I posted on DOJO last night, that I have canceled the Bible Test for this week.  We will do some extensive review after break. 

Third Grade will have a math test tomorrow.  Second Grade math test has been moved to Friday.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK: 

Math:  Study for Math test (Both 2nd & 3rd Grade) 

Spelling:  Unit 15 Due Friday

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  2nd Grade: Math Boxes p. 121, 3rd Grade:  Home Link & Math Boxes 5.10

Grammar:  Present Tense Verbs

Spelling:  Unit 14 Due Tomorrow

I am moving the bible test to next week.  Study Guides will come home soon.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  Home Link (both 2nd-3rd Grade)  3rd Grade:  Math Boxes 5.9 (p. 120)

Social Studies: 3rd Grade:  Finish Scholastic News and worksheet

Spelling:  Unit 14 Due Friday

I am going to push the bible test off until next week.  I am still looking for volunteers and glue guns for our Friday craft.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  3rd Grade:  Home Link and Math Boxes for 5.8.  2nd Grade:  NO Home Link, Practice Math facts for 15 minutes.

Social Studies:  Scholastic News--Finish reading newspaper.  This may count as their 20 minutes of reading.

Spelling:  Unit 14 Due Friday

Volunteers needed:  Please refer to the home note :) 

TODAY'S HOMEWORK

Math:  Home Link (Both 2nd & 3rd Grade)  NOTE:  From Miss Eberhard regarding 2nd grade math:  If you don't have magazines at home, your child may just draw. 

WRITE OUT FULL ADDRESS :)

I apologize for not posting yesterday.  I was frantically trying to get sub plans together for today because I had to attend a Science workshop in Battle Creek and I had to be somewhere by five so I didn't get the chance to post.  The Science workshop  was very beneficial, however, I missed being at school with the kiddos.  I am looking forward to seeing them all tomorrow.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  Home Link (Both 2nd & 3rd)

Spelling:  Unit 13 due Friday

Social Studies:  Indiana Studies Weekly Quiz (most finished and turned it in)

I hope everyone enjoyed your Thanksgiving with friends and family.  I have extended the deadline for book orders.  I will be ordering the books on Wednesday.  If you want to order books online, use the code NDD3X.  If you want the books to be for Christmas, just let me know and I will contact you when the books arrive, rather than giving them to your child.

BOOK REPORTS ARE DUE NEXT FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12TH!  :)
 
TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  Home Link (Both 2nd & 3rd), 3rd Grade:  Math Boxes 5.3 (p. 1-5)

Spelling:  Unit 13 Due Friday

WRITE OUT FULL ADDRESS

Third Grade Math Test tomorrow!
 
TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  2nd Grade:  Home Link, 3rd Grade:  Study for Math Test using study packet

Grammar:  Abbreviations/Mixed Review

Spelling:  Unit Due Tomorrow

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:
 
This is a reminder that Unit 3 Bible Test is tomorrow.  :)  Also, third graders need to do p. 98 #1 Only.  About half of them did it incorrectly.  I explained it again, and I think everyone knows what they have to do now.  We will finish the page in class tomorrow, so they only need to do #1

Math:  2nd Grade:  Math Boxes, 3rd Grade:  P. 98 #1 Only, Study for test on Friday

Social Studies:  3rd Grade Only:  Scholastic News (Finish the back page)...most have finished and turned it in already

Bible:  Study for Unit 3 Test

Spelling:  Unit Due Friday

Welll, I feel initiated into a small school...There was a stopped up sink in the boy's bathroom and the water was left on, which resulted in a major flood.  Mrs. T and I put on our "janitor hats" and grabbed our mops...and off to work we went.  We just finished and so now I have a moment to post. :)

I sent home December book orders.  The book orders will be Due on December 1st so they are here in plenty of time  before Christmas break. If you would like to use this opportunity to order books for Christmas, you can either order online with the online code or send it in a sealed envelope with a note letting me know that the books will be a Christmas present, and I will therefore call you when the order comes in , rather than giving them to your child.  If you order online and you want it to be a Christmas present, please also send a note so I know to contact you when the books arrive.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  Home Link (2nd & 3rd Grade), 3rd Grade:  Complete #1 Only on P. 98 in Math Journal.  Also, All math boxes should be complete through 4.11

Social Studies:  (3rd Grade Only):    Scholastic News--Complete back page.

