This week in class...
Math: We will be taking our chapter 4 test on multiplication.
Reading: We have finished our folktale study and we are working on our final projects.
Writing: We are currently working on opinion writing.
Science: We will be looking at the characteristics of leaves.
Please continue to send in box tops!
We are still collecting money for the Angel Gifts fundraiser to help give kids a good Christmas. We are also skill collecting NEW boots, gloves, scarves, and hats for the homeless in Anchorage.
Monday, December 5, 2016
Monday, November 21, 2016
Week of November 21st, 2016
This Week in Class...
Math - We will have our Mid-Chapter Checkpoint on multiplication strategies on Thursday.
Reading - We are continuing out trickster study!
Writing - We will be talking about facts and opinions. We will be beginning opinion writing soon!
Spelling - There is no spelling this week.
Social Studies - We will be talking about the Alaska flag this week!
This week is a short week! There is NO SCHOOL on Thursday OR Friday in observance of Thanksgiving.
There is NO spelling this week! Your child will receive his/her spelling list for next week on Wednesday to bring home.
Please continue to send in box tops!
Math - We will have our Mid-Chapter Checkpoint on multiplication strategies on Thursday.
Reading - We are continuing out trickster study!
Writing - We will be talking about facts and opinions. We will be beginning opinion writing soon!
Spelling - There is no spelling this week.
Social Studies - We will be talking about the Alaska flag this week!
This week is a short week! There is NO SCHOOL on Thursday OR Friday in observance of Thanksgiving.
There is NO spelling this week! Your child will receive his/her spelling list for next week on Wednesday to bring home.
Please continue to send in box tops!
Friday, November 11, 2016
Week of November 14th, 2016
This Week In Class...
Math - We will begin Chapter 4 and learn strategies for multiplying different numbers. We will do a multiplication project as well!
Reading - We will begin a folktale studies using stories from different Alaska Native and American Native and Indian groups. We will be focusing on "Trickster Tales" with trickster characters such as the Raven, Coyote, and Rabbit.
Writing - We will learn about peer editing and writing final drafts for informative writing.
Science - We will conduct an experiment using white carnations and food coloring! We will explore tree cookies and learn about the inner workings of trees!
Please send in cans of corn for our school canned food drive. We are collecting only corn, and they will be given to needy families over the holiday season!
Math - We will begin Chapter 4 and learn strategies for multiplying different numbers. We will do a multiplication project as well!
Reading - We will begin a folktale studies using stories from different Alaska Native and American Native and Indian groups. We will be focusing on "Trickster Tales" with trickster characters such as the Raven, Coyote, and Rabbit.
Writing - We will learn about peer editing and writing final drafts for informative writing.
Science - We will conduct an experiment using white carnations and food coloring! We will explore tree cookies and learn about the inner workings of trees!
Please send in cans of corn for our school canned food drive. We are collecting only corn, and they will be given to needy families over the holiday season!
Monday, November 7, 2016
Week of November 7th, 2016
This Week in Class...
Math - We will continue learning about multiplication!
Reading - We are finishing our author study dioramas and will be presenting on Thursday and Friday.
Writing - We are starting our informative writing piece. Our topic is Patricia Polacco.
Spelling - Reminder: I am sending spelling homework home on FRIDAYS and we will test and homework is dues on the following FRIDAY.
Social Studies - We will discuss the bodies of water that surround Alaska, the state capitol, and the major cities of Alaska.
If your child has the opportunity to do XtraMath, MAth Whizz, or Lexia at home, please encourage them to use it!
Please continue to send in box tops for education. We have 300! When we get to 500, we will earn a popcorn party!
There is no school this Friday, November 11th, 2016
I hope to see everyone at the Aces game on Saturday, November 12th! The Ursa Major choir will be performing the national anthem and it will be military appreciation night!!!
Math - We will continue learning about multiplication!
Reading - We are finishing our author study dioramas and will be presenting on Thursday and Friday.
Writing - We are starting our informative writing piece. Our topic is Patricia Polacco.
Spelling - Reminder: I am sending spelling homework home on FRIDAYS and we will test and homework is dues on the following FRIDAY.
Social Studies - We will discuss the bodies of water that surround Alaska, the state capitol, and the major cities of Alaska.
If your child has the opportunity to do XtraMath, MAth Whizz, or Lexia at home, please encourage them to use it!
Please continue to send in box tops for education. We have 300! When we get to 500, we will earn a popcorn party!
There is no school this Friday, November 11th, 2016
I hope to see everyone at the Aces game on Saturday, November 12th! The Ursa Major choir will be performing the national anthem and it will be military appreciation night!!!
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Week of October 31st, 2016
Thank you to all families for attending conferences! I enjoyed talking with everyone!
