Hope you are having a wonderful weekend! Here are a few updates for the week.
Weekly homework packet will consist of spelling from the Lost and Found. Please have your child study the words and sentences on the back. There will be a spelling test on Friday. Be sure ALL pages in the packet are complete and turned in by Friday. The reading log must have a short 1-2 sentence summary for each night even if the same book is read. For math we are finishing up graphing and going to probability. There was some confusion on last weeks homework. Unfortunately the district has us beginning at chapters 22-23, and some of the skills have not been introduced. Hang in there, we will begin chapter 1 next week.
Also being sent home Monday is a field trip form to the Santa Cruz County Fair on Thursday, September 15 and a Highlights Magazine paper. If you are interested in driving please fill out the top page and insurance information in the office. For the Highlights magazine, this does not need to be ordered but please sign and return if you are NOT interested. Our class can receive free prizes even for NO responses.
Thanks for all who have donated to the classroom. Have a great day!
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Friday, August 19, 2011
August 22-27, 2011
Whew! Made it through the first week of school. It was wonderful seeing so many happy faces on Wednesday morning. Kids were overall very excited to see their friends and begin 3rd grade. It was great meeting parents too! Thank you for all of the wipes, pencils, and other supplies you donated. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
A weekly homework packet will go home on Monday and is due on Friday, AUGUST 27. This packet includes a weekly reading log as well as an attached subtraction fact page. Don't worry about the AR level on the reading log just yet. Students will take the STAR computer test either this week or next to determine their reading level. I also began assessing students on comprehension and fluency. I will send home a printed copy of their score once all students have taken the test. If you have not signed the computer authorization form, please do so this week. It was sent home with the emergency cards on Wednesday in the green newsprint packet. If you overlooked the form I can send a copy with your child. Students will not be allowed to use the computer until this form is signed.
Most of you have probably seen the nightly Houghton Mifflin math homework. Kids are required to complete the front and choose at least 3 leveled word problems on the back. As you have noticed, some are harder than others. If your child attempts the problems but can not get through, just write a note on the math page. Homework should not take more than 45 minutes to complete.
That's all for now. Have a GREAT weekend!
A weekly homework packet will go home on Monday and is due on Friday, AUGUST 27. This packet includes a weekly reading log as well as an attached subtraction fact page. Don't worry about the AR level on the reading log just yet. Students will take the STAR computer test either this week or next to determine their reading level. I also began assessing students on comprehension and fluency. I will send home a printed copy of their score once all students have taken the test. If you have not signed the computer authorization form, please do so this week. It was sent home with the emergency cards on Wednesday in the green newsprint packet. If you overlooked the form I can send a copy with your child. Students will not be allowed to use the computer until this form is signed.
Most of you have probably seen the nightly Houghton Mifflin math homework. Kids are required to complete the front and choose at least 3 leveled word problems on the back. As you have noticed, some are harder than others. If your child attempts the problems but can not get through, just write a note on the math page. Homework should not take more than 45 minutes to complete.
That's all for now. Have a GREAT weekend!
Friday, August 12, 2011
Welcome Back!
Hello and welcome to 3rd grade! I'm looking forward to meeting many smiley, and probably tired faces this Wednesday morning.
Here are a list of supplies I would like each child to bring in:
1) several sharpened #2 pencils (Ticonderoga work the best)
2) An EXPO white board marker labeled with name, any color
3) Homework folder. Inside right pocket should be labeled homework, left side should
be labeled teacher/parent notes and completed work
4) Weekly planner to write assignments for each day
5) Anti bacterial WIPES to share with the class. I already have gel
6) Small head phones/headset to use in class and in the computer lab. Please send in
a ziplock bag with student name and room number
Your child will not need a pencil box as they take up too much space on the desks. I have plenty of markers, crayons, scissors, and glue for students to share, so no need to buy those either.
Here are some optional items to bring along:
*a flash drive
*a copy of Charlotte's Web if you have one. We will begin reading on the first day of school.
Wish List:
Staples/Kaleidescope gift card
Ticonderoga #2 pencils, sharpened
Bag of gummy bears or starbursts
Roll of red tickets(found at Staples)
Items for the prize box
Dixie cups
I am looking for a volunteer to take pictures of students the first week of school. If you are interested please email me at athena_maraldo@pvusd.net. I am also looking for a few helpers to tear out pages in our math homework book. This can be done at home.
On another note, as many of you may or may not know, I am expecting a child due in November, another boy! I know this probably isn't the most ideal situation for some, but Mrs. Dorney and I are working on finding a wonderful, experienced interim teacher to cover my maternity leave. If you have any concerns, please contact her. I am excited to start the year off with your children. See you Wednesday morning at 7:55!
