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Announcements

I will be holding parent conferences via Zoom started next week. I am available on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday afternoons beginning at 2:45 and ending at 3:45. Please email me if you would like to schedule a virtual conference.

What We are Learning this Week:

Math: FRACTIONS! :)
Reading: Expository Nonfixtion
Science: Animal adaptatoins
Social Studies:
Writing: Fiction
English: Commas and quotation marks in dialogue

Homework

- Read for 30 minutes (reading aloud to a parent/sibling is WONDERFUL fluency practice
- Study Spelling Words
- Math Spiral Sheet (NEW!)

Spelling List - January 19-22

Compound Words

airplane

daytime

baseball

become

footsteps

bedroom

beside

classroom

forgot

outfit

sunshine

anyone

everything

anyway

grandchild

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Remote Learners

Students learning from home can access live Zooms at 8:15 and 9:30 this week by clicking the large blue button on my Schoology homepage. Recorded lessons can be found in my Homeroom course in the January 11-15 folder.
Thank you for understanding that I am focusing more attention on completing activities while students are IN CLASS, which means they will have the bare minimum to complete at home.

Announcements:

- School Spelling Bee on Wednesday! Congrats to Parker and Julia for being our two classroom champs to continue on! :)
- Report cards come home today (Friday, January 8)

What We are Learning this Week:

Math: FRACTIONS! :)
Reading: Wondering/Question

Science: Weather
Social Studies: Gold Rush, Industrial Revolution, Huntsville History
Writing: Fiction
English: Writing Addresses

Homework

Read for 30 minutes
Study Spelling Words

Spelling List - January 11-15

Double Vowel Syllables /u/ and /oo/: ue, ui, oo, ew

fruit

bruise

suit

due

argue

issue

knew

curfew

mildew

book

lookout

wool

mood

bloom

school

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Happy New Year! I sure have missed your kiddos, and I am looking forward to being with them again this week.

Remote Learners

Students learning from home can access live Zooms at 8:15 and 9:30 this week by clicking the large blue button on my Schoology homepage. Recorded lessons can be found in my Homeroom course in the January 4-8 folder.

Announcements:

- Classroom Spelling Bee - There will be one winner from Cohort A and one winner from Cohort B. The two winners will compete in the school spelling bee.

What We are Learning this Week:

Math: Review
Reading: Making inferences about characters

Science: Weather
Social Studies: Westward Expansion
Writing: Fiction
English: Book Titles

Spelling List for January 4-8

area

chaos

chaotic

client

cruel

dial

diet

fluent

fluid

museum

reality

ruin

violet

quiet

variety

Homework

Read for 30 minutes
Study Spelling Words

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Announcements:

What We are Learning this Week:

Math: Area
Reading: Making inferences about characters
Spelling: Skill: Vowel Teams - ea, ee, ie

Science: AMSTI: Water and Climate
Social Studies: Trail of Tears
Writing: Fiction
English: Verbs

Spelling List for November 30 - December 4:

wheat

reach

plea

season

mislead

ideas

easel

teeth

peek

speech

fee

thirteen

between

sneeze

shriek

piece

chief

belief

neither

receive

ceiling

Homework

Read for 30 minutes
Study spelling words

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Announcements:

What We are Learning this Week:

Math: Relating multiplication and division
Reading: Making inferences about characters
Spelling: Skill: Double Vowel Syllables - Long a: ai, ay, ae, ei, ea, ey

Science: AMSTI: Water and Climate
Social Studies: Civil War
Writing: Personal Narratives
English: REVIEW

Spelling List for November 16-20:

remain

paid

strain

claim

drain

aid

rainbow

exclaim

eight

weigh

reign

great

they

aerial

away

delay

Friday

display

today

Homework

Read for 30 minutes
Study spelling words

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Announcements:

Please make sure your child has headphones and a water bottle.

AR Goals for the 2nd nine weeks are set!

Fall picture day is November 9

No need to send back any of the reports sent home on Friday.

Virtual Book Fair is next week. I will send out a link.

What We are Learning this Week:

Math: Relating multiplication and division
Reading: Making inferences about characters
Spelling: VC/V Closed Syllable Rule
Science: AMSTI: Water and Climate
Social Studies: Economics
Writing: Personal Narratives
English: Contractions

Spelling List for November 2-6:

salad

atom

cabin

closet

comic

finish

habit

limit

melon

planet

relish

seven

solid

visit

comet

Homework

Read for 30 minutes
Study spelling words

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Announcements:

Please make sure your child has headphones and a water bottle.

Remind your child that all third grade students will go to the gym in the mornings instead of the hallway. They will STILL enter through the front doors like normal. If your child arrives after 7:45, they will come straight to the classroom.

Lessons will no longer be recorded unless someone is absent. If someone is absent, the lessons will be recorded and uploaded into Schoology. (if your child checks out for an appointment, I will just catch them up when they return rather than recording)

I have not heard anything about dressing up on Friday, Oct. 30th, but I will send out an email when I get word if students will be allowed to wear their costumes.

We will be putting more emphasis on AR reading this nine weeks. Goals will be set in Renaissance Learning. AR is an INDEPENDENT activity. Students must read for 30 minutes each night, and are responsible for taking their tests when they get to school. They will have time in the morning when they get to school, as well as during reading centers.

What We are Learning this Week:

Math: Multiplication strategies (continued)
Reading: Making inferences about characters based on pictures, events, and dialogue
Spelling: open syllables (the V/CV rule)
Science: Weather and Climate (AMSTI unit)
Social Studies: Population dispersion (vikings)
Writing: Personal Narratives
English: singular and plural nouns, possessive nouns and possessive pronouns

Spelling List for October 26-30:

basic

basin

bonus

crazy

deduct

donate

erase

event

female

fever

agent

brutal

equal

even

evil

final

frequent

human

baby

babies

Homework

Read for 30 minutes
Study spelling words

Red Ribbon Week

Monday - Mustache day
Tuesday - Red with sunglasses
Wednesday - Tie Dye
Thursday - Emoji
Friday - Superhero

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Announcements:

Please make sure your child has HEADPHONES, A WATER BOTTLE, SCISSORS, GLUE, and CRAYONS.

No School Wednesday, November 11

AR Goals for the 2nd nine weeks are set. Please remember that students should be reading books at home, and taking tests when they get to school.

Fall picture day is Monday, November 9!!

No need to send back any of the reports sent home on Friday.

Virtual Book Fair is next week.