This Week in Class...
Math - We will be having our chapter 3 mid-chapter checkpoint on Wednesday! We have been practicing using equal groups, repeated addition, and a number line to multiply numbers.
Reading - We will begin working on our Patricia Polacco final project! PLEASE SEND IN SHOE BOXES! :)
Writing - We are working towards writing our first informational piece!
Spelling - Spelling will continue this week. Homework goes home on Monday and is due Friday morning.
Science - We are finishing pumpkin science and will resume learning about weather and clouds.
Please send all students to school with the proper outdoor gear: snow pants, snow boots, gloves, hats, insulated jackets.
Please continue to send in box tops for education. We are more than half way to our goal of 500!
This Week in Class...
Math - We will be having our chapter 3 mid-chapter checkpoint on Wednesday! We have been practicing using equal groups, repeated addition, and a number line to multiply numbers.
Reading - We will begin working on our Patricia Polacco final project! PLEASE SEND IN SHOE BOXES! :)
Writing - We are working towards writing our first informational piece!
Spelling - Spelling will continue this week. Homework goes home on Monday and is due Friday morning.
Science - We are finishing pumpkin science and will resume learning about weather and clouds.
Please send all students to school with the proper outdoor gear: snow pants, snow boots, gloves, hats, insulated jackets.
Please continue to send in box tops for education. We are more than half way to our goal of 500!
Friday, October 21, 2016
Week of October 24th, 2016
This Week is Conference Week!!!
Monday and Tuesday are regular days!
Wednesday and Thursday are HALF DAYS!
(You will receive your conference reminder this week)
This week in class...
Math - Continuing our study of multiplication strategies.
Reading - We will read our last 2 stories in our Patricia Polacco author study.
Writing - Continue informative writing
Science - We will be doing more pumpkins science! Do pumpkins sink or float? How tall are our pumpkins? How wide?
***There will be NO SPELLING this week. We will continue next week!
Friday, October 14, 2016
Week of October 17th, 2016
This week in class...
Math - We are beginning chapter 3 of GoMath! We will be discovering multiplication!
Reading - we will continue our exploration of Patricia Polacco books! We are practicing deciding on what themes are present in her books.
Writing - We will be diving into informative writing, using Step Up to Writing.
Spelling - You child received his/her spelling homework over the weekend to get started learning their words. Our test will be THURSDAY!
Science - We are continuing pumpkin science. We will ask questions about our pumpkin and learn about the life cycle.
THERE IS NO SCHOOL THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21ST
Box Tops...
We are half way to our goal of 500! When we reach our goal, our class will earn a popcorn party. Please continue to bring on Box Tops! Thanks!
Math - We are beginning chapter 3 of GoMath! We will be discovering multiplication!
Reading - we will continue our exploration of Patricia Polacco books! We are practicing deciding on what themes are present in her books.
Writing - We will be diving into informative writing, using Step Up to Writing.
Spelling - You child received his/her spelling homework over the weekend to get started learning their words. Our test will be THURSDAY!
Science - We are continuing pumpkin science. We will ask questions about our pumpkin and learn about the life cycle.
THERE IS NO SCHOOL THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21ST
Box Tops...
We are half way to our goal of 500! When we reach our goal, our class will earn a popcorn party. Please continue to bring on Box Tops! Thanks!
Monday, October 10, 2016
Week of October 10th, 2016
This Week in Class...
Math - Due to low test scores on time and elapsed time, we will take the week to review and retake our test on Friday. Expect math homework every night this week.
Reading - We will continue our Patricia Polacco author study. We will begin the week with the story Rotten Richie and the Ultimate Dare.
Writing - We will begin friendly letter writing! We will be pen pals with my sister's 3rd grade class in Utah!
Science - I hope to begin pumpkin science this Thursday! I've had 5 families decide to donate pumpkins! WOW! :)
We will have a guest speaker this Wednesday! We will do fun activities with leaves outside!!!
***Please make sure to send ALL MATH TESTS back to school signed. I keep them for data and portfolios. If you have any still at home, send them back to school. Thanks!
Math - Due to low test scores on time and elapsed time, we will take the week to review and retake our test on Friday. Expect math homework every night this week.
Reading - We will continue our Patricia Polacco author study. We will begin the week with the story Rotten Richie and the Ultimate Dare.
Writing - We will begin friendly letter writing! We will be pen pals with my sister's 3rd grade class in Utah!
Science - I hope to begin pumpkin science this Thursday! I've had 5 families decide to donate pumpkins! WOW! :)
We will have a guest speaker this Wednesday! We will do fun activities with leaves outside!!!
