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!!

Week of May 2-6

Odds and Ends:
This will be my last week of teaching third grade! I am sad to leave after getting to know each student over a course of three months! I look forward to seeing all the students soon! Thank you to the parents for being so supportive and helpful during my time in third grade! You all have such wonderful children and great students! Thank you again and here is our schedule for next week!

Upcoming Events:
Math MAPS Testing Monday
Reading Magic Vocabulary Quiz-Wednesday
Magic Show-Friday, May 6 (please email me if you would like to attend)
Math-Division 4's test Friday
English-Unit 5 Test Thursday

Reading: We are going to continue MAGIC! While learn about magic, we will be focusing on all skills including, fluency. The magic show for our class will be Friday, May 6, 2011 from 8:20 am-9:20am. Please email me if you will be attending! Please join us for some MAGIC!

Spelling:
We will be beginning list 23. The pretest will be Monday and the final test will be on Friday.

English:
We will be finishing up unit 5. The test will be on Thursday. You can be reviewing all lessons in unit 5 and doing the sample test at the end of the unit for extra practice!

Science:
We have started chapter 1 in our Science books. This chapter will teach us about the Scientific Method as well as tools Scientists use.

Social Studies:
We are continuing with Chapter 9: Economics and our budgeting project! The students have received a job and a salary. They have chosen a house and a car. They have also had a few children of their own along the way. The students have been paying bills based on the house and car they have chosen. They are also writing checks for the bills they owe. They LOVE becoming adults!

Math:
We are going to be having our timed tests on dividing by 4's on Friday. We are also working on chapter 24 which is related to division. This week we will cover lessons 1-3. Please be practicing at home!

Have a wonderful weekend! I will see you Monday for our last week together!!!

April 25-29

Odds and Ends:
If you ever need to email me please don't hesitate at: mmillbrandt@ccsd66.org
Arbor Day is Friday, April 29th!
We are doing a special project in school! Please send each child with $1.00 by Friday, 29th.

Upcoming Events:
Friday: No School
Tuesday, April 26th-Chapter 13 Science Test

Reading: We are finishing up Poetry and starting MAGIC!!!! We will be having a class Magic Show on Friday, May 6th from 8:20-9:20 There will be a flier sent home on Monday, April 25. Please email me if you can attend so we have enough seats.

Spelling:
We will be beginning list 22. The pretest will be Monday and the final test will be on Friday.

English:
We will be continuing Unit 5. We have covered lessons 1,2, 3 and 4. You can be reviewing them for extra practice. We will also be writing a pen pal letter to the second graders at Elizabeth Ide!

Science:
We will be finish chapter 13 with a test on Tuesday. We will start chapter 1: Inquiry on Friday.

Social Studies:
We are starting a new chapter in Social Studies! Chapter 9: Economics. In order to have the students fully understand budgeting money and saving money, they will be doing a two week long budget project. The students will get a job and a salary. They will have to pay bills and make choices. They will be putting money into a savings account to save for emergencies or fun. They will also be practicing writing checks!

Math:
We will be beginning chapter 24: Division. We will be covering lessons 1,2,3 and 5. We are also going to continue taking division times test. This week it will be dividing by 3's.

Have a wonderful 3 day weekend and see you all MONDAY!

April 18-21

Odds and Ends: If you ever need to email me please don't hesitate at: mmillbrandt@ccsd66.org It was so great to see everyone at Open House on Thursday! I am so glad you were able to see baby Liam and Mrs. Olsen! I hope you enjoyed all the wonderful projects that each student has worked so hard on!

Upcoming Events:

Thursday is Early Dismissal: 11:00

Friday: No School

Reading: We will start our unit on Poetry. We will practice reading poetry fluently, as well as writing some of our own!

Spelling: There will be no spelling this week due to the short week.

English: We will be continuing Unit 5. We have covered lessons 1,2, and 3. You can be reviewing them for extra practice.

Science: We will continue to study chapter 13: Electricity and magnets. We have read lessons 1 and 2, and we will be reading lesson 3 this week. The chapter test will be on Tuesday April 26th.

Social Studies: We have finished our CHICAGO UNIT!!! We are so happy to have displayed all the wonderful things we learned about. We will be starting chapter 9:Economy after Easter break.

Math: We have finished our chapter on multiplication! We are going to be reviewing some old concepts such as subtraction and multiplication fast facts in stations this week. We are also starting weekly division tests. We are staring on Monday with dividing by 0 and 1.