What We are Learning this Week:

Math: Multiplication and Division patterns
Reading: Making inferences about characters
Spelling: -Cle syllables
Science: AMSTI: Water and Climate
Social Studies: Civil War
Writing: Personal Narratives
English: Contractions

Spelling List - November 9-13

Skill: -Cle rule

ankle

apple

saddle

bottle

cattle

stable

puzzle

circle

cradle

turtle

uncle

eagle

fable

stumble

twinkle

Homework

Read for 30 minutes
Study spelling words

REMOTE STUDENTS CLASSWORK CHECKLIST:
(please check back daily for updates)

Monday:

Math: Worksheet (in Schoology), 11/9 Quick Check, Freckle Math,
Reading: 20 minutes of Lexia, Read for 30 minutes,
English: Contractions cut and paste
Writing: Write a personal narrative
Science/Social Studies: Complete Brainpop assignments (you will find it in your Brainpop Dashboard), complete nature hunt.

Tuesday

Math: 11/10 Quick Check, Worksheet (in Schoology), Freckle Math
Reading: 20 minutes of Lexia
English: Practice with contractions
Writing: Continue on Personal Narrative
Science/Social Studies: Watch Lesson and answer the following questions - How could you figure out how much water you would use if you brushed your teeth and left the water running? About how much water do you drink at one time? In a day? How does that compare to a camel?

Wednesday

No School

Thursday

Math
Reading: 20 minutes of Lexia
English
Writing
Science/Social Studies

Friday

Math
Reading: Reading Test, 20 minutes of Lexia
English
Writing
Science/Social Studies

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Zoom Support 9:30am-10:30am Daily:
Meeting ID 874-1624-6099

Password 372339

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Announcements:
- Field trip forms came home on wednesday.
- Huntsville History Scrapbook: I will be extending the due date for this assignment due to computers being left here at school.
- Computers - Computer will be staying at school until after ACAP.

Homework:
- Read for 15-30 minutes and record reading on reading log. I will be checking these reading logs this semester to ensure that students are completing them.
- Complete any unfinished work.
- Continue memorizing Multiplication Facts!!!!
- Math Spiral Sheet
- Study Spelling Words
- Huntsville History Project (EXTENDED DUE DATE!)

Reading:
Expository Nonfiction - We will work on making inferences and text to self connections. We will also be focusing on ACAP preparations.

Math:
Measurement - EnVision Chapter 14. We will also be focusing on ACAP preparations.

Writing:
Opinion Writing

Science:
We will be continuing our AMSTI kits that focus on Force and Motion. We will be designing Lunar Vehicles this week.

Social Studies:
Our Huntsville lessons - these will come in handy on our field trip on the 25th.

ACAP:
This year the state has decided to do the ACAP as our standardized test. This will not be happening until after spring break, but I wanted to go ahead and make you aware of it, because it is going to be a very difficult test. Below is a link to a practice test. Unfortunately, will we have to spend class time learning how to take this test.
https://wbte.drcedirect.com/AL/portals/al/ott1?adminId=560819
(link only works on Google Chrome)

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Announcements:
- Field trip forms coming home Wednesday.
- This is the last week to meet AR goals! Please remember that students must meet their AR goal 3/4 times in order to go on the end of the year AR trip.
- On January 24th I sent out a homework assignment called Huntsville History Scrapbook. I spent 30 minutes explaining what was expected, and showing examples. Students can create an actual scrapbook, or create a PowerPoint. They will be graded for their effort, and for having all of the necessary elements. Students will give an oral presentation of their project when they have completed it. Please feel free to e-mail me with any questions you might have regarding this assignment.
- Computers - Your child's computer will need to stay at school for the week of spring break, March 30th-April 3, because we will be using them the following week for ACAP testing. During ACAP testing, computers will not be coming home (keep this in mind when working on the Huntsville History project).
- Read Across America Week -
Monday: Story tellers from Ghana and Cuba
Tuesday: Readers are superheroes - dress as your favorite super hero
Wednesday: Get comfy and READ READ READ - Wear pjs, bring a blanket and flashlight and get ready to curl up with a good book.
Thursday: Dress like a twin - older students will pair with younger students for buddy reading.
Friday: CHARACTER PARADE! Dress like your favorite storybook character... remember... this is NOT halloween! Students need to dress like a book character.

Homework:
- Read for 15-30 minutes and record reading on reading log. I will be checking these reading logs this semester to ensure that students are completing them.
- Complete any unfinished work.
- Continue memorizing Multiplication Facts!!!!
- Math Spiral Sheet
- Study Spelling Words
- Huntsville History Project

Reading:
Expository Nonfiction - We will work on making inferences and text to self connections. We will also be focusing on ACAP preparations.

Math:
Elapsed time - EnVision Chapter 14. We will also be focusing on ACAP preparations.

Writing:
Opinion Writing

Science:
We will be continuing our AMSTI kits that focus on Force and Motion. We will be designing Lunar Vehicles this week.

Social Studies:
Our Huntsville lessons - these will come in handy on our field trip on the 25th.

ACAP:
This year the state has decided to do the ACAP as our standardized test. This will not be happening until after spring break, but I wanted to go ahead and make you aware of it, because it is going to be a very difficult test. Below is a link to a practice test. Unfortunately, will we have to spend class time learning how to take this test.
https://wbte.drcedirect.com/AL/portals/al/ott1?adminId=560819
(link only works on Google Chrome)

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Announcements:
- On January 24th I sent out a homework assignment called Huntsville History Scrapbook. I spent 30 minutes explaining what was expected, and showing examples. Students can create an actual scrapbook, or create a PowerPoint. They will be graded for their effort, and for having all of the necessary elements. Students will give an oral presentation of their project when they have completed it. Please feel free to e-mail me with any questions you might have regarding this assignment.
- Computers - Your child's computer will need to stay at school for the week of spring break, March 30th-April 3, because we will be using them the following week for ACAP testing. During ACAP testing, computers will not be coming home (keep this in mind when working on the Huntsville History project).

Homework:
- Read for 15-30 minutes and record reading on reading log. I will be checking these reading logs this semester to ensure that students are completing them.
- Complete any unfinished work.
- Continue memorizing Multiplication Facts!!!!
- Math Spiral Sheet
- Study Spelling Words
- Huntsville History Project

Reading:
Opinion articles. We will focus on identifying the author's point of view.

Math:
We are finishing up fractions this week. We have been working on comparing fractions through models, number line, and just by understanding the size of fractional parts.

Writing:
Opinion Writing

Science:
We will be continuing our AMSTI kits that focus on Force and Motion. We will be designing Lunar Vehicles this week.