***Please make sure to send ALL MATH TESTS back to school signed. I keep them for data and portfolios. If you have any still at home, send them back to school. Thanks!
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Week of October 3rd, 2016
This week in class...
Math - we are practicing telling time to the minute and elapsed time. We will have our test on time this Friday!
Reading - We are presenting our paper bag projects. Also, we will begin our next author atudy on Patricia Polacco!!!
Writing - We are continuing sentence mastery and will begin writing paragraphs.
Social Studies - We are learning about the continents and oceans!
Please continue to send in box tops for education!
Please send in leaves! Our guest speaker will come in Next week!
Math - we are practicing telling time to the minute and elapsed time. We will have our test on time this Friday!
Reading - We are presenting our paper bag projects. Also, we will begin our next author atudy on Patricia Polacco!!!
Writing - We are continuing sentence mastery and will begin writing paragraphs.
Social Studies - We are learning about the continents and oceans!
Please continue to send in box tops for education!
Please send in leaves! Our guest speaker will come in Next week!
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Week of September 26th, 2016
This Week in Class...
Math - We are beginning Chapter 10 this week. We will be learning and practicing telling time. I encourage families to continue working with their children at home with telling time on analog clocks.
Reading - This week we will work on our final project for our Kevin Henkes author study! We will be doing a Paper Bag Project on the character of Lilly. We will create the bags at school, and next weekend your child will find 10 items at home that represent Lilly to fill their bag. Your child will bring home a rubric for the project this week!
Writing - We are continuing to master sentence writing. We will also learn the different types of sentences: Statement, Command, Question, and Exclamation.
Spelling - Homework is sent home on Mondays. Please ensure your child completes 3 different activities throughout the week. Spelling homework is due Friday, on test day!
Science - This week we will begin looking at different types of clouds. If weather is calm, we will adopt a tree on the playground to watch throughout the year.
Social Emotional Learning - This year we are using a social emotional learning (SEL) curriculum called "Second Step". We are currently learning and practicing how to "Focus our attention" and "Listen". I encourage families to work with their children at home on listening to one another with eyes on the speaker, ears listening, and asking questions in response. These are HUGE skills for young people and are essential for success in life! :)
Box Tops:
Please continue to send in Box Tops for Education! I've had three students bring them in so far! Classes at Ursa Major are working towards collecting 500 Box Tops to earn a popcorn party! :)
Leaves:
I've had some students bring in different kinds of leaves, and I myself have been on the trails collecting leaves. Please continue to bring in different kinds of leaves. We will have a guest speaker in mid-October who will do fun activities with us using the leaves. Thanks!
Picture Day This Week!!!
***Wednesday the 28th!!! I sent home orders forms on Friday, or you can order pictures online! :)
Open House:
When - This Friday, September 30th, 2016
Time - 6:00 - 8:00 P.M.
What - Come in to your child's classroom and see how they spend their time in their learning environment!
Math - We are beginning Chapter 10 this week. We will be learning and practicing telling time. I encourage families to continue working with their children at home with telling time on analog clocks.
Reading - This week we will work on our final project for our Kevin Henkes author study! We will be doing a Paper Bag Project on the character of Lilly. We will create the bags at school, and next weekend your child will find 10 items at home that represent Lilly to fill their bag. Your child will bring home a rubric for the project this week!
Writing - We are continuing to master sentence writing. We will also learn the different types of sentences: Statement, Command, Question, and Exclamation.
Spelling - Homework is sent home on Mondays. Please ensure your child completes 3 different activities throughout the week. Spelling homework is due Friday, on test day!
Science - This week we will begin looking at different types of clouds. If weather is calm, we will adopt a tree on the playground to watch throughout the year.
Social Emotional Learning - This year we are using a social emotional learning (SEL) curriculum called "Second Step". We are currently learning and practicing how to "Focus our attention" and "Listen". I encourage families to work with their children at home on listening to one another with eyes on the speaker, ears listening, and asking questions in response. These are HUGE skills for young people and are essential for success in life! :)
Box Tops:
Please continue to send in Box Tops for Education! I've had three students bring them in so far! Classes at Ursa Major are working towards collecting 500 Box Tops to earn a popcorn party! :)
Leaves:
I've had some students bring in different kinds of leaves, and I myself have been on the trails collecting leaves. Please continue to bring in different kinds of leaves. We will have a guest speaker in mid-October who will do fun activities with us using the leaves. Thanks!
Picture Day This Week!!!
***Wednesday the 28th!!! I sent home orders forms on Friday, or you can order pictures online! :)
Open House:
When - This Friday, September 30th, 2016
Time - 6:00 - 8:00 P.M.
What - Come in to your child's classroom and see how they spend their time in their learning environment!
