The Week of October 7th!

Important Dates:
Monday Oct. 7 – Apple Witch Patterns going home!
Wednesday Oct. 9 – Coding Class @ 8:40
Wednesday Oct. 9 –  STEM @ 2:15; Family Skate Night @ Rush Funplex

Friday Oct. 11 – Library @ 8:40 *Don’t forget your library book*  Spirit Day
                            Early Release, 1:00 dismissal
Tuesday Oct. 15- Unsown Witch Dresses DUE!
                                Chick-fil-A spirit night

October 16, 17, 18- FALL BREAK: NO SCHOOL!
Tuesday, October 22nd – All Witch Dresses DUE!
Friday Oct. 25- Apple Witch Dressing!


Apple Witch Dress/Robe Patterns
Patterns will go home on Monday for the Apple Witch dresses/robes, hats and hands. Use this pattern to cut out a front and a back for the dress/robe. This can be done using any type of fabric for the dress, and felt for the hands and hat. New fabric does NOT have to be purchased. In the past students have used shirts that have been outgrown, pillow cases, and leftover scraps.**If you cannot hand sew or have access to a sewing machine, please send in the cut out material with your child and I will get one of our parent volunteers to sew it for you. ** If you need someone to sew the dress for you, please send in the cutout material by Tuesday, October 15th! Sewn dresses, gloves, and completed hats need to be in by Tuesday, October 22nd! 

Announcements
***If you have not paid for your student’s supply donation, you may do so at the front office or you may call the school 801-731-9859
***This donation covers all of the supplies that your child is using in class, as well as maintaining a supply of pencils, lead, tissues, paper towels, hand sanitizer, art supplies, adding to the classroom library, etc…
***THANK YOU SO MUCH to those of you who have contributed to our class

***If you have not subscribed to BLOOMZ, please do so as soon as possible! Our class code is BUJ8TP***

Math

In lesson 7 we will continue to develop our understanding of multiplication. Along with using our multiplication strategies, we are going to be learning about the properties of multiplying by 7, 8, & 9.
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Reading:
In Unit 2 Week 2, our comprehension strategy is Making, Revising and Confirming Predictions.  The historical fiction stories we are reading this week are “Sailing to America,” and “The Castle on Hester Street”.  The expository test we will also be reading is “Next Stop, America”.  While reading, we are going to be using details in the text to determine the theme of the story.

Phonics:
Long e: e, ea, ee, e_e, ie, ey, & y

Vocabulary:
arrived  –  immigrated  –  inspected  –  moment  –  opportunity  –  photographs  –  valuable  –  whispered

In class, we learn about these vocabulary words in connection to ourselves. If you notice your child using any of these words in context, this would be a great opportunity to celebrate their efforts!

OCTOBER POEMS
Each month students are required to memorize at least one poem.  Below are the month’s poems.  We only read through these in class once, so they need to be practiced at home.  Students can pass off poems on Fridays whenever they are ready to recite them.  
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OPTIONAL –  yet HIGHLY encouraged by Ms, Beckstead – REVIEW

  • Read at least 20 minutes per day. Making sure that your child does his/her reading daily is the single most helpful thing you can do to support educational success.
  • REFLEX- at least 3 green lights per week!
    • There is a link to Reflex on the right hand side of the blog. The username is: beck3 and students will use their own network password to log in.
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Quest Happenings!

There are several things going on at Quest! Please read below for information on a number of important evens.

Quest Elementary Choir
Please click on the link below if you would like your child to participate in the school choir.  This is open to 2nd – 5th graders only.  

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DyYOdj0kFJ6mv1XnrGQXJMZo_uI-n4mh0rzLusUITY0/viewform?edit_requested=true

Vision Screenings:
Vision screenings will take place on October 10th. If you prefer that your child is not screened, please call the office. 
We are in need of volunteers to help with the screenings. If you are able to help, please contact Mrs. Goldsberry at sgoldsberry@questac.org

Chick-fil-A Spirit Night

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Annual Canned Food Drive:
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Quest Family Night @ Rush Funplex:
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Quest Academy Choir

Please click on the link below if you would like your child to participate in the school choir.  This is open to 2nd – 5th graders only.  
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DyYOdj0kFJ6mv1XnrGQXJMZo_uI-n4mh0rzLusUITY0/viewform?edit_requested=true
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Let’s Fill the Food Banks!

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The Week of September 30th!

Important Dates:
Monday Sept. 30 – Last day to pass off September Poems!
Wednesday Oct. 2 – Coding Class @ 8:40
                                      STEM @ 1:30

Friday Oct. 4 – Library @ 8:40 *Don’t forget your library book*
                           Spirit Day;  Early Release, 1:00 dismissal
Tuesday Oct. 15- Chick-fil-A spirit night (information at the end of the blog)
October 16, 17, 18- FALL BREAK: NO SCHOOL!

