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Multiplication Madness

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We are hitting multiplication really hard in math right now.  Starting after Fall Break (Monday, October 20th) we will begin Multiplication Madness!  Please start drilling and multiplying the multiplication facts with them over Fall Break.  The students are expected to drill their math facts at home also.  The students have to pass off their 0′s to 10′s for a required grade. Every student will be given 10 problems to pass off in one minute. Multiplication facts are a huge part of the third grade math core curriculum. The students will have to spend time at home working on these facts in order to pass them off in the time table we have set.  The students will have the opportunity to pass off their multiplication facts as many times as they can before the celebration.  We will focus on one fact a week, I will have the students mark the schedule in their planners.  Please check the planner tomorrow to make note of the schedule.  Our Multiplication Madness Banana Split Celebration will take place on Friday, January 15th from 2:00-3:00. 
**During Thanksgiving Break and Winter Break, students will need to spend time studying multiplication facts so they are prepared.  Weekends are a great time to work on multiplication facts (since there is no homework).**

Each part of the Banana Split is one of the multiplication facts that needs to be passed off. You will get that part of the Banana Split ONLY if you pass off that actual fact.
0′s – Placemat
1′s- Napkin
2′s – Bowl
3′s – Spoon
4′s – Banana
5′s – Scoop of Strawberry Ice Cream
6′s – Scoop of Chocolate Ice Cream
7′s – Sprinkles
8′s – Strawberry topping
9′s – Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream
10′s – Chocolate Fudge topping
11′s – Whipped Cream
12′s – Cherry on Top!!!

Tomorrow

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A couple of announcements for tomorrow:
  • Third grade won a free dress down day tomorrow because we brought in the most box tops! Keep up the good work!!
  • We are having a flashlight read-a-thon for those who earned enough Class Dojo points last week. Participating students need to bring a small flashlight. We are not going to be having pillows and blankets this time.
Thanks,
Ms. Young

Hooper City’s Annual Halloween Haunt

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This message was sent to teachers along with a white paper bag for each student. The bags will be sent home on Friday.

It is once again time for Hooper City’s Annual Halloween Haunt. It will be held on Saturday, October 18th, from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m., at Hooper Park, 5600 South 6100 West. The favorite part of the Haunt is the luminaries made by the school children. We are asking your class to help us with this project. The luminaries can be made on the white paper sack, by drawing, pinpoking a picture, or stapling/taping on a picture. If you would please also have your students fold down the top of the sack, that would be most appreciated. This helps the bags stay open and not catch fire. We will be collecting completed bags on Monday, October 6th. If you are not able to help with this, would you please return the bags, so we can use them next year.

Thanks so much,
Sheri Bingham

SEPs-September 25th

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Dear Parents,

Our first SEP’s will be held on September 25th from 3:30 to 5:30.  This is an opportunity for me to meet with you and discuss your child’s progress in Third Grade.  It also an opportunity for you to help me best meet your student’s needs.  All parents will be given individual conference times throughout the year.

Thanks,
Ms. Young

Dollar Dress Down and Short Day

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Hello!

We’ve almost made it to the long weekend! Monday is Labor Day so we will not be having school. I hope everyone has fun plans with friends and family! Tomorrow is a dollar dress down day, which means that if you student brings a dollar they don’t have to wear the uniform. Teachers will be participating as well. It is also a short day so don’t forget to pick up at 1:00.

We will also be postponing the Chapter 1 math test. We reviewed today and I think we need a little more practice.

Thanks,
Ms. Young


Homework Starts Next Week

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I hope everyone has enjoyed the lack of homework these first couple of days! Homework will be starting on Monday the 25th. Each night, every student will be responsible for 20 minutes of reading, a math assignment, and a word sort on their specific sort group.

Last year, I had students bring in a reading log on Fridays and their completed sort each morning in hard copy form. This year, you have the option of reporting reading and sort work right on the blog under the homework tab. Each sort will be worth 5 points. The week’s reading log will also be worth 5 points. If you would rather do a hard copy you are welcome to turn those in instead.

Math will be directly tied to what was done in class that day. I will have pdf links of the math assignment and the key (for parents/guardians) on the homework blog post. Be sure to read the assignment because it won’t always be for every number on the page. Sometimes it will only be odds, evens, or a specific set. If you would rather not print out the assignment, students are welcome to write their work and answers on a piece of lined paper. It will only be accepted if it is neat and legible.

The weekly organizer will need to be printed each week and initialed by a parent/guardian every evening. This organizer will also have some instruction and occasional announcements.

Sorry this was so long!!! I just wanted to make sure we are all on the same page! 🙂

Thanks,
Ms. Young

Picture Day Tomorrow!!!

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Quest Academy’s picture day is tomorrow! Please make sure that you bring back the forms if you would like to buy pictures. This picture will also go on the ID that students wear everyday so be sure to look your best!


Also, if you haven’t turned in the class disclosure signed, the technology usage permission slip, or any other paperwork please do that now so that we can begin working with technology and have everyone taken care of.


Thanks,
Ms. Young

1st Day Down

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Today was so wonderful! I know we are going to have the best year! We learned many new things about our classroom, our classmates, and our class. If you have a minute, let your child explain a couple things they learned today. I was so so so proud of all of the hard work and good listening that went on today. Let’s do it again tomorrow!!!


Love,

Ms. Young