Sunday, September 18, 2016
Week of September 19th, 2016
This week in class...
Math - On Tuesday, we will be taking our first end of chapter test on Chapter One. We will begin Chapter Ten on Wednesday.
Reading - We will be finishing our Kevin Henkes author study with our last story Chrysanthemum.
Writing - This week we will work on mastering sentence writing.
Spelling - This will be our second week with spelling. Your child has been placed into 1 of 3 spelling groups based on their spelling inventory from the first week of school. In class, we sort the spelling words based on patterns each day. At home, your child is responsible for doing three activities during the week to practice spelling their words. Homework is due Friday for participation points. Spelling tests are each Friday.
Science - We will begin our study of weather and clouds. We will learn about temperature.
Homework
Reminder: Reading Logs are due every Monday. Math homework from the previous night is due the following day.
Box Tops
Please send in Box Tops for Education. You can find them on many food boxes that you might have in your home. The more Box Tops we bring in, the the closer our class will get to earning a reward.
Math - On Tuesday, we will be taking our first end of chapter test on Chapter One. We will begin Chapter Ten on Wednesday.
Reading - We will be finishing our Kevin Henkes author study with our last story Chrysanthemum.
Writing - This week we will work on mastering sentence writing.
Spelling - This will be our second week with spelling. Your child has been placed into 1 of 3 spelling groups based on their spelling inventory from the first week of school. In class, we sort the spelling words based on patterns each day. At home, your child is responsible for doing three activities during the week to practice spelling their words. Homework is due Friday for participation points. Spelling tests are each Friday.
Science - We will begin our study of weather and clouds. We will learn about temperature.
Homework
Reminder: Reading Logs are due every Monday. Math homework from the previous night is due the following day.
Box Tops
Please send in Box Tops for Education. You can find them on many food boxes that you might have in your home. The more Box Tops we bring in, the the closer our class will get to earning a reward.
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Week of September 5th, 2016
This week in class...
Math - We will continue practicing strategies for adding. Our first math quiz will be Friday! The quiz will cover rounding, estimating and strategies for adding.
Reading - We are continuing our author study of Kevin Henkes. We are reading the story Lilly's Big Day this week.
Writing - We are learning about verbs and adverbs this week.
Social Studies - We will continue to learn about features on maps and globes and continue a project.
Homework...
Your child is bringing home a new reading log today. Your child should be reading 20-30 minutes each night and filling out his/her reading log. Reading logs are due Monday.
Reminder: If students do not complete math work in class it goes home for homework. Please send the homework back completed the next day. Sometimes the assignment will be given participation points. IF the assignment is more than 1 day late, your child will not receive the points.
Spelling homework will start next week! Stay tuned!
Snack...
Please send healthy snacks with your child. Fruits, veggies, and grains are appropriate. On Tuesdays and Thursdays only the school receives a veggie or fruit snack for every child. I do not provide snack for students that did not bring one. If families would like to donate packaged snacks such a fruits snacks or packaged gold fish, that would be awesome!
Scholastic News...
I still have not heard from 7 families about the Scholastic News program for our class. Please return the purple form and fee as soon as possible. If the fee is an issue, some families have paid for extra magazines, so please let me know if that would be helpful. Thanks!
Math - We will continue practicing strategies for adding. Our first math quiz will be Friday! The quiz will cover rounding, estimating and strategies for adding.
Reading - We are continuing our author study of Kevin Henkes. We are reading the story Lilly's Big Day this week.
Writing - We are learning about verbs and adverbs this week.
Social Studies - We will continue to learn about features on maps and globes and continue a project.
Homework...
Your child is bringing home a new reading log today. Your child should be reading 20-30 minutes each night and filling out his/her reading log. Reading logs are due Monday.
Reminder: If students do not complete math work in class it goes home for homework. Please send the homework back completed the next day. Sometimes the assignment will be given participation points. IF the assignment is more than 1 day late, your child will not receive the points.
Spelling homework will start next week! Stay tuned!
Snack...
Please send healthy snacks with your child. Fruits, veggies, and grains are appropriate. On Tuesdays and Thursdays only the school receives a veggie or fruit snack for every child. I do not provide snack for students that did not bring one. If families would like to donate packaged snacks such a fruits snacks or packaged gold fish, that would be awesome!
Scholastic News...
I still have not heard from 7 families about the Scholastic News program for our class. Please return the purple form and fee as soon as possible. If the fee is an issue, some families have paid for extra magazines, so please let me know if that would be helpful. Thanks!
Sunday, August 28, 2016
Week of August 29th, 2016
This Week in Class...
Math - We will begin learning about rounding, estimating sums, and how to use mental math strategies to add.
