Mrs. Peters' Class
Grade 3
2019-2020
Mrs. Peters and her twins (Sam off studying computer programming at UVM and Kate studying science at Bates College).
Feel free to contact me at: Kpeters@aos93.org
Dear Parents,
Dear Parents,
BE SURE TO READ WHAT WE HAVE BEEN DOING BY CLICKING ON THE WEEKLY/MONTHLY NEWSLETTER LINK AT THE TOP!
BE SURE TO READ WHAT WE HAVE BEEN DOING BY CLICKING ON THE WEEKLY/MONTHLY NEWSLETTER LINK AT THE TOP!
Thank you SOOO much for sharing your child with me. I am having a wonderful year with all the third graders!
Thank you SOOO much for sharing your child with me. I am having a wonderful year with all the third graders!
Fondly, Kellie Peters
Fondly, Kellie Peters
**PLEASE Don't forget.... when you look over report cards.... each standard will be scored with a 1, 2, 3, or 4. Those simply mean:
**PLEASE Don't forget.... when you look over report cards.... each standard will be scored with a 1, 2, 3, or 4. Those simply mean:
1=the student learned about something, can't demonstrate that he/she understands it completely, and will need to spend more time learning to reach mastery.
1=the student learned about something, can't demonstrate that he/she understands it completely, and will need to spend more time learning to reach mastery.
2=the student has shown he/she is beginning to understand something that was taught, but not solidly, so will need to spend some more time learning about it (2 is common and often means something was just introduced and we will be learning much more about it soon). A 2 is NOT bad. It is showing growth.
2=the student has shown he/she is beginning to understand something that was taught, but not solidly, so will need to spend some more time learning about it (2 is common and often means something was just introduced and we will be learning much more about it soon). A 2 is NOT bad. It is showing growth.
3=the student completely understands a skill that was taught.
3=the student completely understands a skill that was taught.
4=the student not only completely understands a skill taught, but is so proficient that he/she could easily teach it to someone else, thoroughly, consistently and might even be studying it further, above grade level(a 4 is rare to get). There are some standards/skills for which a student can NOT receive a 4, because simply mastering it IS the best they can do, so would only be able to receive a 3 at the highest.
4=the student not only completely understands a skill taught, but is so proficient that he/she could easily teach it to someone else, thoroughly, consistently and might even be studying it further, above grade level(a 4 is rare to get). There are some standards/skills for which a student can NOT receive a 4, because simply mastering it IS the best they can do, so would only be able to receive a 3 at the highest.
SHARE/ STAR OF THE WEEK &( for 2nd semester) LEADER OF THE WEEK:
SHARE/ STAR OF THE WEEK &( for 2nd semester) LEADER OF THE WEEK:
*Star of the Week has a special section of bulletin board on which to share anything special he/she wants to show his/her peers: photos, awards, artwork, anything he/she is proud of, etc. It will stay on display for the entire week. Stars will be drawn randomly each week.
*Star of the Week has a special section of bulletin board on which to share anything special he/she wants to show his/her peers: photos, awards, artwork, anything he/she is proud of, etc. It will stay on display for the entire week. Stars will be drawn randomly each week.
Star of the Week evolves into Leader of the Week during the 2nd semester. Students are randomly chosen to be the Leader of the Week. During their week they meet with their teacher on Monday at lunch to plan their full leader day on Wednesday. Throughout the week they demonstrate leadership skills and are our line leader, but on Wednesday they are actually the teacher all day (Their classroom teacher is simply their side-kick, who also teaches the core subject lessons). Each Leader will get to teach a lesson to the class, about something he/she knows a lot about or is really interested in. The classroom teacher helps him/her plan his/her lesson on Monday at lunch. The Leader dresses professionally on Wednesday , but no worries if your child doesn't have a fancy dress or suit coat and tie, Mrs. Peters will help them with that too. It is a wonderful opportunity for every student to experience leading, teaching, guiding & helping his/her peers, time management, responsibility....and the pride and joy that goes with all of that. The Leader uses Mrs. Peters' computer to help with reporting attendance, gets the class lined up to go to and from specials, collects completed work, checks on students who needed help staying on task, and has an overall terrific day (from what they tell me at the end of their week). *We are all very excited about Student Leader Day each week.
