Let me start off by saying that the kids did a wonderful job on their play performance!! They worked so hard, and I couldn’t be more proud of them. Thank you parents for helping them with their costumes and anything else you may have done to help. I greatly appreciate it!!
This week we will be RISE testing for math. Please make sure students are here on time, with food in their belly. We test Monday at 9:30 and again first thing Thursday morning at 8:45!
This Week’s Happenings
Monday – RISE testing – Math 9:30-10:15
Thursday – RISE testing – Math 8:45-9:30
Upcoming Dates
May 27 – Memorial Day – No school
May 29- Field Day @ the PARK!
May 30- Last Day of school – Yearbook Day
Field Day Wed., May 29
Please look at the post from two weeks ago regarding details. There is one minor change, and that is we will NOT be having ice cream, we will be having Hokulia shaved ice instead. I need all permission slips signed and returned this week in order to take part in the 3rd grade field day extravaganza. Thanks!!
Math in class
We will be wrapping up graphs and line plots this week by taking a test on Monday.
Homework:
MATH: Make sure that your child is doing Reflex for math and getting the green light AT LEAST 3 times during the week. ***Even though our Multiplication Madness is over, please continue to review facts to maintain the fluency that has been developed*** If students do not complete Reflex at home they will complete it during recess time.
READING: Please read 20 minutes every night and keep track of your minutes on our reading log.
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May 13-17
We finished all our DIBELS testing last week, and the kids did amazing!! Most of the kids finished their first session of the Language Arts RISE test. We will have a make-up day sometime this week to finish the second session, so please make sure your child is here everyday!
Class Play
Costumes for our play are due this Tuesday!! Dress rehearsal will be Wednesday, May 15 @ 9:00am. We will be performing the play for the school on Thursday, May 16 @ 2:00. Parents are invited to either performance. The play is about 45 minutes long. Please let me know if you have any questions. The kids are so excited to perform for you!!!
This Week’s Happenings
Tuesday – Costumes are due
Wednesday- Dress Rehearsal 9:00
Thursday-Play performance 2:00
Upcoming Dates
May 20 – RISE testing – Math 9:30-10:15
May 23 – RISE testing – Math 8:45-9:30
May 29- Field Day @ the park. Please turn your permission slips in.***
Math in class
We will be learning about graphs and line plots. This is the last week that we will be doubling up on lessons before testing begins. Please watch for the family letter to come home and talk to your child about it. We have been moving so quickly and I know talking about it at home really helps the kids understand it a little better.
Homework:
MATH: Make sure that your child is doing Reflex for math and getting the green light AT LEAST 3 times during the week. ***Even though our Multiplication Madness is over, please continue to review facts to maintain the fluency that has been developed*** If students do not complete Reflex at home they will complete it during recess time.
READING: Please read 20 minutes every night and keep track of your minutes on our reading log.
Class Play
Costumes for our play are due this Tuesday!! Dress rehearsal will be Wednesday, May 15 @ 9:00am. We will be performing the play for the school on Thursday, May 16 @ 2:00. Parents are invited to either performance. The play is about 45 minutes long. Please let me know if you have any questions. The kids are so excited to perform for you!!!
This Week’s Happenings
Tuesday – Costumes are due
Wednesday- Dress Rehearsal 9:00
Thursday-Play performance 2:00
Upcoming Dates
May 20 – RISE testing – Math 9:30-10:15
May 23 – RISE testing – Math 8:45-9:30
May 29- Field Day @ the park. Please turn your permission slips in.***
Math in class
We will be learning about graphs and line plots. This is the last week that we will be doubling up on lessons before testing begins. Please watch for the family letter to come home and talk to your child about it. We have been moving so quickly and I know talking about it at home really helps the kids understand it a little better.
Homework:
MATH: Make sure that your child is doing Reflex for math and getting the green light AT LEAST 3 times during the week. ***Even though our Multiplication Madness is over, please continue to review facts to maintain the fluency that has been developed*** If students do not complete Reflex at home they will complete it during recess time.