Reading - We will read the story Kitten's First Full Moon and Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes. We will continue practicing strategies such as finding character traits, setting, plot, and making connections with a text.
Writing - We will continue learning about the different parts of speech. We will work with pronouns and verbs.
Social Studies - We will begin looking at maps and globes. We will create a flip-flap book that shows understanding of the Equator, Prime Meridian, Hemispheres, and Lines of Latitude and Longitude.
Homework...
Your child will be bringing home his/her first reading log. Students should read 20-30 minutes every night. They should write a few sentences about what they read and make note of any interesting vocabulary. Reading Logs are due the following Monday morning.
Snack...
Please send a healthy snack with your child. Fruits, veggies, and grains are appropriate. On Tuesdays and Thursdays every class receives a fruit or vegetable snack that your child can enjoy.
Scholastic News...
On Friday, I sent home an informational page about Scholastic News. It is a wonderful program that will get your child colored magazines with educational articles in the them THAT THEY CAN KEEP!!! :) :) :) If our whole class jumps on board, I plan to use these articles to supplement our reading, writing, science, and social studies lessons in class. We can get SO MUCH from these articles. Please return the info page with $5.00 this week. If the money is an issue, please feel free to express that so we can find a solution. Thanks!
Math - We will begin learning about rounding, estimating sums, and how to use mental math strategies to add.
Reading - We will read the story Kitten's First Full Moon and Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes. We will continue practicing strategies such as finding character traits, setting, plot, and making connections with a text.
Writing - We will continue learning about the different parts of speech. We will work with pronouns and verbs.
Social Studies - We will begin looking at maps and globes. We will create a flip-flap book that shows understanding of the Equator, Prime Meridian, Hemispheres, and Lines of Latitude and Longitude.
Homework...
Your child will be bringing home his/her first reading log. Students should read 20-30 minutes every night. They should write a few sentences about what they read and make note of any interesting vocabulary. Reading Logs are due the following Monday morning.
Snack...
Please send a healthy snack with your child. Fruits, veggies, and grains are appropriate. On Tuesdays and Thursdays every class receives a fruit or vegetable snack that your child can enjoy.
Scholastic News...
On Friday, I sent home an informational page about Scholastic News. It is a wonderful program that will get your child colored magazines with educational articles in the them THAT THEY CAN KEEP!!! :) :) :) If our whole class jumps on board, I plan to use these articles to supplement our reading, writing, science, and social studies lessons in class. We can get SO MUCH from these articles. Please return the info page with $5.00 this week. If the money is an issue, please feel free to express that so we can find a solution. Thanks!
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Week of August 22nd, 2016
This week in class...
Math- We are taking a beginning of the year assessment so I know where your student is with math concepts. We will begin chapter 1 of GoMath! which will cover addition, subtraction, and rounding. ***Work that is not completed during the day will be sent home for homework and will be due the following morning.
Writing- We will begin our interactive notebooks (Please send 2 composition notebooks to school) learning about the different parts of speech. We will be working with nouns.
Reading- We will begin our author study of Kevin Henkes. We will be working on setting, character traits, plots, and making connections to ourselves.
Science- We are setting up our science notebooks. We will be learning about weather and the seasons this year!
Classroom Supplies:
It is very helpful for each child to have 3 plastic folders. That way, each student can organize his or her reading, writing/spelling, and social studies work in their desks.
Also, it is important that each student has 2 composition notebooks. we will be doing hands on activities to support our learning in both notebooks. We will be using them this week! :)
Math- We are taking a beginning of the year assessment so I know where your student is with math concepts. We will begin chapter 1 of GoMath! which will cover addition, subtraction, and rounding. ***Work that is not completed during the day will be sent home for homework and will be due the following morning.
Writing- We will begin our interactive notebooks (Please send 2 composition notebooks to school) learning about the different parts of speech. We will be working with nouns.
Reading- We will begin our author study of Kevin Henkes. We will be working on setting, character traits, plots, and making connections to ourselves.
Science- We are setting up our science notebooks. We will be learning about weather and the seasons this year!
Classroom Supplies:
It is very helpful for each child to have 3 plastic folders. That way, each student can organize his or her reading, writing/spelling, and social studies work in their desks.
Also, it is important that each student has 2 composition notebooks. we will be doing hands on activities to support our learning in both notebooks. We will be using them this week! :)
Saturday, August 20, 2016
Welcome!!!
Welcome to the 2016-2017 School Year!!!
I am so happy to have your student in my class this year! I will post weekly to keep you updated on what we are learning each week. I will also post about upcoming events for our school and classroom. If you have any questions please feel free to call and set up an appointment or email me. It is going to be a wonderful year filled with fun and learning!
