3A 

2023-2024

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May 20 - May 31

                                                   

Aslam Alikum,

Wow, students are very excited for the school year to end. They worked very hard, I appreciate all the hard work and effort they put in this academic school year.

In ELA, students finished their persuasive writing, about Ice-cream Party.

In Math, students continued Module 20 and finished Module 17. They learned how to estimate in grams and kilograms. They also learned how to measure liquid volume.

In Science, students finished Chapter 5 and were tested. They visited the Science Lab and checked the Biom projects for Grade 7 students, which were very interesting.

They practiced their Arabic Nasheed, surah, and English song for tomorrow's performance inshallah.

This will be my final newsletter, I would like to express my gratitude for your continued support and partnership. It has been a pleasure watching your children grow and succeed. Wishing you a wonderful summer break.

   Important Reminders

(Dress Code for all students blue jeans and white shirt)

***P.S: Please let me know if any child will travel before 5/31/2024

** I-Ready & Raz-Kids are very helpful for your child, keep him/her practicing at home, 20 minutes of Math, and 20 minutes of Reading will nourish his/her knowledge.








May 6 - May 17

                                                   

Aslam Alikum,

Wow, students were extremely busy, revising, learning, and enjoying new activities.

Students were done with Teranova testing, they had several activities, coloring a huge zoo and using board chalk. Starting Monday, they will go back to their normal routine.

In ELA, students will continue working on their Comprehension skills, they will start a new writing assignment. They will also work on their drama scripts.

In Math, students finished Module 19 which is about describing angels & sides of shapes. They will be tested on Monday. They will start Module 20, which is about categorizing 2-dimensional shapes.

In Science, students finished Chapter 4 and were tested. They started Chapter 5 which is about the ecosystem.

In Social Studies, students learned about Recycling. They finished their project about 4 R's; Reuse, Refuse, Recycle & Reduce.


   Important Reminders

(Dress Code for all students blue jeans and white shirt)

***P.S: Please let me know if any child will travel before 5/31/2024

** I-Ready & Raz-Kids are very helpful for your child, keep him/her practicing at home, 20 minutes of Math, and 20 minutes of Reading will nourish his/her knowledge.

Have a great week and stay safe.

April 29- May 3

                                                   

Aslam Alikum,

The students are working very hard, learning new concepts in Math, writing letters in ELA, and understanding new topics in Science & Social Studies.

In ELA, students were tested in Unit 5. They wrote a friendly letter & exchanged with the students of 3B. It was a great & unique experience. They are starting a new Narrative Writing assignment, they will brainstorm and will start their first draft. They will continue revising their grammar, editing, and writing skills before the Teranova Exam.

In Math, students finished Module 18 which is about Graphs. They learned new vocabulary such as horizontal & vertical bar graphs. They used fractions on a number line, they used line plots to display measurement data. They solved one -& two-step problems.   

In Science, students finished Chapter 4, " & will be tested next week.

In Social Studies, students learned about Climate Change and how to help planet Earth and STOP Pollution.


   Important Reminders

***P.S: Please let me know if any child will travel before 5/31/2024

** To get your child ready for TerraNova testing, please keep his/her practicing I-Ready & Raz-Kids are very helpful for your child, keep him/her practicing at home, 20 minutes of Math, and 20 minutes of Reading will nourish their knowledge.

Have a great week and stay safe.

April 15- April 26

                                                   

Aslam Alikum,

The students were working very hard, they were very excited about the Science Fair. They did great, I'm very proud of them. They presented, were able to answer questions, and were very happy to show their work.

The Hidden Villa field trip was a great success, thank you to all the parents who chaperoned both 3A & 3B students, without you, our trip wouldn't be the same.

Students are done with both Math & Reading I-Ready testing. 

In ELA, students will start a new Narrative Writing assignment, they will brainstorm and start their first draft. They learned about possessives and adverbs. They finished Unit 5 lesson 25. They will continue revising their grammar, editing, and writing skills. 

In Math, students finished Module 15 which is about Comparing Fractions. They are starting Module 16 which is about Understanding Equivalent Fractions. They learned the vocabulary "Missing Pieces, Same Numerator, & Same Denominator". They solved word problems, they used fractions on a number line.

In Science, students finished lesson 2, Chapter 4, "Life Cycles of a Frog &  a Butterfly". They learned what is vertebrate & Invertebrate. 

