I'm getting so excited to see my new 3rd Graders! Please watch for letters coming to give you all the information you need to get ready for the school year. See you soon!
If you have any questions before hand, please email me: marie.holmes@ironmail.org
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Monday, February 24, 2014
Newsletter 2/24- 3/7
Here is the plan for the next 2 weeks:
Next week is SEP week. Hopefully you received a note with a time and a date. If you haven't received the appointment time, please let me know. School will be getting out everyday (including Wednesday) at 2:30 p.m. I look forward to meeting with you all!
Unit Study- Our unit study has been placed on hold in order to finish keyboarding. I am planning to pick up our "Moon Unit" by the end of this week. With our new testing outline, the students will now be required to type at least a paragraph on the writing portion of the test. This will require that our students practice extra hard on keyboarding. Thank you for being so patient with the keyboarding homework. After today, the students only have 3 more left! After the 20 lessons are complete, we will still practice keyboarding with our in-class writing assignments.
Daily 5- As usual. Our Daily 5 writing will be focused on opinion writing for the next several weeks. We are also working on vocabulary and dictionary skills during this designated time.
Spelling Bee- Our class representatives are Kirstin, Boston & Damien as the alternate. Congratulations!
Math- The students did an excellent job on our division chapters. Fractions will be our next area of focus.
Times Tables- We are working to pass the remaining times tables off. I will let you know next week where your child is at.
Have a great week!
Next week is SEP week. Hopefully you received a note with a time and a date. If you haven't received the appointment time, please let me know. School will be getting out everyday (including Wednesday) at 2:30 p.m. I look forward to meeting with you all!
Unit Study- Our unit study has been placed on hold in order to finish keyboarding. I am planning to pick up our "Moon Unit" by the end of this week. With our new testing outline, the students will now be required to type at least a paragraph on the writing portion of the test. This will require that our students practice extra hard on keyboarding. Thank you for being so patient with the keyboarding homework. After today, the students only have 3 more left! After the 20 lessons are complete, we will still practice keyboarding with our in-class writing assignments.
Daily 5- As usual. Our Daily 5 writing will be focused on opinion writing for the next several weeks. We are also working on vocabulary and dictionary skills during this designated time.
Spelling Bee- Our class representatives are Kirstin, Boston & Damien as the alternate. Congratulations!
Math- The students did an excellent job on our division chapters. Fractions will be our next area of focus.
Times Tables- We are working to pass the remaining times tables off. I will let you know next week where your child is at.
Have a great week!
Friday, February 7, 2014
Valentines Party
Next week we will be making Valentine packets for the students to collect their classmates' valentines. If you would like to send Valentines with your student, please have them bring them in on Friday the 14th. On that day, we will have our "Mini Mall" and pizza party in the afternoon.
Here is our class list:
27 students
Luke
Jacob
Mia
Xander
MiMi
J.J.
Kirstin
Kasia
Annika
Kooper
Melbourne
Jake
Noah
Boston
Parker
Garron
Lelia
Heidi
Damien
Avery
Owen
Daxton
Dylan
Isaac
Catie
Keisha
Michelle
Here is our class list:
27 students
Luke
Jacob
Mia
Xander
MiMi
J.J.
Kirstin
Kasia
Annika
Kooper
Melbourne
Jake
Noah
Boston
Parker
Garron
Lelia
Heidi
Damien
Avery
Owen
Daxton
Dylan
Isaac
Catie
Keisha
Michelle
Friday, January 24, 2014
Newsletter 1/24- 2/7
Here are the news items for the next couple of weeks:
Keyboarding- We've finally got our computer issue figured out. We started our keyboarding lessons this week. You can expect keyboarding homework next week. I'm sorry this has been so crazy! On the reading chart, just mark off the days your child did their keyboarding homework. Disregard the nights that there is no keyboarding homework.
Math- We're just finishing up Chapter 6 and will begin Chapter 7. Both chapters are dealing with division. Thank you so much for helping your child complete this homework. It allows each student to get the one-on-one at home that I can't always give at school.
Times Tables- We've covered all of the times tables in class. We will just continue working towards pass-offs for each child. I will be sending a report in the next week or two to show what has been passed off. You will also be receiving information on your child's current reading level.
Reading/Language Arts- We will begin our persuasive essays shortly. In the meantime, we are continuing all of our other Daily 5 strategies. We are also always working on sentence structure, phonics, vocabulary, dictionary skills and comprehension skills. Also a reminder for those of you that would like to have your child participate in the Spelling Bee; the date will be February 28th. The list is found on the South Website.
Homework: Please remind your student to put his/her name on their papers. We are getting a collection of those with no names.
Valentines Party: Thank you to those of you donating to our pizza party. If you'd like to donate, you may send it in to me or Erin Gregerson. She has volunteered to get the pizza for us on that day.