Spelling:  Unit 12 (Review Unit) Due Friday

If your child told you I would be gone for a Science workshop tomorrow, it was a false alarm.  My training got canceled because of the weather.  :)

It is a review week for spelling this week, so our spelling test will consist of the first five words on each unit list.  Since this is a review of five units, there will be 25 words on the spelling test.

TODAY' S HOMEWORK:

Math:  Home Link (2nd & 3rd Grade)  3rd Grade:  Math Test Friday

Spelling:  Unit Due Friday

Bible:  Bible Test Thursday (Study Guide came home today)

Tomorrow is the last day to bring items for Operation Christmas Child.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  Home Link (Both 2nd & 3rd Grade)

Spelling:  Unit 11 Due Tomorrow

Grammar:  Combining Sentences (Nouns)

We are collecting items for Operation Christmas Child.  The class who brings in the most items will receive a pizza party...The middle school will be filling boxes this Friday so all items will be due on Friday.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  Home Link (Both 2nd & 3rd Grade), 3rd Grade:  Math Boxes should be complete through 4.7.

Spelling:  Unit 11 Due Friday

Social Studies:  (3rd Grade Only)...Indiana Studies Weekly Quiz (Most have already turned it in).

Both the ISW Newspaper and the quiz are due tomorrow.

 

Per request of a few parents, the kids were told to take their grammar home to be looked over by a parent.  We only did one side today (Plural Possessive Nouns).  Please do not allow your child to complete the other side, for I have not taught it yet.

A Reminder that if your child returns his/her Bible test with a Signature by tomorrow, he/she will receive double DOJO points.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math: (3rd Grade):  Home Link, Math Boxes should be complete through 4.5.  We worked on 4.6 & 4.7 today but I did not assign them for homework:   (2nd Grade):  No Home Link!  Practice Addition Facts.

Spelling: Unit 11 Due Friday

Grammar:  Plural Possessive Nouns

Well, conferences were a huge success!  I really enjoyed meeting with each of you to discuss your child's progress...and a had a few good laughs with some of you :)

Bible tests were returned today and require a parent signature.  I was pleased with the outcome.  If your child returns his/her test with a signature by Wednesday, he/she will receive double DOJO points.  

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  Home Link (Both 2nd & 3rd)

Spelling:  Unit 11 due Friday

Just a reminder, there is NO SCHOOL on Friday. The Spelling unit is due tomorrow and the spelling test will be given tomorrow.

Just a note...3rd graders had a couple different opportunities to work on homework If they used their time wisely, the homework load should not be as heavy as it would have been.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  Home Link (Both 2nd & 3rd Grade).  2nd Grade Math test tomorrow.  3rd Grade Math boxes
           should be complete through 4.3

Social Studies:  Indiana Studies Weekly:  finish back of newspaper and quiz

Spelling:  Unit 10 due tomorrow

I know this is a late posting, but I started with conferences right at 3:30 so this is the first chance I've had to post.  I look forward to meeting with all of you. 

The 2nd grade math test has been postponed until Thursday.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  Home Link (Both 2nd & 3rd Grade)

Social Studies:  Indiana Studies Weekly (Complete back of newspaper--Due Thursday)

Spelling:  Unit 10 Due Thursday

STUDY FOR BIBLE TEST TOMORROW :)

The bible test will be on Wednesday this week.  I sent home a study guide today.  We will review in class as well.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  Home Link (2nd & 3rd grade), 3rd Graders correct Math test on a loose leaf piece of paper.

Spelling:  Unit 10 Due THURSDAY

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  2nd Grade: Home Link, 3rd Grade:  Study for Unit 3 Test

Spelling:  Unit 9 Due tomorrow

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  NO HOME LINKS!  2nd Grade:  Practice Math Facts, 3rd Grade:  Study for Unit 3 Test &
           All math boxes in unit 3 should be completed and/or corrected.

Social Studies:  Indiana Studies Weekly Quiz--Use newspaper. 

