Saturday, May 29, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Homework for May 27, 2010
Due Date: By Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Don’t forget to return permission slips for Mission Mill Museum (plus $5.00).
Assignments for this week:
*Family Writing and Literacy:
Canceled for this week! Instead, students are to make sure their parts in the play we’ve been working on are memorized. Students may take their plays home, but must bring them back to school each day.
Salem History Long Term Project:
A list of project ideas was sent home, and they are to be completed at home. I’d like for your child to choose among this list of projects or create a project idea of his/her own. Fill out and turn in the sheet titled “Salem Project Learning Contract” by May 19. By June 9, all projects should be completed. We’ll be sharing the projects in class beginning June 9. If you need materials for projects, please let me know.
Thanks to the parents who have already taken their children on great field trips around Salem, collecting information! The students came back to school on Monday, excited to share what they saw and learned.
Math:
Multiplication timed tests have slipped again! Students need to be working on their facts at home! I’ve provided a sheet for practice. The sheet does not need to be returned. It’s great for practice at anytime (even during the summer!).
* Multiplication problems—Have your child continue to work with the multiplication flashcards that you made. Practice and memorize a few problems each day. Keep reviewing the ones learned from the previous day. Work everyday for about 10 minutes.
Science:
Do “Discovery Student Center with Assignments”, a link on our Blog site. Please have your child complete the “Animal” assignment on the site, if you have internet access.
*Read 30 minutes at home each day. The bookmark needs to be filled out and returned. Ask your child to retell important parts of the story that were read that day.
Don’t forget to return permission slips for Mission Mill Museum (plus $5.00).
Assignments for this week:
*Family Writing and Literacy:
Canceled for this week! Instead, students are to make sure their parts in the play we’ve been working on are memorized. Students may take their plays home, but must bring them back to school each day.
Salem History Long Term Project:
A list of project ideas was sent home, and they are to be completed at home. I’d like for your child to choose among this list of projects or create a project idea of his/her own. Fill out and turn in the sheet titled “Salem Project Learning Contract” by May 19. By June 9, all projects should be completed. We’ll be sharing the projects in class beginning June 9. If you need materials for projects, please let me know.
Thanks to the parents who have already taken their children on great field trips around Salem, collecting information! The students came back to school on Monday, excited to share what they saw and learned.
Math:
Multiplication timed tests have slipped again! Students need to be working on their facts at home! I’ve provided a sheet for practice. The sheet does not need to be returned. It’s great for practice at anytime (even during the summer!).
* Multiplication problems—Have your child continue to work with the multiplication flashcards that you made. Practice and memorize a few problems each day. Keep reviewing the ones learned from the previous day. Work everyday for about 10 minutes.
Science:
Do “Discovery Student Center with Assignments”, a link on our Blog site. Please have your child complete the “Animal” assignment on the site, if you have internet access.
*Read 30 minutes at home each day. The bookmark needs to be filled out and returned. Ask your child to retell important parts of the story that were read that day.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Salem Project
We will begin our Salem Project this week. This project is to be a fun-filled learning activity for both you and your child. We will be learning about our community and the history of the Salem-Keizer area. This project is to be done at home. All projects are to be completed by June 9. All third graders will be going to the Mission Mill Museum for an all-day field trip on May 28th. This will give the students a first hand look at the Jason Lee house.
Please help your child select several activities from the attached packet. His/Her goal is to earn a minimum of 120 points in order to receive a “4” grade. Consider turning in completed projects as you go instead of waiting until the June 9 to turn them all in at once. Remember, the actual number of points earned will be based on the quality of the work. Students will be sharing finished projects with their classmates.
If you have any questions, feel free to call or e-mail us at school.
(503) 399-5548 or ryan_ginny@salkeiz.k12.or.us
Please return the first page of the attached project entitled Salem Project Learning Contract by June 19.
Have fun!!
