Welcome back after a nice, long weekend. Here is an update of things to come over the next 2 weeks:
Keyboarding- We have scheduled the computer lab on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. There will be a keyboarding assignment sent home on these nights in addition to the regular homework. Each keyboarding homework will be worth 20 points.
Daily 5- No changes from the last 2 weeks. But I do encourage you to support your child in the South Elementary writing contest. It is not mandatory, but we have such great writers that would represent our 3rd grade very well! If you need the rules sent home or emailed, please let me know.
Vocabulary- As you probably noticed, I forgot to send the vocabulary cards home until the end of last week. The students will be tested on the 4 new words this Friday. Sorry about the mix-up!
Math- We're finishing up our chapter on Patterns and Relationships. Next chapter will be on Solids and Shapes.
Times Tables- All times tables are now being passed off. Our regular pass-off day is Wednesday. If your child is ready on another day, please send a little note to let me know they are ready. I'm pleased with the work the students are doing at home!
*Book Orders- I have sent home a couple of book orders today. They will be due on Tues., Jan. 29th. I have included my teacher code and encourage you to order online if possible.
Have a wonderful week!
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Monday, January 7, 2013
Newsletter 1/7 - 1/11
Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were wonderful! I loved spending time with my family, but am so glad to be back with my 3rd graders! This is what you can expect over the next 2 weeks:
Parent Volunteers- We will start back up on Jan. 15th and will be on our regular schedule.
Math- New math chapter on patterns and relationships. Mountain Math once a week.
Times Tables- Wednesdays will be our designated pass-off days. We are trying to finish up 4's, 6's, 7's & 8's. Flashcards will be coming home for the last couple of pass-offs.
Daily 5 Literacy- Since we have concentrated heavily on writing, we will spend more time on Read-to-Self, Read-to-Someone, Listening and Word Work. During this time, we will be working on small guided reading groups and independent reading with a teacher.
Vocabulary- Four new words will be coming each week. Test on Fridays.
Spelling- During the week we will be participating in word work activities that use our current spelling words. Test on Fridays.
Cursive- We have finished all of the lowercase letters and will begin the uppercase this week.
Keyboarding- Will take the place of our unit study for the next month. We have a whole new system for our computer lab and it will take a week or so to work out the glitches. After the keyboarding unit, we will be studying the moon.
*Just a reminder- Please take note of the first annual writing contest at South Elementary. The details were sent home before Christmas. If you need additional instructions, let me know.
-Also remember to keep working on Battle of the Books and Spelling Bee, if your child is interested.
Thank you for everything! I appreciated every note, gift and word of kindness you and your students gave me at Christmastime.
Parent Volunteers- We will start back up on Jan. 15th and will be on our regular schedule.
Math- New math chapter on patterns and relationships. Mountain Math once a week.
Times Tables- Wednesdays will be our designated pass-off days. We are trying to finish up 4's, 6's, 7's & 8's. Flashcards will be coming home for the last couple of pass-offs.
Daily 5 Literacy- Since we have concentrated heavily on writing, we will spend more time on Read-to-Self, Read-to-Someone, Listening and Word Work. During this time, we will be working on small guided reading groups and independent reading with a teacher.
Vocabulary- Four new words will be coming each week. Test on Fridays.
Spelling- During the week we will be participating in word work activities that use our current spelling words. Test on Fridays.
Cursive- We have finished all of the lowercase letters and will begin the uppercase this week.
Keyboarding- Will take the place of our unit study for the next month. We have a whole new system for our computer lab and it will take a week or so to work out the glitches. After the keyboarding unit, we will be studying the moon.
*Just a reminder- Please take note of the first annual writing contest at South Elementary. The details were sent home before Christmas. If you need additional instructions, let me know.
-Also remember to keep working on Battle of the Books and Spelling Bee, if your child is interested.
Thank you for everything! I appreciated every note, gift and word of kindness you and your students gave me at Christmastime.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Newsletter 12/10 - 12/21
This will be the last newsletter of the year! It's really hard to believe that time is moving so fast!
Along with the regular academics listed from last week, we will be having some fun holiday activities that the students should really enjoy.
Sing-Around-the-Tree:
Monday, December 17th @ 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, December 18th @ 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 19th @ 1:00 p.m.
