Crew Learning Expedition: Leading up to our fieldwork, we have been busy getting ready. Students enjoyed a guest speaker on Monday, William Brecknell, who came to answer questions about what life was like during the trading days of Bent's Fort (mid 1800s). For an overview of our day of fieldwork please see the post below that features pictures! HINTS AT HOME: What did you learn about during you time at Bent's Fort? What surprised you? What information did you gather for your expert group? | Writing/Language Workshop: In writer's workshop, we took some time to review some grammar including identifying common and proper nouns, capitalizing proper nouns, and other capitalization rules. HINTS AT HOME: Tell me what you know so far about a photo essay. |
Math: Our math lessons have been using function tables and solving word problems. Students have to read these carefully to figure what information is given, what information we are trying to solve, and checking to make sure the answer makes sense. HINTS AT HOME: Continue to give authentic opportunities to use addition and subtraction skills (money, time, etc.). | Reading Workshop: Our new reading theme involves learning about other cultures around the world. Our reading strategy is asking meaningful questions and understanding how this enables us to better comprehend the text. HINTS AT HOME: Set a routine for 3rd graders to be reading every night. Ask them what questions they are asking as they read. |
Spelling : By popular demand, I will be posting spelling on my blog. Spelling and Thursday Folder items will go home Friday. Click here for spelling.
Book Orders: New book orders will go home on Friday. Please place your orders online by September 23.
The website is www.scholastic.com/bookclubs and our class activation code is GP449.Climbing: Mark your calendars for fall climbing in the gym during the week of 11/7/11 from 9:55-10:45. Click here for the belay training schedule and the definitions of a test, a refresh, and a training. The more belay volunteers we have, the more the kids get to climb. :)
Art: Ms. Pam, our art teacher, now has a blog: artteacherc.blogspot.com. This is how she plans to communicate information with you throughout the year. Check it out!
Our October Count Day is FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH. For funding purposes, it is very important that students attend school on this day! If they miss this Friday for any reason, we need to make sure they attend during the "window" which is September 23rd through October 7th.
Douglas County Association of Gifted & Talented invites you to a free meeting about Parent Advocacy for Gifted Students in Challenging Times. Parents are welcome to attend even if their child has not been identified as gifted and talented. Click here for more information about the DCAGT and the Sept. 21st public meeting.
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