In Social Studies, students finished their test about the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution. They will start learning about Pollution.


   Important Reminders

***P.S: Please let me know if any child will travel before 5/31/2024

** To get your child ready for TerraNova testing, please keep his/her practicing I-Ready & Raz-Kids are very helpful for your child, keep him/her practicing at home, 20 minutes of Math, and 20 minutes of Reading will nourish their knowledge.

Have a great week and stay safe.









Mar 11 - Mar 22

                                                   

Aslam Alikum,

The first ten days of Ramadan have passed, may Allah shower you and your family with health. Mashallah, many students are fasting, working hard, and are excited to fast the whole month.

Students got busy working on their Science Fair experiments, they searched their topics, gathered information, and concluded their experiments.

In ELA, students work on their Narrative Writing assignments, they are done with their first draft. They learned that adjectives can also be used to compare two or more nouns, (tall, taller, & the tallest). They also learned that adverbs can also be used to compare actions, (late, later & latest). They read several stories, they discussed the main idea & the details of each one. 

Students finished  Unit 5 Lesson 22,  and learned about Main Idea & Details. They learned about Adjectives & Adverbs in

In Math, students finished Module 13 which is about Fractions. They are revising before their test next Monday. They used number-line and manipulatives, to help them understand 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6 & 1/8.

In Science, students finished lesson 5, Chapter 3, "What are the life cycles of some plants?"  Next week students will revise and will be tested on Chapter 3. Students are finalizing their experiments for the Science Fair. They are working on their slides, editing,  and arranging their presentations.

In Social Studies, students learned about the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution.

   Important Reminders

** I-Ready & Raz-Kids are very helpful for your child, keep him/her practicing at home, 20 minutes of Math, and 20 minutes of Reading will nourish their knowledge.

Have a great week and stay safe.



   

Mar 4 - Mar 8

                                                   

Aslamu Alikum,

Ramadan Mubarak to all of you and your family members.

Students had a very busy week, starting with the Animal Show, it was a very unique experience. They touched, petted, and held different reptiles, I was very proud of them when they weren't hesitant to be part of the show.

Grade 12 students paid a visit to our class. Students gave a presentation about Pollution. The third graders were eager to learn about pollution, and asked many questions. They did an activity in small groups.

In ELA, students were done reading "The One & Only Ivan". Many thanks to the parents who made their experience an enjoyable one, by sending all the tasty & delicious snacks.

Students started Unit 4 Lesson 21, and will learn about Point of View. They will work on suffixes ed/ing. They will start their Narrative Writing, which is about a person they would like to be for one whole day.

In Math, students started Module 13 which is about Fractions. They are using manipulatives, to help them understand 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6 & 1/8.

In Science, students finished lesson 3 in Chapter 3, How do plants use leaves to make food? They learned "How does sunlight affect plant survival?".

In Social Studies, students finished the 3 branches of government, Legislative, Judicial & Executive, they did great in their test.

Students are starting to learn about democracy vs dictatorship.

   Important Reminders

** I-Ready & Raz-Kids are very helpful for your child, keep him/her practicing at home, 20 minutes of Math, and 20 minutes of Reading will nourish their knowledge.

Have a great week and stay safe.






     Feb 27 - Mar 1

                                                   

Aslamu Alikum,

Students had an amazing week, they enjoyed Eagle Run, their energy was contagious, and teachers joined them as well.

In ELA, students were surgeons, they wore gloves, masks & caps. They checked for Text Features in magazines, stories, and newspapers. They used their scissors to cut, and they glued many texts & pictures. They wrote which kind of Text Features they found. Students will be tested on Unit 4 next week.

Students are almost done reading the novel, "The One and Only Ivan". They learned about animals, their lives, and their habitats. They will continue studying the events of the story.

In Math, students finished Module 12 & were tested. They practiced telling the time to the minute using a number line and an analog clock. They also learned how to use am & pm to describe time. Next week, they will start Module 13, which is Fractions. 

In Science, students started Chapter 3, How Can You Classify Plants? They learned about different kinds of plants, trees, and flowers.

In Social Studies, students learned the 3 branches of government, Legislative, Judicial & Executive.

