Snow Slime

We attempted this in class today!!

http://www.growingajeweledrose.com/2012/12/slime28.html

A HUGE thank you to our Room Moms, Mrs. Madar and Mrs. Gazit, for organizing supplies and helping out! We learned that I may not be a scientist, but I sure am grateful for the smiles on the faces of all of my students today!

Love,

Ms. Weissbaum

Idioms by Kids!

http://www.idiomsbykids.com/

Winter Break Work

WINTER BREAK READING PACKET

Due: January 4, 2016

Dear Parents,

The year is quickly flying by! This means our state’s standardized test (FSA) will be here before we know it. Our classes have been preparing for this assessment and working hard to do their best on these tests.

In order to ensure that the students are reviewing the reading skills being tested, a Winter Break Reading Packet has been attached. The packet includes comprehension passages and questions based on the FSA.

Remind your child to use the UNRREAL reading strategy that is practiced daily in class as they are working through the packet.

The UNRREAL strategy is as follows:

U- underline the title

N- number the paragraphs

R- read the questions and the answers (circle keywords)

R- read the passage

E- eliminate wrong answers

A- answer

L- look back for evidence

The students can use their Interactive Reading Notebook to review the notes they have taken on the different skills throughout the school year, and to answer written response questions. Please encourage your child to write responses using complete sentences and provide evidence by referencing the text.

Additionally, we will be assigning a number of IXL sections for your child to complete over the course of the Winter Break. The sections are all review skills, and each should be completed to a score of 80. The sections are as follows: T.6, T.7, T.8, T.9, T.10, I.3, G.19, O.2

We will begin multiplication fact quizzes upon our return. Please take this break to practice multiplication facts with your child.

We can make your child’s test experience positive and successful by working together.

Thank you for your help and support!

The Third Grade Team

Abstract Nouns Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HA76Wa7uUxw

Text Features Quiz...

...has been postponed until I feel my students have a better grasp of the material. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, we have been unable to properly learn and practice this skill. I will notify students and parents when the quiz has been rescheduled.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Science Extra Credit

Log on to Think Central and view your Assignments.

Complete Unit 1 Lesson 2 Digital Lesson: How To Use a Model?

You have until 11/20/2015 to receive 15 points extra credit.

Bat Loves the Night Vocabulary Quiz

There will be a quiz on Monday, November 2 covering the Bat Loves the Night vocabulary words. 

Bat Loves the Night

Use this link to help supply items for a class project!! We are so excited!

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f44abac2ca2fc1-batloves

 

Third Grade Angels

The following letter was sent home on Wednesday, October 14. Please let me know if you have been unable to purchase the book.

October 14, 2015

Dear Parents,

Each of the third grade classes will begin completing a novel study in class. Together, and sometimes independently, the students will read Third Grade Angels by Jerry Spinelli. This engaging book is a grade-level appropriate novel that follows George, a brand new third grade student, on his journey to impress his teacher.

Below you will find the ISBN-13 number that is associated with this text. Please be sure to purchase the book with this exact ISBN so that all the students can follow along on the corresponding pages.

Title: Third Grade Angels

Author: Jerry Spinelli

ISBN-13:  978-0545500753

BOOK DUE DATE: Wednesday, October 28th, 2015

**By providing this book for your child, you will be given one volunteer hour.**

This book is available at Barnes and Noble, on Amazon, and through other internet retailers such as Scholastic Book Clubs (shipping takes about 10 days from this retailer). If you feel you will be unable to purchase this text, please contact your child’s teacher as soon as possible.

Thank you for your cooperation,

The Third Grade Team

Ms. Bossert, Ms. Shapiro, Ms. Weissbaum, and Ms. Vendettuoli

Googly Eyes and Jewels

FULFILLED BY THE HOOVER FAMILY!! :)

Third grade is doing a project to practice arrays and equal groups!!

We need the following items:


http://www.amazon.com/Decora-Pieces-Self-adhesive-Scrapbooking-Accessories/dp/B00D4IJH6S/ref=pd_sim_60_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=06A1RCWHVCPK0BT9CRRS&dpID=513My9xGa-L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_

http://www.amazon.com/DECORA-240pcs-Eyelash-Self-adhesive-Scrapbooking/dp/B00TGVY6AY/ref=pd_bxgy_201_img_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=141ZMKNM1NBXYXH4JWJG

http://www.amazon.com/Crafts-Outlet-144-Piece-Rhinestones-Assortment/dp/B00C4UAZRW/ref=sr_1_12?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1444395541&sr=1-12&keywords=jewels



PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU PLAN TO PURCHASE THESE ITEMS SO WE DO NOT HAVE MULTIPLES.

