Due Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Family Writing: (In school we are working on creating story idea lists, telling stories and writing personal narratives.)
Create a list of story ideas that can be written at school. Fill in ideas on the attached list and return it to school. Choose one of your ideas to write about for 20 minutes. Tell a complete story with beginning, middle and ending—See if some personality can come out in the story!
Show your story to your parent. See if you can add some details with your parent to make the story more clear and vivid. 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.
Return your list of ideas and your story to school on Wednesday.
Reading: (In school we are working on establishing strategies that readers use. This week we’ve worked with Monitor and Fix Up, Tune into Interesting Words, and Voracious Reading)
Language arts homework, “One Tent, Lots of Stuff” (3rd grade reading level) and “Bridges” (2nd grade reading level) are 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. I tried to give your child the story at the reading level that will benefit him/her the most.
Keep building up the reading time for this month from 20 to 30 minutes each day. Don’t forget to help your child remember to bring the RAH (Read at Home) folder back to school each day. If you don’t have time to read one evening, please still sign the card with 0 minutes written in. That’s ok once in awhile!
Math: We have begun a new unit, “Things That Come in Groups”. We’re working on counting by 2’s, 3’s, and 5’s right now, but later we’ll be counting by 4’s, and 9’s. Students are creating their own riddles: Example: There are 4 bears. Each bear has 2 eyes. How many eyes in all? Students need to show how they solve the word problem.
Your child needs to continue working on memorizing the addition and subtraction facts. There is a link on our Blog, “Online Flashcards” that is fun for students to use to build up their computational fluency. Help with this would be appreciated. Soon I will be checking to see which facts your child still needs to work on.
* Math worksheets for second and third graders are in the packet.
In science we are continuing our study of matter. (See last weeks parent note.)
Thank you for your support!
Friday, September 23, 2011
Friday, September 16, 2011
Homework for September 15
Due Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Family Writing: (In school we are working on telling stories and writing personal narratives.)
Our goal this year at Forest Ridge is to improve students’ writing. I’d like to encourage you and your child to write together. Write about something you did together. Tell a short story using setting (time and place), characters (example: you and your child—See if some personality can come out in the story!), and plot (simple problem and solution) Next, use details to make the story more clear and vivid. Finally, end with a satisfying conclusion. 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.
Reading: (In school we are working on establishing strategies that readers use. Ask your child about text to text, text to self, slow down for meaning, read the first letter of an unknown word, read the rest of the sentence, and then back up to reread the sentence, back up to reread parts you don’t understand, cross check, and check for understanding.) Students need to be reading books at their INDEPENDENT reading level (only missing 1-3 words/page) while reading on their own. The bookmark has their independent level on it.
Language arts homework, “Two Boys, Big Plans” (3rd grade reading level) and “Dad’s First Day” (2nd grade reading level) are 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. I tried to give your child the story at the reading level that will benefit him/her the most.
Keep building up the reading time for this month from 20 to 30 minutes each day. Don’t forget to help your child remember to bring the RAH (Read at Home) folder back to school each day. If you don’t have time to read one evening, please still sign the card with 0 minutes written in. That’s ok once in awhile!
Math: We’ve been reviewing place value for 2 and 3 digit numbers, showing the standard form (234) the expanded form (200 + 30 + 4) and the models ( . . . .)
Your child needs to continue working on memorizing the addition and subtraction facts. Help with this would be appreciated. Soon I will be checking to see which facts your child still needs to work on.
* Math worksheets for second and third graders are in the packet.
In science we are studying matter. What is matter? (It is everything around you. It takes up space and has mass.) What are some properties of matter? (size, shape, temperature, how it feels, color, etc.) What are 3 forms of matter? (solid, liquid, gas) How can you tell which form matter is in? solid-has definite (stays the same) shape and volume; liquid-has no definite shape, but has a definite volume; gas-has no definite shape and no definite volume).
Family Writing: (In school we are working on telling stories and writing personal narratives.)
