TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  No Homework  (3rd Grade):  Study for Unit 6 math test (TEST TOMORROW)

Spelling:  Unit 15 Due Tomorrow

2nd Grade Math Test TOMORROW
3rd Grade Math Test FRIDAY
3rd Grade Social Studies Test TOMORROW

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade): Home Link 6.10,  Both 2nd & 3rd Grade study for test, 3rd Grade has a study packet.

Spelling:  Unit 15 Due Friday

Social Studies:  (3rd Grade):  Study for test

Crazy Week ahead of us.

Attention 3rd Grade Parents:  We are going to double up on a couple of math lessons because they fit well together and I want to have time to review before we take the UNIT 6 TEST on Friday.

2ND GRADE MATH TEST:  THURSDAY
3RD GRADE MATH TEST:  FRIDAY

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Lin 6.9  (3rd Grade):  Home Link 6.9-6.10, Math Boxes 6.9-6.10 (They had time to work on Math Boxes so those should be mostly complete

Spelling:  Unit 15 Due Friday

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  NO HOMEWORK (3rd Grade):  Home Link 6.8

Spelling:  Choice Board (Unit 14)

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 6.7  (3rd Grade):  Home Link 6.6

Spelling:  Choice Board (Unit 14)

Social Studies:  (3rd Grade):  Scholastic News (most have finished)

We are in need of quart size or sandwich size Ziplock bags.  Any donations would be appreciated.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:  

Math:  (2nd Grade):  NO HOMEWORK  (3rd Grade):  Home Link 6.4

Spelling:  Choice Board (Unit 14) Due Friday

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 6.5  (3rd Grade):  Home Link 6.1 & 6.2, Math Boxes 6.1 & 6.2

Spelling: Unit 13 Due TOMORROW

My apologies to those of you who check the blog regularly!  Tuesdays I have carpool duty and then we have a staff meeting, so if I don't get to posting to the blog before the end of the day...it's hard to make it happen.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math: NO HOMEWORK FOR 2nd or 3rd Grade

Spelling:  Unit 13 Due Friday

This week in spelling, your child will do unit 13 instead of a Choice Board.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 6.3  (3rd Grade):  Chapter 5 Review Packet, Correct all Math Boxes (5.1-5.13), Unit 5 Math Test Wednesday

Spelling:  Unit 13 Due Friday

*WRITE OUT COMPLETE ADDRESS

TODAY HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 6.1 (3rd Grade):  Home Link 5.11

Social Studies:  (3rd Grade):  Scholastic News (Most have finished)

DUE TO THE SHORT WEEK, THERE WILL BE NO SPELLING UNIT THIS WEEK!

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  NO HOMEWORK  (3rd Grade):  Home Link 5.9

Spelling:  Unit 12 Due Friday

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 5.8, Math Test Thursday  (3rd Grade):  Home Link 5.7

Spelling:  Unit 12 Due Friday

Bible Memory:  (2nd Grade):  Luke 2: 4-9   (3rd Grade):  Ephesians 4:29

Social Studies:  (3rd Grade):  Scholastic News Bar Graph/Definition worksheet

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  NO HOMEWORK   (3rd Grade):  Home Link 5.6, Math Boxes 5.6

Spelling:  Unit 12 Due Friday

Bible Memory:  (2nd Grade):  Luke 2: 4-9   (3rd Grade):  Ephesians 4:29

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 5.6  (3rd Grade):  Home Link 5.4

Spelling: Choice Board (Unit 11)  Due TOMORROW!

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:  

Math:  (2nd Grade): Home Link 5.5  (3rd Grade):  Home Link 5.3

Spelling:  Choice Board (Unit 11)

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 5.4  (3rd Grade):  Home Link 5.2

Spelling:  Choice Board (Unit 11)

Bible Memory:  (2nd Grade):  Luke 2: 4-7 (3rd Grade):  Ephesians 4: 1-7

If your child normally keeps his/her spelling book at home, please send it to school with him/her.  I have decided that on "choice board" weeks, I would like the children to work on their unit for morning work as extra practice.  They will not have to turn it in on "choice board" weeks.  It is just for extra practice.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 5.2 & 5.3 (3rd Grade):  Home Link 5.1

Spelling:  Choice Board (Unit 11)

Bible Memory:  (2nd Grade): Luke 2: 4-7 (3rd Grade):  Ephesians 4:1-7

We have a reported case of head lice in the classroom.  Please take a few minutes to check your child.

TODAYS' HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 5.1 (3rd Grade):  Unit 4 Math Test TOMORROW

Spelling:  Unit 10 DUE TOMORROW

Social Studies:  (3rd Grade ONLY):  Scholastic News Close Reading Questions/Quiz Whiz

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  TEST TOMORROW   (3rd Grade): Home Link 4.9, Math Boxes 4.9

Spelling: Unit 10 Due THURSDAY

Bible Memory:  (2nd Grade):  Luke 2: 4-5  (3rd Grade):  Ephesians 4: 1-6

I apologize for not posting yesterday.  The internet at school was down all afternoon.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 4.9   (3rd Grade):  Home Link 4.7

Spelling:  Unit 9 Choice Board

Look for report cards to come home tomorrow.  I look forward to conferences where we can discuss your child's progress further.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 4.7  (3rd Grade):  Home Link 4.5, Math Boxes 4.5