Enjoy your weekend and see you Monday for a short week of School!!!

April11-15

Odds and Ends: If you ever need to email me please don't hesitate at: mmillbrandt@ccsd66.org Thursday is Open House from 6:30 to 8:00! We have a Chicago Theme and I can't wait to see you there!

Upcoming Events:

OPEN HOUSE THURSDAY!

Chicago Mobile due Monday

Reading: Vocabulary Quiz Monday

Spelling Test Friday Chicago History Quiz Tuesday

Math: Quiz on Chapter 23.5 and 23.6 Friday

Reading: We will be finishing our Novel: The Night the Whole Class Slept Over on Monday. It was a great book! We will be celebrating the end of the book on Wednesday! There is a vocabulary quiz on the last 9 words on Monday.

Spelling: Lesson 21: There will be a pretest on Monday. The test will be Friday.

English: We will be starting Unit 5 on Tuesday. The students will be taking a pre-test. If your child passes out on any lesson they will be doing a challenge activity for that lesson.

Science: We will continue to study chapter 13: Electricity and Magnets. We have some fun experiments to help us learn more.

Social Studies: We are continuing our Chicago unit! We can't wait to share our projects we have been working on at open house!

Math: We will be working on 2 and 3 digit multiplication through out the week. There will be a quiz on Friday over 2 and 3 digit multiplication.

Have a wonderfully warm weekend!

April 4-8

Odds and Ends:
If you ever need to email me please don't hesitate at: mmillbrandt@ccsd66.org
Have a fun and safe SPRING BREAK!!

Upcoming Events:
Math Checkpoint:Wednesday 4/6
Monday 4/4 Classes Resume from Spring BreakTuesday 4/5 No school Teacher Institute

Reading:
We will continue reading our new novel called: The Night the Whole Class Slept Over! We will be reviewing many strategies including: predicting, questioning, and sequencing. Please bring in your favorite recipe by April 13.

Spelling:
Lesson 20: These words are spelled with the vowel sound in sound and bought. There will be a pretest on Monday. The test will be Friday.

English:
We will be doing various activities describing who we are.

Science:
We will start a new chapter! Chapter 13: Electricity. We will be doing experiments and reading lesson 1 this week!

Social Studies:
We are continuing our Chicago unit! We have learned about Immigration. The students have been making wonderful project correlating with what we are learning! We can't wait to let all the parents see our hard work at open house! Please continue to work on your Chicago mobile. It is due April 11th.

Math:
We will be finishing chapter 17 with a checkpoint on Wednesday, April 6. The checkpoint will only cover lesson 3.

Have a beautiful spring break and I can not wait to see everyone's smiling faces Monday!
Miss Millbrandt

Week of March 21- March 25

Odds and Ends:
If you ever need to email me please don't hesitate at: mmillbrandt@ccsd66.org
The District 66 Fundraiser is Saturday, March 19th. I look forward to seeing you there!
Monday, March 21, 2011-Chess Club - Rooks - 2:25 to 3:25 p.m.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011-Project Challenge



Upcoming Events:
English: Unit 6: Pronoun Test Tuesday, March 22nd
Math: Chapter 19: Decimal Test Tuesday, March 22nd.
Science: Chapter 14: Heat/Light/Sound Test Thursday, March 24th



Reading:
We will continue reading our new novel called: The Night the Whole Class Slept Over! We will be sequencing events and making connections. There will be a vocabulary quiz on Wednesday, March 23rd. The study guide was sent home Friday. The students are only responsible for the top half.



Spelling:
We will have a pretest on Spelling List 19 on Monday, March 21st. The test will be on Friday, March 25th.



English:
There is a unit test on Tuesday, March 22. The test will cover all types of Pronouns. For extra practice your child can do pages 232-235 in their textbook.



Science:
We will finish up the chapter with Lesson 4. Please continue to review lessons 1, 2, and 3 at home. The final test will be on Thursday, March 24th.



Social Studies:
We are continuing our Chicago unit! We have learned about “The Early Years” and the Chicago Fire. It is so interesting! We will be doing many projects covering Chicago. Many grades from this unit will be homework, so please make sure your child is completing the homework to the best of their ability.



Math:
We are finished with Chapter 19: Decimals. There will be a test on Tuesday, March 22nd. Monday, I will send home a chapter review worksheet for homework.



I hope you enjoy this beautiful weather! Go out and PLAY! Have a wonderful Weekend!
Miss Millbrandt