Our goal this year at Forest Ridge is to improve students’ writing. I’d like to encourage you and your child to write together. Write about something you did together. Tell a short story using setting (time and place), characters (example: you and your child—See if some personality can come out in the story!), and plot (simple problem and solution) Next, use details to make the story more clear and vivid. Finally, end with a satisfying conclusion. 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.
Reading: (In school we are working on establishing strategies that readers use. Ask your child about text to text, text to self, slow down for meaning, read the first letter of an unknown word, read the rest of the sentence, and then back up to reread the sentence, back up to reread parts you don’t understand, cross check, and check for understanding.) Students need to be reading books at their INDEPENDENT reading level (only missing 1-3 words/page) while reading on their own. The bookmark has their independent level on it.
Language arts homework, “Two Boys, Big Plans” (3rd grade reading level) and “Dad’s First Day” (2nd grade reading level) are 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. I tried to give your child the story at the reading level that will benefit him/her the most.
Keep building up the reading time for this month from 20 to 30 minutes each day. Don’t forget to help your child remember to bring the RAH (Read at Home) folder back to school each day. If you don’t have time to read one evening, please still sign the card with 0 minutes written in. That’s ok once in awhile!
Math: We’ve been reviewing place value for 2 and 3 digit numbers, showing the standard form (234) the expanded form (200 + 30 + 4) and the models ( . . . .)
Your child needs to continue working on memorizing the addition and subtraction facts. Help with this would be appreciated. Soon I will be checking to see which facts your child still needs to work on.
* Math worksheets for second and third graders are in the packet.
In science we are studying matter. What is matter? (It is everything around you. It takes up space and has mass.) What are some properties of matter? (size, shape, temperature, how it feels, color, etc.) What are 3 forms of matter? (solid, liquid, gas) How can you tell which form matter is in? solid-has definite (stays the same) shape and volume; liquid-has no definite shape, but has a definite volume; gas-has no definite shape and no definite volume).
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Parents May Check Out Library Books
You are welcome to come into the library on Tuesday and Thursdays from 11:00am-12:00, and also Thursday from 3:00pm-3:30pm to check out books for your family, up to 5 books per week. If you have not filled out a Patron Account Information form, you will need to do that before you can check out. These small little forms are at Mrs. Morrow's desk in the library.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Read at Home
Each child has been given a Read at Home (RAH) folder to take home. Inside should be a book that he/she has choosen at his/her level. Please help him/her develop good reading habits by helping him/her find a time to read at home each day for 20-30 minutes. Your child needs to bring his/her RAH folder home each day and back to school the next day. Please take the time to ask your child about the book. I put a white handout inside the folder that you may take out to keep at home. It has suggestions for questions and discussion points. The reading log and the number of minutes your child reads needs to be filled out each day and signed. Thank you for your help.
Thursday, September 08, 2011
A Few Things
School is off to a good start. Thank you for all the tennis balls and reams of paper you've sent! We have plenty now, so if you haven't sent any, yet, please don't :)!
If you wish to make a donation in another way, we could always use broad-tipped BLACK dry erase markers. We do a lot of practice work on dry erase boards, and we go through the markers pretty quickly. THANK YOU!!!
If you wish to make a donation in another way, we could always use broad-tipped BLACK dry erase markers. We do a lot of practice work on dry erase boards, and we go through the markers pretty quickly. THANK YOU!!!
Homework September 8, 2011
Dear Parents,
Regular homework will begin next week Thursday. Please do the following things between now and next Wednesday:
1. For math, please practice addition and subtraction flashcards about 10 minutes each day. If you don’t have flashcards, you can download them from the link on my blog site (http://forestridgec4.blogspot.com) or send me an e-mail (ryan_ginny@salkeiz.k12.or.us), and I’ll be sure your child receives a set.
2. Explore the different websites for math on our blog site (http://forestridgec4.blogspot.com).
3. Practice counting by 2, 3, 5, 10. Then try counting by 2’s beginning with the number 3 or 9. Then try counting by 3’s beginning with 1, 4, or 7. Try counting by 10’s beginning with 11 or 17, etc.
4. Don’t forget to have your child read 20-30 minutes a day. Your child is to return the clear plastic book folder with the filled out reading log (kept inside the folder) each day.
