If you would like to chaperone, please complete the form included in this post. All chaperones must have an I-Chat on file for the 2025-2026 school year. Here is the link for your convenience:
https://app.informedk12.com/link_campaigns/ichat?token=hirxsVorRcxrZnNJY1j3ta8F
Chaperones are in charge of their own transportation. Only students will be riding the bus. Please meet the students at 9:10am near the Greenfield Village bus drop off area on the day of the trip.

Payment and permission for this trip must be submitted via MyPaymentsPlus using the following link: https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/welcome
Note: Please read over the MPP ticket options carefully before selecting. Options are available for Greenfield Village members and nonmembers as well as those that include ride passes with their memberships. If using a membership, please send in a copy of the membership card to your child’s teacher.

Coming soon…Disposable Lunch Order Form

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April 19, 2026

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Monday, April 20th

  • ReadWorks article, “Spring Into Poetry” is due
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Warneck Special Class: Music
  • Wiejacha Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Think Green: A Healthy Planet Assembly (funded by Arno PTA)

Tuesday, April 21st

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

Wednesday, April 22nd

  • Smencils’ Sale
  • Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Wiejacha Special Class: Media Literature (Library)

Thursday, April 23rd

  • MSTEP Homework Packet #17 is due
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Warneck Special Class: Art
  • Wiejacha Special Class: Music
  • Arno Spring Fling (Registration required to attend)

Friday, April 24th

English Language Arts

**ReadWorks**

Our next ReadWorks article is “Spring Into Poetry”. It was assigned on Tuesday, April 14th and will be due on Monday, April 20th.

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 encouraging students to complete any short answer questions (if any) 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.

**Weekly Homework**

Below is your child’s weekly homework assignment. If your student happens to misplace this assignment, one will always be posted in the blog to print an additional copy. In addition, students are strengthening their time management skills. Please do not wait until the last minute to complete this.

This homework assignment was sent home Friday, April 17th. Please stress the skills of reading the passages and looking back in the story to answer the questions. Feel free to “mark-up the text” to show evidence of answers. We are encouraging students to complete any short answer questions (if any) using complete sentences by restating the question in their answer. Thank you!

MSTEP Homework Packet #17 due 4/23

**IXL**

This year’s focus for IXL is mastering skills. Students are encouraged to master 2 skills in the area of reading and 2 in the area of math. Skill mastery is earned by completing a smart score of 100 on any of the differentiated skills. Students were also shown how to check if they met their skill goals using the Analytics menu. Please encourage your child to focus on one subject area at a time. 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 mastered skills.  Grades 2-5 also compete in monthly skill mastery challenges. Grade levels can earn rewards, such as board game time, Blookit time, pj day, hat day, extra recess, etc.

**MSTEP Preparation**

On Fridays, 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 (unless it is a shortened week and the new date is provided on the word list). 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

Smencils Sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Order your Child’s Field Day T-shirt NOW!

Every student 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 “blue” to symbolize unity as our students learn together, work together, and grow together.

Fill out a form for each student. You may have to submit multiple forms if you have multiple students who attend Arno.

Order online using the link below. 

https://forms.gle/2NMccGNKAjLSE6Zx9 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Camp Invention

We have a new summer STEM offering this summer for incoming 4th graders. Camp Invention will run from 9am-3pm on June 15-June 19 at Allen Park High School! Please use this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVO7r6gST9hnXP5zeGaIhDdD_rUoDgHGZTuks2DB2k1KpNcw/viewform to sign your child up. The flier attached has additional information.

This is such a great opportunity for your child this summer:)

Greenfield Village Field Trip

The third grade classes will be going to Greenfield Village on Wednesday, June 3rd. We will be leaving Arno about 8:45am (please make sure your child is at school by 8:30am) and returning to Arno about 2pm.

All students and chaperones will need to pack a disposable lunch and disposable water bottle. In addition, all must wear closed toe walking shoes, ex. tennis shoes (no crocs/sandals).