Here are a list of supplies I would like each child to bring in:
1) several sharpened #2 pencils (Ticonderoga work the best)
2) An EXPO white board marker labeled with name, any color
3) Homework folder. Inside right pocket should be labeled homework, left side should
be labeled teacher/parent notes and completed work
4) Weekly planner to write assignments for each day
5) Anti bacterial WIPES to share with the class. I already have gel
6) Small head phones/headset to use in class and in the computer lab. Please send in
a ziplock bag with student name and room number
Your child will not need a pencil box as they take up too much space on the desks. I have plenty of markers, crayons, scissors, and glue for students to share, so no need to buy those either.
Here are some optional items to bring along:
*a flash drive
*a copy of Charlotte's Web if you have one. We will begin reading on the first day of school.
Wish List:
Staples/Kaleidescope gift card
Ticonderoga #2 pencils, sharpened
Bag of gummy bears or starbursts
Roll of red tickets(found at Staples)
Items for the prize box
Dixie cups
I am looking for a volunteer to take pictures of students the first week of school. If you are interested please email me at athena_maraldo@pvusd.net. I am also looking for a few helpers to tear out pages in our math homework book. This can be done at home.
On another note, as many of you may or may not know, I am expecting a child due in November, another boy! I know this probably isn't the most ideal situation for some, but Mrs. Dorney and I are working on finding a wonderful, experienced interim teacher to cover my maternity leave. If you have any concerns, please contact her. I am excited to start the year off with your children. See you Wednesday morning at 7:55!
Friday, May 27, 2011
Last week of school, June 2011
A big THANKYOU to all of the parents who have helped volunteer in one way or another to our class this year. You have been a huge help and I can't express how much I appreciate all you do. As the year comes to a closing, I hope your child has built on his/her foundation and have grown both academically and socially. Keep practicing those times tables, reading, and writing this summer. But, have FUN too!
Here are a few reminders for this week. The field trip to Seacliff beach is in on Wednesday, June 1.We will leave school at 9:30. Chaperones can come around 9:20. I still need permission forms and $5.00 from the following students: Abby, Kylie, and Dylan. I also need only $5:00 from the following: Ethan, Emily, Tess, and Aiden.
The librarian has also send home notes to Maya, Ethan, John, and Kylie about books that need to be either turned in or paid for. Students will not receive their report cards if they have an overdue book that is not turned in or accounted for.
Yearbooks will also go home this week. I will pass them out on Thursday.
Have a great long weekend and wonderful summer! It's been a pleasure teaching your children!
Here are a few reminders for this week. The field trip to Seacliff beach is in on Wednesday, June 1.We will leave school at 9:30. Chaperones can come around 9:20. I still need permission forms and $5.00 from the following students: Abby, Kylie, and Dylan. I also need only $5:00 from the following: Ethan, Emily, Tess, and Aiden.
The librarian has also send home notes to Maya, Ethan, John, and Kylie about books that need to be either turned in or paid for. Students will not receive their report cards if they have an overdue book that is not turned in or accounted for.
Yearbooks will also go home this week. I will pass them out on Thursday.
Have a great long weekend and wonderful summer! It's been a pleasure teaching your children!
Friday, May 20, 2011
May 23-27, 2011
This week students should be prepping for their famous American speeches that will begin on Friday. A schedule was sent home a few days ago with the day your child will be presenting. Please help them practice every night until they are well prepared. Our last Lit Circle will be due this Wednesday. PLEASE look around your house for any books that belong to either me or the school. I am still missing many leveled books. I will try to send home a list of missing books soon.
Math homework will continue this week only. The last week of school there will be no homework. Our end of the year party is underway. If you haven't sent in the permission form and $5.00 please so so ASAP. I'd like to get the money to the organizers or the party ahead of time.
Thanks for ALL of your help and support this year. I hope your child has had a wonderful year! I will do one more post next week. Have a great weekend!
Math homework will continue this week only. The last week of school there will be no homework. Our end of the year party is underway. If you haven't sent in the permission form and $5.00 please so so ASAP. I'd like to get the money to the organizers or the party ahead of time.
Thanks for ALL of your help and support this year. I hope your child has had a wonderful year! I will do one more post next week. Have a great weekend!
Sunday, May 15, 2011
May 16-20, 2011
Great to see all of the families who made it to Open House.