   Important Reminders:

** I-Ready & Raz-Kids are very helpful for your child, keep him/her practicing at home, 20 minutes of Math, and 20 minutes of Reading will nourish their knowledge.

Have a great week and stay safe.




       Feb 9 - Feb 23

                                                   

Aslamu Alikum,

Students had busy two weeks of activities, storytelling, and several quizzes. They listened to two stories from Author Asmaa Hussein. They were eager to ask her about her stories. They were very excited about the Eagle Run, which will be on 2/29. 

In ELA, students are reading the story,  "The One & Only Ivan". They are taking notes, underlining, and discussing, the character traits and the events in the story. They learned many facts about the animals in the story. They learned what is a figure of speech, (Simile, Metaphor, Personification & Onomatopiea). They learned about Text Features (illustrations, captions, labels, photos, headings..etc). They also learned why the author is using the text features. Next Monday, the students will use magazines to look for text features. They will be surgeons, they will wear masks, gloves, and caps. It will be a fun engaging activity.

Students will continue reading the novel next week, "The One and Only Ivan".

In Math, students finished Module 11 and started Module 12 which is about telling time. They practiced telling the time to the minute using a number line and an analog clock. They also learned how to use am & pm to describe time. Next week, students will continue lessons 4 & 5 in Module 12.

In Science, students finished Chapter 2, revised & were tested. They will start Chapter 3 which is about plants. They finished the Celery experiment, which they concluded, and wrote the hypothesis, and conclusion.

In Social Studies, students started a new chapter about government. They will learn about the Branches of government. 

Reminders: 

** I-Ready & Raz-Kids are very helpful for your child, keep him/her practicing at home, 20 minutes of Math, and 20 minutes of Reading will nourish their knowledge.

Have a great week and stay safe.







         Jan 26 - Feb 2

                                                   

Aslamu Alikum,

Students had an amazing 100 days of School, they had several activities and worked with their peers. They tasted, colored, and wrote 100 things. They had a great time working together, assisting each other, and enjoying their time.

In ELA, students were tested in Unit 3. They started reading the story,  "The One & Only Ivan". They are taking notes, underlining, and discussing, the character traits and the events in the story. They worked in groups on their fluency, and they practiced a new play. They are very excited to show their acting skills.

Students will continue reading the novel next week, "The One and Only Ivan".

In Math, students finished Module 10, addition & subtraction within 1,000. They practiced by estimating to the nearest hundreds, tens & ones. They learned different strategies to solve word problems. They will start Module 11, which is about Perimeter. Students will explore and find the perimeter of polygons. They will estimate and measure the perimeter of the polygon using inch and centimeter rulers.

In Science, students finished lesson 6 in Chapter 2.  They did several experiments learning about shadows. They took their class outside, looking for their shadows at different times of the day.

In Social Studies, students had their test on the Gold Rush in California, they started a new chapter about Citizenship, and they are learning about responsibilities as citizens.

Reminders: 

** I-Ready & Raz-Kids are very helpful for your child, keep him/her practicing at home, 20 minutes of Math, and 20 minutes of Reading will nourish their knowledge.

Have a great week and stay safe.











            Jan 22 - Jan 26

                                                    

Aslamu Alikum,

Students are excited for the 100 days on Friday, they will have several activities to work on with their peers. They will count, taste, color, and write 100 things.

In ELA, students read Unit 3 Lesson 15, "The Extra Good Sunday", discussed, and wrote the character traits. They worked in pairs on their fluency, and they practiced how to read with expression to make their voices show what the characters say, think, and feel. They learned the difference between formal and informal dialogue. Students will have a Unit Theme Test next week (Unit 3).

Students will start their first novel next week, "The One and Only Ivan".

In Math, students started Module 10, addition & subtraction within 1,000. They practiced by estimating to the nearest hundreds, tens & ones. 

In Science, students finished lesson 5 in Chapter 2.  They did several experiments in class.

In Social Studies, students finished the Chapter on the Gold Rush in California, they finished their project about the Boom Cities. They learned about Levi Strauss, his invention, and his business. They will have an exam on Wednesday.

Reminders: 

(Follow instructions & Choose the district's report code)

** I-Ready & Raz-Kids are very helpful for your child, keep him/her practicing at home, 20 minutes of Math, and 20 minutes of Reading will nourish their knowledge.

Have a great week and stay safe.



