This week we will be working on using literature to learn how to use money in order to get ready for Kid’s Marketplace.  Your child will also be getting their job on Monday for Kid’s Marketplace.  They can dress up like their job.  Usually there is a prize for the best dressed.  We will also continue writing our opinion piece.  Your students have been reading a novel in reading groups.  Ask them how it is going.

Important dates:

Tuesday, January 29:  Kid’s Market Place.  We need 8 volunteers per class.  This is really a fun thing to volunteer doing so we would love to have you come help us out.  If you didn’t sign up to volunteer we could still use you-just come on Tuesday at 8:45 a.m.

Friday, February 8:  We will be celebrating Chinese New Year.

Friday, March 15:  Third and Fourth Grade School Science Fair

Wednesday, April 18:  District Science Fair for the winners of our school science fair. 

Spelling for January 28-February 1: Badge Stage Charge Range Ridge Rage Cage Bulge Lodge Fudge Huge Change Judge Bridge Ledge Sponge Dodge Hedge Plunge Pledge Words are on spellingcity.com Under List 13 if you want to practice there. Words will also be written in their planners.

UTIPS Homework: Test is Comp-Mixed 7 for this week.  Mr. Chen says he has been putting up UTIPS to correspond with what they are currently learning in math.  He would like you to do his math tests.

Keyboarding Help: The school has used a free internet program called Dance Mat typing. bbc.co.uk/schools/typing

Reading Days: Remember to record your reading days!!! Your child needs to read 20 minutes or more to count as a day.

This week we will be discussing and reading about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  We will also be working on a new opinion writing piece.  Get working on your science fair project if you want to participate.  It is not required, but a great opportunity to learn something new.  Congratulations to our spelling bee winners:  Kayla Weber, Cierra Searle, Jonathan Hatch, and Daniel Murga

Important dates:

Tuesday, January 29:  Kid’s Market Place.  We need 8 volunteers per class.  This is really a fun thing to volunteer doing so we would love to have you come help us out.  We only have 4 volunteers-we need 16!!!

Friday, February 8:  We will be celebrating Chinese New Year.

Friday, March 15:  Third and Fourth Grade School Science Fair

Wednesday, April 18:  District Science Fair for the winners of our school science fair. 

Spelling for January 22-25: Prince Tease Leave Glove Choose Dance Fence Shove Loose Glance Piece Cheese Peace Wise Solve Bounce Prove Sense Twelve Pounce Words are on spellingcity.com Under List 12 if you want to practice there. Words will also be written in their planners.

UTIPS Homework: Test are Multi-Lines and Comp-Mixed 6 for this week.

Keyboarding Help: The school has used a free internet program called Dance Mat typing. bbc.co.uk/schools/typing

Reading Days: Remember to record your reading days!!! Your child needs to read 20 minutes or more to count as a day.

I have lots of information this time.  Please pull out your calendars and mark down some important days coming up. 

Monday, January 14:  Our class spelling bee!

Thursday, January 17:  School Math Night 6:00-7:30.  Come learn about the new math core.  The school appreciates you getting a babysitter for your children on that night.

Friday, January 18:  10:00-10:30 a.m. Science Fair information given out.  I will be explaining to the entire third grade how to do science fair.  Science Fair is an optional activity in third grade, but I would highly recommend all to participate.  For those of you looking for an extension of your child’s learning, this is a great opportunity.  Parents are invited to the presentation, so join us to get more information on how to do a great science fair project.

Tuesday, January 29:  Kid’s Market Place.  We need 8 volunteers per class.  This is really a fun thing to volunteer doing so we would love to have you come help us out.

Friday, February 8:  We will be celebrating Chinese New Year.

Friday, March 15:  Third and Fourth Grade School Science Fair

Wednesday, April 18:  District Science Fair for the winners of our school science fair. 

Spelling for January 14-18: Gave Center Circle Code Gem Gym Golf Circus Cart Guess Cell cub Gentle Guest Cent Calf Guide Cycle Ginger Giant Words are on spellingcity.com Under List 11 if you want to practice there. Words will also be written in their planners.

UTIPS Homework: Test are Multiplication 2 and Comp-Mixed 5 for this week.

Keyboarding Help: The school has used a free internet program called Dance Mat typing. bbc.co.uk/schools/typing

Reading Days: Remember to record your reading days!!! Your child needs to read 20 minutes or more to count as a day.

This week we will be doing a Mystery for shared reading.  We will continue our reading and writing of “circle books”.  The If You Give a Moose a Muffin is an example of these types of books.  We will continue reading narratives in our guided reading groups.  We are excited for a fun week!

Spelling for January 7-11: Shrink Squawk Throne Squint Threw Shrank Through Squish Squash Shriek Squeeze Thrill Shrimp Squirt Squeak Threat Squirm Thrifty Throw Thrown Words are on spellingcity.com Under List 1 if you want to practice there. Words will also be written in their planners.

UTIPS Homework: Test are Block 1 Review and Comp-Mixed 4 for this week.

Keyboarding Help: The school has used a free internet program called Dance Mat typing. bbc.co.uk/schools/typing

Reading Days: Remember to record your reading days!!! Your child needs to read 20 minutes or more to count as a day.

Since it is a short week, we will not be doing homework or spelling.  I hope everyone enjoyed their holidays!