Homework: Day 5

• Math: Memorize ALL Multiplcation facts (0 -12)
• Try some of the Winter Work suggestions from the letter given on Sunday, December 11, 2011. Or click one of the games below:
• Math:
•  Multiplication Grand Prix
• Sketcher (multiplication)
• Math Model
• Reading
• Practice Reading Test  (Instructions click here)
• Types of Sentences (Grammar)
• Synonym game
• List of sites

Reminder:

• School resumes on Tuesday, January 3, 2012
• It will be a Day 5 - we have PE and Religion!
• Come prepared to work hard and be the best you can be!

Hope you all have a wonderful Winter Break!!

Homework: Day 3

• Math: Practice multiplication facts
• Return signed progress reports

Reminder:

• Tomorrow is Day 4 - We have Music!
• Tomorrow is a falf-day - students are dismissed at 11:00am
• Tomorrow is dress-down day!!

Homework: Day 2

• Spelling: Study for spelling test
• Math: review multiplication facts of 2, 3, 4 and 5
• Return your signed progress reports tomorrow

Reminder:

• Tomorrow is Day 3: We have Art and Religion!
• Tomorrow you have a spelling test

Homework: Day 1

• Spelling: ABC order
• Math: Complete handout
• Science: Study for quiz
• Reading: Reread Balto - review the events and the characters in the story.

Reminder:

• Tomorrow is Day 2
• We have a Science Quiz
• We are watching Balto

Homework: Day 6

• Spelling:  List available on this site.  Write x3 each
• Math: Memorize Multiplication facts of 5 (review facts 2,3 &4)
• Bring library books
• Show parent's the Newsletter online

 Reminder:

• Tomorrow is Day 1 - we have Technology and Religion!
• We have Library! Don't forget your books.
• Multiplication facts of 5 Quiz

Newsletter: Dec. 11 - 15

Spelling: Dec. 11- 15

The Spelling Test will be on Wednesday, December 14, 2011.

This week's words are taken from the quarter 2 core vocabulary list we work on in class.

1.     characters

2.     joyful

3.     unusual

4.     annoyed

5.     setting

6.     visualize

7.     equipment

8.     fewer

9.     greater

10.   increase

11.   decrease

12.   product

13.   colony

14.   disease

15.   natural resources

Homework: Day 5

• Science: review
• Math: review multiplication facts of 2,3,4,and memorize facts of 5.

Reminder:

• Sunday, Dec.11  is Day 6 - We have Swimming!
• Monday , Dec. 12  -  We have Library!

Homework: Day 4

• Review Vocabulary for tomorrow Reading Test
• Math  handouts
• Reading: Review for Reading Test - Practice online quiz click here!

Reminder:

• Tomorrow is Day 5 - We have PE and Religion!
• We will continue presenting our Science projects

Homework [Day 3]

Spelling: Study for test tomorrow
(Extra practice: http://www.lovetolearnplace.com/Grammar/pluralpossessives.html)
Math: Monster Math (3 digit addition) handout
Science: complete handout using textbook pages B19-B22

Reminder:

• Tomorrow is Day 4 - We have Music!
• We being Science Presentations in class. (students will present Wednesday and Thursday of this week)

Homework: Day 2

• Vocabulary:  Study for tomorow 's quiz
• Math:  Complete Addition Wor Problem handout and start memorizig multiplication facts of 5 (review facts of 2, 3 and 4)
• Reading: Complete 2 question handout & practice online quiz:  http://www.quia.com/rr/125885.html

Reminder:

• Tomorrow is Day 3 - we have Art and Religion!
• Tomorrow is our last day to complete the Science projects in class
• Science project presentations begin on Wednesday!

Homework: Day 1

• Spelling: Handout
• Math: memorize multiplication facts of 4 (Timed Quiz tomorrow)
• Reading: "Balto" in zebra book p.183-196. Complete the Handout (will be corrected tomorrow)
• Show parents the Newsletter online!

