February 11, 2024

Coming Soon…

Monday, February 12th

  • Last day for E.I.C. Field Trip chaperones to turn in their background checks
  • Heart Spirit Week: “Tackle Heart Disease”- Wear your favorite team or jersey
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Warneck Special Class: Music

Tuesday, February 13th

  • Heart Spirit Week: “Good Vibes for a Healthy Heart”- Wear Tie Dye
  • Readworks article due (“The Telephone, the Lightbulb, and Lewis Latimer” )
  • Social Studies Ch. 4 Test
  • Guyot Special Class: Art
  • Kalis Special Class: Music
  • Warneck Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)

Wednesday, February 14th

  • Heart Spirit Week: “Love Your Healthy Heart!”- Wear pink, red, or hearts
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Valentine’s Celebration

Thursday, February 15th

  • Heart Spirit Week: “Your Future Looks Healthy!”- Dress like your future self
  • MSTEP Homework Packet #9 due 2/15/24
  • Guyot Special Class: Music
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Warneck Special Class: Art

Friday, February 16th

  • Heart Spirit Week: “AP Teams Up Against Heart Disease”- Wear green and white for AP
  • Edmentum Trophies due
  • MSTEP Vocabulary Week 12 Quiz
  • Grammar Quiz (Pronouns)
  • Spelling Test #6
  • 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.

**MSTEP Homework Packet**

This homework assignment was sent home Thursday, February 8th. Please stress the skills of reading the passages and looking back in the story to answer the questions. Thank you!

MSTEP Homework Packet #9 due 2/15/24

**Edmentum**

Third grade’s focus is earning trophies as students navigate their individualized learning path. Students are encouraged to earn 2 trophies in the area of reading, 1 trophy in math, and 1 trophy in language arts. Trophies are earned by completing a Progress Check with 80% or higher. Students know how to check if they met their trophy goal.

 


Valentine’s Day

On Wednesday, February 14th, the third grade classes will be having a little celebration. Students may bring in valentine cards for their classroom.

  • Mrs. Guyot’s Class: 30 students
  • Mrs. Kalis’s Class: 30 students
  • Mrs. Warneck’s Class: 29 students

It is best to just have your child write his/her name on each card instead of including who the card is for. This makes for a speedier delivery in class.

We are also asking for donations of juice pouches and Krispy Kreme heart-shaped donuts. If you would be willing to donate either of these items, please click on the signup link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EAAAC2EA4F94-valentines

 


Upcoming Field Trip

We are going on a field trip to the University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Environmental Interpretive Center. Students will report to Arno at 8:30am and will be transported via bus to and from this field trip.  The permission slip has already been sent to parents/guardians via the ParentSquare app. Please see below for when your classroom will be attending the field trip.

Tues., Feb. 27th: Mrs. Kalis’s Class

Tues., Feb. 27th: Mrs. Warneck’s Class

Wed., Feb. 28th: Mrs. Guyot’s Class

Leave Arno at 8:40am

Program runs from 9:15-10:45am

Return to Arno around 11:10 am

*ALL CLASSES WILL EAT LUNCH AT SCHOOL*

During this field trip, we will be learning how to identify different types of trees, how to tap syrup from maple trees, and activities related to this experience. 

If you would like to chaperone for this field trip, please let your child’s teacher know. Chaperones will be hiking outside in the woods with students and will need to provide their own transportation to and from this field trip. All chaperones need to have an approved background check on file with Allen Park Public Schools. Background checks must be turned in by 2/12/24 so central office has time to process them. 

 


Pictures of the Week

February 4, 2024

Coming Soon…

Monday, February 5th

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

Tuesday, February 6th

Wednesday, February 7th

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

Thursday, February 8th

Friday, February 9th

  • No School (Staff Professional Development)

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.

**MSTEP Homework Packet**

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

MSTEP Homework Packet #8 due 2/8/24

**Edmentum**

Third grade’s focus is earning trophies as students navigate their individualized learning path. Students are encouraged to earn 2 trophies in the area of reading, 1 trophy in math, and 1 trophy in language arts. Trophies are earned by completing a Progress Check with 80% or higher. Students know how to check if they met their trophy goal.

