WELCOME! I am so excited to be welcoming you and your child into my classroom this fall.
This is going to be a wonderful year full of new experiences. Be prepared to see so much growth throughout this year. 

A few important details…
-Our first week of school will be August 19-23, and all days will be early release. This year, early release will be at 1:00.
-Back-to-School night will be on August 16th from 5:30-7:30.

Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with my blog. Click on the “SUBSCRIBE” link on the right to subscribe to this blog, as it will be the main form of communication I will use throughout the year. Next, please explore the PARENT INFO page on the blog to read important information about my Class Disclosure and BLOOMZ. You will also see information about Classroom Supplies for the year.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email me at aalexander@questac.org
I do NOT check the blog daily, so messages left as comments will not be seen promptly. I am so excited about the year to come!
Work hard. Be kind.

Parents,
Here is the link for our class play. Again, I cannot say enough about how proud I am of your children. Thank you for sharing a wonderful year with me, and HAPPY SUMMER!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGdLCMO_RnU&feature=youtu.be

Work hard. Be kind.
Mrs. Alexander

The end of the year is difficult for me. I have come to know and love these children so much that the thought of not welcoming them into my classroom every morning fills me with sadness. BUT- I endure it because I have also seen them grow into, through, and beyond what I set out to teach them. Even though they will not be in my class anymore I will love them everyday and cheer them on in everything they do. 
Thank you for an awesome year,
Mrs. Alexander

Announcements

• We are (almost, I still have one to finish) officially done with RISE! Thank you for those who tried their personal best!
• Our play was a HUGE success!!! “Proud” couldn’t even begin to describe how I feel!!!
• No school Monday!!
• Free dress down for the rest of the year!!
• Early Release everyday!!!
• Field Day is Wednesday the 29th
• Students need to be dropped off at Stonefield Park between 8:00-8:30
• address: 4529 S 4700 W, West Haven
• It is dress down, students may wear their their swimsuits under their clothes if they like.
• Bring a towel, shoes easy to walk in, and something to carry their things
• Students should wear sunscreen and a hat
• Students will be given a water bottle, pizza, and Hokulia shaved ice.
• We will be walking back to the school after lunch

Work hard. Be kind.

                                                     Finish the race.
                                                                             
Important Dates:
May 21st   –  Math RISE Test @ 9:30-10:15
May 22nd  –  Math RISE Test @ 9:30-10:15
May 23rd  –  Play DRESS REHEARSAL @ 8:30-10:00
                         Your child should come to school in his/her uniform
May 23rd — Class Play: Character Matters II @ 2:00***
                           ***Please note the time change. There was a conflict with the time in the Q1 gym. I apologize and hope
                                  that this will not create a problem for anyone.***
May 24th — Q1 Talent Show
May 27th — MEMORIAL DAY- No School
May 28th — Early Release
May 29th — Field Day, Early Release
May 30th — Last Day of School (Noooooooo!), Early Release

• Announcements
• Everyone did AMAZING on our end of year Dibels assessment!!!
• It’s time for RISE Testing!!!  Please make sure your child is here during our testing times. 
• Please try and plan trips and appointments around these times. Also, make sure your child has a nice healthy breakfast on these days and is very rested. It takes a lot out of them! 
• Practices for the play are in full swing! Unless your child is sick, they need to be here and not checked out early. We practice our play the last hour of the day, everyday, and we need our cast!
• Field Day Permission Slips -Please send them back as soon as possible!

What’s Happening in Math
We will be reviewing all of the math standards from the year before our RISE testing days. Afterwards, we will get a sneak peek of some of the math that will be taught in 4th grade!

                                            From the end, spring new beginnings.
                                                                             ~Pliny

Important Dates:
May 21st   –  Math RISE Test @ 9:30-10:15
May 22nd  –  Math RISE Test @ 9:30-10:15
May 23rd  –  Play DRESS REHEARSAL @ 8:30-10:00
                         Your child should come to school in his/her uniform
May 23rd — Class Play: Character Matters II @ 2:00***
                           ***Please note the time change. There was a conflict with the time in the Q1 gym. I apologize and hope
                                  that this will not create a problem for anyone.***
May 24th — Q1 Talent Show
May 27th — MEMORIAL DAY- No School
May 28th — Early Release
May 29th — Field Day, Early Release
May 30th — Last Day of School (Noooooooo!), Early Release

• Announcements
• Everyone did AMAZING on our end of year Dibels assessment!!!
• It’s time for RISE Testing!!!  Please make sure your child is here during our testing times. 
• Please try and plan trips and appointments around these times. Also, make sure your child has a nice healthy breakfast on these days and is very rested. It takes a lot out of them! 
• Practices for the play are in full swing! Please make sure your child is here so we can practice with the whole cast each day!
• Field Day Permission Slips will be coming home this week. PLEASE send these back as soon as possible. This will help the 3rd grade teachers plan and prepare. We’ve worked hard to make Field Day unforgettable for our students- we can’t wait to share this day with them!