ACAP:
This year the state has decided to do the ACAP as our standardized test. This will not be happening until after spring break, but I wanted to go ahead and make you aware of it, because it is going to be a very difficult test. Below is a link to a practice test. Unfortunately, will we have to spend class time learning how to take this test.
https://wbte.drcedirect.com/AL/portals/al/ott1?adminId=560819
(link only works on Google Chrome)

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Announcements:
- On January 24th I sent out a homework assignment called Huntsville History Scrapbook. I spent 30 minutes explaining what was expected, and showing examples. Students can create an actual scrapbook, or create a PowerPoint. They will be graded for their effort, and for having all of the necessary elements. Students will give an oral presentation of their project when they have completed it. Please feel free to e-mail me with any questions you might have regarding this assignment.
- Computers - Your child's computer will need to stay at school for the week of spring break, March 30th-April 3, because we will be using them the following week for ACAP testing. During ACAP testing, computers will not be coming home (keep this in mind when working on the Huntsville History project).

Homework:
- Read for 15-30 minutes and record reading on reading log. I will be checking these reading logs this semester to ensure that students are completing them.
- Complete any unfinished work.
- Continue memorizing Multiplication Facts!!!!
- Math Spiral Sheet
- Study Spelling Words
- Huntsville History Project

Reading:
This week we will still be working in expository nonfiction texts. We will focus on wondering a questioning as it relates to expository nonfiction.

Math:
Fractions Continued! Envision lessons 13.1-13.4
Your child can access the textbook through Pearson Easy Bridge on their Clever account.

Writing:
We will be finishing our Black History Month biographies this week. If they are not complete by Friday, they will be sent home as weekend homework.

Science:
We will be continuing our AMSTI kits that focus on Force and Motion. We will be designing Lunar Vehicles this week.

ACAP:
This year the state has decided to do the ACAP as our standardized test. This will not be happening until after spring break, but I wanted to go ahead and make you aware of it, because it is going to be a very difficult test. Below is a link to a practice test. Unfortunately, will we have to spend class time learning how to take this test.
https://wbte.drcedirect.com/AL/portals/al/ott1?adminId=560819
(link only works on Google Chrome)

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Announcements:
- On January 24th I sent out a homework assignment called Huntsville History Scrapbook. I spent 30 minutes explaining what was expected, and showing examples. Students can create an actual scrapbook, or create a PowerPoint. They will be graded for their effort, and for having all of the necessary elements. Students will give an oral presentation of their project when they have completed it. Please feel free to e-mail me with any questions you might have regarding this assignment.
-  Candy Grams will be sold by student council February 3-13. Students can buy them for other students or teachers in the school for $0.75ea or 3 for $5.
- Valentines Day Party will be on February 14th at 1:30pm. I sent out a list of names for your child to fill out one valentine for each person in the class. Please remember to send a box or bag to put them in.
- Computers - Your child's computer will need to stay at school for the week of spring break, March 30th-April 3, because we will be using them the following week for ACAP testing. During ACAP testing, computers will not be coming home (keep this in mind when working on the Huntsville History project).

Homework:
- Read for 15-30 minutes and record reading on reading log. I will be checking these reading logs this semester to ensure that students are completing them.
- Complete any unfinished work.
- Continue memorizing Multiplication Facts!!!! Students can
- Math Spiral Sheet
- Study Spelling
- Huntsville History Project

Reading:
This week we will still be working in expository nonfiction texts. We will focus on wondering a questioning as it relates to expository nonfiction.

Math:
FRACTIONS!! Envision lessons 12.5 - 12.8 and Topic 12 Test.
Your child can access the textbook through their Clever account

Parents, I BEG you... please do not tell your child that you hate fractions or how difficult fractions were for you as a child. They will inevitably bring this mindset into the classroom. Please simply encourage them to enjoy fractions, and to do their very best!!

Writing:
Technical writing and persuasive writing.

Science:
We will be continuing our AMSTI kits that focus on Force and Motion. We will be designing Lunar Vehicles this week.

ACAP:
This year the state has decided to do the ACAP as our standardized test. This will not be happening until after spring break, but I wanted to go ahead and make you aware of it, because it is going to be a very difficult test. Below is a link to a practice test. Unfortunately, will we have to spend class time learning how to take this test.
https://wbte.drcedirect.com/AL/portals/al/ott1?adminId=560819
(link only works on Google Chrome)

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Announcements:
- Progress Reports come home on Feb. 4th
- On January 24th I sent out a homework assignment called Huntsville History Scrapbook. I spent 30 minutes explaining what was expected, and showing examples. Students can create an actual scrapbook, or create a PowerPoint. They will be graded for their effort, and for having all of the necessary elements. Students will give an oral presentation of their project when they have completed it. Please feel free to e-mail me with any questions you might have regarding this assignment.
-  Candy Grams will be sold by student council February 3-13. Students can buy them for other students or teachers in the school for $0.75ea or 3 for $5.
- Please consider purchasing Nothing Bunt Cakes from 4th grade to support their field trip to Montgomery this spring.

Homework:
- Read for 15-30 minutes and record reading on reading log. I will be checking these reading logs this semester to ensure that students are completing them.
- Complete any unfinished work.
- Continue memorizing Multiplication Facts!!!! Students can
- Math Spiral Sheet
- Study Spelling
- Huntsville History Project

Reading:
This week we will be working in expository nonfiction texts. We will focus on wondering a questioning as it relates to expository nonfiction.

Math:
FRACTIONS!! Envision lessons 12.1 - 12.5.
Your child can access the textbook through their Clever account

Parents, I BEG you... please do not tell your child that you hate fractions or how difficult fractions were for you as a child. They will inevitably bring this mindset into the classroom. Please simply encourage them to enjoy fractions, and to do their very best!!

Writing:
We will be starting technical writing this week. Recipes, instructions, etc.

Science:
We will be continuing our AMSTI kits that focus on Force and Motion. We will be designing Lunar Vehicles this week.

ACAP:
This year the state has decided to do the ACAP as our standardized test. This will not be happening until after spring break, but I wanted to go ahead and make you aware of it, because it is going to be a very difficult test. Below is a link to a practice test. Unfortunately, will we have to spend class time learning how to take this test.
https://wbte.drcedirect.com/AL/portals/al/ott1?adminId=560819
(link only works on Google Chrome)

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Announcements:
- Progress Reports come home on Feb. 4th
- On Friday (Jan 24th), I sent out a homework assignment called Huntsville History Scrapbook. I spent 30 minutes explaining what was expected, and showing examples. Students can create an actual scrapbook, or create a PowerPoint. They will be graded for their effort, and for having all of the necessary elements. Students will give an oral presentation of their project when they have completed it. Please feel free to e-mail me with any questions you might have regarding this assignment.

Homework:
- Read for 15-30 minutes and record reading on reading log. I will be checking these reading logs this semester to ensure that students are completing them.
- Complete unfinished work
- Continue memorizing Multiplication Facts!!!!
- Math Spiral Sheet
- Study Spelling
- Huntsville History Project

Reading:
This week we will continue working in nonfiction texts. We will focus on text features, and how to identify what we've learned from the text.

