NEWSLETTER MRS. TURNER MARCH 28-APRIL 1
CRCT- Students will start taking the CRCT the Tuesday we return from spring break. Reading will be given on Tuesday, April 12; English on Wednesday, April 13; Math on Thursday, April 14; Science on Friday, April 15; and Social Studies on Monday, April 18.
CRCT SNACK SCHEDULE- Students brought home a CRCT snack schedule last week. It is written on a bright orange piece of paper. Please note your date and item. We have 21 students and 2 teachers. Please prepare your snack so that it can be easily handed out. Thanks so much! The students look forward to the snacks and surprises!
CRCT ONLINE PRACTICE- We have practiced taking the online CRCT tests in the computer lab. Please have your child try some at home also. They all have a special number. The password is education.
#2 PENCILS- All students will need a couple of number two pencils…not mechanical for the CRCT test.
SPRING BREAK- Students will not have school April 4-8.
LETTERS FOR LINKS- Our class has done a GREAT job writing letters to friends and family! We won a whipped cream party for all of the letters we’ve written so far. Please encourage your child to write to a friend or relative. Send in a stamped envelope, and we will mail it from school.
SUBJECT MATTER
SPELLING- We are working on dividing words into syllables. An assessment will be given on Thursday.
ENGLISH- We just finished writing persuasive letters. Did they work???? Write in the agenda what your child tried to persuade you to buy or do./Review various topics covered so far this year /Guide words
READING- Buckle Down activities/ read AR books/ Discuss poetry/ Author’s purpose
MATH- Buckle Down activities/ Multiplying 2 digit by 1 digit numbers / Long division introduction/ 7 minute timed test on Wednesday
SCIENCE- Animals found in Georgia / recycle, reduce, reuse / Nature journal acitivities
SOCIAL STUDIES- Cesar Chavez/ Thurgood Marshall/ Lyndon B. Johnson/ branches of government
Have a wonderful break with your family and friends!
Monday, March 28, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
NEWSLETTER MRS. TURNER MARCH 21-25
LAST NINE WEEKS- I can’t believe how quickly this year is passing. The last nine week period started today! Wow!
CRCT- Only 11 more school days until the CRCT! Students will be taking the CRCT from Tuesday, April 12- Monday, April 18. All third grade students must pass the reading section of the test to be promoted to fourth grade. Please be aware that the reading test will be the first one given on Tuesday, April 12. A snack schedule will be coming home next week outlining who needs to bring what.
ACCELERATED READER- We will be having an AR celebration for all students who met their AR goal for the 3rd nine weeks. This Thursday will be “Electronics Day” and “Pop and Read”. Students may bring any hand held electronic game or any kind of board game. They can also bring a drink and special snack. All students need 10 AR points by Friday, May 20th for the fourth nine weeks. Keep in mind that media center books will have to be turned in about 2 weeks prior to the end of the year. Get started early earning your AR points. The “P” Party will be held on Monday, May 23rd. Students who have met their AR goals (number of points and percentage correct) EVERY nine weeks will be invited to the “P” Party.
SPRING BREAK- Students will not have school April 4-8. Keep in mind that the CRCT starts the Tuesday after we return from spring break.
MEDIA CENTER- We will be going to the media center tomorrow to get some great books to start the 4th nine week period. Please bring all library books to school tomorrow.
FIELD TRIP- We will be going to the CATO Nature Center on Wednesday, March 23rd. Students should wear old shoes. Listen to the weather forecast and dress appropriately. Students need to bring a sack lunch and drink. (Some students ordered sack lunches from school. Please ask your child about this.)
REPORT CARDS- Report cards will be sent home this Thursday. Please sign the signature card and return it in the UNsealed envelope. Keep the report card at home.
REGISTRATION CARDS- All students are bringing home a large envelope today with a registration card inside. Please add THREE stamps and return the registration card in the envelope ASAP.
CRCT PRACTICE TESTS- Please take some of the online CRCT practice tests to get familiar with the CRCT format. An information sheet was sent home last week with your child’s number and password.