Reminder:

• Tomorrow is Day 2
• Review multiplication facts 2 & 3 they will show up on a mixed pop quiz this week.

Newsletter: Dec. 4-8

Homework: Day 6

• Math: Memorize multiplication facts of 4
• Reading: "Balto" zebra book  p. 182-194
• Spelling:  Complete handout

Reminders:

• Sunday is Day 1 - We have Technology and Religion!
• Multiplication Facts of 4 -  Practice quiz on Sunday and real quiz on Monday.
• Don't forget the multiplication facts of 2 and 3 you may see a pop quiz next week.

Homework: Day 5

• Spelling:  s / 's / s'  (T-Chart )
• Math: Memorize Multiplication Facts of 4
• Vocabulary: study for tomorrow's Vocabulary Quiz. the definitions can be found in Glossary at the back of the zebra book.
• Reading:  Read 'Balto' in the zebra book p. 184-194

Reminder:

• Tomorrow is Day 6
• We have Swimming

Homework: Day 4

• Spelling: ABC
• Math: Memorize multiplication facts of 4, complete the snowman handout
• Vocabulary: read zebra p.182-183
• Science: Study for Quiz (study and understand handout)

Reminders:

• Tomorrow is Day 5 - we have P.E & Religion!
• Please bring a lunch bag for your snacks

Homework: Day 3

• Spelling x3
• Math: Memorize multiplication facts of 3  (Quiz tomorrow)
• Reading Vocabulary: Read zebra book  p.182-183

Reminder:

• Tomorrow is Day 4
• We have Music!
• Science Research was due today please bring it in tomorrow if you didn't already show it to Ms. Cartagena for a late completion mark.

Newsletter: Nov. 28 - Dec. 1

Spelling

Come of the words in the list are plural possessive. A plural possessive noun shows ownership by more than one person or thing.

1. brother's    (belongs to my brother)
2. brothers     ( more than one brother)
3. uncle's         (belongs to my uncle)
4. uncles          (more than one uncle)
5. sister's         (belongs to my sister)
6. sisters        (more than one sister)
7. sisters'        (belongs to more than one sister)
8. man's        (belongs to one man)
9. men's         (belongs to more than one man)
10. child's       (belongs to one child)
11. girls           (more than one girl)
12. girl's          (belongs to the girl)
13. girls'          (belongs to more than one girl)
14. mine           (belongs to me)
15. yours         (belongs to you)

Homework: Day1

• Science:  CompleteAnimal Project Research booklet and bring 4 photo sized pictures of your animal
• Math: Memorize Multiplication - Facts of 3
• Bring Library books!

Reminder:

• There is no school on Sunday, November 27th
• Return to school on Monday, November 28th - It is Day 3.
• We have Art and Religion!
• We have Library on Monday!

Homework: Day 6

• Spelling: study for tomorrow's test
• Reading: Study "Turtle Bay" and the vocabulary words for tomorrow's Reading Test
• Math: complete the Problem Solving worksheet
• Memorize the 3 multiplication facts (minute math on Monday and Tuesday next week)

Reminder:

• Tomorrow is Day 1
• We have technology and Religion!
• Animal Science Project  research is due on Monday, November 28 with 4 photo size pictures.

Homework: Day 5

• Spelling: T-Chart  & study spelling words
• Math: Handout & memorize multiplcation of 2 and 3
• Science: Start one section of the project

Reminder

• Tomorrow is Day 6
• We have Swimming
• Sunday is Islamic New Year -No school. We return on Monday, November 28 (Day 3)

Homework: Day 4

• Spelling  ABC order
• Math: Complete handout (two-digit addition) and practice Multiplication of 2 & 3
• Science: Show parent's the Animal Research Project (Due next Sunday)
• Reading: Read Turtle Bay in zebra book

Reminder:

• Tomorrow is Day 5
• Tomorrow we have a Field Trip
• We have PE and Religion

Homework: Day 3

• Spelling:  x3
• Math: Complete Estimate and Exact Handout & Study Multiplication ( 2x0 to 2x12).
• Reading:  Read "Turtle Bay," found in the zebra book
• Vocabulary: study for tomorrow's quiz.