Math:
FRACTIONS!! We will not be using any EnVision lessons this week, but you can work with your child at home... maybe bake some cookies or use legos or Play-Doh to reinforce what they have learned.
Parents, I BEG you... please do not tell your child that you hate fractions or how difficult fractions were for you as a child. They will inevitably bring this mindset into the classroom. Please simply encourage them to enjoy fractions, and to do their very best!!

Writing:
We are continuing to work on expository nonfiction.

Science:
We will be continuing our AMSTI kits that focus on Force and Motion. We will talk a lot about the engineering and design process.

ACAP:
This year the state has decided to do the ACAP as our standardized test. This will not be happening until after spring break, but I wanted to go ahead and make you aware of it, because it is going to be a very difficult test. Below is a link to a practice test. Unfortunately, will we have to spend class time learning how to take this test.
https://wbte.drcedirect.com/AL/portals/al/ott1?adminId=560819

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Announcements:

Homework:
- Read for 15-30 minutes and record reading on reading log. I will be checking these reading logs this semester to ensure that students are completing them.
- Complete unfinished work
- Continue memorizing Multiplication Facts!!!!
- Math Spiral Sheet
- Study Spelling

Reading:
This week we will continue working in nonfiction texts. We will focus on text features, and how to identify what we've learned from the text.

Math:
FRACTIONS!! We will not be using any EnVision lessons this week, but you can work with your child at home... maybe bake some cookies or use legos or Play-Doh to reinforce what they have learned.
Parents, I BEG you... please do not tell your child that you hate fractions or how difficult fractions were for you as a child. They will inevitably bring this mindset into the classroom. Please simply encourage them to enjoy fractions, and to do their very best!!

Writing:
We are continuing to work on expository nonfiction.

Science:
We will be continuing our AMSTI kits that focus on Force and Motion. We will talk a lot about the engineering and design process.

ACAP:
This year the state has decided to do the ACAP as our standardized test. This will not be happening until after spring break, but I wanted to go ahead and make you aware of it, because it is going to be a very difficult test. Below is a link to a practice test. Unfortunately, will we have to spend class time learning how to take this test.
https://wbte.drcedirect.com/AL/portals/al/ott1?adminId=560819

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Announcements:
Please be sure to review the info that came home from Mrs. Richardson about the Safer Smarter Kids abuse prevention program that she will be doing with the kids this week.

Homework:
- Read for 15-30 minutes and record reading on reading log. I will be checking these reading logs this semester to ensure that students are completing them.
- Complete unfinished work
- Continue memorizing Multiplication Facts!!!!
- Math Spiral Sheet
- Study Spelling

Reading:
This week we will begin working in nonfiction texts. We will focus on text features, and how to identify what we've learned from the text.

Math:
This week we will be working on solving two step equations using all
operations.
EnVision Unit 11 Lessons 1-4 and Test

Writing:
We are continuing to work on expository nonfiction

Science:
We will be continuing out new AMSTI kits that focus on Force and Motion. We will talk a lot about the engineering and design process. These are some of my favorite lessons, and I think your kiddos will enjoy them.

ACAP:
This year the state has decided to do the ACAP as our standardized test. This will not be happening until after spring break, but I wanted to go ahead and make you aware of it, because it is going to be a very difficult test. Below is a link to a practice test. Unfortunately, will we have to spend class time learning how to take this test.
https://wbte.drcedirect.com/AL/portals/al/ott1?adminId=560819

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Happy New Year!!

Announcements:
I hope you all had a fabulous holiday season! It went by way too fast, as it always does!
Please see ACAP section at the bottom of this update.

Homework:
- Read for 15-30 minutes and record reading on reading log. I will be checking these reading logs this semester to ensure that students are completing them.
- Complete unfinished work
- Continue memorizing Multiplication Facts
- Math Spiral Sheet
- Study Spelling

Reading:
This week we will begin working in nonfiction texts. We will focus on text features, and how to identify what we've learned from the text.

Math:
We will be circling back to multiplication, and focusing on multiplying numbers by multiples of 10.
EnVision Unit 10 Lessons 1-4 and Test
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Writing:
We are continuing to work on expository nonfiction this week.

Science:
We will be getting out new AMSTI kits that focus on Force and Motion. We will talk a lot about the engineering and design process. These are some of my favorite lessons, and I think your kiddos will enjoy them.

ACAP:
This year the state has decided to do the ACAP as our standardized test. This will not be happening until after spring break, but I wanted to go ahead and make you aware of it, because it is going to be a very difficult test. Below is a link to a practice test. Unfortunately, will we have to spend class time learning how to take this test.
https://wbte.drcedirect.com/AL/portals/al/ott1?adminId=560819

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Announcements:

- School-wide Christmas program December 17. More information came out about this in Wednesday Folders.
- School-wide movie day. Students MUST have a permission slip in order to participate in the school-wide movie day next week.
- Also, don't forget to send in those permission slips for our field trip on the 20th.
- Class Christmas party will be on December 19th at 1:30.
- If we did not get to have a conference yet, please e-mail me after Christmas break to set one up.
- Unfinished Work: All work must be completed this week. Ask your child if they have any unfinished (1) Math Quick Checks (2) Freckle assignments (3) Math worksheets (4) Writing assignments or (5) Cursive writing pages.
- PBIS party is this week. Students must have all work completed in order to attend.

Homework:
- Read for 15-30 minutes and record reading on reading log.
- Complete unfinished work
- Continue memorizing Multiplication Facts
- Math Spiral Sheet
- Study Spelling

Reading:
Review

Math:
Review

Writing:
We are working on expository nonfiction.

Science:
We are finishing up our study of Water and Climate.

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I hope everyone has a wonderful and relaxing Thanksgiving Holiday.

Announcements:
- STAR Reading and Math will take place this week.
- School-wide Christmas program December 17. More information came out about this in Wednesday Folders.
- School-wide movie day. Students MUST have a permission slip in order to participate in the school-wide movie day next week.
- Also, don't forget to send in those permission slips for our field trip on the 20th.
- Class Christmas party will be on December 19th at 1:30.
- Unfinished Work: All work must be completed this week. Ask your child if they have any unfinished (1) Math Quick Checks (2) Freckle assignments (3) Math worksheets (4) Writing assignments or (5) Cursive writing pages .

Homework:
- Read for 15-30 minutes and record reading on reading log.
- Continue memorizing Multiplication Facts
- Math Spiral Sheet
- Study Spelling

Reading:
Wondering/question. Making inferences. Visualizing.

Math:
EnVision Topic 9 Lessons 6-9, review, and topic test.

