Weekly News

December 12-16

Reading: This week we are reading a new story called Dancing Rainbows. It is about Native American traditions. The students will work on the skills main idea and details.

Writer’s Workshop: We are right in the middle of writing our Holiday Tradition Stories. You are invited to our publishing party on December 16^th. We hope to see you there!

Math: We are continuing Unit 6 this week. We will be working on Base Ten Subtraction, rounding to the nearest ten, and palindromes.

Social Studies: We are on to the Midwest Region! We will “tour” different cities throughout this region and also work on our states and capitals. We will have our STATES AND CAPITALS TEST ON MONDAY DECEMBER 19^TH.

Important Dates:

          Friday- Leawood Leopard Day

No Study Island This Week

BIST Tip: Goals for Life #1

I can take good care of myself, even if I am mad or have an overwhelming feeling. We all have times when we feel angry or overwhelmed. It is normal. As adults we have learned ways to manage these feeling. Our job as adults is to teach students strategies to cope with their overwhelming feelings in a respectful and productive way.

Spelling

Test on Friday December 3rd

Weekly News

November 28-December 3

Reading: This week we are reading the story The Talking Cloth. We will be working on the skills noting details, contractions, and inferencing.

Writer’s Workshop: We hope you enjoyed reading our Turkey in Disguise stories! This week we are beginning a new story about a holiday tradition that takes place within our family. You can help your student by brainstorming together some different traditions that take place in your home each holiday season.  

Math: We are beginning Unit 6 on more addition and subtraction strategies. We will work with our base ten pieces again and  also continue to work on finding area.  

Science: We are beginning a unit on Force and Motion. We will learn about everyday forces we use and also other things like speed, gravity, distance and direction.  

Important Dates:

None this week!

Study Island This Week

          Reading- Main Idea and Details

          Math- Model Multiplication and Division

BIST Tip:

If the child’s behavior continues to be hurtful or disruptive in the safe seat, a child may be escorted to another classroom’s safe place, or to the office. This progression is not a punishment, but a series of steps to keep children at Leawood safe and let other

students in the classroom learn.

Spelling

Test on Friday November 18th

Unit List
1. join
2. soil
3. joy
4. point
5. boil
6. foil
7. noise
8. voice
9. spoil
10. coil
11. enjoy
12. broil

Bonus List
1. choice
2. voyage
3. embroider
4. joint
5. buoyant
6. destroy
7. oyster
8. poison
9. appoint
10. moisture
11. flamboyant
12. turquoise

Challenge Words
enjoyment
rejoice

Weekly News

November 14-18

Reading: This week we are reading the story Grandma’s Records and working on the skills categorizing, proper nouns, and dictionary guide words.

Writer’s Workshop: We are right in the midst of writing our Turkey In Disguise stories! This week we are prewriting, drafting, revising and editing.

Math: We are continuing Unit 5 on area this week. We are working on a fun lesson called The Mystery Foot. One of our classmates “stole” our candy jar!  We are going to figure out who it was by finding the area of our feet and comparing it to the mystery foot print.

Science: We are working on a short unit this week about having a Healthy Lifestyle. We will learn about food nutrition labels, create healthy menus, and learn about the food pyramid.

Important Dates:

Tuesday 11/15- Early Dismissal

Study Island This Week

          Reading- Text Features

          Math- Real World Problems

Multiplication- We are working on 7’s this week!

Spelling

Test on Friday, November 11th

Unit List
1. spring
2. knee
3. throw
4. patch
5. strong
6. wrap
7. three
8. watch
9. street
10. know
11. spread
12. write

Bonus List
1. struck
2. rematch
3. wrinkle
4. thrash
5. sketch
6. wrestling
7. strict
8. knickknack
9. sprinkle
10. knuckle
11. threshold
12. sprocket

Challenge Words
strength
kitchen

Weekly News

November 7-11

Reading: This week we are continuing the story called The Keeping Quilt by Patricia Polacco. We will be working on the skills: author’s viewpoint, making inferences, and common nouns.  

Writer’s Workshop: We are beginning to write our stories about turkeys that go in disguise so they will not be eaten at Thanksgiving. We read the book Turkey Trouble and will be working on prewriting this week.

Math: We are beginning Unit 5 on area this week. Students will find area of different shapes by counting centimeter squares inside the shape.

Social Studies: We are finishing up Washington D.C. this week. Students will continue researching the monuments in the library with Ms. Greenall and we will continue learning in class.