 


Math Chapter 11: Understand Fraction Equivalence and Comparison 

In this chapter, your student is learning about fraction equivalence and comparison. The lessons address how to model and write equivalent fractions, as well as how to compare fractions using a variety of strategies. The vocabulary words for the chapter are: equivalent and equivalent fractions. Build your student’s understanding of fraction equivalence and comparison during your next baking session!

• Pull out your recipe book and head to the kitchen! Choose recipes that include different fractions so your student can compare them. Try changing some of the fractions to familiarize your student with a variety of fractions. For example, you can change 1 cup to 4/4 cup, or 2/3 teaspoon to 4/6 teaspoon to spice up the recipe!

• Invite your student to be your recipe reader. Ask, “What is an equivalent fraction for 1/2 cup?” Encourage your student to use a number line or models to find an equivalent fraction. Then, ask your student to find equivalent fractions for the whole numbers in the recipe. For example, 2 cups can also be 6/3 cups!

• Then, pick two items that share the same denominator (bottom number of a fraction). Point out the two items, such as sugar and flour, and ask, “Do I need more sugar or more flour in this recipe?” Encourage your student to use fraction strips or a number line to answer the question. Then, find two items that share the same numerator (top number of a fraction). Ask, “Do I need more [first item] or more [second item]?”. Encourage your student to use a number line to answer the question.

• Next, ask your student to look at the recipe and compare fractions with different numerators and denominators. Order three recipe items (with fractions) from least to greatest. Your student can use fraction strips or number lines to order the fractions.

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 think of other contexts for comparing fractions, such as the distances between two places (e.g., 1/4 mile vs. 1/2 mile).

Have a great time at your next bake-off!

 


February Smencil Sale

Smencils Flyer (Feb)

 


Elementary School Code of Conduct

Just a reminder regarding Arno’s Code of Conduct. We’ve experienced an uptick in dress code infractions. If you could please take a moment to read  over this information with your child, we would greatly appreciate it.

STUDENT DRESS CODE
The staff of the Elementary schools expect all students to be neatly and appropriately dressed and groomed at all times while in school and at all school functions. Clothing and general appearance of all students shall be in keeping with the intent of this policy. The spirit of the Allen Park dress and grooming regulations are best reflected in the following two excerpts from the Allen Park Board of Education policy:

“Students are expected to determine their patterns of dress and grooming, provided that such
dress and grooming do not interfere with the health and safety of themselves or others and does
not interfere with the educational process of the school.”

In order to assist students and parents to comply with this provision, the following guidelines have been developed. The school administrator and staff will uphold the following regulations:

1. Clothing should not be so torn or so loose fitting as to be inappropriate or immodest.

2. Students are not to wear items of clothing which have obscene or vulgar statements or
pictures, which promote alcohol, tobacco, or illegal substances. Shirts that convey a
negative attitude should not be worn to school. Also, students should not wear clothing
that promotes violence or fighting; such as “wrestling t-shirts”.

3. Shoes or footwear must be worn at all times. Sandals must be worn with socks. Flip-flops do
not make good shoes for children to wear to school, especially for gym and recess.

4. Hats are not to be worn in the building and must be kept in the student’s
cubby or locker during the school day.

5. Makeup and all other cosmetic products are prohibited. This includes fake fingernails and
“tattoos”.

6. No bare midriffs, “fishnet” shirts, bare backs, halter tops, spandex, spaghetti straps, low
cut or loose fitting tank shirts or transparent clothing are permitted at any time. However,
sleeveless tops that fit tightly around both the shoulder and the neck will be permitted. In
general, school clothing should be age appropriate and modest.

7. Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be at least fingertip length when one’s arms are extended
straight at one’s sides.

8. Coats and jackets, and other outerwear should not be worn in class.

Exceptions to the above for “special” days may be declared by the administration.

These guidelines are offered as general statements so that students and parents can select and purchase clothing appropriate to the school environment. As in most other things, good judgment
and common sense are the ultimate standards.

Students who arrive at school inappropriately dressed will be referred to the principal and asked to remedy the problem. This may involve being sent home to change a particular article of clothing.

 


Valentine’s Day

On Wednesday, February 14th, the third grade classes will be having a little celebration. Students may bring in valentine cards for their classroom.

