Conjunction Junction

Here is the YouTube link to an awesome video about conjunctions.

Schoolhouse Rock is a favorite among students and educators. Planet Weissbaum loves it!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPoBE-E8VOc

IXL

The students asked me to post some of the IXL.com sections that I am allowing them to work on at this point. Please remember that the students should be working on Third Grade only. I sent home the login/password sheet on Wednesday.

B.1
B.2
B.3
B.4
C.1
C.3
D.1
D.3
L.1
L.2
L.7

Have fun practicing!! :)

Reminders

Just a few reminders:

Thursday, September 25th is NO SCHOOL. This is a holiday that many of our families observe. On Friday we will resume school, and spend the day reviewing.

Monday, September 29th is Picture Day for all students. They MUST be wearing their Ben Gamla uniform for this photograph. 

Feel free to e-mail or call about any questions!!

Ms. Weissbaum

Context Clues Video

Check out this awesome video!!

http://www.flocabulary.com/context-clues/

Love,

Ms. Weissbaum

Homework

Parents (and Students),

Just a reminder that homework pages are NOT available online. If a student forgets his or her homework at school, there is no digital way to retrieve the assignment. I promote responsibility in my classroom. A missed homework assignment can be completed for half-credit; however, the student will still receive a negative DOJO point for "no homework".

Our classroom has a very regimented routine, which the students are familiar with. At this point, week four of academics, the students are independently completing these steps. Currently, the students are given about 20 minutes to complete their afternoon routine. 

1. First, write in your agenda.
2. Then, raise your hand so Ms. Weissbaum can stamp it.
3. Next, look at the "What to bring home" chart.
4. Now, take out the items you need.
5. Finally, get your backpack.

Based on this schedule, the students should not be forgetting any materials at school.
I hope this helps to explain a bit more about our afternoon routine. 

Respectfully,

Ms. Weissbaum

Monday Update 9/8/2014

Good afternoon Parents,

I hope everyone’s weekend was relaxing! Here comes my weekly update!! J

1.       This week we have a spelling test on Friday, as usual. The spelling worksheet will be due on Friday as well.

2.       Our Chapter 2 math test will be on Wednesday. Tomorrow we will complete a secondary review. This review looks very similar to the test, but with different questions and data. The following information will be covered:

a.       How to read a picture graph

b.      How to read a tally table

c.       How to read a bar graph

d.      How to read a frequency table

e.      How to read a line plot

f.        Applying data to all types of graphs

g.       Answering word problems about data

3.       Please check in with your child in regard to school supplies. Some students are in need of glue, scissors, etc. (some of these items were not purchased at start-up and/or already need replacing).

4.       Please remember that reading is MUST for all students. If you attended our Parent Meeting last week then you may recall our conversation about the benefits of reading. Please encourage your child to be consistent in their readings. They are responsible for taking a book home each night, and bringing it back to school. I have already begun to award negative DOJO points for not having a book and/or not reading a book.

5.       Also, some important school dates are coming up:

a.       Thursday, September 18 – Early Release – 12 p.m. pick-up. There is no after school programming on this day.

b.      Thursday, September 25 – No school

c.       Monday, September 29 – Picture Day for all students (Look out for the purchase form going home soon!)

Let me know if any questions arise throughout the week!! J

Room Mom...or Dad?

Parents,

I was recently asked if there is a room mom for my class this year. Is there any parent that is interested? My beginning of the year paperwork didn't really give me a complete answer.

Please let me know :)

Ms. Weissbaum

Tuesday Update 9/3/2014

I hope you’ve all had a lovely weekend! Here comes some of my updates for this short week we have…

1.       We will be finishing up Lesson 1 from our reading text. Our test will be on Friday and will cover the following:

a.      Comprehension of A Fine, Fine School

b.      Vocabulary from A Fine, Fine School

2.       We are about half-way through our first math chapter (Ch. 2). We will be assessing students next week on Wednesday. Please keep in mind a few things about each math chapter:

a.      Half-way through the chapter we use a mid-chapter checkpoint to asses student understanding.

b.      It is unannounced.

c.      It will count as a quiz grade beginning next chapter. I will count this one as class participation.

d.      Our chapter test will be on Wednesday, September 10.

3.       If you are planning to attend our meeting on Thursday morning, and have not RSVP’d, please do so. It will be very helpful in arranging space for parents and children.

4.       The Scholastic Warehouse sale will be happening this weekend. Hundreds of Scholastic books are on sale for 40-60% off (sometimes more!!). I usually go and pick up a few new books for the classroom. If there are any parents interested in helping to finance some new books my classroom library, please let me know!!

I am most certain I will remember more information before the weeks end. J

Parent Meeting

This message was sent via e-mail on Friday. If you are planning to attend, please notify me (if you haven't done so already).

Dear Parents,

Due to some overwhelming concerns from many third grade parents, my team, administration, and I have decided to hold a brief parent meeting on the morning of Thursday, September 4. We will meet in my classroom (room 206). If your child does not attend morning sibling care, they may be seated quietly in the hall with a book. We will begin promptly at 7:30 a.m., so we may conclude by 8:15 a.m. just in time for the children to arrive.

Please understand we are strongly urging you to attend this meeting. We feel that some of the expectations of third grade need further explanation. We will be discussing some Frequently Asked Questions and homework, classwork, and behavior expectations.

Please respond if you think you will be able to attend this meeting.

With great thanks,

Ms. Weissbaum