Reminder:

• Tomorrow is Day 4
• We have Music!

Newsletter: Nov. 20-24

Spelling: Nov.20-24

Spelling Test is on Thursday, November 24, 2011

Words with the /ou/ sound.

1. crown
2. proud
3. however
4. count
5. crowded
6. around
7. south
8. loud
9. house
10. shouted
11. howl
12. growl
13. bounce
14. fountain
15. sound

Multiplication Facts

Basic Facts	0 facts 0x0=0 0x1=0 0x2=0 0x3=0 0x4=0 0x5=0 0x6=0 0x7=0 0x8=0 0x9=0 0x10=0	1 facts  1x0=0 1x1=1 1x2=2 1x3=3 1x4=4 1x5=5 1x6=6 1x7=7 1x8=8 1x9=9 1x10=10	2 facts 2x0=0 2x1=2 2x2=4 2x3=6 2x4=8 2x5=10 2x6=12 2x7=14 2x8=16 2x9=18 2x10=20	3 facts 3x0=0 3x1=3 3x2=6 3x3=9 3x4=12 3x5=15 3x6=18 3x7=21 3x8=24 3x9=27 3x10=30	4 facts 4x0=0 4x1=4 4x2=8 4x3=12 4x4=16 4x5=20 4x6=24 4x7=28 4x8=32 4x9=36 4x10=40
5 facts 5x0=0 5x1=5 5x2=10 5x3=15 5x4=20 5x5=25 5x6=30 5x7=35 5x8=40 5x9=45 5x10=50	6 facts 6x0=0 6x1=6 6x2=12 6x3=18 6x4=24 6x5=30 6x6=36 6x7=42 6x8=48 6x9=54 6x10=60	7 facts 7x0=0 7x1=7 7x2=14 7x3=21 7x4=28 7x5=35 7x6=42 7x7=49 7x8=56 7x9=63 7x10=70	8 facts 8x0=0 8x1=8 8x2=16 8x3=24 8x4=32 8x5=40 8x6=48 8x7=56 8x8=64 8x9=72 8x10=80	9 facts 9x0=0 9x1=9 9x2=18 9x3=27 9x4=36 9x5=45 9x6=54 9x7=63 9x8=72 9x9=81 9x10=90	10 facts 10x0=0 10x1=10 10x2=20 10x3=30 10x4=40 10x5=50 10x6=60 10x7=70 10x8=80 10x9=90 10x10=100

Homework: Day 2

• Math: Multiplication memorize x2 Fact and x3 Facts
• Reading:  Read "Turtle Bay" in the zebra book pages
• Review vocabulary words
• International Day is tonight from 6-9pm

Reminder:

• Sunday is Day 3
• We have Art and Religion!
• Field trip is on Tuesday, November 22.  (All money and forms were due today)

Homework: Day 1

• Spelling (study for tomorrow's Spelling Test)
• Math: Complete Multiplication "Grouping Concept" handout
• Return signed field trip form and money 1.5KD
• Tomorrow is International Day from 6-9pm

Reminder:

• Tomorrow is Day 2
• Donations for International Day can be dropped off starting at school by 5pm

Homework: Day 6

• Spelling:  bubble letters instead of T-chart
• Math: Estimate and Exact Answers
• Vocabulary: Study the definitions for a matching quiz tomorrow
• Return Field trip form with money (1.500KD)

Reminder:

• Tomorrow is Day 1
• We have Technology and Religion!
• International Day is on Thursday after school  6-9pm

Newsletter: Nov. 13-17

14 Nov 11

Dear parents,

I hope you all enjoyed your Eid break! It’s back to school and we have much to do before the winter break which is coming up fast.

On Thursday, November 17, 2011 we are holding our annual International Day afterschool from 6pm -9pm. If you wish to donate or attend the information and details are in the International Day letter which was sent home yesterday. Parents donating please read and submit the form on the back of the International Day letter.

