Mrs. Bridgeman's Art Class

Spelling Words
Our words have the
/ow/ pattern. The words are:
snow, crow, throw, pillow, know,
multiply, divide, product, factor, legend

Our homework is as follows:
Monday
Read- 30 minutes
Writing Calendar-Tell about the worst thing you ever did.
Spelling-5x each rainbow write.

Tuesday
Read- 30 minutes
Writing Calendar-If it were to snow tell what you would do.
Math-math practice book 15-16.

Wednesday
Read- 30 minutes
Math-
Writing-Free write.

Thursday
Read- 30 minutes
Writing Calendar-Tell about a family tradition.
Spelling-5x each. Study for test.

Friday
Read- 30 minutes
Writing Calendar-Write a letter to Santa explaining why you have been naughty or nice,

Saturday and Sunday
Read 30 minutes

Students may also go on Myon and MobyMax to practice reading and math!!

Book Fair -December 5th -9th

BOOK FAIR Dec. 5 – Dec. 9 Our Scholastic Book Fair is a reading event that provides the books kids want to read. It’s a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. Reading for pleasure inside and outside of school has real and long-lasting benefits. Please encourage your child to browse the selection for the best book for him or her.

If students are getting their pictures retaken, please have them return their original package to provide to the photographer. If this is your student’s first picture, they will have their picture taken regardless if they order or not; however if they would like to order, please have them fill out the order form and return it to school with exact change. Order forms are available in the office.

*Parent Technology Classes offered for Miller parents on Monday, December 5, 2016 from 2:00-3:35 pm.

The classes on 12-5-2016 will cover basic computer skills and the internet.
The goal will be to learn the basic components of a computer, accessing and navigating the internet, accessing Dearborn and Miller school websites and online resources, setting up an email and signing up for the school blogs and where to find additional resources for help.
It will be held in the multipurpose room.
We hope to see many parents at this meeting! Other classes will be offered in
Other sessions will be on January 16, 2017 @ 2:00pm, with the topic being
Internet Safety for Parents: Keeping your kids protected online.
The third session will be on March 6, 2017 @ 2:00pm, and the topic will be on
online help for preparing your kids for the M-Step & NWEA Tests.

*PTA Book Fair begins next week Monday

List 11-Our words this week have the /ou/ pattern.
Our words are: mound, pound, ground, shout, south,
increase, decrease, minimum, maximum, reduce

Our homework is as follows:
Monday
Read- 30 minutes
Writing Calendar-tell about how you spent Thanksgiving break.
Spelling-5x each rainbow write.

Tuesday
Read- 30 minutes
Writing Calendar-I have always wondered…
Math

Wednesday
Read- 30 minutes
Math-
Writing-write about a place you would love to visit.

Thursday
Read- 30 minutes
Writing Calendar
Spelling-5x each. Study for test.

Friday
Read- 30 minutes
Writing Calendar-

Saturday and Sunday
Read 30 minutes

Students may also go on Myon and MobyMax to practice reading and math!!

Pizza Sale on Monday After School, slices ($1 and whole Pizzas $8 available).

There will be a weekly pizza sale and school store being sponsored by the PTA which will be held every Monday in the Cafeteria.

Our homework is as follows:
Monday
Read- 30 minutes
Writing Calendar-tell about your favorite type of weather.
Math-review for test.

Tuesday
Read- 30 minutes
Writing Calendar-tell about something you are thankful for…

Wednesday
Read- 30 minutes
Writing Calendar-tell about what you will do over Thanksgiving Break.

Thursday-Sunday
Read 30 minutesd

We have a busy week ahead of us!

Next week November 21st at 2:30pm will be our first Third Grade Parent Meeting:

Agenda:

Reading focus in school and at home
Reading strategy take away to use at home
Hope to see you all there!

Reminder: Parent-Teacher conferences will resume this week Wednesday and Thursday. Please check with your child, as you should have received a conference note reminder. If you are unsure about the time please contact me as soon as possible: email: bridger@dearbornschools.org or by phone: 313.827.6850

Our learning goals for this week:

Math: We will continue with last week’s unit where children will be measuring lengths using customary and metric units linear measures and developing the concept of area through many concrete and visual representations, with an emphasis on area.

Reading: Continue with last week’s unit regarding reading fiction texts, such as Legends with an emphasis on
Unit Content Targets:
Knowledge of legends, including setting, characters, and events
Distinguish a legend from a myth
Explain the theme of various legends
Compare and contrast various examples of legends
Justify key elements of a legend and give reasons why
Science: This week’s focus will be on light and how light travels:

Focus Questions:

How does light travel?
How do we see objects that do not make light?
Writing: As with every unit, building our understanding of the writing process is highlighted this week, by using prewriting and drafting this week to state our opinions and formulate supportive reasons and examples.

Social Studies: Continue our focus on Michigan History, starting with the our first native Americans the Hopewell Indians and continuing on with the 3 Fires.

Essential Questions:
How did the actions, ideas and cultural beliefs of people who settled Michigan influence its history?
How do historians use primary and secondary sources to learn about the past?
What can we learn about American Indian beliefs through their traditional stories?
What kinds of questions do historians ask?

As always, please contact me with any questions or concerns. Have a great week!

List 10-Multisyllabic V/CV.
Our words are: alive, behind, shaken, shiny, stared,historian, history, timeline, sources, energy.

Our homework is as follows:
Monday
Read- 30 minutes
Writing Calendar-tell about something you learned in Science this year.
Spelling-5x each rainbow write.

Tuesday
Read- 30 minutes
Writing Calendar-tell about something you learned how to do that you never thought you would learn.
Math

Wednesday
Read- 30 minutes
Math-
Writing-tell about the last time you did something kind for someone else.

Thursday
Read- 30 minutes
Writing Calendar-tell about something that always gets you into trouble.
Spelling-5x each. Study for test.

Friday
Read- 30 minutes
Writing Calendar-tell about something you cannot imagine living without.

Saturday and Sunday
Read 30 minutes

Students may also go on Myon and MobyMax to practice reading and math!!

Parent Teacher Conferences

Attention all parents: Parent conferences are on the evenings of November 10, 16, 17. Make sure you have an appointment with your child’s teacher. Please be prompt as all conferences are limited to 15 minutes. This is a mandatory meeting and your attendance is required.

A note is sent home with your child that tells you the date and time of our conference If you have a question please email or send a comment to me.