Spelling:  Unit 9 Choice Board

Bible Memory:  (2nd Grade):  Matthew 4:19   (3rd Grade):  Ephesians 4:1-4

Social Studies:  (3rd Grade ONLY):  Scholastic News BATS--Most have finished in class

Attention 3rd Grade Parents:  If your child did poorly on the Social Studies test, I have stamped it with a "Please correct and return" stamp.  Those corrections are due tomorrow.  Thanks! :)

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 4.5  (3rd Grade):  Home Link 4.4

Spelling:  Unit 9 Choice Board

Bible Memory:  (2nd Grade):  Matthew 4:19  (3rd Grade):  Ephesians 4:1-4

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 4.4  (3rd Grade):  Home Link 4.2

Bible Memory:  (2nd Grade): Matthew 3: 3  (3rd Grade):  Ephesians 4: 1-2

Social Studies:  (3rd Grade ONLY):  Chapter 1 Test TOMORROW

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 4.1  (3rd Grade):  STUDY FOR MATH TEST--UNIT 3 TEST TOMORROW

Spelling:  Unit 8 Due TOMORROW

So I am going to be real with you right now...I am having one of those weeks where I am just feeling a little behind my game...not sure why...but today, I felt like a bad teacher.  I am short on patience and I was trying really hard to NOT be grumpy.  I was a little bit unsuccessful with that goal today during third grade social studies.   I am sure as parents you have had those days/weeks,
So the funny thing is...the message I head on WFRN last night addressed this very issue.  The announcer (I think it was Vincy) said there are days when you are going to feel like a bad mom, dad, pastor, teacher, sibling etc, but God loves us regardless.  Isn't that a GREAT feeling.  Even though ...we mess up, He still LOVES us...This is the day the Lord has made...I will rejoice and be glad in it...Tomorrow is a new day!  :) Thank goodness for God's grace...So if your child says "Miss Knisley was grumpy today." (insert shocked face emoji here)...it might be true!

Even as I was typing this...the computer froze and I felt my blood pressure raise.

Oh and I apologize for not posting yesterday...we had a staff meeting that went until after 5 so then I had to fly out the door so I could get home, eat and be ready for Zumba at 6:30.  Tuesdays are busy days for me...Regardless...homework still came back. :)

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  NO HOMEWORK   (3rd Grade):  Home Link 3.9, Math Boxes 3.9

Spelling:  Unit 8 Due Friday

Social Studies;  (3rd Grade ONLY):  Answer questions 2-3 on page 31 in Social Studies book

HAVE A GREAT NIGHT!  :)

This is a reminder that the "Award Winning Puppet"  book report is due on Friday.  Hopefully your child has gotten a good start on it.  :)

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 3.8,  Unit 3 Math Test Wednesday  (3rd Grade):  Home Link 3.6 (assigned Friday but they have been given the option to turn it in Tuesday, Home Link 3.7, Math Boxes 3.7, Unit 3 Math Test Friday

Spelling:  Unit 8 Due Friday

Bible Memory:  (2nd Grade):  Malachi 3:1  (3rd Grade):   Ephesians 2:8-10
         Due Wednesday for both grades

Social Studies:  (3rd Grade ONLY):  Scholastic News

A Super Successful Apple Farm Trip

We had a great time on our field trip to the Apple Farm.  We went on a hay ride, went through a corn maze and picked delicious apples right from the tree and ate them.  We also got to bring a pumpkin home.  I would say that everyone had a GREAT time!!!

NO HOMEWORK TONIGHT...UNLESS...SPELLING IS NOT COMPLETE!

CHOICE BOARD FOR UNIT 7 WORDS DUE TOMORROW!!!!  :)

So I made a couple mistakes in yesterday's post...I know...Surprising...right?  HaHa!  I would tell the kids "that is the first one all year."  Don't worry...when I say this, they are sure to point out all my faults.  Anyway...the field trip is Thursday...TOMORROW!  I also put in the wrong Home Link for 3rd Grade...OOPS!  Sorry for the confusion.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 3.7 (3rd Grade):  Home Link 3.5 & Math Boxes 3.5

Spelling:  Choice Board (Using Unit 7 words)

DON'T FORGET TO PACK A LUNCH!!!  :)

Please look for the letter I sent home today. It contains important information for the upcoming field trip on Wednesday.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 3.6 (3rd Grade): Home Link 3.5, Math Boxes 3.5

Spelling:  Choice Board (Use Unit 7 words)

Bible Memory:  (2nd Grade):  Psalm 105: 1-4  (3rd Grade):  James 2:15-17

Social Studies:  (3rd Grade):  Scholastic News Close Reading Questions & Quiz Whiz

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 3.5  (3rd Grade):  Home Link 3.2 & 3.3, Math Boxes 3.3 if not complete

Spelling: Choice Board (Use words from Unit 7)

Bible Memory:  DUE WEDNESDAY  (2nd Grade):  Psalm 105: 1-4  (3rd Grade):  James 2:15 -17

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 3.3  (3rd Grade):  Home Link 3.1, Math Boxes 3.1 (p. 54), also finish p. 56 in math journal

Spelling:  Unit 6 Due TOMORROW

Parents, please make sure your child is reading at least 20 minutes per day...especially if he/she is a struggling reader.  It is very important for his/her reading growth.  Your child will not improve in reading if he/she does not practice at home.  Thank you!

