The September book order should be arriving soon. I collected orders for the other 3rd grade class and I needed to wait until they were returned. This delayed the order a little.
The next forms will go home on Tuesday, October 1. Orders should be returned by October 15th. If you'd like to order on-line, our book code is L6G9T.
Monday, September 30, 2013
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Spelling Review Unit 6 will be 3xs Each
This will be our first review list. I know that many student begin their homework on the weekend, so I wanted to let you know that for the review units it is 3 times each.
The test will cover 20 words from the list. There will not be a dictation sentence.
The test will cover 20 words from the list. There will not be a dictation sentence.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Homecoming Parade
This is one of my favorite weeks! I love seeing the community gather
to watch the parade and support the community. The kids are so excited
about being in the parade, or watching their friends throw candy and
even seeing their teachers at the parade or riding the rides! It was
fun to see past and present students tonight!
Tonight as we walked past the old elementary, my first 14 or so years of teaching in that building flashed through my mind.
There's a hole in the wall where I spent my first few years teaching 3rd grade. It was one of the hottest rooms in the building.
In 1999, I moved across the hall to one of the coolest rooms of the building. In this room, we heard the sound of the train passing through town. I remember the stories of the previous teacher in that room and how he'd stand on his chair and yell at the train as it interrupted his class.
These are the same trains that my son and I watch each day as we drive to Utica 14 years later. It's almost always Billy (the orange train).
The other day I saw lockers that were still labeled 10, 20,30 etc. It was Mrs. Bower's room and then Mr. Bartal's room... Everyone moved to the cool side of the building when someone retired.
And now we can see through the library. The library where many wedding and baby showers were celebrated. That room was a great room for celebrations!
One of my favorite memories in the library was listening to Mrs. Pratt read to my class! And if I recall correctly, she made the best cinnamon rolls! They were always a treat during our Christmas breakfast. Another celebration in the library!
The last room I had has been gone for awhile. For a portable, it was amazing! It was the first room that I taught in with air conditioning. The students were happy to return to the room to work after a hot recess. Make-up days in June weren't so bad either.
My son doesn't remember that room since he was just a baby. And although he doesn't remember the teachers, he knows them.
It's pretty cool when your kindergarten teacher would have been in Mommy's class many years ago but she was moved to a split class. It's super cool when you can show her son how to play in the fun house.
It's pretty cool when your first grade teacher brought your Mommy dinner when you were just 2 weeks old. What a fun picture to look at!
It's pretty cool to go to your Mommy's school!
I'm proud to say this is my 21st year teaching at Utica Elementary and that my son is able to attend this school!
Here's a fun project from 2002-2003. Copying and pasting is not cooperating tonight.
Tonight as we walked past the old elementary, my first 14 or so years of teaching in that building flashed through my mind.
There's a hole in the wall where I spent my first few years teaching 3rd grade. It was one of the hottest rooms in the building.
In 1999, I moved across the hall to one of the coolest rooms of the building. In this room, we heard the sound of the train passing through town. I remember the stories of the previous teacher in that room and how he'd stand on his chair and yell at the train as it interrupted his class.
These are the same trains that my son and I watch each day as we drive to Utica 14 years later. It's almost always Billy (the orange train).
The other day I saw lockers that were still labeled 10, 20,30 etc. It was Mrs. Bower's room and then Mr. Bartal's room... Everyone moved to the cool side of the building when someone retired.
And now we can see through the library. The library where many wedding and baby showers were celebrated. That room was a great room for celebrations!
One of my favorite memories in the library was listening to Mrs. Pratt read to my class! And if I recall correctly, she made the best cinnamon rolls! They were always a treat during our Christmas breakfast. Another celebration in the library!
The last room I had has been gone for awhile. For a portable, it was amazing! It was the first room that I taught in with air conditioning. The students were happy to return to the room to work after a hot recess. Make-up days in June weren't so bad either.
My son doesn't remember that room since he was just a baby. And although he doesn't remember the teachers, he knows them.
It's pretty cool when your kindergarten teacher would have been in Mommy's class many years ago but she was moved to a split class. It's super cool when you can show her son how to play in the fun house.
