Progress Reports and Galileo Access

Progress reports did go out today for all who were here after lunch! These reports do not include tests taken today, however. Please check with your student to get the report. Kindly review it and sign and return one copy on Tuesday. Thank you!

For Galileo, I will be sending home login names and passwords with students on Tuesday. Look for instructions for logging in and accessing your student's data (from the pretest last week) in Tuesday's newsletter.

Have a great Labor Day weekend!

Update and Homework 8/30/12

Reminder: Tomorrow is Picture Day. We just got word that students may "dress up" (wear a nice non-uniform outfit) for their pictures or have their pictures taken in school uniform. Remember to send in your order with money (or the receipt or order number if you paid online) if you wish to purchase a set of pictures. The order form tells what background and pose you want.

Progress reports: These reports will be sent out on Tuesday, Sept. 4., to allow tests through tomorrow (including the spelling test) to be reflected on them.

Remember that Monday, September 3, is the Labor Day holiday and there is no school.

Homework for tonight:

• Math: Some students need to complete Worksheet P10 (estimating by rounding numbers). These students should have taken their math textbooks home also for reference. The pages for reference are pages 24-27.
• Spelling: Write the words missed on the practice test 5 times each
• Reading: Read for 15 minutes

That's all!

Homework 8/29/12

• Spelling: Forwards/backwards words or write words 3 times each
• Reading: Read for 15 minutes

That's all!

Homework 8/28/12

• Language Arts: Practice 2 Worksheet (statements and questions) - some students completed this in class
• Math: Worksheet P9 (two digit addition with regrouping)
• Spelling
• List O - Write words 5 times each
• List 2 - Write your name in cursive 6 times (handout sheet)
• Reading: Read for 15 minutes

That's all!

Homework 8/27/12

• Math I: Worksheet P8 (adding 2 digit numbers with regrouping)
• Math II: Finish Worksheet P27 (telling time to the minute)
• Spelling:
• List 2: Write words 5 times each
• List O: Write name in cursive 6 times (handout paper)
• Reading: Read for 15 minutes
• Notes:
• Friday, August 31 is picture day.
• Progress reports go home Friday as well
• Please return permission to post perfect papers!

That's all!

Spelling Lists 8/27/12

List O

1. navy
2. forty
3. fourteen
4. fourth
5. four
6. population
7. proper
8. judge
9. weather
10. whether
11. worth
12. contain
13. figure
14. sudden
15. instead
16. throw
17. threw
18. personal
19. everything
20. rate

List 2

1. tan
2. tin
3. ton
4. bed
5. top
6. he
7. you
8. will
9. we
10. an
11. my
12. up
13. last
14. not
15. us
16. am
17. good
18. time
19. have
20. blue

Homework 8/23/12

We did the first of two Galileo assessments today, so there is no homework for math or language arts.

• Spelling: Write the words missed on the practice test 5 times each
• Reading: Read for 15 minutes

That's all!

Spelling Lists 8/22/12

List O

1. eight
2. ate
3. afraid
4. uncle
5. rather
6. comfort
7. election
8. elect
9. aboard
10. jail
11. shed
12. refuse
13. district
14. restrain
15. royal
16. objection
17. object
18. pleasure
19. measure
20. treasure

List 2

1. me
2. do
3. and
4. go
5. at
6. on
7. a
8. it
9. is
10. she
11. can
12. see
13. run
14. the
15. in
16. so
17. no
18. how
19. man
20. ten

Homework 8/22/12

• Language Arts:  Practice 1 (complete sentences)
• Math:
• P7 (adding more than two addends)
• P25 (from yesterday- time on an analog clock)
• Spelling: Write words 4 times each- spelling pretest tomorrow
• Reading: Read for 15 minutes.

Hopefully everyone got a chance to get some of this work done before they got home today!

That's all

Homework 8/21/12

• Math: Worksheet P25 (telling time and counting minutes passed on an analog clock)
• Reading: Read for 15 minutes

That's all!

Homework 8/20/12

• Math: Study for test tomorrow (Ch. 1- addition and subtraction strategies, fact families)
• Some students need to complete page 14 (Ch. 1 Review) in Math Advantage (textbook)
• Reading: Read for 15 minutes

That's all!

