Tuesday, November 24, 2009 (Day 4)

Homework:

Reading:  1. Read for 15 min.  Completed log due Monday, 11/30.  Students should have read for 5 days.  2. Book Report due 12/18.  3. BWTL Quiz on Monday.

Spelling:  Test Monday

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!  SEE YOU MONDAY!

Monday, November 23, 2009 (Day 3)

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Fill in log.  Book report slip due 11/24.  Report due 12/18.

Spelling:  PB p. 153

Science:  Chapter 5 test tomorrow

Friday, November 20, 2009 (Day 2)

Homework:

Reading:  1.  Read for 20 min. Log due Monday.  2.  Directions for book report will go home today.  Due December 18.

Spelling: PB p. 152

Science:  Chapter 5 Test 11/24

Thursday, November 19, 2009 (Day 1)

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Fill in log.

Spelling:  PB p. 151

Science: Chapter 5 test 11/24

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 (SAT10)

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Fill in log.

Science:  Chapter 5 Test will be November 24.  Study Guide will go home today.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 (Day 7)

POWER WORDS:  imitating, honor, eager

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Fill in log.

Monday, November 16, 2009 (SAT10 Test)

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min. Fill in log.

Science:  Unit A Assessment due tomorrow.

Friday, November 13, 2009 (Day 6)

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Log due Monday.

Science:  Unit A Assessment in yellow POW book - pages 83-88.  Due Nov. 17.

Thursday, November 12, 2009 (Day 5)

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Fill in log.  Selection Test "The Talking Cloth"

Science:  Unit A Assessment - yellow POW books - pages 83 - 88.  Due Nov. 17.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009 (Day 4)

Homework:

Reading:  1. Read for 15 min.  Fill in log.  2.  BWTL Quiz on Thursday.

Spelling: Study for test - Thursday

Science:  Chapter 4 test on Thursday

**No school for students tomorrow due to parent conferences.**

Monday, November 9, 2009 (Day 3)

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Fill in log.

Spelling:  PB p. 138

Science:  Chapter 4 Test - Thursday, 11/12

Friday, November 6, 2009 (Day 2)

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Log due Monday.

Spelling:  PB p. 137

Science:  Chapter 4 test will be given on THURSDAY, NOV. 12.

Thursday, November 5, 2009 (Day 1)

Homework:  Read for 15 min.  Fill in log.

Spelling: PB p. 136

Science:  Read pages 112-113

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 (Day 7)

Power Words:  embroidered, symbols, flourish

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Fill in log.

Science:  Chapter 4 test will be Tuesday, Nov. 10.  Study guide will go home today.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 (OLSAT)

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Fill in log.

Science:  WB pages 34-35 (if not finished in class)

Monday, November 2, 2009 (DAY 5)

The 2nd Quarter begins today!!

Homework:

Reading: 1. Read for 15 min.  Fill in log. 2. Selection Test - "Grandma's Records"

**Please return conference notices as soon as possible.

**Please send in $6 for our next 3 "In House" field trips.

Thursday, October 29, 2009 (Day 4)

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Log due Monday.   BWTL Quiz on Monday - performing, sway, spectacular

Spelling:  Study for test

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 (Day 3)

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Fill in log.

Spelling:  PB p. 123

**If you have not returned your notice regarding parent conferences, please do so as soon as possible.  Thank you.

Tuesday, October 27, 2009 (Day 2)

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min. Fill in log.

Spelling:  PB p. 122

Science:  Ecosystem Drawing due tomorrow.

Friday, October 23, 2009 (Day 7)

POWER WORDS:  performing, sway, spectacular

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Log due Monday.

Science:  Ecosystem Picture due 10/28

**Please send in $2 to cover the cost of our Fall celebration activities.**

Thursday, October 22, 2009 (Day 6)

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Fill in log.

Writing:  Complete final draft of compare/contrast paragraph.  May be typed or neatly written on lined paper.

Science:  Ecosystem Poster Due 10/28.  Students will be given directions and rubric in class today.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 (Day 5)

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Fill in log.  Selection Test "The Keeping Quilt"

Social Studies:  Vocabulary Review Crossword Puzzle

Tuesday, October 20, 2009 (Day 4)

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Fill in log.  BWTL Quiz tomorrow.