Regular homework will begin next week Thursday. Please do the following things between now and next Wednesday:
1. For math, please practice addition and subtraction flashcards about 10 minutes each day. If you don’t have flashcards, you can download them from the link on my blog site (http://forestridgec4.blogspot.com) or send me an e-mail (ryan_ginny@salkeiz.k12.or.us), and I’ll be sure your child receives a set.
2. Explore the different websites for math on our blog site (http://forestridgec4.blogspot.com).
3. Practice counting by 2, 3, 5, 10. Then try counting by 2’s beginning with the number 3 or 9. Then try counting by 3’s beginning with 1, 4, or 7. Try counting by 10’s beginning with 11 or 17, etc.
4. Don’t forget to have your child read 20-30 minutes a day. Your child is to return the clear plastic book folder with the filled out reading log (kept inside the folder) each day.
Tuesday, September 06, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Tuesday, June 07, 2011
Summer Activities for Kids
Here's a great site for students to learn during the summer. It has quite a variety of activities. One activity a day, so check it out!
Multiplication-Learning those Facts (A Guide for Parents)
I added a new link (suggested by Alyssa's mom) on how to memorize your multiplication facts. It's a very good resource to help you work with your child on the facts.
Wednesday, June 01, 2011
Homework for Thursday, June 2, 2011
Due Date: Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Dear Parents:
Date to Remember:
Friday, June 10 Willamette Heritage Museum (Jason Lee House, Parsonage, and Boon House tours, one-room school house experience, Kalapuya Indian presentation/activities)—More information is on the Blog site.
Writing:
Write a paragraph/essay explaining to me why I should choose you to take care of our worm bin over the summer. Having a supportive parent, as one of your reasons is a positive! I have directions for the care of the animals. Please have your parent sign your paper if he/she can pick up the worm bin and bring it back in the fall. I will let you know if I choose you!
If you’re not interested in taking care of worms, or can’t, there is an alternative writing assignment. Write a paragraph/paper, convincing me to read one of the books that I read to you this year, to my class next year.
Each paragraph needs a topic sentence, 3-6 detail sentences, and a conclusion or a transition to the next paragraph. Always include an introduction and a conclusion in your papers. If you need an outline form, it’s on our Blog site.
Working and 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, “Caring for a Pet Hamster”. PLEASE feel free to help your child with it, even with some of the reading, if necessary.
Reading
Don’t forget to help your child to remember to read 30 minutes each evening and to bring the RAH (Read at Home) folder back to school each day. If you don’t have time to read one evening, please still sign the card with 0 minutes written in.
Math:
Practice multiplication math facts online. Use the link “Multiplication Quizzes”. Check your child’s progress. Print a copy of your child’s post-assessment quiz for him/her to turn in or write down the score and time your child got, if you don’t have a printer.
Dear Parents:
Date to Remember:
Friday, June 10 Willamette Heritage Museum (Jason Lee House, Parsonage, and Boon House tours, one-room school house experience, Kalapuya Indian presentation/activities)—More information is on the Blog site.
Writing:
Write a paragraph/essay explaining to me why I should choose you to take care of our worm bin over the summer. Having a supportive parent, as one of your reasons is a positive! I have directions for the care of the animals. Please have your parent sign your paper if he/she can pick up the worm bin and bring it back in the fall. I will let you know if I choose you!
If you’re not interested in taking care of worms, or can’t, there is an alternative writing assignment. Write a paragraph/paper, convincing me to read one of the books that I read to you this year, to my class next year.
Each paragraph needs a topic sentence, 3-6 detail sentences, and a conclusion or a transition to the next paragraph. Always include an introduction and a conclusion in your papers. If you need an outline form, it’s on our Blog site.
Working and 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, “Caring for a Pet Hamster”. PLEASE feel free to help your child with it, even with some of the reading, if necessary.
Reading
Don’t forget to help your child to remember to read 30 minutes each evening and to bring the RAH (Read at Home) folder back to school each day. If you don’t have time to read one evening, please still sign the card with 0 minutes written in.
