Week of 6/9-6/12

Odds and Ends

I hope everyone had a nice week and is having a great Friday! Our 2nd grade pen pals visited today. The third graders have been eager to meet their pen pals and show them around, and they did a fabulous job!

Monday is our bowling trip to Brunswick Zone.  If your child would like, he or she may bring $5-$7 for snacks at the bowling alley. Please have your child bring a sack lunch from home that day. Thank you!

Upcoming Events

6/6: Bowling Trip to Brunswick Zone

6/11: Field Days and Picnic

6/12: Summer!! Last Day of School

A Look at Next Week

Reading: We have begun a short magic unit. Next week we will learn a little more about Houdini and the students will perform their very own magic trick! They know that they need to practice, practice, practice over the weekend!

English: We will be working on various writing prompts. 

Spelling: We are done with spelling!

Social Studies: We are done with social studies. 

Science: We will finish our unit on how animals interact with each other. There will be no final test on this chapter. 

Math: We will finish up our final unit on graphing and data. There will be no test on this chapter. 

Have a good weekend!

Miss Simoncelli

Week of 6/2-6/6

Odds and Ends

Well, I cannot believe that we are welcoming June this weekend!! Where has May gone? To celebrate the third graders extra hard work and filling up our marble jar, we are able to celebrate with popsicles outside on this beautiful day today!!

Upcoming Events

6/2 - Egypt Vocabulary Word Quiz

6/4 - Final Egypt Test

6/6 - 2nd Grade Pen Pals Visiting!

6/9 - Bowling Trip to Brunswick Zone (Please have your students bring a sack lunch that day)

6/11 - Field Day and Picnic

6/12 - Last Day of School!!

A Look at Next Week

Reading: We will be reading Tut's Mummy...Lost and Found to wrap up our Egypt unit next week!! 

English: Students will be presenting their persuasive papers, trying to persuade the class on the topic he or she chose.

Spelling: We will have our final week of spelling next week. There will be no challenge group. All homework and the test will be on Thursday.

Social Studies: We will be finishing up our unit on Egypt. There is an Egypt Vocabulary Word quiz on Monday, June 2nd. The final Egypt test is on Wednesday, June 4th.

Science: We will take a look at Chapter 5 on how living things interact with each other. There will be graded reviews on each lesson next week. There will be no final test on this chapter. 

Math: We will begin our final unit on graphing and data (chapter 12) next week. Keep studying math facts every night! :)

Enjoy the beautiful weekend ahead and yet again....Let's Go Hawks!!!

Week of 5/26-5/30

Odds and Ends

I hope you have all had a great week and are ready for a nice, relaxing holiday weekend to spend with family and friends! Our 3rd grade class has filled the marble jar which means they have earned a reward coming up soon!! Way to go third graders. :)

Upcoming Events

5/26 - No School - Memorial Day

5/28 - Scholastic Book Orders Due

5/30 - May Reading Calendars Due

          Chapter 1 - Getting Ready for Science Test

6/11 - Field Day and Picnic

6/12 - Last Day of School!

A Look at Next Week 

Reading: We will wrap up our mystery unit. We will also be reading texts relating to our Ancient Egypt unit...particularly to King Tut's Mummy.

English: Final persuasive papers will be typed out and the students will get the opportunity to share their stance on the topic they chose.

Spelling: Spelling this week will consist of 4th grade words. The pretest will be on Tuesday. There will be no challenge group. If your child misses 2 or less, he or she can be exempt from the post test, but is still responsible for all homework.  All homework will be due Friday.

Social Studies: There will be an Egypt Vocabulary Quiz on June 2nd. Study guides will be sent home Tuesday. Also, the final Egypt test is scheduled for June 4th. Study guides will be sent out next week.

Next week we will continue our study of Egypt by continuing to take a close look at the life of King Tut and Cleopatra.

Science: A final open book quiz  on chapter 1, lesson 3 will be given early next week. The Chapter 1 - Getting Ready for Science test is on  Friday, May 30th. Study guides have been sent home. Please review the material from each lesson with your child to help him or her study. :)

Math:  The chapter 13 perimeter and area test will be on Friday, May 30th. Study guides have been sent home. Please review/study with your child and continue practicing math facts every night. 

Have a great Memorial Day weekend and Let's Go Hawks!!

-Miss Simoncelli

 

 

Week of 5/19-5/23

Odds and Ends

Hello 3rd grade families! I am extremely proud of our students as they have finished up their last round of MAPS testing for 3rd grade! This week we began the Junior Achievement program. Our class volunteer will be coming a few more times this year. 

Upcoming Events

5/26 : Memorial Day - No School

5/28 - May Scholastic Book Orders Due

5/30 - May Reading Calendars Due

6/11 - Field Day and Picnic

6/12 - Last Day of School!

A Look at Next Week

Reading: The students have been enjoying their mystery novels and meeting with their group members to discuss each night's readings. We will continue working with mysteries next week.

English: I hope all the mothers of our students enjoyed your special edition of People Magazine!  Your child was very excited to persuade his or her readers as to why you are Mother of the Year. :) Next week the students will be continuing working on their persuasive papers. 