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 3.2   (3rd Grade):  NO HOMEWORK

Spelling:  Unit 6 Due Friday

I apologize for not posting yesterday.  I was not in school because I had jury duty.  I was glad to not be picked since the trial was scheduled to last for an entire week.  I don't think I would handle being away that long...I could hardly do it for a day. :)  I am so blessed to have this opportunity to work with your children every day!  :)  LOVE IT!!!!

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):   Home Link 3.1 (3rd Grade):  Unit 2 Math Test TOMORROW

Spelling:  Unit 6 Due Friday

Bible Memory:  (2nd Grade):  Psalm 105: 1-3a  (3rd Grade):  James 1:22

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 2.12  (3rd Grade):  Home Link 2.9, Math Boxes 2.9 if not finished

Spelling:  Unit 5 Due TOMORROW

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 2.11   (3rd Grade):  Home Link 2.8, Math Boxes 2.8 (if not complete), Finish pp. 48-50  in math journal (they've had time to do this and may already be done).

Spelling:  Unit 5 Due Friday

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 2.11 (3rd Grade):  Home Link 2.7

Spelling:  Unit 5 Due Friday

Bible Memory:  (2nd Grade):  Psalm 105:  1-2a  (3rd Grade):  James 1: 19-20

Social Studies:  (3rd Grade):  Scholastic News Close Reading & Quiz Whiz Worksheet

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 2.10  (3rd Grade):  Home Link 2.6, Math Boxes should be complete and corrected through 2.6

Spelling: Unit 5 Due Friday

Social Studies:  (3rd Grade):  Finish Scholastic News (They had 30 minutes of class time to work on it so it should be mostly done)

WRITE OUT FULL ADDRESS

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 2.8 (3rd Grade):  Home Link 2.4

Spelling: Unit 4 Choice Board Activities (3 activities) Due TOMORROW

Social Studies:  MY WORLD PP. IN 32-33 (P. 32 #1:  Research the topic chosen:  houses, transportation or businesses and write or type 2-3 sentences on how they have changed over time.)

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 2.7 (3rd Grade):  Home Link 2.3

Spelling:  Choice Board Activities (Unit 4 words) Due Friday

Social Studies:  (3rd Grade):  Finish Scholastic News Close Reading Questions and Multiple Choice worksheet--They were given 45 minutes in class to complete this so they should not have much to do.

ENJOY THE BEAUTIFUL DAY!!!  :)

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 2.6 (3rd Grade):  Home Link 2.2

Spelling:  Choice Board (Unit 4 Words) Due Friday

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 2.5 (3rd Grade):  Home Link 2.1

Spelling:  Choice Board (using unit 4 words)--decide which 3 activities you are going to do so you can get the extra sheets you need tomorrow

WRITE OUT FULL ADDRESS :)

In order to meet our kids where they are at, starting next week, second graders will spend the afternoon with Mrs. T learning Social Studies (which they are already doing), 2nd Grade Science and 2nd Grade Bible.  We have found that the 3rd Grade Science curriculum is a little over our sweet 2nd Grade heads, so this is going to help them to be able to focus on the Science concepts, rather than trying to understand third grade vocabulary and write about things that are really beyond their little minds.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:  

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 2.3  (3rd Grade):  Finish Unit One Study Guide, UNIT ONE TEST TOMORROW

Spelling:  Unit 3 Due TOMORROW

Social Studies:  EXTRA CREDIT--Find a few facts about how Indiana has changed over the years.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (3rd Grade):  Home Link 1.13, Math Boxes 1.13, Begin Unit 1 Study Guide, UNIT ONE TEST FRIDAY  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 2.2

Spelling:  Unit 3 Due Friday

This week in Spelling we will be completing Unit 3.  Your child will need to do the spelling workbook pages for Unit 3.  There is no choice board this week.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (3rd Grade):  Home Link 1.12, (2nd Grade):  Home Link 2.1

Spelling:  Unit 3 Due Friday

Bible Memory:  Jeremiah 29:11-13 Due TOMORROW

Greetings Parents,

I hope this post finds you in good spirits.  God is always present, so even in the hard times we have nothing to fear.  I am so grateful for that!

DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE PARENTS ONLY MEETING TONIGHT...COME PREPARED WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (3rd Grade):  Home Link 1.11, Math Boxes should be complete through 1.11.  (2nd Grade):  Unit One test TOMORROW!

Spelling:  3 Choice Board Activities completed...Due TOMORROW

Social Studies:  (3rd Grade):  My World P. IN 19, Questions #3-4, P. IN 20, Question #2

I hope to see many of you tonight!  :)

2ND GRADE HAS THEIR FIRST HOME LINK!  :)

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (3rd Grade):  Home Link 1.9, Math Boxes 1.9--if not finished, (2nd Grade):  Home Link 1.12

Spelling:  3 Choice Board activities Due Friday

Bible Memory:  Jeremiah 29:11-13 Due TOMORROW!