READING: Please read 20 minutes every night and keep track of your minutes on our reading log.
Field Day Permission Slip
I sent home a paper copy of this field day permission slip to all the students. Please read all the details, sign it and return it to school ASAP. Thanks so much!
Field Day 2019
Field Day 2019
May 6-10
Announcements:
- Dibels – Everyone has done so well! I will wrap up the few I haven’t read with by the end of this week.
- It’s time for RISE testing!! Please make sure your child is here during our testing times. Also, make sure your child has a nice healthy breakfast and plenty of rest. Testing takes a lot out of them!
- A few students have asked for the play music to practice. I’ve attached the songs here. Please have them listen with headphones so that the play will still be a surprise when we perform! Thanks!
This Week’s Happenings
Tuesday – Last Library Day. RISE testing – 12:40-1:25
Thursday-RISE testing – 1:25-2:10
Friday – School Carnival 5-8pm
Upcoming Dates
May 14 – Costumes are due
May 15 – Dress Rehearsal 9:00, Parents invited
May 16 – Play Performance – 2:00, Parents invited
May 20 – RISE testing – Math 9:30-10:15
May 23 – RISE testing – Math 8:45-9:30
Math in class
We will be learning about properties of shapes and quadrilaterals this week. Please watch for the family letter to come home!
Homework:
MATH: Make sure that your child is doing Reflex for math and getting the green light AT LEAST 3 times during the week. ***Even though our Multiplication Madness is over, please continue to review facts to maintain the fluency that has been developed*** If students do not complete Reflex at home they will complete it during recess time.
READING: Please read 20 minutes every night and keep track of your minutes on our reading log.
Carnival Volunteers
Do you have your 30 hours of volunteer time? Volunteering for our school carnival is a great way to get some of these hours. The carnival is May 10, and our parent organization would love some time slots filled. Please click on the signup link to help out. It would be greatly appreciated!!
Carnival signup
Carnival signup
April 29 – May 3
Announcements:
Friday we will be having an assembly to kick off year end testing. During these testing weeks we would like to give out some treats. Please click on the link below to sign the permission slip for your child to have these items.
Link
**Class Play**
Our dress rehearsal will be on Wed., May 15 @ 9:00am. Parents are welcome to come to this performance or to the one on May 16 @ 2pm. I am asking students to bring their costumes on Tuesday, May 14.
This week’s happenings
Monday – BOGO Book fair begins.
Tuesday – Reading logs & library books are due!!
Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30-10:15 Dibels Testing
May 7 – RISE testing – Reading 12:40-1:25
May 9 – RISE testing – Reading 1:25-2:10
May 10 – School Carnival
May 15 – Dress Rehearsal 9:00
May 16 – Play Performance – 2:00
May 20 – RISE testing – Math 9:30-10:15
May 23 – RISE testing – Math 8:45-9:30
Math in class
We will be learning about perimeter this week. Please watch for the family letter to come home!
Homework:
MATH: Make sure that your child is doing Reflex for math and getting the green light AT LEAST 3 times during the week. ***Even though our Multiplication Madness is over, please continue to review facts to maintain the fluency that has been developed*** If students do not complete Reflex at home they will complete it during recess time.
READING: Please read 20 minutes every night and keep track of your minutes on our reading log. Reading logs are due Tuesday, April 30.
Friday we will be having an assembly to kick off year end testing. During these testing weeks we would like to give out some treats. Please click on the link below to sign the permission slip for your child to have these items.
Link
**Class Play**
Our dress rehearsal will be on Wed., May 15 @ 9:00am. Parents are welcome to come to this performance or to the one on May 16 @ 2pm. I am asking students to bring their costumes on Tuesday, May 14.
This week’s happenings
Monday – BOGO Book fair begins.
Tuesday – Reading logs & library books are due!!
Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30-10:15 Dibels Testing
- Please make sure your child has had a good nights rest and has eaten breakfast.