What’s Happening in Math

• Math is going quickly at the end of the year.

 
 
 

You’ve learned the things you need to pass the test- and many more. 
                                          I’m certain you’ll succeed!
                                                                                                         ~ Dr. Seuss

Important Dates:
Monday  –  ELA RISE Test @ 12:40-1:25
Tuesday –  Library @ 1:00
Wednesday –  ELA RISE Test @ 1:25-2:10
Friday –  ELA RISE Test @ 8:45-9:30, Early Release
                        QUEST Carnival @ 5:00
 
May 21st  –  Math RISE Test @ 9:30-10:15
May 22nd  –  Math RISE Test @ 9:30-10:15
May 23rd –  Class Play: Character Matters @ 1:30
May 29th — 3rd Grade Field Day

Announcements

• Dibels testing is DONE! I know these kids have worked so hard and grown so much, and I am very proud of them!
• It’s time for RISE Testing!!!  Please make sure your child is here during our testing times. 
• Please try and plan trips and appointments around these times. Also, make sure your child has a nice healthy breakfast on these days and is very rested. It takes a lot out of them! 
• Practices for the play are in full swing! Please make sure your child is here so we can practice with the whole cast each day!

Poetry
New Poems for May. This has been so fun!
This month I am asking students to memorize at least one of the attached poems to be performed in front of the class before the last day of school. This is a great opportunity to work on our fluency, phrasing, and performing skills. Students are welcome to memorize and perform as many poems as they would like. I will be sending home a hard copy with each student. Feel free to click on the link May Poems or the picture to view online.


What’s Happening in Math

• Math is going quickly at the end of the year!

Important Dates:
Monday 4/29 –  STEM @ 8:30; BOGO Book Fair Begins
Tuesday 4/30 – Dibels Testing
Wednesday 5/1 – Dibels Testing
Thursday 5/2–  Library @ 12:30, Substitute teacher
Friday 5/3 – Spirit Shirts, Early Release, Substitute teacher; BOGO Book Fair ends

Please click on the link below to fill out the Google Form to give permission for your child to have the listed treats during testing times.
https://forms.gle/Ya2apKCpyHQLc4NY7

May 8th  –  ELA RISE Test @ 1:25-2:10
May 10th  –  ELA RISE Test @ 10:15-11:00
May 20th  –  Math RISE Test @ 8:45-9:30
May 21st  –  Math RISE Test @10:15-11:00
May 23rd  –  Class Play: Character Matters@ 1:30

Announcements

• We will be doing our end of the year Dibels assessment on April 30th and May 1st from 8:30-10:15.
• Please make sure your child has had a good nights rest and has eaten breakfast. 
• Reading aloud to a parent or sibling each night would be a great way to prepare for this! We have been working so hard on this all year, let’s make one final push!
• Practices for the play are in full swing! Please make sure your child is here so we can practice with the whole cast each day!

Poetry
This is the last week to recite April Poems. These kids are born performers, so I know they can do it!

What’s Happening in Math

• Math is going quickly at the end of the year!
• This week, we are focusing on perimeter.

Even though we are so close to the end of year, please continue to READ, READ, READ! Reading is such an important part of your child’s overall, academic success. You have a great opportunity to stock up on your summer reading materials! Stop by the BOGO Book Fair in the Q1 gym this week.

Important Dates:
Monday  –  STEM @ 8:30
Thursday–  Library @ 12:30

April 30th  – Dibels End of Year Assessment @ 8:30-10:15
May 1st  –  Dibels End of Year Assessment @ 8:30-10:15
May 8th  –  ELA RISE Test @ 1:25-2:10
May 10th  –  ELA RISE Test @ 10:15-11:00
May 20th  –  Math RISE Test @ 8:45-9:30
May 21st  –  Math RISE Test @10:15-11:00
May 23rd  –  Class Play: Character Matters@ 1:30

Announcements

• We will be doing our end of the year Dibels assessment on April 30th and May 1st from 8:30-10:15.
• Please make sure your child has had a good nights rest and has eaten breakfast. 
• Reading aloud to a parent or sibling each night would be a great way to prepare for this! We have been working so hard on this all year, let’s make one final push!
• Practices for the play are in full swing! Please make sure your child is here so we can practice with the whole cast each day!
• Arts Festival–April 26 @ 5-8 pm
• Food trucks, art contest, chalk art contest, student art showcase, tie dye.
• Students can sign up here for the Student Art Showcase!