SALEM PROJECT CHOICES
1. Pretend you are a trapper in Oregon around 1835. Write a letter to your family in the East. Describe what you see, where you went, and what you do. (30 points)
2. Create a model of early Salem. Build it how you think it may have looked. (50 points)
3. List 5 facts about the Kalapuya Indians. (10 points)
4. Make a Salem timeline that shows some Salem “firsts”. (30 points)
5. Write and illustrate a story that describes what happened to Salem’s capitol buildings. (30 points)
6. Visit Jason Lee Cemetery near “D” and 17th streets. Draw a sketch of the Jason Lee Memorial if it is available. You may wish to include rubbings of the tombstones. (30 points)
7. Write a poem or song about Salem. It must have at least 12 lines (3 verses). (40 points)
8. Create a game about Salem. The game must include places in Salem now and at least 10 questions about Salem. (50 points)
9. Make a crossword puzzle about Salem. (Teacher will provide graph paper.) Your puzzle must have at least 10 words and clues. You must also turn in a copy of the answers. (30 points)
10. Make a word search about Salem. It must have 15 hidden words. (Teacher will provide graph paper.) You must also turn in a copy with the answers. (20 points)
11. Create a travel poster about things to visit in Salem. You must include at least 5 important places to visit. (40 points)
12. Visit Bush House located at 500 Mission St. There is a small admission fee. Write a one-page report about the things that you saw there. (40 points)
13. Visit the Capitol Building. Write a one-page report describing what you did and what you saw there. (40 points)
14. Visit Gilbert House located between Center and Marion Street bridges, access off Front Street. There is an admission fee. Write a one-page report about what you saw and did there. (30 points)
15. Interview a person 70 years old or older. Find out how life was different when they were young. Write a paper comparing life then with life now.
(70 points)
16. Make a collection of newspaper clippings about Salem. Put them on a poster or in a booklet. Write a sentence to tell what each clipping is about. You need to collect at least 8 clippings. (40 points)
17. Collect information about Salem. Make a display. (Check out the Visitor Association at 1313 Mill St. or the Visitor Center at Mission Mill.) (40 points)
18. Take photographs of important places in Salem. Put them into a notebook or photo album. Write sentences telling what each one is and why it is important. You need to include at least 8 different places. (70 points)
19. Create an ABC book about Salem. Each page should have the letter, a sentence about that place, and a drawing or photo. (70 points)
20. Put your project on Voicethread.com . Our username is: student@fr.com . Our password: student. Or create your own voicethread and send me the address. (30 points)
21. Suggest a project of your own! (Points to be determined)
Websites (I’ve posted them under “Links” our Blog):
http://www.salemhistory.net/
http://www.oregonlink.com/about_salem.html
http://www.salempioneercemetery.org/history.php
http://www.el.com/to/salem/
http://www.cityofsalem.net/Pages/home.aspx
http://www.google.com/search?q=salem+oregon+history&hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&rlz=1I7GGLD_en&prmd=b&tbs=tl:1&tbo=u&ei=yvfqS8DwJ4LWsgPQoOH1Bw&sa=X&oi=timeline_result&ct=title&resnum=11&ved=0CFgQ5wIwCg
** PLEASE REMEMBER **
The actual number of points earned on each activity
is based upon the quality of the work
Please help your child select several activities from the attached packet. His/Her goal is to earn a minimum of 120 points in order to receive a “4” grade. Consider turning in completed projects as you go instead of waiting until the June 9 to turn them all in at once. Remember, the actual number of points earned will be based on the quality of the work. Students will be sharing finished projects with their classmates.
If you have any questions, feel free to call or e-mail us at school.
(503) 399-5548 or ryan_ginny@salkeiz.k12.or.us
Please return the first page of the attached project entitled Salem Project Learning Contract by June 19.
Have fun!!