- Reading aloud to a parent or sibling each day 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!
May 7 – RISE testing – Reading 12:40-1:25
May 9 – RISE testing – Reading 1:25-2:10
May 10 – School Carnival
May 15 – Dress Rehearsal 9:00
May 16 – Play Performance – 2:00
May 20 – RISE testing – Math 9:30-10:15
May 23 – RISE testing – Math 8:45-9:30
Math in class
We will be learning about perimeter this week. Please watch for the family letter to come home!
Homework:
MATH: Make sure that your child is doing Reflex for math and getting the green light AT LEAST 3 times during the week. ***Even though our Multiplication Madness is over, please continue to review facts to maintain the fluency that has been developed*** If students do not complete Reflex at home they will complete it during recess time.
READING: Please read 20 minutes every night and keep track of your minutes on our reading log. Reading logs are due Tuesday, April 30.
April 22-26
I hope you all had a wonderful Easter weekend!! I can’t believe it’s almost May. This year is moving too fast, and we have so much left to do!
Announcements:
Practice for the play is in full swing. As we run through the play the kids are getting an idea of what their character is like and what they want their costume to look like. Our play is “Cinderella, A Modern Day Makeover”. Costumes are to be provided from home. Please don’t think you have to do anything elaborate. Keep it simple! We will be having a dress rehearsal on Wed., 5/15. Parents are welcome to come to this performance, as well as the one for the school on the 16th. The time on the 15th is yet to be determined.
This Week’s Happenings
Tuesday – Library *Remember your books!
Friday – Arts Festival 5-8pm
*Food trucks, art contest, chalk art contest, student art showcase, tie dye.
*Students can sign up here for the Student Art Showcase!
Upcoming Dates
April 30 & May 2 – Dibels Testing 8:30-10:15
May 7 – RISE testing – Reading 12:40-1:25
May 9 – RISE testing – Reading 1:25-2:10
May 10 – School Carnival
May 15 – Dress Rehearsal
May 16 – Play Performance – 2:00
May 20 – RISE testing – Math 9:30-10:15
May 23 – RISE testing – Math 8:45-9:30
Math in class
Math is going quick! We will be testing Monday on multiplying to find area and then starting lesson 29, which is also about area. Please watch for the family letter to come home!
Homework:
MATH: Make sure that your child is doing Reflex for math and getting the green light AT LEAST 3 times during the week. ***Even though our Multiplication Madness is over, please continue to review facts to maintain the fluency that has been developed*** If students do not complete Reflex at home they will complete it during recess time.
READING: Please read 20 minutes every night and keep track of your minutes on our reading log. Reading logs are due Tuesday, April 30.
Announcements:
- We will be doing our end of the year Dibels assessment on April 30th and May 2nd 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 day 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!
Practice for the play is in full swing. As we run through the play the kids are getting an idea of what their character is like and what they want their costume to look like. Our play is “Cinderella, A Modern Day Makeover”. Costumes are to be provided from home. Please don’t think you have to do anything elaborate. Keep it simple! We will be having a dress rehearsal on Wed., 5/15. Parents are welcome to come to this performance, as well as the one for the school on the 16th. The time on the 15th is yet to be determined.
This Week’s Happenings
Tuesday – Library *Remember your books!
Friday – Arts Festival 5-8pm
*Food trucks, art contest, chalk art contest, student art showcase, tie dye.
*Students can sign up here for the Student Art Showcase!
Upcoming Dates
April 30 & May 2 – Dibels Testing 8:30-10:15
May 7 – RISE testing – Reading 12:40-1:25
May 9 – RISE testing – Reading 1:25-2:10
May 10 – School Carnival
May 15 – Dress Rehearsal
May 16 – Play Performance – 2:00
May 20 – RISE testing – Math 9:30-10:15
May 23 – RISE testing – Math 8:45-9:30
Math in class
Math is going quick! We will be testing Monday on multiplying to find area and then starting lesson 29, which is also about area. Please watch for the family letter to come home!