Book Fair

The BGCS Book Fair will be occurring from 

Thursday, October 29-Friday, November 6th.

Shopping hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Family Fun Night - Tuesday, November 3rd from 5:00-6:30 p.m.

Planet Weissbaum will be attending the Book Fair on Wednesday, November 4th at 1:00 p.m.

Please consider setting aside a few dollars for your child to purchase a book. They all get so excited knowing this event is coming!! :)

Math Books and Practice Books

Our Math Books and Practice Books have finally arrived!!!

After being on back-order for quite some time, we have finally received our new books.

Now, instead of chapter packets, the students will be bringing home their Practice Book each night. 

We will also be able to work in the book together in addition to the notes we take in our Interactive Math Notebooks!

Lesson 1 Digital Lesson - How Do Scientists Investigate Questions?

Students can complete the Lesson 1 Digital Lesson via Think Central.

You must log-in, and look under "Things To Do."

Here, you may view the lesson at your own pace.

In the future, I may add this task as an extra credit opportunity. 

Love,
Ms. Weissbaum

NO SCHOOL TOMORROW 9/23

There is no school on 

Wednesday, September 23rd.

We will return on Thursday, September 24th.

Disney on Ice

Field trip forms and money for Disney on Ice on Friday, September 25th is due TOMORROW.

The cost is $20/student.

***Please remember that if you have not given me a copy of your child's insurance card I will not be able to take them on the trip (regardless of payment).***

Insurance Card Reminder #3

Parents,

If you have not yet sent in a copy of your child's insurance card, please do so immediately. I cannot take any child on a field trip if they are uninsured.

Thank you,
Ms. Weissbaum

Early Release Day - TOMORROW!!

Thursday, September 16th is an Early Release Day!!

PICK-UP IS AT 12:00 P.M.

Dojo Prizes

Parents,

We are in desperate need of Dojo rewards. I need:

Small candies (tootsie rolls, double bubble, sugar straws, mini candy bars, etc.)

Large candies (tootsie pops, ring pops, etc.)

Think Central

Hi parents,

In order to not send another email regarding this website, I decided to write here. 

This process has been explained to the children, so don't let them fool you!! ;)

Here is the link for Think Central.

https://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/ePC/logout.do

This is the website the students can use to access their reading, math, and science textbooks. They can also practice skills, review material, and re-read the lesson/stories. 

I have written their login and password into the front of their agenda. If there are two words, they have a login different from their password. If there is only one thing written, it means their login and password are the same. 

Please try logging in to ensure it works. 

Be sure you are choosing Broward Charter Schools, and the Ben Gamla school with our zip code (33020). You should then be able to go to "My Library" to see the items available. 

Let me know if there are any questions!!!

Verb Rap

http://www.havefunteaching.com/songs/language-arts-songs/verb-rap-song

Subject of the Sentence Video

http://www.schooltube.com/video/ddb9fa8ba3e54ddf1608/Schoolhouse-Rock-Mr-Morton

Insurance Cards

Parents, 

Please do not forget to send in a copy of your child's insurance card for me to have on file.

Thank you! :)

2015-2016 Classroom Supply List

The list below is the suggested supply list for third grade for 2015-2016. This list has been posted on the BGCS website since late May, but has now been removed. Please e-mail if there are any questions.

Thank you!!

Third Grade Suggested Supply List 2015-2016

Bookbag - NO ROLLING BAGS

Four packs of pencils – sharpened

Pencil pouch – soft pouches NO BOXES PLEASE

2 reams of white copy paper – per semester

1 pack of green pens

Erasers – twos packs of cap erasers and two block erasers

8 glue sticks – no liquid glue

1 ruler

2 packs of colored pencils

2 small children scissors

2 black composition notebooks

1 red composition notebooks

1 blue composition notebooks

1 purple composition notebooks

2 black pocket folders

1 red pocket folder

1 blue pocket folder

1 purple pocket folder

1 homework folder (any color)

1 writing folder (yellow)

1 grey pronged folder

Boy Supplies

2 rolls of paper towels

1 pack of post it notes

1 box of tissues

1 pack of assorted colored copy paper

Girl Supplies

2 small bottles of hand sanitizer (12 fl. oz.)