  • Mrs. Guyot’s Class: 30 students
  • Mrs. Kalis’s Class: 30 students
  • Mrs. Warneck’s Class: 29 students

It is best to just have your child write his/her name on each card instead of including who the card is for. This makes for a speedier delivery in class.

We are also asking for donations of juice pouches and Krispy Kreme heart-shaped donuts. If you would be willing to donate either of these items, please click on the signup link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EAAAC2EA4F94-valentines

 


Pictures of the Week 

January 28, 2024

Coming Soon…

Monday, January 29th

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

Tuesday, January 30th

  • Reflections Ice Cream for participants (during school/from the PTA)
  • Reflections Celebration at APCA @ 6:30pm
  • Readworks article due (“Famous African Americans – Martin Luther King, Jr.)
  • Guyot Special Class: Art
  • Kalis Special Class: Music
  • Warneck Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)

Wednesday, January 31st

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

Thursday, February 1st

  • NWEA Celebration Assembly
    • We will celebrate our students who reached their personal growth goals on reading and/or math.
  • MSTEP HW Packet #7 due
  • Guyot Special Class: Music
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Warneck Special Class: Art

Friday, February 2nd

  • NWEA Principal Meetings
    • Mr. Zielinski will be meeting with some students in our classroom to review their NWEA scores. This doesn’t mean they are in trouble! Mr. Zielinski takes an invested interest in the education of our students. Unfortunately, he doesn’t have time to meet with every student. He wishes he could!
  • Edmentum Trophies due
  • MSTEP Vocabulary Week 10 Quiz
  • Grammar Quiz (Kamishibai Man)
  • 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. This week, students will focus on spelling, grammar, and writing skills. Spelling words and grammar will be assessed Friday, February 2nd. 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. RAZ Kids (Vocabulary A-Z) has activities available to your child to help them practice their words independently. Please encourage your child to utilize this resource.

**MSTEP Homework Packet**

This homework assignment was sent home Friday, January 26th. Please stress the skills of reading the passages and looking back in the story to answer the questions. Thank you!

MSTEP Homework Packet #7 due 2/1/24

**Edmentum**

Third grade’s focus is earning trophies as students navigate their individualized learning path. Students are encouraged to earn 2 trophies in the area of reading, 1 trophy in math, and 1 trophy in language arts. Trophies are earned by completing a Progress Check with 80% or higher. Students know how to check if they met their trophy goal.

 


Math Chapter 10: Understand Fractions

In this chapter, your student is learning how to understand fractions. The lessons address how to identify equal parts of a whole and name them, how to write a fraction, and how to plot fractions less than 1 and greater than 1 on a number line. The vocabulary words for this chapter are: whole, whole numbers, sixths, eighths, fraction, unit fraction, numerator, and denominator.

Build your student’s understanding of fractions at your next family dinner!

• What dinners do you and your family make in fraction-ready shapes? Two examples are lasagnas in rectangular pans and circular pizzas! The next time you sit down for dinner with a fraction-ready dish, invite your student to help you divide the dish into equal parts. Begin by cutting the dish in half. Ask, “Does this shape show equal parts or unequal parts?” Then ask your student to name the equal parts. Next, divide the dish again so your dish is in fourths. Ask your student to name the equal parts.

• Divide a fraction-ready dish into sixths or eighths. Then, remove a sixth or an eighth of the dish. Ask your student, “What fraction of the dish have we removed?” Have your student write down the fraction. Next, remove more parts of the dish, asking your student each time to write down fractions to represent the fraction of the whole that has been removed.

• Sketch an empty number line. Ask your student to plot their “dinner fractions” on the number line. Remind them that every number on a number line represents a distance from 0, and the distance from 0 to 1 is one whole.

• Once your student is comfortable plotting fractions less than 1 on a number line, challenge them to plot fractions greater than 1 on a number line. If you made more than one fraction-ready dish for dinner, you can use those dishes for this fraction practice! For example: Cut two  lasagnas in rectangular pans into sixths. Remove 2 equal parts of the lasagna from one pan. Ask your student what fraction of a lasagna is still in the pans. Then, ask your student to plot that fraction on a number line.