Homework 8/16/12

• Math: Worksheet P5 (quick subtraction strategies)
• Reading: Read for 15 minutes

That's all!

Homework 8/15/12

• Math: Worksheet P4 (make a table to solve word problems)
• Reading: Read for 15 minutes

That's all!

Please note that Scholastic Book Orders are due on Friday this week. I hope to finalize the order this weekend.
Thanks!

Homework 8/14/12

I'm so sorry that I did not get homework posted last night. However, I am delighted to say that everyone brought their homework in today! Good job!
Homework for tonight:

• Math: Worksheet P2 (easy strategies for finding sums)
• Reading: Read for 15 minutes

That's all!

Scholastic Book Ordering

Hello, Parents,
We had a great first week and I think we're really ready to dive into our 3rd grade curriculum. As I mentioned before, homework for this week was light. It will be more substantial starting next week, though it should not take more than about an hour.
Reading will continue to be a regular assignment for homework. I do have a nice-sized library in our class, but we also  participate with Scholastic Book Clubs, where students can find reasonably priced books to really get excited about. This month we have a fantastic set of book catalogs to order from, which students took home today. Orders are due next Friday, August 17.
Scholastic really likes parents to order online, so this year they are offering a certificate for a free book for students whose parents order online. Books are delivered directly to our classroom with the regular order. You can set up online ordering at:
                                  https://orders.scholastic.com/GK4VC
Our class code is GK4VC.
Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework and first week update

I am very pleased that most students are practicing our procedures very well. Good job all!
The heat is wearing on all of us and is predicted to continue for some time.  In order to head off any heat related problems, we are:

• Having recess inside in the airconditioning (in the gym when possible) and
• Transportation is providing cold (or frozen) water for bus riders, to help them stay cool and hydrated on the bus

Please remember to send water or a water bottle to school with your student. They may have water in class at their desks (though not any colored liquid product like gatorade or koolaid). Thank you!

Homework for tonight is again light. (Next week is when the homework will really start.) Thanks to all you parents who are being diligent to sign your student's homework sheet!

Homework:

• Read for 15 minutes

That's all!

Homework 8/8/12

Another great day, getting into the groove. Again not much homework tonight. (It will be another story next week! :)
Parents, please be sure to let me know when there is a change in the usual transportation arrangements for after school. I do want to make sure that all students get where they are supposed to go!

Homework tonight:

• Reading: read for 15 minutes

That's all!

First day update and homework

Our class is off to an outstanding start! I was pleased that everyone was able to make it on the first day. We got a lot of organization done, and had enough time to check out books so that everyone can do their homework tonight!

Homework:

• Reading:  Read for 15 minutes

That's all!

Some reminders for tomorrow, though:

1. Tomorrow is early release (12:15 pm)
2. As always, it is "$1 for Duds" day-- students may pay a dollar and "dress down" (in appropriate regular clothes rather than the uniform). Students who do not pay $1 simply wear the regular uniform.This is actually a fund-raiser to help pay for extras for our classroom.
3. Lunch will not be served during school time. Students who stay for aftercare will be able to get lunch.
4. We will have a morning recess, so send a snack with your student for recess time, especially if they will not be staying for lunch.
5. Please remember to review and sign your student's homework folder tonight. I will check them in the morning. 

Thanks!

Welcome Back!

It’s great to be starting another school year! It is hard to believe the summer is really gone. I am looking forward to meeting a new class of students and having a wonderful year of learning.

Our “Meet the Teacher” evening is Thursday, August 2 at 6:00 pm at the school. This is an opportunity to meet me and pick up more information specific to our class. You will also be able to get more information on other programs and activities available at Heritage Elementary School, such as transportation, lunch program, clubs, and sports. Don’t miss it!

For ongoing communication, check back here regularly. I usually post updates, homework, spelling lists, etc. You can also email me at dshrader@hesglendale.org or call me at the school number, (623) 742-3956 Ext 121. If I am not able to take the call at the time, I have voice mail, and usually return emails and calls by the end of the day.

Hoping to see you on Thursday evening!

Ms. Shrader

Heritage Elementary 3rd Grade