If you would like to chaperone, please complete the form included in this post. All chaperones must have an I-Chat on file for the 2025-2026 school year. Here is the link for your convenience:
https://app.informedk12.com/link_campaigns/ichat?token=hirxsVorRcxrZnNJY1j3ta8F
Chaperones are in charge of their own transportation. Only students will be riding the bus. Please meet the students at 9:10am near the Greenfield Village bus drop off area on the day of the trip.

Payment and permission for this trip must be submitted via MyPaymentsPlus using the following link: https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/welcome
Note: Please read over the MPP ticket options carefully before selecting. Options are available for Greenfield Village members and nonmembers as well as those that include ride passes with their memberships. If using a membership, please send in a copy of the membership card to your child’s teacher.

Coming soon…Disposable Lunch Order Form

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April 12, 2026

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Monday, April 13th

Tuesday, April 14th

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

Wednesday, April 15th

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

Thursday, April 16th

  • MSTEP Homework Packet #16 is due
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Warneck Special Class: Art
  • Wiejacha Special Class: Music

Friday, March 27th

  • MSTEP Week 19 Vocabulary Quiz & Crossword due
  • IXL Skills due (2 Reading & 2 Math)
  • Kalis Special Class: Art
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Wiejacha Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)

English Language Arts

**ReadWorks**

Our next ReadWorks article is “Going to Bat–In Jackie’s Footsteps”. It was assigned on Tuesday, April 7th and will be due on Monday, April 13th.

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 encouraging students to complete any short answer questions (if any) 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.

**Weekly Homework**

Below is your child’s weekly homework assignment. If your student happens to misplace this assignment, one will always be posted in the blog to print an additional copy. In addition, students are strengthening their time management skills. Please do not wait until the last minute to complete this.

This homework assignment was sent home Friday, April 10th. Please stress the skills of reading the passages and looking back in the story to answer the questions. Feel free to “mark-up the text” to show evidence of answers. We are encouraging students to complete any short answer questions (if any) using complete sentences by restating the question in their answer. Thank you!

MSTEP Homework Packet #16 due 4/16

**IXL**

This year’s focus for IXL is mastering skills. Students are encouraged to master 2 skills in the area of reading and 2 in the area of math. Skill mastery is earned by completing a smart score of 100 on any of the differentiated skills. Students were also shown how to check if they met their skill goals using the Analytics menu. Please encourage your child to focus on one subject area at a time. 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 mastered skills.  Grades 2-5 also compete in monthly skill mastery challenges. Grade levels can earn rewards, such as board game time, Blookit time, pj day, hat day, extra recess, etc.

**MSTEP Preparation**

On Fridays, 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 (unless it is a shortened week and the new date is provided on the word list). 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

M-STEP Is Coming!

Dear Family,

This spring, our student will once again be taking the State of Michigan M-STEP assessment. The
Michigan Student Test of Education Progress (M-STEP) is aligned to Michigan’s challenging learning
standards, and includes multiple-choice questions and more questions that require problem-solving
and critical thinking skills. It is administered each spring to students to ensure all students are
learning and receiving a high-quality education. The M-STEP window and dates are listed below.
English Language Arts (including Reading, Writing, and Listening) and Mathematics will be
assessed in grades 3-5, Science and Social Studies in grade 5.

Although this year’s M-STEP schedule affords our school some scheduling flexibility, we ask that you
please avoid scheduling appointments or vacations during the testing window. Students will be
testing before lunch as often as possible. Specific test dates for your child’s grade are below.

ALL testing starts at 9:15

There are several websites that may be helpful to families to provide additional information about
the M-STEP.

● www.mi.gov/mstep The Department of Education website for M-STEP information
● Online testing tutorials for students
● Overview of the M-STEP test in ELA and Math

We have worked hard to prepare our staff and students for this year’s M-STEP assessment and are
confident that students will perform their best during all testing sessions. Each first testing date
listed, every student in the classes being tested will be provided a snack before beginning their
session. If you have any questions regarding the M-STEP assessment, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,
Stephen Zielinski, Principal

March Super Cougars

These students were recognized with a Culver’s lunch for demonstrating the character trait, PROBLEM SOLVER, throughout the month of March.

2026 Greenfield Village Field Trip

The third grade classes will be going to Greenfield Village on Wednesday, June 3rd. We will be leaving Arno about 8:45am (please make sure your child is at school by 8:30am) and returning to Arno about 2pm.