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 think of other contexts for using fractions, such as measurements in a recipe.

Have a great time at your next family dinner!

 


Pictures of the Week 

January 21, 2024

Coming Soon…

Monday, January 22nd

  • Finish NWEA/NWEA Make Ups
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Warneck Special Class: Music

Tuesday, January 23rd

  • Readworks article due (“Making a Storyboard”)
  • Guyot Special Class: Art
  • Kalis Special Class: Music
  • Warneck Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)

Wednesday, January 24th

  • “Timber” Metroparks Presentation
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)

Thursday, January 25th

  • MSTEP HW Packet #6 due
  • Guyot Special Class: Music
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Warneck Special Class: Art

Friday, January 26th

  • Edmentum Trophies due
  • MSTEP Vocabulary Week 9 Quiz
  • Vocabulary Quiz (Kamishibai Man)
  • Comprehension Quiz (Kamishibai Man)
  • 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.

**MSTEP Homework Packet**

This homework assignment was sent home Friday, December 1st. Please stress the skills of reading the passages and looking back in the story to answer the questions. Thank you!

MSTEP Homework Packet #6 due 1/25

**Edmentum**

Third grade’s focus is earning trophies as students navigate their individualized learning path. Students are encouraged to earn 2 trophies in the area of reading, 1 trophy in math, and 1 trophy in language arts. Trophies are earned by completing a Progress Check with 80% or higher. Students know how to check if they met their trophy goal.


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.


Pictures of the Week

January 14, 2024

Coming Soon…

Monday, January 15th

  • No School (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

Tuesday, January 16th

  • 80th Day of School- 80s Dress Up Day
  • ReadWorks Article & Questions (Quirino Cristiani) due
  • Finish Reading/Math NWEA/ NWEA Make Ups
  • Guyot Special Class: Art
  • Kalis Special Class: Music
  • Warneck Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)

Wednesday, January 17th

  • New ReadWorks article & questions assigned
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)

Thursday, January 18th

Friday, January 19th

  • No School (Staff Professional Development)

English Language Arts

Due to the shortened week as well as ongoing assessments, our ELA routine must take a pause. Our only quiz this week will be our MSTEP vocabulary Quiz. Please utilize the activities available in RAZ Kids (Vocab A-Z) to help study for Thursday’s quiz.

**MSTEP Homework Packet**

This homework assignment was sent home Friday, January 12th. Please stress the skills of reading the passages and looking back in the story to answer the questions. Complete sentences should be utilized for short answer type questions. Rewording the question in the answer is a great strategy to ensure a complete sentence. Thank you!

MSTEP Homework Packet #5 due 1/18

**Edmentum**

Edmentum Challenges run Saturday-Friday. Third grade’s focus is earning trophies as students navigate their individualized learning path. Students are encouraged to earn 2 trophies in the area of reading and 1 trophy in math. Additionally, a weekly trophy challenge is set up in the area of Language Arts. Trophies are earned by completing a Progress Check with 80% or higher. Students know how to check if they met their trophy goal.

 


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 the Tech Department…

Automatic updates are pushed out to student chromebooks in the evening. In order for a chromebook to process the automatic update, the chromebook must be shut down and not just simply closed shut. Please have your child sign out and shut down their chromebook completely at night. Having to manually update the chromebook is a timely inconvenience during a student’s school day.

Thank you!


December Super Cougars

Congratulations to our December Super Cougars, Zoe, Ava, and Joaquin. They have gone above and beyond to be responsible, respectful, and safe. They enjoyed their Super Cougar lunch with Mr. Zielinski last week.


Illness & Absences

We are at that time of the year when the weather changes and illnesses are a result. Please remember that your child must be responsible to retrieve any work they missed and turn it in within the time allotted (2 days for every one day absent). Absent work, as well as any materials needed to complete the work, are available on Google Classroom. If a family emergency occurs, we encourage you to reach out to your child’s teacher for additional time.

So many students have been absent recently. Please be sure to check Parent Connect for any missing scores. Many missing scores are simply because a student is absent the day an assignment is due. If a child needs extra copies, they are more than welcome to check at school. Fourth graders need to be responsible for their own absent work. I will not be hounding students for missing assignments. This helps to grow responsible, successful humans.