Here is our class supply list to help your student be prepared and organized :)
2
Mead composition notebooks (no spirals)
3 plastic folders (1 blue, 1 green, 1 yellow)
48
Ticonderoga pencils
1 -24
package of crayons
1 pack of washable markers
1 pack of colored pencils
4 dry
erase markers (black)
1 pair of scissors
2 bottles of liquid glue
4 Large size glue sticks
2 Erasers
1 Plastic container with your child’s name on it for their supplies.
***Extra
supplies will be kept in the classroom and available to all students to share.
Supplies that are not required, but
are appreciated:
•1
container of Clorox wipes
•1 box
of gallon bags
•1 box
of sandwich bags
•1
bottle of hand sanitizer
Monday, May 2, 2016
Week of May 2nd, 2016
This Week in Class:
Math: Mid-Chapter Checkpoint on Tuesday!
Social Studies: We are continuing learning about the Alaska Gold Rush!
Field Trip This Week!!!
When: Wednesday at 9:30. Please eat breakfast and arrive on time to school!
Where: Performing Arts Center
What: Scrap Arts Music
End of the Year BBQ
Please turn in permission slips and $2.00 by Friday May 6th!
You can sign up to bring goodies online at
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0449afa82aa3fb6-pringles
Math: Mid-Chapter Checkpoint on Tuesday!
Social Studies: We are continuing learning about the Alaska Gold Rush!
Field Trip This Week!!!
When: Wednesday at 9:30. Please eat breakfast and arrive on time to school!
Where: Performing Arts Center
What: Scrap Arts Music
End of the Year BBQ
Please turn in permission slips and $2.00 by Friday May 6th!
You can sign up to bring goodies online at
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0449afa82aa3fb6-pringles
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Week of April 18th, 2016
This week in class:
Math - We will be working with equivalent fractions. Chapter 9 test is Friday!
Science - We creating projects about Earth Day and discussing how we can help keep the world beautiful!
Social Studies - We are reading the book "What was the Gold Rush?" to prepare for learning about the AK and CA Gold Rushes in the following weeks.
***SPRING PICTURES - If you would like to buy your child's spring pictures please send the payment, or please send the pictures back to school ASAP. Thanks!
***Box Tops for Education! - If you have box tops at home, please send them in :)
***Canned Food Drive! - Please send in any unwanted canned foods for our food drive!
Math - We will be working with equivalent fractions. Chapter 9 test is Friday!
Science - We creating projects about Earth Day and discussing how we can help keep the world beautiful!
Social Studies - We are reading the book "What was the Gold Rush?" to prepare for learning about the AK and CA Gold Rushes in the following weeks.
***SPRING PICTURES - If you would like to buy your child's spring pictures please send the payment, or please send the pictures back to school ASAP. Thanks!
***Box Tops for Education! - If you have box tops at home, please send them in :)
***Canned Food Drive! - Please send in any unwanted canned foods for our food drive!
Monday, April 11, 2016
Week of April 11th, 2016
This Week in Class:
Math - We are learning about comparing fractions! Our Mid-Chapter Checkpoint is Tuesday! :)
Science - We are continuing our exploration of the states of matter!
Arriving to School - Please do not have your child arrive to school before 8:40! There will NOT be supervisors until that time.
Box Tops for Education! - If you have been collecting box tops, please send them in to class! The class with the most box tops will earn a snow cone party!
Math - We are learning about comparing fractions! Our Mid-Chapter Checkpoint is Tuesday! :)
Science - We are continuing our exploration of the states of matter!
Arriving to School - Please do not have your child arrive to school before 8:40! There will NOT be supervisors until that time.
Box Tops for Education! - If you have been collecting box tops, please send them in to class! The class with the most box tops will earn a snow cone party!
Friday, April 1, 2016
Scrap Arts Music Field Trip!
Yes! We have another wonderful field trip planned to the Performing Arts Center!
What: Scrap Arts Music
When: Wednesday, May 4th, 2016 @ 10:15
- We will leave school at 9:15
Cost: $8.00 for every student and every chaperone
Permission Slips Due: April 8th, 2016
If you have any questions, please let me know! Thanks!
What: Scrap Arts Music
When: Wednesday, May 4th, 2016 @ 10:15
- We will leave school at 9:15
Cost: $8.00 for every student and every chaperone
Permission Slips Due: April 8th, 2016
If you have any questions, please let me know! Thanks!
Monday, March 28, 2016
Week of March 28th, 2016
This Week in Class:
Math - We will continue learning about fractions! Our Chapter Test will be next week!
Walk to Read - There will only be walk to read on Monday. Students will be in their homerooms for reading/writing instruction from March 29th - April 8th due to AMP Testing.