SALEM PROJECT CHOICES
1. Pretend you are a trapper in Oregon around 1835. Write a letter to your family in the East. Describe what you see, where you went, and what you do. (30 points)
2. Create a model of early Salem. Build it how you think it may have looked. (50 points)
3. List 5 facts about the Kalapuya Indians. (10 points)
4. Make a Salem timeline that shows some Salem “firsts”. (30 points)
5. Write and illustrate a story that describes what happened to Salem’s capitol buildings. (30 points)
6. Visit Jason Lee Cemetery near “D” and 17th streets. Draw a sketch of the Jason Lee Memorial if it is available. You may wish to include rubbings of the tombstones. (30 points)
7. Write a poem or song about Salem. It must have at least 12 lines (3 verses). (40 points)
8. Create a game about Salem. The game must include places in Salem now and at least 10 questions about Salem. (50 points)
9. Make a crossword puzzle about Salem. (Teacher will provide graph paper.) Your puzzle must have at least 10 words and clues. You must also turn in a copy of the answers. (30 points)
10. Make a word search about Salem. It must have 15 hidden words. (Teacher will provide graph paper.) You must also turn in a copy with the answers. (20 points)
11. Create a travel poster about things to visit in Salem. You must include at least 5 important places to visit. (40 points)
12. Visit Bush House located at 500 Mission St. There is a small admission fee. Write a one-page report about the things that you saw there. (40 points)
13. Visit the Capitol Building. Write a one-page report describing what you did and what you saw there. (40 points)
14. Visit Gilbert House located between Center and Marion Street bridges, access off Front Street. There is an admission fee. Write a one-page report about what you saw and did there. (30 points)
15. Interview a person 70 years old or older. Find out how life was different when they were young. Write a paper comparing life then with life now.
(70 points)
16. Make a collection of newspaper clippings about Salem. Put them on a poster or in a booklet. Write a sentence to tell what each clipping is about. You need to collect at least 8 clippings. (40 points)
17. Collect information about Salem. Make a display. (Check out the Visitor Association at 1313 Mill St. or the Visitor Center at Mission Mill.) (40 points)
18. Take photographs of important places in Salem. Put them into a notebook or photo album. Write sentences telling what each one is and why it is important. You need to include at least 8 different places. (70 points)
19. Create an ABC book about Salem. Each page should have the letter, a sentence about that place, and a drawing or photo. (70 points)
20. Put your project on Voicethread.com . Our username is: student@fr.com . Our password: student. Or create your own voicethread and send me the address. (30 points)
21. Suggest a project of your own! (Points to be determined)
Websites (I’ve posted them under “Links” our Blog):
http://www.salemhistory.net/
http://www.oregonlink.com/about_salem.html
http://www.salempioneercemetery.org/history.php
http://www.el.com/to/salem/
http://www.cityofsalem.net/Pages/home.aspx
http://www.google.com/search?q=salem+oregon+history&hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&rlz=1I7GGLD_en&prmd=b&tbs=tl:1&tbo=u&ei=yvfqS8DwJ4LWsgPQoOH1Bw&sa=X&oi=timeline_result&ct=title&resnum=11&ved=0CFgQ5wIwCg
** PLEASE REMEMBER **
The actual number of points earned on each activity
is based upon the quality of the work
Homework for May 13, 2010
Due Date: By Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Don’t forget to return permission slips for Mission Mill Museum (plus $5.00) and Down by the Riverside. I need to get the lunches ordered by May 14 for Down by the Riverside and by May 21 for Mission Mill Museum.
Assignments for this week:
I’ve added a link, “Discovery Student Center with Assignments” on our Blog site. Please have your child complete the “Animal” assignment on the site, if you have internet access.
Complete Habitat Booklet and write a paragraph (Check each item off as you go!):
___1. Complete “Crack the Code”.
___2. Choose and do one of the three activities from ”My Habitat”.
___3. Write a paragraph about what you did, and what you expect the outcome will be.
___4. Do the two pages titled, ”What Happens Next in Habitat?”
___5. Do the maze, “Help the Wildebeest Migrate”.
___6. On the answer to “Ask Maxine”, circle the topic sentence. Underline the details to support the topic sentence.
Long Term Project:
We’re beginning our study of Salem History this week. I’m sending a list of project ideas to be completed at home. I’d like for your child to choose among this list of projects or create a project idea of his/her own. Fill out and turn in the sheet titled “Salem Project Learning Contract” by May 19. By June 9, all projects should be completed. We’ll be sharing the projects in class beginning June 9.
*Read 30 minutes at home each day. The bookmark needs to be filled out and returned. Ask your child to retell important parts of the story that were read that day.
Math:
* Multiplication problems—Have your child continue to work with the multiplication flashcards that you made last week. Practice and memorize a few problems each day. Keep reviewing the ones learned from the previous day. Work everyday for about 10 minutes.