This week for spelling your child will do choice board activities.  I sent a letter home with your child explaining the choice board.  If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  Home Link 1.7 (3rd Grade)

Spelling:  Choice Board (3 Activities) Due Friday

Bible Memory:  Jeremiah 29:11-13 Due Wednesday

Social Studies:  Scholastic News (3rd Grade)--We started this in class.  Read the section entitled "Should Recess Time Be Free Time?" Answer questions on back page

Greetings parents,

It's hard to believe we have almost completed our second week of school.  It's been fun and exhausting all at the same time.  Thank you to my parent volunteers thus far.  If you have an interest in volunteering, please don't hesitate to contact me.  I will eventually get to looking at the volunteer forms you have filled out, but I'm not opposed to you contacting me if you are anxious to get started.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  Home Link 1.5 & Math Boxes 1.5 if not finished (3rd Grade only)

Spelling:  Unit 1 due TOMORROW, spelling test tomorrow

That will be all folks!  :)

I apologize for the late post...not yet in the habit but I think I figured out the issue with my new computer.  :)

Here are a couple of notes to keep in mind:  Please do not send anything that needs the use of a microwave in your child's lunch.  We have 18 students and lunch is rushed as it is due to it following recess and then having a special immediately after lunch. There simply is not enough time to heat up lunches and still allow for time for your child to eat.  If you pack your child a lunch that needs to be warmed, I might suggest warming it at home and then putting it in a thermos or wrapping it in foil.  I appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

Please be sure that your child reads at least 20 minutes each day, especially if you know your child is a struggling reader.  If your child struggles with reading, it would be beneficial  to have him/her read out loud to you.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  Home Link 1.5 (3rd Grade)

Spelling:  Unit 1 Due Friday

Social Studies:  Cardinal Directions (Ant's Picnic) ws...most finished this in class

Thanks for your patience as I work hard to get my ducks in a row.  The Mystery Bag Calendar should have come home today in your child's "take home" folder as I finished it at 8:00 last night.

Ok, so here is the first post of the year.  I had to go to my old computer to post because my new computer would not let me log out of email (a gmail account) to log into blogger ( a different gmail account).  The current computer I am using freezes and shuts down so I need to find a solution soon.  Any techies out there that might now how to handle it?

I apologize that I have not gotten the Mystery Bag Calendar out yet.  I am overwhelmed with all I have to do right now and I have a prioritized list.  And I've got to work sleep in there somehow...haha!  Also, I have yet to look at the volunteers forms.  If you sent in a form and you would like to volunteer.  Feel free to contact me.  I realize that once I get my volunteers going, my load will be lighter.  It's just getting to that point on the list.

I use the blog often to post homework...so here it is...

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  Home Link 1.4 (3rd Grade only)

Spelling:  Unit 1 Due Friday

Social Studies:  Cardinal Directions ws (3rd Grade Only)

BIBLE MEMORY:  Galations 3: 22-23 Due TOMORROW!!!  :)

DON'T FORGET ABOUT OUR CREATIVE SHOWCASE HAPPENING TOMORROW NIGHT.  :)  WE HAVE A LOT OF COOL THINGS PLANNED.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 11.2, Math Boxes p. 268  (3rd Grade):  Unit 10 Study Packet Due Friday.  TEST FRIDAY

Spelling:  Unit 32 Due Friday

Social Studies:  Indiana Studies Weekly

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Making Change WS 2-3  (3rd Grade):  Unit 10 Study Packet Due Friday

Spelling:  Unit 32 Due Friday

Bible Memory:  Romans 12: 9-18

Social Studies:  (3rd Grade): Scholastic News

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  TEST TOMORROW   (3rd Grade): Home Link 10.10, Math Boxes 10.10

Spelling:  Unit 31 DUE TOMORROW

 

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 10.9, Math Boxes p. 257, Review due Friday...UNIT 10 FRIDAY  (3rd Grade): Home Link 10.8, Math Boxes 10.8

Spelling:  Unit 31 Due Friday

Bible Memory:  Romans 12: 9-16

Social Studies:  (3rd Grade Only):  Study State Capitals & Abbreviations for Southwest Region, TEST THURSDAY

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 10.8, Math Boxes p. 252, 256  (3rd Grade):  Home Link 10.7, Math Boxes 10.7

Spelling:  Unit 31 Due Friday

Bible Memory:  Romans 12: 9-16

Social Studies:  (3rd Grade Only):  Study State Capitals & Abbreviations for Southwest Region, TEST THURSDAY

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 10.6, Math Boxes p. 245  (3rd Grade):  Home Link 10.4 & 10.5 and Math Boxes 10.4 & 10.5--Math boxes for third grade should be mostly done.

Spelling:  Unit 30 Due Friday

Social Studies:  (3rd Grade Only):  Study State Capitals and Abbreviations for the Southwest Region

Third Graders finished their ISTEP this morning.  Because we were busy with ISTEP, there is very little homework.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Spelling:  Unit 30 Due Friday

Bible Memory:  Romans 12: 9-15 DUE TOMORROW

 Social Studies:  (3rd Grade Only):  Study State Capitals and Abbreviations

Third Graders will take their last portion of ISTEP tomorrow. 

