Third Grade News 5/10/13
(posted by Linda Martinez; 05/13/13)
Science
Your child will be taking their final assessement on either Thursday or Friday, depending on where their homeroom class is in the lessons. Please check your child's planner for the day that they will be having their test. The study guide will come home tomorrow to help them review for the test.
History
Please remember to send in a shoe box for your child's history project this week if you have not already done so!
Third Grade News 5/3
(posted by Dana Chelak; 05/03/13)
MAP testing
MAP testing is next week for third grade. Please remind your child how important it is that they take their time and do their best so we can see how much they’ve learned over the course of the year. You will receive their scores at the end of the school year.
13 Colonies
After our second half of the 13 Colonies unit, we’ll be creating 13 Colonies TVs. For this IN SCHOOL project, students will need to bring in a shoe box with a lid. Please send in the shoe box between May 13 and 15th. **PLEASE CUT OUT A 7 IN. BY 5 IN. SQUARE in the center of the box.** You can do this with a box cutter.
Field Trip
We’ll be going on our final field trip on Monday, May 20th to Four Mile Historic Park. Field trip forms are in your child’s Friday folder.
Parent's Night Out
The final Parent’s Night Out will be Friday, May 17th from 3:35-10pm with Mr. Todd, Mrs. Martinez, and Mrs. Baca. Sign up today!!
Permission Slip
Reading Log
Please print the final reading log. It is due on May 17th.
Third Grade News 4/25/13
(posted by Kimber Jimenez; 04/25/13)
Field Trip!
On Tuesday, April 30, Mrs. Jimenez & Mrs. Silvers // Wednesday, May 1, Mrs. Martinez & Ms. Chelak, are scheduled to attend the Wildlife Experience Field Trip as part of the Lost in the Amazon STEM unit. Students will leave at 9:10 and return at 11:30 Students will eat lunch upon returning to school. Students will need to bring a warm jacket. Chaperones will be contacted by homeroom teachers.
History
On Wednesday, May 1, students will take the first part of their Thirteen Colonies test. This test will consist of labeling the Thirteen Colonies on a map. On Thursday, May 2, students will take the second part of their Thirteen Colonies test. This test will consist of comprehension questions. Please make sure your child studies their history textbook, history notebook, and Thirteen Colonies map.
Science
Starting next week students will be starting their last science unit, Water. The Water Module provides students with experiences to explore the properties of water, changes in water, interactions between water and other earth materials, and how humans use water as a natural resource.
Dress of Choice
We will have another Dress of Choice Day on Friday, May 3.
Reading Logs
Don't forget! Reading logs are due Wednesday, May 1!!
Third Grade News 4/19/12
(posted by Linda Martinez; 04/19/13)
STEM
The 3rd graders are having a great study of GPS and are loving what they have been learning in STEM this past week. We will continue to have STEM next week as well. We will have a field trip on April 30th (Silvers & Jimenez) and May 1st (Chelak & Martinez) to wrap up our STEM weeks. If you would like to chaperone the field trip please contact your child's homeroom teacher.
History
We began our last history unit on the 13 Colonies. We will have 3 different assessments on this unit: a map quiz, a quiz over Lessons 1-8, and a culminating project at the end of the unit. Stay tuned for exact dates for the assessments as they get closer.
No School
Enjoy a nice long weekend next weekend. We do not have school on April 26th.
Third Grade News 4/12/13
(posted by Leslie Silvers; 04/19/13)
HISTORY
The EXPLORERS UNIT TEST will be held on Tuesday, April 16th for Mrs. Jimenez and Mrs. Martinez. The test will be on Wednesday, April 17th for Ms. Chelak and Mrs. Silvers. This is due to GPS STEM scheduling.
STEM
GPS: Lost in the Amazon Unit begins this week. It will culminate in a field trip to the Wildlife Experience!
DRA
DRA testing for Mrs. Jimenez's and Mrs. Martinez's reading groups will take place Tuesday, April 16th. The tests will occur during the school day, so there is no need to sign up with each reading teacher.
Third Grade News 4/4/13
(posted by Kimber Jimenez; 04/12/13)
No School 4/9/13
This Tuesday, April 9, we will NOT have school due to testing. PLEASE make sure your child is signed up for testing with their READING teacher. The sign-up link is on the left under links.
