I Hope that eveyone enjoyed the beautiful weekend weather. It is was such wonderful weather to be outside. Well I am sure you heard from your child what a wonderful field tirp we had. Pictures coming soon! I think that all the students and adult voluteers had a great time. Thanks so much to all of you who came and helped out on the field trip.
We once again have a busy week ahead of us. We took a practice Reading STAAR on Tuesday. Grades 4 and 5 will be taking their actual STAAR tests on Tuesday and Wednesday. On those days, there are no visitiors allowed on the campus. Due to the STAAR testing in the upper grades, our specials will be switched on those days from 1:50 to 8:00am. We will also not be having recess until later in the day. Our lunch time will remain the same.
This week all students will be bringing home some additional math and reading homework. I wil be sending a purple math packet home on Monday and reading passage on Wednesday. Both will be due on Friday. I would like for them to do the work independently and if they need your help or you correct, if you would please circle it so that I know where the student continues to have struggles.
Focus this week:
Math - equivalent fractions
Reading - review - fiction with focus on inference
writing - expostiory piece - field trip
Science - inherited traits
Social Studieies - founding fathers.
Don't forget about the Spring Fesitval on Saturday March 31, 2012 from 2 - 6. It is sure to be a fun event. In addition, you could bid to win a silent auction teacher time - which will be going to JumpStreet with Mrs. Prud'homme and Ms. Derrington. Hope to see all of you there on Saturday.
Beginning on Monday April 2,2012 we will begin our 7 day STAAR camp where students will rotate to different rooms to review skills in preparation ofr the STAAR test. Our themes is Beach Camp. It is always fun and a great way to review what has been covered this year.
Have a wonderful rest of the week!
Ms. Derrington
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
March 5- March 9
This will be the last week of the third 9 weeks. It is hard to believe how fast the time has gone. The grading period will end on Friday March 9th and grades will be due right after spring break. We had a very busy week. As you know, we took the STAAR ready math assessment on Thursday. I will be sending home thier scores to you this week. We spent time today and we will continue next week reviewing problems that students missed and analyzing where they got confused. I think that it was a great learning experience for everyone as we go to see how about how long it will take students to take the test and how they can adjust and monitor themselves.
What is coming up:
T-shirt notice : a notice went home in the Thursday folder about our class t-shirt. The cost is $5.00. Please send the form back so that I will know what size to order your child. I want everyone in class to have a shirt.
Field Trip : We will be taking our field trip to the Stunt Ranch on Thursday March 22,2012. A field tirp form and a waiver will be coming home on Tuesday. Both must be signed and returned if you would like your child to go. If you would like to attend the field trip, you will need to provide your own transportation and pay the $20.00 admission fee. Please indicate on the form if you will be planning to attend.
Spring Festival : This event will be held on Saturday March 31, 2012 from 2pm - 6pm. Each year the grade levels put together a basket for the silent auction. The theme for third grade is Sports and Longhorns. Look for a flyer going home next week about making donations to our basket.
In class this week will be :
Social Studies : - Continuing to look at inventors and inventions.
Math - Fractions - comparing fractions
Science - Assessment - Resources and introduction of plant and animal adaptations
Reading- reading and analyzing expository text
Writing - Writing an expository essay.
Homework :
Monday/ Wednesday - math - fraction sheet
Tuesday/ Thursday - reading poetry/ reading science
Monday - Friday - spelling
Reading - Read every night for 30 minutes and 60 minutes on the weekends.
Have a great week!
Ms. Derrington
What is coming up:
T-shirt notice : a notice went home in the Thursday folder about our class t-shirt. The cost is $5.00. Please send the form back so that I will know what size to order your child. I want everyone in class to have a shirt.
Field Trip : We will be taking our field trip to the Stunt Ranch on Thursday March 22,2012. A field tirp form and a waiver will be coming home on Tuesday. Both must be signed and returned if you would like your child to go. If you would like to attend the field trip, you will need to provide your own transportation and pay the $20.00 admission fee. Please indicate on the form if you will be planning to attend.
Spring Festival : This event will be held on Saturday March 31, 2012 from 2pm - 6pm. Each year the grade levels put together a basket for the silent auction. The theme for third grade is Sports and Longhorns. Look for a flyer going home next week about making donations to our basket.
In class this week will be :
Social Studies : - Continuing to look at inventors and inventions.
Math - Fractions - comparing fractions
Science - Assessment - Resources and introduction of plant and animal adaptations
Reading- reading and analyzing expository text
Writing - Writing an expository essay.
Homework :
Monday/ Wednesday - math - fraction sheet
Tuesday/ Thursday - reading poetry/ reading science
Monday - Friday - spelling
Reading - Read every night for 30 minutes and 60 minutes on the weekends.
Have a great week!
Ms. Derrington
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