Thanks for your great support at home! I'm very happy with the progress each child is making!
Keyboarding- We've finally got our computer issue figured out. We started our keyboarding lessons this week. You can expect keyboarding homework next week. I'm sorry this has been so crazy! On the reading chart, just mark off the days your child did their keyboarding homework. Disregard the nights that there is no keyboarding homework.
Math- We're just finishing up Chapter 6 and will begin Chapter 7. Both chapters are dealing with division. Thank you so much for helping your child complete this homework. It allows each student to get the one-on-one at home that I can't always give at school.
Times Tables- We've covered all of the times tables in class. We will just continue working towards pass-offs for each child. I will be sending a report in the next week or two to show what has been passed off. You will also be receiving information on your child's current reading level.
Reading/Language Arts- We will begin our persuasive essays shortly. In the meantime, we are continuing all of our other Daily 5 strategies. We are also always working on sentence structure, phonics, vocabulary, dictionary skills and comprehension skills. Also a reminder for those of you that would like to have your child participate in the Spelling Bee; the date will be February 28th. The list is found on the South Website.
Homework: Please remind your student to put his/her name on their papers. We are getting a collection of those with no names.
Valentines Party: Thank you to those of you donating to our pizza party. If you'd like to donate, you may send it in to me or Erin Gregerson. She has volunteered to get the pizza for us on that day.
Thanks for your great support at home! I'm very happy with the progress each child is making!
Monday, January 6, 2014
Newsletter 1/6 - 1/17
Welcome Back! I hope your holiday was as nice and relaxing as mine was! I'm so excited to be back with my students. Here is the plan for the next couple of weeks:
Reading Volunteers- We will start up our volunteers this week. I may have some of you pass the children off on their times tables instead of the regular reading. Thank you for your service!
Math- We are beginning Chapter 6- "Understanding Division". We will also be working on our Mountain Math board which contains concepts included in the core curriculum. Please continue working on times tables at home.
Writing- We just finished up our narratives before the break and will take some time on writing a correct letter.
Reading/Literacy- We continue to use the Daily 5 method to address our reading skills. The students will be heavily involved in read-to-self, reading with others, small group reading, listening and word work. We also will be revisiting the parts of speech. Vocabulary is addressed all throughout the school day, everyday. For the second half of the year, the students will be keeping track of their newly learned words in a vocabulary journal. I also recommend having your child read out loud to you for at least 10 minutes each night. Please stop and discuss any unknown words.
P.S.- Reading records for December are now due.
Keyboarding- Our social studies and science will be put on hold for a few weeks while we complete our keyboarding lessons. Starting next week, you will see some typing homework come home most nights. This homework is only meant to take 10 minutes. If your child does not complete the whole sheet, don't worry. We would just like 10 solid minutes of practicing correct technique. Also, please just sign the homework. There is no need to print it out.
Art/Music/P.E- Continue as usual.
Mini-Mall- Your child has possibly mentioned our class "Mini-Mall". This is a fun experience for students to make and sell items to class members . It also goes along well with our unit on economy. Your child can bring items from home, or get small items from the store. Please be aware that bringing items is optional. If your child chooses not to sell items, that is fine. He/She will still be involved and can shop at the mall. We will plan to combine the mini-mall with our Valentines Party on February 14th in the afternoon. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Valentines Party:
Since we will be combining our mini-mall with the party, I'm going to change up the regular party sign-ups. If you'd be willing to donate to the purchase of pizza, please message me. Thank you!
Reading Volunteers- We will start up our volunteers this week. I may have some of you pass the children off on their times tables instead of the regular reading. Thank you for your service!
Math- We are beginning Chapter 6- "Understanding Division". We will also be working on our Mountain Math board which contains concepts included in the core curriculum. Please continue working on times tables at home.
Writing- We just finished up our narratives before the break and will take some time on writing a correct letter.
Reading/Literacy- We continue to use the Daily 5 method to address our reading skills. The students will be heavily involved in read-to-self, reading with others, small group reading, listening and word work. We also will be revisiting the parts of speech. Vocabulary is addressed all throughout the school day, everyday. For the second half of the year, the students will be keeping track of their newly learned words in a vocabulary journal. I also recommend having your child read out loud to you for at least 10 minutes each night. Please stop and discuss any unknown words.
P.S.- Reading records for December are now due.
Keyboarding- Our social studies and science will be put on hold for a few weeks while we complete our keyboarding lessons. Starting next week, you will see some typing homework come home most nights. This homework is only meant to take 10 minutes. If your child does not complete the whole sheet, don't worry. We would just like 10 solid minutes of practicing correct technique. Also, please just sign the homework. There is no need to print it out.