Late Start Wednesday 4/10/13
This Wednesday, April 10, we will have a late start. We will start school at 11:05.
STEM
Starting Friday, April 12, Third Grade will be starting STEM. Students will be learning about the Lost in the Amazon GPS unit. The unit will end May 1.
History: Early Explorers
We have started learning about the Early Explorers in History. Due to STEM Mrs. Martinez and Mrs. Jimenez will have their Early Explorers history exam on Tuesday, April 16. Mrs. Silvers and Ms. Chelak will have their Early Explorers history exam on Wednesday, April 17. Students will need to study their timeline, textbook, and study guide.
Third Grade News 3/22
(posted by Linda Martinez; 03/22/13)
April 9th is reserved for Spring DRA testing. Please sign up with your child's reading teacher. The sign up is under the links section on the left.
Class Pictures
Class pictures will be on April 8th.
Science Test
In science we've been studying the human body- bones, muscles, joints and finger prints! Our test on the human body will be on Thursday, April 4th. A study guide will come home on Monday, April 1st.
Butterfly Pavilion
Thank you to all the parents who helped out with the Butterfly Pavilion field trip. The kids had a great time and the staff was impressed with how much our kids knew!
Spring Gala
(posted by Linda Martinez; 03/13/13)
Check out the fantastic lineup of our Third Grade Teacher Pigs and Donations of Time. So many great things at this year’s Gala, so do not forget to RSVP!
Teacher Donations of Time:
Indoor Rock Climbing with Ms. Chelak;
Fun at Family Sports Center with Ms. Jimenez;
5kRun/"Slog" (slow jog) with Ms. Martinez;
Movies with Ms. Silvers;
Bowling with Ms. Christy;
An Afternoon of Bowling with Ms. Bartlett and Ms. Wanninger, and
Play Miniature Golf with Ms. Bartlett and Ms. Wanninger.
Service Club
(posted by Linda Martinez; 03/12/13)
The American Academy Service Club will be volunteering for a third time this Saturday, March 16th at Café 180 in Englewood. Café 180 is a restaurant that serves homemade pizza’s, fresh soups, sandwiches and salads. They encourage patrons to pay what they can afford and allow them to volunteer in the restaurant to pay for their meal if they are otherwise unable to.
The American Academy Service Club has been volunteering here for three years now and would like to invite families to dine with us this Saturday between 11:00-2:00 as we prepare, serve and even help clean-up after you. The restaurant is a non-profit and runs mostly off of volunteers; therefore all money spent on meals here goes directly back to serving those in need.
There will be many third-sixth graders volunteering this Saturday and we look forward to seeing you there!
Third Grade News 3/8/13
(posted by Linda Martinez; 03/08/13)
History
We will be concluding our unit on the Earliest Americans this week. Your student will be completing a diorama in class that will be the assessment for this unit. They will be coming home with a list of materials that they need to supply for their group. Thank you for helping them to be prepared for their group project.
Science Night
K-6 students can join Ms. Hunt, Ms. Anderson and Ms. Bostick for a fun night of St. Patrick's-themed science fun (think GREEN), while Mom and Dad have a night out on Friday March 15th from 4pm – 10pm! Students are invited to pack their jammies and sleeping bags to get cozy for the movie later on. Cost is $35.00/student, $25.00 for each additional sibling.
Science
We will begin our science unit on the Human Body on Thursday. Stay tuned for details about the upcoming assessment.
Third Grade News 3/1/13
(posted by Kimber Jimenez; 03/08/13)
Tribe Diorama
In history, students will create a diorama on their assigned tribe. This will be an IN CLASS assignment. However, students will need to research their tribe and bring in pictures and supplies on Monday, March 11th, to start designing their diorama. Students need to include: landscape, shelter, animals, foods, arts, and dress/clothing of their tribe. Groups will need to bring in a sturdy base/board, clay/play dough, objects, labels, and something to secure their objects and labels. MATERIALS WILL NOT BE SUPPLIED BY THE TEACHER. It is the GROUPS responsibility to assign roles of who is bringing what. Students have the rubric but it is also posted on my website under downloads. Presentations start on Wednesday, March 13. Thank you!