Don’t forget to return permission slips for Mission Mill Museum (plus $5.00) and Down by the Riverside. I need to get the lunches ordered by May 14 for Down by the Riverside and by May 21 for Mission Mill Museum.
Assignments for this week:
I’ve added a link, “Discovery Student Center with Assignments” on our Blog site. Please have your child complete the “Animal” assignment on the site, if you have internet access.
Complete Habitat Booklet and write a paragraph (Check each item off as you go!):
___1. Complete “Crack the Code”.
___2. Choose and do one of the three activities from ”My Habitat”.
___3. Write a paragraph about what you did, and what you expect the outcome will be.
___4. Do the two pages titled, ”What Happens Next in Habitat?”
___5. Do the maze, “Help the Wildebeest Migrate”.
___6. On the answer to “Ask Maxine”, circle the topic sentence. Underline the details to support the topic sentence.
Long Term Project:
We’re beginning our study of Salem History this week. I’m sending a list of project ideas to be completed at home. I’d like for your child to choose among this list of projects or create a project idea of his/her own. Fill out and turn in the sheet titled “Salem Project Learning Contract” by May 19. By June 9, all projects should be completed. We’ll be sharing the projects in class beginning June 9.
*Read 30 minutes at home each day. The bookmark needs to be filled out and returned. Ask your child to retell important parts of the story that were read that day.
Math:
* Multiplication problems—Have your child continue to work with the multiplication flashcards that you made last week. Practice and memorize a few problems each day. Keep reviewing the ones learned from the previous day. Work everyday for about 10 minutes.
Sheep to Shawl
Mission Mill Museum is having a great free event on Saturday, May 15 from 10-4. Sheep-to-Shawl offers a great hands-on activities filled day. You'll get to see how wool is taken from the sheep, combed, spun, and woven into cloth. There are a lot of demonstrations as well as hands-on activities. GREAT FUN!!!
Free Book Opportunity!
I just added a link, "Double Dog Dare--Get a Free Book!" Borders is offering a free book for 10 books read for children under 12. Click on the link to find out more!
Friday, May 07, 2010
Homework for May 6, 2010
Due Date: By Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Assignments for this week:
I’ve added a link, “Discovery Student Center with Assignments” on our Blog site. Please have your child complete the “Animal” assignment on the site, if you have internet access.
*Family Writing:
If you could change places with another person for a whole day, who would you change places with and why would you choose that person?
Writing together encourages your child to see you having fun with writing, and allows you an opportunity to spend time with your child while he/she learns.
Literacy:
*Language arts homework, “Snakes: Love Them or Leave Them?” PLEASE feel free to help your child with it, even with some of the reading, if necessary.
*Read 30 minutes at home each day. The bookmark needs to be filled out and returned. Ask your child to retell important parts of the story that were read that day.
Math:
* Multiplication problems—Give your child 100 multiplication facts. Watch as he/she does the sheet. Make note of the problems that do not come automatically to him/her. Have him/her make flashcards for the ones that are difficult. Practice and memorize a few problems each day. Keep reviewing the ones learned from the previous day. Work everyday for about 10 minutes.
Assignments for this week:
I’ve added a link, “Discovery Student Center with Assignments” on our Blog site. Please have your child complete the “Animal” assignment on the site, if you have internet access.
*Family Writing:
If you could change places with another person for a whole day, who would you change places with and why would you choose that person?
Writing together encourages your child to see you having fun with writing, and allows you an opportunity to spend time with your child while he/she learns.
Literacy:
*Language arts homework, “Snakes: Love Them or Leave Them?” PLEASE feel free to help your child with it, even with some of the reading, if necessary.
*Read 30 minutes at home each day. The bookmark needs to be filled out and returned. Ask your child to retell important parts of the story that were read that day.
Math:
* Multiplication problems—Give your child 100 multiplication facts. Watch as he/she does the sheet. Make note of the problems that do not come automatically to him/her. Have him/her make flashcards for the ones that are difficult. Practice and memorize a few problems each day. Keep reviewing the ones learned from the previous day. Work everyday for about 10 minutes.
Friday, April 30, 2010
The Plastiki
I've added a link to "The Plastiki", a boat made of plastic bottles. Students read about this boat in their Scholastic News.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Homework for April 29, 2010
Due Date: By Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Dear Parents:
Thank you to all who donated so generously to our “I Scream, You Scream” basket. Laura has some great ideas on putting it all together. Thanks so much, Laura for volunteering and doing this for us!
