Ms. Beckstead's 3rd Grade Class

15 More Days of School!!!!  Where did all of our time go?  Last week was crazy with SAGE testing and we ROCKED THE TEST! Students worked hard and were amazing with our crazy schedule last week.  We have a break with testing this week and we will start back up next week.  Below is the SAGE schedule. 

SAGE Testing Schedule:
SAGE Math Session #1- Monday, May 14th @ 9:30-10:15
SAGE Math Session #2- Tuesday, May 15th @ 10:15-11:00

Math:  We will be finishing up equations and multi-step word problems this week.  Then, we are reviewing and getting ready for the Math SAGE test.
*** Monday is game day.  Students may bring a game from home to play in class during the last half hour.  Please NO electronics!!!
**REMINDER that Thursday is Library Day.  All books need to be turned in this day!!

Important Dates:
**Aquarium Fieldtrip- Tuesday, May 8th**  
REMINDERS–Please be to the Roy Front Runner station by 8:15 AM.  Students need to wear tie-dye shirts and uniform pants.  All students need to bring a backpack with a water bottle, lunch, light jacket (if needed), games, book, etc.  **PICK-UP TIME IS AT 4:16 PM @ the Front Runner.**
**Painting Scenery Day – Wednesday, May 9th @ 9:00
We will be painting our play scenery this day.  Students will need to bring an oversized shirt to wear over their uniform.  We will be painting outside and if you would like to come and help please let me know.  
**Class Play – Thursday, May 17th @ 2:00 in the Q1 Gym**
Dress Rehearsal – Wednesday, May 18th @ 9:00.  All costumes need to be brought in on this day. We want one day to practice with our costumes on. 

Dear Parents and Students,
Our play will be on Thursday, May 17th, @ 2:00 am in the Q1 gym.   Each child is responsible for their own costume.  Below I have posted some ideas that I have found that would be simple to do.  These are just ideas, feel free to get creative.  Costumes need to be at school on Wednesday, the 16th for our dress rehearsal @ 9:00 am in the Q1 gym.  Please feel free to come to the dress rehearsal if you cannot attend the performance the next day.  If you have any questions for concerns, please feel free to email me.  (Pinterest is a great place to find costume ideas!!!)

Zoo Keeper – A safari hat would be great.   A work belt that could hold a flashlight or a set of key would also work. 
Elephant – A pair of headband elephant ears would work great.
Beetle – The same idea could work for you with a headband.


Macaws, Alligators, Leopard Geckos, Mushrooms, Polar Bears, and  King Snake – This would work with creating a simple hat to look like your animal.  You could also create a mask! There are many ideas on Pinterest that I have found.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
I hope you all had a great weekend!!  We are getting all ready and geared up for End of Level SAGE testing.  Check out the schedule below, so you know the testing dates and times.   Scroll down to check out more class play info, SAGE dates and times, and more field trip info. So much to do, and so little time.
SAGE Testing Schedule:
SAGE Writing Session #1- Monday, April 30th @ 9:30-10:45
SAGE Writing Session #2- Tuesday, May 1 @ 10:15-11:00

SAGE Language Arts Session #1-Wednesday, May 2nd @ 9:30-10:15
SAGE Language Arts Session #2-Thursday, May 3rd @ 8:45-9:30

SAGE Math Session #1- Monday, May 14th @ 9:30-10:15
SAGE Math Session #2- Tuesday, May 15th @ 12:45-1:15

• For Math
• We will test on elapsed time on Tuesday and the rest of the week we will work on measuring to in nearest 1/4 inch.  We will also go back and review already taught math concepts to get us ready for SAGE testing. 
• Keep working on multiplication facts at home!!!
• In Language Arts will are done with our Wonders program from the year.  We will start reviewing and working a ton on writing. 
• Name badges must be worn at all times during the day.  Please make sure that your child has theirs with them.
• Important Dates!!
• Wednesday, STEM Lab
• Thursday, Library @ 9:30
• Friday, the 27th is a short day and a dollar dress down day.
• Aquarium Field Trip – Tuesday May 8th
• Aquarium Field Trip Form

Class Play:
Mark your calendars!!!  Our class will be presenting a play titled “Biomes: Animals and Plants in their Habitats” to the school on Thursday, May 17th at 2:00 pm in the Q1 gym.  The students will be doing all the preparation for the play at school and they will be memorizing lines and songs during school.  However, I do need parents to help their child with their costume.  We will not be creating costumes at school as we do not have the time.  I will continue to update you on play info.  Please contact me if you have any questions.  We are so excited to get started with this fun experience!