                               Jan 8 - Jan 12

                                                    

Aslamu Alikum,

Welcome back everyone, I hope all the families rested and enjoyed the winter break. Alhamdullah I performed Umrah, it was amazing and I am trying to recover from the jetlag.

Students are back to their routine, they had several activities for the first 2 days, but now we are at full speed. They had Character Day on Wednesday, and they read with 8th graders who came and visited our class. 

In ELA, students read Unit 3 Lesson 14, they read, "Aero & Officer Mike", discussed, and summarized the story. They learned what the author's opinion is about.  They also learned what evidence & facts the author used in the story. They worked in groups and had a card game to explain what is the meaning of persuading, informing, and entertaining. 

Students are going to start a new topic in their narrative writing. They are writing about a person they would be for one whole day. Students will start their first novel in mid-January, "The One and Only Ivan".

In Math, students finished 4 lessons in Module 9, addition & subtraction strategies. They practiced by doing addition & subtraction fluency each morning.

In Science, students finished lesson 3 in Chapter 2.  They read the lesson and answered the questions.

In Social Studies, students started learning about the Gold Rush in California, they watched a video, students took notes and next week they will start their project about the Boom Cities. They will work in groups, to create a business plan and advertisement that will show what people did during that time.

Enjoy a long weekend with your children. 

Reminders: 

** I-Ready & Raz-Kids are very helpful for your child, keep him/her practicing at home, 20 minutes of Math, and 20 minutes of Reading will nourish their knowledge.

Have a great week and stay safe.




Dec 11 - Dec 15

Aslamu Alikum,

Students had an amazing week, they were engaged in different activities. they finished I-Ready Reading Testing, and they attended a story time via Zoom. The author is "Rifk Ebeid", a Palestinian author. She read the story "Baba, What Does My Name Mean?". It was a unique experience. They had several questions and were very excited to listen to the story.

In ELA, students read Unit 3 Lesson 13, they read, "Yonder Mountains", discussed, and summarized the story. They learned many homophones in Phonics. They wrote the comparison between 3 characters in the story.

Students are working on the final draft of their narrative writing.

In Math, students are almost done with Module 8, they practiced how to find unknown factors in a multiplication and division equation. They learned how to solve a two-step problem.  They will revise Module 8 and will be tested. Students will start Module 9 after the Winter Break.

In Science, students finished lesson 2 in Chapter 2.  They answered the questions about Energy and its Forms. 

In Social Studies, students studied a new tribe and started their Art Native American Project which will be done by the end of next week.

Reminders: 

** I-Ready & Raz-Kids are very helpful for your child, keep him/her practicing at home, 20 minutes of Math, and 20 minutes of Reading will nourish their knowledge.

Have a great week and stay safe.













Dec 4 - Dec 8

Aslamu Alikum,

Students had a very busy week, they were very excited to attend STEAM night.  It was great seeing my students and their parents on STEAM night. Googlers visited GIS, and the students attended one computer lab lesson with them. 

In ELA, students finished Unit 3 Lesson 12, they read, "Tops & Bottoms", discussed, and summarized the story. They learned many homophones in Phonics.

Students continued editing their narrative writing and editing it with their peers.

In Math, students finished Module 7, which is multiplication and division.. They will revise Module 7 and will be tested. Students will start Module 8.

In Science, students finished lesson 2 in Chapter 2.  They learned about Energy and its Forms. 

In Social Studies, students studied a new tribe, and how Native Americans lived, ate, and hunted.

Students read a story "Different Just Like Me", about bullying, and discussed how they can react to different situations.

Reminders: 

Math Test on Tuesday 12/12

** I-Ready & Raz-Kids are very helpful for your child, keep him/her practicing at home, 20 minutes of Math, and 20 minutes of Reading will nourish their knowledge.

Have a great week and stay safe.




Nov 20 - Dec 1

Aslamu Alikum,

Students had a restful break and came back at full speed to read, write, and share their experiences.

The students had several tests, Unit 2 Theme Test, Chapter 1 Science, and Module 6 Test. Their scores show their hard work and effort.

In ELA, students started Unit 3, they read, discussed, and learned how to search for non-fiction text features. 

They read the poem "It's Pouring Plurals", and underlined all the plurals. They made a very creative activity, an umbrella with plural raindrops. They enjoyed a great ELA activity.