Homework:
MATH: Make sure that your child is doing Reflex for math and getting the green light AT LEAST 3 times during the week. ***Even though our Multiplication Madness is over, please continue to review facts to maintain the fluency that has been developed*** If students do not complete Reflex at home they will complete it during recess time.
READING: Please read 20 minutes every night and keep track of your minutes on our reading log. Reading logs are due Tuesday, April 30.
April 15-19
This Week’s Happenings
Monday – Long Walk to Water Kick-Off Assembly
Tuesday – Spring Pictures (Dress Down) ~ Library * Don’t forget your books
Wednesday- Math Test on Area
Friday – $1 Dress Down to support the “Long Walk to Water”
Upcoming Dates
April 26 – Arts Festival & Food Trucks 5-8pm
May 7 – RISE testing – Reading 12:40-1:25
May 9 – RISE testing – Reading 1:25-2:10
May 10 – Quest Academy Carnival
May 16 – Play Performance – 2:00
May 20 – RISE testing – Math 9:30-10:15
May 23 – RISE testing – Math 8:45-9:30
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.
Math in class
We are doubling up on math lessons everyday to fit in everything before testing begins. Next up in Measurement is AREA. *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.
Homework:
MATH: Make sure that your child is doing Reflex for math and getting the green light AT LEAST 3 times during the week. ***Even though our Multiplication Madness is over, please continue to review facts to maintain the fluency that has been developed*** If students do not complete Reflex at home they will complete it during recess time.
READING: Please read 20 minutes every night and keep track of your minutes on our reading log. ******* I would love it if you would have your child read out loud to you for at least 5 of those minutes!*****
Monday – Long Walk to Water Kick-Off Assembly
Tuesday – Spring Pictures (Dress Down) ~ Library * Don’t forget your books
Wednesday- Math Test on Area
Friday – $1 Dress Down to support the “Long Walk to Water”
Upcoming Dates
April 26 – Arts Festival & Food Trucks 5-8pm
May 7 – RISE testing – Reading 12:40-1:25
May 9 – RISE testing – Reading 1:25-2:10
May 10 – Quest Academy Carnival
May 16 – Play Performance – 2:00
May 20 – RISE testing – Math 9:30-10:15
May 23 – RISE testing – Math 8:45-9:30
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.
Math in class
We are doubling up on math lessons everyday to fit in everything before testing begins. Next up in Measurement is AREA. *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.
Homework:
MATH: Make sure that your child is doing Reflex for math and getting the green light AT LEAST 3 times during the week. ***Even though our Multiplication Madness is over, please continue to review facts to maintain the fluency that has been developed*** If students do not complete Reflex at home they will complete it during recess time.
READING: Please read 20 minutes every night and keep track of your minutes on our reading log. ******* I would love it if you would have your child read out loud to you for at least 5 of those minutes!*****
April 8-12
I hope everyone had a great Spring Break and got some rest, because we are going to be moving pretty quickly for the next several weeks. We have our field trip, test prep, and play practice to fit into our crazy schedule! It is so important to have all students present, unless they are sick. Also, please do not check them out early unless it’s very necessary. We will be practicing our play the last hour of each day until the actual performance. I appreciate your support with this!!
Thank you to all those that helped with our Multiplication Madness Celebration. We appreciate all those that donated their time and food. We couldn’t do these fun things without your help!!!
This Week’s Happenings
Monday – Reading logs due!
Tuesday – Library * Don’t forget your books
Wednesday – Field Trip *Front Runner 8:15am!
Friday – Math Test on Mass
Upcoming Dates
May 7 – RISE testing – Reading 12:40-1:25
May 9 – RISE testing – Reading 1:25-2:10
May 16 – Play Performance – 2:00
May 20 – RISE testing – Math 9:30-10:15
May 23 – RISE testing – Math 8:45-9:30
Poetry
It’s been so fun memorizing and reciting poems, that we will continue this for April and May. New poems went home last week. I am asking that each student memorize and recite at least one poem by May 1st. This is a great opportunity to work on fluency, phrasing, and performing skills. Here is the link in case you need another copy.
