Ms. Applonie's 3rd Grade Class

HAPPY FEBRUARY!! I loved meeting with everyone at Parent Teacher Conferences, so thank you for taking the time to meet with me.

Valentine’s Day – On Tuesday, February 14th, we will be having a Valentine’s Day party. We will have the opportunity to pass out and receive Valentines. This year administration will allow candy to be placed in Valentine’s Day cards. However, students will not be allowed to eat them in class and we still need permission, so please fill out this form – Valentines Treat Permission Form We have 27 students in our class. If you child chooses to participate, please make sure they bring enough Valentines for every student. Please do not have your child write who the cards are to, just who they are from. It is very time consuming when passing them out. Students can decorate a Valentine’s box, or something similar, to bring in on that day. I will have a bag to give to students who do not bring a box from home. We will also have a treat on this day. It will either be a sugar cookie or donut. I have received food permission forms for everyone but, if something has changed with your child, please let me know if they CANNOT HAVE a sugar cookie or donut.

Important Dates:

• Feb. 14th – Valentine’s Day – Stay tuned for more information
• Feb. 20th – No School – President’s Day

MATH – This week we start working on two step word problems using all math operations.  There is an activity attached to the family letter below. This are good activities to do with your child if you want go give them some extra practice. Please continue to work on multiplication facts with your child at home!!!!! In class students will be showing what they know by passing off timed tests.

ELA: This week we will be working on Unit 4 Week 5 in our Wonders program. Below is an outline of what we are learning in class.

The time has come…PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES ARE HERE THIS WEEK!! Your student is preparing a presentation for YOU! Please sign up ASAP if you haven’t already. Please also make sure your student attends the conference with you! 

PTC Sign Up

Valentine’s Day – On Tuesday, February 14th, we will be having a Valentine’s Day party. We will have the opportunity to pass out and receive Valentines. We have 27 students in our class. If you child chooses to participate, please make sure they bring enough Valentines for every student. Please do not have your child write who the cards are to, just who they are from. It is very time consuming when passing them out. Students can decorate a Valentine’s box, or something similar, to bring in on that day. I will have a bag to give to students who do not bring a box from home. We will also have a treat on this day. It will either be a sugar cookie or donut. I have received food permission forms for everyone but, if something has changed with your child, please let me know if they CANNOT HAVE a sugar cookie or donut.

Important Dates:

• Wednesday, the 1st – PTC – early out @ 1:20
• Thursday, the 2nd – PTC- early out @ 1:20
• Feb. 3rd – No School – Teacher Work Day
• Feb. 14th – Valentine’s Day – Stay tuned for more information
• Feb. 20th – No School – President’s Day

MATH – This week we start working on one step word problems using multiplication and division.  There is an activity attached to the family letter below. This are good activities to do with your child if you want go give them some extra practice. Please continue to work on multiplication facts with your child at home. In class students will be showing what they know by passing off timed tests.

ELA: This week we will be working on Unit 4 Week 4 in our Wonders program. Below is an outline of what we are learning in class.

Hello Grown Ups! It is that time of year again for Parent Teacher Conferences. If you haven’t signed up yet please do so. They will be held on February 1st and 2nd. Your student is preparing a presentation for YOU! Please sign up ASAP if you haven’t already. Please also make sure your student attends the conference with you! Please note that I have enough slots available for each student and their family. If you need additional time or separate conferences please send me an email and we can work something out.

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Important Dates:

• Jan. 27th – Dollar Dress Down Day
• Feb. 1st & 2nd – Parent Teacher Conferences – Early Out @ 1:20
• Feb. 3rd – No School – Teacher Work Day
• Feb. 14th – Valentine’s Day – Stay tuned for more information
• Feb. 20th – No School – President’s Day

MATH – This week we will use the area formula to find area of composite shapes.  Please make sure that you are practicing the multiplication facts with your child at home. In class students will be showing what they know by passing off timed tests.

ELA: This week we will be working on Unit 4 Week 3 in our Wonders program. Below is an outline of what we are learning in class.

Hello Grown Ups! It is that time of year again for Parent Teacher Conferences. They will be held on February 1st and 2nd, spots are filling up fast. Please sign up ASAP to get an appointment time that works for you. Please note that I have enough slots available for each student and their family. If you need additional time or separate conferences please send me an email and we can work something out.

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Important Dates:

• Jan. 16th – NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Jan. 27th – Dollar Dress Down Day
• Feb. 1st & 2nd – Parent Teacher Conferences – Early Out @ 1:20
• Feb. 3rd – No School – Teacher Work Day
• Feb. 20th – No School – President’s Day

MATH – This week we will use the area formula to find area of composite shapes.  Please make sure that you are practicing the multiplication facts with your child at home. In class students will be showing what they know by passing off timed tests.

ELA: This week we will be working on Unit 4 Week 2 in our Wonders program. Below is an outline of what we are learning in class.

Click on the link to sign up for a parent teacher conference appointment. They will be held on February 1st and 2nd in our classroom. I look forward to meeting with you to discuss your student’s progress and goals. We have short days these two days. Additionally, don’t forget that students do not have school on Friday, February 3rd.

Please note that I have enough slots available for each student and their family. If you need additional time or separate conferences please send me an email and we can work something out.

PTC Sign Up

Important Dates:

• Jan. 13th & 16th – NO SCHOOL – Teacher Work Day & Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Feb. 1st & 2nd – Parent Teacher Conferences – Early Out @ 1:20
• Feb. 3rd – No School – Teacher Work Day

MATH – This week we will use the area formula to find area! This is a fun skill that students continue to use their multiplication facts for.  Please make sure that you are practicing the multiplication facts with your child at home!!!! In class students will be showing what they know by passing off timed tests.