Students continued their narrative writing by writing the first draft and editing it with their peers.

In Math, students started Module 7, which is multiplication and division.. They are practicing how to use subtraction in division equations. They are using equal groups and number lines to solve their word problems.

In Science, students revised Chapter 1 and were tested, and started Chapter 2. It is about Energy and its Forms. 

In Social Studies, students started a new chapter about Native Americans which they discussed. They learned the names of each tribe and the features of each one. They started their new project, and they highlighted, cut, and glued their work to an individual folder.

In Art, students chose an animal, drew, and wrote the characteristic.

Reminders: 

** I-Ready & Raz-Kids are very helpful for your child, keep him/her practicing at home, 20 minutes of Math, and 20 minutes of Reading will nourish their knowledge.

Have a great week and stay safe.


Nov 6  - Nov 17

Aslamu Alikum,

Students had an amazing field trip with all your support and help.

Our third graders had so much fun as well as their parents. A big thank goes to all the chaperones, and parents who went shopping for us and prepared delicious lunch.

In ELA, students finished 5 lessons in  Unit 2, and they are revising the whole unit this week.  They were introduced to shades of meaning, they used their dictionaries to look for words with strong meanings. They will work on more topics for cause and effect and sequencing in a story. In their writing skills, students are starting a new topic in their narrative writing.

In Math, students finished Module 5 and started Module 6, which is division.. They are practicing how to use subtraction in division equations. They are using counters, and number lines to solve their word problems.

By the end of this week, students will finish Module 6 and will revise it. Module 6 test will be on Monday.

In Science, students finished lesson 3 in Forces & Motion. They did several experiments to understand the concept of friction, speed & motion.

In Social Studies, students are done with California Region's Project. 

Students will start a new chapter about Native Americans which will require one big Art project. We will need parents' help to work on them.

In Art, students were very creative in finishing an out-of-the-box piece of work, each one had his own way of being creative. Their work was amazing.

Reminders:

 ***    Remember to sign up for Parent-Teacher Conference

** I-Ready & Raz-Kids are very helpful for your child, keep him/her practicing at home, 20 minutes of Math, and 20 minutes of Reading will nourish their knowledge.

Have a great week and stay safe.



Oct 23  - Nov 3

Aslamu Alikum,

Students had a great week, they are using their manipulatives, colors, and white boards. 

In ELA, students finished 3 lessons in  Unit 2, and they are using their dictionaries to learn the meaning of their vocabulary. They worked on their narrative writing and worked in groups for their reading circles. They are discussing causes and effects while reading stories. They are learning to write their sentences with (will) when things will happen in the future.

In Math, students finished Module 5 and will revise it. They will have their test on Monday. They practiced by playing several Math Games and morning drills. They learned multiples of 10, and what is the meaning of 2 tens (20), etc.

Next week, they will start Module 6 which will be about Division.

In Science, students started lesson 3 in Forces & Motion. 

In Social Studies, students are done with California Regions, next week they will start their Project.

In Art, students made a beautiful Fall Tree, colored with different colors. They are very artistic. They finished their art project and are very proud of their work.

Reminders:

** Wednesday 11/1/2023 is a short day, dismissal is at 12:30 pm

*** Math test is on Monday 11/6/2023. (students already practiced in class).

**** Trader Joe's Field Trip is on 11/9/2023, please sign the form and return it ASAP.

*****California Project materials are due on 11/8/2023.

*** I-Ready & Raz-Kids are very helpful for your child, keep him/her practicing at home, 20 minutes of Math, and 20 minutes of Reading will nourish their knowledge.

Have a great week and stay safe.

   





Oct 16 - Oct 20

Aslamu Alikum,

Students had a very busy week, learning, working, playing, and coloring.

They work in groups, they enjoy Reading Groups, which they do 3 times a week. They read, discuss, and answer comprehension questions.

In ELA, they started Unit 2 and worked on their phonics. They worked in groups to find out the meanings of their new vocabulary. They planned their own Picture Book, after reading the story "What Do Illustrators Do?"

They understood the meaning of the word "dummy", which means 'A picture book dummy is a three-dimensional work-in-progress to organize the text, illustrations, pacing, and rhythm as a prototype for the final, published picture book'. They all became illustrators, they planned, took notes, and wrote their own stories. 