Special Holiday Performances:
Thursday, December 20th @ 11:00- CHS Madrigals
Friday, December 21st @ 10:00- South Orchestra & Choir
Class Party- Friday, December 21st @ 2:30
Christmas Party Sign-ups-
One dozen cookies- Becky DeMille
One dozen cookies- Rachel Hunt
One dozen cookies- Denise Purvis
One dozen cookies- Trisha Anderson
Boxed Drinks- Heidi Webster
Boxed Drinks- Carrie Horton
Boxed Drinks- Merritt Harrison
Napkins- Jodi Corser
Holiday Candies- Michelle Nielson
Holiday Candies- Carrie Horton
If you able to donate to the class party, let me know. Also, if you have signed up and are unable to bring your item, send me a message. Thank you all for your generosity!
Along with the regular academics listed from last week, we will be having some fun holiday activities that the students should really enjoy.
Sing-Around-the-Tree:
Monday, December 17th @ 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, December 18th @ 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 19th @ 1:00 p.m.
Special Holiday Performances:
Thursday, December 20th @ 11:00- CHS Madrigals
Friday, December 21st @ 10:00- South Orchestra & Choir
Class Party- Friday, December 21st @ 2:30
Christmas Party Sign-ups-
One dozen cookies- Becky DeMille
One dozen cookies- Rachel Hunt
One dozen cookies- Denise Purvis
One dozen cookies- Trisha Anderson
Boxed Drinks- Heidi Webster
Boxed Drinks- Carrie Horton
Boxed Drinks- Merritt Harrison
Napkins- Jodi Corser
Holiday Candies- Michelle Nielson
Holiday Candies- Carrie Horton
If you able to donate to the class party, let me know. Also, if you have signed up and are unable to bring your item, send me a message. Thank you all for your generosity!
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Newsletter 12/3- 12/7
Hello!
Only three more weeks until Christmas vacation! We have a lot of work to accomplish before then!
Here is the plan:
Math- Working on Chapters 7 & 8 (Division) I would like to finish these chapters up in the next 2 weeks. Before the break, I would like to give a solid introduction to Chapter 9, which deals with patterns and relationships.
Times Tables- We will finish passing off our 3's on Wednesday and start on 4's for next week.
Spelling & Vocabulary- We will continue with both lists clear through until the break.
Daily 5- Regular Read-to-Self, Word Work, Read-to-Someone & Listening *We have started a new Daily 5 Narrative writing piece.
Interventions- Regular schedule: Mondays- Guided Reading, Tuesdays- Mountain Language, Wednesdays- Dictionary, Thursdays- Dictation & Phonics, Fridays- Mountain Math
Unit Study- Traditions from around the World.
*Looking ahead: When we get back from the holidays, we will be working on Keyboarding in the computer lab. During this period of time, there will be an added half-page of typing for homework.
Have a wonderful week!
Only three more weeks until Christmas vacation! We have a lot of work to accomplish before then!
Here is the plan:
Math- Working on Chapters 7 & 8 (Division) I would like to finish these chapters up in the next 2 weeks. Before the break, I would like to give a solid introduction to Chapter 9, which deals with patterns and relationships.
Times Tables- We will finish passing off our 3's on Wednesday and start on 4's for next week.
Spelling & Vocabulary- We will continue with both lists clear through until the break.
Daily 5- Regular Read-to-Self, Word Work, Read-to-Someone & Listening *We have started a new Daily 5 Narrative writing piece.
Interventions- Regular schedule: Mondays- Guided Reading, Tuesdays- Mountain Language, Wednesdays- Dictionary, Thursdays- Dictation & Phonics, Fridays- Mountain Math
Unit Study- Traditions from around the World.
*Looking ahead: When we get back from the holidays, we will be working on Keyboarding in the computer lab. During this period of time, there will be an added half-page of typing for homework.
Have a wonderful week!
Monday, November 12, 2012
Newsletter 11/12- 11/16
We're back for another week! Last week was our first week for reading volunteers. It was great to have the extra help! If you didn't make it, no problem. I actually didn't send out the newsletter last week to remind you.
Here is a list of items we are currently working on:
Times tables- We're just finishing up 9's and moving on to 3's. Please keep up the great work at home. Jaci's mom has volunteered to help with pass-offs on Wednesday mornings. Any times tables missed can be caught up at this time.
Math- We're finishing up Chapters 5 & 6 which deal with multiplication. The students are now experts on the Associative Property, along with multi-step story problems. The next chapter will deal with beginning division skills.
Vocabulary- The students did a great job on their first vocabulary tests. As the weeks move on, the tests will become more difficult, as 4 more words are added each week.