3rd Grade Parents,

I apologize for the Social Studies assignment yesterday.  I did not realize how hard it really was.  We filled in and discussed the correct answers today in class.  The back of the newspaper should be complete when turned in tomorrow.

Your child was given his/her ID card today after school. 

ATTENTION 3rd Grade Parents:  We finished our Math Unit today and we will begin reviewing tomorrow.  I will send home a review packet with your child tomorrow. The packet is for review purposes and will not be collected and/or graded.  Please be sure your child brings the review packet back to school on Thursday, for we will use it to review on both Wednesday and Thursday.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  Home Link (Both 2nd & 3rd Grade), 2nd Grade:  Review Math Facts, 3rd Grade:  Have
           Math Boxes complete up to 3.9.

Grammar:  Time Order Words (Most have finished)

Social Studies:  Indiana Social Studies Weekly--Finish back page. 

SCHOOL PICTURES SHOULD COME HOME TODAY!   I forgot to pass out their ID cards, so I will give them to them tomorrow.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  Home Link (both 2nd & 3rd)--3rd Graders should have Math Boxes complete through 3.8
           (including corrections).

 MATH TEST FOR THIRD GRADE ON UNIT 3 WILL BE ON FRIDAY!

Social Studies:  3rd Grade--Scholastic News:  Finish back page.
 

Tomorrow is our last day of the week and a spirit wear day.  Your child can wear jeans and spirit wear to school tomorrow (just like it was a Friday:)

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  Home Link (Both 2nd & 3rd)  Third Grade:  Finish Math Boxes 3.6 (p. 71)

Grammar:  Capitalization (Most finished in class)

Social Studies:  3rd Grade--Social Studies Weekly:  Finish reading and do the back page

There will not be a spelling unit assigned this week because of the short week!  :)

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  Home Link (Both 2nd-3rd grade), 3rd graders should have math boxes completed through 3.5

Social Studies:  (3rd Grade)--Complete back page of Scholastic News

Grammar:  Common & Proper Nouns (most have finished)

WRITE OUT FULL ADDRESS (Parents, please check these to be sure your child's spelling is accurate).

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  Home Link (for both 2nd & 3rd), 3rd grade finish math boxes 3.3

Soc. Studies:  Social Studies Weekly Quiz (They can use the newspaper).--Both the newspaper and the quiz
                      are due tomorrow

Spelling:  Unit 8 Due Friday

Enjoy your evening!

 TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  2nd grade:  Practice Math Facts, 3rd grade:  Math Boxes 3.3.  NO HOME
           LINKS TONIGHT!

Social Studies:  (3rd grade):  Finish reading Social Studies Weekly and complete activities on back page

Spelling:  Unit 8 Due Friday

I apologize for posting this so late.  Tuesdays are our staff meeting days so I am unavailable to post until after our meeting. 

Third grade parents:  We will continue today's math lesson tomorrow.  Tonight's homework is the Home Link for 3.3 but I told the kids if the math boxes for this lesson will be tomorrow's homework.  I left it up to them as to whether they wanted to complete their math boxes tonight.  If they do their math boxes tonight, there will not be any math homework tomorrow.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  2nd grade:  Review for test tomorrow, 3rd grade: Home Link 3.3

Spelling:  Unit 8 Due Tomorrow (I think I accidentally said Unit 7 in yesterday's post)

Grammar:  Dictionary Skills (Most finished in class)

Greetings!

I feel like the school year is flying by. We are going to blink and Thanksgiving will be here and then Christmas...and then...well you know how it goes.  Be sure to mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 26th (the Wednesday before Thanksgiving).  That day will be our VIP day.  If you have loved ones coming into town, get them here by Wednesday so they can come visit your child at school.  :)

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  Home Link (Both 2nd & 3rd)

Spelling:  Unit 7 Due Friday

WRITE OUT FULL ADDRESS

Enjoy time with your family.

Hooray for being on time today!  I hope everyone is doing well.  The kids are really looking forward to the trip to Stover's tomorrow.  Parent drivers, please be here no later than 9:30.  My goal is for us to be loaded and leaving by 9:45.  You are more than welcome to stay when you drop off your child.  We will do a spelling test first and then if we have time we will do some of the book report presentations.