HOMEWORK:
Reading:
 * Please remember to read every night for at least 20 minutes
Math:
  * Prodigy for every night on Monday and Thursday  for 10-15 minutes.  There is a Prodigy link on the right side bar of our blog.  This week students will be working on time.

Mark your calendars!!!  Our class will be presenting a play titled “Biomes: Animals and Plants in their Habitats” to the school on Thursday, May 17th at 2:00 pm in the Q1 gym.  The students will be doing all the preparation for the play at school and they will be memorizing lines and songs during school.  The only thing that the students are responsible for at home are their costumes.   I will continue to update you on play info.  Please contact me if you have any questions.  We are so excited to get started with this fun experience!  Below is a list of the parts that your child has been assigned.

Zoo Keeper – Jazzly
Elephant – Boston B
Kingsnake – Boston F
Hercules Beetle – Hannah
Leopard Gecko #1 – Julian
Leopard Gecko #2 – Lexie
Leopard Gecko #3 – Sierra
Starfish #1 – Tenaya
Starfish #2 – Zoey H
Starfish #3 – Zavian
Macaw #1 – Kathlyn
Macaw #2 – Ethan
Grass #1 – Zoie N
Grass #2 – Tyce
Grass #3 – Nash
Polar Bear #1 – Deklyn
Polar Bear #2 – Levi
Polar Bear #3 – Kilyley
Alligator #1 -Jake
Alligator #2 – Corbin
Alligator #3 – Spencer
Mushroom #1 – Brittany
Mushroom #2 – Halen
Mushroom #3 – Kamilla
Cactus #1 – Jed
Cactus #2 – London

Quest is having a free dress down tomorrow for spring picture day. Forms went home last week. If you would not like to have your child’s picture taken, you need to sign and return the form.  Students who don’t have the form signed will have their picture taken and an envelope of pictures sent home for your consideration. If you don’t want the pictures you will be able to return them to school.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
I hope you all had a great weekend!!  We are getting all ready and geared up for End of Level SAGE testing.  Check out the schedule below, so you know the testing dates and times.   SO much to do, and so little time.

SAGE Testing Schedule:
SAGE Writing Session #1- Monday, April 30th @ 9:30-10:45
SAGE Writing Session #2- Tuesday, May 1 @ 10:15-11:00

SAGE Language Arts Session #1-Wednesday, May 2nd @ 9:30-10:15
SAGE Language Arts Session #2-Thursday, May 3rd @ 8:45-9:30

SAGE Math Session #1- Monday, May 14th @ 9:30-10:15
SAGE Math Session #2- Tuesday, May 15th @ 12:45-1:15

Class Play:
On May 17th @ 2:00 pm we will perform our class play, Biomes: Plants and Animals in their Habitats.  We have been practicing our play in class and I will be assigning parts this week.  So please look for more details to come. 

• For Math
• We are working on elapsed time. 
• Keep working on multiplication facts at home!!!
• In Language Arts, we will reading, “King Midas and the Golden Touch” and the essential question is: How do you decide what’s important?
• Here is the spelling and vocabulary list –  Unit 6 Week 1-Weekly Outline
• Our spelling pattern this week will be working on prefixes: -un, -dis, -re,-pre
• Writing – We are working on opinion writing
• Name badges must be worn at all times during the day.  Please make sure that your child has theirs with them.
• Important Dates!!
• Wednesday, STEM Lab
• Thursday, Library (We do not have library this week, so make sure to turn in books before school)
• Aquarium Field Trip – Tuesday May 8th

HOMEWORK:
Reading:
 * Please remember to read every night for at least 20 minutes
Math:
  * Prodigy for every night on Monday and Thursday  for 10-15 minutes.  There is a Prodigy link on the right side bar of our blog.  This week students will be working on fractions.