Science - We will continue our exploration of the states of matter. We will be doing a dissolving race with sugar!
Math - We will continue learning about fractions! Our Chapter Test will be next week!
Walk to Read - There will only be walk to read on Monday. Students will be in their homerooms for reading/writing instruction from March 29th - April 8th due to AMP Testing.
Science - We will continue our exploration of the states of matter. We will be doing a dissolving race with sugar!
AMP Testing is THIS WEEK!!! ***Testing for our class will be Thursday the 31st and Friday the 1st. From 9:15 A.M. to 12:15 P.M.***Please make sure your child gets plenty of rest and eats a strong breakfast BEFORE school. ***Please make sure your child is on time to school. Thanks for your support!!!
Monday, March 21, 2016
Week of March 21st, 2016
This week in class:
Math - We will do a fun fractions project! Our Mid-Chapter Quiz will be Friday!
Science - We will be mixing solids and liquids!
***A very special thank you to all of our field trip chaperones! It was a great trip!
AMP Testing is coming up NEXT WEEK!!!
*** 3rd grade will be AMP Testing on March 31st and April 1st from 9:15 - 12:15 each day. In the afternoon, we will be doing fun and relaxing activities :)
Math - We will do a fun fractions project! Our Mid-Chapter Quiz will be Friday!
Science - We will be mixing solids and liquids!
***A very special thank you to all of our field trip chaperones! It was a great trip!
AMP Testing is coming up NEXT WEEK!!!
*** 3rd grade will be AMP Testing on March 31st and April 1st from 9:15 - 12:15 each day. In the afternoon, we will be doing fun and relaxing activities :)
As a fun way to show our support and encourage everyone to do well on the tests, student council wants to have AMP spirit days for the rest of this week and then on Monday of next week.
These are the daily themes:
Tuesday: March 22nd Nerd day
Wednesday: March 23rd decades day. pick your favorite decade to dress up in
Thursday: March 24th Dress for success
Friday: March 25th Ursa Major spirit swag or Pajama day
Monday, March 28th: Rock and roll for Rock the AMP!
Monday, March 7, 2016
Week of March 7th, 2016
This Week in Class:
Math - We are beginning Chapter 8 "Understanding Fractions"
Science - We will continue our explorations of the changes of states of matter with fun experiments!
***THERE IS NO SCHOOL THIS FRIDAY MARCH 11TH!
***THERE IS NO SCHOOL NEXT WEEK. HAPPY SPRING BREAK!!! :)
Dino-Lights Field Trip - Monday, March 21st (Our first day back from spring break) Please make sure your child has had breakfast and is on time to school because our field trip bus will leave first thing in the morning.
Math - We are beginning Chapter 8 "Understanding Fractions"
Science - We will continue our explorations of the changes of states of matter with fun experiments!
***THERE IS NO SCHOOL THIS FRIDAY MARCH 11TH!
***THERE IS NO SCHOOL NEXT WEEK. HAPPY SPRING BREAK!!! :)
Dino-Lights Field Trip - Monday, March 21st (Our first day back from spring break) Please make sure your child has had breakfast and is on time to school because our field trip bus will leave first thing in the morning.
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Dr. Seuss Spirit Week! Week of February 29th - March 4th
Let's Celebrate Dr. Seuss with a week of fun!
Monday - Backwards Day
Tuesday - Twin Day
Wednesday - Red and white -OR- Dress as a Dr. Seuss character
Thursday - Crazy Hat Day
Friday - Pajama Day
On Wednesday, March 2nd, please bring books to read throughout the day. We are also going to have a pancake breakfast, so if your child has allergies, please contact me about an alternative option.
Monday - Backwards Day
Tuesday - Twin Day
Wednesday - Red and white -OR- Dress as a Dr. Seuss character
Thursday - Crazy Hat Day
Friday - Pajama Day
On Wednesday, March 2nd, please bring books to read throughout the day. We are also going to have a pancake breakfast, so if your child has allergies, please contact me about an alternative option.
Saturday, February 20, 2016
Week of February 22nd, 2016
This Week in Class:
Math - We will continue learning about strategies for division. We will also explore 2 step word problems!
Social Studies - We will bring our Native Groups studies to a close with learning about the Tlingit Native Group.
Reminders - Variety Show is this Friday the 26th @ 6:00 !!!
- Last day to bring in goodies for the "Movie Night" basket are Monday the 22nd!
A special thank you to all families for attending parent-teacher conferences! I enjoyed talking with everyone!
Math - We will continue learning about strategies for division. We will also explore 2 step word problems!
Social Studies - We will bring our Native Groups studies to a close with learning about the Tlingit Native Group.