US SALT DOUGH MAPS- The students did a GREAT job on their US maps. We took the test today and everyone did very well!
SUBJECT MATTER
SPELLING- We are continuing our study of compound words/ Assessment on Thursday.
ENGLISH- Persuasive writing/Adverbs
READING- Buckle Down activities all week/ CRCT practice tests/ Read AR books/ Reference material review/Correct Benchmark Test
MATH- Review topics covered so far this year/ Correct Benchmark Test/ pretest for 4th nine weeks/ Write in the agenda the math topic(s) that seem(s) most difficult for your child. (ex.-money, elapsed time, subtraction with regrouping, division, fractions, decimals, etc.)
SOCIAL STUDIES-Ceasar Chavez / Review people and topics covered so far this year
SCIENCE- Complete pages in the Nature Journal for review
LAST NINE WEEKS- I can’t believe how quickly this year is passing. The last nine week period started today! Wow!
CRCT- Only 11 more school days until the CRCT! Students will be taking the CRCT from Tuesday, April 12- Monday, April 18. All third grade students must pass the reading section of the test to be promoted to fourth grade. Please be aware that the reading test will be the first one given on Tuesday, April 12. A snack schedule will be coming home next week outlining who needs to bring what.
ACCELERATED READER- We will be having an AR celebration for all students who met their AR goal for the 3rd nine weeks. This Thursday will be “Electronics Day” and “Pop and Read”. Students may bring any hand held electronic game or any kind of board game. They can also bring a drink and special snack. All students need 10 AR points by Friday, May 20th for the fourth nine weeks. Keep in mind that media center books will have to be turned in about 2 weeks prior to the end of the year. Get started early earning your AR points. The “P” Party will be held on Monday, May 23rd. Students who have met their AR goals (number of points and percentage correct) EVERY nine weeks will be invited to the “P” Party.
SPRING BREAK- Students will not have school April 4-8. Keep in mind that the CRCT starts the Tuesday after we return from spring break.
MEDIA CENTER- We will be going to the media center tomorrow to get some great books to start the 4th nine week period. Please bring all library books to school tomorrow.
FIELD TRIP- We will be going to the CATO Nature Center on Wednesday, March 23rd. Students should wear old shoes. Listen to the weather forecast and dress appropriately. Students need to bring a sack lunch and drink. (Some students ordered sack lunches from school. Please ask your child about this.)
REPORT CARDS- Report cards will be sent home this Thursday. Please sign the signature card and return it in the UNsealed envelope. Keep the report card at home.
REGISTRATION CARDS- All students are bringing home a large envelope today with a registration card inside. Please add THREE stamps and return the registration card in the envelope ASAP.
CRCT PRACTICE TESTS- Please take some of the online CRCT practice tests to get familiar with the CRCT format. An information sheet was sent home last week with your child’s number and password.
US SALT DOUGH MAPS- The students did a GREAT job on their US maps. We took the test today and everyone did very well!
SUBJECT MATTER
SPELLING- We are continuing our study of compound words/ Assessment on Thursday.
ENGLISH- Persuasive writing/Adverbs
READING- Buckle Down activities all week/ CRCT practice tests/ Read AR books/ Reference material review/Correct Benchmark Test
MATH- Review topics covered so far this year/ Correct Benchmark Test/ pretest for 4th nine weeks/ Write in the agenda the math topic(s) that seem(s) most difficult for your child. (ex.-money, elapsed time, subtraction with regrouping, division, fractions, decimals, etc.)
SOCIAL STUDIES-Ceasar Chavez / Review people and topics covered so far this year
SCIENCE- Complete pages in the Nature Journal for review
Monday, March 14, 2011
NEWSLETTER MRS. TURNER MARCH 14-18
HELP NEEDED- I need at least 4 parents to help with a project on Thursday from 11:45-1:15. You will be filling and refilling paint and water bowls for our social studies project. Please write a note in your child’s agenda or send me an email if you are able to help.