1 pack of clorox wipes

1 pack of baby wipes

1 pack of purple pens

Summer Reading

Parents,

Below is the list of Summer Reading options for third graders matriculating to fourth grade. Please know your child is only required to read one selection. Activities will be completed during the first weeks of school.

Sideways Stories from Wayside School

Ella Enchanted

Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Any) 

Who Was (Any)

Please let me know if there are any questions!! :)

Five Things Video!!

https://www.flocabulary.com/fivethings/

Endangered Animal Sample Essay

End-of-Year Celebration

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a4aa5a82ea0fa7-endofthe

Extra Credit!!

Bring in a recipe printed from a digital source with a photograph! For this, you will receive FIVE EXTRA CREDIT POINTS added for your Lesson 15 reading score!

It is due to me no later then Friday morning. I will not accept any extra credit after that date (4/8/15). 

Roxanne and her mother found this fascinating multiplication trick. Check it out!!

https://www.facebook.com/ashok.dxn/videos/1030131623681345/a

Verb Rap

Awesome song!!!

http://www.havefunteaching.com/songs/language-arts-songs/verb-rap-song

Endangered Animal/Species Project

Today the children will receive their Endangered Animal Project. There is a cover letter which explains the steps. The project will be due in bits and pieces, so make sure to stay on track!!!

Love,

Ms. Weissbaum

Yom Hatzmaut

Parents,

The Sherut Girls have planned an activity in celebration of Israel's Independence Day. Please see the attached note. It was sent home in the agenda today!

Ms. Weissbaum

FSA Results

Parents,

Please know that FSA results will most likely be revealed in late May. On the day they are released, teachers will contact you by telephone.

Ms. Weissbaum

Check Your Volunteer Hours

Parents,

As I emailed before Spring Break, you are now able to view your volunteer hours commitment online. Please see the link to the PDF to view your hours. They are listed by your child's student number. This number was written in their agenda before the break.

http://www.bengamla-charter.com/ourpages/auto/2015/4/1/52135048/volunteer_view_2014-2015%20Statement.pdf

FSA Encouragement Video

Below is the cutest FSA encouragement video! I'll be sharing this first thing on Monday morning, and probably until we get to D-day :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT50fp28oXA&feature=youtu.be&app=desktop

Xoxoxox,
Ms. Weissbaum

2-digit by 2-digit multiplication

Below is the link to a video explaining 2-digit by 2-digit multiplication!! 

Enjoy, and keep practicing!!

http://factivation.com/math-videos/turtlehead-multiplication-video/

More Math Practice

I have found a new way for students to continue to practice their mathematics knowledge via Think Central.

Students may access the Go Math! Animated Math Models. (The button looks like Carmen Sandiedgo!)

Students may practice any of the skills we have already covered (i.e. rounding, multiplication, graphing, etc.).

BUT, the fractions lessons will be particularly helpful moving forward.

Have fun!! :)

NEEDED ASAP

Parents,

Both of our mini iPad covers are falling apart from use. Below is a link for a really sturdy (and cute!) case. Another teacher in the building recommended them to me. If anyone is interested, I would honor the purchase with volunteer hours.

http://www.amazon.com/HDE-Light-Weight-Handle-Retina/dp/B00EPIWYDY/ref=sr_1_22?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1422580188&sr=1-22

Let me know, so we don't order too many! :)

Behavior & Homework Incentive Party

It appears that many students have forgotten basic behavior expectations that were discussed during the first week of school. So, in order to encourage appropriate behavior we are having a Behavior and Homework Party on Friday, February 13 in the afternoon.

The students and I have discussed behavior expected in order to attend this celebration. Students that do not earn this celebration will not attend. 

Some of my expectations are:

• following classroom rules
• homework turned in every day
• respect
• responsibility
• good behavior in ALL classes (Hebrew and P.E., too!)

Please ask your child about this discussion at home and e-mail me if you have any questions or concerns. 

FSA Fridays

FSA Friday's will begin tomorrow. My students may not be with me during this time. Please know each student has been placed where he or she will be to have their most success!!

Please let me know if there are any questions.

Ms. Weissbaum