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Update: Week of January 28

Parents,
We start this week of with a SNOW DAY on Monday! Stay safe and warm!
Here is an update for the week ahead:

Math Test: We will have our unit 3 Math test some time this week! I can’t say a specific day yet, due to the snow days. This will cover measurement, time, elapsed time, and graphing. As soon as we get back in class, we will review and the review page will come home.

Math Practice Page:
Please help your third grader to continue practicing their math facts for the next practice page.

Homework: Continue with reading (use the reading calendar) and math fact practice as part of homework. MobyMax is a great way to have your third grader practice their math facts.

Social Studies: We have started to learn about Michigan History. We are learning to be historians and are understanding how primary and secondary sources are useful to learn about the past.

Writing: We have started our unit on writing realistic fiction. We will work on creating a story plan and learning to write an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.

Weekly Word Work: We have been continuing work with practicing word patterns, vocabulary, spelling and grammar. This is done using in class activities and hands-on learning so we do not have a word list that comes home.

READING COUNTS: The first marking period for Reading Counts ended a few weeks ago. Elizabeth, Breslin, Eden, and Faith met their reading goalsl!! They enjoyed a candy treat from Mrs. VandenBerg and also an ice cream treat from me!! Way to go, girls! Many students have been reading and have already started meeting their goal for the next Reading Counts marking period!

COMING UP: 

Early Release: Friday, February 1. Dismissal at 12:15pm. 

Winter Break: Monday- Tuesday, February 4 and 5. School resumes Wednesday, February 6. 

A Few Things

Reading Counts!!

Reading Counts has started. We have taken the reading test that helps  decide what reading levels to choose from. Look for a note coming home that will describe reading counts. Your child will choose a good-fit book and bring it home to read. When they have finished reading they will come to school and sign up to take a quiz in our classroom. If they pass, they will earn points toward their reading goal. Please encourage your child to get reading counts books at the library, read them, and sign up for a quiz. It is important that our third graders are responsible with reading counts! We have Library on Fridays!

Socks!

Parents, if you have any old, but clean socks around your house, we would love to use them in our classroom. They make great white board erasers. Please send them in with your third grader.

Reminders

Remember to bring in  a light bulb as well as $2 for our holiday party and a gift ( $3 or less) for the gift exchange. Girls get a girl gift and boys get a boy gift.

Our holiday shop is Wednesday. Please send in the form and money if your child is interested in shopping.

Our Holiday program is Thursday the 10th at Resurrection Life Church in Grandville at 7:00.

Reading Counts end this Friday the 11th.

Coming Up!

Holiday Shop: Next Wednesday, the 9th. A note went home about this today.

Holiday Program: Thursday December 10 at 7:00 p.m. at Resurrection Life Church in Grandville.

Reading Counts Marking Period Ends: Friday December 11. Please remind your child to do their reading at home so they are ready to take a quiz.

Holiday Party: Friday December 18. A note went home about this yesterday.