All grade 3 classrooms have a field trip to the Scientific Center next week on Tuesday, November 22.  Students will receive a permission form tomorrow. Students who are planning to attend are required to return the signed form with the money by this Thursday, November 17. Please note that on this field trip students will not be allowed to purchase any food, drinks or shop at the store. The first two parent volunteers to notify me will be chosen to assist on the field trip.

This week:

Language ArtsSpelling: Words with the /oi/ sound.  Joyful, choice, voice, joint, moist, spoil, royal, annoy, noise, employ, soil, loyal, boiled, destroy, pointy.  Spelling Test is on Thursday, November 17.

Reading: “Turtle Bay” found in the zebra book on page 158-175.

Vocabulary: Found in context on pages 156-157 of the zebra book. There will be a Vocabulary quiz on Wednesday, November 16.

Writing:
We will be working on ideas: Can students find ways to describe and show emotions or ideas instead of simply telling the reader. We will also reinforce the structure of a proper sentence:  a clear idea or thought that makes sense, starts with a capital and ends with an end mark (?!.).

Math:
We will be reinforcing Addition Properties and working through problem solving and exploring Chapter 2 on addition.  We will review the basic concept of Multiplication and begin to memorize some facts.

Science:
This Quarter we have Science!  This week we will focus on: getting familiar with our Science textbook, vocabulary and the basics of ecosystems.

Sincerely,

Ms. Cartagena

Homework: Day 5

• Spelling: ABC order
• Math: Addition handout
• Show parents the Newsletter (click here)
• inquire about donations for International Day

Reminder:

• Tomorrow is Day 6
• We have swimming

Turtle Bay: Vocabulary

Turtle Bay Vocabulary Words

Found in context on pages 156-157 in the zebra book.

eager : full of excited interest

trained: to teach people or animals to do something well by having to repeat the task over and over.

litter: trash that has been dropped on the ground and left there

patiently: without fussing or complaining, even after a long time

message: information passed on to a person by written word or sound

wise: able to understand why things happen in life as they do and to make good decisions based on that understanding

Spelling: November 13-17

Spelling Test will be on Thursday, November 17

Words with /oi/ sound

1. joyful
2. choice
3. voice
4. joint
5. moist
6. spoil
7. royal
8. annoy
9. noise
10. employ
11. soil
12. loyal
13. boiled
14. destroy
15. pointy

Homework Day 4

• Spelling: 3 times each
• Math: 2-1 Problem Solving
• Show parents the International Day letter
• Bring your library books

Reminder:

• Tomorrow is Day 5
• We have P.E
• We have Library!

Eid homework

• Journal: Write about your favorite part of Eid and why.  Remember to use proper sentences that start with a capital and end with end marks (?!.).
• Math: Practice online math game click here.
• Return your homework sheet signed in your homework folder.

Reminder:

• We start school on Sunday, November 13 - It is Day 4.

Homework: Day 2

• Spelling: Study for tomorrow's Spelling Test
• Math: complete 2-1 Homework Practice
• Wear a solid colored t-shirt and UAS pants

Reminders:

• Tomorrow is Day 3: It is a half day (Dismissal at 11am)
• We have Art !!
• We present "Thriller" choreography - parents welcome into the auditorium at 10:30. The show will start at 10:45am.  Please be on time, the presentation is only a few minutes.

Homework: Day 1

• Spelling:  T-Chart /s/ sound and /j/ sound
• Math: handout (Complete addition and mark the path on the sheet)
• Study for the Reading Test (test tomorrow)

Reminder:

• Tomorrow is Day 2
• We have our Thriller rehearsal with the principal
• Thriller presentation for parents on Thursday at 10:45, doors open at 10:30

Homework: Day 5

• Spelling: write each word 3 times
• Reading: Complete the 2 Question handout using complete sentences.  You will need your Zebra book p.100-110
• Show your parents this week's newsletter

Reminder:

• Tomorrow is Day 6 - we have Swimming!
• Tomorrow there is a Costume Parade at UAS starting at 7:45am parents are welcome to the courtyard only.
• Classroom Halloween Party will start at 1:30pm tomorrow depending on class behavior.  Food can be dropped off to Room 130 between 7am-7:15am  or between 1:00pm - 1:15pm.  Please try to drop food off only during those times by checking in with the Elementary School office so that there are minimal interruptions during class instruction. Just a reminder there are 25 students in the class. Thank you for you cooperation.

