New Spelling

I have had many requests to test their students are harder words, therefore I have decided to individualize the spelling.  Students will now be testing each other and may now take the tests at their own pace.  They should complete at least one a week but are welcome to do more, if they finish their grade level I will move them to the next level.  They must have 100% to pass the test.  Because I am starting this in week 4, if students did not get 100% in weeks 1-3 they will need to redo those tests to get 100%.  Below is a link to the new spelling page on my blog that has all the words.  Here is a list of which week each student will be studying this week.

The spelling words can be found on the first tab under the Homework section, they can also be found below:

2nd grade without cold words

3rd Grade spelling without cold

MEAP Testing – This week the 3rd grade will be taking the Language Arts section of the MEAP on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 8th and 9th from 9 am-11 am.  Please make sure that they eat a good breakfast, protein is best, get plenty of rest the night before and arrive on time.  If you need to make doctor appointments please try not to schedule them during this time.  Please make sure your student knows that MEAP is not something to be nervous about.  It is just test like any other test we take in class.  They just need to try to do their best.

2nd graders will be having math time with Mrs. Truxall during the MEAP testing.

New Student – We have a new student starting on Monday.  She is a 2nd Grader and her name is Leah Rustom from Oakman.  Please introduce yourself and make her and her family feel welcome.

Math Fact Sheets – My class is no longer doing math fact sheets each week.  All students should be practicing in their facts everyday using www.everydaymathonline.com.

If you are having any trouble getting on Everyday Math Online please come see me and I will help you solve your problem, if the devise you are using is portable (ipad, laptop, Kindle Fire) please bring it with you.

If you are unable to practice facts on the computer then your student should be using flash cards or you should just quiz them as you drive in the car or do other activities.

• 2nd graders should know all their addition and subtraction facts and be starting on multiplication by the end of the year.
• 3rd graders should know all their addition, subtraction, multiplication and be starting on division by the end of the year.

Walk-and-Roll-A-Thon – Pledge sheets and money for the fundraiser is due this Friday, October 11th.  The students will do the Walk-a-thon on October 18th.

Field trip – Our field trip to the Michigan Science Center is quickly approaching.  Here are a few details you need to know.

• If you are not chaperoning, please let me know if you would like your child placed in a certain car.  I have 16 chaperones and 19 children, so only a few parents will be watching other students.
• The classrooms at the Michigan Science Center are not large enough for the parents to attend.  They have asked that I have only have 2 adults in the classroom including myself.  During the class time you will be free to explore the Science Center or chat in the cafe.
• Please remember to pack a paper bag lunch, there is a cafe available, however, we only have 30 minutes to eat, so if there is a long line, you may not have time to eat.
• Please make sure that you have filled out a form in the office for driving.  You are not allowed to drive if you have not completed the form.

We are going to start sending home book bags for the students to read next week.  I could use a parent helper to help get the bags ready.  Please let me know if your available.

Thanks, Mrs. Katie Keebler

Dear Parents,

Tomorrow is the last day to turn in your permission slip to the Michigan Science Center.  This trip is going to be exciting and fun.  However, this is an educational trip that is part of what we are learning for science.  I expect to have 100% attendance, however, if your child will be unable to attend for some reason please send me a note to let me know.  I need to pay the Science Center on Monday.

If you misplaced your permission slip I have attached a copy.  Please print it, sign it, and  return it tomorrow.  If money is an issue please let me know, we might be able to help with funding.

Thanks, Mrs. Katie Keebler

3 rd grade Math Homework

Monday – Study Island

Tuesday – Home Link 1.13 and Study Guide for Test on Friday

Wednesday – Study Island

Thursday – Study Island and review for Test

Friday – Study Island

Dear Parents,

Howe PTA is sponsoring a really cool event with all kinds of different opportunities for fundraising and prizes.  The biggest prize is an iPad mini, there are Zap Zone gift cards, Target gift cards, stuffed animals, cash and more.  There is even a pizza party for the winning class. This will be the PTA’s biggest event of the year so it would be awesome to show your support.  The money we raise will go 100% for the students, it will be used for field trips, assemblies, fun hands-on science workshops and much more. We have many exciting plans and we really appreciate your support in helping us fulfill our plans.

Please turn in the pink “Early Bird” forms by next Wednesday, October 2nd.

Attached is a package of information that will make much more sense tomorrow afternoon. This is just to get you primed. More detailed information will be sent home tomorrow with your child so please be sure to look for it.

Walk_Roll_A_Thon_Pkg

Dear Parents,

As you already know from the note at the beginning of the week we have lice in our room.   Please try to be proactive and buy some type of lice prevention product.  Fairy Tales is a brand that has several kinds there are many others.  Please keep the girls’ hair tied back in a pony tail or bun.  Please keep the boys’ hair shorter for a while.  Please check your child’s hair daily for lice or eggs (nits), let me know right away if you spot any on your child.  In order to prevent spreading this in our room and school, please keep your child at home until all nits and lice are gone.  You are not required to keep them home after the first treatment; however last year some classrooms had lice in their room for months because children didn’t stay home and it kept spreading.  Nobody wants lice so please help us out.  Here is a link to – Circle of Friends Lice Defense Hairspray Ulta.com – Cosmetics, Fragrance, Salon and Beauty Gifts –

https://m.ulta.com/mt/www.ulta.com//ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod4220065

And Fairy Tales lice prevention: www.fairytaleshaircare.com

Hopefully, we will be done soon!

Mrs. Katie Keebler

Hello Everyone,

Our new school year is quickly approaching, before the year starts I wanted to update my email list so that I can start sending out new information to my new class.  If you have gotten your new teacher information and you are in my class then Welcome!  If you don’t know who your teacher is please email me and I can tell you.

I hope everyone had a wonderful summer.  I have added photos from last year to my new blog.  They are on the right side under categories, then photos.

I am very excited about the new year, I have a lot of fun, exciting activities planned for this year.  I look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday at 8:35 for our first day.  Remember it is a 1/2 day and dismissal is a 11:45.

If you are no longer in my class, then you will probably want  to hit the unsubscribe button at the bottom of this post.  Then you will not be bombarded with information that will no longer pertain to you.  If you are no longer in my class, I wish you wonderful new school year with your new teacher!  If you are having trouble unsubscribing, please email me and I can do it for you.

Enjoy your long weekend!

Mrs. Katie Keebler