All students and chaperones will need to pack a disposable lunch and disposable water bottle. In addition, all must wear closed toe walking shoes, ex. tennis shoes (no crocs/sandals).

If you would like to chaperone, please complete the form on Parent Square. All chaperones must have an I-Chat on file for the 2025-2026 school year. Here is the link for your convenience:
https://app.informedk12.com/link_campaigns/ichat?token=hirxsVorRcxrZnNJY1j3ta8F
Chaperones are in charge of their own transportation. Only students will be riding the bus. Please meet the students at 9:10am near the Greenfield Village bus drop off area on the day of the trip.

Payment and permission for this trip must be submitted via MyPaymentsPlus using the following link: https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/welcome
Note: Please read over the MPP ticket options carefully before selecting. Options are available for Greenfield Village members and nonmembers as well as those that include ride passes with their memberships. If using a membership, please send in a copy of the membership card to your child’s teacher.

Coming soon…Disposable Lunch Order Form

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April 4, 2026

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Monday, April 6th

  • No School (Spring Break)

Tuesday, April 7th

Wednesday, April 8th

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

Thursday, April 9th

  • MSTEP Homework Packet #15 is due
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Warneck Special Class: Art
  • Wiejacha Special Class: Music
  • Fire Drill

Friday, April 10th

  • HAT DAY for Mrs. Warneck’s Class (Attendance Reward)
  • MSTEP Week 18 Vocabulary Quiz & Crossword due
  • IXL Skills due (2 Reading & 2 Math)
  • Kalis Special Class: Art
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Wiejacha Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)

 

English Language Arts

**ReadWorks**

Our next ReadWorks article is “The Telephone, the Lightbulb, and Lewis Latimer”. It was assigned on Tuesday, March 24th and will be due on Tuesday, 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 encouraging students to complete any short answer questions (if any) 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.

**Weekly Homework**

Below is your child’s weekly homework assignment. If your student happens to misplace this assignment, one will always be posted in the blog to print an additional copy. In addition, students are strengthening their time management skills. Please do not wait until the last minute to complete this.

This homework assignment was sent home Friday, March 27th. Please stress the skills of reading the passages and looking back in the story to answer the questions. Feel free to “mark-up the text” to show evidence of answers. We are encouraging students to complete any short answer questions (if any) using complete sentences by restating the question in their answer. Thank you!

MSTEP Homework Packet #15 due 4/9

**IXL**

This year’s focus for IXL is mastering skills. Students are encouraged to master 2 skills in the area of reading and 2 in the area of math. Skill mastery is earned by completing a smart score of 100 on any of the differentiated skills. Students were also shown how to check if they met their skill goals using the Analytics menu. Please encourage your child to focus on one subject area at a time. 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 mastered skills.  Grades 2-5 also compete in monthly skill mastery challenges. Grade levels can earn rewards, such as board game time, Blookit time, pj day, hat day, extra recess, etc.

**MSTEP Preparation**

On Fridays, 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 (unless it is a shortened week and the new date is provided on the word list). 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

 

Smart Phone/ Smart Watch Update 

If possible, please keep cell phones and smart watches at home. If this is not possible, please remind your child that all devices must be kept in their backpack and turned off during the school day. This includes both cell phones and smart watches.

Mr. Zielinski shared this regarding the policy on smart watches and phones:

Attendance Update

The following calendars show attendance for the month of March. Stickers were added to the calendar when 90% of students were present (this is 24 out of 26 students; only 2 absent students allowed). Hooray to Mrs. Warneck’s class for reaching the goal of a complete March calendar full of stickers!!! This classroom earned a hat day on Friday, April 10th. Congrats!

The expectation for each day in the month of April is for 90% of students present (this is 24 out of 26 students; only 2 absent students allowed). If the goal of a full calendar of stickers is achieved, the classroom will earn a popcorn and movie.

Mrs. Warneck

 

Mrs. Kalis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ms. Wiejacha

 

Greenfield Village Field Trip

The third grade classes will be going to Greenfield Village on Wednesday, June 3rd. We will be leaving Arno about 8:45am (please make sure your child is at school by 8:30am) and returning to Arno about 2pm.