Newsletter: October 30 - November 3

GRADE 3-3 Newsletter

30 Oct 11

Dear parents,   

In regards to class treats and birthdays please note that cakes are not allowed in the class.  However for special birthday celebration you may bring in cupcakes.  If in any event treats for birthdays are being brought there must be one available for each student or they will not be distributed. This means the magic number to keep in mind is 25, as there are 25 students in the classroom.

This Thursday is a half-day for students which mean they will be dismissed at 11am.  Please arrange for your child’s pick up at the scheduled time.

You are invited to see our class perform a choreographed Halloween number on Thursday, November 3^rd.  The auditorium will be open at 10:30 am so that you may find your desired seating and the show will start on time at 10:45am.  If you are attending you may take your child home with you after the presentation.   We hope to see you there!

This week:
Halloween Costume day is tomorrow.  Please refer to the letter sent home last week: no weapons or scary blood make-up. The Halloween Party is tomorrow at 1:30 pm.
Choreography Halloween presentation to parents – Thursday, November 3rd at 10:30am

Language ArtsSpelling: space, stage, huge, fence, price, police, office, engine, badge, pencil excite, force, range, ginger, giraffe. The list is also posted online.  Spelling Test is on Thursday, November 3^rd.

Vocabulary: Vocabulary words will appear on the Reading Test at the end of the week. Vocabulary words can be found in context in the zebra book on pages 98-99, in the glossary at the back of the zebra book or posted on the class website.

Reading: We will continue to read “Allie’s Basketball Dream” found in the zebra book pages 100-110.  The Reading Test will be on Wednesday, November 3^rd.

Writing: We will continue to work on complete sentences and working to clearly communicate a thought or idea (checking if it makes sense).  We will also be working on short story writing where students try to show instead of tell details or reactions.

Grammar: Focus on identifying and using nouns in a sentence.

Math
We will be working on addition and addition patterns. 

Social StudiesCompleting any late Social Studies presentations and continuing in the textbook about explorers.

Sincerely,
Ms. Cartagena

Spelling: October 30 - November 3

Spelling Test will be on Thursday, November 3rd.

1. space
2. stage
3. huge
4. fence
5. price
6. police
7. office
8. engine
9. badge
10. pencil
11. excite
12. force
13. range
14. ginger
15. giraffe

Halloween Party List

Please note that there are 25 students in the classroom. We ask that you only bring 25 pieces of your item so as not to have more leftover than necessary.  Also there are NO NUTS allowed in any of the food. due to existing severe nut allergies. There are no cakes allowed in our classroom.   Please refer to Sunday, October 23rd's newsletter for details regarding food drop off times.   Students should have already double checked with parents to confirm the item they have chosen is ok. If not please write a note with the changed item on your childs homework sheet.  Please do not bring extra food because there is already a lot to be served.

Food and Supplies List

Ahmad Al Mawash  -  donuts

Abdulla Al Aati - halloween candy

Ali  -  chocolate

Hamad M. - Coca-Cola

Aziz  -   miranda

Saba  - cookies

Munerah - mini  hot dogs

Mohammed A.  - mini pizza

Ahmad Al Waheeb  -  cupcakes

Samahir - plastic plates & utensils

Abdulrahman - french fries

Salma - biscuits

Khaled - 25 juice boxes

Bader  -  brownies

Rayan - subway (small pieces) & 1 big pumpkin

Hamza - popcorn

Sarah - potato chips

Hamad A (#1) - chicken burgers

Rand - sweet pizza

Fahad - sweet corn (in cups)

Hamad #3 - mini meat burgers

Mohammad S. - shrimp (1 per student)

Abdullah S.  - chicken nugget

Ahmad Qattan - ???