Writing:
We are working on expository nonfiction. Many students have not finished their previous writing assignments, and have had to bring them home. Anything unfinished will result in a poor grade in the grade book.

Science:
We are continuing our study of Water and Climate.

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I hope everyone has a wonderful and relaxing Thanksgiving Holiday.

Announcements:
- School-wide Christmas program December 17. More information coming out about this soo
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Homework:
- Read for 15-30 minutes and record reading on reading log.
- Continue memorizing Multiplication Facts
- Math Spiral Sheet
- Study Spelling (Students have a sheet in their binder.  I will no longer be posting them on here. If your child's gets lost, please e-mail me and I will send you a digital copy.)

Reading:
Wondering/question. Making inferences. Visualizing.

Math:
EnVision Topic 9 Lessons 1-5

Writing:

English:

Science:
We are continuing our study of Water and Climate.

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Fall Conferences-
Available conference times this week and next week:
Monday 11/18.     2:50pm, 3:00pm, 3:20pm, 3:40pm
Tuesday 11/19       2:50pm, 3:00pm, 3:20pm, 3:40pm
Thursday 11/21       2:30pm, 2:50pm, 3:10pm, 3:30pm
Please let me know if you need to schedule a conference before school starts one morning, or during PE time at 1:10 or 1:30.

Announcements:
- School-wide Christmas program December 17
- The Lucky Dogs program is Monday. I MUST have the permission slip that came home in Wednesday folders in order for your child to attend.

Homework:
- Read for 15-30 minutes and record reading on reading log.
- Continue memorizing Multiplication Facts
- Math Spiral Sheet
- Study Spelling (Students have a sheet in their binder.  I will no longer be posting them on here. If your child's gets lost, please e-mail me and I will send you a digital copy.)

Reading:
Wondering/question. Making inferences. Visualizing.

Math:
EnVision Topic 8 Lessons 5-9 (last week we did lessons 1-4)
Properties of addition. Rounding or using compatible numbers to estimate a sum or difference. One-step and multi-step problems using strategies based on the relationship between addition and subtraction.
Online assessment on Friday.

Writing:
We will continue writing fiction stories this week. We are currently working on personification. Students have chosen an object to write about, and they are writing about the "life" of that object. It sounds a bit silly, but it always ends up being a really fun piece of writing.

English:
Nouns continued

Science:
We are continuing our study of Water and Climate. We have been learning about the densities of hot vs cold water and air. This is a difficult concept to understand (since it's something we can't physically see with our eyes), but your kiddos have done a fabulous job grasping what they can about this concept.

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Fall Conferences-
Available conference times this week and next week:
Tuesday 11/12       2:50pm, 3:00pm, 3:20pm, 3:40pm
Thursday 11/7       2:30pm, 2:50pm, 3:10pm, 3:30pm
Monday 11/18       2:30pm, 2:50pm, 3:10pm, 3:30pm
Tuesday 11/19      2:30pm, 2:50pm, 3:10pm, 3:30pm
Thursday 11/20    2:30pm, 2:50pm, 3:10pm, 3:30pm

Announcements:
Book fair is this week. Your child will be able to browse today, and will be given the opportunity to buy on Thursday. They will bring home their wishlists today. If you wish for them to purchase something, please send money with them on Thursday.

Homework:
- Read for 15-30 minutes and record reading on reading log.
- Continue memorizing Multiplication Facts
- Math Spiral Sheet
- Study Spelling (Students have a sheet in their binder.  I will no longer be posting them on here. If your child's gets lost, please e-mail me and I will send you a digital copy.)

Reading:
We will be reading the story Brave Irene. We will be wondering and questioning, and using those questions to discuss the story. We will also continue visualizing and making inferences. Students can always practice these skills at home during their nightly reading.

Math:
This week we are moving into the properties of addition.

Writing:
We will continue writing fiction stories this week. We are currently working on personification. Students have chosen an object to write about, and they are writing about the "life" of that object. It sounds a bit silly, but it always ends up being a really fun piece of writing.

English:
Nouns continued

Science:
We are continuing our study of Water and Climate. We have been learning about the densities of hot vs cold water and air. This is a difficult concept to understand (since it's something we can't physically see with our eyes), but your kiddos have done a fabulous job grasping what they can about this concept.

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Announcements:
- On January 24th I sent out a homework assignment called Huntsville History Scrapbook. I spent 30 minutes explaining what was expected, and showing examples. Students can create an actual scrapbook, or create a PowerPoint. They will be graded for their effort, and for having all of the necessary elements. Students will give an oral presentation of their project when they have completed it. Please feel free to e-mail me with any questions you might have regarding this assignment.
- Computers - Your child's computer will need to stay at school for the week of spring break, March 30th-April 3, because we will be using them the following week for ACAP testing. During ACAP testing, computers will not be coming home (keep this in mind when working on the Huntsville History project).

Homework:
- Read for 15-30 minutes and record reading on reading log. I will be checking these reading logs this semester to ensure that students are completing them.
- Complete any unfinished work.
- Continue memorizing Multiplication Facts!!!! Students can
- Math Spiral Sheet
- Study Spelling
- Huntsville History Project

Reading:

Math:
FRACTIONS!! Envision lessons 12.5 - 12.8 and Topic 12 Test.
Your child can access the textbook through their Clever account

Parents, I BEG you... please do not tell your child that you hate fractions or how difficult fractions were for you as a child. They will inevitably bring this mindset into the classroom. Please simply encourage them to enjoy fractions, and to do their very best!!

Writing:
Technical writing and persuasive writing.

Science:
We will be continuing our AMSTI kits that focus on Force and Motion. We will be designing Lunar Vehicles this week.

ACAP:
This year the state has decided to do the ACAP as our standardized test. This will not be happening until after spring break, but I wanted to go ahead and make you aware of it, because it is going to be a very difficult test. Below is a link to a practice test. Unfortunately, will we have to spend class time learning how to take this test.
https://wbte.drcedirect.com/AL/portals/al/ott1?adminId=560819
(link only works on Google Chrome)

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Fall Conferences-
Available conference times this week:
Monday 11/4      2:50pm, 2:50pm
Tuesday 11/5     2:30pm, 2:50pm,
Thursday 11/7   2:30pm, 2:50pm, 3:10pm

Announcements:
- Congratulations to our classroom spelling bee winners, Nicholas Burkholder, Michael Cosgrove, and our runner up, Danielle Brown!
- No School on November 11th
- Progress Reports November 13th

Homework:
- Read for 15-30 minutes and record reading on reading log.
- Continue memorizing Multiplication Facts
- Math Spiral Sheet
- Study Spelling (Students have a sheet in their binder.  I will no longer be posting them on here. If your child's gets lost, please e-mail me and I will send you a digital copy.)

