Mrs. Wetter's Class

Dear Parents,

 

Attached is your childs mid-module assessment. The Dearborn Public Schools District has implemented a new math program called Eureka Math. Last year, the second grade teachers at River Oaks piloted Eureka Math. We recognize the importance of supporting parents during Eureka Math implementation. As you notice, the test consists of multi-step story problems, short answers/explanation of their thinking, and application versus multiple choice.

 

We know that most parents didn’t learn math the way their children are learning it today, so we understand that you will have questions and concerns. Every night your child brings home the homework and homework helper. The homework helper is a great resource to use because it shows examples for the lesson. We highly recommend saving the homework helpers for future use.  

 

As any new program, it will take some time for students to adjust. As teachers, we are working hard to teach and support our students through this exciting journey.

 

Please look at the mistakes with your child, sign and return the test.

 

Thank you,

 

3rd Grade Team 🙂

poke

rock

mop

below

lock

genre

setting

product

quotient

Michigan

Counting by 2’s

Counting by 3’s

 

Please visit the links for students to practice skip counting in order to work on their math fluency.

 

Students worked together to “Save Fred.”  Students used the S.T.E.A.M method in order to save Fred from his capsized boat.

bit

stick

will

ice

win

characters

numbers

count

motion

force

Long and Short /a/

lane

ate

trap

tape

can

cap

cape

man

late

cane

***All spelling test will contain 15 words-10 will follow the patter and 5 will be content vocab***

Week 1 words will all follow the long/short /a/ pattern.

 

1^st Annual River Oaks Rockets Color Fun Run!

Saturday September 22, 2018

20755 Ann Arbor Trail – Dearborn Heights 48127

Register online at https://michigan.enmotive.com/events/register/2018-river-oaks-5k-color-run

 

The run will be held at River Oaks Elementary School promptly at 8:30 am. Must finish by 10:30 am.

Check in will take place starting at 7:30 am.

 

Cost: $20.00 per runner/walker

You must register & pay online at the above link

 

Register by 9/20/18 to guarantee a race bib, if you register the day of the race you will not receive a bib number or a sports bottle

 

Wear your own white shirt; you will be sprayed with colored powder throughout the race.

Start and finish at River Oaks Elementary School

 

It will be a timed 5K Run or Walk

 

Proceeds will be used to help provide financial support for River Oaks Elementary School Classrooms

 

Sorry, No refunds will be given. This is a rain or shine event.

 

Water & Snacks will be provided for participants only.

All participants will receive a certificate and a Sports water bottle

 

The color run is an exciting fundraising event where participants are doused with color while raising funds!

 

Volunteers needed! River Oaks is looking for volunteers to assist with the race (check-in, water/refreshments, color stations, etc.) If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Ms. Sandi at 313-827-6750.

 

The colors used are made with high quality cornstarch and food dyes. All materials are 100% FD&C and/or D&C and approved by the US FDA. Anyone who has asthma, is allergic to any of the ingredients or has respiratory issues should exercise caution when participating in color powder events.

Important 3rd Grade Information

Mrs. Wetter’s Class

2018/2019

 

Weekly Specials

Art

Music

Gym

Media

Library checkout

 

Home Folders

Your student will bring home a Home Folder each night.  The folder is organized in sections for you and your student to easily access materials.  Please look through the Home Folder each night for important information and homework. THE HOME FOLDER MUST COME BACK TO SCHOOL EACH DAY.

 

Homework

Students will have math and/or ELA reading assignments during the school week to be completed in homework notebook. Nightly reading is to be a homework focus (see below). Homework begins week of September 4th.

 

Spelling

Students will have weekly spelling tests.  Words will go home at the start of the school week and are expected to be practiced daily at home in their homework notebooks.  Students will also be practicing daily in the classroom. Spelling begins week of September 4th.

 

Nightly Reading

Students should be reading every night at home for approximately 20-40 minutes.  They may read books of their choice, but please make sure that the books are “just right books” for them.  Reading is crucial in developing the mind.

 

Classroom Behavior System

Our classroom will focus on positive behavior.  River Oaks uses the PBIS behavior system that also focuses on positive behavior.  We will have a clip chart for individual behavior, as well as a Spotted Being Good Chart for classroom behavior.  These charts will allow the students to earn rewards for their superior actions.

 

Healthy Snacks and Water Bottles

Each day your student will be allowed to have a healthy,afternoon snack.  Please send in snacks that are easy to eat, such as fruit, veggies, crackers, pretzels, etc.  Your child may have a water bottle (no juice) in the classroom with them throughout the day. Please make sure that the water bottle and snack are labeled with their name.  

 

Toys

Many of the students like to bring toys to play with at recess.  Please keep all toys at home! Often toys are misplaced or damaged at school and it is the child who brings in the toy who is responsible.  Also, if toys are found in the classroom, they will be placed in the June Box.  The June Box is a box that will hold any toys from home that are a distraction and will be kept there until the month of June when school breaks for summer.  Parents may schedule a meeting to discuss the matter and take the toy home upon meeting with the teacher if need be.

 

Field Trips

If you are interested in attending any school field trips please make sure to sign up in the office and follow school procedures. You must fill out a volunteer form in the office before coming into the classroom. It takes about one week to process. We will have forms available during open house. Please make sure to bring legal photo identification.

 

Classroom Blog

I have created a classroom blog where you can find classroom updates.  Some items to be included: recent student work, spelling words, upcoming testing, reminders etc. Please feel free to subscribe to receive classroom updates.

 

https://iblog.dearbornschools.org/wetterk/

 

If you have any questions about 3rd grade, please don’t hesitate to contact me!  I am really looking forward to working with you and your student this year.  3rd grade is such an exciting time and I am happy that we are able to work together to help your student grow as much as possible!

 

Supplies

 

Ticonderoga pencils	Crayons	Pencil pouch	4 glue sticks	Earbuds labeled with name
4 Boxes of tissues	Colored pencils	Erasers	Dry erase markers	Scissors
Backpack (no wheels)	Post-its	2  Copy paper	Clorox/Lysol Wipes	Plastic ruler
Baby wipes	Hand sanitizer	Ziploc Bags (Gallon & sandwich)	Box of envelopes, & Band-aid	Pack of paper plates, spoons & forks

 

Here’s to a great year!!!

 

Mrs. Wetter

 

Welcome to third grade!

Dear Families,

My name is Kellie Meyers-Wetter and I will be your student’s 3rd grade teacher! I am thrilled to be working with such wonderful students.  I look forward to seeing new and familiar faces and seeing the students excel this school year.

I am a graduate from Madonna University with a major in Language Arts and a minor in Elementary Education.  I also have a Master’s degree in Media and Technology.

I am looking forward to meeting and getting to know every student in my class and their families.  My goal this school year is to make the transition to third grade as smooth as possible. The third grade team is working closely together planning activities to develop creative skills and interests of the students.  I hope to make this academic year fun filled and hands-on.

I strongly feel that working together to keep the lines of communication open helps students’ learning, so please feel free to contact River Oaks Elementary.  I look forward to sharing an exciting and rewarding year with you and your third grader!

Yours Sincerely,

Kellie Wetter

Third Grade Teacher

WetterK@dearbornschools.org

https://iblog.dearbornschools.org/wetterk/