Math:
Practice multiplication math facts online. Use the link “Multiplication Quizzes”. Check your child’s progress. Print a copy of your child’s post-assessment quiz for him/her to turn in or write down the score and time your child got, if you don’t have a printer.
Willamette Heritage Center Field Trip
Mrs. Barnwell’s, Mrs. Crystal’s, and Mrs. Ryan’s classrooms will be taking a field trip on Friday, June 10. We will be visiting Willamette Heritage Center in Salem. The bus will leave at 9:15. We plan on returning by 2:00.
This field trip is sponsored by the Forest Ridge Parent Club from the money earned at the jog-a-thon. To help pay for the additional cost of this trip students need to bring $5.00. Students will also need to bring sack lunches or purchase a school sack lunch. Students should dress appropriately for the weather.
We will need a total of 8 (1 for Mrs. Crystal, 4 for Mrs. Barnwell, 3 for Mrs. Ryan) chaperones. Chaperones will sit with their group of children on the bus, and then lead their group once we arrive. School district policy requires all chaperones to have a criminal history background check completed and approved (takes 3-4 weeks) before attending. If you are interested and have completed the form please indicate below. If you have not completed a form and would like to go on a future trip please ask at the office for a form and turn it in soon so you will be able to attend our next trip.
We are looking forward to this exciting adventure!
Ginny Ryan
Miss LaMarche (student teacher)
Heather Barnwell
Diane Chrystal
________________________________________
Cut here. Return bottom part by Wednesday, June 1.
My child_______________________ has permission to attend the field trip to Willamette Heritage Center on Friday, June 10.
I authorize School District 24J and its employees to secure the services of a physician or hospital, and to incur expenses for necessary services in the event of accident or illness, and I will provide payment for these. Every reasonable effort will be made to reach the parent(s) as soon as possible.
Parent’s signature: ______________________________.
I’d like to attend as a chaperone: _________________________________.
Contact Number: ______________________
I’ve enclosed/attached $5.00.
My child will bring a sack lunch recyclable/disposable rather than containers
My child will buy a lunch from the school lunch program (by checking this box a lunch will be ordered and your child’s account will be charged. We are unable to cancel the order less than 5 days before).
This field trip is sponsored by the Forest Ridge Parent Club from the money earned at the jog-a-thon. To help pay for the additional cost of this trip students need to bring $5.00. Students will also need to bring sack lunches or purchase a school sack lunch. Students should dress appropriately for the weather.
We will need a total of 8 (1 for Mrs. Crystal, 4 for Mrs. Barnwell, 3 for Mrs. Ryan) chaperones. Chaperones will sit with their group of children on the bus, and then lead their group once we arrive. School district policy requires all chaperones to have a criminal history background check completed and approved (takes 3-4 weeks) before attending. If you are interested and have completed the form please indicate below. If you have not completed a form and would like to go on a future trip please ask at the office for a form and turn it in soon so you will be able to attend our next trip.
We are looking forward to this exciting adventure!
Ginny Ryan
Miss LaMarche (student teacher)
Heather Barnwell
Diane Chrystal
________________________________________
Cut here. Return bottom part by Wednesday, June 1.
My child_______________________ has permission to attend the field trip to Willamette Heritage Center on Friday, June 10.
I authorize School District 24J and its employees to secure the services of a physician or hospital, and to incur expenses for necessary services in the event of accident or illness, and I will provide payment for these. Every reasonable effort will be made to reach the parent(s) as soon as possible.
Parent’s signature: ______________________________.
I’d like to attend as a chaperone: _________________________________.
Contact Number: ______________________
I’ve enclosed/attached $5.00.
My child will bring a sack lunch recyclable/disposable rather than containers
My child will buy a lunch from the school lunch program (by checking this box a lunch will be ordered and your child’s account will be charged. We are unable to cancel the order less than 5 days before).
Homework for Thursday, May 25, 2011
Due Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Dear Parents:
If you have questions or concerns about the Salem History Project, please phone 503-399-5548 to speak with Miss LaMarche. She’s at Forest Ridge all day Mondays and Thursdays, and in the morning on Fridays.