Spelling:  Test tomorrow.

**Individual pictures tomorrow.

Monday, October 19, 2009 (Day 3)

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Fill in log.

Health:  Review worksheet

**Individual pictures on Wednesday, 10/21.  Forms went home Thursday.

Thursday, October 15, 2009 (Formative Assessment)

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Log due Monday.

Spelling:  Study words.  Test will be 10/21.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009 (Day 2)

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Fill in log.

Spelling:  PB p. 103

Tuesday, October 13, 2009 (Art Awareness)

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Fill in log.

Spelling:  PB p. 102

Monday, October 12, 2009 (Day 1)

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Fill in log.

Spelling:  PB p. 101 (Students have word list and pretest in HW folder.  Test will be on Day 5)

Friday, October 9, 2009 (Day 7)

Power Words (BWTL):  gathering, hauling, wealth

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Log due Monday.

Thursday, October 8, 2009 (Day 6)

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min. Fill in log.   Finish Poetry worksheet.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 (Day 5)

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Fill in log.

*It's not too late to turn in a question for Science Fair!!  Students who participate receive rewards along the way and extra credit in Science!!  See Mrs. Roth or Ms. Landefeld if you  need a book/ideas!

Tuesday, October 6, 2009 (Day 4)

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Fill in log.    BWTL Quiz Tomorrow (Poetry)

** It's not too late to turn in a Science Fair question!!!**

Monday, October 5, 2009 (Day 3)

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Fill in log.

Health:  Compare/Contrast Worksheet

Friday, October 2, 2009 (Day 2)

Homework: 

Reading: Read for 15 min.  Log due Monday.

Science Fair (optional):  Question due Monday.

Thursday, October 1, 2009 (Day 1)

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Fill in  log.

Science:  Chapter 2 Test tomorrow

Science Fair (optional): Question due Monday, 10/5

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 (Day 7)

POWER WORDS (BWTL):  rhythm, hobbles, shimmering

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Fill in log.

Science:  Chapter 2 Test - Friday, 10/2.  Study guides went home yesterday.

**Science Fair Question is due  Monday, 10/5.  Hope to have a lot of 3rd grade participants.  Good job, Timmy, for already turning in your question!!*

Tuesday, September 29, 2009 (Art)

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Fill in log.  Even though we did not have school yesterday, students should still be able to read for 5 days between now and Monday, 10/5.  All 5 strategy entries should be made.

Science:  Chapter 2 Test, Friday, 10/2.  Students will bring home study guides today.

Thursday, September 24, 2009 (Day 5)

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min. Log due Tuesday.  Even though there is no school Friday & Monday, students should still read for 15 min. at least 5 days, and make all 5 entries on their logs.

Reading:  Selection Test "Ballad of Mulan".  Textbooks can be used to complete test.

**Enjoy the long weekend.  See you on Tuesday!!!

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 (Day 4)

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Fill in log.   BWTL ("Bringing Words To Life" or "Power Words") quiz tomorrow.  Students have words, definitions, and examples in the back of their reading journals.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009 (Day 3)

HAPPY FALL!!

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Fill in log.  Be sure to use a different strategy each day!

Monday, September 21, 2009 (Day 2)

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Fill in log.

Science:  Workbook pages 14-15

Friday, September 18, 2009 (Day 1)

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Fill in log.  Log due Monday.  All five strategy entries should be filled in.

Writing:  Finish Final Draft of Explaining paragraph (if not finished in class)

Thursday, September 17, 2009 (Day 7)

POWER WORDS:  endured, triumphant, swift

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Fill in log.

Social Studies:  Vocabulary Quiz - Lesson 2 - tomorrow.  Matching.

**BE SURE TO JOIN THE PTA!!**

Wednesday, September 16, 2009 (Day 6)

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Fill in log.