This week students will have their last spelling packet due Friday. We will continue daily math homework through next week. Lit circles will end on May 25. I am missing several lit circle books, so a list will be sent home this week. Please check your house for any books that look like they belong to the school.
By now, most students should be done with taking notes on their famous Americans. A letter was sent home last week describing the project. Most of the speeches will be held on Friday, May 27 and Tuesday, May 31. A few can sign up for Thursday, june 2. It is very important that your child practice in front of you several times.
Our end of the year party will be on Wednesday, June 1 at Seacliff Beach. Please save the date if you plan on driving. We are asking all students to contribute $5.00 towards the cost of food. A big thank you to the parents who were able up drive on our last field trip. Without your help, we couldn't have gone.
3 more weeks to go!
This week students will have their last spelling packet due Friday. We will continue daily math homework through next week. Lit circles will end on May 25. I am missing several lit circle books, so a list will be sent home this week. Please check your house for any books that look like they belong to the school.
By now, most students should be done with taking notes on their famous Americans. A letter was sent home last week describing the project. Most of the speeches will be held on Friday, May 27 and Tuesday, May 31. A few can sign up for Thursday, june 2. It is very important that your child practice in front of you several times.
Our end of the year party will be on Wednesday, June 1 at Seacliff Beach. Please save the date if you plan on driving. We are asking all students to contribute $5.00 towards the cost of food. A big thank you to the parents who were able up drive on our last field trip. Without your help, we couldn't have gone.
3 more weeks to go!
Sunday, May 8, 2011
May 9-13, 2011
Happy Mother's Day! I hope you are having a special and relaxing day today.
The count down is officially on until the end of the year. CST testing is done, phew, and we are back to a somewhat normal schedule. A new spelling packet will be sent home Monday due on Friday. We are done reading out of the HM anthology so the spelling lists are good review of 3rd grade words. Attached to the packet is the multiplication timed sheet we have been working on weekly. Normal daily math homework will resume. Students will need to complete 3 word problems on the back.
We began working on notetakong for the Famous America speeches. Students who did not finish paragraphs 1,2, & 3 were required to finish at home. This MUST be done and turned in by tomorrow. We will continue working on paragraphs 4,5, & 6 this week. Once the notes are finished, we will then write a draft in the first person.( For example: Hello, my name is George Washington and I was the first president of the US. I was born on... in...) Once the notes are written in paragraph form, students will take it home, edit and either type or write a final version to practice for their speech. Speeches will be done in class beginning on Friday, May 27. A sign up sheet will be sent around. I am looking for 1-2 parents who would like to come and video tape the children doing their speeches. Last year a parent was able to give a copy of the video to each child.
Our field trip to the Agricultural History Museum is scheduled for this Thursday, however, we are in need of 2 more drivers in order to go. If we don't have enough drivers then I will have to cancel the trip. We need to find cars for 9 more students. If you have already confirmed driving, then I will let you know on Wednesday if we can go or not. We are having our end of the year party on Wednesday, June 1st. We are asking for $5.00 per student and drivers to the beach as well.
Hope you can make it to Open House this Thursday, May 12. See you then!
The count down is officially on until the end of the year. CST testing is done, phew, and we are back to a somewhat normal schedule. A new spelling packet will be sent home Monday due on Friday. We are done reading out of the HM anthology so the spelling lists are good review of 3rd grade words. Attached to the packet is the multiplication timed sheet we have been working on weekly. Normal daily math homework will resume. Students will need to complete 3 word problems on the back.
We began working on notetakong for the Famous America speeches. Students who did not finish paragraphs 1,2, & 3 were required to finish at home. This MUST be done and turned in by tomorrow. We will continue working on paragraphs 4,5, & 6 this week. Once the notes are finished, we will then write a draft in the first person.( For example: Hello, my name is George Washington and I was the first president of the US. I was born on... in...) Once the notes are written in paragraph form, students will take it home, edit and either type or write a final version to practice for their speech. Speeches will be done in class beginning on Friday, May 27. A sign up sheet will be sent around. I am looking for 1-2 parents who would like to come and video tape the children doing their speeches. Last year a parent was able to give a copy of the video to each child.
Our field trip to the Agricultural History Museum is scheduled for this Thursday, however, we are in need of 2 more drivers in order to go. If we don't have enough drivers then I will have to cancel the trip. We need to find cars for 9 more students. If you have already confirmed driving, then I will let you know on Wednesday if we can go or not. We are having our end of the year party on Wednesday, June 1st. We are asking for $5.00 per student and drivers to the beach as well.
Hope you can make it to Open House this Thursday, May 12. See you then!
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