Please see the document below for ways to stay healthy so that absent work is not an issue. Please continue to alert us of any planned absences, so that I can make sure your child is prepared with any work they may miss.

Family Guide to a Happy and Healthy School Year

 


Pictures of the Week

 

January 7, 2024

Coming Soon…

Monday, January 8th

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

Tuesday, January 9th

Wednesday, January 10th

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

Thursday, January 11th

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

Friday, January 12th

  • Edmentum Trophies due
  • MSTEP Vocabulary (Week 7) Quiz
  • Vocabulary Quiz (What Do Illustrators Do?)
  • Comprehension Quiz (What Do Illustrators Do?)
  • 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.

 

**MSTEP Homework Packet**

This homework assignment was sent home Friday, 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 1/11

 


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   

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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 9th. All students who have completed 10 marshmallow tasks or 300 minutes of reading over the break will be awarded with a Swiss Miss hot cocoa in class. A hard copy was distributed to your child the week before break.

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:

Congratulations to Asher C. for mastering his multiplication and division facts! He has earned his Prodigy login information. Keep up the great work!


Pictures of the Week

December 17, 2023

Coming Soon…

Monday, December 18th

  • It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas: Wear your craziest holiday clothes
  • Holiday School Sing-a-long
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Warneck Special Class: Music

Tuesday, December 19th

  • Chapter 3 Social Studies Test
  • Candy Cane Day: Wear red and white
  • ReadWorks article, “The High Dive” and questions due
  • Guyot Special Class: Art
  • Kalis Special Class: Music
  • Warneck Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)

Wednesday, December 20th

  • Holiday Character Day: Dress like your favorite holiday character
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)

Thursday, December 21st

  • Shine Bright Like a Light: Light up your wardrobe with holiday lights, tinsel, light up necklaces…
  • Spelling Test #4
  • M-STEP Homework Packet #3 Due
  • Guyot Special Class: Music
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Warneck Special Class: Art

Friday, December 22nd

  • ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas: Wear your Jammies to school
  • MSTEP Quiz #6
  • 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. This week, students will focus on spelling, grammar, and writing skills. Spelling words  will be assessed Thursday, December 21st. 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. Activities are available on RAZ Kids (Vocabulary A to Z) to help your child practice their words independently.

**MSTEP Homework Packet**

This homework assignment was sent home Friday, December 15th. Please stress the skills of reading the passages and looking back in the story to answer the questions. Thank you!

MSTEP Homework Packet #3 due 12/21

 

**Edmentum**

Third grade’s focus is earning trophies as students navigate their individualized learning path. Students are encouraged to earn 2 trophies in the area of reading and 1 trophy in math. Trophies are earned by completing a Progress Check with 80% or higher. Students know how to check if they met their trophy goal.

 


Winter Celebration

On Friday, December 22nd, our classes will be enjoying a movie. We felt that popcorn and juice pouches would be a special treat as well. If you are able to provide any of the requested items, please sign up below. I am requesting that donated items be sent to school no later than Thursday, December 21st. If you are unable to click on a particular item, the item may no longer be needed. Thanks so much!

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

 


Parent Connect

Did you know…students can access their academic progress as well as any missing assignment info too (with your help)!

Please access your Parent Connect account, and your child’s Student Connection PIN and login are listed for you to share with them (see below). This will help build independence and instill a sense of ownership and responsibility for their own learning.

Students can login HERE. This link is also posted in our Google Classroom for convenience.


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:

 


Pictures of the Week

December 10, 2023

Coming Soon…

Monday, December 11th

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

Tuesday, December 12th

  • ReadWorks Article & Questions (I Want a Phone!) due
  • Guyot Special Class: Art
  • Kalis Special Class: Music
  • Warneck Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)

Wednesday, December 13th

  • New ReadWorks article & Questions assigned
  • Smencil Sale
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)

Thursday, December 14th

  • MSTEP Homework Packet #2 due
  • Guyot Special Class: Music
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Warneck Special Class: Art

Friday, December 15th

  • Vocabulary Quiz
  • Comprehension Quiz
  • MSTEP Quiz #5
  • 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.

