Class News

March 20, 2020

Dear Room 15 Students and Parents,

Hi! I wanted to reach out and let you know that I miss you so much! I know this is a difficult time, but we will make it through together. I will keep you updated as soon as I have any information.

Thanks!

Miss Kelly

Week of March 9, 2020

Accelerated Reader update- Our next goal is approaching quickly. The 3rd grade goal for the 2nd marking period (ends March 16) is 38 points.

JiJi Math update- I put some of our "school" JiJi content into the JiJi homework folder. If your child has not completed 66% of the program, there will be homework available for them to do to "catch up." The goal is to complete the program by the end of the school year.

Thanks for your support at home with multiplication and division practice. It is important that students are practicing facts nightly for homework. Students will be tested each Friday on their facts goal. Once students have completed "Top 21" multiplication and division (the last goal) they will be on "maintenance." That means they should continue to practice, making sure facts are memorized. This Friday students that have passed all of their multiplication goals will take an All Facts 0-10 multiplication quiz.

We still have two more field trips this year. On April 23, we will visit the Bolsa Chica Wetlands. On June 9, we will take a trip to the Centennial Heritage Museum/ Kellogg House.

Week of February 11, 2020

This week's homework is 20 minutes of nightly reading and multiplication/division facts practice. There will be a math sheet for homework on Wednesday that should be turned in Thursday. If your child is not at 54% completion on JiJi, they should be working on it for homework. The goal is to complete the program by the end of the year. Looking for more work at home? This is a great week to work on Mastery Club, Typing Club, JiJi Fluency, Journal Writing and/or January Math.

Thanks for your support at home with multiplication and division practice. It is important that students are practicing facts nightly for homework. Students will be tested each Friday on their facts goal. Once students have completed "Top 21" multiplication and division (the last goal) they will be on "maintenance." That means they should continue to practice, making sure facts are memorized.

Valentine's Day- Please have your student bring their Valentine cards and box/bag Friday (or earlier.) Students will exchange cards on Valentine's Day and celebrate with donuts in the morning.

Week of January 21, 2020

This week's homework is 20 minutes of nightly reading and multiplication/division facts practice. If your child is not at 45% completion on JiJi, they should be working on it for homework. The goal is to complete the program by the end of the year. Looking for more work at home? This is a great week to work on Mastery Club, Typing Club, JiJi Fluency, Journal Writing and/or January Math.

Thanks for your support at home with multiplication and division practice. It is important that students are practicing facts nightly for homework. Students will be tested each Friday (or earlier if they are ready) on their facts goal.

January Reading Logs- Please remind your child to record the books they have read.

Week of January 6, 2020

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a nice break. Thank you very much for the very nice class gift. I really appreciate it!

On Tuesday, January 14, our class will be taking a field trip to the Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach. Students will be going back in time on the Tongva Trail to learn about the local Native Americans. They should wear comfortable clothing and dress warm. We will eat lunch back at school. Permission slips were sent home today. Please sign and return.

January is off to a busy start! December reading logs are due tomorrow. Please support your child's nightly reading. The second marking period goal for Accelerated Reader is 38 points by March 16.

Thanks for your support at home with multiplication and division practice. It is important that students are practicing facts nightly for homework. Students will be tested each Friday (or earlier if they are ready) on their facts goal.

JiJi Math update- I put some of our "school" JiJi content into the JiJi homework folder. If your child has not completed 42% of the program, there will be homework available for them to do to "catch up." The goal is to complete the program by the end of the school year.

Week of December 16, 2019

I want to wish everyone a very Happy Holiday Season! Our class party is this Friday at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served. Parents are welcome. Thank you so much to our room moms- Kelly Blair, Kirsten Dunlap and Erika Alvarez for organizing the party. We are all looking forward to it!

The link below is for the wish list for the Gala donations for our class basket. The theme is 'Tween. You can purchase from the list and it will ship to Kelly Blair, our class basket chairperson.

www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/10I9RXF1PHUO8?ref_=wl_share

Our study of Multiplication and Division is underway. Please have your child study nightly for their facts test. Students will be tested each Friday on the facts they are working on. If they feel they are ready before Friday, they may test earlier in the week as long as there is time. Facts are tested in the following order- 5s, 2s, 4s, 8s, 3s, 6s, 9s and 7x7. Once a student passes, he/she moves to the next goal. Practice sheets are sent home weekly to help your child study. Thanks for your support!

We will not have written homework this week. Homework will be 20 minutes of reading each night and practicing multiplication and division facts. There is not a spelling test this week.