Reading:
We will be continuing "wondering and questioning" this week. Students will learn how to use the questions they think of while reading to improve their comprehension and discussions.

Math:
We are continuing area this week. We will now be continuing the more difficult concept of measuring the area of a shape that is not divided into unit. Students will be required to analyze the different parts of the shape, find the area, and add all of the parts together.

Writing:
We will continue writing fiction stories this week.

English:
We will continue identifying nouns; common, proper, and plural.

Social Studies:
As time allows, we will be doing some more study on the constitution, and declaration since we did not get to study it much on Constitution Day a few weeks ago.

Science:
We are continuing our study of Water and Climate. Students are learning how to make their own thermometers this week. We will be learning about water expanding in the heat, and contracting when it's cold.

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Fall Conferences-
Available conference times this week:
Monday 10/28      2:50pm, 3:10pm
Tuesday 10/29     2:30pm, 2:50pm, 3:10pm,
Thursday 10/31   2:30pm, 2:50pm, 3:10pm

Announcements:
-Spelling Bee - Information came home in Wednesday folders about class and school wide spelling bees.
- I will be out on Friday November 1st. The AMAZING Mrs. Zeek will be my substitute. Your babies are in good hands.
- Red Ribbon Week - October 28-November 1 Information coming home soon.
Monday – Dress like a Tourist “The more that you read, the more things you
will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss
Tuesday-1950’s Dress up Day “They say I’m old-fashioned, and live in the past,
but sometimes I think progress progresses too fast!” – Dr. Seuss
Wednesday– Wear Boots Day “So be sure when you step, step with care and
great tact. And remember that life is a great balancing act.” – Dr. Seuss
Thursday– Dress in mix-matched clothes “Why fit in when you were born to
stand out?” – Dr. Seuss
Friday– Dress for your future job “Only you can control your future.” – Dr.
Seuss

Homework:
- Read for 15-30 minutes and record reading on reading log.
- Continue memorizing Multiplication Facts
- Math Spiral Sheet
- Study Spelling (Students have a sheet in their binder.  I will no longer be posting them on here. If your child's gets lost, please e-mail me and I will send you a digital copy.)

Reading:
We will be continuing "wondering and questioning" this week. Students will learn how to use the questions they think of while reading to improve their comprehension and discussions.

Math:
We are continuing area this week. We will now be moving into the more difficult concept of measuring the area of a shape that is not divided into unit. Students will be required to analyze the different parts of the shape, find the area, and add all of the parts together.

Writing:
We will continue writing fiction stories this week.

English:
We will continue identifying nouns; common, proper, and plural.

Social Studies:
As time allows, we will be doing some more study on the constitution, and declaration since we did not get to study it much on Constitution Day a few weeks ago.

Science:
We will continue our Weather and Climate study through Christmas. We have been observing how water reacts on different surfaces.

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Fall Conferences:
I will be starting our fall parent-teacher conferences. I will post on here each week my available times. Please e-mail me if you would like one of the 20 minute slots. If you choose the 3:10 time slot, please know that our conference MUST end at 3:30 due to my other obligations outside of work. Thank you for understanding! Please come prepared with any questions you have regarding your child's time in third grade, and I will do my best to answer those.
Monday 10/21 - 2:30, 2:50, 3:10
Tuesday 10/22 - 2:30, 2:50, 3:10
Thursday 10/24 - 2:30, 2:50, 3:10

Announcements:
-Spelling Bee - Information came home in Wednesday folders about class and school wide spelling bees.
-Fall Festival - Saturday, October 26 11:00am-2:00pm
- Red Ribbon Week - October 28-November 1 Information coming home soon.
-AR started over last week. Students will have until Christmas Break to complete their second nine week's goal. Only students who obtain all of their points, and maintain an average of 85% will go to the AR parties. Students MUST make their AR goal 3/4 quarters in order to participate in the school-wide, PTA funded AR Mystery Trip at the end of the year.
-Character Parade is on October 25th

Homework:
- Read for 15-30 minutes and record reading on reading log.
- Continue memorizing Multiplication Facts
- Math Spiral Sheet
- Study Spelling (Students have a sheet in their binder.  I will no longer be posting them on here. If your child's gets lost, please e-mail me and I will send you a digital copy.)

Reading:
We will be moving into "wondering and questioning" next week. Students will learn how to use the questions they think of while reading to improve their comprehension and discussions.

Math:
We are going to begin learning about area (LxW).

Writing:
We will continue writing fiction stories this week.

English:
We will continue identifying nouns; common, proper, and plural.

Social Studies:
As time allows, we will be doing some more study on the constitution, and declaration since we did not get to study it much on Constitution Day a few weeks ago.

Science:
We will begin our study on Weather and Climate this week.

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I hope everyone had a wonderful fall break! I enjoyed hearing about all of the things you all did as families.

Announcements:
-AR started over this week. Students will have until Christmas Break to complete their second nine week's goal. Only students who obtain all of their points, and maintain an average of 85% will go to the AR parties. Students MUST make their AR goal 3/4 quarters in order to participate in the school-wide, PTA funded AR Mystery Trip at the end of the year.
-Character Parade is on October 25th

Homework:
- Read for 15-30 minutes and record reading on reading log.
- Continue memorizing Multiplication Facts
- Math Spiral Sheet
- Study Spelling (Students have a sheet in their binder.  I will no longer be posting them on here. If your child's gets lost, please e-mail me and I will send you a digital copy.)

Reading:
This week we are finishing up our unit on inferencing. We  will be moving into "wondering and questioning" next week.

Math:
We are finishing up our multiplication lessons, but that doesn't mean we are finished with it. We will be moving into perimeter and area next week, which means that having addition and multiplication facts memorized will be extremely useful.
How division and multiplication are related.
How can unknown multiplication facts be found using known facts?
How are multiplication and division related?
How can unknown division facts be found using known multiplication facts?

Writing:
We are beginning fiction writing this week.

English:
We will continue identifying complete and incomplete sentences, and we will be working on identifying nouns.

Social Studies:
If time allows, we will be doing some more study on the constitution, and declaration since we did not get to study it much on Constitution Day a few weeks ago.

Science:
We are finishing up our study on Heredity and Diversity. We will soon begin our study on Weather and Climate.

