This week we will be working on the comprehension strategies sequence and problem/solution.  We will also be continuing our opinion writing and making a final draft.  Please make sure you are recording your minutes in Road to Success.  We are also having a problem with rubber band bracelets and necklaces.  Please have your children leave them at home.  They are struggling to pay attention because they are playing with them.  Thank you!

Spelling for January 13-17: Shrink Squawk Throne Squint Threw Shrank Squeeze Thrill Shrimp Squash Through Squish Shriek Squirt Squeak Threat Squirm Thrifty Throw Thrown Words are on spellingcity.com Under list 10 if you want to practice there. Words will also be written in their planners.

UTIPS Homework: Comp-Mixed 4

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 hope everyone had a great holiday.  We will be working hard to get ready for the DIBELS test, which will be Thursday.  We have an internet safety assembly on Tuesday.  We will also be writing an opinion piece and comparing and contrasting two stories.

Spelling for January 6-10: Knack Wreck Known Wrist Knot Ring Wrap Knob Knit Knight Gnaw Wren Wring Knoll Kneel Knelt Knee Wreath Wrinkle knead Words are on spellingcity.com Under List 8   if you want to practice there. Words will also be written in their planners.

UTIPS Homework: Comp-Mixed 3

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 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.

Since we have Parent-Teacher conferences and are going off track this week and I have a meeting on Monday where we will have a sub, I decided not to do spelling.  Enjoy a week off.  I will put up a UTIPS, but it will be up the entire time we are off track.  Have a great off track time!

This week is Halloween!  It is a very exciting week, but we still have lots of learning to do.  For shared reading we will be trying to solve a mystery.  We will also be working on main idea.

The Halloween parade is on Thursday, Oct. 31 at 2:00.  Our party is at 11:15.  The room moms still need lots of items for our party.  Your child brought home a note.  Please donate time or materials if possible.  We will be having lots of fun that day.  I appreciate all our parents for helping out with the party!

Our spelling this week is a little different.  I have a fun Halloween game with homophones so I thought it would be fun to use them as our spelling words.  There are only 15 we use in the game and I thought that might work better since so many of you will have a difficult time studying this week.

Spelling for September 10-22 to 11-1: witch which would wood hole whole there their they’re threw through write right hear here Words are on spellingcity.com under Halloween Homophones if you want to practice there. Words will also be written in their planners.

UTIPS Homework: Comprehension 7

Keyboarding Help: The school has used a free internet program called Dance Mat typing.

Reading Days: Remember to record your child’s reading time on the Road to Success site. Your child needs to read 20 minutes or more to count as a day.