Noor - Chocolate Mousse

Homework [Day 4]

• Reading: Allie's Basketball Dream" in the zebra book p.100-110.  Vocabulary for the story on p.98-99.  Orally ask who, what, where, when ,why and how after every paragraph  to check for understanding.
• Vocabulary quiz: rescheduled till Sunday.
• Halloween Party List - click here (or check in Newletter)

Reminder: Sunday is Day 5 - we have PE and Religion!!

Homework: Day 3

·         Spelling :  Study for tomorow's spelling Test
·         Vocabulary: study for tomorrow’s quiz

·         Math: Practice Sheet  Online practice click here.
 Below is a diagram of the coins and their values that you can use when you try the website.
You can also use the Math Retach sheet with the coin names and value we did in class.

Reminder: Tomorrow is Day 4 - We have Music!!

Homework: Day 2

• Spelling T-Chart (sh, ch, tch)
• Math
• Reading: "Allie's Basketball Dream" in the zebra 100-110.

Reminder: Tomorrow is Day 3 - We have Art and Religion!

Homework: Day 1

• Spelling:  ABC order
• Math: Handout (Skills Practice) 
• Writing: Journal on paper. Topic: Write something about your family or a family member. Do not start all your sentences with 'I'.  Write 5 -10 sentences. 
  Remember the following:
  Does your sentence makes sense?
  Start each sentence with a captial and end with an end mark (! ? .).
• Double check with parents regarding the Halloween Party food/stuff for October the 31st next week.

Reminder:  Tomorrow is Day 2 - there are no specials.

Spelling Test is on Thursday, October 27th.

1. shot
2. chance
3. match
4. watch
5. showed
6. shock
7. pushed
8. such
9. crash
10. chew
11. batch
12. hitched
13. sharp
14. mush
15. speech

Newsletter: October 23-27

Grade 3-3 Newsletter

 23 October 11

Dear Parents,

There will be a Halloween Dress-up Day on Monday, October 31^st which includes Halloween parade at 7:45am.  Parents are welcome to come and take photos of their children when the parade circulates through the playground.  Parents are not allowed in the KG or Elementary hallways and/or classrooms. Please read attached school note for details.
               We will be having a Halloween party on October 31^st at 1:30pm in our classroom.  The class will discuss things we can bring in for the party so as to avoid repeated items.  Once students have picked things to bring your child will double check with you before we finalize the list of party food and items for the date.  I will post the food and items list online for easy reference.  Please note that all treats should be finger food and portion sized so that students find it easy to eat and distribute. Also we do not have fridge space available for party food items so be sure to bring things that do not require refrigeration to the classroom in the morning between 7-7:15am or drop off items around 1pm. We would greatly appreciate a couple of parent helpers to help distribute the food during the party.  The first two parents to contact me will be our party helpers for that afternoon.

This week:
We have library tomorrow, Monday, October 24.
Language Arts
Spelling: shot, chance, match, watch, showed, shock, pushed, such, crash, chew, batch, hitched, sharp, mush, speech.  The list will be posted online.  Spelling Test will be on Thursday, October 27th.

Reading:  “Allie’s Basketball Dream,” found in the Zebra book p. 100-110.  Reading Test will be on Thursday, November 3, 2011.

Vocabulary: There will be a quiz on Wednesday, October 26, 2011.  The vocabulary words are found in the zebra book p. 98-99 and will be posted online.  Students will also be completing a Core Vocabulary test this week.

Writing: Writing complete sentences, newspaper article for Social Studies and working through the Writing Process.

Grammar: We will explore nouns; what they are and how to identify them in a sentence. We will review the definition and application of synonyms and antonyms.

MathWe will be working on problem solving, addition and US money.

Social Studies
We are working on the creative writing components of the project using our the research that was completed at home. Final project will be completed this week and their presentations will start as soon as boards are completed. This Thursday there is a Socials Studies Quiz on Chapter 3, lesson 2.