Field Trip!
BUTTERFLY PAVILION:
On Tuesday, March 19th, 2013 we will be going on a field trip to the Butterfly Pavilion in conjunction with our Life Structures Science Unit. To save money, we are looking for parent drivers. If you would like to drive, please let me know how many children you can fit in your car (including your own child). Any additional parents to chaperone are more than welcome!
***PLEASE make sure if you are driving ANY child you download the “Authorization to Use a Private Vehicle” form at http://americanacademyk8.org/forms.aspx and return it to the office as soon as possible. It is very important that if you are driving someone else’s child you are obeying the speed limits!
We will need students to pack a sack lunch. Please no lunch boxes please. We will also have to keep an eye out on the weather as this field trip is outside. Field trip permission forms will be coming home soon.
TCAP Testing!
We will have TCAP testing on Tuesday, March 5th through Friday, March 8th. These tests will start promptly at 8:20 am. PLEASE make sure that your child is present, well rested, fed, and on time. If they are late or absent they will have to complete their test on the make-up days. Also, if parents could volunteer to bring in a healthy snack for the kids during testing that would be greatly appreciated!
NO Late Start 3/6/13
On Wednesday, March 6th, we will NOT have a late start Wednesday! School will start at its regular time due to TCAP testing.
UPDATE
(posted by Dana Chelak; 02/26/13)
Science
Due to the snow day, our science test and home/ school connection hw will now be on Thursday, February 28th!
Third Grade News
(posted by Dana Chelak; 02/22/13)
24 Challenge Club
There are still spots open in Spring 24 Challenge Club. It begins March 5th, so get those permissions slips in! Visit the ECA website for details about signing up!
Crayfish
You can download the crayfish review sheet on the left if you want to get a head start on studying. We’ll also be completing it in class next week. If you are interested in having one of our crayfish as pets, please return the permission slip in your child’s Friday Folder. Our crayfish test is on Wednesday, Feb. 27th.
Drivers Needed
Ms. Chelak’s class still needs drivers for our March 19th field trip to the Butterfly Pavilion! Please contact her if you are able to help out.
History
We’ll be starting our next history unit, Earliest Americans, on Thursday. Instead of a traditional assessment, students will creating dioramas in class to show off their knowledge!
Third Grade News 2/15/13
(posted by Leslie Silvers; 02/12/13)
DRESS CODE
The Third Grade Team has seen many dress code infractions recently. Kids need to wear a belt daily, unless in elastic waist pants. Shoes need to adhere to the policy. Girls' hair and jewelery accessories need to follow the policy. Review the tights and leggings rules too. Please be sure to review the Dress Code policy to make sure your student is in compliance:
http://www.americanacademyk8.org/aastaffhome/bod/policies/StudentUniformPolicy.pdf
SHOUT OUTS
We are proud of student efforts on their first round of testing. Thank you for sending in the healthy snacks to keep their minds sharp! Our students showed tremendous vigor in raising funds for Jump Rope for Heart health! Finally, a huge THANK YOU to all of our room moms and parents who put on such a wonderful, healthy, delicious Valentine Breakfast Party!
Science
Students are excited to have crayfish in our rooms for Investigation 3 in Structures of Life. The assessment for CRAYFISH will be Wed. Feb. 27th.
PARENTS NIGHT OUT!
Mr. Todd, Mrs. Baca (Lusk), and Mrs. Martinez will host Parent’s Night Out on Friday February 22nd from 3:35-10:00.
Make a date for mom and dad and leave the kids at school for the evening! You'll have a relaxing night out, and your kids will have fun with teachers they know and like while eating pizza, doing activities, watching a movie and just hanging out.
Grade: K-8
Fee: $35.00/student
Starts: Friday, 2/22, 4/12, and 5/17
Time: 3:35 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: AA gym, cafeteria and playground (weather-permitting)
Sign up before the space fills up!!
http://www.americanacademyk8.org/aastaffhome/frontoffice/downloads/2013ActivityPermissionSlip_PNO2-22-13.pdf
YEARBOOKS
Buy Yearbooks Online Before They are Gone!