Important Dates:

Tuesday/Wednesday 11/8-9: Book Fair in the Gym

*We will go as a class to preview the book fair on Tuesday and make purchases on Wednesday

BIST Tip: Rethinks

“Rethinks” are quick time outs to help students refocus and get back on track. When a child is off task, they are asked to put their head down and hide their eyes. The child must be able to identify what got them into trouble in the first place, make a plan of what they can do differently next time, and then demonstrate the appropriate classroom behavior. When the student has finished a “rethink,” they let the adult know by giving a thumbs-up signal.

No Study Island This Week!

Multiplication- We are working on 8’s this week!

Spelling

Test on Friday November 4th

Unit List
1. coach
2. blow
3. float
4. hold
5. sew
6. though
7. sold
8. soap
9. row
10. own
11. bot
12. most

Bonus List
1. coast
2. elbow
3. groan
4. grownup
5. loaned
6. protect
7. scold
8. shadow
9. shown
10. spoken
11. stolen
12. throat

Challenge Words
tomorrow
program

Weekly News

October 31- November 4

Reading: This week we are starting a new story called The Keeping Quilt by Patricia Polacco. We will be reading stories about all kinds of family traditions and working on the skills: author’s viewpoint, word families, and making inferences.  

Writer’s Workshop: We are working on the trait: Ideas this week. We will read different books that model this trait such as Stellaluna and Owl Moon.  

Math: We are well into Unit 4 on Place Value Concepts. This week we will continue working with Base Ten Addition and Time. We will also work on Equivalent Equations.

Social Studies: We are finished with our Train Tour of the Northeast and are studying Washington D.C. this week. We will work on a monument lesson with Ms. Greenall in the library.  

Important Dates:

Tuesday 11/1- Early Dismissal

Friday 11/4- Leawood Leopard Day

BIST Tip: Calm tone

What do you mean “calm tone?” If I’ve asked a student to do something for the umpteenth time, I’m far from calm! Just remember, that a child can either deal with the adult’s strong emotion or deal with the problem behavior. They cannot do both!

We know from experience, we are better listeners and problem solvers when we are calm. So if you find your tone is far from calm, it’s okay to take some time for yourself to relax before talking with the child. Stop, relax, think… and then problem solve.

You are your child’s best role model!

Study Island This Week

          Math- Addition and Subtraction

          Reading- Root Words

Weekly News

October 17-21

Reading: This week we are finishing the story The Lost and Found. Students are working on subjects/predicates, sequencing, and context clues.

Writer’s Workshop: We are finishing our Zooland project this week and beginning our Candy Bar Story. Look for the Candy Bar Stories to be on display during conferences.

Math: We are well into Unit 4 on Place Value Concepts. This week we will continue working with bits, skinnies, flats, and packs through a fun lesson called the TIMS Candy Company.  

Social Studies: We are beginning our tour of the Regions of the United States with the Northeast Region. We will take a “train tour” through some of the most famous spots of the Northeast Region including: Boston, MA; Hershey, PA; and Washington D.C.!

Important Dates:

Tuesday 10/18- Early Dismissal

Friday 10/21- Report Cards Go Home

Study Island This Week

          Math- Context Clues

BIST Tip: While using BIST, we have found that the language we use is important! Our language needs to be sincere, calm, honest, and caring. Example of adult language:

“I see you are having trouble following my directions.”

“Can you work on your homework, even though you don’t want to?”

Weekly News

October 10-14

Reading: This week we are starting a new story called The Lost and Found. The students will work on the skills sequencing and summarizing while reading.

Writer’s Workshop: We are working on a project that goes with our Zooland unit in Science. We will use the internet to find research this week about our Zooland animals.

Math: This week we will finish up Unit 3 with our test and begin Unit 4 on Place Value Concepts. We will work on partitioning numbers this week.

Science: We are sadly finishing up Zooland this week. We will take our Zookeeper test and also work on building a new Zooland. The students will be creating new habitats for their animals.

**On TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY STUDENTS WILL BE PAINTING AND WILL NEED TO WEAR PLAY CLOTHES OR BRING SOMETHING TO COVER THEIR CLOTHES. An old men’s button down shirt would work perfect!

Important Dates:

Friday 10/14- No School

BIST Tip:
Children change their misbehavior when they are able to look at themselves and accept responsibility for their behavior. To do this, children need to feel safe to express their feelings and reasons for their actions. As adults, we provide that safety at school and home by taking the time to really listen to the child. When the child and adult are calm, it is easier for the child to accept the responsibility of their actions and talk about making better choices.


No Spelling This Week!