All students and chaperones will need to pack a disposable lunch and disposable water bottle. In addition, all must wear closed toe walking shoes, ex. tennis shoes (no crocs/sandals).

If you would like to chaperone, please complete the form included in this post. All chaperones must have an I-Chat on file for the 2025-2026 school year. Here is the link for your convenience:
https://app.informedk12.com/link_campaigns/ichat?token=hirxsVorRcxrZnNJY1j3ta8F
Chaperones are in charge of their own transportation. Only students will be riding the bus. Please meet the students at 9:10am near the Greenfield Village bus drop off area on the day of the trip.

Payment and permission for this trip must be submitted via MyPaymentsPlus using the following link: https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/welcome
Note: Please read over the MPP ticket options carefully before selecting. Options are available for Greenfield Village members and nonmembers as well as those that include ride passes with their memberships. If using a membership, please send in a copy of the membership card to your child’s teacher.

Coming soon…Disposable Lunch Order Form

 

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Monday, March 23rd

  • ReadWorks article, “Keisha Smiles” is due
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Literature (Library)-**Book Exchange**
  • Warneck Special Class: Music
  • Wiejacha Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Read at Night

Tuesday, March 24th

  • Penny Wars
  • Kalis Special Class: Music
  • Warneck Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Wiejacha Special Class: Art
  • Kiwanis Club Meeting Presentation @ 6pm in the APHS Media Center

Wednesday, March 25th

  • Wear-It Wednesday: Science Fiction- Dress like an astronaut, alien, or robot.
  • Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Wiejacha Special Class: Media Literature (Library)

Thursday, March 26th

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

Friday, March 27th

  • Pajama Day for ALL
  • MSTEP Week 17 Vocabulary Quiz & Crossword due
  • IXL Skills due (2 Reading & 2 Math)
  • Kalis Special Class: Art
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Wiejacha Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Spring Break begins at 3:30pm!!!

English Language Arts

**ReadWorks**

Our next ReadWorks article is “Keisha Smiles”. It was assigned on Tuesday, March 17th and will be due on Monday, March 23rd.

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 encouraging students to complete any short answer questions (if any) 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.

**Weekly Homework**

Below is your child’s weekly homework assignment. If your student happens to misplace this assignment, one will always be posted in the blog to print an additional copy. In addition, students are strengthening their time management skills. Please do not wait until the last minute to complete this.

This homework assignment was sent home Friday, March 20th. Please stress the skills of reading the passages and looking back in the story to answer the questions. Feel free to “mark-up the text” to show evidence of answers. We are encouraging students to complete any short answer questions (if any) using complete sentences by restating the question in their answer. Thank you!

MSTEP Homework Packet #14 due 3/26

**IXL**

This year’s focus for IXL is mastering skills. Students are encouraged to master 2 skills in the area of reading and 2 in the area of math. Skill mastery is earned by completing a smart score of 100 on any of the differentiated skills. Students were also shown how to check if they met their skill goals using the Analytics menu. Please encourage your child to focus on one subject area at a time. 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 mastered skills.  Grades 2-5 also compete in monthly skill mastery challenges. Grade levels can earn rewards, such as board game time, Blookit time, pj day, hat day, extra recess, etc.

**MSTEP Preparation**

On Fridays, 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 (unless it is a shortened week and the new date is provided on the word list). 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

March Smencil Sale

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Monday, March 16th

  • ReadWorks article, “Making a Storyboard” is due
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Warneck Special Class: Music
  • Wiejacha Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Read at Night

Tuesday, March 17th

  • Penny Wars
  • Kalis Special Class: Music
  • Warneck Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Wiejacha Special Class: Art

Wednesday, March 18th

  • Wear-It Wednesday: Nonfiction- Dress like a scientist, athlete, explorer, or inventor
  • Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Wiejacha Special Class: Media Literature (Library)

Thursday, March 19th

  • MSTEP Homework Packet #13 is due
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Warneck Special Class: Art
  • Wiejacha Special Class: Music
  • Unplugged Night: Unplug from electronics/screens

Friday, March 20th

  • World Down Syndrome Day- Donate $1 and wear crazy socks!
  • MSTEP Week 16 Vocabulary Quiz & Crossword due
  • IXL Skills due (2 Reading & 2 Math)
  • Kalis Special Class: Art
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Wiejacha Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)

English Language Arts

**ReadWorks**

Our next ReadWorks article is “Making a Storyboard”. It was assigned on Tuesday, March 10th and will be due on Monday, March 16th.

