August 31-September 4, 2009
Note to Parents:
-- Congratulations for completing your first full week of Grade 3! Students have done remarkably well settling into their new routines. We had a busy week:
Math – Even/odd numbers and placement value. Ask your child about the difference between the Standard, Expanded and Written Form of a number.
Science – The start of a unit on Lifecycles. You may want to ask your son or daughter about Bill Nye the Science Guy and what they know about the lifecycle stages of a butterfly.
Social Studies – A new unit on “Me, Myself and My Family.” Students completed a Personal Profile and started their “Me Box.” Each student will decorate their “Me Box.” The outside of the box will have pictures, drawings or items that represent themselves. We brainstormed ideas such as having one side of the box full of pictures or items of their favorite sports, family pets, friends, hobbies, etc. The inside of the box will be decorated in a similar way, but these items represent less obvious ideas such as interests that their friends may not know of, pictures of family far away, places lived at before Hong Kong, etc. Students may gather any materials from home that they wish to use for their box and bring these to school on Tuesday.
Language Arts – Students have been learning about how to focus on a clear, small topic and in adding lots of detail in their writing. They also practiced “paired reading” in which students read out loud together as they search for information in text.
-- Today, students started their new Spelling books. Each Monday, they will have a short lesson which will include time given to complete the pages for that lesson. Any pages not finished in class should be finished on Monday for homework. Throughout the week, students should practice spelling the words for that lesson. The following Monday, they will have a spelling test on those words, before continuing onto the next lesson. Attached is a Spelling Practice Sheet. They may wish to use this method to practice their weekly spelling words.
Students have new planners and each student is responsible for bringing their planner to and from school each day. While most of their assignments will be listed in this Monday Update, there may be other assignments or reminders written by the students. In addition, we have reserved the last line of each day to record the number of minutes read at home. We would like each student to read at least 15 minutes per day. They should write:
Title – Author – Minutes Read – Parent’s Signature
Example: Because of Winn-Dixie – DiCamillo – 15 min. _________
Note to Parents:
-- Congratulations for completing your first full week of Grade 3! Students have done remarkably well settling into their new routines. We had a busy week:
Math – Even/odd numbers and placement value. Ask your child about the difference between the Standard, Expanded and Written Form of a number.
Science – The start of a unit on Lifecycles. You may want to ask your son or daughter about Bill Nye the Science Guy and what they know about the lifecycle stages of a butterfly.
Social Studies – A new unit on “Me, Myself and My Family.” Students completed a Personal Profile and started their “Me Box.” Each student will decorate their “Me Box.” The outside of the box will have pictures, drawings or items that represent themselves. We brainstormed ideas such as having one side of the box full of pictures or items of their favorite sports, family pets, friends, hobbies, etc. The inside of the box will be decorated in a similar way, but these items represent less obvious ideas such as interests that their friends may not know of, pictures of family far away, places lived at before Hong Kong, etc. Students may gather any materials from home that they wish to use for their box and bring these to school on Tuesday.
Language Arts – Students have been learning about how to focus on a clear, small topic and in adding lots of detail in their writing. They also practiced “paired reading” in which students read out loud together as they search for information in text.
-- Today, students started their new Spelling books. Each Monday, they will have a short lesson which will include time given to complete the pages for that lesson. Any pages not finished in class should be finished on Monday for homework. Throughout the week, students should practice spelling the words for that lesson. The following Monday, they will have a spelling test on those words, before continuing onto the next lesson. Attached is a Spelling Practice Sheet. They may wish to use this method to practice their weekly spelling words.
Students have new planners and each student is responsible for bringing their planner to and from school each day. While most of their assignments will be listed in this Monday Update, there may be other assignments or reminders written by the students. In addition, we have reserved the last line of each day to record the number of minutes read at home. We would like each student to read at least 15 minutes per day. They should write:
Title – Author – Minutes Read – Parent’s Signature
Example: Because of Winn-Dixie – DiCamillo – 15 min. _________
Please encourage your child to establish excellent reading habits and to enjoy a good book each day. We would like a parent or other adult to sign or initialize after each daily entry. Thank you for your support.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please call, email or send a note in the communication book. Sincerely, Ms. D. and Ms. P.
Homework Assignments
Science, Social Studies, Math and Language Arts
Monday
Read 15 minutes (a just-right book of your choice)
Complete spelling pages not finished in today’s lesson (pg. 8-13)
Log onto the Grade 3 Classroom Blog at http://carmel-3.blogspot.com/ Read the “Question of the Week” at the top of the blog. On a separate piece of paper, answer the question. Please write clearly and be sure to include your name and date on the top of the paper.
Find any art supplies, photos, wrapping paper, etc. that you would like to use to decorate your “Me Box” and bring these items to school tomorrow.
Tuesday
Read 15 minutes
Math Workbook Lesson 1.4
Wednesday
Read 15 minutes
Math Workbook Lesson 1.5
Science Workbook page 2 “What is a Lifecycle?”
Thursday
Read 15 minutes
Math Worksheet, Page 15 “Standardized Test Prep” (Attached). Please write your name at the top of this paper.
Bring all your completed homework tomorrow morning.
Friday
Enjoy your weekend.
Further Notes and Assignments
Music – Wendy Forster
Grade 3 has had a very exciting start to the new year! Carmel School has its own music room where we can make music and move and dance and have fun! It’s so exciting to have a room just for music and the children all seem to really like it. They come in looking excited and leave dancing and with a smile on their faces.