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 10.5, Math Boxes pl 244  (3rd Grade):  Home Link 10.3, Math Boxes 10.3

Spelling:  Unit 30 Due Friday

Social Studies:  (3rd Grade Only):  Study State Capitals and Abbreviations for Southwest Region

Bible Memory:  Romans 12: 9-15

Third Grade will begin ISTEP tomorrow.  There will not be any spelling unit or bible memory this week, however third graders still need to do their 30 minutes of ALEKS.  Please have your child practice his/her bible memory so that he/she will be ready for next week.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 10.4, Math Boxes p. 239  (3rd Grade):  Home Link 10.1, Math Boxes 10.1

Social Studies:  (3rd Grade ONLY):  Finish Scholastic News (Everyone should be mostly done)

Third graders took an ISTEP practice test today.  ISTEP testing next week will take place on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings.  Please make sure your child is here on time for he/she will not be permitted in the classroom once the test has started.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

 Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 10.3 (3rd Grade): Practice Test DUE TOMORROW, UNIT 9 MATH RETEST TOMORROW

Spelling:  Unit 29 Due TOMORROW

All Indiana third graders received a free tree today (if their teacher sent in the postcard saying he/she wanted them...I did!  :).  I have sent home instructions on how to plant and care for the tree.  It is a Black Oak.  

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 10.2  (3rd Grade):  Lattice Worksheet Due Tomorrow, Unit 9 Practice Test Due Friday

Spelling:  Unit 29 Due Friday

Social Studies:  (3rd Grade ONLY):  West Region Packet Due Tomorrow (They've had 3-30 minute class periods to work on it), Study State Capitals & Abbreviations, WEST REGION TEST TOMORROW

TODAY'S HOMEWORK

Math: (2nd Grade):  Home Link 10.1  (3rd Grade): Perimeter and Area Worksheet Due Tomorrow, Unit 9 Practice Test Due Friday

Spelling: Unit 29 Due Friday

Bible Memory:  Romans 12: 9-15

Social Studies (3rd Grade ONLY):  Study State Capitals & Abbreviations, Test Thursday

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  UNIT 9 TEST for both 2nd & 3rd Grade

Spelling:  Unit 28 DUE TOMORROW

Social Studies:  (3rd Grade Only): Study State Capitals and Abbreviations for West Region

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 9.7, Math Boxes 9.9 (p.  227), Review Due Friday
(3rd Grade): pp. 4-8 in Review Packet

Spelling;  Unit 28 Due Friday

Social Studies:  Study State Capitals and Abbreviations for West Region

Attention 3rd Grade Parents:  We have a messy Science project coming up tomorrow.  If you have an old t-shirt that you don't care about, please send it with your child tomorrow.  Your child will wear the t-shirt during the project  to protect his/her clothing.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 9.8, Math Boxes 9.8 (p.225)  (3rd Grade): Do pages 1-3 on Math Review Packet.  All Math Boxes should be complete for Unit 9.

Spelling:  Unit 28 Due Friday

Bible Memory:  Romans 12: 9-13 DUE TOMORROW

Social Studies:  Study State Capitals and Abbreviations (West Region)

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Math Boxes pp. 222-223  (3rd Grade): Home Link 9.13, Math Boxes 9.12 & 9.13

Spelling:  Unit 28 due Friday

Bible Memory:  Romans 12: 9-13 Due Wednesday

Social Studies:  (3rd Grade ONLY):  Study State Capitals & Abbreviations for the WEST REGION (West Region Test:  Next Thursday, April 23rd)

If your child did not get 100% on their Bible Memory, they will need to write it three times tonight for homework.  They were informed of this yesterday.  Some are just not practicing, and therefore are failing their bible memory work.  It is important for your child to get this first part down because we will be adding to it next week.
 
TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 9.6, Math Boxes 9.5-9.6 (pp. 220, 222 (3rd Grade): Home Link 9.11, Math Boxes 9.11

Spelling:  Unit 27 Due TOMORROW

Bible Memory:  Write Romans 12: 9-11 3x (Only those who did not get 100%)

Social Studies:  (3rd Grade Only):  Finish Southeast Packet, Due TOMORROW. They have had 3 class periods to work on this packet, so they should be mostly done if they used their time wisely.

THIRD GRADE SOUTHEAST TEST TOMORROW!  STUDY STATE CAPITALS AND ABBREVIATIONS

SINCE THIS IS A SHORT WEEK, THE SPELLING UNIT WILL BE DUE ON THURSDAY.  THE SPELLING TEST WILL ALSO BE GIVEN ON THURSDAY!

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 9.4, Math Boxes 9.4   (3rd Grade): Home Link 9.9, Math Boxes 9.9

Spelling:  Unit 27 Due THURSDAY

Bible Memory:  Romans 12: 9-11 Due WEDNESDAY

Social Studies:  (3rd Grade ONLY):  Study State Capitals & Abbreviations, State Report Due THURSDAY

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 9.3, Correct Math Boxes 9.1, 9.2, & 9.3 (3rd Grade):  Home Link 9.8, Math Boxes 9.8

Spelling:  Unit 26 Due TOMORROW

Social Studies:  (3rd Grade):  Study State Capitals & Abbreviations

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Math Boxes 9.3, NO HOME LINK  (3rd Grade):  Home Link 9.7, Math Boxes 9.7

Spelling:  Unit 26 Due Friday

Social Studies:  (3rd Grade ONLY):  Study State Capitals and Abbreviations

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 9.2, Math Boxes p. 213   (3rd Grade):  Home Link 9.6, Math Boxes 9.6

Spelling: Unit 26 Due Friday

Bible:  2 Timothy 2:15 DUE TOMORROW

Social Studies:  (3rd Grade Only)--Study for Southeast test

WINTER OR SPRING????  I think it's spring but when I look out my window, I get a bit confused.
 