Remember to bring a sack lunch and be sure to dress your child appropriately for the weather. :)

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  2nd grade:  Home Link, 3rd grade Math Boxes 3.2 (p.59)--NO HOME LINK FOR 3RD GRADE

Spelling:  Unit 7 Due Tomorrow

Good Afternoon,

Another later than normal posting...sorry friends :)

If you are planning to drive for our field trip on Friday, please stop in the office for a background check, if you have not already done so.  Drivers, please be here by 9:30 on Friday morning. :)

I have not forgotten about the September Reading Logs.  I know I said that I will give the child with the most minutes in the month a $5 gift certificate to Barnes & Nobles.  Counting up the minutes is on my list of things to do, but it keeps getting pushed down because some other things needed to take priority.  If I don't get to it before the week is up, I will try to do it over the weekend.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  Home Link (2nd & 3rd)--Third graders also need to finish math journal pages 56-57

Reading:  Readworks article (2nd grade-- A Lion in the Bedroom, 3rd grade--A Tricky Monkey)--
               Finish questions--Many have finished and already turned it in.

Spelling:  Unit 7 Due Friday

 ***2ND GRADE PARENTS:  And Now a note from Miss Eberhard

2^nd grade parents,

We have been working very hard on mastering addition facts during class.  Your child may have told you that we have started doing “T-races” each day during class.  At the beginning of math, we do a quick addition “T-race,” which tests each child’s knowledge of the addition facts of whatever level they are on.  For example, if your child is on +2, they must know all the facts, from 0+2 to 9+2, for his/her level.  Each child will record their current level on the top of his/her home link each night.  Please help your child practice addition facts each night.  5-10 minutes will go a long way toward helping them on their facts.  One website that can help you is http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/mathmagician/mathsadd.html.  Your child has used this website during class.  Children should be able to complete 20 facts in 60 seconds (passing at 100%).  If they can do this, they should be able to pass their facts in class.  Thank you for partnering with me to help your child learn his/her addition facts.

Sincerely,

Miss Eberhard

I once again apologize for the late post. We had an extra long staff meeting today.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd grade)--Home Link,
           (3rd grade)--Be sure all Math Boxes are complete and corrected in Unit 1 &2

Social Studies:  (3rd grade)--Scholastic News

Grammar:  Run-ons and Fragments (Most finished this in class)

Hooray for another great week! We have our field trip to Stover's on Friday.  If you have volunteered to drive for our field trip, please stop in the office for a background check!  :) 

Book Reports are due on Friday.  Hopefully your child has a good start on it.  Enjoy!  I can't wait to see the adorable puppets they've created!

Today's Homework:

Math:  2nd Grade:  Home Link & work on memorizing addition facts
           3rd Grade:  Math Test Tomorrow...Study Study Study!!!  (Study Packet does NOT need to
                              be turned in)

WRITE OUT FULL ADDRESS!!!

Have a GREAT evening!!

I apologize for not posting yesterday.  I had a very busy evening and although I meant to get to it, I didn't have the time.  Third grade parents, please note that we just finished up our second unit in Math.  I will be sending home a practice packet tomorrow.  Your child does not have to turn the packet in.  It is simpley for practice.  We will take our Math Test on Tuesday.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  Home Link (2nd & 3rd Grade)--No Math Boxes for 3rd Grade Today!

Grammar:  Correcting Run-ons & Mixed Review Worksheet (both sides)

And that is all she wrote for today :)

I apologize for the late posting.  We had a staff meeting after school today.  Book orders are in.  If you ordered from the most recent book order and your child did not receive his/her books, please let me know.  I have an order here without a name.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  Home Link (Both 2nd & 3rd)  Third Grade--Finish Math Boxes 2.7 (p. 46)

Grammar:  Combining Sentences (Most finished it and turn it in)

Social Studies:  (Third Grade)  Scholastic News (Read in class but they need to complete the back page)

Spelling Unit Due Friday

Enjoy your time with family :)

Good Afternoon Parents,

Several items are coming home today.  First, I have sent the Stover's Apple Farm permission slip home along with a letter to explain a little about the trip.  I have also sent home the October Reading Logs.  September Reading Logs are due Wednesday. 

