Mrs. Keebler's Blog

Reminder – this Friday, January 31st is our movie night! We’re watching Trolls in the gym starting promptly at 6:00pm. Don’t forget to send in your RSVP, and bring a donation item for the local animal shelter. Can you bring an item with you for our concession table? Use the link below so we can have enough food for everyone!
We need volunteers and donations! Please click below:
Movie Night!!
Movie Night!!Join us at our 4th annual Movie Night @ Howe! On Friday January 31st, we will be watching the movie Trolls star…

Math Homework tonight – anyone who has not finished the Module 2 test will begin having math homework again. Everyone should be finished with Module 2 in Zearn. We will be using the math book to work on Module 2 with those not done with this test.

Multiplication/Division fact practice – Fact fluency is an important part of student doing well in math. Students should practice their math facts each day. We will do a fact fluency test each Friday. Student need to have these memorized to 3rd grade. They can practice with flash cards or MobyMax.

Writing Homework – we will begin doing our writing homework again this week. I will be posting the writing assignment tonight on Google Classroom. It will be due by Wednesday. If you would prefer to write the assignment on paper instead of typing it on the computer, that is fine also. Just remember all the parts must be included in the typed or handwritten version.

Behavior– I had substitute this afternoon because I had an appointment. Many students were uncooperative and not following directions. This is an ongoing problem with this class. Please talk to your students about the importance of cooperating in school in order to to have an environment conducive for learning. If your student was clipped down on Class Dojo today or any day, please follow through at home with a talk or consequence for their behavior. Thank you for your support.

We will continue with the NWEA reading test tomorrow for those who did not finish. Please make sure that your student has plenty of rest, a good breakfast and a healthy snack.

Science test tomorrow – we review for our test today, if you would like to review again here is a study guide.

Vote for our garden name – here is the link. Students may also vote.

IXL Challenge Party – we are almost done with our IXL challenge and we are getting ready for the party. The following students have completed at least 30 skills in the last 30 days and are invited to the party: 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 10, 12, 13, 15, 19, 21, 23, 24, 25. If your student’s number is not on the list they need to complete there 30 skills by Thursday. If anyone is willing to donate any food items for our party please let me know. Our party will be Thursday afternoon at 2:30. Please remember if they have complete the 30 skills they should still be practicing IXL to increase the skill for NWEA. We will also be giving prizes to the top winners. If you are willing to donate prizes that would be great also.

1/2 day Friday – end of marking period. All assignments are due.

No school – Monday 1/20 Martin Luther King Day.

1/2 Day Tuesday 1/21 – Teacher in-service day

NWEA testing begins next week – 1/21 – Please practice IXL skills to do better on the test.

Our Movie Night is Friday January 31st @ 6:00pm in the gym!  Fliers will be coming home this week!  We will be watching the movie Trolls.  If you can bring an item for the concession stand, please use the link below to sign up!  All purchases will be reimbursed by the PTA with receipt.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C45ABAB2CAAFA7-movie

End of the Marking Period – is this Friday 1/17. All assignments must be turned in by this date or they will be marked as a zero. Zeros will greatly affect your students report card grades. Pleases check Parent Connect. I have put in all assignments that I have been shown. Please read the notes in Parent Connect, if they don’t have a score then sometimes I have asked them to redo it or they never turned it in. When they turn in work late on the computer they need to show it to me or send me a message that it is complete and I will grade it. If you need help finding an assignment please let me know.

1/2 day Friday 1/17 – dismissal at 11:45

NWEA testing – we will begin NWEA testing on January 21st. Remember that the NWEA test is used along with the MSTEP for the new read by 3rd grade law. It is very important if your signed a contract for your student that they do well on these tests. Please make sure they are practicing the IXL every day for a minimum of 20 minutes if they have signed the contract.

IXL Challenge and Party– Pleases remember your students should be practicing their IXL challenge each day for a minimum of 15 minutes. We will be having a party next week for all the students who have complete there 30 skills. Right now I only have 6 students who have completed. I need parent volunteers to provide treats for our party or maybe pizza. Please send me a Class Dojo message if you can bring something and what you are able to bring. If I don’t get more students who finish then I may need a parent helper to take the students to a different location for their party. Hopefully, everyone will get to join us.

Next week’s Star of the Week – Mahdi K. He will make a poster board (NOT foam board) for Monday, bring a favorite book on Tuesday, bring sharing on Wednesday, and invite a guest to lunch on Thursday. Friday have the star’s parent writes a letter about why they are so special to them. The days maybe switched around except the poster board. Only one thing per day.  Sophia’s Star of the Week will start on 1/27 since we have several days off.

Movie Night – is coming up at the end of the month. There will be a PTA meeting next Thursday after school to discuss the details. If you are able to help please come to the meeting or send me an email.

Sky Dome – we had a wonderful presentation today at school. It was a blow up planetarium. Students learned about the galaxies, solar system, each planet, the moon and the constellations. We had quite a bit of talking during the presentation. Please remind your students they need to be respectful of adults and not talk while they are presenting to them.

Thanks to all the chaperones who came on our trip yesterday.

The Lansing trip is this Thursday 8:30-4:00ish. Please make sure you have given me the name and number of the person picking up at 4 PM in case the bus is early or late.

Wear a red shirt or Howe t-shirt.

Chaperones please arrive no later than 8:30 and check in with your students classroom teacher before heading to the cafeteria.

All students attending should bring 2 snacks, one for the morning and one for the afternoon, as well as a lunch.

If your student will be bringing money for the gift shop it would be helpful if you placed it in a plastic bag labeled with your school, student’s and teacher’s name.

Children should not bring any electronics.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to email me or message me on Class Dojo before Thursday.

