Week of 9/29

Odds and Ends:

*Thank you to the families who brought in items for our Johnny Appleseed celebration! A special thank you the McCarthy, Reynolds, Crowley, and Edie family for the juice, spoons, bowls, and cups!  It was a perfect day!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

* Mon. 9/29: Scholastic Book Orders Due

* Wed. 10/1: Reading: September reading calendar due

*Fri. 10/3: Spelling: List 6 test

A LOOK AT NEXT WEEK:

*Reading: We are really enjoying reading the book The One and Only Ivan. Ask your child about this amazing book based on a true story. We will continue to close read this text and do various non fiction reading, writing, and discussions surrounding this story.

*English: We will work on a writing unit, teaching students the organization of a 5 paragraph essay.

* Spelling: We will work on list 6. The pretest will be Monday, homework is due Thursday, and the test will be on Friday. Keep up the great work in spelling!

*Science: We will continue to work on ch. 4, focusing on ecosystems. We will be making a pet rock and an ecosystem for our pet in class this week.

*Social Studies: We will focus on hemispheres in our maps skills unit.

*Math: We will begin ch. 2 in math, which focuses on addition and subtraction properties, fact families, and mental math.

Have a great weekend together and enjoy the beautiful fall weather!
Mrs. Olsen

Week of 9/22

Odds and Ends: 

*Early Dismissal: Thurs. 9/25 students will be dismissed at 11:00.

*Magazine Drive: Please remember to turn in any forms on the turn in days listed in your magazine packet.

*Box Tops: We are collecting box tops in our classroom. Please send them in anytime! Thank you!

UPCOMING EVENTS: 

*Mon. 9/22: Social Studies: Continent/Ocean Quiz

*Wed. 9/24: Math: Ch1 test

*Thurs. 9/25: Early Dismissal

*Fri. 9/26: Happy Birthday, Johnny Appleseed!
Spelling: List 5 Test
English: Ch. 1 test

A LOOK AT NEXT WEEK:

 *Reading: We will focus on our essential question of how we can stand up for what we believe in as we read The One and Only Ivan. Here is a trailer of the book we watched to get excited about reading this fantastic book!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtPdqV2crQ0

We will work on finding text evidence to answer questions and practice close reading of text.  We will also celebrate Johnny Appleseed's birthday on Fri. 9/26. A note was sent home about supplies we will need. Please remember to send a peeled, cored, and sliced apple to school on Fri. 9/26 to use to make homemade applesauce in class! YUM!

*English: We will wrap up ch. 1 as we review what subject and predicates are and how to fix run on sentences. A study guide was sent home with your child this week. The test will be on Fri. 9/26.

* Spelling: We will work on List 5 this week. We will have a pretest Monday. 2 homework assignment will be due by Thurs. The test will be Friday.

*Social Studies: Our continent and ocean quiz will be on Mon. 9/22. We will work in cooperative groups to research WOW facts about continents and present them to the class. We will begin our study of hemispheres.

*Science: We began ch 4 as we learn about ecosystems. We will connect our learning in science to our discussions in reading as we read about Ivan, a silverback gorilla.

*Math: We are working hard on rounding to the nearest 10 and 100. A study guide was sent home this week. Your child will also bring home their textbook to study from. They can keep their textbook at home until the day of the test (Wed. 9/24).

Have a beautiful weekend together!
Mrs. Olsen

Week of 9/15-9/19

Odds and Ends

* Please send your child with a sweatshirt or light jacket to school on chilly days. They have been going out for PE and recess. Thank you!

*Intramural Games: Please be sure to check your child's binder MONDAY for a note that will be sent home regarding intramural games.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

*Sat. 9/13: Center Cass District 66 Community Day!

* Tues. 9/16: Magazine Drive Kick Off Assembly

*Wed. 9/17: Band Assembly

*Fri. 9/19: Spelling test List 4

A LOOK AT NEXT WEEK:

*Reading: We will continue to explore our theme of standing up for what you believe in. We read the story Teammates about Jackie Robinson and Recess Queen and had great discussions on how difficult but important it is to stand up for what you believe is right. We will continue to explore this theme as we practice close reading.

*English: We will focus on subject and predicates this week in ch. 1.  The ch. 1 test is tentatively scheduled for Fri. 9/26. A study guide and review packet will be sent home before the test.