Sincerely,

Ms. Cartagena

Homework: Day 6

• Spelling: 3 times each
• Show parents the newsletter online
• Return library books to school
• Social Studies: Complete handout using textbook p. 85-91 then review the handout information

Reminder: We have library tomorrow!
Tomorrow is Day 1 - We have Technology and Religion!

Homework: Day 5

• Write a journal entry about your day  (Focus on complete sentences, capitals and end mark)
• Read your journal entry to your parents to see if it makes sense.

Reminder:  Sunday is Day 6 - We have Swimming!!

Homework: Day 4

• Spelling: T-Chart (words with  kn, wr, ph, gh)
• Spelling: Study for tomorrow's Spelling Test
• Reading: Study for Reading Test tomorrow on Nate the Great.  Zebra book p. 68-90.

Reminder: Tomorrow is Day 5 - We have PE and Religion!

Homework: Day 2

• Spelling: ABC order
• Reading: Complete 2 short answer question sheet (you need your zebra book)
• Math: Complete handout
• Vocabulary: Study for Vocabulary Quiz

Reminder: Tomorrow is Day 4 - We have Music!!

Homework: Day 2

• Spelling: 3 times each
• Math Complete Problem Solving handout
• Writing: journal write about your day on the back of your spelling homework.  Aim for about 5 sentences about your day (focus on complete sentences, capitals, and end marks)
• Reading:  Read Chapters 1-3 Nate the Great found in the Zebra book
• Show parents the newsletter online

Reminder:  Tomorrow is Day 3 - We have Art and Religion!

Newsletter: October 17-20

 17 October 11

Dear Parents,

Thank you for coming to the Parent Teacher Conferences. It was a great to talk one on one about your child and how they are progressing through the first quarter. I believe that if we continue to work together acknowledging your child’s strengths and areas for improvement can help us get a better picture of how your child is going to obtain a realistic goal in grade 3. 

Please continue to communicate with me through the homework sheet as I am also using it to send messages home on occasion. 

This week:

Language Arts
Spelling: known, written, laugh, sphere, wreck, writer, wrong, wrap, wrench, knocked, knot, wring, enough, rough, wrinkle.  The list will be posted online.

Reading:  Nate the Great: San Francisco Detective” found in the Zebra book p. 70-90.  Reading Test will be on Thursday, October 20, 2011.

Vocabulary: There will be a quiz on Wednesday, October 19, 2011.  The vocabulary words are the ones handed out last week for Nate the Great.

Writing: Writing complete sentences, newspaper article for Social Studies and working through the Writing Process.

Grammar: Types of sentences, proper sentence form (starting with a capital and writing an end mark).

MathWe will be working on problem solving, addition and US money.

Social Studies
We are working on the creative writing components of the project using our the research that was completed at home.

Sincerely,

Ms. Cartagena

Spelling: Oct. 17-20

Spelling Test will be on Thursday, October 20, 2011
 

1. known
2. written
3. laugh
4. sphere
5. wreck
6. writer
7. wrong
8. wrap
9. wrench
10. knocked
11. knot
12. wring
13. enough
14. rough
15. wrinkle

Homework: Day 6

• Reading:  Zebra book p.70-90
• No school for students on Sunday. 
• Sunday is Parent Teacher Conferences (For the Schedule click here) or go to Newsletters.

Reminder: Monday is Day 2!