It's pretty cool when your first grade teacher brought your Mommy dinner when you were just 2 weeks old. What a fun picture to look at!
It's pretty cool to go to your Mommy's school!
I'm proud to say this is my 21st year teaching at Utica Elementary and that my son is able to attend this school!
Here's a fun project from 2002-2003. Copying and pasting is not cooperating tonight.
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Ten Reasons We Love Our School
| Utica Elementary is a great school because... | ||||||||||
| ...I have very nice and smart teachers. (Emily) | ||||||||||
| ...we have art, music, gym and library. (Lexi) | ||||||||||
| ...my math teacher, Mrs. Forster, is nice.(Ataley) | ||||||||||
| ...the teachers are helpful. (Luke) | ||||||||||
| ...there is a cool SACC program you can go to. (Danielle) | ||||||||||
| ..we have a nice playground. (Georgia) | ||||||||||
| What is your fondest memory from the old building? | ||||||||||
Monday, September 23, 2013
A to Z Reading Homework
There will not be A to Z book homework this week. We will continue with it next week.
Students should be working on reading fluency with this book. This is a 3-day assignment.
Students should be working on reading fluency with this book. This is a 3-day assignment.
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Prove Your Work!
Students should be proving their answers by marking the reading selection where the answer is located.
Math answers should be proved by showing how the problem was solved. Most problems on the homework can be proven in one of the boxes at the bottom of the page.
Our class is doing a fantastic job at turning in homework! Your help and support at home is greatly appreciated!
Math answers should be proved by showing how the problem was solved. Most problems on the homework can be proven in one of the boxes at the bottom of the page.
Our class is doing a fantastic job at turning in homework! Your help and support at home is greatly appreciated!
Monday, September 16, 2013
Friday, September 13, 2013
Character Traits
This is one of my favorite projects after learning about character traits. Students had to select 3 traits and support the traits with evidence. These pictures show so much personality!
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Reading Achievement Fall Test Date
Students will take the Reading Achievement test on Tuesday, October 8th from 9:15- 11:45.
A to Z Homework
Students took home an A to Z book on Monday. They should have the book along with the character trait activity to go with it.
In addition to working on skills practiced in class, students should work on reading fluency (expression.) Please read the directions on the back of the paper. Some of the levels have a large number of pages, so I would suggest picking 2-4 pages to read for fluency practice. Students reading a level below N should read the entire book for practice.
This assignment is due by Friday.
In class we are working on using details from the selection to prove our answers. After listening to your child read the book, think of a few questions to ask.
A skill that several students had difficulty on when taking the practice test from last week was creating a new title for the story, and using details from the selection to support the title. The A to Z books are great for practicing this skill.
Students will need to use their own words when writing answers.
In addition to working on skills practiced in class, students should work on reading fluency (expression.) Please read the directions on the back of the paper. Some of the levels have a large number of pages, so I would suggest picking 2-4 pages to read for fluency practice. Students reading a level below N should read the entire book for practice.
This assignment is due by Friday.
In class we are working on using details from the selection to prove our answers. After listening to your child read the book, think of a few questions to ask.
A skill that several students had difficulty on when taking the practice test from last week was creating a new title for the story, and using details from the selection to support the title. The A to Z books are great for practicing this skill.
Students will need to use their own words when writing answers.
Monday, September 9, 2013
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Reading Club
It is not too late to sign up for reading club! Send your form in if you'd like to sign your child up. We are meeting every Tuesday in September from 3:15-4:00. Snacks will be provided, but if you 'd like to send something in then it'd be greatly appreciated. We currently have about 28 students enrolled.
Liquid, Solid or Gas
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| States of Matter |
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| Making a Plan |
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| Is this a liquid, solid or gas? |
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| Is this a liquid, solid or gas? |
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| Is this a liquid, solid or gas? Answers Gas Liquid Solid |
Stay tuned for our mixture activity and the experiment that is a liquid, solid and gas all in one!
Sunday, September 1, 2013
Spelling Unit 2
This spelling list was sent home on Friday. The five times each will be due on Wednesday, since there is no school on Monday this week.
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