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 encouraging students to complete any short answer questions (if any) 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.

**Weekly Homework**

Below is your child’s weekly homework assignment. If your student happens to misplace this assignment, one will always be posted in the blog to print an additional copy. In addition, students are strengthening their time management skills. Please do not wait until the last minute to complete this.

This homework assignment was sent home Thursday, March 12th. Please stress the skills of reading the passages and looking back in the story to answer the questions. Feel free to “mark-up the text” to show evidence of answers. We are encouraging students to complete any short answer questions (if any) using complete sentences by restating the question in their answer. Thank you!

MSTEP Homework Packet #13 due 3/19

**IXL**

This year’s focus for IXL is mastering skills. Students are encouraged to master 2 skills in the area of reading and 2 in the area of math. Skill mastery is earned by completing a smart score of 100 on any of the differentiated skills. Students were also shown how to check if they met their skill goals using the Analytics menu. Please encourage your child to focus on one subject area at a time. 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 mastered skills.  Grades 2-5 also compete in monthly skill mastery challenges. Grade levels can earn rewards, such as board game time, Blookit time, pj day, hat day, extra recess, etc.

**MSTEP Preparation**

On Fridays, 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 (unless it is a shortened week and the new date is provided on the word list). 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wanted: Third Grade Student Leaders

Kiwanis Club was so generous and provided the funding for the program fee for the Environmental Interpretive Center Field Trip. We would like to share with the Kiwanis Club what their funding allowed us to experience during our Environmental Interpretive Center field trips. If you and your child would be willing to attend the Kiwanis Club meeting on Tuesday, March 24th at Allen Park High School in the Media Center at 6:00 pm to present this experience, this would be a great opportunity to be a third grade leader. This commitment would require your child to write down 2-3 sentences about their field trip experience and read it aloud during the meeting. We have asked Kiwanis to dismiss the students once they have presented to allow for other planned evening activities. If interested, please click on this link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EAAAC2EA4F94-62866609-kiwanis

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Monday, March 9th

Tuesday, March 10th

  • Penny Wars
  • Kalis Special Class: Music
  • Warneck Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Wiejacha Special Class: Art

Wednesday, March 11th

  • Wear-It Wednesday: Fantasy- Dress like witches, wizards, fairies, or dragons
  • Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Wiejacha Special Class: Media Literature (Library)

Thursday, March 12th

Friday, March 13th

  • No School (Teacher Professional Development Day)
  • Second Trimester Report Card Released on Parent Connect

English Language Arts

**ReadWorks**

Our next ReadWorks article is “Famous African Americans – Martin Luther King Jr.”. It was assigned on Tuesday, March 4th and will be due on Monday, March 9th.

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 encouraging students to complete any short answer questions (if any) 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.

**Weekly Homework**

Below is your child’s weekly homework assignment. If your student happens to misplace this assignment, one will always be posted in the blog to print an additional copy. In addition, students are strengthening their time management skills. Please do not wait until the last minute to complete this.

This homework assignment was sent home Friday, March 6th. Please stress the skills of reading the passages and looking back in the story to answer the questions. Feel free to “mark-up the text” to show evidence of answers. We are encouraging students to complete any short answer questions (if any) using complete sentences by restating the question in their answer. Thank you!

MSTEP Homework Packet #12 due 3/12

**IXL**

This year’s focus for IXL is mastering skills. Students are encouraged to master 2 skills in the area of reading and 2 in the area of math. Skill mastery is earned by completing a smart score of 100 on any of the differentiated skills. Students were also shown how to check if they met their skill goals using the Analytics menu. Please encourage your child to focus on one subject area at a time. 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 mastered skills.  Grades 2-5 also compete in monthly skill mastery challenges. Grade levels can earn rewards, such as board game time, Blookit time, pj day, hat day, extra recess, etc.