SOCIAL STUDIES PROJECT- Students will be given instructions today for a social studies project that will be due on Thursday. I will model how to make the project in class today. Students will be coming home with the instructions to be signed.
ACCELERATED READER- This is the last week to earn AR points for the third nine week period. The nine weeks ends on Friday. Every student needs at least 10 AR points with 80% comprehension.
BOOK BUDDIES- We will be having a special St. Patrick’s Day snack with our Book Buddies on Thursday. We will also be doing an art project with them.
SEVEN MINUTE TIMED TEST- Please help your child master the basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts. We want all students to be a Math Buster before the end of the year! Timed tests are given every Wednesday.
CATO FIELD TRIP- We will be going on a field trip to the CATO Nature Center on Wednesday, March 23rd.
REPORT CARDS- Report cards will be sent home on Thursday, March 24th.
SUBJECT MATTER
SPELLING- We are working on compound words this week/assessment on Thursday
READING- Learning to read charts, graphs, tables/Buckle Down activities
WRITING- Persuasive writing will be covered this week.
ENGLISH- The Benchmark Test for the third nine weeks will be given on Tuesday.
MATH- We will be reviewing topics covered this nine weeks. We will also continue studying the metric measurement system. The Benchmark Test will be given on Thursday/ Buckle Down activities
SOCIAL STUDIES-Landforms in the United States- The salt dough map should be formed and baked at home. The UNpainted map should be brought to school on Thursday. Please write the name of the large mountain range in the western part of the United States in the agenda.
Have a great week!
HELP NEEDED- I need at least 4 parents to help with a project on Thursday from 11:45-1:15. You will be filling and refilling paint and water bowls for our social studies project. Please write a note in your child’s agenda or send me an email if you are able to help.
SOCIAL STUDIES PROJECT- Students will be given instructions today for a social studies project that will be due on Thursday. I will model how to make the project in class today. Students will be coming home with the instructions to be signed.
ACCELERATED READER- This is the last week to earn AR points for the third nine week period. The nine weeks ends on Friday. Every student needs at least 10 AR points with 80% comprehension.
BOOK BUDDIES- We will be having a special St. Patrick’s Day snack with our Book Buddies on Thursday. We will also be doing an art project with them.
SEVEN MINUTE TIMED TEST- Please help your child master the basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts. We want all students to be a Math Buster before the end of the year! Timed tests are given every Wednesday.
CATO FIELD TRIP- We will be going on a field trip to the CATO Nature Center on Wednesday, March 23rd.
REPORT CARDS- Report cards will be sent home on Thursday, March 24th.
SUBJECT MATTER
SPELLING- We are working on compound words this week/assessment on Thursday
READING- Learning to read charts, graphs, tables/Buckle Down activities
WRITING- Persuasive writing will be covered this week.
ENGLISH- The Benchmark Test for the third nine weeks will be given on Tuesday.
MATH- We will be reviewing topics covered this nine weeks. We will also continue studying the metric measurement system. The Benchmark Test will be given on Thursday/ Buckle Down activities
SOCIAL STUDIES-Landforms in the United States- The salt dough map should be formed and baked at home. The UNpainted map should be brought to school on Thursday. Please write the name of the large mountain range in the western part of the United States in the agenda.
Have a great week!
Monday, March 7, 2011
NEWSLETTER MRS.T URNER MAR. 7-11
MAGGIE MOO’S- Ford students are invited to Maggie Moo’s tonight from 4-9. Our class all received free passes last week because of excellent behavior in Science Lab.
BOOK FAIR- The Book Fair will be going on all week. Students may bring money and shop for new books
CURRICULUM NIGHT- Everyone is invited to Curriculum Night this Thursday. Preordered dinner will be from 6-6:30. Activities will last from 6:30-7:30. Science Fair Winners will be announced that night!
ACCELERATED READER- Two weeks to go!!!!! Students have two more weeks to earn 10 AR points with at least 80% comprehension.