Assignments for this week:
I’ve added a link, “Discovery Student Center with Assignments” on our Blog site. Please have your child complete the “Animal” assignment on the site, if you have internet access.
*Family Writing:
You have been asked to write an essay about a day in the life of a third grader. The essay will be placed in a time capsule that will be buried this year. It will not be opened until 2500. What will you write about? Organize your essay and write it!
Writing together encourages your child to see you having fun with writing, and allows you an opportunity to spend time with your child while he/she learns.
Literacy:
*Language arts homework, “Why Do Children Take so Long to Grow Up?” PLEASE feel free to help your child with it, even on some of the reading, if necessary.
*Read 30 minutes at home each day. The bookmark needs to be filled out and returned. Ask your child to retell important parts of the story that were read that day.
Math:
* Math problems, similar to OAKS (state assessment), are in this packet to help students practice for the state math assessment.
*Work on multiplication facts with flashcards at home. Students should be working toward memorizing these. 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 9 should be the top priority! Let me know if you need flashcards!
Dear Parents:
Thank you to all who donated so generously to our “I Scream, You Scream” basket. Laura has some great ideas on putting it all together. Thanks so much, Laura for volunteering and doing this for us!
Assignments for this week:
I’ve added a link, “Discovery Student Center with Assignments” on our Blog site. Please have your child complete the “Animal” assignment on the site, if you have internet access.
*Family Writing:
You have been asked to write an essay about a day in the life of a third grader. The essay will be placed in a time capsule that will be buried this year. It will not be opened until 2500. What will you write about? Organize your essay and write it!
Writing together encourages your child to see you having fun with writing, and allows you an opportunity to spend time with your child while he/she learns.
Literacy:
*Language arts homework, “Why Do Children Take so Long to Grow Up?” PLEASE feel free to help your child with it, even on some of the reading, if necessary.
*Read 30 minutes at home each day. The bookmark needs to be filled out and returned. Ask your child to retell important parts of the story that were read that day.
Math:
* Math problems, similar to OAKS (state assessment), are in this packet to help students practice for the state math assessment.
*Work on multiplication facts with flashcards at home. Students should be working toward memorizing these. 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 9 should be the top priority! Let me know if you need flashcards!
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Opportunity for Reduced State Fair Tickets
Reading science books can help Salem-Keizer students get into the Oregon State Fair and into the “Days of the Dinosaur” fair exhibit this summer! The Oregon State Fair and the Salem-Keizer School District have teamed up to give students in grades K-5, half-off one child fair admission and half-off one child admission to the “Days of the Dinosaur” exhibit at the fair. Students who read three non-fiction books about science prior to June 1st, and submit their signed “Reading Record” to their school library media teacher, will receive the half-off coupons. The “Days of the Dinosaur”
exhibit at the Oregon State Fair allows kids to walk among over 20 different life-size Animatronics dinosaurs.
exhibit at the Oregon State Fair allows kids to walk among over 20 different life-size Animatronics dinosaurs.
Homework for April 22, 2010
Due Date: By Wednesday, April 28, 2010
On Tuesday we went through one box of Kleenex! I’m afraid the colds/allergies are with us again. If you haven’t donated a box of Kleenex, lately, a donation would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you to the parents who have donated items for our “Fun Night” basket theme, “I Scream, You Scream”. If you still are planning on donating, donations are due by the 27th.
Assignments for this week:
I’ve added a link, “Discovery Student Center with Assignments” on our Blog site. Please have your child complete the “Animal” assignment on the site, if you have internet access.
*Family Writing:
Your brother or sister is having a birthday. Your grandparents have asked for ideas for a present. Write a letter to your grandparents suggesting a gift your brother or sister might like. Before you start writing, think about what the gift could be. Think about why your younger brother or sister would like the gift. Think about how your grandparents can locate this gift. Now write a letter to your grandparents suggesting a birthday gift for your younger brother or sister.
Writing together encourages your child to see you having fun with writing, and allows you an opportunity to spend time with your child while he/she learns.