**MSTEP Preparation**

On Fridays, 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 (unless it is a shortened week and the new date is provided on the word list). 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

Third Trimester Reminders

Water Bottles

Please keep all water bottles with external straws, such as Stanley tumblers, at home. These water bottles are not spill-proof, and they are creeping back into our classrooms and causing interruptions due to spills. Approved water bottles should only contain plain water, not flavored.

Snack

A morning snack time is planned for our grade level as we participate in last lunch, which is at 12:30pm. When selecting a snack for your child, please choose items that will help fill their tummy until their regular lunch time. Great options include fruits, vegetables, cheese & crackers, and beef jerky sticks. Please refrain from sending candy or sugary items, as they do not provide lasting energy.

Coats

We like to get the students outside any time it is above 20 degrees. Please make sure that your child has a coat.  Keep in mind that students will be going out in the morning, mid day, and afternoon. These times differ greatly when it comes to temperatures ranging from 30s to 60s.

Arno Dress Code

  • No ripped or torn jeans/shorts that reveal skin or underwear underneath.
  • Shorts/Skirts/Dresses need to be at fingertip length.
  • Tank Tops need to be at a minimum of “2 Fingers Wide”
  • No Belly Shirts
  • No inappropriate objects or language on shirts.
  • No Flip flops, open toes, or sandals.
  • No hats or hoods indoors, outside only before or after school.
  • No purses or body bags to be worn in school.
  • No makeup or fake nails

Note: Coats are not to be worn in the building, so students should dress in layers in case they become too cold or hot throughout the day.

Cell Phone/Smart Watches

We understand that your student(s) may have a cell phone or smart watch for after school communication with a parent or guardian. We ask that all cell phones/smart watches stay in backpacks during the school day to allow your students to focus on their academics, until students are outside at the end of the day. If a student has their phone out or if they are wearing their watch during the school day, our staff will take the phone/watch until the end of the day or bring it to the front office. This is to prevent any videos or photos being taken during the school day or text messages being sent.

During School Appointments

We realize that doctor appointments during school time are unavoidable. We ask that these be scheduled 2:00 or later to avoid prime learning time. Thank you.

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Monday, March 2nd

  • ReadWorks article, “Bat News” is due
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Warneck Special Class: Music
  • Wiejacha Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Read at Night

Tuesday, March 3rd

  • Penny Wars
  • Environmental Interpretive Center Field Trip (Kalis & Warneck)
  • Chapter 4 Social Studies Test
  • Kalis Special Class: Music
  • Warneck Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Wiejacha Special Class: Art

Wednesday, March 4th

  • Wear-It Wednesday: Mystery- Dress like detectives, spies, sleuths, or suspects
  • Environmental Interpretive Center Field Trip (Wiejacha)
  • Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Wiejacha Special Class: Media Literature (Library)

Thursday, March 5th

  • MSTEP Homework Packet #11 is due
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Warneck Special Class: Art
  • Wiejacha Special Class: Music
  • Unplugged Night: Unplug from electronics/screens

Friday, March 6th

  • Warneck Attendance Reward: PAJAMA DAY!
  • MSTEP Week 14 Vocabulary Quiz & Crossword due
  • IXL Trophies due (2 Reading & 2 Math)
  • Kalis Special Class: Art
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Wiejacha Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • End of Second Trimester

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

On Tuesday, March 3rd (Kalis & Warneck) and Wednesday, March 4th (Wiejacha), our third grade classes will be heading to the University of Michigan-Dearborn Environmental Interpretive Center to get an up close look at Michigan’s outdoor environment during winter. We will be learning characteristics used for tree identification, hiking, and witnessing a part of the maple syrup making process.

Please note:

  • Third grade classes are attending on different dates.
  • Depart Arno at 8:45am. Program runs from 9:10-10:40 am. Depart EIC at 10:45am, and arrive back at Arno at 11:10am.
  • We will be hiking outdoors. Students and chaperones are encouraged to dress for the weather. Snow boots, winter coats, gloves, scarves, and hats are highly recommended.
  • Chaperones will need to drive themselves and meet us at the Environmental Interpretive Center by 9:00am the day of your child’s trip. Directions went home on Friday, 2/27/26.
  • A grant provided by Allen Park Kiwanis Club is funding field trip admission and a Grant from Wheels2Woods is providing the transportation fee, so this trip is FREE! Thank you, Allen Park Kiwanis Club and Wheels2Woods!