CRCT PRACTICE- Have you been trying any of the online CRCT tests? They are great practice!
SUBJECT MATTER
SPELLING- This week we are learning how to add –ing,-s and-ed to various root words. /An assessment will be given on Thursday
ENGLISH-Dictionary skills/ Using articles correctly/ DOL quizzes
READING- “Nature’s Great Balancing Act”-comprehension test on Wednesday/ Georgia News Weekly-Franklin Roosevelt/ Time For Kids-“People Power”/ Main Idea / Reading charts and graphs
WRITING- Continue working on cursive letters
MATH- Students completed “Measurement in My Home” this past week at home. I hope the extra measurement practice at home helped. We will continue working on the standard/customary system of measurement. Please help your child review measuring to the nearest inch, ½ inch, and ¼ inch. An assessment over measurement will be given on Monday and Tuesday. We will introduce the metric system this week.
SOCIAL STUDIES- Franklin D. Roosevelt will continue to be our topic of discussion. Students should start studying for the test that will be given on Wednesday. All students should have very good notes covering the info in the book. We will begin our discussion of Eleanor Roosevelt this week also.
SCIENCE- What do we see in our backyards? Mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, insects, spiders, and plants? Students are being asked to write down what they see and hear in their backyards, and then they should sketch a picture of their backyard. Please help your child with specific names of trees and flowers in your yard. Write the name of a tree in the agenda. We will also continue discussing the 5 regions of Georgia. An assessment will be given on Thursday over the 5 different regions of Georgia. Students should be able to tell me at least 2 plants and 2 animals found in each region. They also need to tell me some specific information from each region. If your child studies and reviews the booklets we made in class, he/she will do great on the assessment!
MAGGIE MOO’S- Ford students are invited to Maggie Moo’s tonight from 4-9. Our class all received free passes last week because of excellent behavior in Science Lab.
BOOK FAIR- The Book Fair will be going on all week. Students may bring money and shop for new books
CURRICULUM NIGHT- Everyone is invited to Curriculum Night this Thursday. Preordered dinner will be from 6-6:30. Activities will last from 6:30-7:30. Science Fair Winners will be announced that night!
ACCELERATED READER- Two weeks to go!!!!! Students have two more weeks to earn 10 AR points with at least 80% comprehension.
CRCT PRACTICE- Have you been trying any of the online CRCT tests? They are great practice!
SUBJECT MATTER
SPELLING- This week we are learning how to add –ing,-s and-ed to various root words. /An assessment will be given on Thursday
ENGLISH-Dictionary skills/ Using articles correctly/ DOL quizzes
READING- “Nature’s Great Balancing Act”-comprehension test on Wednesday/ Georgia News Weekly-Franklin Roosevelt/ Time For Kids-“People Power”/ Main Idea / Reading charts and graphs
WRITING- Continue working on cursive letters
MATH- Students completed “Measurement in My Home” this past week at home. I hope the extra measurement practice at home helped. We will continue working on the standard/customary system of measurement. Please help your child review measuring to the nearest inch, ½ inch, and ¼ inch. An assessment over measurement will be given on Monday and Tuesday. We will introduce the metric system this week.
SOCIAL STUDIES- Franklin D. Roosevelt will continue to be our topic of discussion. Students should start studying for the test that will be given on Wednesday. All students should have very good notes covering the info in the book. We will begin our discussion of Eleanor Roosevelt this week also.
SCIENCE- What do we see in our backyards? Mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, insects, spiders, and plants? Students are being asked to write down what they see and hear in their backyards, and then they should sketch a picture of their backyard. Please help your child with specific names of trees and flowers in your yard. Write the name of a tree in the agenda. We will also continue discussing the 5 regions of Georgia. An assessment will be given on Thursday over the 5 different regions of Georgia. Students should be able to tell me at least 2 plants and 2 animals found in each region. They also need to tell me some specific information from each region. If your child studies and reviews the booklets we made in class, he/she will do great on the assessment!
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