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Summer Ideas and Preparing for 4th Grade

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Summer Ideas and Preparing for 4th Grade

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All students will have access to Clever until at least the end of Summer School, July 3rd.

IXL, Splash Learn, Typing.com, and Epic! are sites that can be accessed through Clever.

Around July 10, access will be removed so preparations can be made for next year. However, some sites can still be accessed even without Clever, like Typing.com, using your child's Google username and password.

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Students will take the Chapter 12 math test on Wednesday, May 27th.

We will review in class on Tuesday. Please look for this to come home with your child.

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On May 20th, the whole school enjoyed a concert by the Olive Beginning Band!  Students in D25 begin their band experience in fifth grade.  There are many instruments from which students may choose.  There is no requirement for previous musical experience for most instruments, but if a student wishes to learn percussion (drums, mallets, bells, etc.), there is a requirement that the student must first have 2 years of formal piano OR drum lessons.  More information about this and all the instruments offered in fifth grade and beyond may be found here:  Elementary Band Information

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On Field Day, all the third graders will spend the morning watching Finding Nemo. In addition, the whole school will have a movie day on June 3rd, where each class will choose from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory or Bolt. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

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Field Day is on Friday, May 29th. We require each child to have a permission slip on file in order to go in the inflatable obstacle course and to have Kona Ice.

Please CLICK HERE to complete this form for EACH child in your family.

Reminders:

-Gym Shoes must be worn

-Comfortable clothing that may get wet

-Water bottle with your child's name clearly marked

-Sunscreen and/hat

Teachers may NOT apply sunscreen or provide it to a student as stated in the parent handbook.

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What We'll Learn in Math Chapter 12 (Last One!)

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What We'll Learn in Math Chapter 12 (Last One!)

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Yearbooks are available for purchase and will be distributed on the last day of school. Please purchase by May 4th using this link:

https://account.treering.com/validate

Passcode: 1014636724843184

Questions can be directed to the OMS PTA yearbook volunteers

at omsyearbookphotos@gmail.com.

Yearbooks will be provided free of charge for any student who qualifies for the reduced/free lunch program.

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Students will take the Chapter 10 math test on Wednesday, April 29th.

We will review in class on Monday. Please look for this to come home with your child.

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Science: We are learning about inheritance and variation. So far, we’ve discussed what traits are and how they are passed down from parents. We’ve also explored how there can be variations within the same type of organism.

Reading: We are currently in Module 8, focusing on nonfiction texts about inventors and inventions. As we read, we are working on identifying the author’s purpose and the central idea to help us better understand new and unfamiliar texts.

Writing: This week, we researched interesting facts about an invention we use in everyday life. We are now beginning to turn those facts into a research report.

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The heat has been turned off in our building, and they are working on switching over to air conditioning. Our system cannot switch between the two, so our rooms can be cold or hot depending on the weather outside. Dressing in layers is always a good idea for this time of year. We encourage your children to bring a sweatshirt in case they are cold in the classroom.

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We have our Arlington Heights Village Hall field trip on Monday! If possible, students should wear OMS spirit wear, red, or white.

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Students will take the Chapter 9 math test on Wednesday, April 8th.

We will review in class on Monday and Tuesday. Please look for this to come home with your child.

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Reading: We finished up Module 6 this week. Next week we will start Module 7. In this module, we will read narrative nonfiction and historical fiction to explore how one person or a group can make a difference in their community. We will focus on the author's purpose, text structure, and text features.

Writing: In Module 7, students will write an opinion essay. The topic is: What ideas do you have for making our school better? They will learn that an opinion essay states an opinion or belief about a topic. It includes reasons and facts to support that opinion.

Social Studies: We started a unit on government last week. We will learn the main responsibilities of our local government and the three main levels of government in the United States.

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We successfully completed our first week of IAR testing. We are proud of our third graders for working hard during these long assessments. As a reminder, we will take the math IAR assessment next week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Please make every effort to get your child to school on time so they don’t feel rushed getting settled. A good night's rest and a healthy breakfast will help keep us focused!

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We have seen an uptick in students using these devices to communicate with others, including parents, during the school day. Please note that the Parent/Student Handbook prohibits using these devices during the school day unless given permission by school personnel.

Please remind your child to keep their smart watches in "school mode" while they are at school. Cell phones should also be off and in their backpacks during the school day. If necessary, staff members will ask students to keep these devices in their backpacks.

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STEAM Night is March 12. Click on the image for more information.

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STEAM Night is March 12. Click on the image for more information.

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Students will take the Chapter 8 math test on Thursday, February 26th.

We will review in class on Wednesday. Please look for this to come home with your child that day.

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Testing can cause some students to feel stressed or anxious. Please find the following tips to help your child have successful testing sessions:

1. Discuss the importance of these tests with your child, emphasizing the value of their effort and the opportunity to show what they have learned.