Date to Remember:
Friday, June 10 Willamette Heritage Museum (Jason Lee House, Parsonage, and Boon House tours, one-room school house experience, Kalapuya Indian presentation/activities)
Permission slip is attached.
Assignments—Regular literacy and writing assignments are canceled for this week.
Instead, spend time finishing up the “Salem History Projects”. They are due Wednesday, June 1. Be prepared to share them and talk about your favorite one.
Reading--Don’t forget to help your child to remember to read 30 minutes each evening and to bring the RAH (Read at Home) folder back to school each day. If you don’t have time to read one evening, please still sign the card with 0 minutes written in.
Math:
Practice multiplication math facts online. Use the link “Multiplication Quizzes”. Check your child’s progress. Print a copy of your child’s post-assessment quiz for him/her to turn in.
Dear Parents:
If you have questions or concerns about the Salem History Project, please phone 503-399-5548 to speak with Miss LaMarche. She’s at Forest Ridge all day Mondays and Thursdays, and in the morning on Fridays.
Date to Remember:
Friday, June 10 Willamette Heritage Museum (Jason Lee House, Parsonage, and Boon House tours, one-room school house experience, Kalapuya Indian presentation/activities)
Permission slip is attached.
Assignments—Regular literacy and writing assignments are canceled for this week.
Instead, spend time finishing up the “Salem History Projects”. They are due Wednesday, June 1. Be prepared to share them and talk about your favorite one.
Reading--Don’t forget to help your child to remember to read 30 minutes each evening and to bring the RAH (Read at Home) folder back to school each day. If you don’t have time to read one evening, please still sign the card with 0 minutes written in.
Math:
Practice multiplication math facts online. Use the link “Multiplication Quizzes”. Check your child’s progress. Print a copy of your child’s post-assessment quiz for him/her to turn in.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Homework for Thursday, May 19, 2011
Due Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Dear Parents:
If you have questions or concerns about the Salem History Project, please phone 503-399-5548 to speak with Miss LaMarche. She’s at Forest Ridge all day Mondays and Thursdays, and in the morning on Fridays.
Dates to Remember:
Friday, May 20 Down by the Riverside
Friday, June 10 Willamette Heritage Museum (Jason Lee House, Parsonage, and Boon House tours, one-room school house experience, Kalapuya Indian presentation/activities)
Assignments—I can’t emphasize enough how important the weekly writing assignment is! Please be sure your child does it!
Child (with parent assistance) Writing: Tell about ONE of the activities you participated in at Down by the Riverside. It could be the morning hog fuel spreading, “Think Like a Botanist”, “Think Like a Zoologist”, “Think Like an Ornithologist”, or “Think Like an Entomologist”.
Write a topic sentence, 3-6 detail sentences, and a conclusion. If you need an outline form, it’s on our Blog site.
Working and 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, “The Hamster from Room 144” 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 with some of the reading, if necessary.
Don’t forget to help your child to remember to read 30 minutes each evening and to bring the RAH (Read at Home) folder back to school each day. If you don’t have time to read one evening, please still sign the card with 0 minutes written in.
Math:
Practice multiplication math facts online. Use the link “Multiplication Quizzes”. Check your child’s progress. Print a copy of your child’s preassessment quiz for him/her to turn in.
Dear Parents:
If you have questions or concerns about the Salem History Project, please phone 503-399-5548 to speak with Miss LaMarche. She’s at Forest Ridge all day Mondays and Thursdays, and in the morning on Fridays.
Dates to Remember:
Friday, May 20 Down by the Riverside
Friday, June 10 Willamette Heritage Museum (Jason Lee House, Parsonage, and Boon House tours, one-room school house experience, Kalapuya Indian presentation/activities)
Assignments—I can’t emphasize enough how important the weekly writing assignment is! Please be sure your child does it!
Child (with parent assistance) Writing: Tell about ONE of the activities you participated in at Down by the Riverside. It could be the morning hog fuel spreading, “Think Like a Botanist”, “Think Like a Zoologist”, “Think Like an Ornithologist”, or “Think Like an Entomologist”.
Write a topic sentence, 3-6 detail sentences, and a conclusion. If you need an outline form, it’s on our Blog site.