 

**MSTEP Homework Packet**

This homework assignment was sent home Friday, December 1st. Please stress the skills of reading the passages and looking back in the story to answer the questions. Thank you!

MSTEP Homework Packet #2 due 12/14

**Edmentum**

Third grade’s focus is earning trophies as students navigate their individualized learning path. Students are encouraged to earn 2 trophies in the area of reading and 1 trophy in math. Trophies are earned by completing a Progress Check with 80% or higher. Students know how to check if they met their trophy goal.


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:

Congratulations to Remi! He mastered all of his addition and subtraction facts. He is now working on his multiplication and division facts 0-12s. Keep up the great work!

 


November Super Cougars

Congratulations to our November Super Cougars, Mason, Violet, and Lissette. They have gone above and beyond to be responsible, respectful, and safe. They enjoyed their Super Cougar lunch with Mr. Zielinski last week.


Pictures of the Week

December 3, 2023

Coming Soon…

Monday, December 4th

  • “Let’s Be Inclusive!” Assembly
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Warneck Special Class: Music

Tuesday, December 5th

  • ReadWorks Article & Questions (Carlos in the Spotlight) due
  • Guyot Special Class: Art
  • Kalis Special Class: Music
  • Warneck Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)

Wednesday, December 6th

  • New ReadWorks article & Questions assigned
  • High Touch High Tech- Up, Up, and Away Science Presentation
  • Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)

Thursday, December 7th

  • MSTEP Homework Packet # 1 due
  • Guyot Special Class: Music
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Warneck Special Class: Art

Friday, December 8th

  • Vocabulary Quiz
  • Comprehension Quiz
  • M-STEP Quiz #4
  • Guyot Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
  • Kalis Special Class: Art
  • Warneck Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
  • First Trimester Report Cards Available on Parent Connect

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.

 

**MSTEP Homework Packet**

This homework assignment was sent home Friday, December 1st. 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 12/7

**Edmentum**

Third grade’s focus is earning trophies as students navigate their individualized learning path. Students are encouraged to earn 2 trophies in the area of reading and 1 trophy in math. Trophies are earned by completing a Progress Check with 80% or higher. Students know how to check if they met their trophy goal.


Pictures of the Week

November 26, 2023

Coming Soon…

Monday, November 27th

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

Tuesday, November 28th

  • ReadWorks article, “Jesse Owens” and questions due
  • Guyot Special Class: Art
  • Kalis Special Class: Music
  • Warneck Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)

Wednesday, November 29th

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

Thursday, November 30th

  • Metropark’s “French Voyageurs” Presentation
  • Guyot Special Class: Music
  • Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
  • Warneck Special Class: Art

Friday, December 1st


English Language Arts

In third grade we will use an anchor text for 2 weeks. This week, students will focus on spelling, grammar, and writing skills. Spelling words and grammar will be assessed Friday, December 1st. 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. Please use these words to complete the spelling contract located on the back of the Weekly Spelling assignment.

**Weekly Homework**

This homework assignment was sent home Friday, November 17th. Your child’s hard copy individualized list will be highlighted. The first 12 words utilize a spelling pattern; whereas, the last 3 words are common words that every third grader should know. Students are to complete activities totaling 20 points and attach them to the activity paper.

Weekly Homework (Spelling Contract 3) due 12/1/2023

 

**Edmentum**

Third grade’s focus is earning trophies as students navigate their learning path. Students are encouraged to earn 2 trophies in the area of reading and 1 in math. Trophies are earned by completing a Progress Check with 80% or higher. Students know how to check if they met their trophy goal.

 


Parent Connect

Did you know…students can access their academic progress as well as any missing assignment info too (with your help)!

Please access your Parent Connect account, and your child’s Student Connection PIN and login are listed for you to share with them (see below). This will help build independence and instill a sense of ownership and responsibility for their own learning.

Students can login HERE. This link is also posted in our Google Classroom for convenience.


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:

Congratulations to Jolene! She mastered all of her addition and subtraction facts. She is now working on her multiplication and division facts 0-12s.

Also, a kudos goes out to Ian! He mastered his multiplication and division facts up to 12s and has earned his Prodigy login info. Way to go!

 


Pictures of the Week