This year, like last, you can buy student yearbooks online ONLY, and you can buy them NOW! The deadline for purchase is April 1st. Visit the LifeTouch Yearbook website (https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob ) use the AA school code (8028613) and fill out your payment information. Once the deadline passes, there is no way for your child to get a yearbook.
Pictures:
We are in need of yearbook photos and would REALLY appreciate it if parents could help us by uploading your own pictures this year. It’s very easy to do, you go to the website and put in the code to register. You will get an email back and then can upload 5 pictures at a time to your grade level folder on the website.
Submit candid school photos for consideration in the yearbook. To submit photos to the yearbook staff, go to community.lifetouch.com and register with the following access code: CQTENZ
We really want to get every kid in the yearbook several times, so we prefer group pictures. I think the new IPhone pictures will upload, but most other pictures taken on a phone aren’t high enough quality for the yearbook.
Third Grade News 2/8/13
(posted by Linda Martinez; 02/08/13)
Vikings
We had a great Viking raid today. We surprised the 4th graders by raiding their classrooms and then all the 3rd graders got to raid each other during recess. They loved getting to reinact what a raid would have been like back in the Viking days (minus taking people as slaves). We will give our asessment on Monday to complete our unit of study.
Science
We will resume our science until on Structures of Life on Wednesday. We have a crayfish in our rooms for our next investigation. Stay tuned for when the assessment will be.
TCAP
We will be administering reading TCAP on Monday & Tuesday next week. Please make sure you feed your child a healthy breakfast and that they get a good night's sleep so they are prepared and rested for their tests each morning. We know that they will do a great job!
Valentine Party
We will be having our Valentine parties on Thursday after math. We will be having a breakfast party. Please make sure your child makes a Valentine bag or box at home and bring it in on Thursday. Please make sure your child brings in a Valentine for each child in their class so that no one is left out.
Third Grade News 2/1/13
(posted by Kimber Jimenez; 02/08/13)
Jump Rope & Hoops for Hearts
Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart are sponsored by the American Heart Association to raise awareness and funds to combat heart disease and stroke, two of the leading causes of death in the United States. Basically the kids ask for donations, and then they jump rope to “earn” those donations. Last year American Academy raised over $10,000!
As an added incentive for every dollar the student brings in they will receive one inch of duct tape to be used to tape me to the wall! Also if we reach our goal of $12000 students will receive a “Jump Rope/ Hoops Dress of Choice Day” on February 14th.
Collection envelopes will be due Tuesday February 12th.
Elementary will do Jump Rope for Heart will take place on February 14th during normal specials time.
History: Vikings
We are going to continue learning about the Vikings in History.
On Friday, February 8th, 2013 Third Grade is going to have a Viking Raid. We are asking students to make a CARDBOARD circular shield (with some sort of handle to carry the shield) and a sword. Please have your child construct and paint their shield and sword AT HOME. They need to bring their shield and sword to school on Friday, February 8th to participate in the raid. Do NOT send the supplies in before Friday. If you or your child has any questions about the raid please feel free to email your homeroom teacher.
Our Viking TEST will be on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11. Please have your child study their history notebook and textbook to prepare for the test.
Just a reminder that this Wednesday, February 6th will be a LATE START Wednesday
Valentine Party
Our Valentine party will be on Thursday, February 14, 2013. Your child can hand out Valentine’s during the party, however, this is optional NOT mandatory.
Please make sure to have your child make a container (shoebox, bag etc.) at HOME to have for February 14th. Your child can bring in their box or bag on the day of the party. Thank you for your help in making the party a success!
Third Grade News 1/26/13
(posted by Dana Chelak; 01/26/13)
Science
We are wrapping up our unit on plants and seeds this week with an alternative assessment. Students will be making a book that describes the life cycle of a seed. They will be creating descriptions and illustrations for each step of the life cycle and including important vocabulary that they've learned.
Vikings
We will begin our unit on Vikings this week! Students are very excited to learn about this interesting period in history!