Third Graders are struggling with fractions.  Although most did better on the second test, many of the scores were lower than I'd like them to be.  Mrs. Pulliam will be pulling your third grader this week to go over the parts of the test your child missed to help with mastery.

Third Graders have started learning about Southeast Region.  They have been given their study guide and riddles for the states and capitals for the Southeast Region as well as the study guide for the state abbreviations.  The Southeast test will be on Thursday, April 2nd. Please have your child study a little bit every day. 

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 9.1, Math Boxes 9.1  (3rd Grade): Home Link 9.5, Math Boxes 9.5

Spelling:  Unit 26 Due Friday

Social Studies:  (3rd Grade Only):  Study States & Capitals and abbreviations for the Southeast Region,  State report due April 2nd. 

Bible Memory:  2 Timothy 2: 15  Due Wednesday

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (3rd Grade):  Home Link 9.4, Journal PP. 215-216, Study for Unit 8 Retest

Spelling:  Unit 25 Due TOMORROW

Grammar:  Study Skills: Graphs--Most have finished and turned in already

Social Studies:  (3rd Grade Only):  Continue working on State Report (Due April 2nd)

Because the third graders have their NORTHEAST Test tomorrow, I gave both 2nd and 3rd Grade a good 30-45 minutes to work on homework.  I want them to have limited homework so they can focus on studying for the test, therefore if your child used his/her time wisely, he/she should have very little homework.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2ndGrade):  Unit 8 Reivew, Test TOMORROW   
(3rd Grade): Home Link 9.3, Math Boxes 9.3, study for Unit 8 Retest

Spelling:  Unit 25 Due Friday

Social Studies:  Northeast Packet Due Tomorrow, Northeast Test TOMORROW

One more day of IREAD :)

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Correct Unit 8 Math Boxes, Review Due Thurs.  (3rd Grade):  Home Link 9.2, Math Boxes 9.2, Correct Unit 8 Math Test (on a separate piece of paper).

Spellling:  Unit 25 Due Friday

IREAD for third graders starts TOMORROW.  We will be taking IREAD Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.  Please be sure that your third grader is well rested and fed a nutritious breakfast.  Also, please be sure that you have your child to school on time.  If your child arrives after the test has started, he/she will not be permitted in the classroom.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:  

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 8.7, Unit 8 Math Test Thursday
(3rd Grade):  Math Boxes 9.1, Home Link 9.1

Spelling:  Unit 25 Due Friday

Bible Memory:  Colossians 3:23-24

Tomorrow, Jesse's mom is bringing pizza for lunch, so your child does not have to have a packed lunch unless he/she does not intend on eating pizza or does not like it.


TODAY'S HOMEWORK: 
 
Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 8.6, (3rd Grade):  Study for Unit 8 Math test.  Please be sure all Math Boxes are complete and corrected.

Spelling:  Unit 24 Due TOMORROW

Grammar:  Mixed Review (56)--Should be completed

Social Studies:  (3rd Grade Only)--Work on State Report and Begin studying capitals and abbreviations for Northeast Region. 

The test for the Northeast Region will be next Thursday, March 19th

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 8.5, Math Boxes P.205, (3rd Grade):  Study Packet for Unit 8

Spelling:  Unit 24 Due Friday

Social Studies:  (3rd Grade Only):  Work on State Report

I sent home a Swoop reading challenge today.  The goals for each base are listed on the sheet I sent home.  There is a prize offered for each base completed.  The goals are as follows:

1st Base:   30 Minutes of Reading
2nd Base:  60 Minutes of Reading
3rd Base:  90 Minutes of Reading
Home:     120 Minutes of Reading

If you child reaches "Home" he/she will earn a South Bend Cubs ticket.  :)
Third grade parents, I sent home everything your child needs for his/her state report, including:  his/her research sheet, the report, a rubric and a report cover.  Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions in regards to the report.

TOMORROW IS "WEAR NEON" DAY :)

One of our fellow students will be celebrating his birthday on Friday by bringing pizza for the entire class, so you do not have to pack a lunch for your child on Friday.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Journal pp. 201-202, (3rd Grade):  Home Link 8.8, Home Link 8.8-8.9

THIRD GRADE MATH TEST ON FRIDAY!

Spelling:  Unit 24 Due Friday

Social Studies:  Begin working on State Report (Due April 2nd)

Third grade parents...I sent home a note today giving you a heads up on what is happening in Social Studies.  It is on a yellow piece of paper.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 8.4, (3rd Grade):  Home Link 8.7, Math Boxes 8.7

Spelling:  Unit 24 Due Friday

Social Studies:  Continue research for state report, Study for Midwest test (for those who have to retake it)

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 8.2, Math Box 186, (3rd Grade):  Home Link 8.3 and Math Boxes 8.3

Spelling:  Unit 23 Due TOMORROW!

BOOK REPORT DUE TOMORROW!!!!

 TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 8.1, NO Math Boxes, (3rd Grade):  Home Link 8.2, Math Boxes 8.2

Spelling:  Unit 23 Due Friday

IMPORTANT TIDBITS:

*2nd Grade Math Test (Unit 7) will be TOMORROW!