Grade 3 will be starting the recorder. A letter is going out to you soon. They will find it a bit difficult at first and I am sure you will discover another good reason why you need to buy ear plugs! However, I will be available to help them during recess times if they need individual help. We’ve only had one lesson this week but we had fun! They sang a song; clapped some rhythms, learned about ¼ and 1/8th notes, and listened to some aboriginal music from Australia and heard a new instrument called a didgeridoo! I am also hoping that they will sign up to join the choir and the instrumental group that I am trying to start. They will happen during their lunch recess once a week. I am hoping that they will have so much fun doing it, that I will have a waiting list of eager participants!
Hebrew for English Speakers - Mora Riki
- Introducing myself
- First subject is “Birthdays and Events”
- New words to study are on a key ring. They need to review them at home.
Jewish Studies for English Speakers - Mora Epstein
- We have started learning about Avram leaving his land
- Every Friday there is a vocabulary quiz. They will receive the words on the Friday before.
- Once a month, the students will read a Jewish book in English or Hebrew (their choice)
- They will strive to learn one pasuk by heart each week
- They will have short writing or reading assignments sporadically
Jewish & Hebrew Studies for Hebrew Speakers - Arie Espstein
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please call, email or send a note in the communication book. Sincerely, Ms. D. and Ms. P.
Homework Assignments
Science, Social Studies, Math and Language Arts
Monday
Read 15 minutes (a just-right book of your choice)
Complete spelling pages not finished in today’s lesson (pg. 8-13)
Log onto the Grade 3 Classroom Blog at http://carmel-3.blogspot.com/ Read the “Question of the Week” at the top of the blog. On a separate piece of paper, answer the question. Please write clearly and be sure to include your name and date on the top of the paper.
Find any art supplies, photos, wrapping paper, etc. that you would like to use to decorate your “Me Box” and bring these items to school tomorrow.
Tuesday
Read 15 minutes
Math Workbook Lesson 1.4
Wednesday
Read 15 minutes
Math Workbook Lesson 1.5
Science Workbook page 2 “What is a Lifecycle?”
Thursday
Read 15 minutes
Math Worksheet, Page 15 “Standardized Test Prep” (Attached). Please write your name at the top of this paper.
Bring all your completed homework tomorrow morning.
Friday
Enjoy your weekend.
Further Notes and Assignments
Music – Wendy Forster
Grade 3 has had a very exciting start to the new year! Carmel School has its own music room where we can make music and move and dance and have fun! It’s so exciting to have a room just for music and the children all seem to really like it. They come in looking excited and leave dancing and with a smile on their faces.
Grade 3 will be starting the recorder. A letter is going out to you soon. They will find it a bit difficult at first and I am sure you will discover another good reason why you need to buy ear plugs! However, I will be available to help them during recess times if they need individual help. We’ve only had one lesson this week but we had fun! They sang a song; clapped some rhythms, learned about ¼ and 1/8th notes, and listened to some aboriginal music from Australia and heard a new instrument called a didgeridoo! I am also hoping that they will sign up to join the choir and the instrumental group that I am trying to start. They will happen during their lunch recess once a week. I am hoping that they will have so much fun doing it, that I will have a waiting list of eager participants!
Hebrew for English Speakers - Mora Riki
- Introducing myself
- First subject is “Birthdays and Events”
- New words to study are on a key ring. They need to review them at home.
Jewish Studies for English Speakers - Mora Epstein
- We have started learning about Avram leaving his land
- Every Friday there is a vocabulary quiz. They will receive the words on the Friday before.
- Once a month, the students will read a Jewish book in English or Hebrew (their choice)
- They will strive to learn one pasuk by heart each week
- They will have short writing or reading assignments sporadically
Jewish & Hebrew Studies for Hebrew Speakers - Arie Espstein
יהדות ג' – דוברי עברית
התמקדנו בחודשי השנה. התלמידים ייבחנו בשבוע הבא על רשימת החודשים שקיבלו בכיתה.
חודש אלול: מנהגי החודש (סליחות, שופר) ומהות החודש (שיפור מעשינו, בקשות לשנה החדשה). דגש על התנהגותינו כלפי הסובבים אותנו.
עברית ג' – דוברי עברית
חזרה על דברים שנלמדו בשנה שעברה: זיהוי אותיות הדפוס, כתיבת אותיות (כתב) בצורה הנכונה, ושינון התנועות. דגש מיוחד הושם על קריאה.
בשבועות הקרובים נמשיך לתרגל קריאה. בהדרגה יקבלו התלמידים חוברות וספרי קריאה, בהתאם לרמתם.
בדקדוק אנו לומדים כעת על שמות גוף.
ארי אפשטיין
התמקדנו בחודשי השנה. התלמידים ייבחנו בשבוע הבא על רשימת החודשים שקיבלו בכיתה.
חודש אלול: מנהגי החודש (סליחות, שופר) ומהות החודש (שיפור מעשינו, בקשות לשנה החדשה). דגש על התנהגותינו כלפי הסובבים אותנו.
עברית ג' – דוברי עברית
חזרה על דברים שנלמדו בשנה שעברה: זיהוי אותיות הדפוס, כתיבת אותיות (כתב) בצורה הנכונה, ושינון התנועות. דגש מיוחד הושם על קריאה.
בשבועות הקרובים נמשיך לתרגל קריאה. בהדרגה יקבלו התלמידים חוברות וספרי קריאה, בהתאם לרמתם.
בדקדוק אנו לומדים כעת על שמות גוף.
ארי אפשטיין
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