2. Remind them that the test is a snapshot in time of their learning and to focus on doing their best.

3. Encourage them to take their time and not rush through the test, as the allotted session time is sufficient.

4. Stress the importance of a good night's sleep and a healthy breakfast on testing days.

5. Reinforce a positive mindset towards testing and remind them that their value is not defined by test scores.

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"The Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) is the state assessment and accountability measure for Illinois students enrolled in a public school district. IAR assesses the Illinois Learning Standards, incorporating the Common Core, and will be administered to students in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics."

3rd graders will take the IAR tests right away in the morning on:

ELA - March 2nd, 3rd, and 6th

Math - March 10th, 11th, and 13th

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Math: This week, we learned about fractions as part of a set and equivalent fractions.

Reading: We finished up Module 5 this week. We read realistic fiction texts that focused on teamwork. We identified literary elements, author's craft, and theme in order to better understand the topic. In Module 6, we will read nonfiction texts about animal survival. We will focus on author's purpose, central idea, and text structure.

Writing: In Module 5, students wrote a persuasive letter to encourage a new student to be their friend. As a class, we went through the writing process of planning and brainstorming, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing a final copy.

Science: We are currently in our forces and motion unit. We have learned that a force is a push or a pull. We know about gravity and friction. Next, we will learn which objects are magnetic, that magnetic fields can work through certain objects such as water, and that magnets have a north and south pole.

Grammar: Past, present, and future tense verbs.

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Students will take the Chapter 7 math test on Thursday, February 12th.

We will review in class on Wednesday. Please look for this to come home with your child that day.

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Monday, February 2nd - Friday, February 6th

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Monday, February 2nd - Friday, February 6th

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OMS's annual Clay Night is on Wednesday, February 11, from 6:30-7:30 for 3rd-grade students and a parent or guardian. It's an opportunity for parents and students to work TOGETHER on creating a clay piece (so please leave siblings at home). Your creation will be fired in our kiln and returned to you a few weeks after Clay Night. The cost is $3 per family, which you can bring that night to cover materials. No RSVP required. Please direct questions to Mr. DeMarco at fdemarco@sd25.org

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Students will take the Chapter 6 math test on Thursday, January 22nd.

We will review in class on Wednesday. Please look for this to come home with your child that day.

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Join us for our new ABC/25 Foundation’s Anti-Bullying Campaign!

We're partnering with Box Out Bullying for an inspiring age-appropriate, theatrical, interactive event. They will use interactive live theater, multimedia visuals, colorful characters, audience participation, and evidence-based bullying prevention techniques to capture attention and empower students. The program also aligns with AHSD25’s RULER curriculum.

Date: January 19, 2026

Time: 3 shows tailored to grade levels

·       Grades K-2: 10:00-10:45

·       Grades 3-5: 11:30-12:15

·       Grades 6-8: 1:00-1:45

Learn more and get involved:

https://abc25.org/box-out-bullying-anti-bullying-campaign/

Register for the event here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949A4AC2FA0FCCF8-60701181-antibullying#/

Support our fundraising dine-outs on the day of the event:

*Garibaldi's:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1261687702448533/

*Chipotle:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1228427726016697/

Together, we can make a difference! #BoxOutBullying #AntiBullyingCampaign #ABC25Foundation

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Students will take the Chapter 5 math test on Thursday, December 18th.

We will review in class on Wednesday. Please look for this to come home with your child that day.

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On Friday, December 18th, the Third Graders will watch The Polar Express. Friday is also a Pajama Day. Students can bring in a stuffy, too!

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Third grade classes will participate in a presentation on Child Sexual Abuse Prevention, this lesson will take place on:

Helmann - December 9th

Bagg- December 16th

Yarbrough - December 18th

Illinois Public Act 097-1147, requires public schools to provide child sexual abuse prevention education for children in prekindergarten through twelfth grades. Age-appropriate instruction helps students recognize unsafe situations, keep themselves safe, and understand how to respond to unsafe situations. School social workers work with each grade level to provide age-appropriate information on topics such as safe versus unsafe touching, the touching rule, secrets, and reporting.

The following link includes more information, including presentations and opt-out forms: http://www.sd25.org/Page/663

If you choose to opt your child out of the presentation, please communicate and share the form with our building principal, Erin Davis.

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Math: We wrapped up our Multiplication unit with our chapter assessment. In the next chapter, we explore multidigit multiplication!

Reading: We began Module 4 this week and are exploring a variety of texts and media that provide information about the features of drama. We will be focusing on the value of drama and the key differences between stories and plays. We also learned

Writing: We are currently writing a fictional story, focusing on creating characters, a setting, and a plot.

Social Studies: We studied different tourist attractions around the United States.

Grammar: Subject and Object pronouns

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With the cold upon us, we ask that you send in lotion and chapstick if your child should need it. As a reminder, the nurse in not able to provide either of those items.

Please label your child's clothing with their names. It makes it much easier to find/return lost items.