ELA: This week we will be working on Unit 4 Week 1 in our Wonders program. Below is an outline of what we are learning in class.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! I am so excited for your return tomorrow and I hope you had an enjoyable break. I know that the children are excited about the gifts they received, but I am requesting that all toys and gifts remain at home.

Please note that devices that can be used to make or receive calls are to be kept in backpacks and turned off during the day; this includes cell phones, watches, etc.

Important Dates:

• Jan. 13th & 16th – NO SCHOOL – Teacher Work Day & Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Feb. 1st & 2nd – Parent Teacher Conferences – Early Out @ 1:20
• Feb. 3rd – No School – Teacher Work Day

MATH – This week we will start area! This is a fun skill that students continue to use their multiplication facts for.  Please make sure that you are practicing the multiplication facts with your child at home. In class students will be showing what they know by passing off timed tests.

ELA: This week we will be working on Unit 3 Week 5 in our Wonders program. Below is an outline of what we are learning in class.

Quest families,

With the holidays approaching, we wanted to send a few quick reminders and important information. Please read through this email in its entirety, then feel free to contact us with any questions.

2023-2024 Registration deadline: 

• If you are intending to have your student(s) return to Quest for the 2023-24 school year, the deadline for registration is this Friday, December 16 at 3:00. Please refer to the previous registration email for more information. If you are unsure of your intent to return, you will still want to register in order to hold a position for your student. If you do not intend to have your student(s) return, please contact the school as soon as possible.

Yearbook cover contest and sales: 

• The deadline for elementary yearbook cover entries is this Friday, December 16th at 9:00am. (No cover contest for junior high this year) 
• Yearbook sales for both elementary and junior high are open and available online only. You may access this link in our Online Payments page under CURRENT FAMILIES on the website. Please use the blueYearbooklinkONLY, when purchasing yearbooks. 

Dress down days this week:

• Thursday, December 15 is Dollar Dress Down Day. Our staff will be wearing their ugly Christmas sweaters, so all students who have prepaid or bring a dollar are welcome to join in! (Or wear dress down clothing of their choice)
• Friday, December 16th is our last school day before the holiday break, an early out (1:20 dismissal)and FREE Dress Down Day. **Our office will be closing early that day, so please be prompt in picking up your students after school. 

Lost and Found/Water Bottles:

• We have quite a collection of lost and found items, including some really nice water bottles. If you are missing outerwear or water bottles, please come in and take a look before Friday. (Lost water bottles can be found in the lunchroom) Any items not claimed will be disposed of/donated over the break. 

Final week of Elementary Choir:

• Wednesday, December 14 at 3:30-4:00pm-FINAL rehearsal in the Q1 Gym
• Wednesday, December 14 at 6:30pm-Ogden Christmas Village performance. Choir members will wear their choir shirts and meet at the Ogden Amphitheater at 6:15 on the east side of the stage.
• Thursday, December 15 at 6:00pm-Parent performance in the Q1 Gym. Choir members will meet in Mrs. Young’s classroom wearing festive best dress at 5:45pm.
• Choir members are asked to bring/wear their choir shirt to school on Thursday and Friday for in school performances. 

Parking Lot Reminders:

• Please be cognizant of our parking lot procedures as you are dropping off and picking up your students. Practice safety, patience and consideration, particularly as the weather makes conditions more hazardous. 

Thank you for all you do, and have a wonderful holiday break!

So many students have earned their hearts for our Grinch party. Remember, each student has been working to earn 3 hearts and these hearts represent RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY & KINDNESS. We will be holding our Grinch party on Friday, Dec. 16th from 8:45 – 11:30. We will need help from 8:00 – 10:30. If you can volunteer to help the entire time, please contact me and let me know.

Yearbook Cover Contest – The time has come for us to select a yearbook cover for our 2022-23 elementary yearbook. We will be holding a Yearbook Cover Contest to select two students whose artwork will be featured on the front and back cover of the yearbook. Each entry must be on a white 8 ½ X 11” paper, and include their first and last name. We will be looking for entries that represent what Quest is. Entries are due by Friday, December 16, at 8:30 am. Feel free to call the school with any questions. Thank you, and happy drawing!

Important Dates:

• Friday, December 16: Grinch Party & Dress Down Day & Yearbook entries are due
• December 17-January 1: Winter Break- No School

MATH – This week we will reviewing our division and multiplication facts.  Please make sure that you are practicing the multiplication facts with your child at home!!!

ELA: This week we will be working on Unit 3 Week 4 in our Wonders program. Below is an outline of what we are learning in class.

We only have 10 school days before Winter Break. For the next 10 days students will be working to earn an invitation to our Grinch Party. Each student will have a chance to earn 3 hearts and these hearts represent RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY & KINDNESS. We will be holding our Grinch party on Friday, Dec. 16th from 8:45 – 11:30. We will need help from 8:00 – 10:30. If you can volunteer to help the entire time, please contact me and let me know.

Important Dates:

• Friday, December 16: Grinch Party & Dress Down Day
• December 17-January 1: Winter Break- No School

MATH – This week we will working on our division and multiplication facts.  Please make sure that you are practicing the multiplication facts with your child at home.

ELA: This week we will be working on Unit 3 Week 3 in our Wonders program. Below is an outline of what we are learning in class.