Literacy:
*Language arts homework, “Forest Mammals”, is similar in format and skills to the Oregon third grade reading assessment. It will benefit your child greatly to complete it each week. PLEASE feel free to help your child with it, even on some of the reading, if necessary.
*Read 30 minutes at home each day. The bookmark needs to be filled out and returned. Ask your child to retell important parts of the story that were read that day.
Math:
* Math problems, similar to OAKS (state assessment), are in this packet to help students practice for the state math assessment.
*Work on multiplication facts with flashcards at home. Students should be working toward memorizing these. 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 9 should be the top priority! Let me know if you need flashcards!
On Tuesday we went through one box of Kleenex! I’m afraid the colds/allergies are with us again. If you haven’t donated a box of Kleenex, lately, a donation would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you to the parents who have donated items for our “Fun Night” basket theme, “I Scream, You Scream”. If you still are planning on donating, donations are due by the 27th.
Assignments for this week:
I’ve added a link, “Discovery Student Center with Assignments” on our Blog site. Please have your child complete the “Animal” assignment on the site, if you have internet access.
*Family Writing:
Your brother or sister is having a birthday. Your grandparents have asked for ideas for a present. Write a letter to your grandparents suggesting a gift your brother or sister might like. Before you start writing, think about what the gift could be. Think about why your younger brother or sister would like the gift. Think about how your grandparents can locate this gift. Now write a letter to your grandparents suggesting a birthday gift for your younger brother or sister.
Writing together encourages your child to see you having fun with writing, and allows you an opportunity to spend time with your child while he/she learns.
Literacy:
*Language arts homework, “Forest Mammals”, is similar in format and skills to the Oregon third grade reading assessment. It will benefit your child greatly to complete it each week. PLEASE feel free to help your child with it, even on some of the reading, if necessary.
*Read 30 minutes at home each day. The bookmark needs to be filled out and returned. Ask your child to retell important parts of the story that were read that day.
Math:
* Math problems, similar to OAKS (state assessment), are in this packet to help students practice for the state math assessment.
*Work on multiplication facts with flashcards at home. Students should be working toward memorizing these. 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 9 should be the top priority! Let me know if you need flashcards!
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Homework for April 15, 2010
Due Date: By Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Assignments for this week:
I’ve added a link, “Discovery Student Center with Assignments” on our Blog site. Please have your child complete the assignments on the site, if you have internet access.
*Family Writing:
Imagine that time travel to the past was possible. Think of where and when you would like to go for a visit. Write an essay telling where and when you would go in the past and explain why you choose to go there.
Writing together encourages your child to see you having fun with writing, and allows you an opportunity to spend time with your child while he/she learns.
Literacy:
*Language arts homework, “Too Many Ideas”, is similar in format and skills to the Oregon third grade reading assessment. It will benefit your child greatly to complete it each week. PLEASE feel free to help your child with it, even on some of the reading, if necessary.
*Read 30 minutes at home each day. The bookmark needs to be filled out and returned. Ask your child to retell important parts of the story that were read that day.
Math:
* Math problems, similar to OAKS (state assessment), are in this packet to help students practice for the state math assessment.
*Work on multiplication facts with flashcards at home. Students should be working toward memorizing these. 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 9 should be the top priority! Let me know if you need flashcards!
Assignments for this week:
I’ve added a link, “Discovery Student Center with Assignments” on our Blog site. Please have your child complete the assignments on the site, if you have internet access.
*Family Writing:
Imagine that time travel to the past was possible. Think of where and when you would like to go for a visit. Write an essay telling where and when you would go in the past and explain why you choose to go there.
Writing together encourages your child to see you having fun with writing, and allows you an opportunity to spend time with your child while he/she learns.
Literacy:
*Language arts homework, “Too Many Ideas”, is similar in format and skills to the Oregon third grade reading assessment. It will benefit your child greatly to complete it each week. PLEASE feel free to help your child with it, even on some of the reading, if necessary.
*Read 30 minutes at home each day. The bookmark needs to be filled out and returned. Ask your child to retell important parts of the story that were read that day.
Math:
* Math problems, similar to OAKS (state assessment), are in this packet to help students practice for the state math assessment.