Study Island This Week:
Reading- Context Clues
Math- Model Addition and Subtraction
*Due Friday October 14th by the End of the Day

Spelling Oct. 3-7

Test on THURSDAY Oct. 6th (due to Field Trip on Friday)

Frequently Misspelled Words
1. have
2. haven't
3. found
4. around
5. one
6. than
7. then
8. them
9. before
10. because
11. other
12. mother
13. family
14. cousin
15. everybody
16. guess

**All students are on the same list this week.

Weekly News

October 3-7

Reading: This week we are continuing to read the story Mulan. We will work on the skills multiple meaning words, making inferences and monitoring while we read.

Writer’s Workshop: We are working on a project that goes with our Zooland unit in Science. We will use the internet to find research this week about our Zooland animals.

Math: This week students will interpret bar graphs, explore multiplication problem solving, and use patterns to solve multiplication problems.

Science: We are continuing our unit called Zooland this week. Each student is a zookeeper responsible for an animal. This week we will learn about zoo curators, how zoos get animals, and the purpose of the zoo.

Important Dates:

Friday 10/7- ZOO FIELD TRIP

BIST Tip:

Three reasons kids get in trouble and what they need from adults:

1.    They don’t know any better.  They need:  Information about home and school rules to understand why that behavior is wrong.

2.    They test limits.  They need:  Consistency in adult expectations, calm reactions and reliable consequences.

3.    They can’t manage their feelings.  They need:  Practice in identifying and expressing their feelings in a respectful way.    

Spelling Sept. 26-30

TEST ON FRIDAY SEPT. 30TH
Unit List
1. stand
2. spoke
3. rest
4. bend
5. plate
6. frame
7. clock
8. twist
9. white
10. June
11. stuff
12. mile

Bonus List

1. beetle

2. office

3. fantastic

4. huge

5. telescope

6. theme

7. surprise

8. pumpkin

9. wedge

10. witch

11. crayon

12. grown

Challenge Words
*challenge

*decide

Weekly News

September 26-30

Reading: This week we are reading the story Mulan. We will be working on the skills monitor/clarify, making inferences and syllables.

Writer’s Workshop: We are introducing a new project that goes with our Zooland unit in Science. The students will begin working on an Animal Research Project.

Math: We beginning Unit 3 on exploring multiplication. This week students will interpret bar graphs, explore multiplication problem solving, and use patterns to solve multiplication problems.

Science: We are continuing our unit called Zooland this week. Each student is a zookeeper responsible for an animal. This week we will learn about the food chain, animal care, and feeding the animals.

Important Dates:

Tuesday 9/27-Early Dismissal

BIST Tip:

Protect and Teach~

The behavior intervention plan that we use here at Leawood is called BIST.  The goal of BIST is to protect both the child and his/her environment from their inappropriate behavior AND to teach the child how to change the misbehavior.  Protect, teach but not punish!

Spelling Sept. 19-23

Test on Friday Sept. 23rd

Unit List                         Bonus List

1.  smoke                         1.     froze

2.  huge                            2.     grape

3.  save                            3.     awhile

4.  life                              4.     awake

5.  wide                            5.     imitate

6.  come                           6.     quite

7. mine                             7.     telephone

8. grade                            8.     polite

9. smile                             9.     contribute

10. note                           10.   sunstroke

11. cube                          11.   attribute

12.love                            12.   mistake

                    Challenge Words              Challenge Words

                              escape                               escape

                              slope                                  slope

Weekly News

September 19-23

Reading: This week we are continuing to read the story Cliff Hanger. We will be working on the skills cause & effect, ABC order, and sentences.

Writer’s Workshop: We are introducing a new project that goes with our Zooland unit in Science. The students will begin working on an Animal Research Project.

Math: We are on subtraction strategies this week. Students will be “spinning” for differences and graphing our data. We will also work on word problems with money this week.

Science: We are continuing our unit called Zooland this week. Each student is a zookeeper responsible for an animal. This week we will learn about living/nonliving and classification of animals.

Important Dates:

Friday 9/23-Catwalk Fundraiser 9:30-10:15am

Spelling Sept. 12-16

Test on Friday September 16th

Unit List                         Bonus List

1. pond                          1.     foggy

2. luck                            2.     struck

3. drop                           3.     pulse

4. lot                              4.     monster

5. rub                             5.     done

6. does*                          6.     October

7. drum                          7.     operation

8. sock                           8.     umbrella

9. hunt                           9.     object

10.crop                          10.   hundred

11.shut                          11.   suddenly

12.won*                         12.   flock

           Challenge Words                  Challenge Words

                      dodge                               dodge

                      dusk                                  dusk

Weekly News

September 12-16

Reading: This week we are reading the story Cliff Hanger. We will be working on the skills cause & effect, base words, and types of sentences.

