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Announcements

Earth Science Research Book – I’m still missing 11 Earth Science books from both classes.   These were due on Thursday, if your student has not turned in their book, please complete it this weekend and turn it in on Monday.  The 21 books that were turned look great.  Most kids did a wonderful job!

Raising 3rd grade Math scores – There were a few students who were interested in raising their score on the Unit 1 Math test.  We will do a retake on Monday for those who would like to raise their score.  Please let me know if your student in interested in retaking the test, so that I can have enough copies of the test.   All scores except 2 were 80%.

Redoing papers – if your student missed some problems on an assignment and would like to raise their score they may correct the paper and turn it in again.  I will re-correct it and raise their score.

Science Test – There will be a Science test this week.  Wednesday for Keebler and Thursday for Polster’s class.  Please review the vocabulary on Quizlet by following the link in the Quizlet post a couple of days ago.

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Homework

Spelling Words – went home today.  Everything but the Dolch words are listed below.  If your student has Dolch words they are written at the bottom of their spelling homework.  I decided not to give challenge words for the 3rd grade this week since the content words are very challenging.

2nd grade Week 5

CVCe – o and CVC o

Hot – lock, poke, cone, joke

Challenge words-octagon, Oakman, oatmeal

Dolch words are individualized and on your spelling homework.

 

3rd grade Week 5

Short & Long /u/

Hot words – lunch, thump, such, thunder, under, bunch,

Content- subtraction, heading, democracy

 

Second graders have a problem solving problem due Monday in math.

Math Fact Tests – I have decided to change the way I am doing Math Facts tests a little.   I will only be giving 4 tests (addition 0-20, subtraction 0-20, multiplication 0-10, and division 0-10).  Since the new addition test is harder than the one I gave before which was only 0-10, I am testing everyone one addition again.   In order to pass to a new test you must get 90% or better in less than 4 minutes.  Each week they will take the same test again until they pass that test.  I will keep records on how much they improve each week.  Please help them study the facts at home.

The following students passed the addition test and will take subtraction next week: 3, 6, 7, 16

Everyone else will take the addition test again and try to improve their score and time.

Writing Journals – Students should write for 5-10 minutes each day.  They may write about anything the like.

Reading – Students should be reading everyday 15 minutes/2nd grade and 20 minutes/3rd grade.

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Quizlet

Dear Science Students (Keebler and Polster)

I have discovered a new way to study for a test.  It is called Quizlet.com.  It is easy and fun.  I have created a set of vocabulary cards.  You may study the flashcards, do Speller, or Learn, then play one of the games.  Then you can give yourself a test.  Below is a link to our new topic Earth Features (Land and Water forms).  Please play the games at home and we will have a test in class next week.  Click on the link below.

https://quizlet.com/51932724/earths-features-flash-cards/

 

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Class News

MAP Testing – We are continuing with MAP testing.  Please be sure your students are well rested and have a good breakfast everyday and especially the days of testing.  We did testing today and we will test on the following days:   10/15 and 10/21.

3rd Grade math tests – Unit 1 test are coming home today.  Please sign and return them, so that I know you have seen them.

Picture Retakes – Pictures retakes are scheduled for 10/29.  Ms. Bernadette has called Lifetouch several times and they have still not come back to pick up the money.  We are waiting to hear what they will do about the pictures that they didn’t get the orders for.  As soon as I know something I will let you know.

New Students – We have 2 new students this week.  Omar is a 3rd grade boy and Skye is a 2nd grade girl.  Please help them feel welcome in our new school.

Book Orders – were due today.  I will be completing the order tonight.  You may still order online until 6 PM and I will complete the order after that.

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Math levels for Keebler’s class

I hope everyone had a restful break.  Here are the new math levels for this week.

 Student # 6-Oct
15 add 0-5
12 add 0-5
13 add 0-5
14 add 6
2 add 6-10
1 sub 0-10
5 sub 0-10
7 mul 0-2
11 mul 0-2
4 mul 0-2
6 x2
8 x3
9 x3
10 x3
3 div 7

 

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Reminders

3rd Grade Math test tomorrow.  Here is the study guide if your student didn’t bring it home today.   Grade+3+PRE-Test+Unit+1-1

Spelling and Math fact tests tomorrow.  Please remember to turn in the spelling homework sheet by tomorrow or your student will loose points.

Reading log was due today.  Please make sure your child did the front and the back.  The new reading log will be passed out tomorrow.

Earth Science Mini Books (Keebler and Polster both grades) are due the Thursday after break.  October 9th.  If they need more information for their topic, they may look on line or check out a book from the Dearborn Public Library.

Book Bag Contracts – went home yesterday and are due right away.  We would like to start book bags next week.  Here is a copy of it if you can’t find it. Book Bag Contract

Book Orders – are due after break.  You may order online or return the papers sent home yesterday.

No School – October 3-6 Vacation days – Enjoy!

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Late Start Today -please arrive at 9:40

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Class news

Earth Science Books– didn’t go home today as posted.  They should go home Tuesday.

MAP Testing –  our technology issues were taken care of this week and MAP testing will begin this Thursday for 3rd graders.  The testing will continue after the break.

2nd grade math homework – Mrs. Polster sent home math homework last week that was due today.  She said that she didn’t get it from many students.  Please make sure that your student completed their work and turned it in.

3rd grade math – The study guide went home today.  Please return it, we will go over the answers then let you have it back to study.  Test will be on Thursday 10/2.  Students were also given a homework sheet to practice elapsed time.

Study Island – this is a program that our principal has purchased to provide extra practice in all subjects.  Tomorrow you should get  instructions, a login and password card.  You can do this for extra practice in math, language, science and social studies.

Book Bags – I will start sending home book bags next week.  Each week your child will get a new book and activity sheet.  Tomorrow you will get a Book Bag Contract.  Please read, sign and return the contract before your child will get a book bag.

Book Orders went home today.  You may order books with the paper order or online.  The class gets free books every time you order.  Thanks for helping us get new books.  Orders are due October 8th.

 

 

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Peek at the Week

3rd grade Math (Polster and Keebler) – Math Test for Unit 1 on Thursday, October 2nd

I will be sending homework this week for extra practice on Elapsed time.

Study Guide will go home Monday – please complete and return on Tuesday we will review answers and return to study for test on Thursday.  Here is the Study guide if you would like to see it early or don’t get it tomorrow.

Grade+3+PRE-Test+Unit+1-1

Earth Science Book (Polster and Keebler) Due Thursday, October 9th

All students have started an Earth Science Book and graphic organizer in class.  Student are now being asked to complete the Earth Science book at home

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Picture shareing Shutterfly Link

Dear Parents,

I would love to see pictures of how things went on the field trip.  I have created a Picture Share site to share pictures of our class.  If you have pictures from yesterday’s trip please click on the link below and add your pictures.

https://mrskeeblers2nd3rd201314.shutterfly.com/pictures

Mrs. Katie Keebler

 

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