Art/Music/P.E- Continue as usual.
Mini-Mall- Your child has possibly mentioned our class "Mini-Mall". This is a fun experience for students to make and sell items to class members . It also goes along well with our unit on economy. Your child can bring items from home, or get small items from the store. Please be aware that bringing items is optional. If your child chooses not to sell items, that is fine. He/She will still be involved and can shop at the mall. We will plan to combine the mini-mall with our Valentines Party on February 14th in the afternoon. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Valentines Party:
Since we will be combining our mini-mall with the party, I'm going to change up the regular party sign-ups. If you'd be willing to donate to the purchase of pizza, please message me. Thank you!
Monday, December 2, 2013
Newsletter 12/2- 12/20
What a beautiful time of year! I'm so excited to get our social studies "Customs Around the World" unit started! We will be studying customs from South Africa, Germany, Italy, Japan and many others!
We are lucky enough to have our own Mrs. Karmeli make a presentation to the students about the country of Japan! If anybody else has firsthand knowledge of a different culture, please let me know. We love to have parents share with the students!
Math- We are just starting Chapter 5, which is continuing on with multiplication skills. We plan to finish this chapter up before we break for the holiday. When we return, our math study will concentrate on division.
Times Tables- We have taken a little break from our times tables pass-offs. We will resume pass-offs and pick up on our 10's, 11's & 12's. As always, please run through these whenever possible.
Daily 5-
Read-To-Self- We usually do about 10-15 minutes of this daily.
Word Work/Spelling- We will have spelling packets/tests through the next 3 weeks before we break.
Listening- Our class read-aloud is currently "The Candy Shop Wars II" Our next class book will be "The BFG".
Writing- Hurray! I'm so happy about the writing that the students have been producing. They have been writing an informative writing piece about their perfect Thanksgiving. Next will be a narrative written about a day spent at Santa's workshop. Their writing skills have been improving every day!
Read-to-Someone- We will begin this strategy in the next week or so.
Keyboarding- After the break, we will begin working in the computer lab. The students will have 20 keyboarding lessons. Each lesson will have a half-page of typing homework (starting on lesson 3).
Science- Also after the break, we will be learning about the moon and simple machines.
Music/Art: We will proceed with regular Art and Music classes which complement our studies in the regular classroom.
Volunteers: We will only have volunteers through this week because of our crazy schedule. Thank you for all you do!
Holiday Sing-around-the-tree/Assembly Schedule:
December 17th- 11:10 am- CHS Madrigal Singers
December 17th- 2:30 pm- Sing-Around-the-Tree
December 18th- 10:00 am- Sing
December 19th- 1:45 pm- Sing
December 20th- 1:30 pm- Sing
On Friday, December 20th at 2:30 p.m. will be our Christmas Party.
We have quite a few items that are not covered so far. If you are willing to bring anything, please let me know. Thank you so much for helping with these parties! The students have a great time!
Here is the list:
One dozen cookies: Sherry Bistline
One dozen cookies: Katie Murray
One dozen cookies: Amy Barrick
One dozen cookies: Lisa Deming
One dozen cookies: Jodi Williams
Boxed drinks: Jamie Dennison
Boxed drinks: Michelle Orton
Boxed drinks: Nina Barnes
Napkins: Juli Martin
Holiday Candies: Rachel Bishop
Holiday Candies: Jennifer Davis
Thank you again for everything! Have a wonderful holiday season!
We are lucky enough to have our own Mrs. Karmeli make a presentation to the students about the country of Japan! If anybody else has firsthand knowledge of a different culture, please let me know. We love to have parents share with the students!
Math- We are just starting Chapter 5, which is continuing on with multiplication skills. We plan to finish this chapter up before we break for the holiday. When we return, our math study will concentrate on division.
Times Tables- We have taken a little break from our times tables pass-offs. We will resume pass-offs and pick up on our 10's, 11's & 12's. As always, please run through these whenever possible.
Daily 5-
Read-To-Self- We usually do about 10-15 minutes of this daily.
Word Work/Spelling- We will have spelling packets/tests through the next 3 weeks before we break.
Listening- Our class read-aloud is currently "The Candy Shop Wars II" Our next class book will be "The BFG".
Writing- Hurray! I'm so happy about the writing that the students have been producing. They have been writing an informative writing piece about their perfect Thanksgiving. Next will be a narrative written about a day spent at Santa's workshop. Their writing skills have been improving every day!
Read-to-Someone- We will begin this strategy in the next week or so.
Keyboarding- After the break, we will begin working in the computer lab. The students will have 20 keyboarding lessons. Each lesson will have a half-page of typing homework (starting on lesson 3).
Science- Also after the break, we will be learning about the moon and simple machines.
Music/Art: We will proceed with regular Art and Music classes which complement our studies in the regular classroom.