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Hello Parents,

Our third graders recently completed a research project in the library media center classes related to the study of weather in their classrooms. They worked in teams to research information about types of severe weather or natural disasters such as blizzards, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and tsunamis. Each team member was responsible for answering a research question. Then, the teams produced a news show. They were filmed in videos playing roles such as anchor person, weather person, and reporter or guest on the scene. Some even included props and costume pieces to make their news shows look more realistic. The third graders were excited to host the second grade classes to view their videos.

We invite you to view your child’s project by visiting the library website “Student Projects” page following the link below. Scroll to the bottom of the page to find a link to a folder of videos organized by class. Each class folder also contains a list of the students who made up each team.

http://olivemarystittlmc.weebly.com/student-projects.html

Mrs. Brown

Library Media Center Director/Teacher

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3rd graders have specials right after lunch recess.

As the weather gets colder and it begins to snow, we ask that students bring snow bags labeled with their names to school when there is snow on the ground.

Students will use their bags to transport their items to and from specials. This will hopefully prevent lost winter gear! Please make sure you label all items!

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Students will take the Chapter 3 math test on Thursday, October 30th.

We will review in class on Wednesday. Please look for this to come home with your child that day.

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3rd Grade students will take the Quantitative CogAT test on Tuesday, November 4th.

"The Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) is a standardized test designed to measure learned reasoning and problem solving skills. These abilities, acquired both in and out of school, are important because children use them on a daily basis to learn and solve problems. It is important to note that the CogAT is neither an intelligence test nor an achievement test. It measures developed rather than innate abilities."

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Please click HERE to fill out the Halloween permission slip.

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Math: We will begin Chapter 3 (subtraction within 10,000)

Reading: Identifying elements of poetry and figurative language

Writing: Creating goals and writing letters to our future selves

Science: Weather is how the sky looks and the air feels. We are learning how we can look at weather patterns to predict upcoming weather and the tools we use to measure weather. Identifying severe weather.

SEL: Reviewing why EMOTIONS matter, learning our "feeling" words, and creating a Class Charter.

Grammar: Common and proper nouns

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Sign up for a conference here.

If you will be out of town during conferences, please still sign up for a time and arrange a phone or video call with your child’s teacher.

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3rd Grade Concert/Multicultural Night - Reminder

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3rd Grade Concert/Multicultural Night - Reminder

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The third-grade students will be performing at the OMS Multicultural Night on Thursday, November 6th. Each performance will last no longer than 15 minutes.

The performance times are as follows:

At 6:10 pm, Students in Mrs. Molnar, Mrs. Kelly and Mrs. Bagg's classes.

At 6:30 pm, Students in Mrs. Helmann and Mrs. Yarbrough's classes.

Students should wear comfortable, school appropriate clothing. Gym shoes are preferred. However, if students have clothing that reflects other cultures or traditions, they may wear that, also.

I hope to see you there!

Cathy Privett

cprivett@sd25.org

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We have been practicing our typing skills on Typing.com. Ask your child which letter keys they've learned so far!

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We will take our Chapter 2 test on Thursday, October 9th.

We will review in class on Wednesday. Please look for this to come home with your child that day.

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Dear Parents,

Please Save the Date!

The third grade students will present a short, informal music performance at

the OMS Multicultural Night on Thursday, November 6th.

We have been learning songs from Italy, Uruguay, Jamaica and Ghana.

More information about the performance, including the time, will follow.

I hope to see you there,

Cathy Privett

cprivett@sd25.org

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We are about to finish up our first module in reading where we discussed interesting characters. In Module 2 students will listen to, read, and view a variety of texts and media that present them with information about the importance of words and how they are used to express ideas and feelings. A genre focus on letters and poetry will provide students with opportunities to identify elements of poetry and figurative language.

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We have started reviewing/learning about multiplication. We watch skip-counting videos, talk through strategies, and play multiplication fact games.

So far we've gone over the 0, 1, 2, 4, 5, & 10 facts. We recommend practicing these daily at home. Students can practice in a variety of ways.

Here are some ideas:

- Flashcards

- Skip Counting Songs

- Math fact war (card game)

- Written or verbal quiz

- Multiplication games

- Roll 2 dice (add, subtract, multiply, or divide)

- Splash Learn (on Clever)

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Click on the teacher's name to see their Parent Night Presentation.

Mrs. Bagg

Mrs. Helmann

Mrs. Yarbrough

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We will take our Chapter 1 test on Thursday, September 11th.

We will review in class on Wednesday. Please look for this to come home with your child that day.

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Early Dismissal or Change in End of Day Plans

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Early Dismissal or Change in End of Day Plans

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Please send a handwritten note to the teacher on the day of the change. It is a helpful reminder. Also, if we are unexpectedly absent, the guest teacher would know of your child's plans.

If you have a change in plans and your child is already at school, please call the main office. Calls will be made to the classrooms at 3:00 p.m.

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Please send in a chap stick and hand lotion if your child needs them. Mrs. Rose is not allowed to provide any of those treatments any longer.