Spelling: The pretest will be on Monday. If your child misses 2 or less, they will be in "challenge".  All homework is due on Thursday. The test will be on Friday.

Social Studies: We will continue our study of Egypt by taking a closer look King Tut and the mummification process.

Science: We will continue our unit of Getting Ready for Science. There will be an open quiz on lesson 2 early next week. The Chapter 1 test is scheduled for Friday, May 30th.

Math: We will continue our study of Chapter 13, perimeter and area.  There will be a check my progress on lessons 1-4 early next week. The Chapter 13 test is scheduled for May 29th. Please continue to practice multiplication facts with your child regularly! 

Have a great weekend and let's go Hawks!!! (I love that I can keep saying that!)

Miss Simoncelli

Week of 5/12-5/16

Odds and Ends

 From about a week ago. I forgot to share how responsible your 3rd graders were when working with the Chromebooks. So concentrated on the task at hand :)

Happy Friday 3rd grade families! I think spring is officially here to stay...hooray! Another great week of hard work in Mrs. Olsen's class. Please make note that the Math MAPS test that was originally scheduled for today (5/9) has been rescheduled for Monday, May 12th.  Again, please make sure your child is getting plenty of rest and eating a healthy breakfast each and every morning!

***May Scholastic Book orders are due by May 28th.

Upcoming Events

5/12: Math Chapter 14 - Geometry Test

5/12:  Olsen Reading MAPS (rescheduled from 5/9)

5/16: Early Dismissal

5/26: Memorial Day - No School

5/28: Scholastic Book Orders Due

5/30: May Reading Calendars Due

A Look at Next Week

Reading: Students will continue reading their mystery novels.  Literature circle group meetings will also continue.  Each student is responsible to write a summary and complete his or her job (discussion director, being a predictor, illustrator, connector, or word wizard) for each assigned readings.

 English: Students have been learning how to correctly form a strong persuasive argument by give several reasons with examples that support their opinion. They will be writing a persuasive paper this week. (Students began practicing how to write a persuasive with something very special for all the Mom's out there :) Enjoy!)

 Spelling: No spelling this week.

Social Studies: Students have been comparing texts about the Nile River and why it was so important to the Ancient Egyptians. We will continuing studying Egypt this week.

Science: We are done with Chapter 14 - Heat, Light, and Sound. We will begin studying the unit entitled, "Getting Ready for Science". It focuses on inquiry skills and the scientific method.

Math: The Chapter 14 - Geometry test is on Monday, May 12. We will begin Area and Perimeter next.


Happy Mother's Day and have a great weekend!

Miss Simoncelli

Week of 5/5-5-9

Odds and Ends

Thank you to all of the families who came to Open House on Thursday night! It was wonderful getting a chance to meet all of you. I know the kids were proud of all of their hard work and could not wait to show you!

Next week we will be MAPS testing for the last time in third grade. Our class will be testing on Thursday and Friday. Please ensure that your child is getting a good night sleep, along with eating a healthy breakfast each and every morning! 

Upcoming Events

5/8 : Chapter 14 Heat, Light, and Sound Science Test. 

5/8 and 5/9 : MAPS Testing for Olsen

5/16 : Early Dismissal

5/26 : Memorial Day - No School

5/30 : May Reading Calendars Due

A Look At Next Week

Reading: The students have been learning about the ingredients of mysteries along with words like suspect, detective, red herring, etc. that can be found while reading. We will continue working with mysteries next week.

English: Pen pal letters to the second graders have been sent! We will eagerly be waiting for their reply.  Persuasive writing will be next.

Spelling: The pretest will be on Monday.  If you child missed 2 or less, they will be in "challenge". All homework is due on Thursday and the test will be Friday. 

Social Studies: We will continue learning about Egypt!

Science: We will be wrapping up Chapter 14. The test is on Thursday, May 8th. Study guides have been sent home.

Math: We will be finishing up studying Chapter 14 on geometry. The chapter test will be on May 19th.  Study guides have been sent home. 

Have a fantastic weekend! Go Hawks!!

Miss Simoncelli

Week of 4/28-5/2

Odds and Ends

Another great week down! Our class celebrated Earth Day by wearing green, blue, and brown. We read about the history of Earth Day, and why it is so important we are aware of the issues in our environment and how we can prevent pollution and the loss of resources. 

If anyone would like to donate a roll of paper towels or to our prize box, our class would greatly appreciate it! :) Thank you!

I wish you all a wonderful weekend and look forward to seeing you at Open House this coming Thursday!

GO HAWKS!!!!

Upcoming Events

5/1: Open House and Book Fair from 6:30-8:00

5/16: Early Dismissal

5/26: No School - Memorial Day

5/30: May Reading Calendars Due

A Look at Next Week (4/28-5/2)

Reading: We will be working with mysteries.  Students will be assigned different novels and will meet with other classmates reading the same book to have discussions, complete tasks on assigned readings, etc. May reading calendars have been sent home! They are due May 30th. 

English: Each student has been assigned a second grade pen pal. They will work on finalizing their friendly letter.