This week's Spelling Unit is a review unit.  I chose the first five words from each unit 1-5 for the spelling test.  Your child should have a copy of his/her pretest if I am not being clear.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  Home Link (2nd & 3rd grade)--3rd Grade Math Boxes 2.6 (p. 44)

Spelling:  Unit Due Friday

WRITE OUT FULL ADDRESS :)

Hello Parents,

I apologize for the late posting today.  I trust everyone is enjoying the beautiful "summer" fall weather we are having :)  Just a heads up...Reserve the date:  Friday, October 10th on your calendars.  We will be heading to Stover's Apple Farm in Michigan to support our study of communities in Social Studies.  All parents are welcome. Of course we need drivers :)  The permission slip and other info will either come home tomorrow or Monday.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  Home Link (Both 2nd & 3rd)--3rd Grade:  Finish Math Boxes 2.4 (p. 38)

Spelling:  Unit 5 Due TOMORROW

SPELLING TEST TOMORROW!  :)

Thanks Parents for all the support you offer.  It is great to have parents and teachers working together as a team.  Thank you too to all my parent volunteers who come in to supervise during lunch and/or recess or make copies...or whatever.  Your help is much appreciated!  :)

 

PICTURE DAY IS TOMORROW!  :)--Kids can wear whatever they want!

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:   Home Link (2nd & 3rd)--3rd Grade Math Boxes 2.3 (p. 35)

Spelling:  Unit 5 Due Friday

PLAY OUTSIDE ON THIS BEAUTIFUL DAY!!!! :)--That one is for the kids :)

What a beautiful day...and a busy one.  I'm really loving my job.  Children are such a blessing from God.  Remember...Your child should have 1 Corinthians 13:1-2 memorized for tomorrow.  Third grade parents...don't forget your child must complete 30 minutes of ALEKS per week :)

When your child earns 20 DOJO points in a week, I allow them to choose a treat from my apple jar.  The candy is going quickly so I told the kids that if they wanted to donate a bag of their favorite candy for the apple jar, they could...NO PRESSURE.  Donations are  always welcome but it is not a requirement :)  I know after Halloween, I will be able to get bags of assorted candy cheap :)

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:   Home Link (Both 2nd & 3rd Grade)--3rd Grade will also need to finish Math Boxes 2.2 (p. 33)

Social Studies:  3rd Grade:  Urban, Suburban, Rural Practice Sheet

Spelling:   Unit 5 Due Friday

Bible Memory:  1 Corinthians 13:1-2

Have a GREAT night with your family!!!  :)

 It was another great day in second and third grade. As always, feel free to contact me if you have any questions and/or concerns.  All of my contact information can be located at the bottom of the home note.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  Home Link (2nd & 3rd grade)--3rd grade finish Math Boxes 2.1 (p. 38)

Spelling:  Unit 5 Due Friday

WRITE OUT FULL ADDRESS ON SHEET PROVIDED!

Hello Parents :)

I'm going to keep it short and sweet tonight.  In bible we have been dissecting 1 Corinthians 13.  We discussed that Love is PATIENT & KIND, Love does NOT envy & Love does NOT boast.  We learned what each of those things mean.  Ask your child what he/she has learned.  "Check for Understanding" is what we always say.

Book orders are due tomorrow.  If your child is interested in getting books, please send it in tomorrow. 

NO HOME LINKS TONIGHT FOR 2ND OR 3RD GRADE :)

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Spelling:  Unit 4 DUE TOMORROW!

Grammar:  Subjects in Sentences (Most finished in class)

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Third grade went outside to measure our shadows.  It was quite sunny :)

Math:  3rd Grade Math Test Review Packet (The packet is for review purposes.  It is not a requirement to finish the entire packet...unless you feel your child needs the practice).

Social Studies:  3rd Grade "Birthplace of the Constitution"--started in class...should be mostly done

Spelling Unit 4 Due Friday.

