Math- We just finished Chapter 3 and will be starting Chapter 4 today. Please watch for your child's test on the last Chapter. Generally, they did very well and are understanding the concept of multiplication. Chapter 4 is still dealing with multiplication with the focus on facts and strategies. I assume we will sail through this chapter just as we did the last. I am sending home 3 pages of homework that deal with practicing math facts. This homework will cover the whole week and will be due next Monday.
Times Tables- We have had some wonderful mothers in to volunteer their time for pass-offs. The students are working on their 5's and 10's right now. Next will be 11's and 12's.
Reading/Language Arts- We are continuing our "Framing Your Thoughts" program. By next week, the students will be ready to start their first writing assignment. We will have them write an informative paper on their perfect Thanksgiving.
Daily 5- We have built our class Read-to-Self stamina to 30 minutes. We are also continuing Word Work, Read-Aloud/Listening, and Writing as stated above.
Mountain Language- If you aren't familiar with our Mountain Language board, you will be surprised with the language skills your child is acquiring through this program. They practice phonics, sentence structure, analogies, and ABC order just to name a few.
Science/Social Studies: We are getting ready to tackle our unit on cultures throughout the world. Although we are studying various geography topics throughout the year, the current concept we will address is Social Studies Standard 2 Objective 1: Evaluate key factors that determine how a community develops. During this unit, we will discuss the elements of culture (language, religion, customs, artistic expression, and systems of exchange). We will also describe how stories, folktales, music, and artistic creations serve as expressions of culture. If you have first hand knowledge experience, and information about a specific culture, please let me know. It is fun to study this unit during the holiday season, as we are able to introduce many fun customs that are completely foreign to our students.
Art- The students are completing their weaving projects that tied in to our math base ten study. We can't wait to see what the next project is!!
We have been a little short-handed with our reading volunteers. If you are able to help out on Tuesday or Thursday mornings at 8:50- 9:30 am, please let me know.
Thursday we will have our Halloween Party. The party will take place from 2:30- 3:30. Here is the sign-up for those that are contributing:
One dozen glazed donuts: Lisa Deming
One dozen glazed donuts: Carolyn Forshee
One dozen glazed donuts: Rachel Bishop
1/2 Gallon Sherbet(any flavor): Alisa Petersen
1/2 Gallon Sherbet: Erin Gregerson
One 2-liter Sprite: Sherry Bistline
One 2-liter Sprite: Tasha Seegmiller
One 2-liter Sprite: Juli Martin
One 2-liter Sprite: Katie Murray
Cups, Spoons & Napkins: Erin Gregerson
The party will be at 2:30 p.m. If you would like to send in your item with your student, I will make sure to put it where it needs to go. Also, for those bringing donuts, it's very important to 3rd graders that they all get the same kind. Plain glazed donuts seems to be the favorite.
If you run into a problem, please let me know and we'll make sure it's covered.
Thank you for your donation to our classroom party!
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