Rainforest Assembly

We were so lucky to have some special people from Omaha, Nebraska come visit us last Friday! Because we study habitats in 3rd grade they came and told us all about the Rainforest and even brought a few animals for us to see. It was so exciting to see all of the different animals up close and personal! Some were a little too up close and personal for Mrs. Branigan...but we all enjoyed it!

Weekly News

January 23-27

Reading: This week we are reading The Mysterious Giant of Barletta. We are working on the skills suffixes, verbs, and retelling.

Writer’s Workshop: We are working writing directions. This week we will begin writing “How to Make a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich.”

Math: We are finishing up Unit 7. Remember, it is very important to continue practicing multiplication facts with your student!  

Social Studies: We are heading to the West Region this week! We will also begin learning our states and capitals. The test will be on Wednesday, February 8^th.

Important Dates:

          Friday 1/27- Leawood Leopard Day!

Study Island This Week

          Reading: Graphic Organizers

         

BIST Tip: I’m sorry!

It’s tough to say “I’m sorry!” even as adults.  Often times kids just go through the motions of saying “I’m sorry” to dismiss the problem.  It’s important that we help kids understand the meaning of an apology is to mend the relationship. True change occurs when kids can make a plan for what they will do differently. 

Weekly News

January 16-20

Reading: This week we are reading The Mysterious Giant of Barletta. We are working on the skills following directions, main idea and retelling.

Writer’s Workshop: We are working writing directions. This week we will begin writing “How to Make a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich.”

Math: We are working on Unit 7 “Exploring Multiplication and Division” this week. We will work on money math, patterns and also perimeter.

Science: We are back on science this week with a unit on technology and design. Students will think about how objects are designed for specific uses. We will also have a special assembly on Friday all about Rainforest Animals.  

Important Dates:

          None this week!

Study Island This Week

          Reading: Graphic Organizers

         

BIST Tip: I did it!

It takes a lot of responsibility for a child to admit they have played a part in making bad choices that are either hurtful or disruptive. The child is given as much time as needed until they are ready to talk about what happened. The child must be genuine when accepting ownership of a problem.

** Our class has been doing a GREAT job collecting money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. So far we are up to $81.00! Thank you so much for supporting your student and for supporting the Ronald McDonald House.

SPRING CONFERENCES
-February 8th from 4pm to 8pm
-February 9th from 8am to 8pm
I am available if you would like to meet with me! You may contact Mrs. Minea in the office to set up a time.

Weekly News

January 9-13

Reading: This week we are reading a story called Dogzilla. We are working on the skills context clues, possessive nouns, and reality/fantasy. We are also taking the Reading MAP test on Monday.

Writer’s Workshop: We are working on the trait: organization this week. We are studying different ways authors use organization to help make their stories interesting.

Math: We are working on Unit 7 “Exploring Multiplication and Division” this week. We are also learning how to make point graphs and use our data to help us make mathematical inferences.

Social Studies: We are finishing up the Midwest region this week and will learn some interesting facts about farm machinery past and present.

Important Dates:

          Tuesday 1/10- Early Dismissal

          Friday 1/13-Beach Day!

Study Island This Week

          Reading: Retelling

          Math: Number and Geometric Patterns

BIST Tip:

We want to go beyond stopping misbehavior to helping kids change their behavior. There are 5 steps of accountability:

1. I did it

2. I’m sorry

3. It is a problem in my life – kids need to get to this level before they can truly change their misbehavior

4. I accept the consequences

I accept help

We cannot overlook or excuse misbehavior, it must be confronted.

New behaviors are practiced so that the student can make better choices