Welcome back parents and students! I don't know about you, but it was great having a little r&r the past few weeks. Now that vacation is officially over, it's time to get back in the swing of things. I even got some time to look over the new science curriculum the district adopted, so we'll dive into that this month. I also got a multiplication rap DVD for the class to enjoy. It's fun to watch and just another way for those pesty multiplication facts to stick in our heads. I think the kids will enjoy it. Please continue to work with your child on memorizing their facts if they haven't learned them yet. It's a critical part of the 3rd grade math curriculum.
We have an upcoming field trip to the Museum of Art History(MAH)in Santa Cruz on January 25. I have heard wonderful things about the tour and look forward to taking the class there. Permission slips will go home Tuesday along with their weekly spelling packet. Please email me or send in a note if you would like to chaperone.
More Upcoming Events:
This month, we'll have a credentialed teacher come in for about 30 minutes per week to teach Spanish to the class.
There will also be a focus on Biographies for Social Studies. Students will need to write up a report about a famous American who made a difference in our country. A report description will be sent home within the next few weeks.
That's all for now! Thank you for the generous Christmas gifts. You are a caring group.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Sunday, December 9, 2007
Upcoming Events for Dec.12-21
This Tuesday our class will be going to the Animal Hospital of Soquel. I sent home the green parent chaperone forms on Friday. Please let me know if you are coming on this field trip and did not receive one. If you have any pictures from a former field trip, send them in soon. I have only about 10 pictures in the box for our yearbook and would like to have more for Mrs. Field to look through when the time comes.
The class holiday party will be Friday, December 21st from 12:20-1:15. If you have any ideas for a fun center, let me know. Also, if you have any scraps of wrapping paper or extra cards you are not using, please send them in with your child. I would like to use these items to make cards for our kinder reading buddies.
One more request:
Please send your child in with several pencils and a sharpener to use on a daily basis. Many students are wasting pencils and/or not coming to school prepared. When they do not have pencils, class time is wasted.
Thanks for your support and all you do for our classroom and students!
The class holiday party will be Friday, December 21st from 12:20-1:15. If you have any ideas for a fun center, let me know. Also, if you have any scraps of wrapping paper or extra cards you are not using, please send them in with your child. I would like to use these items to make cards for our kinder reading buddies.
One more request:
Please send your child in with several pencils and a sharpener to use on a daily basis. Many students are wasting pencils and/or not coming to school prepared. When they do not have pencils, class time is wasted.
Thanks for your support and all you do for our classroom and students!
Monday, December 3, 2007
Field Trip
Hello all! The permission slips for next weeks field trip to the Animal Hospital of Soquel were sent home on Friday. Attached was a note from the 3rd grade team regarding field trip costs for the remainder of the year. Please make the checks payable to the Parent Alliance. In the memo, note "field trip funds for Mrs. Maraldo or Room 23." Thanks!
With the holidays coming up, if anyone has an art project they would like to share with the class, please let me know. A few parents are coming in this Friday to teach about Hanukkah. Students always enjoy having their parents share in the classroom.
That's all for now! Happy December!
With the holidays coming up, if anyone has an art project they would like to share with the class, please let me know. A few parents are coming in this Friday to teach about Hanukkah. Students always enjoy having their parents share in the classroom.
That's all for now! Happy December!
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Welcome Back!
Thanks to all who helped put our Thanksgiving potluck together. The class had a great time and it really did feel like a family. Also, I'm not sure who put the flowers on my desk, but thank you.
Updates:
This week, all 3rd grade classes will be testing for Theme 2 of Houghton Mifflin (our reading program). This test will consist of reading comprehension, fluency, writing, grammar skills, and spelling. If you are interested in seeing how your child did, I can write a note on next weeks weekly report. Students should be able to read at least 85 words per minute at this point of 3rd grade.
Literature circles are due this Thursday. I assigned them extra pages because of the vacation. This week, I'll have students get onto the computer to take a short quiz on their Literature book for the week.
Please be sure your child is practicing multiplication facts 1-12. I know this can be trying, but it is important for them to learn all facts this year. I got a multiplication rap from Mrs. Chapa that I will try out. If you have any other fun activities that have worked at home, maybe you can come and share them with the class.
See you Monday!