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Announcements:
-AR Ends October 4th! A letter came home a few weeks ago about how to keep track of your student's AR goals. Please remember that students do not get all of the necessary time to meet their goals during class time. Reading MUST be done at home in order for them to accomplish this. They are allowed to take tests in the morning time, and during reading centers.
-Fall Break is October 7-11!
- Field trip is on MONDAY. If you volunteered to chaperone, I will see you at 8:15 on Monday morning! :)
- Because of Winn-Dixie celebration: For our kiddos who do not participate in GATE on Wednesdays, we have been having a book club during that time. We are almost finished with our book, Because of Winn-Dixie. Your child should have received an orange form for permission to watch the movie during lunch, and a list for a few goodies to bring. We have SEVERAL people who signed up to bring a jar of pickles, so if you would like to bring something else, let me know.
-New seating arrangement: I have had quite a few parents request a new seating placement for their child. Please know that I want to honor your requests as quickly as possibly, but making a new seating chart is somewhat like rocket science. I will be switching everyone's seating arrangement after Fall Break.

Homework:
- Read for 15-30 minutes and record reading on reading log.
- Memorize Multiplication Facts!! At this point, students should have almost all of their facts memorized. It is CRUCIAL that they memorize them, because everything we do from here on out requires automaticity with multiplication facts.
- Math Spiral Sheet
- Study Spelling

Reading:
This week we will be reading The Raft. We will continue talking about making inferences about the character based on the character's actions and the illustrations in the book. We will also be discussing character development.

Math:
How division and multiplication are related.
How can unknown multiplication facts be found using known facts?
How are multiplication and division related?
How can unknown division facts be found using known multiplication facts?

Writing:
I thought last week we had finished personal narratives, but I was wrong. We will be publishing ONE more personal narrative before we move into fiction after fall break.

English:
We will continue identifying complete and incomplete sentences, and we will be working on identifying nouns.

Social Studies:

Science:
SPACE WEEK

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Announcements:
-FUN RUN September 25.
-AR Ends October 4th! A letter came home a few weeks ago about how to keep track of your student's AR goals. Please remember that students do not get all of the necessary time to meet their goals during class time. Reading MUST be done at home in order for them to accomplish this. They are allowed to take tests in the morning time, and during reading centers.
- We will have a PBIS party (PBIS = positive behavioral interventions and support) in a few weeks. Students must have good behavior in order to be able to go. If a student has moved their clip down 3 or more times in a month AND/OR has 5 or more pieces of unfinished work, then they will not be allowed to attend.
-Fall Break is October 7-11!
- Field trip forms/money due by Wednesday. Our trip is on the 30th. If you volunteered to chaperone, you can meet us at the school at 8:15. We will leave around 8:30. You an drive or ride the bus.

Homework:
*Parents, this might look like a lot, but your kiddos need your help to pace themselves! This should be no more than 1 hour each night if paced properly. If your child is spending more than 1 hour on homework, please contact me so that we can problem solve together to ensure your child still has time to be a child! :)
- Read for 15-30 minutes and record reading on reading log.
- Memorize 2's, 3's, 4's, 5's, 6's and 7's timetables (multiplication table in binders). I encourage you to make flash cards at home! Remember, these must be mastered before leaving 3rd grade!
- *NEW: Math Spiral Sheet - This has concepts we are currently learning as well as concepts that students should already know. You can use the Mon-Thur schedule given, or students can complete it all at once. It must be turned in on Friday morning.
- Study Spelling (word list posted each Monday afternoon after pretest):

Reading:
This week we will be reading Boundless Grace, and Amazing Grace. We will continue talking about making inferences about the character based on the character's actions and the illustrations in the book. We will also be discussing character development.

Math:
We are beginning Topic 4 on division strategies. Please know that if you would ever like to know more about what we are doing, your child has an online textbook. You can find it by going to their Clever account, clicking on Pearson EasyBridge,  click the Pearson Realize icon on the right, and then go to the correct topic number under the green "browse" section. Your child should be able to answer the following questions when we are finished with this unit.

How can unknown multiplication facts be found using known facts?
How are multiplication and division related?
How can unknown division facts be found using known multiplication facts?

Writing:
This will be our last week writing Personal Narratives.
We are also working very hard on our cursive. We will have a cursive assessment coming up very soon. Your kiddos have worked VERY hard on their cursive, and it is looking BEAUTIFUL!!

English:
We will continue working on compound and complex sentences, and deciding which conjunction to use.

Social Studies:
We are studying how humans, and the environment interact.

Science:
AMSTI Heridity and Diversity - We will continue studying plants and their growth cycle. Then we will be moving right into studying a little bit about the skeletal system.

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Announcements:
- I am still missing quite a few permission slips and payments for our field trip on the 30th. Those are due by the 25th. If you are unable to pay the $10, please let me know so that we can see what we can work out.
- If you choose to purchase books from scholastic. Please don't forget to use our class code QPPYR!
-FUN RUN September 25.
-AR Ends October 4th! A letter came home a few weeks ago about how to keep track of your student's AR goals.
- We will have a PBIS party in a few weeks. Students must have good behavior in order to be able to go. If a student has moved their clip down 3 or more times in a month AND/OR has 5 or more pieces of unfinished work, then they will not be allowed to attend.

Homework:
*Parents, this might look like a lot, but your kiddos need your help to pace themselves! This should be no more than 1 hour each night if paced properly.

- Read for 15-30 minutes and record reading on reading log.
- Memorize 2's, 3's, 4's, 5's, 6's and 7's timetables (multiplication table in binders). I encourage you to make flash cards at home! Remember, these must be mastered before leaving 3rd grade!
- NEW: Math Spiral Sheet - This has concepts we are currently learning as well as concepts that students should already know. You can use the Mon-Thur schedule given, or students can complete it all at once. It must be turned in on Friday morning.
- Study Spelling (word list posted each Monday afternoon after pretest):
salad atom cabin closet comic finish habit limit melon planet relish seven solid

visit comet
-Optional: In honor of Constitution Day on September 17, we will be doing a quick study of the US constitution. Students will be given a copy of the preamble to take home to memorize. Students will receive a special treat for memorizing it. Students will also be given a game to play in order to help them memorize it.

Reading:
This week we will be reading Julius, the Baby of the World. We will continue talking about making inferences about the character based on the character's actions and the illustrations in the book.

Math:
We are still working on multiplication strategies. Your child should be able to answer over the coming weeks are:
How can unknown multiplication facts be found using known facts?
How are multiplication and division related?
How can unknown division facts be found using known multiplication facts?
TOPIC 3 Test will be on Friday September 20th

Writing:
Personal Narratives continued

Social Studies:
We are studying how humans, and the environment

Science:
AMSTI Heridity and Diversity - We will continue studying plants and their growth cycle.

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Announcements:
- SOCIAL STUDIES TEST ON TUESDAY. This is based on our graphic of the globe. Students will need to know all of the things on that graphic (there is one below).
- Please check the email about the NEW permission slips that came home. Our field trip date changed to Sept. 20, so I will need the updated form in order for your child to attend.
- Fun Run on September 25th. Folders for money collection came home Wednesday.
- If you choose to purchase books from scholastic. Please don't forget to use our class code QPPYR!
- We will have a PBIS party in a few weeks. Students must have good behavior in order to be able to go. If a student has moved their clip down multiple times a month leading up to the party, then they will not be allowed to attend. So far, everyone is on track to attend!