Valentine's Day Party
Valentine's Day is quickly approaching. We'll be having our party on February 14th. Handing out valentines is optional, but if your child would like to do so, please make sure they bring one for every child in the class. Your child's teacher will be sending home a class list soon. Also, if your child would like to make a valentine box, please have them do this at home and bring it in on the morning of our party.
Third Grade News 1/18/13
(posted by Leslie Silvers; 01/26/13)
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
The third grade team hopes that everyone enjoys the long three day weekend in honor of Mr. King.
POETRY TERMS TEST
Reminder that the POETRY TERMS test is Tuesday, January 29th. The Power point on the left has slides and definitions for your students to use for review and practice.
PARENT-TEACHER Conferences
The Spring Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for the evening of January 31st and the morning of February 1st. Please sign up with your child's reading teacher. These conferences are optional and you are not required to sign up if you do not have any concerns, but we are happy to meet with any of you during this time. If your child's homeroom or math teacher needs to conference with you, they will contact you directly. Please sign up using the link in the Links section.
TCAP
Mark your calendar for Reading TCAP on February 11th & 12th. The 3rd graders will be taking the reading portion of the TCAP test on these days.
3rd Grade News 1/11/13
(posted by Linda Martinez; 01/11/13)
Happy New Year!
Welcome Back! We hope you all had a wonderful break and are excited to start back to school. We are looking forward to a wonderful remainder of the school year!
Science
We have been learning about seeds in science this week. We will have a quiz on Friday, January 18th on this material. Please make sure to review with your child with any information that will come home.
Spring Parent Teacher Conferences
The Spring Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for the evening of January 31st and the morning of February 1st. Please sign up with your child's reading teacher. These conferences are optional and you are not required to sign up if you do not have any concerns, but we are happy to meet with any of you during this time. If your child's homeroom or math teacher needs to conference with you, they will contact you directly. Please sign up using the link in the Links section.
Field Trip
Mrs. Martinez and Mrs. Silvers' classes will be going to the Parker Sanitation Treatment Center on January 18th. This is the rescheduled field trip from December. We will be back in time for lunch, so no need to pack a sack lunch for your child on that day.
TCAP
Mark your calendar for Reading TCAP on February 11th & 12th. The 3rd graders will be taking the reading portion of the TCAP test on these days.
Third Grade News 12/21
(posted by Kimber Jimenez; 01/11/13)
Winter Break 12/24-1/4
Warmest wishes for a wonderful Winter Break! Have a heartwarming holiday!!
Upon Returning to School
Students will return to school on Monday January 7th. There will NOT be school on Tuesday January 8th because of testing. Wednesday January 9th will be a late start Wednesday.
DRA Testing
Students will be doing their DRA testing with their READING teacher. You may be contacted by your child's reading teacher to schedule a time to come in on Tuesday January 8th for testing. Please do NOT book a time if your child has already been tested. Your child will know if they still need to be tested. If you have questions please contact your child's reading teacher.
Third Grade News 12/14
(posted by Dana Chelak; 12/14/12)
Rome Test
We'll be having our Rome test on Thursday, December 20th. Your child should study their history notebooks and re-read their text book. There are tons of great videos on the Brain Pop and Discovery Education websites to help review too!
Field Trip
We'll be visiting the Pompeii exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science on Monday, December 17! Please have your child bring a sack lunch.
Winter Party
Our winter party is on Friday, December 21st!
Third Grade News 12/7
(posted by Leslie Silvers; 12/14/12)
ROMAN MUSEUM FIELD TRIP
The third grade ROME FIELD TRIP is planned for Monday, Dec. 17th. We will be driving cars to the museum. Each homeroom needs 6 drivers to transport students. These 6 drivers, per homeroom, will have their entrance fee covered by the third grade. PERMISSION SLIPS WENT HOME TODAY in Friday Folders. Please be sure to let us know on the form if you are able to drive and how many students you can transport.
If you are not able to drive and would like to join us at the museum, you can meet us there, but you will have to pay an entrance fee.
DRA TESTING--JANUARY
DRA testing will take place on Tuesday, January 8th. You will sign up for a time with your student's READING teacher. A SIGN-UP LINK will be posted so that you can choose the best time for your schedule. The test takes approximately an hour.