Daily 5- Read-To-Self along with Read-To-Someone, Listening, Word Work and Writing
*Spelling Packets- Spelling Packets are handed out and instructions given every Monday. The students have time throughout the week to complete them. Around Thursday, I'm coaching them through the last page which deals with some sort of phonics lesson. Some students are deciding to do other things, therefore they are getting zeros on their progress reports. I issue reminders all throughout the week and have told the students they are responsible to get these turned in. Please ask your child about their progress on their spelling packets. If needs be, the students ARE allowed to take them home to finish them.
Unit Study- Finishing up Living/Non-Living and starting our unit on Health.
Interventions- Guided Reading, Phonics, Mountain Language, Mountain Math, & Dictation.
Thanksgiving Party- Can you believe it's already here?!? We will be having our party on Tuesday, November 20th @ 2:30. Below is a list of people that signed up:
Apple Slices-
Chips- Jodi Corser
Cheetos- Tara Whitelaw
3 cans of Olives-Kris Slack
Cheese Cubes- Michelle Nielson
One Jar of Pickles- Gina Cutler
One Jar of Pickles- Denise Purvis
One Jar of Pickles- Tiffany Mackert
Boxed Apple Juice- Jamie Hunt
Boxed Apple Juice- Rachel Hunt
Boxed Apple Juice- Laurie Anderson
Napkins and Plates- Carrie Horton
Thank you for your generous donations!
Here is a list of items we are currently working on:
Times tables- We're just finishing up 9's and moving on to 3's. Please keep up the great work at home. Jaci's mom has volunteered to help with pass-offs on Wednesday mornings. Any times tables missed can be caught up at this time.
Math- We're finishing up Chapters 5 & 6 which deal with multiplication. The students are now experts on the Associative Property, along with multi-step story problems. The next chapter will deal with beginning division skills.
Vocabulary- The students did a great job on their first vocabulary tests. As the weeks move on, the tests will become more difficult, as 4 more words are added each week.
Daily 5- Read-To-Self along with Read-To-Someone, Listening, Word Work and Writing
*Spelling Packets- Spelling Packets are handed out and instructions given every Monday. The students have time throughout the week to complete them. Around Thursday, I'm coaching them through the last page which deals with some sort of phonics lesson. Some students are deciding to do other things, therefore they are getting zeros on their progress reports. I issue reminders all throughout the week and have told the students they are responsible to get these turned in. Please ask your child about their progress on their spelling packets. If needs be, the students ARE allowed to take them home to finish them.
Unit Study- Finishing up Living/Non-Living and starting our unit on Health.
Interventions- Guided Reading, Phonics, Mountain Language, Mountain Math, & Dictation.
Thanksgiving Party- Can you believe it's already here?!? We will be having our party on Tuesday, November 20th @ 2:30. Below is a list of people that signed up:
Apple Slices-
Chips- Jodi Corser
Cheetos- Tara Whitelaw
3 cans of Olives-Kris Slack
Cheese Cubes- Michelle Nielson
One Jar of Pickles- Gina Cutler
One Jar of Pickles- Denise Purvis
One Jar of Pickles- Tiffany Mackert
Boxed Apple Juice- Jamie Hunt
Boxed Apple Juice- Rachel Hunt
Boxed Apple Juice- Laurie Anderson
Napkins and Plates- Carrie Horton
Thank you for your generous donations!
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Hello! Hope you're all doing well. Just want to let you know about a couple of things coming up.
*Parent Volunteers- We will have our parent helpers start next week. Reading helpers are scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays between 8:50- 9:00 a.m. In the right margin I will include a list of the parents that signed up. It is HIGHLY possible that I may have a few names wrong. If I have put you on the wrong day or have left you out, PLEASE let me know. When you come into class, I will have a folder with your name on it and instructions for the reading time. Thank you in advance for your help!
*Vocabulary- We will begin vocabulary next week also. There will be four cards in your child's folder next Monday. The cards will be placed in alphabetic order on a binder ring. Every week your child will bring home four new cards. Have them place their new cards in alphabetic order with the old ones on the ring. They can use these cards to study for the tests which will be on Fridays.
*Halloween Party- We will be having our party on Wednesday @ 12:30. The hour will be spent eating and playing. No costumes for this party please. Below is the sign-up list for the Halloween party. If you are unable to bring your item, just let me know. Thank you very much!
