Sorry for the delay in my blog/newsletter posting. My goal is to update every two weeks, obviously I am a week behind. I will do better about getting information out to you, but as always please don't hesitate to call or email me with any questions and concerns.
This week we will be starting multiplication and division! Students are excited and nervous at the same time for this new venture. We are choosing to teach these skills together as the strategies are the opposite each other. We want students to think about the facts in a multiplication and division mind set. Many students have some background knowledge which is great! Please begin (or continue) to work with your students on multiplication fact fluency. To score a 3 on the multiplication Essential Learning, students must be able to memorize their multiplication facts. Level 2 is using strategies to solve for multiplication and we will start there building up a level 3. Our multiplication unit will expand at least two weeks. All of that being said, we will be starting XtraMath in the classroom for math fact fluency. Students will bring their password home tomorrow, feel free to log in at home as well. We will continue our lessons on main idea this week but expanding it to a "multi-paragraph text" (Level 3). The "post-core" assessment will be this Friday. Main idea is always a challenging task, but I'm confident students will be ready! Data binder went home this past Wednesday, and will not go home this week. You may have heard we have had difficulties with report card/progress report printing. For the most up to date grade information, please log in to ParentVue or review the EL scores in the data binders. As most teacher do, we will be participating in Scholastic Book Clubs. The first order will go home tomorrow. You'll have the opportunity to order online (the code will be attached) or to return the form to me. If you are interested in purchasing the books for a gift for your student, just let me know and I'll contact you directly when the books arrive. Lastly, parent-teacher conferences are right around the corner. It is the goal for all teachers at Grassy Creek to meet with each family for a face to face conference. Be on the lookout for sign up information, to ensure the best time for you! Important Dates: 9/24 Family Learning Night and Scholastic Book Fair 10/1-5 Parent Teacher Conferences (more info coming soon) 10/5 Fall Party 10/8-19 Fall Break |
AuthorThis is my 7th year teaching 3rd grade, I'm excited to be able to teach Reading this year and continue becoming an expert! I feel privileged to be teaching your kiddos! Let's make this the best year yet! Archives
July 2021
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