Volunteers: We will only have volunteers through this week because of our crazy schedule. Thank you for all you do!
Holiday Sing-around-the-tree/Assembly Schedule:
December 17th- 11:10 am- CHS Madrigal Singers
December 17th- 2:30 pm- Sing-Around-the-Tree
December 18th- 10:00 am- Sing
December 19th- 1:45 pm- Sing
December 20th- 1:30 pm- Sing
On Friday, December 20th at 2:30 p.m. will be our Christmas Party.
We have quite a few items that are not covered so far. If you are willing to bring anything, please let me know. Thank you so much for helping with these parties! The students have a great time!
Here is the list:
One dozen cookies: Sherry Bistline
One dozen cookies: Katie Murray
One dozen cookies: Amy Barrick
One dozen cookies: Lisa Deming
One dozen cookies: Jodi Williams
Boxed drinks: Jamie Dennison
Boxed drinks: Michelle Orton
Boxed drinks: Nina Barnes
Napkins: Juli Martin
Holiday Candies: Rachel Bishop
Holiday Candies: Jennifer Davis
Thank you again for everything! Have a wonderful holiday season!
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Newsletter 11/19- 11/26
Hello!
Here is some important information for the next few weeks:
Battle of the Books Read-a-thon: On Monday, December 16th, the students have a chance to join Mr. Oldroyd in the gym for a Read-a-thon! In order to qualify for the Read-a-thon, the students must complete 2 book reports focusing on 2 battle books for their grade level. Several weeks ago, I sent home the 3rd grade list that highlights 4-5 books for your student to focus on. They are welcome to read more than that if they wish. Today, I am sending home two samples of book report outlines that the students may use for their books.
Reading Volunteers: Thank you to our reading volunteers! They are accomplishing great things with our students! We will not have volunteers come in next week because of the holiday. We will cancel volunteers that last week before Christmas vacation also.
Harvest Holiday: We will not be holding school next Wed., Thurs., or Fri. for our Thanksgiving break. We'll see the students back on Monday, December 2nd.
Spelling: No spelling list for next week.
Times Tables: Keep up the great work on times tables. We will continue passing the children off throughout the next several weeks.
Our Thanksgiving Party will be held next Tuesday, November 26th at 2:30 p.m. The following people have signed up for refreshments on that day. If you aren't able to bring your item, please just let me know and we'll work it out. Thank You!!
Thanksgiving Party Sign-ups:
Apple Slices: Nina Barnes
Chips: Krista Corry
Chips: Carolyn Forshee
Cheetos: Juli Martin
3 cans of olives: Amy Barrick
Cheese Cubes: Marney Garrett
One jar of Pickles: Carolyn Forshee
One jar of Pickles: Jamie Dennison
One jar of Pickles: Natalie Haley
Boxed Apple Juice: Katie Murray
Boxed Apple Juice: Brittany Houston
Boxed Apple Juice: Michelle Orton
Napkins and Plates: Lacey McGarvey
Here is some important information for the next few weeks:
Battle of the Books Read-a-thon: On Monday, December 16th, the students have a chance to join Mr. Oldroyd in the gym for a Read-a-thon! In order to qualify for the Read-a-thon, the students must complete 2 book reports focusing on 2 battle books for their grade level. Several weeks ago, I sent home the 3rd grade list that highlights 4-5 books for your student to focus on. They are welcome to read more than that if they wish. Today, I am sending home two samples of book report outlines that the students may use for their books.
Reading Volunteers: Thank you to our reading volunteers! They are accomplishing great things with our students! We will not have volunteers come in next week because of the holiday. We will cancel volunteers that last week before Christmas vacation also.
Harvest Holiday: We will not be holding school next Wed., Thurs., or Fri. for our Thanksgiving break. We'll see the students back on Monday, December 2nd.
Spelling: No spelling list for next week.
Times Tables: Keep up the great work on times tables. We will continue passing the children off throughout the next several weeks.
Our Thanksgiving Party will be held next Tuesday, November 26th at 2:30 p.m. The following people have signed up for refreshments on that day. If you aren't able to bring your item, please just let me know and we'll work it out. Thank You!!
Thanksgiving Party Sign-ups:
Apple Slices: Nina Barnes
Chips: Krista Corry
Chips: Carolyn Forshee
Cheetos: Juli Martin
3 cans of olives: Amy Barrick
Cheese Cubes: Marney Garrett
One jar of Pickles: Carolyn Forshee
One jar of Pickles: Jamie Dennison
One jar of Pickles: Natalie Haley
Boxed Apple Juice: Katie Murray
Boxed Apple Juice: Brittany Houston
Boxed Apple Juice: Michelle Orton
Napkins and Plates: Lacey McGarvey
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