Halloween Party Sign-ups:
One dozen glazed donuts- Jodi Corser
One dozen glazed donuts- Gina Cutler
One dozen glazed donuts- Tara Whitelaw
1/2 gallon sherbet- Amanda Giles
1/2 gallon sherbet- Rachel Hunt
1/2 gallon sherbet- Juli Westwood
One 2-liter Sprite- Jamie Hunt
One 2-liter Sprite- Dawn Spencer
One 2-liter Sprite- Calvin Slack
One 2-liter Sprite- Traci Shakespeare
Cups, Spoons and Napkins- Sydney Nakken
*Parent Volunteers- We will have our parent helpers start next week. Reading helpers are scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays between 8:50- 9:00 a.m. In the right margin I will include a list of the parents that signed up. It is HIGHLY possible that I may have a few names wrong. If I have put you on the wrong day or have left you out, PLEASE let me know. When you come into class, I will have a folder with your name on it and instructions for the reading time. Thank you in advance for your help!
*Vocabulary- We will begin vocabulary next week also. There will be four cards in your child's folder next Monday. The cards will be placed in alphabetic order on a binder ring. Every week your child will bring home four new cards. Have them place their new cards in alphabetic order with the old ones on the ring. They can use these cards to study for the tests which will be on Fridays.
*Halloween Party- We will be having our party on Wednesday @ 12:30. The hour will be spent eating and playing. No costumes for this party please. Below is the sign-up list for the Halloween party. If you are unable to bring your item, just let me know. Thank you very much!
Halloween Party Sign-ups:
One dozen glazed donuts- Jodi Corser
One dozen glazed donuts- Gina Cutler
One dozen glazed donuts- Tara Whitelaw
1/2 gallon sherbet- Amanda Giles
1/2 gallon sherbet- Rachel Hunt
1/2 gallon sherbet- Juli Westwood
One 2-liter Sprite- Jamie Hunt
One 2-liter Sprite- Dawn Spencer
One 2-liter Sprite- Calvin Slack
One 2-liter Sprite- Traci Shakespeare
Cups, Spoons and Napkins- Sydney Nakken
Monday, October 15, 2012
Newsletter
Welcome back for our short week! This newsletter will contain the information you will need for this week and next week.
Math- We have started our chapter on "Multiplication". Even though we have already covered the basics of multiplication, there are some additional skills that the students will need to have. Today and last Friday we have discussed "Arrays". Next, we will learn how to use multiplication to compare numbers.
Times Tables- We are hoping to finish up 12's before we leave on Wednesday for the break. If your child has not passed these off, please practice a little extra with them in the evenings. Also, 9's have been introduced. I will send home the flashcards in the next day or two so the students can study them over the fall break. We will start 9 pass-offs next Wednesday, Oct. 24th. Thank you for your help! The students are doing great!
Daily 5- We are just finishing up our "Four Square" writing assignments. In the last stage of the writing, the students are required to read their papers five times in order to improve fluency. They then have the choice to present their paper to Mr. Oldroyd. If the paper is read fluently, he sends them back to class with a little treat!
We have cut down a bit on "Read-to-Self", since our writing has been taking up quite a bit of time. *We are not having a spelling list this week. We will start up again next week after the break. In two weeks, we will start sending our vocabulary cards home.
Unit Study- After the break, we will start our unit on "Living & Non-Living"
Art- Today we started string art. The students are picking up this skill quickly and seem to be having a good time!
Have a wonderful break!
Math- We have started our chapter on "Multiplication". Even though we have already covered the basics of multiplication, there are some additional skills that the students will need to have. Today and last Friday we have discussed "Arrays". Next, we will learn how to use multiplication to compare numbers.
Times Tables- We are hoping to finish up 12's before we leave on Wednesday for the break. If your child has not passed these off, please practice a little extra with them in the evenings. Also, 9's have been introduced. I will send home the flashcards in the next day or two so the students can study them over the fall break. We will start 9 pass-offs next Wednesday, Oct. 24th. Thank you for your help! The students are doing great!
Daily 5- We are just finishing up our "Four Square" writing assignments. In the last stage of the writing, the students are required to read their papers five times in order to improve fluency. They then have the choice to present their paper to Mr. Oldroyd. If the paper is read fluently, he sends them back to class with a little treat!
We have cut down a bit on "Read-to-Self", since our writing has been taking up quite a bit of time. *We are not having a spelling list this week. We will start up again next week after the break. In two weeks, we will start sending our vocabulary cards home.
Unit Study- After the break, we will start our unit on "Living & Non-Living"
Art- Today we started string art. The students are picking up this skill quickly and seem to be having a good time!
Have a wonderful break!
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