Thank you to all who have volunteered time to help get our classroom library leveled and organized. The new leveling system is almost complete and it will make it easier for students to choose books that are on their independent reading level as well as their instructional level.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

***If you’d like to earn volunteer hours but do not have the opportunity to be at the school, hours can be accumulated by making a donation to your child’s classroom or to the school. 1 hour is credited to you for each $5 donation/purchase. If you would like to help out our class, I am currently working to stock our class store. If you would like to purchase items to put into our store, I would be very appreciative. Please bring me a receipt and I will log and credit your volunteer hours. 

Announcements
***If you have not paid for your student’s supply donation, you may do so at the front office or you may call the school 801-731-9859
***This donation covers all of the supplies that your child is using in class, as well as maintaining a supply of pencils, lead, tissues, paper towels, hand sanitizer, art supplies, adding to the classroom library, etc…
***THANK YOU SO MUCH to those of you who have contributed to our class

***If you have not subscribed to BLOOMZ, please do so as soon as possible! Our class code is BUJ8TP***

Math

In lesson 6 we will continue to develop our understanding of multiplication. Along with using our multiplication strategies, we are going to be learning about the properties of multiplying by 3, 4, &6.
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Reading:
This week we start Unit 2 in Wonders! Our comprehension strategy is Making, Revising and Confirming Predictions.  The expository stories we are reading this week are “Anansi Learns a Lesson,” “Roadrunner’s Dance” and “Deltona is Going Batty.” While reading, we are going to be using details in the text to determine the theme of the story.

Phonics:
Long i:  i, ie, igh, y, 
Long u: u, u_e, ew

Vocabulary:
cooperation  –  attempt  –  awkward  –  created  –  furiously  –  interfere  –  involved  –  timid

In class, we learn about these vocabulary words in connection to ourselves. If you notice your child using any of these words in context, this would be a great opportunity to celebrate their efforts!

OCTOBER POEMS
Each month students are required to memorize at least one poem.  Below are the month’s poems.  We only read through these in class once, so they need to be practiced at home.  Students can pass off poems on Fridays whenever they are ready to recite them.  
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OPTIONAL –  yet HIGHLY encouraged by Ms, Beckstead – REVIEW

  • Read at least 20 minutes per day. Making sure that your child does his/her reading daily is the single most helpful thing you can do to support educational success.
  • REFLEX- at least 3 green lights per week!
    • There is a link to Reflex on the right hand side of the blog. The username is: beck3 and students will use their own network password to log in.

Chick-fil-A Spirit Night

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Box Tops for Education

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The Week of Sept. 23rd!

Important Dates:
 * Monday Sept. 23 – Understanding Multiplication Review and Quiz
 * Wednesday, Sept. 25th – Coding Lab @ 8:40 & STEM Lab @ 2:15
 * Friday, Sept. 26th – Library @ 8:40 
                                       – Last Day to pass off monthly poems!!
                                       – DOLLAR DRESS DOWN DAY & Early Out @ 1:00
****If you haven’t paid your $30.00 donation for your child’s school supplies, you may do so at the front office or call the school 801-731-9859 and pay over the phone.  
**This donation covers all of the supplies that your child is using in class, as well as maintaining a supply of pencils, lead, tissues, paper towels, hand sanitizer, art supplies, adding to the classroom library, etc…
**THANK YOU SO MUCH to those of you who have contributed to our class!***
***If you have not subscribed to BLOOMZ, please do so as soon as possible! Our class code is BUJ8TP***
                                                                
Apple Witch carving was a success and the kids had so much fun! Thanks to everyone who sent apples, tools, and volunteered their time. You all make our class so amazing!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
***In Class: I am in need of someone to come into class, at a time that is convenient for you, and help me put the Lexile levels on the books in my classroom library. This is not difficult, just takes some time. Anyone who is willing can come and spend as much or as little time as you’d like working on this.
***Next, if you’d like to earn volunteer hours but do not have the opportunity to be at the school, hours can be accumulated by making a donation to your child’s classroom or to the school. 1 hour is credited to you for each $5 donation/purchase. If you would like to help out our class, I am currently working to stock our class store. If you would like to purchase items to put into our store, I would be very appreciative. Please bring me a receipt and I will log and credit your volunteer hours. 

Math

In lesson 5 we will continue to develop our understanding of multiplication. Along with using our multiplication strategies, we are going to be learning about the properties of multiplying by 0, 1, 2, 5 & 10.
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LANGUAGE
 ARTS
The form below explains our Language Arts curriculum for the week.  It outlines what we will be talking about, the stories we will be reading, our vocabulary words, and our phonics patterns for the week.  We will be doing a weekly spelling test, however I will not be putting in a score for these spelling tests.  I will use the words off of the list outlined, but in class we will brainstorm new words to add to it.  You can review the words on this list, but it is not required.
Unit 1 Week 5

SEPTEMBER POEMS
I have a class of performers!! The ones that have passed off poems have done an amazing job!!  Please help your child work on memorizing these poems at home.  Each month students are required to memorize at least one poem.  Below is the months poems.  We only read through these in class once, so they need to be practiced at home.  Students can pass off poems on Fridays whenever they are ready to recite them.  Friday is our last day to pass off September Poems!!
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OPTIONAL – yet HIGHLY encouraged by Ms. Beckstead –  HOMEWORK
**Reading Homework – Students are required to read 20 minutes a night.   Making sure that your child does his/her reading daily is the single most helpful thing you can do to support educational success..  
**Math Homework – Reflex will start this week.  Students can access Reflex Math under the class links on the side of our class blog, or under the Student Links on the Quest website.  The Teacher Username is: Beck3 and the students password in their computer login password.  An example of student passwords is: lb123rams.  It is the students first and last initials, 3 digits and then rams.  If you have any questions on how your child logs in, feel free to contact me.    
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The Week of September 16th!