This week’s Star of the Week – Hadi He will make a poster board (NOT foam board) for Monday, bring a favorite book on Tuesday, bring sharing on Wednesday, and invite a guest to lunch on Thursday. Friday have the star’s parent writes a letter about why they are so special to them. The days maybe switched around except the poster board. Only one thing per day.  Next week’s Star of the Week will be Mahdi K.

December’s Student of the Month was Jad – Congratulations Jad for having 100% positive behavior, being a great student and a wonderful friend!

Important Please Pick a Chaperone for Lansing Trip on Thursday 1/9/20 – 8:30 AM – 4:00 ish PM – If you are a chaperone please arrive at 8:30, please sign in to the office, let me know that you have arrived and wait in the cafeteria. Please pack a morning and afternoon snack and a lunch for your child. If you are sending money for the gift shop please do not send more than $20 and put it in a ziplock bag with your child’s name and teacher’s name on the bag. Please wear your school t-shirt or a red shirt. Please remember you must have completed your chaperone paperwork in order to attend the trip. Keebler students will be in Group 1 and Polster and Davis students will be in group 2. If you have students in multiple classrooms please decide which group you will be in and which group you are chaperoning for. Please click on the following and choose your chaperone for your child. Click here to pick a chaperone.

December reading logs – due 1/6/20

Unfinished work – we are getting near the end of the marking period. All work must be completed by 1/17/20

IXL Challenge – In order to prepare for our upcoming NWEA test we are all participating in the IXL challenge. Anyone who completes the 30 skills by 1/16 will get an invitation to the party. I will also be giving prizes to the top winners of the contest. The people who complete the most skilsl will win a prize. Make sure your student practices every day. Remember some of you signed a contract to have your student practice a minimum of 15 minutes a day, this is important for the new read by 3rd grade law.

It was great to see everyone for the Holiday Sing this morning and the Gingerbread houses this afternoon. Thank you to everyone who was able to help with clean up and set up!!! I will be sharing the pictures on Class Dojo.

IXL Challenge – as we get ready for another round of NWEA testing when we return from break, we started an IXL challenge. Each student was given a yellow packet with 30 skills then need to work on to improve the NWEA scores. If they complete all 30 skills they will be given an invitation to our class reward party. I encourage them to do more if they finish. The more skills the master the better they will do on their test. If there are any questions please let me know. If they lost their paper, I have scanned copies I can email to you, just let me know.

Skating Coupon – Here is a discount skating coupon that we sent to me. If you are looking for something fun to do over break.

THANK YOU!!! – Thank you for all the wonderful presents and gift cards! You all are always so generous!! I really appreciate everything you do!! I hope everyone has a wonderful, peaceful and joyous holiday.

Everyone looked wonderful in the New Years Eve attire today! Don’t forget tomorrow is Winter wonderland white out! Wear white & wish for snow.

Tuesday– Winter wonderland white out! Wear white & wish for snow.
Wednesday– Twin day
Thursday– PJ day! Wear your favorite holiday pjs to school!
(Please also bring in a new pair of pajamas or a monetary donation for our school’s Girl Scout troop who is doing a pj drive)
Friday– Wear Red or Green for our school’s holiday sing along(Friday 9 AM) Parents are welcome to join us.
Holiday hats or headbands are included.

Presentations – We had some nice presentations today! Our presenters did a great job and the students really enjoyed learning about other countries! We will continue to do about 5-7 presentations each day. All parts of the project are now due. If your student is still working on it that is ok. We will be working on presentations all week, I would like to be done by Friday. Students will be able to present when they have all parts completed (Notes, Blueprint, Rough draft, Final Draft and Google slides) All parts should be created in the assignment so they are easy for everyone to find. And so I can see them and grade them. The Google Slides should have one picture minimum and 3 maximum per slide. Please have your student practice at home, practice eye contact and a loud and proud voice. I will continue to grade the projects tonight and add comments. If you have any questions or concerns I am always here to help!! Please text or email.

Gingerbread Houses and Holiday Party –Thanks to everyone who already signed up!! We still need HELP and supplies- For our Holiday Celebration we will be creating Gingerbread Houses.  The celebration will be December 20th at 2 PM.  You may start sending in the materials to create the houses right away so that I can  make sure we have enough of everything. Parents are welcome to join us for the celebration. We will be needing supplies to make the houses and treats for the party. – Sign up Here

Paper vs. Computer – I had a mom that would like her student to write more instead typing. If you would like to be added to the print list let me know. I will print any assignments that could be done on the computer for your child and they will do them on paper. Please remember these must be done in their neatest writing so they are I am able to read them clearly.

Up until 2 weeks ago most students were completing all of their work and going to the reward recess on Friday afternoons. In that last 2 weeks we have had many more students who have unfinished work.

This is probably because of our big project. Doing research is part of the 3rd grade curriculum and it is the first time most kids have done this. That is why I break it down in to little parts and we have been working on it since November. It is also why I cancelled the Writing homework and have reduced the amount of classroom assignments that I given this week (No new reading books, summaries or comprehension questions this week.)

Many assignments were completed and turned in today. I will be recording them tonight and tomorrow. Please check Parent Connect on Saturday and with your child about anything else they have not completed so that we can get more students out for the Reward Recess.

If you have trouble finding any assignment please let me know. Most of the ELA assignments are on Google Classroom. The Social studies assignments are all in the Social Studies Textbook that can be found on Google Classroom also. Remember I don’t use the grades section of Google Classroom, all grades are found in Parent Connect. It is very important to check Parent Connect every week with your child to help them keep up to date.

If there is anything you need help with please email or message me on Class Dojo. I am always willing to help.