I am so happy to see the sun today.  Third graders finally got to trace their shadows for science...although it did require patience when we went out this afternoon...which I am afraid to admit...their teacher did not have much...despite the fact that patience was the object of our bible lesson yesterday.  Ask your third grader about science...see what they say :)

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

NO HOME LINKS

2ND GRADE MATH TEST TOMORROW!

3RD GRADE MATH TEST THURSDAY! (I am going to try to get some practice problems together for tomorrow's homework)

Spelling Unit 4 Due Friday

BMW:  1 CORINTHIANS 13:1 DUE TOMORROW!

Social Studies:  Weekly Reader--finish reading and answer questions on back page--3rd grade only!

Who else is ready for the sun to come back?.  The wet rainy weather has put our 3rd grade Science lesson on hold.  So here are a couple tidbits for the day.  I am applying a little grace as far as books for your child's book report.  If they choose a book within a letter or two of their reading level, that is fine.  If you find that your child has chosen a book too hard for him/her, please take the opportunity to read it with him/her.

Bible tests should have gone home on Friday.  Please sign and return the test. If your child returned the test today, they received two bonus DOJO points.  If your child did not return his/her test today, he/she still has the opportunity to receive one DOJO point if returned tomorrow.  If the test is not signed and returned by Wednesday, your child will lose a DOJO point.

Your child's DOJO points turn into owl bucks. He/she will be able to buy things from the OWL BUCKS STORE using their owl bucks.  I am in the process of stocking the store.  If you would like to help, I would gladly take any donations of things you think 2nd & 3rd grade kids would like to purchase.  The better the item, the higher the cost.  We will open the owl bucks store once a month.  This is a great lesson in tracking and counting money as well as saving to purchase things he/she may really want.

Third grade parents, since our Science lesson was put on hold today, we went into the computer lab and worked on ALEKS, so your child already has a good start on his/her ALEKS minutes for the week.  Reminder:  ALEKS is a part of your child's math grade.

BOTH 2ND & 3RD GRADE HAVE A MATH TEST THIS WEEK!
2ND GRADE TEST--WEDNESDAY
3RD GRADE TEST--THURSDAY

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

 Math:  Home Link (2nd & 3rd Grade)--No Math Boxes for 3rd Grade today!

Spelling:  UNIT 4 Due Friday

Good Afternoon,

I have lots to report today so perk up your ears...or eyes :)  First, I sent home the book report packet.  The packet gives instructions of how to do the project and what is expected.  Your child's book must be on his/her level and approved by me.  I have written your child's Fountas and Pinnell reading level in the right corner of his/her packet.  If you would like to check to see if your child's chosen book is on his/her level, you can go to www.scholastic.com/bookwizard/, enter the name of the book and it will tell you what level it is at. Most books are there, but you may run across a few that are not.  Also in the packet is the rubric for what your child will be graded on.  On the back page is an area where you need to sign and return to show that you know and understand the expectations.  The book report will be due on Friday, October 10th.

I also sent book orders home.  These will due on September 19th.

Today's Homework:

Math:  2nd Grade Home Link, 3rd Grade does not have a Home Link because we did not finish the lesson but they do need to complete their Math boxes for 1.11.

Spelling:  Unit 3 Due Friday

BIBLE TEST TOMORROW!!!  :)

3rd Grade will have a math test next week.  Date TBA :)

Enjoy your evening!

Hoooray!  We have air conditioning in our room....finally...now that the weather is going to cool off :)  I am still very grateful.  PRAISE THE LORD!!!!

Tomorrow I am going to give your child a book report form.  As indicated in the letter from the beginning of the year, the book reports I assigned are actual projects.  It is extremely important that your child pace him/herself and not try to complete it in one night, for this causes unnecessary stress for you and your child.  Your child will have a month to complete his/her book and the project.  All books must be pre-approved by me and on your child's reading level...more will come on levels very soon.  The book project will be due on Friday, October 10th. This allows your child an entire month to read his/her book and complete the project.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  Home Link (Both 2nd-3rd grade)--3rd grade Math Boxes 1.10

Spelling:  Unit 3 Due Friday

Social Studies:  3rd grade--Weekly Reader (back page)--Most have finished in class.