Reminders - Variety Show is this Friday the 26th @ 6:00 !!!
- Last day to bring in goodies for the "Movie Night" basket are Monday the 22nd!
A special thank you to all families for attending parent-teacher conferences! I enjoyed talking with everyone!
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Upcoming: Variety Show and Silent Auction!!!
What: Variety Show - Come watch our class perform the song "Do I Dare" and other classes too!
Silent Auction - Bid on amazing baskets filled with goodies!
When: Friday, February 26th, 2016 at 6:00 P.M.
Where: Ft. Richardson Theater
***All basket donations are due Monday, February 22nd. 3rd grade is doing a "Movie Night" basket. You can donate DVDs, movie tickets, popcorn, candy, etc...
THANK YOU!!!
Silent Auction - Bid on amazing baskets filled with goodies!
When: Friday, February 26th, 2016 at 6:00 P.M.
Where: Ft. Richardson Theater
***All basket donations are due Monday, February 22nd. 3rd grade is doing a "Movie Night" basket. You can donate DVDs, movie tickets, popcorn, candy, etc...
THANK YOU!!!
Monday, February 8, 2016
Week of February 8th, 2016
This Week in Class:
Math:
We will begin Chapter 7 which will cover strategies for dividing.
Social Studies:
We will learn about the Aleut culture.
Writing:
We will write Valentines!
Math:
We will begin Chapter 7 which will cover strategies for dividing.
Social Studies:
We will learn about the Aleut culture.
Writing:
We will write Valentines!
Monday, February 1, 2016
Week of February 1st, 2016
This week in class:
Math:
Our Chapter 6 test on division is Wednesday! We will also be doing a project that shows the relationship between multiplication and division!
Social Studies:
We will learn about the Yupik native group this week.
Writing:
We are writing about acts of kindness we do around school. We will also begin writing Valentine's Day poems!
Math:
Our Chapter 6 test on division is Wednesday! We will also be doing a project that shows the relationship between multiplication and division!
Social Studies:
We will learn about the Yupik native group this week.
Writing:
We are writing about acts of kindness we do around school. We will also begin writing Valentine's Day poems!
Friday, January 29, 2016
Variety Show Baskets!
Hello Wonderful Families!
Your child is bringing home information and a permission slip about the Ursa Major Variety Show in February! Our class will be performing the song "Do I Dare" along with Ms. Conner and Mrs. Thomas' classes!
Part of the variety show is putting together themed baskets for auction. 3rd grade chose to put together a "Movie Night" basket. Please make donations for our basket. You could donate DVDs, candy, popcorn, gift cards, etc... Any donation will help. If you have further questions, please see the form or you can email me. Looking forward to it!!!
Your child is bringing home information and a permission slip about the Ursa Major Variety Show in February! Our class will be performing the song "Do I Dare" along with Ms. Conner and Mrs. Thomas' classes!
Part of the variety show is putting together themed baskets for auction. 3rd grade chose to put together a "Movie Night" basket. Please make donations for our basket. You could donate DVDs, candy, popcorn, gift cards, etc... Any donation will help. If you have further questions, please see the form or you can email me. Looking forward to it!!!
Monday, January 25, 2016
Dino Lights Field Trip Permission Slips Due This Week!!!
I am still missing a lot of permission slips and money for our field trip.
Permission Slips and money are due to me by Monday, February 1st, 2016 (Preferably before then).
Field Trip day is March 21st, 2016 and we will leave at 9:15 and return at 12:00.
Fee: $8.00 for both students and chaperones.
We still need chaperones. If you can chaperone please let me know :)
Permission Slips and money are due to me by Monday, February 1st, 2016 (Preferably before then).
Field Trip day is March 21st, 2016 and we will leave at 9:15 and return at 12:00.
Fee: $8.00 for both students and chaperones.
We still need chaperones. If you can chaperone please let me know :)
Week of January 25th, 2016
This week in class...
Math: We will continue learning about division! Mid-chapter checkpoint on Tuesday!
Writing: We will write about our earthquake experiences and write friendly letters!
Science: We will continue to explore wood and take a closer look at the rings on wood!
Math: We will continue learning about division! Mid-chapter checkpoint on Tuesday!
Writing: We will write about our earthquake experiences and write friendly letters!
Science: We will continue to explore wood and take a closer look at the rings on wood!
Monday, January 18, 2016
Welcome!
Room 227 is saying goodbye to paper newsletters! I will be posting weekly information, updates, and upcoming events on this blog! You will be able to view this info whenever you like and make posts too :) Please remember that anything you post can be viewed by all families of this classroom. You are still welcome to email me whenever you'd like. I hope you enjoy this new form of communication!
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