JiJi Math update- I put some of our "school" JiJi content into the JiJi homework folder. If your child has not completed 39% of the program, there will be homework available for them to do to "catch up." The goal is to complete the program by the end of the school year.

Report cards were sent home on Friday. Please return the envelope signed. I am so proud of the class, the progress they're making, and the effort they put into their school work. It was a great first trimester!

On Tuesday, January 14, our class will be taking a field trip to the Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach. Students will be going back in time on the "Tongva Trail" to learn about the local Native Americans. Permission slips will be sent home after the holiday break.

Week of December 2, 2019

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.

Please sign your child's November reading log. Reading logs are due Wednesday. Please check the Accelerated Reader tab to check in on upcoming goal dates. The CHOC Toy Drive takes place this week. We will be collecting new, unwrapped toys (approx. $10 value) for Children's Hospital of Orange County.

JiJi Math update- I put some of our "school" JiJi content into the JiJi homework folder. If your child has not completed 30% of the program, there will be homework available for them to do to "catch up." The goal is to complete the program by the end of the school year.

Week of November 12, 2019

This week's homework is 20 minutes of nightly reading. If your child is not at 24% completion on JiJi, they should be working on it for homework. The goal is to complete the program by the end of the year. Looking for more work at home? This is a great week to work on Mastery Club, Typing Club, JiJi Fluency, Journal Writing and/or November Math.

November Reading Logs- Please remind your child to record the books they have read.

We will be working on multiplication and division concepts over the next several weeks. I will be doing some pretesting this week and will keep you posted on facts that your child should be practicing at home. If you're ready to get started this week, we start with multiplication 10s, 5s and then 2s.

I wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you will be able to enjoy happy times with friends and family. I am thankful for the wonderful students you send me each day and the support you give to us in Room 15.

Week of October 28, 2019

Happy Halloween Week! This week's homework is 20 minutes of nightly reading. If your child is not at 18% completion on JiJi, they should be working on it for homework. October reading logs will be due this Thursday. Please sign your child's reading log.

Week of October 14, 2019

Conferences are next week. I sent home a reminder with your date and time today. The purpose of next week's conference is a goal setting meeting to discuss any individual concerns and/or celebrations of your 3rd grader. I will share with you some work samples and any other relevant class information. Students are invited to the conference but it is not mandatory. The schedule for next week is:

Monday 10/21-normal dismissal at 2:03 pm

Tuesday 10/22-early planning day dismissal at 1:06 pm

Wednesday 10/23- NON STUDENT DAY

Thursday 10/24-early planning day dismissal at 1:06 pm

Friday 10/25-normal dismissal at 2:03pm

JiJi Math update- I put some of our "school" JiJi content into the JiJi homework folder. If your child has not completed 15% of the program, there will be homework available for them to do to "catch up." The goal is to complete the program by the end of the school year.

I have posted the 3rd grade Accelerated Reader Goals under the "Accelerated Reader" Tab.

Week of October 7, 2019

Coding/Robotics started last Friday. Our class time will be every Friday from 1-1:55 p.m. I shifted our usual JiJi days to Monday and Thursday.

JiJi Math update- I put some of our "school" JiJi content into the JiJi homework folder. If your child has not completed 9% of the program, there will be homework available for them to do to "catch up." The goal is to complete the program by the end of the school year.

Week of September 16, 2019

We're getting in the swing of things here in Room 15. Nightly written homework begins next week. I will explain the homework expectations at Back to School Night. Starting this week, students should be reading nightly for 20 minutes.

Our weekly spelling story test is each Thursday. Any missed words on last Thursday's test will be written on the "Words to Learn" list in your child's homework folder. Please work with your child on the words. I will explain the spelling program at Back to School Night.

September 9, 2019

This week students were assigned a "Read All About Me" poster that is due on Friday. They will have a spelling practice sheet that will be sent home Wednesday and due on Thursday. Your child should bring their homework folder to school each day. Homework folders are collected each Friday.

September 5, 2019

Welcome to third grade! I know it will be a fantastic year. I am looking forward to getting to know each of my students and their families. I believe in creating a positive learning environment where each child can shine in their own special way.

Please check your child's "Seacliff" homework folder today. Please fill out and return the student release form and the information sheet for me.

Back-to-School Night is Thursday, September 19. I will be giving an overview of what 3rd grade is all about. Regular nightly homework will begin the week of September 16. Next week students will have a couple of introductory assignments.

You will find my contact information under the "Contact" tab at the top of the page. I'm happy to answer any questions.

I will keep you posted on class news on this website.

Third grade is so much fun! Can't wait to share it with you all.

Miss Kelly