*Spelling: We will work on list 4 this week. Your child will take the pretest Mon. 2 homework assignments will be given (due Thurs) and the test will be on Friday

*Science: We will begin ch. 4 on habitats and ecosystems.

* Social Studies: We will continue our maps unit as we learn about the continents and oceans. A graded review will be on Mon. 9/22. Your child will need to know the location of the continents and oceans. They received a study sheet today. You can find it in their social studies folder in their binder.

*Math: We began to switch for math class this week. Please ask your child who they have for math and be sure to check that teacher's blog for math updates for your child's math class. I have enjoyed getting to know my math students. We began ch.1 as we worked with place value and writing numbers in standard, expanded, and word form. We will continue working with number lines and rounding numbers next week.

Have a beautiful weekend together!
Mrs. Olsen

Week of 9/8-9/12

Odds and Ends: 

*Thank you for attending this year's Curriculum Night. It was so great to you all as we discussed this years agenda full of learning! I am looking forward to a great year together.

*MAPs testing: Students took their MAPs tests this week in math and reading. We will be looking closely at their data in the upcoming weeks.

UPCOMING EVENTS: 

*Thurs. 9/11: Social Studies: Directions and Compass Quiz

*Fri. 9/12: Spelling: List 3 Test

A LOOK AT NEXT WEEK: 

*Reading: We will continue to work on our Daily 5 routine. We will work on our first unit in ELA: Stand Up For What You Believe In.

* English: We will begin our first unit, The Sentence (Ch. 1). We will begin by reviewing the different types of sentences and what makes a complete sentence. We will continue to write in our journals as we apply what we learn to our daily writing.

*Spelling: We will focus on list 3 this week. We will take a pretest on Mon. Homework will be assigned Monday and due Thurs. The test will be on Friday. Remember, if your child is in the "challenge" list for the week, they work with 10 challenge words and can be excused from the test on Friday.

*Social Studies: We are learning about the compass rose and directions. A study guide will be sent home today for our quiz on Thurs. 9/11. We will spend the week practicing and reviewing these skills.

*Science: We will begin our first unit on ecosystems and habitats soon!

*Math: We will continue to learn about good mathematical practices in class and practice fact fluency. More information about your student's math class will be coming  soon!

Thanks for checking in! Have a great week!

Mrs. Olsen

Welcome to Third Grade!

Hello.

 Welcome to my classroom blog! 

You can check in here weekly for updates, important dates, and other classroom and school news. We have had an amazing first first days together. The students are getting the classroom routine down and seem like they have been here for weeks already: ) I am really looking forward to a fun and learning filled year!

Third Grade is the BEST! 

ODDS AND ENDS:

* No School Mon. 9/1: Happy Labor Day Weekend! Enjoy summer's last hurrah!

* Curriculum Night: We hope to see you all at this year's curriculum night, Wed. 9/3 at 6:30-7:30 pm. Principal Pagel will be going over some important grade and school level information and then you will have a chance to meet your child's  homeroom teacher and learn more about the upcoming school year.  This event is not for the children to attend. Thank you!

UPCOMING EVENTS: 

*Mon. 9/1: No School

*Wed. 9/3: 
Curriculum Night: 6:30-7:30 pm

*Fri. 9/5: Spelling: List 2 test (we start with list 2)

A LOOK AT NEXT WEEK:

*Reading: We will begin with our Daiy 5 routines. 

*English: We will begin ch. 1: the Sentence. We will have a pretest to assess prior information.  Your child will have a learning contract that will tailor the lessons to his/her knowledge base. We will also begin DOL (Daily Oral Language) as we practice punctuation skills in every day writing. 

* Spelling: We will begin with list 2. We begin each week with a pretest. If your child gets 2 or less wrong, they will be in the challenge list. If they get more than 2 incorrect, they will be in the book group. Both groups have homework for the week that reinforce a common spelling rule.  The test will be on Friday. The students who were in the challenge group can take their pretest grade for their final grade or retake the test to try for 100%. Those in the book group will take the test on Friday for their final grade. A sheet outlining the spelling procedures will be sent home Tues. 

*Social Studies: We will begin our Maps unit, focusing on directions and using a compass rose. 

*Science: We will begin our first unit on habitats and ecosystems soon! 

* Math: We will begin looking at problem solving techniques and addition and subtraction fact practice with our homeroom students this week. More information regarding math classes will be coming soon! 

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Thanks for visiting my blog. Have a great long weekend!

Mrs. Olsen

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