Sunday, October 30, 2011

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 3rd.  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 3rd.
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 3rd.
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

Saturday, October 29, 2011

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

Thursday, October 27, 2011

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!!

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

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!!

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

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!