Star of the Week evolves into Leader of the Week during the 2nd semester. Students are randomly chosen to be the Leader of the Week. During their week they meet with their teacher on Monday at lunch to plan their full leader day on Wednesday. Throughout the week they demonstrate leadership skills and are our line leader, but on Wednesday they are actually the teacher all day (Their classroom teacher is simply their side-kick, who also teaches the core subject lessons). Each Leader will get to teach a lesson to the class, about something he/she knows a lot about or is really interested in. The classroom teacher helps him/her plan his/her lesson on Monday at lunch. The Leader dresses professionally on Wednesday , but no worries if your child doesn't have a fancy dress or suit coat and tie, Mrs. Peters will help them with that too. It is a wonderful opportunity for every student to experience leading, teaching, guiding & helping his/her peers, time management, responsibility....and the pride and joy that goes with all of that. The Leader uses Mrs. Peters' computer to help with reporting attendance, gets the class lined up to go to and from specials, collects completed work, checks on students who needed help staying on task, and has an overall terrific day (from what they tell me at the end of their week). *We are all very excited about Student Leader Day each week.
Our first Star of the week was: Toby
Our first Star of the week was: Toby
Next Star of the week was: Silas
Next Star of the week was: Silas
Next Star of the week was: Eden
Next Star of the week was: Eden
Star of this week is: Lilah
Star of this week is: Lilah
SPECIALS SCHEDULE from 2019-2020:
SPECIALS SCHEDULE from 2019-2020:
Monday: Music and P.E.
Monday: Music and P.E.
Tuesday: Art
Tuesday: Art
Wednesday: Music
Wednesday: Music
Thursday: Library
Thursday: Library
Friday: P.E. and Library (Maker space)
Friday: P.E. and Library (Maker space)
Science Buddies (tbd)
Science Buddies (tbd)
Strings:
Strings:
Violin: Tuesday 10:30-11:00
Violin: Tuesday 10:30-11:00
Viola: Thursday 2:00-2:25
Viola: Thursday 2:00-2:25
Cello: Friday 10:30-11:00
Cello: Friday 10:30-11:00
Cub Chorus: Monday 1:15-1:50
Cub Chorus: Monday 1:15-1:50
RECESS AND LUNCH:
RECESS AND LUNCH:
- Each day third graders go to recess at 11:05 and then on to lunch at 11:30.
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Third Grade Homework
Third Grade Homework
In our classes, the only homework expectation for your child will be to read every day for hopefully 20 ( to 30) minutes . Our belief is that the homework is meant to be practice for skills learned in class. Occasionally I will send home math homework and give students a few days to complete it, but only if it is something I feel they need to practice more. If you are wondering about the homework, don't hesitate to contact us. Below are the guidelines for our homework.
In our classes, the only homework expectation for your child will be to read every day for hopefully 20 ( to 30) minutes . Our belief is that the homework is meant to be practice for skills learned in class. Occasionally I will send home math homework and give students a few days to complete it, but only if it is something I feel they need to practice more. If you are wondering about the homework, don't hesitate to contact us. Below are the guidelines for our homework.
Reading homework : please try to read every night.
Reading homework : please try to read every night.
Do the math homework , rarely, if assigned.
Do the math homework , rarely, if assigned.
Spend time outside.
Spend time outside.
Continue to eat right and exercise!
Continue to eat right and exercise!
*Practice your instrument a little , if you play one ....and if you don't....just listen to some great music!
*Practice your instrument a little , if you play one ....and if you don't....just listen to some great music!
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These are some web sites for choosing great books. Choose one and enjoy!
These are some web sites for choosing great books. Choose one and enjoy!
MATH resources:
MATH resources:
https://www.mathlearningcenter.org/families/bridges2 (choose grade 3)
https://www.mathlearningcenter.org/families/bridges2 (choose grade 3)
Class Photos
Class Photos
September photos
September photos
(Below are photos from last year's archeology project. We'll be doing this in October.)
Below: Chewonki will be coming soon.
Below: Chewonki will be coming soon.