Homework:
- Read for 15-30 minutes and record reading on reading log.
- Memorize 2's, 3's, 4's, 5's and 6's timetables (multiplication table in binders). I encourage you to make flash cards at home! Remember, these must be mastered before leaving 3rd grade!
- Study Spelling (word list posted each Monday afternoon after pretest):

Reading:
This week we will be reading The Paper Bag Princess. We will be talking about making inferences about the character based on the character's actions and the illustrations in the book.

Math:
We are moving into topic three this week. The questions your child will be able to answer over the coming weeks are:
How can unknown multiplication facts be found using known facts?
How are multiplication and division related?
How can unknown division facts be found using known multiplication facts?

Writing:
Personal Narratives

Social Studies:
- We will have our test on continents and oceans on Tuesday. Your child has a study guide in their binder, and there is one attached below. I showed them the test, so they are already aware of what to expect. It is nothing too difficult.

Science:
AMSTI Heridity and Diversity - We will continue studying plants and their growth cycle.

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Announcements:
- Labor Day Monday - Enjoy the day off!!
- Math Topic 2 test will be on Friday. This will be on all of the multiplication strategies we have learned during this topic (listed below in math section).
- Permission slips for our first field trip will be coming home in Wednesday folders.
- Progress Reports will be in Wednesday folders.

Homework:
- Read for 15-30 minutes and record reading on reading log
- Memorize 2's, 3's, 4's and 5's timetables (multiplication table in binders). I encourage you to make flash cards at home! :)
Spelling (word posted each Monday afternoon after pretest):
afford, artist, burden, carpet, confirm, corner, correct, expert, farmer, burglar, afforded, circular, correction, different, senator

Reading:
This week we will be reading Aunt Flossie's Hats. We will continue talking about what it means to visualize while we read. We will practice visualizing by drawing what we picture in our heads when we read. This can be done at home as well when you read with your child, or when they read independently.

Math:
Multiplication strategies continued. So far in this topic we have covered:
- 2 and 5 as factors
- 9 as a factor
- Identity property (1x6=6) and Zero Property (0x6=0)
- Multiplying by 10
- Multiplication facts 0, 1, 2, 5, 9, 10
This week we will cover problem solving, and using models. We will have a review, and take the topic test on Wednesday.

Writing:
Personal Narratives

Social Studies:
This week we will continue talking about the globe. Students have a study guide in their binders that shows information they need to know about the globe such as continents, oceans, equator, prime meridian, latitude and longitude, and cardinal and intermediate directions. We will have a quiz on this sometime during the week of Sept. 9-13. There is a picture below of the one I created, if your kiddos cannot read their own.

Science:
AMSTI Heridity and Diversity - We will continue studying plants and their growth cycle.

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Announcements:
- Just FYI Huntsville City Schools has asked us to remain inside for recess when the temperature is above 90*.

Homework:
- Read for 15-30 minutes and record reading on reading log
- Memorize 2's, 3's and 4's timetables (multiplication table in binders). I encourage you to make flash cards at home! :)

Spelling (word posted each Monday afternoon after pretest):

Reading:
This week we will be reading The Spooky Tail of Prewitt Peacock. We will continue talking about what it means to visualize while we read. We will practice visualizing by drawing what we picture in our heads when we read. This can be done at home as well.

Math:
Multiplication strategies continued. We have already discussed how the commutative property, arrays, and number lines can be used when multiplying. We also discussed how multiplication and division are related.

Writing:
We will begin writing our first personal narrative this week.

Social Studies:
This week we will continue talking about the globe.

Science:
AMSTI Heridity and Diversity - We will continue studying plants and their growth cycle.

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Announcements:
- GATE begins this week
- Just FYI Huntsville City Schools has asked us to remain inside for recess when the temperature is above 90*.
-STAR Reading Monday
-STAR Math on Tuesday
-If you would like  to donate to the classroom, copy/printer paper is always  needed and so very appreciated! :)
-If anyone has a used pencil sharpener you would like to donate to the classroom, it would also be greatly appreciated. Ours is not working, and we will not receive our allotted classroom fund money from HCS for a couple of month.

Homework:
- Read for 15-30 minutes
- Memorize 2's, 3's and 4's timetables (multiplication table in binders). I encourage you to make flash cards at home! :)

Spelling (word posted each Monday afternoon after pretest):
Skill: closed syllables and the VC/CV Rule
muffin, cactus, sunset, napkin, campus, rabbit, public, insect, connect, subtract

kitten, basket, lesson, problem, tablet
HFW: or, off, own

Reading:
This week we will be reading Cherries and Cherry Pits by Vera B. Williams. We will be talking about what it means to visualize while we read. We will practice visualizing by drawing what we picture in our heads when we read. This can be done at home as well.

Math:
Multiplication strategies continues. We have already discussed how the commutative property, arrays, and number lines can be used when multiplying.

Writing:
We will continue to focus on hearing and discussing what good writing sounds like. We will explore prewriting techniques. We will also study about how professional authors get ideas from real life.

Social Studies:
This week we will talk about the continents and oceans.

Science:
AMSTI Heridity and Diversity - We will continue studying plants and their growth cycle.

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Homework:
- Read for 15-30 minutes
- Practice cursive alphabet on "Sky, Grass, Dirt" chart (with expo marker)
- Memorize 2's timetable

Spelling (posted each Monday afternoon after pretest):
Skill: Plural - adding -s, -es, or changing y to i and adding es
chat, chats, run, runs, hit, hits, pot, pots, hand, hands, box, boxes, wish, wishes

class, classes, lunch, lunches, scratch, scratches

Reading:
We will begin talking about visualizing. We will be reading a story called Two Bobbies.

Math:
We will begin with the operations and algebraic thinking standards from our course of study. We will be talking this week about multiplication as repeated addition.

Writing:
We will continue to focus on hearing and discussing what good writing sounds like. We will explore prewriting techniques. We will also study about how professional authors get ideas from real life.

Social Studies:
This week we will talk about the different parts of a globe.

Science:
We will *fingers crossed* begin our AMSTI unit on Heredity and Diversity this week.

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This is where I will be posting my weekly newsletters. I will also send out emails periodically, but this is where you will find most of the info you are looking for.

Homework:

Spelling:

Reading:
Procedures

Math:
Procedures

Writing:
Procedures

Social Studies:
This week we will focus on getting to know one another, and creating a classroom environment of kindness and compassion.

Science:
STEM activities