Important Dates:
 * Tuesday, Sept. 17th – HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SYDNEY!!!
 * Wednesday, Sept. 18th – Coding Lab @ 8:40 & STEM Lab @ 2:15
 * Friday, Sept. 20th- HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ASHTON!!
                                       **Library @ 8:40 
                                       **APPLE WITCH CARVING @ 9:20

****If you haven’t paid your $30.00 donation for your child’s school supplies, you may do so at the front office or call the school 801-731-9859 and pay over the phone.  
**This donation covers all of the supplies that your child is using in class, as well as maintaining a supply of pencils, lead, tissues, paper towels, hand sanitizer, art supplies, adding to the classroom library, etc…
**THANK YOU SO MUCH to those of you who have contributed to our class!***
***If you have not subscribed to BLOOMZ, please do so as soon as possible! Our class code is BUJ8TP***

MATH
We tested on three digit addition last week and the students did amazing.  This week we will be focusing on subtracting three digit numbers.  
Unit 2 Lesson 1.1Unit 2 Lesson 1.2

LANGUAGE ARTS
The form below explains our Language Arts curriculum for the week.  It outlines what we will be talking about, the stories we will be reading, our vocabulary words, and our phonics patterns for the week.  We will be doing a weekly spelling test, however I will not be putting in a score for these spelling tests.  I will use the words off of the list outlined, but in class we will brainstorm new words to add to it.  You can review the words on this list, but it is not required.
Unit 1 Week 4

SEPTEMBER POEMS
I have a class of performers!! The ones that have passed off poems have done an amazing job!!  Please help your child work on memorizing these poems at home.  Each month students are required to memorize at least one poem.  Below is the months poems.  We only read through these in class once, so they need to be practiced at home.  Students can pass off poems on Fridays whenever they are ready to recite them.  
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OPTIONAL – yet HIGHLY encouraged by Ms. Beckstead –  HOMEWORK
**Reading Homework – Students are required to read 20 minutes a night.   Making sure that your child does his/her reading daily is the single most helpful thing you can do to support educational success..  
**Math Homework – Reflex will start this week.  Students can access Reflex Math under the class links on the side of our class blog, or under the Student Links on the Quest website.  The Teacher Username is: Beck3 and the students password in their computer login password.  An example of student passwords is: lb123rams.  It is the students first and last initials, 3 digits and then rams.  If you have any questions on how your child logs in, feel free to contact me.    
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A Message from Quest Administration

Notification from: Quest Academy

Hey, Quest Families! You may have noticed the word “optional” appearing on many elementary teacher blogs regarding homework. Please take a moment to read the attached information. Note the benefits associated with kids reading something they enjoy for just 20 minutes each day. We will always promote parents and students reading at home!!! Next, read Alfie Kohn’s findings and summary of homework in elementary. In addition to Kohn’s insights, John Hattie, a renowned author, educator, and researcher, found that homework for elementary age students has an effect of zero. These findings are supported by decades of literacy research.
NOTE: Despite this research, there are parents who are passionate about their children doing homework or review activities after school. We have asked teachers to provide “optional” resources for those families. Those resources will appear on individual teacher blogs.
 
With the above information in mind, please know that our Quest educators plan on doing everything possible to help your students make the growth they need while at school. Our programs and curriculum are researched-based and effective. Countless hours have been spent working with nationally renowned educators and the State office to ensure the programs implemented by teachers at Quest will provide personalized, meaningful learning. We love your kids and we’ve got their backs! Enjoy your time at home with your kids and continue to encourage them to read for enjoyment!
Quest Administration
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Apple Witches

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3rd grade has a tradition of carving and dressing apple witches each fall. It is a super fun project that we will connect with a writing activity.  Apple witches will be carved in September and set out dry until we dress them in October, just in time for Halloween. We will be carving our apple witches on Friday, September, 20th.  I need every student to bring one medium sized apple (we will not be eating them) by Thursday September 19thThe apple needs to be medium size! If it is too big it will rot; too small and the face won’t be visible.  

In order to do this, I need several parent volunteers who would be willing to come into our class on Friday, September 20th at 9:20 and help with this project for an hour or so. We will need 8+ parent volunteers, 1/8 teaspoons (at least 8), and apple peelers (at least 8). If you have any of these items but cannot attend, please send them with your child, and I will make sure that they get back to you. 

I have created a sign-up on BLOOMZ that will be posted on WEDNESDAY for you to sign up to volunteer to help and bring supplies.

Later, I will also need a few parent volunteers to sew extra witch costumes (very easy sewing) and a few to construct the hair.  These can both be done at home.  If you would like to volunteer, you may let me know on BLOOMZ or email.
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