Writer’s Workshop: We are continuing to learn about the trait: Ideas this week in writing. We will talk about different places and ways that authors get their ideas for books.

Math: We are working on addition fact strategies this week in math. We will “spin”  for sums and also work on “magic squares”.

Science: We are beginning our first science unit this week on Plants and Animals. Mr. Curry will be working with the students on a fun unit called Zooland.

Important Dates:

Tuesday 9/13- Early Dismissal

Friday 9/16-Progress Reports Go Home

Spelling Sept. 5-9

Spelling- Test Friday Sept. 9th

Unit List                         Bonus List

1.               mix*                        1.     brick

2.               milk                         2.     fancy

3.               smell                        3.     edge

4.               last                          4.     dance

5.               head                        5.     tremble   

6.               friend*                     6.     bring

7.               class                        7.     track

8.               left                           8.     dizzy

9.               thick                        9.     grand

10.             send                        10.   wreck

11.             thin                          11.   tread*

12.             stick                        12.   friend*

   

              Challenge Words            Challenge Words

                       empty                              empty

                       glance                              glance

Spelling Information- Students may study their words however they choose throughout the week. This is part of their nightly homework. There is a yellow laminated sheet in their binder that gives suggestions for how to study their words. If a student is not showing progress with their spelling, they will be assigned a study packet.

Weekly News

September 5-9

Reading: This week we are starting our first unit in our Houghton Mifflin reading curriculum. We will be introducing the reading skills and strategies we will work on this year.   

Writer’s Workshop: We are learning all about the writing trait of Ideas this week. We will learn how authors get ideas for the stories by reading books such as The Relatives Came and If you Give a Mouse a Cookie.

Math: We are continuing our unit about sampling and classifying. We will work on bar graphing and also addition fact strategies this week.  

Social Studies: We are wrapping up our unit on Map Skills this week. We will finish up with longitude, latitude, and a geography challenge. We will also be introducing the Flat Stanley project on Thursday. Look for information coming home about that!

Important Dates:

Tuesday 9/9- Red Friday Spirit Day

Weekly News

August 29-Sept 2

Reading: We are continuing to read the novel Muggie Maggie  by Beverly Cleary this week! We will be working on independent reading skills, asking questions while reading, and comprehension.   

Writer’s Workshop: This week we are learning the steps in the writing process: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing.  We will write a postcard to a character from Muggie Maggie.

Math: In math this week we will be working on collecting data and making a bar graph using data from a lab we will do called Kind of Bean. We are also working on addition/subtraction fact families.

Social Studies: We are working on skills related to maps this week. We will learn about the compass rose, cardinal directions, longitude & latitude and much more!

Important Dates:

Tuesday 8/30- Picture Day and Early Dismissal

Weekly News

August 22-26

Reading: We are reading the novel Muggie Maggie  by Beverly Cleary this week! We will be working on independent reading skills, asking questions while reading, and comprehension.   

Writer’s Workshop: This week we are learning the steps in the writing process: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing.

Math: In math this week we will be working on collecting data and making a bar graph using our first names. We will also make an M&M Graph.

Social Studies: We are beginning our first Social Studies unit this week on Social Scientist. We will learn about the Economist, Geographer, Historian, and Political Scientist.

Important Dates:

Tuesday 8/24- Back to School Night for Parents Only

Friday 8/26- Leawood Leopard Day

Our Class Calendar

We have a class calendar that you can access at anytime through Google. I will post upcoming assignment due dates, important class/school events, and even class birthdays using this calendar. You can make the link a "favorite" or you can add our calendar to your own existing Google calendar. Here is the link!

Welcome to 3rd Grade!

I am so glad you are going to be in my class this year! We have so many fun things planned and you can be sure that you will learn so many new things! One important thing you will need to know is our daily schedule. I am going to post it here so that you can be familiar with it before school even starts!

8:35-8:50..........Morning Work
8:50-9:20..........Reading Intervention
9:30-10:45.........Reading/Writer's Workshop
10:50-11:50.......Specials
12:00-12:25.......Lunch
12:30-12:55.........Math Intervention
12:55-1:55...........Math
2:00-2:20...........Recess
2:25-3:25...........Science/Social Studies
3:25....................Pack Up
3:35.....................Dismissal

Hope you're having a great summer!