I am sorry, I thought I posted this last Friday, but apparently I didn’t!  I apologize!  Hopefully I will get organized soon.

This week we will be working on taking our first Performance Task.  This is a district wide language arts assessment to let me know how your student is doing.  It will take several days because we will just do a little each day. 

We will also be learning about verbs, how to write an opinion, and starting guided reading groups.  Your child will also be receiving their take home reading book this week, so watch for that. 

Spelling for September 23-27: Lost Drove Road Chose Boat Love Goat Soap Knock Slope Foam Load Whole None Toast Soft Toad Coat Float Cross Words are on spellingcity.com under List 2 if you want to practice there. Words will also be written in their planners.

UTIPS Homework: Test is: Review 2-3 Reading

Keyboarding Help: The school has used a free internet program called Dance Mat typing.  It is not my favorite, but it is a good start.  I will continue to look for more free programs. bbc.co.uk/schools/typing

Reading Days: Remember to log into Road to Success Website and record your reading days.

I am excited to be back on track and ready to get going on learning.  We will be working hard this week on getting ready to take our first “performance task” in language arts.  We will be taking this the next week.  It models the end of year testing and will be a great tool for me to know what direction to take with my teaching.

We will be learning about verbs, adjectives, prefixes, suffixes, and discussing text features, as well as doing lots of reading and writing.  Your students are great at knowing an author’s point of view and purpose for writing already. 

Our spelling test will be given on Friday.  The words could be easy for some and more difficult for others.  If they are easy-great-spend time reading more in either English or Chinese.  They will be getting more difficult eventually, but I want to start off slower and make sure everyone has time in their day to complete their homework.  I do not want to overwhelm you.

I have had a great time getting to know your students and working with them.  They are a great bunch and I appreciate them.  If you have any problems with any of the websites or homework, let me know.

Spelling for September 16-20: Black Blame Brain Camp Chain Faint Flash Frame Main Pain Paint Place Rain Rash Said Space Tail Train Want What Words are on spellingcity.com under Unit 1 if you want to practice there. Words will also be written in their planners.

UTIPS Homework: This is a “test” week.  We will make sure it works for everyone.  So far I have heard from a few of you and it is working fine.  Please do: “Review 2-2 reading” this week.  It should be a review of second grade concepts.

Keyboarding Help: The school has used a free internet program called Dance Mat typing.  It is not my favorite, but it is a good start.  I will continue to look for more free programs. bbc.co.uk/schools/typing

Reading Days: Record your child’s minutes on the Road to Success page.  You can record daily, weekly, or monthly.  I will hand out tickets for the drawings at the end of each month and record it on their grades.

Welcome to Third Grade!  I am excited to be your teacher.  There will be no homework until we come back on track in September. 

Studying for the last spelling test and reading 20 minutes a night is the only homework.  Remember the field trip and author’s tea this week.  We still need more volunteers for field day. 

Tuesday, June 18  Field Trip to the Dump and Clark Planetarium

Thursday, June 20  Author’s Tea at 2:30 (Come read your child’s many writing projects)

Friday, June 21  Fun Run

Monday, June 24  Field Trip to the Fire Station

Tuesday, June 25  Egg Drop at 2:30

Friday, June 28  Play Performance-Red Class at 9:00, Yellow Class at 10:00

Monday, July 1  Field Day-We need at least 4 volunteers (2 for red class and 2 for yellow class) to walk around and monitor students.  This gives Mr. Chen and I time to complete report cards, etc.

Tuesday, July 2  Last Day of School

Spelling for June 17-21: There They They’re Thought Threw Through Too To Two Trouble Unhappiness Until Usually Vacation Very Want Were Went We’re Weather Words are on spellingcity.com Under Third Grade Words #3 if you want to practice there. Words will also be written in their planners.

UTIPS Homework: NONE!!!

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.

Testing is finally done!!!  The only homework we will have now is spelling and reading.  Congratulate your child on working so hard last week.  As we near the end of the year, we have many exciting and fun things coming up.  Mark your calendars so you can attend as many as possible.  I do realize you can’t attend everything though.

Tuesday, June 18  Field Trip to the Dump and Clark Planetarium

Thursday, June 20  Author’s Tea at 2:30 (Come read your child’s many writing projects)

Friday, June 21  Fun Run

Monday, June 24  Field Trip to the Fire Station

Tuesday, June 25  Egg Drop at 2:30

Friday, June 28  Play Performance-Red Class at 9:00, Yellow Class at 10:00

Monday, July 1  Field Day-We need at least 4 volunteers (2 for red class and 2 for yellow class) to walk around and monitor students.  This gives Mr. Chen and I time to complete report cards, etc.

Tuesday, July 2  Last Day of School

Spelling for June 10-14: Lovable Myself New Our People Pretty Prettier Prettiest Probably Question Really Recycle Right Said School Something Sometimes Terrible Their Then Words are on spellingcity.com Under Third Grade Words #3 if you want to practice there. Words will also be written in their planners.

UTIPS Homework: NONE!!!

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.

Remember, testing Monday through Thursday.  Bring a snack, a book, and be ready to do your best!  No homework for the week!

Next week we begin end of the year testing.  This is a great opportunity for your child to show how much they have learned this year.  The red class will test in the morning and the yellow class will test in the afternoon.  We will be testing Monday through Thursday, so please make sure your child attends school and is on time.  Please make sure your child gets enough sleep and have them eat a healthy, filling breakfast as well.  If your child is testing in the afternoon, please make sure to have them eat a good lunch as well.  Please don’t pack soda, candy bars, etc. in their lunch.  I appreciate all your help in making testing a success.

If your child is in the red class we will be taking a small break right before we begin the test.  The yellow class will take a break after the testing is done for the day.  You make pack your child a small, HEALTHY snack to eat during that break.

Since we are testing next week there will be no homework, spelling, etc.  Just have your student read at least 20 minutes a night.  I want your student to use ALL their concentration on testing and go and play and run around after school.  Exercise is also an important way to help your child test well.