Working and 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, “The Hamster from Room 144” 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 with some of the reading, if necessary.
Don’t forget to help your child to remember to read 30 minutes each evening and to bring the RAH (Read at Home) folder back to school each day. If you don’t have time to read one evening, please still sign the card with 0 minutes written in.
Math:
Practice multiplication math facts online. Use the link “Multiplication Quizzes”. Check your child’s progress. Print a copy of your child’s preassessment quiz for him/her to turn in.
Friday, May 06, 2011
Poetry Contest Winners! They Are Published Poets!
The Calm River
A calm river with
fish jumping
over your bumps. A calm
river behind the rocks. The beautiful
plants in the water. Floating
down the river. Me in
the warm water. It is very
shiny. I smell the flowers
around you. River do you
ever slow down then go
fast again? Do your chuckles
impress people? I feel beautiful
because your river
shows my reflection in the water.
Why?
Why?
Why?
You are beautiful.
I cry.
By Alyssa Richardson
River River
River
River
Feel my shiver
In your fog
I walk my dog
In the morning
DEW
Splashing
In the
Water
Woo hoo!
Look in the
Water it’s an
Otter
Up in the sky
Hear a hawk
Cry
River
River
Feel my shiver
Walking by the
Willamette
River.
By Aharon Garcia
A River holds…
life…
memories…
peace…
by Michael May
Life
Life
Runs
Down
Me
Like
Your
Water
Hand
To
Hand
We stand
and say
This is
Our
River.
By Hannah Williams
A calm river with
fish jumping
over your bumps. A calm
river behind the rocks. The beautiful
plants in the water. Floating
down the river. Me in
the warm water. It is very
shiny. I smell the flowers
around you. River do you
ever slow down then go
fast again? Do your chuckles
impress people? I feel beautiful
because your river
shows my reflection in the water.
Why?
Why?
Why?
You are beautiful.
I cry.
By Alyssa Richardson
River River
River
River
Feel my shiver
In your fog
I walk my dog
In the morning
DEW
Splashing
In the
Water
Woo hoo!
Look in the
Water it’s an
Otter
Up in the sky
Hear a hawk
Cry
River
River
Feel my shiver
Walking by the
Willamette
River.
By Aharon Garcia
A River holds…
life…
memories…
peace…
by Michael May
Life
Life
Runs
Down
Me
Like
Your
Water
Hand
To
Hand
We stand
and say
This is
Our
River.
By Hannah Williams
Contract for Salem History Project
SALEM PROJECT LEARNING CONTRACT
I, ___________________________,
plan to do the following Salem Project activities:
Project number PROJECT
DESCRIPTION Points
Possible Actual Points Earned
I am working for a total of at least 120 points. My project will be completed on or before June 1, 2010. I will do a neat, accurate job using my best effort. I will use correct spelling and complete sentences. I will work on my activities a little each week and I will not wait to do them at the last minute.
Student signature: ________________________________________
Witness signature (parent): __________________________________
RETURN THIS SHEET TO SCHOOL BY: Wednesday, May 11, 2011.
I, ___________________________,
plan to do the following Salem Project activities:
Project number PROJECT
DESCRIPTION Points
Possible Actual Points Earned
I am working for a total of at least 120 points. My project will be completed on or before June 1, 2010. I will do a neat, accurate job using my best effort. I will use correct spelling and complete sentences. I will work on my activities a little each week and I will not wait to do them at the last minute.
Student signature: ________________________________________
Witness signature (parent): __________________________________
RETURN THIS SHEET TO SCHOOL BY: Wednesday, May 11, 2011.
Salem Project Choices
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. Create a comic book about the history of Salem. It needs to have at least ten cells. All ten cells need to have dialogue. (50 points)
21. Suggest a project of your own! (Points to be determined.)
22. Put one of your completed projects (take pictures of it or make a PowerPoint) from above on Voicethread.com . Our username is: ryan_ginny@salkeiz.k12.or.us . Our password: student. Or create your own voicethread and send me the address. (30 points)
Websites (They are posted 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!