I'm relieved to find that it turned out to be a nice day and not TOO hot.  They are working on the air conditioning in our classroom, so we are patiently, yet anxiously awaiting the time when it will be done and cool in our room. 

Parents, please note...I added an additional assignment to your child's homework load today.  Please assist your child in writing out his/her FULL address including city, state and zip code.  I will be requiring your child to write it out on his/her spelling test each week.  I will not count off for capitalization, punctuation, or spelling until 2nd semester.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

*Math:  Home Link (and Math Boxes 1.7 & 1.8 for 3rd grade)

*Spelling Unit 3 Due Friday

*WRITE OUT FULL ADDRESS

*READ READ READ!!!  :)

It was another busy but fun day in 2nd-3rd grade.  2nd Grade Parents, just FYI...2nd grade does not need to do ALEKS!  3rd Graders should have 30 minutes completed by Sunday @ 6 PM.  I will be checking it and it will count towards your child's math grade.  I will not grade according to how well they do but your child will receive credit for completing his/her 30 minutes.  Please inform your child that When I check it, I can tell how much work he/she did in 30 minutes or whether they logged on and let it sit idle.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  Home Link (Math Boxes up to 1.7 for 3rd grade)

Grammar:  Statement or Question sheet (both sides should be done, we did the opposite side on Tuesday)

Spelling:  UNIT 2 DUE TOMORROW & UNIT 2 TEST

Have a GREAT Evening!  :)

There was a bit of a communication problem on my part in regards to grammar.  In order to save paper, I copy two different skills on a grammar paper, one on each side.  If your child brings home a grammar paper, please only allow them to do one side unless otherwise instructed.  Also, remind your child to bring the paper back the next day because we will either need to do the other side or it will need to be graded.  thank you! :)

Also, 3rd grade parents, there may be times in which your child needs to complete math boxes in addition to their home link.  I always give them time to do math boxes, but if they don't finish them, it will be homework.  It should not take them more than 10-15 minutes to complete.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:
Math:    Home Link +(Math Boxes 1.6--3rd grade)
Social Studies:  Cardinal & Intermediate Directions ws--3rd grade

SPELLING UNIT DUE FRIDAY

READ READ READ READ READ READ READ!!!!  :)

I hope everyone enjoyed their holiday weekend.  We had a great day.  The kids are getting more comfortable (which means I have to sit on them a little more--don't worry...not literally :)  Your child should have turned in his/her August reading log.  I gave them a new September reading log.  If your child is in the middle of a chapter book, he/she should just continue where he/she left off.

A few of our third grade friends may be bring home a social studies worksheet on cardinal and intermediate directions to redo.  I went over the skill with them again and then sent home a new one stapled on top of the old one.  Your child should correct these papers and return them by Friday.  Parental assistance is encouraged.

HOMEWORK:
Math:  Home Link (2nd-3rd)--3rd graders will also need to finish Math Boxes in their Math    Journal 1.5--They were given at least 10 min. to get it started.

Grammar:  Sentences Worksheet--Started in class...most may have finished

Spelling:  UNIT 2 Due Friday

It was a very busy day in 2nd and 3rd grade.  I have several important tidbits to share with you today.  First, tomorrow, our first spelling unit is due and we will take our first spelling test.  I will have to give two spelling tests tomorrow, one to second, the other to third.  If there is a parent available who would like to help give one of the tests, I would gladly welcome them :) 

Also, August reading logs will be due on Monday.  Your child will receive a September reading log on Monday.  We will combine reading minutes for both August and September.

HOMEWORK:
Math:  Home Link (Both 2nd & 3rd)
Social Studies:  Cardinal & Intermediate Directions (3rd only)
Spelling:  Unit One Due tomorrow (Both 2nd & 3rd)

SPELLING TEST TOMORROW!

Please don't forget about Bible Memory Work--Your child should be prepared to recited Matthew 5:14-15 on Wednesday.

Thanks for all you do!