Attendance Update

The following calendars show attendance for the month of February. Stickers were added to the calendar when 90% of students were present (this is 24 out of 26 students; only 2 absent students allowed). Hooray to Mrs. Warneck’s class for reaching the goal of a complete February calendar full of stickers!!! This classroom earned a pajama day. Congrats!

The expectation for each day in the month of March is for 90% of students present (this is 24 out of 26 students; only 2 absent students allowed). If the goal of a full calendar of stickers is achieved, the classroom will earn a hat day.

Mrs. Kalis

 

Mrs. Warneck

Ms. Wiejacha

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Monday, February 23rd

  • ReadWorks article, “The High Dive” is due
  • Smencils Sale
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Warneck Special Class: Music
  • Wiejacha Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)

Tuesday, February 24th

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

Wednesday, February 25th

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

Thursday, February 26th

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

Friday, February 27th

  • MSTEP Week 13 Vocabulary Quiz & Crossword due
  • IXL Trophies due (2 Reading & 2 Math)
  • Kalis Special Class: Art
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Wiejacha Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)

Spring Fever- Gift Card Donations

The third grade classrooms will be creating a Gift Card Basket for this year’s Spring Fever Silent Auction, and we are kindly asking for your support!

If you are interested in donating a gift card of any amount, please click the link below to sign up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E4BACAD22A4FD0-61968420-gift#/

Your generosity helps make this fundraiser a success, and we truly appreciate your continued support of our school community.

English Language Arts

**ReadWorks**

Our next ReadWorks article is “The High Dive”. It was assigned on Tuesday, February 10th and will be due on Monday, February 23rd.

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 encouraging students to complete any short answer questions (if any) 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.

**Weekly Homework**

Below is your child’s weekly homework assignment. If your student happens to misplace this assignment, one will always be posted in the blog to print an additional copy. In addition, students are strengthening their time management skills. Please do not wait until the last minute to complete this.

This homework assignment was sent home Friday, February 20th. Please stress the skills of reading the passages and looking back in the story to answer the questions. Feel free to “mark-up the text” to show evidence of answers. We are encouraging students to complete any short answer questions (if any) using complete sentences by restating the question in their answer. Thank you!

MSTEP Homework Packet #10 due 2/26

 

**IXL**

This year’s focus for IXL is earning trophies. Students are encouraged to earn 2 trophies in the area of reading and 2 in the area of math. Trophies are earned by completing a smart score off 100 on any of the differentiated skills. Students were also shown how to check if they met their trophy goals using the leaderboards. Please encourage your child to focus on one subject area at a time. 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**

On Fridays, 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 (unless it is a shortened week and the new date is provided on the word list). 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

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

On Tuesday, March 3rd (Kalis & Warneck) and Wednesday, March 4th (Wiejacha), our third grade classes will be heading to the University of Michigan-Dearborn Environmental Interpretive Center to get an up close look at Michigan’s outdoor environment during winter. We will be learning characteristics used for tree identification, hiking, and witnessing a part of the maple syrup making process.

Please note:

  • Third grade classes are attending on different dates.
  • Depart Arno at 8:45am. Program runs from 9:10-10:40 am. Depart EIC at 10:45am, and arrive back at Arno at 11:10am.
  • We will be hiking outdoors. Students and chaperones are encouraged to dress for the weather. Snow boots, winter coats, gloves, scarves, and hats are highly recommended.
  • Chaperones will need to drive themselves and meet us at the Environmental Interpretive Center by 9:00am the day of your child’s trip. Directions will be provided closer to our departure dates.
  • A grant provided by Allen Park Kiwanis Club is funding field trip admission and a Grant from Wheels2Woods is providing the transportation fee, so this trip is FREE! Thank you, Allen Park Kiwanis Club and Wheels2Woods!

Smencil Sale, Monday, 2/23

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