In Math, students finished Module 4 and revised it. They will have their test tomorrow. They practiced by playing several Math Games and morning drills.

They will start Module 5 which will be about Multiples of 10.

In Science, students started lesson 1 in Forces & Motion.

In Social Studies, students are working very hard, discussing, highlighting, and answering questions about California Regions.

In Art, students used their Oil pastels to draw "Bats over the Moon". They learned the technique of mixing colors and combining them. They did an awesome job and I am very proud of them!!. 

Reminders:

**** Math test is on Tuesday 10/24/2023. (students already practiced in class).

*** I-Ready & Raz-Kids are very helpful for your child, keep him/her practicing at home, 20 minutes of Math, and 20 minutes of Reading will nourish their knowledge.

Have a great week and stay safe.


Oct 2 - Oct 11

Aslamu Alikum,

Students ended their week with a great presentation in their first sunnah assembly., 

In ELA, they revised Unit 1, revised phonics, vocabulary, and compound sentences. They are working on their writing assignments.

They had their first Theme Unit Test. They started Unit 2 this week. They are working on sequence events, verb to be, and editing and revising.

In Math, students finished Module 3 and had their test. They started Module 4, "Apply Multiplication Properties as Strategies". They are finding different ways to relate the numbers. They are finding addition equations. They are multiplying by zero and using addition-related equations.

In Science, students will start a new chapter Forces & Motion.

In Social Studies, students are almost done with their California State symbols project. They did an awesome job, taking notes.

In Art, students completed the zoo area. They used their imagination to complete the project. It will be graded as a Math Project.

Reminders:

No School on Friday 10/13/2023, Teachers in Service Day.

I will update you on the field trip by the end of this week.

Have a great week.











Sep 25 - Sep 29

Aslamu Alikum,

Students had a great week, sharing, working in groups, enjoying the sun, and playing outdoors.

In ELA, they read the story "Robert Clemente". The story was about a football player, who died in a car crash. They compared him to a basketball player who also died in a helicopter crash. They used a T-Chart to write their comparison. They watched a video, took notes, and used them in writing their T-Chart. They learned about plurals and adding (s) & (es) to the nouns. They learned what cause & effect means and how to differentiate between them. 

They went to the book fair, several times during lunch, and purchased what they wanted to read.

In Math, students finished Module 3, how to multiply with 2&4, 3&6, and 5&10. They learned how to add double facts. The problem of the day & the exit ticket is helping them to show their understanding of each topic. 

In Science, students learn about skills scientists use, how scientists communicate, what questions scientists answer, and what tools scientists use. Next week, students will have a short test to wrap it up before starting Forces & Motion.

In Social Studies, students learned the facts about California, they took notes and filled in their information before starting their California State symbols project.

In Art, they learned how to count unit squares and cut and paste the area of rectangles. They colored animals to fit in their zoo area. They used their imagination to complete the project.


All students will take home their Math workbook and book to revise for their Math assessment on Wednesday (Module 3). On Monday, students will revise Module 3 and will start Module 4. 

Reminders:

Math test Module 3 on Wednesday

ELA Unit 1 Theme test on Thursday & Friday

Have a great week.














Sep 11 - Sep 22



Aslamu Alikum,

Students are getting into their routine, reading, writing, cutting, gluing, and feeling acknowledged.

In ELA, they read the story "Pop's Bridge". The story was about 2 boys, whose dads worked in building the Golden Gate Bridge. They learned how to use a Venn diagram to compare and contrast 2 characters. They practiced the difference between simple & compound sentences, and what is proper & common nouns. Students are more comfortable searching for vocabulary words in the dictionary, in an alphabetical order.

In Math, students learned how to relate multiplication and area.  They counted, added, divided, and drew unit squares. They added and multiplied the unit areas. They start the lesson with the problem of the day and work alone to show their understanding by answering an exit ticket to each lesson.   

In Science, students experimented with the reaction of vinegar on an egg. and how the shell dissolved and became bouncy. They waited 2 days to write their conclusions. They understand, discuss, and write their hypothesis, steps, and conclusion. I am sharing with you a picture of how the Scientific method is practiced by them.

In Social Studies, students learned the abbreviation for all 50 states. They learned how to outline a map of North & South America, using a permanent marker, 

In Art, they learned how to do a 3D shape, by using 2 separate sheets, coloring, cutting, and gluing them to have their final project. The students are very proud to show their Multiplication City Array next to our classroom. Please check their work, it feels great to get acknowledged.