*Last Week's Spelling Test (Unit 22) will be TOMORROW

*I gave your child his/her Unit 22 Spelling Unit to use for studying.  The unit should be turned back in TOMORROW

*Next week is ISTEP!  There will NOT be any Spelling Unit or Bible Memory NEXT WEEK!

*GOD IS GOOD...ALL THE TIME... AND ALL THE TIME...GOD IS GOOD...BECAUSE THAT IS HIS NATURE!!!!  :)

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Study for Unit 7 Math Test, (3rd Grade):  NONE :)
 
Spelling:  Unit 23 Due FRIDAY

Bible Memory:  1 John 7:14-21 DUE WEDNESDAY

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade):  Home Link 7.5, Review Sheet Due Friday, (3rd Grade):  Work on Review Packet

***BOTH 2ND & 3RD GRADE HAVE A UNIT 7 MATH TEST ON FRIDAY

Spelling:  Unit 22 Due Friday

Bible:  Study for Unit 5 Test (Abraham)--TEST TOMORROW

Social Studies:  (3rd Grade ONLY):  Study for Midwest State Test--Test will be on MONDAY

3rd Grade Parents:  We are going to postpone the State Report project until after ISTEP.  We have too many things going on right now (i.e. book reports etc.) and we need to finish what we are currently doing in Social Studies.  Next week, we will be taking an ISTEP practice test.  All this to say...you can put a hold on the research and set aside the state research packets.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (2nd Grade): Amazing Leaps Page Due TOMORROW... Test practice worksheet Due Friday (3rd Grade):  Review Packet Due Friday

BOTH 2ND AND 3RD GRADE WILL HAVE A UNIT TEST ON FRIDAY

Spelling:  Unit 22 Due Friday

Bible Memory:  1 John 4: 7-18

Social Studies:  Midwest Packet (This should be mostly done)

3rd Grade Parents: 
We took a mid-year assessment in math a little over a week ago.  Today those assessments are coming home to be signed.  Feel free to go over missed problems with your child on a separate sheet of paper.  Please do not erase answers on the test because I plan to use it as a teaching tool.  Thank you!

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  (3rd Grade):   Home Link 7.9, Math Boxes pp.  187-179, (2nd Grade):  Home Link, Math Boxes p. 182

***There will be a Unit 7 Math test for both 2nd & 3rd Grade on Friday***

Spelling:  Unit 22 Due Friday

Bible:  1 John 4:7-18 Due Wednesday

I apologize for not posting yesterday...the internet was down.
 
TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

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

Spelling:  Unit 21 Due TOMORROW

Grammar:  Mixed Review ( Most have finished)

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  Home Link 7.5 (Both 2nd & 3rd Grade) Math Journal (P. 172--2nd Grade), (P. 167-68--3rd Grade)

Spelling:  Unit 21 Due Friday

Bible Memory:  1 John 4: 7-16  DUE TOMORROW

Social Studies:  State Research Due Thursday (3rd Grade ONLY)

We are running low on apple jar candy.  If anyone is willing to donate candy, we would gladly accept. :)

THIRD GRADERS PRACTICE MULTIPLICATION FACTS!!!  :)
 
TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  Home Link 7.4 and Math Boxes 7.4 for both 2nd and 3rd Graders

Spelling:  Unit 21 Due Friday

Bible Memory:  1 John 4:7-16 Due Wednesday

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Third Graders are beginning research on a chosen state.  We did two days of research here at school and now the remainder of the research needs to be done at home.  Please contact me for any questions you may have.

Math:  2nd Grade Home Link, (Math Boxes 7.3, p. 169) 3rd Grade:  Home Link, (Journal + Math Boxes 7.3, pp. 162-163), 3rd GRADE--PRACTICE MULTIPLICATION FACTS

Spelling:  Unit 20 Due TOMORROW

Bible Memory:  1 John 4:7-16 Due February 11th

Grammar:  Linking Verbs/Using Linking Verbs (Most have finished)

Social Studies:  State Report Research--Due February 12th

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  Home Link (Both 2nd & 3rd), Math Boxes 7.2 (Both 2nd & 3rd), PRACTICE MATH FACTS

Social Studies:  Scholastic News (Some have finished)

Spelling:  Unit 20 Due Friday

PRACTICE BIBLE MEMORY

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  Home Link & Finish Math Boxes for 7.1 (Both 2nd & 3rd), 3rd Grade:  Practice Multiplication Facts!!

Spelling:  Unit 20 Due Friday

BIBLE MEMORY:  1 JOHN 4:7-14 DUE TOMORROW

 

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math: Study for Unit 6 Math Test...both 2nd & 3rd Grade

Grammar:  Using Helping Verbs (46)--Both sides should be complete

Spelling:  Unit 19 Due tomorrow

3rd GRADE:  PRACTICE MULTIPLICATION FACTS

Please continue to work on Bible Memory with your child.  I see improvement but there is still room for more improvement.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math: 2nd Grade:  Test Review Packet (Due Friday), Math Boxes pp.149, 152, 3rd Grade:  Test Review Packet (Due Friday), Math Box corrections for Unit 6

Spelling:  Unit 19 Due Friday

Social Studies:  Finish Indiana Studies Weekly Quiz (3rd Grade Only)

Science:  Finish writing rock description (3rd Grade Only)

Your 3rd Grade student was given time to work on both social studies and science.  These two assignments should be mostly complete and should not take long to finish.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  2nd Grade:  Home Link 6.10 and Math Boxes pp. 145 & 147--3rd Grade:  Review Packet (This does not have to be completed all in one night), Math Box Corrections in Unit 6 (Due Friday)

Spelling:  Unit 19 Due Friday

Social Studies:  3rd Grade Only--Social Studies Weekly (Finish reading and do back page)

BIBLE MEMORY:  1 JOHN 4: 7-14  DUE TOMORROW!!!