April Poems
Math in Class
We will be learning about mass and how to measure objects by grams and kilograms. Please watch for the family letter to come home.
Homework:
Thank you to all those that helped with our Multiplication Madness Celebration. We appreciate all those that donated their time and food. We couldn’t do these fun things without your help!!!
This Week’s Happenings
Monday – Reading logs due!
Tuesday – Library * Don’t forget your books
Wednesday – Field Trip *Front Runner 8:15am!
Friday – Math Test on Mass
Upcoming Dates
May 7 – RISE testing – Reading 12:40-1:25
May 9 – RISE testing – Reading 1:25-2:10
May 16 – Play Performance – 2:00
May 20 – RISE testing – Math 9:30-10:15
May 23 – RISE testing – Math 8:45-9:30
Poetry
It’s been so fun memorizing and reciting poems, that we will continue this for April and May. New poems went home last week. I am asking that each student memorize and recite at least one poem by May 1st. This is a great opportunity to work on fluency, phrasing, and performing skills. Here is the link in case you need another copy.
April Poems
Math in Class
We will be learning about mass and how to measure objects by grams and kilograms. Please watch for the family letter to come home.
Homework:
MATH: Make sure that your child is doing Reflex for math and getting the green light AT LEAST 3 times during the week. If students do not complete Reflex at home they will complete it during recess time.
READING: Please read 20 minutes every night and keep track of your minutes on our reading log. ******* I would love it if you would have your child read out loud to you for at least 5 of those minutes!*****
March 25-29
It’s the last week of school until Spring Break! This week I will introduce the Spring Play to the students and start passing out parts. I will post class play details on the blog by this Friday.
~ Multiplication Madness party is this Thursday, March 28 @ 1:30. Please keep working with your child on multiplication facts that they haven’t passed off yet. All students still have a daily opportunity to pass off any facts that they haven’t mastered yet. Students need to be able to pass off their multiplication facts 0-12 by March 28. Thank you for all your hard work at home!!
Our class is responsible for:
~ Curiosity Museum field trip- Wednesday, April 10th 8:15-4:15, Front Runner
Tuesday – Library *Remember your books!
Thursday – Multiplication Madness Party 1:30-3:00
Friday – Math Test
Upcoming Dates
April 1-5 – Spring Break
April 10, Wed. – Curiosity Museum Field Trip. *Please pay $5 for your child if you haven’t already.
May 16, Thurs. – Class Play
Math in Class
We will be learning about liquid volume. Students will measure and estimate liquid volumes and masses of objects using standard units of grams, kilograms, and liters. Please watch for the family letter to come home.
Homework:
~ Multiplication Madness party is this Thursday, March 28 @ 1:30. Please keep working with your child on multiplication facts that they haven’t passed off yet. All students still have a daily opportunity to pass off any facts that they haven’t mastered yet. Students need to be able to pass off their multiplication facts 0-12 by March 28. Thank you for all your hard work at home!!
Our class is responsible for:
- 10 Quarts of Strawberry Ice Cream
- 5 Bottles of Strawberry Syrup
- Sprinkles
~ Curiosity Museum field trip- Wednesday, April 10th 8:15-4:15, Front Runner
- REMEMBER-I already have the 10 chaperone spots filled!
- If you signed up to go and plans have changed, please let me know ASAP, we have a waitlist.
Tuesday – Library *Remember your books!
Thursday – Multiplication Madness Party 1:30-3:00
Friday – Math Test
Upcoming Dates
April 1-5 – Spring Break
April 10, Wed. – Curiosity Museum Field Trip. *Please pay $5 for your child if you haven’t already.
May 16, Thurs. – Class Play
Math in Class
We will be learning about liquid volume. Students will measure and estimate liquid volumes and masses of objects using standard units of grams, kilograms, and liters. Please watch for the family letter to come home.