*Work on multiplication facts with flashcards at home. Students should be working toward memorizing these. 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 9 should be the top priority! Let me know if you need flashcards!
Friday, April 09, 2010
Life Science Assignment
Students can now access their first Discovery assignment online. The link to it has been added to "Links". They need to use their school login and their school password for third grade.
Homework for April 8, 2010
Due Date: By Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Dear Parents:
OAKS (state) math assessment will be next week.
To prepare for the OAKS math assessment, please go over the math vocabulary on my blog site with your child. You can find it in the 2009 Archives on the right side of the blog page. It’s in the December grouping labeled “Math Vocabulary for State Assessment”.
Thank you to the parents who have sent in tissues. They’ve been GREATLY appreciated!
Assignments:
*Family Writing: We’ve been working on writing fiction stories. Fill in the outline of the story before you begin.
This week’s assignment:
Write a fiction story. Decide a setting (time, place), 2-3 characters (personalities, and what they want), a plot (problem/solution), and a resolution. Also include the climax of the story (the high point of the story, where the problem is FINALLY solved!) Do not write about cartoon characters!
Writing together encourages your child to see you having fun with writing, and allows you an opportunity to spend time with your child while he/she learns.
Literacy:
*Language arts homework, “So Many Ideas”, is similar in format and skills to the Oregon third grade reading assessment. It will benefit your child greatly to complete it each week. PLEASE feel free to help your child with it, even on some of the reading, if necessary.
*Read 30 minutes at home each day. The bookmark needs to be filled out and returned. Ask your child to retell important parts of the story that were read that day.
Math:
* Math problems, similar to OAKS (state assessment), are in this packet to help students practice for the state math assessment.
*Work on multiplication facts with flashcards at home. Students should be working toward memorizing these. 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 9 should be the top priority! Let me know if you need flashcards!
Dear Parents:
OAKS (state) math assessment will be next week.
To prepare for the OAKS math assessment, please go over the math vocabulary on my blog site with your child. You can find it in the 2009 Archives on the right side of the blog page. It’s in the December grouping labeled “Math Vocabulary for State Assessment”.
Thank you to the parents who have sent in tissues. They’ve been GREATLY appreciated!
Assignments:
*Family Writing: We’ve been working on writing fiction stories. Fill in the outline of the story before you begin.
This week’s assignment:
Write a fiction story. Decide a setting (time, place), 2-3 characters (personalities, and what they want), a plot (problem/solution), and a resolution. Also include the climax of the story (the high point of the story, where the problem is FINALLY solved!) Do not write about cartoon characters!
Writing together encourages your child to see you having fun with writing, and allows you an opportunity to spend time with your child while he/she learns.
Literacy:
*Language arts homework, “So Many Ideas”, is similar in format and skills to the Oregon third grade reading assessment. It will benefit your child greatly to complete it each week. PLEASE feel free to help your child with it, even on some of the reading, if necessary.
*Read 30 minutes at home each day. The bookmark needs to be filled out and returned. Ask your child to retell important parts of the story that were read that day.
Math:
* Math problems, similar to OAKS (state assessment), are in this packet to help students practice for the state math assessment.
*Work on multiplication facts with flashcards at home. Students should be working toward memorizing these. 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 9 should be the top priority! Let me know if you need flashcards!
Friday, April 02, 2010
Homework for April 1, 2010
Due Date: By Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Dear Parents:
OAKS (state) reading assessment will be next Wednesday morning and Thursday afternoon. The following week we’ll have the OAKS math assessment.
To prepare for the OAKS math assessment, please go over the math vocabulary on my blog site with your child. You can find it in the 2009 Archives on the right side of the blog page. It’s in the December grouping labeled “Math Vocabulary for State Assessment”.
Due to a high rate of tissue use lately, our reserves are very low! A couple of students brought in some boxes to help out. If you are able to send an extra box to school, it would be greatly appreciated.
Assignments:
*Family Writing: We’ve been working on writing expository essays. They include an introductory paragraph, 1-3 paragraphs explaining the qualities you’ve selected, and a concluding paragraph.
This week’s assignment: Write 3 - 5 paragraphs explaining how you can create or reuse something from a discarded item or throwaway.