Updates:
This week, all 3rd grade classes will be testing for Theme 2 of Houghton Mifflin (our reading program). This test will consist of reading comprehension, fluency, writing, grammar skills, and spelling. If you are interested in seeing how your child did, I can write a note on next weeks weekly report. Students should be able to read at least 85 words per minute at this point of 3rd grade.
Literature circles are due this Thursday. I assigned them extra pages because of the vacation. This week, I'll have students get onto the computer to take a short quiz on their Literature book for the week.
Please be sure your child is practicing multiplication facts 1-12. I know this can be trying, but it is important for them to learn all facts this year. I got a multiplication rap from Mrs. Chapa that I will try out. If you have any other fun activities that have worked at home, maybe you can come and share them with the class.
See you Monday!
Monday, November 12, 2007
Spectra Performance/Potluck
The Spectra performance is on for this Wednesday with Christopher. Performances will not begin until 10:15. I mentioned that they would start at 10:00, but Christopher would like the students to rehearse briefly before you arrive. So please come closer to 10:15.
The potluck is also in the works for Friday. We can begin set up around 11:00 and have the class sit down to eat at about 11:15 or so. It looks like we'll have a lot of food, so come ready to eat!
Another change this week will be the time of Literature Circles. We have a school assembly at 8:00 on Thursday, so I would like to have Lit. Circles after recess (promptly at 9:40). Your child will be assigned their regular job to be turned in the Thursday we return from vacation.
Report cards will also be going home on Friday. So please look for the manila envelope with your child's name.
The potluck is also in the works for Friday. We can begin set up around 11:00 and have the class sit down to eat at about 11:15 or so. It looks like we'll have a lot of food, so come ready to eat!
Another change this week will be the time of Literature Circles. We have a school assembly at 8:00 on Thursday, so I would like to have Lit. Circles after recess (promptly at 9:40). Your child will be assigned their regular job to be turned in the Thursday we return from vacation.
Report cards will also be going home on Friday. So please look for the manila envelope with your child's name.
Monday, November 5, 2007
Change in Dates
It was brought to my attention that I posted the wrong dates for some upcoming events. The Spectra Teacher would like to invite the parents on Wednesday, November 14 at 10:00. I would like to have a pre Thanksgiving potluck on Friday, November 16. Sorry about that!
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Back on Track
Hello 3rd grade families! Hope you are all enjoying the extra hour and beautiful weather. I sure needed it after the week of Halloween. A big thank-you to all of the parents who helped get the Halloween party off to a nice start. The kids had a great time and it seemed like we had just the right activities for them.
The Spectra Arts teacher, Christopher, has been coming into our classroom once a week to work on drama with the students. His last day with our class is Wednesday, November 16. He thought it would be nice to invite the parents to a short performance on that day. If you can make it, please come from 10:00-10:55. The kids would love to share their talent with you.
I was also thinking about having a Thanksgiving potluck on Friday, November 18, beginning around 11:00 with the students. Since we are sort of a family (we do spend a lot of time together), I thought it would be a nice way to acknowledge our thanks to one another. What are your ideas?
Upcoming events:
1. We'll have 1 more book order before Winter Break.
2. Students should have the 4's memorized by now and should be learning the 6's for multiplication.
Reminders:
Library day is every Tuesday morning for our class. Many students are forgetting to bring in their books. Please remind them at home. Also, it is important to keep the Literature Circle books in a safe place so they do not get lost. Homework packets are being turned in without names. Make sure your child writes their name on each page of the packet.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
The Spectra Arts teacher, Christopher, has been coming into our classroom once a week to work on drama with the students. His last day with our class is Wednesday, November 16. He thought it would be nice to invite the parents to a short performance on that day. If you can make it, please come from 10:00-10:55. The kids would love to share their talent with you.
I was also thinking about having a Thanksgiving potluck on Friday, November 18, beginning around 11:00 with the students. Since we are sort of a family (we do spend a lot of time together), I thought it would be a nice way to acknowledge our thanks to one another. What are your ideas?
Upcoming events:
1. We'll have 1 more book order before Winter Break.
2. Students should have the 4's memorized by now and should be learning the 6's for multiplication.
Reminders:
Library day is every Tuesday morning for our class. Many students are forgetting to bring in their books. Please remind them at home. Also, it is important to keep the Literature Circle books in a safe place so they do not get lost. Homework packets are being turned in without names. Make sure your child writes their name on each page of the packet.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
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