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. Create a comic book about the history of Salem. It needs to have at least ten cells. All ten cells need to have dialogue. (50 points)
21. Suggest a project of your own! (Points to be determined.)
22. Put one of your completed projects (take pictures of it or make a PowerPoint) from above on Voicethread.com . Our username is: ryan_ginny@salkeiz.k12.or.us . Our password: student. Or create your own voicethread and send me the address. (30 points)
Websites (They are posted 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!
Salem Unit Information Sheet
May 5, 2011
Dear Third Grade Parents,
We will begin our Salem-at-Home-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 part of the project is to be done at home. All projects are to be completed by June 1. All third graders will be going to the Mission Mill Museum for an all-day field trip on June 10. This will give the students a first hand look at the Jason Lee House, the Boone House, the Parsonage and learn about the Kalapuyans and what school was like in the mid 1800’s.
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 1 deadline 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 me at school.
(503) 399-5548.
Please return the first page of the attached project entitled Salem Project Learning Contract by Wednesday, May 11.
Sincerely,
Kaila LaMarche
Have fun!
Dear Third Grade Parents,
We will begin our Salem-at-Home-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 part of the project is to be done at home. All projects are to be completed by June 1. All third graders will be going to the Mission Mill Museum for an all-day field trip on June 10. This will give the students a first hand look at the Jason Lee House, the Boone House, the Parsonage and learn about the Kalapuyans and what school was like in the mid 1800’s.
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 1 deadline 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 me at school.
(503) 399-5548.
Please return the first page of the attached project entitled Salem Project Learning Contract by Wednesday, May 11.
Sincerely,
Kaila LaMarche
Have fun!
Homework for Thursday, May 5, 2011
Due Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Dear Parents:
Miss LaMarche will be teaching the entire week next week. If you have questions or concerns, please phone 503-399-5548 to speak with her. She has assigned Salem projects for the students. The information sheets are attached.
Assignments—I can’t emphasize enough how important the weekly writing assignment is! Please be sure your child does it!
Child (with parent assistance) Writing: Which of the Salem projects do you plan to do? Why did you choose the ones you did?
Write a topic sentence, 3-6 detail sentences, and a conclusion. If you need an outline form, it’s on our Blog site.
Working and 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” 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 with some of the reading, if necessary.
Don’t forget to help your child to remember to read 30 minutes each evening and to bring the RAH (Read at Home) folder back to school each day. If you don’t have time to read one evening, please still sign the card with 0 minutes written in.
Math:
Practice multiplication math facts online. Use the link “Multiplication Quizzes”. Check your child’s progress.
If your child hasn’t met the state standard in math (If your child can’t tell you, please give me a call!), please go over the list of vocabulary words (on our classroom Blog.). There are two websites that have most of the word definitions. Click on the link “Math Definitions” and “Math Definitions (Harcourt)” on our classroom blog. Students should look up the words they don’t know. Writing definitions and/or pictures will help them to remember.
Dear Parents:
Miss LaMarche will be teaching the entire week next week. If you have questions or concerns, please phone 503-399-5548 to speak with her. She has assigned Salem projects for the students. The information sheets are attached.
Assignments—I can’t emphasize enough how important the weekly writing assignment is! Please be sure your child does it!
Child (with parent assistance) Writing: Which of the Salem projects do you plan to do? Why did you choose the ones you did?
Write a topic sentence, 3-6 detail sentences, and a conclusion. If you need an outline form, it’s on our Blog site.
Working and 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” 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 with some of the reading, if necessary.
Don’t forget to help your child to remember to read 30 minutes each evening and to bring the RAH (Read at Home) folder back to school each day. If you don’t have time to read one evening, please still sign the card with 0 minutes written in.
Math:
Practice multiplication math facts online. Use the link “Multiplication Quizzes”. Check your child’s progress.
If your child hasn’t met the state standard in math (If your child can’t tell you, please give me a call!), please go over the list of vocabulary words (on our classroom Blog.). There are two websites that have most of the word definitions. Click on the link “Math Definitions” and “Math Definitions (Harcourt)” on our classroom blog. Students should look up the words they don’t know. Writing definitions and/or pictures will help them to remember.
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