Spelling: The List 23 pretest will be on Monday.  If your child receives 2 or less wrong, they will be in the "challenge group".  Cursive and all homework is due Thursday.

Social Studies: We will begin studying Egypt next.

Science: We will continue studying Ch. 14 - Heat, Light, and Sound. We will study about reflection and refraction next. 

Math: We will continue studying Ch. 14 - Geometry.  We have been learning about angles, how to classify polygons based on their attributes, and about triangles. The mixed division test will be on Friday, May 2nd.  

Have a nice weekend!

Miss Simoncelli

Week of 4/21-4/25

I wish you all a Happy Easter! 

Odds and Ends

Prairieview will be celebrating Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22nd.  Wear blue, green, brown, or an Earth Day shirt! Open House will be from 6:30-8:00 on Thursday, May 1st.  Hope to see you all then!

Upcoming Events

4/25: Scholastic Book Orders Due

5/1: Open House and Book Fair

5/16: Early Dismissal

5/26: No School - Memorial Day

A Look at Next Week (4/21-4/25)

Reading: We will finalize our poetry unit by sharing poems from our "Poetry Passports"! We will begin a mystery unit next.

English: The Unit 6 Pronoun Test is on Tuesday, April 22nd. Students will be writing a letter to their second grade pen pal. 

Spelling: The pretest will be on Monday. If your child receives 2 or less wrong, he or she will be in the "challenge group".  The final test will be on Friday. 

Social Studies: Students have been working hard on all of their beautiful Chicago projects! We will be working on finishing brochures this week. 

Science: We have finished our space unit. Students will finish working on their Planet Trading Cards.  We will begin studying Heat, Light, and Sound next. 

Math: The Chapter 9 test on Properties and Equations is on Monday, April 21. The mixed multiplication test is on Tuesday. We will begin studying geometry next.


Have a nice weekend!
Miss Simoncelli

Week of 4/14-4/18

Playoff Season will soon be upon us! Go Hawks!

Odds and Ends

The sun is shining and it really is starting to feel like spring! I don't know about you, but I love hearing birds chirping in the morning! :) Hopefully everyone can get outside and enjoy the weather this weekend!

Upcoming Events

4/16: Chicago III Quiz

4/17: Chapter 10 Science Test

4/17: Early Dismissal

4/18: Good Friday (day off)

4/25: Scholastic Book Orders Due!

5/1: Open House

5/16: Early Dismissal

A Look at Next Week (Week of 4/14-4/18) 

Reading: Happy Poetry Month! We will begin wrapping up our poetry unit. Students will finalize the poems they have been working on for their "Poetry Passport".  There will a poetry test on Tuesday.  Students will need to be able to identify different types of figurative language in a poem and know the definitions of vocabulary. April Reading Logs are due Wednesday, April 30th.

English: We will finish up Unit 6 on pronouns.

Spelling: There will be no spelling this week due to early dismissal on Thursday, and no school on Friday.

Social Studies: The final Chicago III Quiz is on April 16th and will be open book. Study guides were sent home earlier this week. We will begin our Chicago Brochures this week!

Science: Make sure to study for the Chapter 10 test on April 17th. Study guides were sent home before spring break.  Students will continue working on their Planet Trading Cards. Our next unit will be heat, light, and sound.

Math: The Chapter 9 test on Properties and Equations is on Thursday, April 17.  Study guides were sent home.  This week will be a mixed review of all multiplication and division facts.  Students will be tested on them on Monday, April 21. 

Have a beautiful weekend!

Miss Simoncelli

Week of 4/7-4/11

Odds and Ends

Happy Spring Break 3rd grade families! Another great week down here in Mrs. Olsen's class. I hope you all have an enjoyable and safe break! Fingers crossed for some warm weather and sunshine!

Upcoming Events

4/10: Poetry Test

4/14: Chapter 9 Properties and Equations Math Test

4/17: Early Dismissal

         Chapter 10 - Earth's Place in the Solar System - Science Test

4/18: Good Friday (day off)

A Look at Next Week (Week of 4/7-4/11)

Reading: Students will continue to study poetry by identifying figurative language and poetic devices in various poems. The students will also begin writing poems of their own!  The unit test is tentatively scheduled for April 10th. I will make an announcement if the date will change. Also, April Reading Logs have been sent home with your child.

English: We will continue studying Unit 6 on pronouns. Lesson 4 will be covered next.

Spelling: The List 20 pretest will be on Monday, 4/7, and final test on 4/11. If your child receives 2 or less wrong, they will be in the "Challenge Group".

Social Studies:  We will continue studying Chicago, taking a look at transportation, museums, food, etc. Your child will also be creating a Chicago Brochure. Project will be explained this week.  

Science: We will continue studying Chapter 10 on Earth's Place in the Solar System. Study guides for the test on April 17 have been sent home with your child.  

Math: We will continue Chapter 9 on Properties and Equations. The test is scheduled for April 14. Study guides will be sent home. We will be studying our 12's  multiplication and division facts, and the students will be tested on them on Friday, April 11. 

Have a restful break!

Miss Simoncelli