All students will take home their Math workbook and book to revise for their Math assessment next Tuesday (Module 2). On Monday, students will revise Module 2 and will start Module 3. Feel free to allow them to revise over the weekend. 

Reminders:

Math test Module 2 on Tuesday

Have a great weekend.

Sep 4 - Sep 8



Aslamu Alikum,

Students finished their Iready Reading assessment (Yayy). Next week students will have an I-ready Math assessment.

In ELA, they read the story "The Trial of Cardigan Jones". Students learned how to use the dictionary in alphabetical order. The story was about a trial, they looked for evidence and practiced new vocabulary words. They practiced their phonics and spelling words. They are writing in their daily journals. 

In Math, students practiced multiplication on a number line, and how to use bar models. They wrote their own number problem and drew many 

bar models. They had addition and subtraction drills.

In Science, students observed how a cookie can float or sink, they had an awesome time discussing and writing their hypothesis, steps, and conclusion. 

In Social Studies, they searched for the 7 continents and 5 oceans in their word search. They started their mini book for the 7 continents.

In Art, they learned how to draw and color bubbles and how to see them with a reflection inside each bubble. They are great artists.

All students packed their Math workbook and book to revise for their Math assessment next Tuesday. On Monday, students will revise Module 1, together in our Math lesson. Feel free to allow them to revise over the weekend. 

Reminders:

I-ready assessment will take place on these days

Math    Sep 11-Sep 15

Math Assessment Module 1 on Tuesday, Sep 12.

Have a great weekend.

Aug 27 - Sep 1


Aslamu alikum,,

Thank you for coming to Back to School Night. I uploaded the PowerPoint for Back to School Night at the top 


Students had a very busy week, in ELA, they read the story "A Fine, Fine School". Students reviewed the story structure and practiced their phonics and spelling words. They started to get into their daily routine.

In Math, students counted equal groups, drew, and used counters and colored arrays. They added and, multiplied by using repeated addition. They had daily Math drills. They learned how to write a multiplication equation, and how to explain it.

In Science, students learned what is a scientific method, by observing the reaction of vinegar and baking soda.

In Social Studies, they learned how to draw a compass rose, and watched a video about the continents. 

The visit of the Fire Fighter's Truck to our school today, was very beneficial. Students discussed several scenarios of when to dial 911, and shared stories of their own experience. They went inside the fire truck and had a tour. I hope they shared some of the topics with the families.

Google emails and passwords:

The school admin resets all passwords, please do not change them as we will be assessing all students starting Tuesday September 5th.


Reminders:

I-ready assessment will take place on these days:

Reading Sep 5-Sep 8

Math    Sep 11-Sep 15

Have a great long weekend.










Aug 16 - Aug 25

Students of 3A are working very hard to adjust to our daily schedule. They worked in pairs and groups talking and discussing what they did during summer, and playing group games as well. They started to add and subtract in fact's drill which they really enjoyed. They read many stories and discussed the characters, setting, and plot. I assessed the whole class this week in Math and Reading. Next week, we will start with our curriculum.

Waiting to see you all on Wednesday 30th August - Back to School Night.

Important Days:

Picture Day is on Monday 28th August.

I-ready assessment will take place on these days:

Reading Sep 5-Sep 8

Math    Sep 11-Sep 15

Aslamu Alikum,

I am excited to be teaching your child, I hope your child will learn and explore new techniques in all subjects. Please read the welcome letter on Google Site for 3A with your child. All teachers who will be teaching your child are on the home page, take your time to introduce them to your child.

            Important Tips:

** Make sure to bring all supplies to school on Wednesday. It’s easier to purchase a reusable water bottle and lunch bag.

** Your child will use their emails, make sure he/she knows their school email and password as we will be using it to log in to Raz-kids and I-ready.

**  Place ALL supplies and books in one large box labeled. Then, label the box with the student's name on it and the classroom. They will be sorting their own supplies, so it's better to have them in a box rather than separately or in a reusable bag. Bring that on Wednesday morning.

** I am sending a homework sheet to all parents, please fill it out and send it back on Thursday.

       See you on Wednesday, inshallah.

        Ms. Mona