We have been working on a Reader’s Theater to perform for the rest of the third grade.  If you would like to attend, we will have a “parent dress rehearsal”.  The Red (students in the morning class with Mrs. Rollins) will do theirs on Tuesday, December 17 at 9:30 a.m., and the Yellow (students in the afternoon class with Mrs. Rollins) will be on December 17 at 12:00.  The sing a long preview will be at 2:00.  We will perform for the third grade on Tuesday after recess so please don’t check your students out after the Sing A Long preview.

This holiday season, I am thankful for all my students and their wonderful parents.  Thank you for working with and helping them at home.  I have loved getting to know your children and I appreciate you sharing them with me.  They are amazing and I love them all!

Also, thank you to my “secret elf” (whoever you are).  You are making my days much brighter!

Spelling for December 16-20: Christmas Claus Elf Elves Hanukkah Holiday Reindeer Rudolph Santa year Words are on spellingcity.com Under Holiday Words if you want to practice there. Words will also be written in their planners.

UTIPS Homework: None-Enjoy time with your family.  Making cookies together really helps with understanding different measurements.  (Just a suggestion)

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.

We are working hard this week.  We will be working on a Reader’s Theater in order to practice for our upcoming DIBELS assessment.  We will also be reading How the Grinch Stole Christmas for shared reading.  I appreciate all your help in making your students year a success.

Spelling for December 9-13: Slow Globe Coach Blow Grow Lose Rome Roast Flow Long Throw Row Close Oat Mow Know Wrote Roam Loaf Coal Words are on spellingcity.com Under List 7   if you want to practice there. Words will also be written in their planners.

UTIPS Homework: Comp-Mixed 2

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.

Welcome back!  We will be having a very busy three weeks before the holiday break.  I found out we have our writing assessment in March.  We will need to be working on typing at home and school.  When I find out more about it I will let you know, but anytime you can practice typing at home I would appreciate it.  It would be a great idea to give your child a prompt and have them write about it.  This prompt should be giving an opinion and an informational prompt.  For example, “In your opinion, which holiday is the best holiday?”  and “Write about why we celebrate Thanksgiving.”  We will be doing these things in class each week as well.  Thanks for all your help!

Spelling for December 2-6: Glass Stay Raise Brave Grain Play Clay Stand Slave Nail Tray Stray Gray Gain Taste Aid Hay Shape Past Pray Words are on spellingcity.com Under List 6   if you want to practice there. Words will also be written in their planners.

UTIPS Homework: Comp-Mixed 1

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.