Parent Teacher Conference Schedule October 2011

           Sunday, October 16, 2010                 

7: 30-7:45    Salma Elmubasher

7:45- 8:00    Hamad  Aburezeq

8:00-8:15     Hamad  Al Muhanna

8:15-8:30     Rand Al Hooly

8:30- 8:45    Rayan Jassam

8:45-9:00     Hamad Al Abdulmohsen

9:00-9:15     Fahad Al Busairi

9:15- 9:30    Monerah Al Roomi

9:30-9:45    Ahmad Al Qattan

9:45-10:00   Mohammed Al Sayegh

10:00-10:15   Ali Alhilo

10:15-10:30   Ahmad Al Waheeb

10:30- 10:45   Khaled Al Harbi

10:45-11:00   Bader Al Dakheel

11:00-11:15   Noor Al Hassan

11:15-11:30   Abdullal Al Souyan

11:30-12:00 =====LUNCH======

12:00-12:15  Abdulla Al Aati

12:15-12:30  Samahir Badran

12:30-12:45   Abdulrahman Al Fadhli

12:45-1:00    Sarah Shaheen

1:00-1:15    Ahmad Al Mawash

1:15-1:30    Saba Al Enezi

1:30-1:45   Abdulaziz Al Sayeg

2:00-2:15   Hamzah  Hamad

2:30-2:45   Mohamed Ayad

Homework: Day 5

• Spellig (study for Tomorrow's Spelling Test)
• Grammar: complete sentence handout (Done in class)
• Show parents the Parent Conference time slip.
  
  To see the full Parent Teacher Conference Schedule for Sunday, October 16, 2011 click here.
  or find it in Newsletters.

Reminder: Tomorrow is Day 6 - we have swimming!

Nate the Great: Vocabulary

specific  -  a special kind of something

return  -  to bring or put something back

detective  -  a person who finds hidden information

assistant  -  a person who helps someone do a job

definitely  -  something that is sure to happen

positive  -  to be very sure of something

case  -   a problem that a detective tries to solve

Homework Day 4

• Spelling: T-Chart (str and st)
• Math: Rounding to the nearest thousand (handout)
• Vocabulary handout  (fill in the blanks)

Tomorrow is Day 6:  We have P.E and Religion!!
Also on Thursday we have an author visiting the school!

Homework: Day 3

• Spelling: ABC order
• Math: 1-9 Homework Practice
• Reading: Zebra book p. 82-90 (the rest of the story) and Vocabulary Power p.68-69
• Project Answers and blank poster board were due today. If you have not handed it in you loose a mark for everyday it is late.

Tomorrow is Day 4: We have Music!

09 Oct 11

Dear Parents,

Progress Reports went out last Thursday. Please return a copy of the report once it is signed.
Also a reminder that Parent Conferences are next week and a confirmation time will be sent out at some point this week. 
We have Library on Monday, October 10, be sure to return all ID tag agreement forms by that date so that your child may use their ID card to borrow a library book. Remember library is scheduled every other week.

This week:

Language Arts
Spelling Words: least, fast, just, burst, strip, stick, strike, artist, almost, student, strong, start, blast, step, street. The list will be posted on the class website. Spelling Test on Thursday, October 13.

Reading: We will be spending the next two weeks reading “Nate the Great: San Francisco Detective” found in the zebra book pages 70-94.   This is a challenging story for your child to read on their own because it contains several idioms and American sayings.  I will take the time to go over several phrases as we read the story over the next two weeks. Please take the time to read and explain what you can with your child. It is a longer story which will also require extra attention to plot details.
Writing and grammar: We are focusing on sentences. What is a sentence? What type of sentence is it? What is the end mark of a command, questions, exclamation or statement?

Math
We will spend some time reinforcing the rules for rounding and finding ways to represent rounding using a number line. 

Social Studies
Students’ research, question and answer part of the project, and the blank (empty) poster board is due on Monday, October 10.  We will continue reading about explorers in the textbook Chapter 3, lesson2. We will also begin the work on the other elements of the research project in the classroom during some Language Arts and Social Studies blocks.

Sincerely,

Ms. Cartagena
Grade 3-3

Homework: Day 2

• Spelling: 3 times each
• Math: Complete the 1-8 Skills Practice handout.
• Reading: zebra book p.70-81
• Social Studies: Bring completed question & answer research, picture of explorer and a blank poster board
• View Parent Newsletter online
• Bring signed ID forms

Reminder:  Tomorrow is Day 3: We have Art, Religion and Library!!