Third Grade Learning!!!

I hope everyone had an enjoyable weekend and is ready to get back to work!!
Our learning for the week Sept. 26-30 will be:
Spelling Words- base words & endings ( -ed, -ing, -er, -est)
using getting easiest swimming heavier greatest pleased
emptied leaving worried strangest freezing funniest angrier shopped
Our Spelling homework is due Thursday which is also the day we will have a Spelling test
Math- We begin Unit 2 where the emphasis will be on addition and subtraction strategies and skills.I will be giving a 5 minute Facts Quiz on Wednesday.
Reading- Our Unit 1 Week 3 story is called Kumak's Fish. Our Comprehension, Vocabulary and Word Analysis tests will be given on Friday.
Social Studies- We begin our unit on maps skills, directions, compass roses and more!!
It'll be another fun week of learning and laughter!!

Readers Oath

We took our Readers Oath today with Mrs. Walker. Check out Amelia Elementary's blog and see our pictures!!! Have a great weekend.

Room 202 Fun for week of Sept.19

Hope all enjoyed this wonderful weekend. Our homework for the week of Sept. 19 to Sept. 23 is:
Spelling- homework packet due Thurs. Sept. 22
Spelling Test Unit 1 Week 2- Thurs. Sept. 22
Math- Unit 1 test Friday Sept. 23
Literacy Unit 1 Week 2 tests- Fri. Sept 23-Vocabulary/Word Analysis/Comprehension
Our spelling words for this week are:
objective- plurals -s, -es, -ies
pennies, inches, plants, families, bodies, glasses, wishes, pockets, lists, copies, parties, bunches, crashes, supplies, pencils
We will be spending our Math classtime reviewing time, number/place value and money throughout the week with Unit 1 Math test scheduled for Friday. If you have time, please review these skills with your child.Thanks!!

Room 202 Fun!!

I'm so excited that while checking the students' take-home-folders today, so many of them read last night & filled in their Reading minutes!! Yeah!! Then I saw many had completed their 1st night of spelling homework. My 3rd graders are AWESOME!!!! Keep up the great work!!Remember the spelling homework packet is due Thursday and we have a spelling test Thursday.

Academics Begin!!!

With procedures under our belts, its now time to begin the academics of 3rd grade! Our homework for the week of Sept. 12 will be:
Spelling- A completed spelling packet will be due on Thurs. Sept. 15
Spelling test- will be Thurs. Sept. 15
Reading Log- I ask that students read for 30 minutes every night and record this information. Yes that means Friday, Saturday & Sunday! The reading minute chart should always be kept in the students take-home-folder in the return to school section. I check the reading minutes each school day.
Our spelling words follow the VC/CV pattern.These words will be tested Thurs. Sept. 15.
lettuce happen basket winter sister problem
supper subject lesson spelling napkin collar
traffic suggest puppet
Have fun!!

Two days down!!

Well, we've made it through two days of a new school year! I am so proud and thankful for the students I have this year. There's lots of changes and I thank my3rd grader for their patience and parents I thank you for yours. We have been working on procedures, procedures, procedures. Beginning Monday we will begin our academic scedule, Literacy, Skills Group and Math. With the end of the day pickup, I am not able to teach the Social Studies and Science but will when all things settle down. Again parents, thanks for your patience!!

Tomorrow is the BIG day!!

I'm getting the "day before the 1st day of school" jitters, getting nervous and getting excited!! I hope I can sleep tonight. Remember we'll have Mrs. Moorehead & Mrs. Amann's classes with us for the 1st part of the day. See you bright and early. :O)

Open House

I loved meeting so many of you last night at Open House. I am even more excited to spend our year together!! Please remember that next week, arrivals/dismissals, could be crazzzzzzzy so please be patient. I know I will be!!! Enjoy these last few days of summer vacation and I'll see you Tuesday Sept. 6 to begin a year of learning and laughter.