Poetry
New Poems for April. This has been so fun!
This month I am asking students to memorize at least one of the attached poems to be performed in front of the class before May 1st. This is a great opportunity to work on our fluency, phrasing, and performing skills. Students are welcome to memorize and perform as many poems as they would like. I will be paying class money for each successfully performed. I will be sending home a hard copy with each student. Feel free to click on the link April Poems or the picture to view online.


What’s Happening in Math

• Math is going quickly at the end of the year!
• We have already started Lesson 28 and will be finishing off the week with Lesson 29.

 

Cabbages!!

                              Your were made to be awesome!
                                               ~ Kid President

Important Dates:
Monday  –  STEM, Long Walk to Water Kick-Off Assembly
Tuesday –  Picture Day, Dress Down
Wednesday- 
Thursday- Library
Friday- $Dress Down, Early Release


Upcoming Dates
April 19th- Student Treasures order forms DUE!
April 26th- 1st Annual Art Showcase
May 10th- Quest Academy Carnival 5-8pm
May 23rd @ 1:30- Mrs. Alexander’s 3rd grade Class Play
RISE Benchmark Testing Begins on May 6th.

***Third Grade is the first year for end-of-year testing. I would like to organize a project to support and encourage the kids as that take the RISE for the first time. This is something that families would create at home, return to school, and then students will be surprised by the creations when they walk into the classroom on the first day of testing. If you are interested in participating, please send me a Bloomz message or email.***

Announcements:
We are having an assembly on Monday to kick off our school-wide service project: Long Walk to Water. Throughout the week we are challenging students to help raise money by bringing in coins. We hope to raise enough money to donate a water well to provide clean drinking water in Southern Sudan.

Play practice is in FULL SWING! Please make sure your child is here so they do not miss any valuable rehearsal time. 

The class has worked so hard this year writing their own Poetry books. Student Treasures will publish the books and give each child one FREE book. In order to receive your free book YOU MUST RETURN your order form, even if you do not want to order additional copies

Arts Festival–April 26 @ 5-8 pm           
          Food trucks, art contest, chalk art contest, student art showcase, tie dye.
          Students can sign up here for the Student Art Showcase!

What’s Happening in Math
Next up in Measurement is AREA.  Although our Multiplication Madness Celebration is over, please continue to review facts to maintain the fluency that has been developed. *WE ARE DOING A CLASS ACTIVITY USING CHEEZE-ITS THIS WEEK. The permission for this was signed at the beginning of the year. If anything has changed and you do not want your child to have cheeze-its, please let me know by email or Bloomz.

 

Reading Homework
Our goal is to have student’s read 20 minutes per night. Even when children are reading grade level and above grade level books it is still imperative that they spend time reading out loud. This can be done by reading to a parent or younger sibling!

Work hard. Be kind.

                                   Life is tough, but so are you.
                                               ~ Kid President

Important Dates:
Monday  –  STEM
Tuesday –  
Wednesday- MUSEUM Field Trip
Thursday- Library, 
Friday- Spirit Shirts, Early Release


Upcoming Dates
April 10th- Field Trip to the Museum of Curiosity 
May 10th- Quest Academy Carnival 5-8pm
May 23rd @ 1:30- Mrs. Alexander’s 3rd grade Class Play

Announcements:
**FIELD TRIP**
Our field trip is on Wednesday! Please be at the Front Runner Station in Roy by 8:15 on Wednesday morning.
Please check the weather, and dress accordingly. Students should bring a backpack to carry their belongings with them.
We will return at 4:15. Make sure to be there to pick up your child NO LATER than 4:15. We will not be able to provide transport of any children from the Roy Station.

What’s Happening in Math
Next up in Measurement is Mass. Although our Multiplication Madness Celebration is over, please continue to review facts to maintain the fluency that has been developed.

















Reading Homework
Our goal is to have student’s read 20 minutes per night. Even when children are reading grade level and above grade level books it is still imperative that they spend time reading out loud. This can be done by reading to a parent or younger sibling!

Work hard. Be kind.