Social Studies:  Vocabulary Quiz - Lesson 2 - Friday, 9/18.  Lists went home yesterday.  Quiz will be matching.  Please be sure your child brings their vocabulary list back to school on Friday, as they will be collected and graded.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009 (Day 5)

Homework:

Reading:  1. Read for 15 min.  Fill in log.    2. Selection Test "Cliff Hanger"  (Can use textbook).

Social Studies:  Vocabulary Quiz - Lesson 2 - Friday, 9/18.  12 words - quiz will be matching words to definitions.  List of words and definitions should be in homework folders this afternoon.                                                                             

Monday, September 14, 2009  (Day 4)

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Fill in log.  "Bringing Words to Life" quiz tomorrow.  Words are in back of Reading journal (trekked, descent, secure).

Friday, September 11, 2009

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Fill in log.  Log due Monday.

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Use a different strategy!!

**Please send in $8 for our 4 In-House field trips in Sept. and Oct.  I will send a reminder to those who have not yet paid.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009 (9-9-09) :)

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Fill in log.  Use a different strategy!!  Be sure to fill in the box at the top!!

**Please send in $8 for our In-House field trips (4 of them).  Our first one is this Friday, Sept. 11.  Thank you to all those who have already paid!

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Fill in log.  Student's choice of strategy.  The same strategy should not be used twice during the week.  A "cheat sheet" with starter sentences will be sent home with the log today.  The log is due Monday, September 14.  All 5 strategy sections should be filled in, as well as 5 - 7 boxes across the top.

Science:  Chapter 1 Test tomorrow.  Study guides went home Friday.

**Please send in $8 for four in-house field trips ($2 each).  A notice was sent home on Thursday, 9/3.

Friday, September 4, 2009

Another FABULOUS week has ended! Enjoy your 3-day weekend!

Homework:

Reading:  Read  (No log until Tuesday :) )

Science:  Chapter 1 Test on Wed., Sept. 9.  Study Guides will go home today.

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 minutes.  Fill in log using "connect" strategy.  Follow model from class.

Science:  Vocabulary worksheet.  May use text.

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Fill in log using "visualize" strategy.

**Thank you to all the parents who joined us for Back to School night.  I will be contacting those of you who requested a conference before 11/11/09 this week to set up a date and time. 

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Fill in log, using "evaluate" strategy.

**Hope to see everyone this evening at Back to School night.  PTA meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.

Monday, August 31, 2009

Welcome to our 2nd Week!!

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Fill in next entry on Reading log, using "Question" strategy.

Science:  Workbook pages 2-3 (if not completed in class)

*September 1 - Back to School night!!  6:30 p.m.

*Please return all forms ASAP!

Friday, August 28, 2009

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Fill in next entry on Reading log, using "Clarify" strategy.        

               Personal Collage due Monday.

**Please return all forms as soon as possible.

**September 1, 2009 - Back to School Night - 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 15 min.  Fill in next entry on Reading Log, using "Predict" strategy. 

               Personal Collage due 8/31.

**Be sure to visit Mrs. Lopez's School Notes page to get updates on Math.

**Please return all forms, including 3 Family cards, as soon as possible.

**Agenda Books on sale for $5.

**Back to School Night September 1 at 6:30 p.m.  See you there!!

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Homework:

Reading:  Personal Collage due 8/31

Social Studies:  "Continental Confusion" worksheet.  Students can use notes in SS journal to complete worksheet.

**Please be sure your child has all necessary supplies.

**Agenda books/folders on sale for $5.00

**Please return all forms as soon as possible.

**Back to School Night - 9/1/09 - 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

WE HAD A GREAT FIRST DAY YESTERDAY!!  THIS WILL BE A FANTASTIC YEAR!!  IT WAS WONDERFUL TO MEET SO MANY PARENTS!

Homework:

Reading:  Personal Collage due 8/31

Math:  "Bicycle Facts" worksheet

**Agenda Books/Folders are on sale for $5.  These are extremely helpful in keeping our students organized.

**Please return all forms as soon as possible.

**"Back to School" night - September 1, 2009 - 6:30 p.m.

Monday, August 24, 2009

WELCOME TO THIRD GRADE!!

Homework:

Personal Collage - due 8/31 - directions will go home today.

**Please return all forms and supplies as soon as possible**