On Friday, we will have time in class to exchange valentines and enjoy each other! **Several parents have asked if we allow candy, and we do!!! It's a special day!
If you and your child are interested in doing a good deed, for a child in Chicago's Children's Hospital, follow this link to send them a digital card:
https://secure3.convio.net/cmf/site/SPageNavigator/_Donation_Forms_/Landing_Pages/Handfuls_of_Love_2020;jsessionid=00000000.app313b?utm_campaign=valentines_2020&utm_source=2019-02-06&utm_medium=Email&s_src=2020_HOL_Email_2&s_subsrc=2019-02-06_Email&NONCE_TOKEN=D44AA736EC7368DAA506DFFDE8DEA0F3
GYM SCHEDULE:
Starting January 21st: Frishman will be in the gym. Butzin will be in the pool. This schedule stays until after February break.
Character Connections Word of the Week: ACCOUNTABILITY
Please initial the planner each day at the bottom to show us that you are aware of what has been assigned!
The blue take home folder is in your child's binder! Please have your child share these with you. You will see papers in there throughout the year at random times. Please prompt your child to bring you those items when they appear!
Ask your child if he/she is leaving class a lot to get a drink of water! If so, please send your child with a WATER BOTTLE to keep here in class and refill each day!
Today's Homework:
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PLENTY OF PENCILS INSIDE HIS/HER BINDER!!! Most students do not have pencils each day and this makes things challenging for them!
***For reading homework, your child is free to read anything as long as it is approved by you! This includes magazines, newspapers, chapter books, anything!
Field Trip Permission Slip and $$ is due on February 11.
Scholastic Book Order:
February Book Orders February 28th
3rd Grade Reading: 20 or more minutes
4th Grade Reading: 30 or more minutes
Compass Learning: 20 minutes per week in Math or Reading
Language Arts:
We are working hard on nonfiction reading and researching. We are also learning about "thick versus thin" questions. Finally, we are working on reading at our "just right" levels and challenging ourselves as readers.
Writing:
We are working hard in class on research, informational writing, and how to share that information. We are also doing some informational quick-writes to practice our skills!
Word Study:
Signed Spelling Letter/Assignment Due Friday, February 28th!
Remember – DO NOT click theTestMe options on spellingcity.org. Save that button for the day of your test. (You may complete the Spelling and Vocabulary Practice Tests though.)
3rd Grade Math:
H 6-6
R 6-6 (#6-9 only)
Online tests due 2/11/20 on all facts 0-10
Xtra Math-3+ rounds with Mr. C.
Information about upcoming 3rd grade math units:
We will be skipping Unit 4 - Addition/subtraction and Place Value, with the exception of a few students who will work with myself or Mrs. Roberts to master those skills based on the pretest. Next, we will continue with Unit 6, Unit 7 and then back to Unit 5.
Xtramath:
3 days per week minimum
Xtramath Enrollment flyers were given out in class to those student still needing to enroll. Please let me know if you need another copy. We will focus on Multiplication using this site. Please ask a parent to follow the directions on the Xtramath flyer.
Parents - If your child used Xtramath in 2nd grade, please enroll them using the code on their letter so that they begin where they left off with previous multiplication practice. If they did not do multiplication yet, this is where they will start
4th Grade Math:
Compass 15 minutes (Your goal is to finish the Metric Measurment Review and the Customary and Measurement sections. If you have finished those, please choose anything else from the math section that you want to learn about!)
Online tests due 2/24/20
Social Studies:
We are currently studying Michigan 'Becoming a State'
Ideas to Explore:
The War for Independence and the beginning of the United States
Science:
We are investigating Rocks, Minerals and Landforms! Currently we are talking about physical weathering and chemical weathering!
Daily Reminders:
PENCILS PLEASE!!!!
*Bring a chapter book.
*Bring a water bottle and two healthy snacks every day.