Your class has been studying ways of improving our environment. One of these ways is by recycling items you would normally throw away. This might be an empty paper towel roll, empty milk carton, or an old telephone book. Before you start writing, think about what item you are going to recycle. Think about what new item you are going to create from it. Decide on the materials needed for this project. Think about the clear, step-by-step directions for making your recycled item. Decide how this recycled item will be useful. Now write your 3-5 paragraphs explaining how you will create something new from a discarded item.
Writing together encourages your child to see you having fun with writing, and allows you an opportunity to spend time with your child while he/she learns.
Literacy:
*Language arts homework, “And the Next Unit Is…”, is similar in format and skills to the Oregon third grade reading assessment. It will benefit your child greatly to complete it each week. PLEASE feel free to help your child with it, even on some of the reading, if necessary.
*Read 30 minutes at home each day. The bookmark needs to be filled out and returned. Ask your child to retell important parts of the story that were read that day.
Math:
* Math problems, similar to OAKS (state assessment), are in this packet to help students practice for the state math assessment.
*Work on multiplication facts with flashcards at home. Students should be working toward memorizing these. 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 9 should be the top priority! Let me know if you need flashcards!
Dear Parents:
OAKS (state) reading assessment will be next Wednesday morning and Thursday afternoon. The following week we’ll have the OAKS math assessment.
To prepare for the OAKS math assessment, please go over the math vocabulary on my blog site with your child. You can find it in the 2009 Archives on the right side of the blog page. It’s in the December grouping labeled “Math Vocabulary for State Assessment”.
Due to a high rate of tissue use lately, our reserves are very low! A couple of students brought in some boxes to help out. If you are able to send an extra box to school, it would be greatly appreciated.
Assignments:
*Family Writing: We’ve been working on writing expository essays. They include an introductory paragraph, 1-3 paragraphs explaining the qualities you’ve selected, and a concluding paragraph.
This week’s assignment: Write 3 - 5 paragraphs explaining how you can create or reuse something from a discarded item or throwaway.
Your class has been studying ways of improving our environment. One of these ways is by recycling items you would normally throw away. This might be an empty paper towel roll, empty milk carton, or an old telephone book. Before you start writing, think about what item you are going to recycle. Think about what new item you are going to create from it. Decide on the materials needed for this project. Think about the clear, step-by-step directions for making your recycled item. Decide how this recycled item will be useful. Now write your 3-5 paragraphs explaining how you will create something new from a discarded item.
Writing together encourages your child to see you having fun with writing, and allows you an opportunity to spend time with your child while he/she learns.
Literacy:
*Language arts homework, “And the Next Unit Is…”, is similar in format and skills to the Oregon third grade reading assessment. It will benefit your child greatly to complete it each week. PLEASE feel free to help your child with it, even on some of the reading, if necessary.
*Read 30 minutes at home each day. The bookmark needs to be filled out and returned. Ask your child to retell important parts of the story that were read that day.
Math:
* Math problems, similar to OAKS (state assessment), are in this packet to help students practice for the state math assessment.
*Work on multiplication facts with flashcards at home. Students should be working toward memorizing these. 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 9 should be the top priority! Let me know if you need flashcards!
PowerPoint Download
Students have been using PowerPoint during technology time. Many have told me that they wish they had PowerPoint at home to use. I have two download sites for you. They are both free!
To download PowerPoint only:
http://www.presentationmagazine.com/free-powerpoint-download-51.htm
To download Open Source Office:
http://download.openoffice.org/
I'll add them to the "Links" to the right.
To download PowerPoint only:
http://www.presentationmagazine.com/free-powerpoint-download-51.htm
To download Open Source Office:
http://download.openoffice.org/
I'll add them to the "Links" to the right.
Thursday, April 01, 2010
Contest Winners Will Be Published!
Students from our room wrote poems about the Willamette River for a contest sponsored by "Honoring Our River". Madelyn, Jena, Olivia, and Fiona will have their work published in "Honoring Our River: A Student Anthology". They will receive a copy of the publication later in April. Congratulations, students!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Live Video of Owl and Hatchlings
I've added a new link.
http://www.sportsmansparadiseonline.com/Live_Owl_Nest_Box_Cam.html
http://www.sportsmansparadiseonline.com/Live_Owl_Nest_Box_Cam.html
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