Dear Chaperones,

The school and I are very appreciative of volunteering to our Detroit Science Museum field trip.  The students were very happy and they enjoyed every minute of it, and hope to see you on the next field trip to the zoo.  Thanks again!

Respectful,

Mrs. Shakarchi

Greetings Families and Students,

The skating party has been cancelled for today March 9th, 2017 due to power outages.  Stay safe and enjoy your day!

Respectful y,

Mrs. Shakarchi

School Skate Party

Important Dates

Science Museum Field Trip: Will be Wednesday on March 8^th Permission slips are due tomorrow.

School Skate Party: Thusday March 9^th from 6:00-8:00

Spelling: List #18 ear &air

Reading:

~20-30 minutes -or MORE for March is Reading Month- of daily reading is highly recommended. Record minutes on February logs please. Bring your logs on Fridays to count the minutes(Mobymax and Myon reading can be used towards the 30 minutes reading) .

~Reading RL.3.5: We are reading different types of poetry.  Students are asking and answering questions.

Writing: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.2.2
Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.(Animals/plants) Also, students will Participate in shared research and writing projects (for example, read a number of books on a single topic to produce a report; record science observations.

Fluency: a new fluency will be sent home today. Please have your child read the passage four times a week. Each time should include three attempts. Have them answer the questions in a complete sentence and underline their evidence in the text.
Story of the Week: a new prompt will be sent home today. We love how the students are expressing themselves through this free write.

Math:
We are studying unit 7 (3.OA.6 and 3.OA.4). In this unit, students extend their knowledge of basic multiplication and division skills by looking patterns. Students will continue to develop their understanding of the relationship between multiplication and division through strategies and concrete materials. Unit test will on around 3/23 or 3/24.  Students will use the study guide for review.  Please continue using Mobymax and Frontrow.

Science: This unit is divided into two learning cycles. In the first cycle of this unit students investigate how physical and behavioral characteristics help organisms meet their survival needs. We are targeting plants now.

We will investigate these questions-

What is the relationship between the structure and the function of plant and animal parts?
How do plant and animal adaptations help them meet their survival needs?
How do scientists use observable specialized structures to classify organisms?
How do scientists use a classification system to identify plants and animals?

Snacks: Thanks for providing your child a healthy snack. The students really enjoy them!

Thank you for your help and support,

Mrs. Shakarchi and students in room 217.

Contact Email: shakara@dearbornschools.org

Reading Rocks Rockin’ Read Alouds 2017! (1)

Greetings,

March is Reading Month calendar, logs, Mystery Reader, and letter of explanation are all coming home. Enjoy this month.  The student who reads the most minutes will win a reward, and the class that reads the most minutes will also be rewarded.

Thank you,

Mrs. Shakarchi and students in room 217

Welcome back! I hope you enjoyed your winter break with your families.

Spelling: list #17~er,ir,ur, and ire

Reading: 20-30 minutes of daily reading is highly recommended. Record minutes on February logs please. (Mobymax and Myon reading can be used towards the 30 minutes reading) March logs are coming this week.

Writing: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.2.2
Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.(Animals) Also, students will Participate in shared research and writing projects (foe example, read a number of books on a single topic to produce a report; record science observations.

Fluency: a new fluency will be sent home today. Please have your child read the passage four times a week. Each time should include three attempts. Have them answer the questions in a complete sentence and underline their evidence in the text.
Story of the Week: a new prompt will be sent home today. We love how the students are expressing themselves through this free write.

Math:
We are studying unit 7. In this unit, students extend their knowledge of basic multiplication and division skills by looking patterns. Students will continue to develop their understanding of the relationship between multiplication and division through strategies and concrete materials. Unit test will on around 3/23 or 3/24.  A study guide will be sent home.  Please continue using Mobymax and Frontrow.

Science: This unit is divided into two learning cycles. In the first cycle of this unit students investigate how physical and behavioral characteristics help organisms meet their survival needs.

We will investigate these questions-

What is the relationship between the structure and the function of plant and animal parts?
How do plant and animal adaptations help them meet their survival needs?
How do scientists use observable specialized structures to classify organisms?
How do scientists use a classification system to identify plants and animals?

Snacks: Thanks for providing your child a healthy snack. The students really enjoy them!

Thank you for your help and support,

Mrs. Shakarchi and students in room 217.

Contact Email: shakara@dearbornschools.org

Dear Families

Important Notes

• WIDA : Students will be taking the Reading and Listening part of WIDA this week.
• Tuesday: Valentine’s Day cards exchange and treats (optional-please see a previous blog)

Spelling: list #16~ar&or

Reading: 20-30 minutes of daily reading is highly recommended. Record on February logs please. (Mobymax and Myon reading can be used towards the 30 minutes reading)

Writing: Students are selecting, researching, and writing about Michigan’s government related topic informational writing

Fluency: a new fluency will be sent home today. Please have your child read the passage four times a week. Each time should include three attempts. Have them answer the questions in a complete sentence and underline their evidence in the text.
Story of the Week: a new prompt will be sent home today. We love how the students are expressing themselves through this free write.
Math:
We are studying unit 6.  Geometry Common Core Standards: 3.G1, 3.G., and Fractions.
Social Studies- Government of Michigan vocabulary words: local government, national government, levels of government, legislative branch, judicial branch, executive branch. Social Studies Common Assessment is this Wednesday. Please have your child review the study guide.  

Snacks: Thanks for providing your child a healthy snack. The students really enjoy them!

Thank you for your help and support,

Mrs. Shakarchi and students in room 217.

Dear Parents and Families,

Next Tuesday is Valentine’s Day.  I wish each and every one of you a happy Valentine’s Day.

Students will have the option to pass cards.  Please have your child bring 27 cards labeled with their name only NOT the students name.  Also, they may bring treats of their choice that need to be individually wrapped for easy passing and sanitation purposes.  Juice boxes and small water bottles are welcome too. 🙂

Note: please do not send any treats  with peanuts/peanut butter.  We have peanuts allergy in the classroom.

As always, I appreciate your help and continuous support.

Mrs. Shakarchi and Students in 217

Students use this sources for your government study.

https://www.teachertube.com/video/the-three-branches-of-government-117875?utm_source=video-google&utm_medium=video-view&utm_term=video&utm_content=video-page&utm_campaign=video-view-page

Greetings Families,

Spelling: list #15~consonant+le

Reading: 20-30 minutes of daily reading is highly recommended. Record on February logs please. (Mobymax and Myon reading can be used towards the 30 minutes reading)

Writing: Students are selecting, researching, and writing about Michigan’s government related topic informational writing

Fluency: a new fluency will be sent home today. Please have your child read the passage four times a week. Each time should include three attempts. Have them answer the questions in a complete sentence and underline their evidence in the text.
Story of the Week: a new prompt will be sent home today. We love how the students are expressing themselves through this free write.
Math:
We are studying unit 6.  The unit test will around the 9^th or the 10^th of February.  I will be sending a study guide with the students.   This unit will cover some Geometry Common Core Standards: 3.G1 and Operation and Algebraic Thinking~3.OA.3 and 3.OA.6 (Multiplication and Division story problems). In addition, we have been working on fractions.
Social Studies– Government of Michigan vocabulary words: local government, national government, levels of government, legislative branch, judicial branch, executive branch

Social Studies Common Assessment will be on February 15.  A study guide was sent home.

Snacks: Thanks for providing your child a healthy snack. The students really enjoy them!

Thank you for your help and support,

Mrs. Shakarchi and students in room 217.