Week of 5/31-6/3

Odds and Ends:

*It's hard to believe the last days of third grade are here! I am looking forward to enjoying our last days together and getting ready to send 4th graders out into the world!

*Summer Birthdays: If your child celebrates a summer birthday, she/he can choose any of the remaining school days to celebrate their birthday at school. Please remember, no sugary treats. Thank you!

*The raffle for Japan has just begun. A letter was sent home on Wednesday, with the list of raffle items and raffle tickets. If you wish to participate, just fill in the tickets, put them in an envelope with the money, and return it to your classroom teacher. All tickets must be turned in by June 3rd. We will have the raffle at the all school assembly on June 6th. Thank you so much for your support.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

*Mon. 5/30: No school: Happy Memorial Day!

* Tues. 5/31: Talent Show by 4th and 5th grade students

Science: Inquiry Test

*Fri. 6/3: Last day of reading and math

Raffle tickets due

*Mon. 6/6: Field Day and picnic

*Tues. 6/7: Last day of 3rd grade. Report cards sent home. Dismissal at 9:30 am. HAPPY SUMMER!!!

A LOOK AT NEXT WEEK:

*Reading: We will be finishing up our novels and doing some activities about the books. Please make sure your child has their literature circle packets completed and ready to be turned in on Tues. and the books completed by Wed. Thank you!

*Spelling: We are all done with spelling for the year.

*English: We will continue to work on descriptive writing as we write our super hero stories.

*Science: We will take our inquiry test on Tues. You can view and study the textbook at www.thinkcentral.com. You need to use the same user name/number as you use for parent connect. Your child should know the password (or you can email me for it!).

*Social Studies: We will work on map making for the end of the year.

*Math: We will focus on revisiting some concepts from earlier in the year such as subtracting across zeros, fractions, and multiplying greater numbers. We will work on mixed division as well.

Thank you and enjoy the warm weather and long weekend together!

Mrs. Olsen

Week of 5/23

Odds and Ends:

Walk for Japan: Join us as we raise money for a great cause and get exercise! The walk will be on Tues. 5/24. Look for a note coming home today with more details about the walk.

*Life Saving Grams: Wed. 5/25 is the last day to send them!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

* Tues. 5/24: Walk for Japan

*Wed. 5/25: Bowling AM (please send your child with a sack lunch if they would normally get hot lunch-Thanks!)

*Thurs. 5/26: Visit with 2nd Grade Pen Pals

*Fri. 5/27: Social Studies: Ch 9 Test
Spelling: list 26 Test
Book order due

*Mon. 5/30: No School

A LOOK AT NEXT WEEK:

*Reading: We will be revisiting all of the reading strategies covered this year as we work in literature circles. Ask your child what novel they chose!

*English: We will work with creative writing as we write superhero stories.

*Spelling: We will work on list 26: frequently misspelled words. There will be pretest Monday and a final test on Friday. This will be our last spelling list of the year! Homework will be using all 20 words in sentences (written in cursive) and abc order (also in cursive).

*Social Studies: We will finish up ch 9 on the economy. A study guide was sent home this week. The test is scheduled for Fri. 5/27. We will work on map skills next.

*Science: We will continue to work on inquiry. The test is tentatively scheduled for Tues. 5/31.

*Math: We will work on 7 division next week. We will also work on reviewing some tricky concepts from earlier in the year including rounding, subtracting across zeros, fractions, probability, multiplying greater numbers, and division. There will be a simple long division review on Mon. 5/23.

Thanks and have a SUPER weekend!


Mrs. Olsen

Week of 5/16-5/20

Hello All! I'm back! It's great to be back with the students and see how much they have grown in the last 3 months! I enjoyed my maternity leave with my sweet baby boy Liam and I know Miss Millbrandt did an outstanding job. Thank you all for your support and cooperation during my leave.

* Walk for Japan: Join us as we raise money for an important cause! Tuesday, May 24th, from3:30-5;00 there will be a fundraiser to raise money for the earthquake victims of Japan. The cost is $2 for individuals and $5 for families. Please contact Mrs. Cavoto or Mrs. Sulima with any questions.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Mon. 5/16: Choir Concert 9 am
Jr. Achievement #2

Thurs. 5.19: Jr. Achievement #3

Fri. 5/20: Spelling Test list 25


A LOOK AT NEXT WEEK:

*Reading: We will continue to practice fluency and expression with readers' theater. We will also be reviewing all of our reading strategies as we work in literature circles reading new novels.

*English: We will continue to work with creative writing as we combine expository and descriptive writing.

*Spelling: We will be focusing on frequently misspelled words for the rest of the year. Some of these words may be repeated from earlier in the year, but they are the high frequency words for third grade so we want to practice using them. There will be a pretest on Monday and a final test on Friday.

*Social Studies: We will work on ch 9: economy. We are talking about goods and services and making a budget. Ask your child about your classroom budget.

*Science: We will work on the inquiry chapter lesson 2 and 3. We are learning about the skills scientists use and the scientific method.

*Math: The students will work on division (simple long division with and without remainders). We will also work with 6's division with the test on Friday. We will work on solving word problems as well.

Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Olsen

Odds and Ends:
I CAN NOT BELIEVE how fast these 3 months have gone bye! It has been such a pleasure working with these students! I have enjoyed every bit of it, as well as, gained a lot of experience!~ So THANK YOU! Mrs. Olsen will be returning to school on Monday, May 9. her email is eolsen@ccsd66.org

Thank you to all the students and families that donated money for the gift card! I am so exctied to use it! THANK YOU!

Upcoming Events:
MONDAY, MAY 9-Mrs. Olsen comes back!!!!
No Math-Monday, May 9

Reading:

Spelling:
We will be beginning list 24. The pretest will be Monday and the final test will be on Friday.

English:

Science:
The students will continue with chapter 1, but move onto lesson 2!

Social Studies:
We finished our BUDGET GAME! It was sooo cool learning how to save money and making good choices. The students will begin chapter 9: economics in their textbooks next week.

Math:
The students will continue reviewing how to divide. The Test divide by 5 test will be at the end of the week.

GOOD BYE and it has been such a pleasure working with each student!!!!! You can stop by the fourth grade area, that is where I will be!!