Both 2nd and 3rd Grade will have a Unit 6 Math test on Friday!  :) 

We have recently had a student in our class that has been diagnosed with a tree nut allergy.  This includes coconut.  Please keep that in mind when you send in birthday treats. Thanks in advance for your consideration.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  Home Link (Both 2nd & 3rd Grade), 3rd Grade:  All math boxes for unit 6 should be complete

Spelling:  Unit 19 Due Friday

Bible Memory:  1 John 4:7-14 Due Wednesday

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  Home Link (Both 2nd & 3rd), Math Boxes (2nd Grade:  6.7) (3rd Grade:  6.10)

Grammar:  Mechanics and Usage:  Comma's in Dates & Places/Mixed Review (39-40)

Spelling:  Unit 18 Due Friday

PRACTICE BIBLE MEMORY:  1 John 4:7-14 (Due Wed. Feb 28th)

Report cards came home today.  You will find them in your child's folder.

Please encourage your child to practice Bible Memory for 5-10 Minutes every day!  Only 4 students completed Bible Memory 100% both last week and this week.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  Home Link (Both 2nd & 3rd Grade)--Complete Math Boxes for current lesson (Lesson Number is the same as the Home Link

Spelling:  Unit 18 Due Friday

Social Studies:  3rd Grade Only--Scholastic News and worksheet

PRACTICE BIBLE MEMORY

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  Home Link (Both 2nd & 3rd Grade)--2nd Grade has two Home Links

Spelling:  Unit 18 Due Friday

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

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

Social Studies:  (3rd Grade Only)--Indiana Studies Weekly Quiz (Most have finished), both the newspaper and the quiz should be turned in tomorrow

Spelling:  Unit 17 Due Friday

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

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

Spelling:  Unit 17 Due Friday

Social Studies:  (3rd Grade Only):  Indiana Studies Weekly--Finish reading the four colored sections on the inside at the bottom.  Complete back side of newspaper

Bible Memory:  1 John 4: 7-10  DUE TOMORROW (100%  Bible Memory EARNS  2 DOJO Points

PARENT SIGNATURE ON BIBLE TEST--RETURNED TEST EARNS 3 DOJO POINTS!  :)

As stated in the home note, we will take last week's spelling test tomorrow.  Unit 16 (last week's spelling unit) will be due tomorrow as well.  I did not collect them today so that your child would have an opportunity to look over his/her words from last week before the test tomorrow!

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  Home Link (both 2nd & 3rd Grade).  3rd Grade:  Finish Math  Boxes 6.4

Spelling:  Unit 16 Due Tomorrow, Unit 17 Due Friday

Science:  (3rd Grade Only)--Find an example of a simple machine at home (lever, pulley, screw, wheel and axle, wedge or inclined plane)

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  Home Link (Both 2nd & 3rd Grade), Several 3rd Graders have to redo yesterday's Home Link

Social Studies:  Indiana Studies Weekly Quiz (Most have finished)

Spelling:  Unit 16 Due Friday

BIBLE TEST TOMORROW--IF WE HAVE A SNOW DAY TOMORROW, THE TEST WILL BE MOVED TO FRIDAY WHEN WE RETURN!!

STAY WARM :)

If your child was absent the week before break, please check to see (and remind) him/her to turn in any missed work.  I had so many absences during that week that it is hard for me to track it all down.  Any help you can offer in that area would be great. :)

Third graders should begin practicing their multiplication facts. Your third grader should start with his/her 2's and then when those are mastered, move to 3's etc.  Each Wednesday, after bible memory, your child will be quizzed on whatever factor he/she is on at the present time.  I will also be happy to quiz kids if they are ready before Wednesday during a non-teaching time (recess, lunch etc).  Your child will earn a reward for each factor he/she masters.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  3rd Grade:  Home Link & Math Boxes 6.2, 2nd Grade:  NO HOME LINK

Spelling:  Unit 16 Due Friday

Bible Memory:  1 John 4: 7-8 (Due Tomorrow)

Social Studies:  3rd Grade Only--Indiana Studies Weekly:  American Indians in Indiana

UNIT 4 BIBLE TEST ON THURSDAY!  :)

 WELCOME BACK!!!!  :)

If your child was absent the week before break, and did NOT take their math test, he/she will take it tomorrow.  December reading logs should be turned in this week.  I am no longer assigning address homework.  We have been practicing since the beginning of the year and your child should have it memorized by now.

TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

Math:  3rd Grade:  Home Link and Math Boxes 6.1, 2nd Grade:  NO HOMEWORK (study for math test for those who were absent)

Spelling:  Unit 16 Due Friday

Bible Memory:  1 John 4: 7-8 Due WEDNESDAY