I really hope your children are enjoying their learning.  We have gotten into a good routine and expectations are set.  3rd Grade parents, your child does not have a home link again today because we went into the lab and practiced getting on ALEKS again.  Today, I gave your child a spiral bound notebook for his/her ALEKS work.  There is a label in  the inside cover with your child's username and password.  When they do their ALEKS work, it needs to be done in this notebook with the page dated.  You are free to help your child with ALEKS so long as you are not giving them the answers and allowing them to learn the process.  There will be times when the questions are numbered.  If the questions are numbered, it is an assessment and your child should do it on his/her own so we can see what he/she knows or does not know.

I apologize to those of you who have signed up to volunteer and have not heard from me yet.  I have not had a free moment to sit down and figure out what I have and/or need.  You are always welcome to come and help and if you show up, I don't have any doubt that I can find something for you to do.  I will need some volunteers for BMW next Wednesday for sure.  My plan is to set down over the weekend and try to organize volunteers.

As always, please feel free to contact me if any questions arise.

Well, we have another successful day under our belt.  Our 3rd graders got on their ALEKS accounts today during math.  If you have a third grader, they are required to get on ALEKS for 30 minutes a week.  He/she will have until Sunday at 6pm to complete their ALEKS for the week.  This will count as part of your child's math grade.  I will send usernames and passwords home before the week is up.  2nd graders are not responsible for ALEKS.  They will start in 3rd grade.

HOMEWORK:

*Soc. Stud. (3rd grade):  Snappy Safari worksheet (cardinal & intermediate directions)--If your child completed it, he/she may have already turned it in.

*Math (2nd grade):  Home Link

3rd grade does not have a home link today because we spent our math time in the computer lab on ALEKS.

Good Afternoon!

I hope everyone had a great weekend.  We had a great Monday here at school.  There are a few items that will come home today.  First is the Mystery Bag Calendar to be found in your child's "TAKE HOME" folder.  Second is the weekly home note which will give you an overview of our week.  Most homework assignments are listed on the "Homework" section of the home note.  Please initial daily when the homework is completed.  Both 2nd and 3rd grade have a Math Home Link to complete this evening.  And last, but not least...our BMW (Bible Memory Work) can be found in a plastic sleeve in your child's binder.  Please keep this in the binder so we can practice at school.  Our BMW for this week is found in Matthew 5:14-15.  Your child should be ready to recite this verse by next Wednesday.  The following week we will add verse 16.

A little side note...they are working on the air conditioning for our classroom.  Please be sure your child has a water bottle here at school so he/she can stay properly hydrated during these hot days!  Thank you!

As always, please don't hesitate to contact me if any questions and/or concerns arise\ :)

STAY COOL!

Well I would say that our first week went off without a hitch.  I have a great class and we are off to a great start.  I was unable to finish the Mystery Bag Calendar.  It will for sure come home on Monday.

HOMEWORK:
*PLAY PLAY PLAY!!!
*READ for 20 minutes each day!

Please feel free to contact me if any questions and/or concerns arise.

ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND!!!!  :)

I apologize for the late entry.  I had a few technical difficulties.  Our second day of school went off without a hitch.  I am thoroughly enjoying getting to know your children.  Now for the serious stuff...Please do not send anything in your child's lunch that may need to be cooked, heated or reheated.  Yes, I do have a microwave in the classroom but here is where the glitch comes in.  We have 21 children in our class.  Today, five of those children brought something that required microwave use.  Our lunch period is only 20 minutes long and if your child is the last one in line, he/she may not have much time left to eat.  In addition, since I spent my entire lunch heating lunches, I didn't have enough time to eat myself.  Please help us out and allow us to spend our time eating during lunch and refrain from sending in those types of lunches.  An easy solution may be to heat the food at home and then send it in a thermos.  I appreciate your cooperation in this matter.  Parents:  If you signed up to help supervise lunch, you are welcome anytime.

HOMEWORK:

*READ for 20 minutes
*3rd Graders:  Math HOME LINK
*2nd Graders:  Science Interview (Due Thurs. Aug. 28th)

Enjoy your Evening!!!  :)

Welcome to the Covenant Christian Followers of Christ Blog.  I am looking forward to getting to know your second and third grade students.  This blog will be one line of communication between you (the parent(s) and me.  We will of course, use other avenues of communication, but you will be able to find important information on this blog as well as fun tidbits that went into our day.  I'm looking forward to a great year of learning.  So...here we go!!!