Third Grade News 11/16
(posted by Kimber Jimenez; 11/30/12)
Happy Thanksgiving!
We hope you have a WONDERFUL break! Happy Thanksgiving!!
Water and Environmental Engineering
Third grade is very excited about starting Water and Environmental Engineering in STEM. We will be starting Friday November 26th and finishing on Friday December 8th. Mrs. Martinez and Mrs. Silvers’ classes will be taking a field trip to Parker Water and Sanitation on Tuesday December 4th and Mrs. Jimenez and Ms. Chelak’s classes will be going on Friday December 7th. Please fill out and return your child’s permission slip as soon as possible. If you would like to come with us on the field trip please email your child’s homeroom teacher.
Ancient Rome
We have ended our science Measuring Matter unit and we will begin learning about Ancient Rome when the students return from Thanksgiving break.
Healthy Snacks
As you all know, nutrition plays a BIG part in our health and immune system. AA is continuing to reward students for eating healthy through our Healthy Snack Program. Please send a fruit, veggie or dairy item in for SNACK time. We will be keeping track and we will reward the students that are participating with fun nutrition charms. This is a voluntary program, but we would LOVE to see ALL the students participate. The classrooms that did this last year saw wonderful results!! It’s amazing how an afternoon can be improved with some carrots or strawberries vs. a bag of Oreos! Healthy KIDS + Healthy TEACHERS = A REALLY GOOD DAY.
Third Grade News 11/9
(posted by Dana Chelak; 11/09/12)
History Colorado
Students absolutely loved the History Colorado museum! It was very interactive and they learned a lot about living in the 1800's and 1900's.
Science
We will be having our final test on Measuring Matter on Thursday, November 15th. This test will cover everything we've learned in our unit and will be worth twice as much as the other tests.
Metric Field Day
We'll be having a special metric field day to celebrate and practice everything we've learned in our Measuring Matter unit. This will take place on Friday, November 16th.
Healthy Snacks
Remember to send in a healthy snack for your child. Healthy snacks help keep them focused for the second half of our day!
Third Grade News 11/2/12
(posted by Leslie Silvers; 11/09/12)
SCIENCE
Our next Science quiz will be held on Thursday, Nov. 8th, for Mrs. Martinez and Mrs. Silvers classes. The quiz will be held on Friday, Nov. 9th for Ms. Chelak's and Mrs. Jimenez's classes due to our History Museum Field Trip schedules.
Our comprehensive Science exam on Measuring Matter will be held on Thursday, Nov. 15th. This test will be worth double the normal quizzes.
PICTURE RETAKES
Picture retakes will be taken on Friday, Nov. 9th in the morning before our field trip.
NOVEMBER READING LOGS
November's Reading Log is under "Downloads" for student use. It will be due December 1st.
3rd Grade News 10/26/12
(posted by Linda Martinez; 10/26/12)
History
We will be wrapping up our World Rivers Unit on Monday. Please remember to send in playdough and a piece of cardboard on Monday so that your child is able to complete the project on Monday. Please note that there is not a written assessment for this unit. The project will serve as their assessment.
Parent's Night Out-November 2nd.
Sign your child up for Parent's Night Out Friday November 2nd. Students will stay at school until 10:00 that night playing with friends, making crafts, watching a movie & eating snacks & pizza!! It's a great chance for parents to have a fun night out while your kiddos are having a blast with friends & teachers!! We will also be doing a fun science experiment or two!!!
Election Day Parent's Day Out!
Would you like to find something for your student to do on Election Day (November 6) next week? How about a Parent's Day Out? On these odd days off, we know it can be hard to occupy kids for the whole day, so sign them up for Parent's Day out with Mr. Todd, Ms. Lusk and Mrs. Martinez instead! Dropped is between 7:45 am - and 8:00 am at the student entrance. The front entrance will be used by voters, since the school will be hosting a polling location this year. And they must be picked up by 4:30 pm at the same location (the teachers will have your kids waiting for you at the student entrance doors). If you will need to schedule a late drop-off or early pick-up, please plan to call 970-218-1364 to let one of the teachers know when you arrive so they can walk down to get your child. The fee is $75.00 for the first child, $70.00 for the second child, and $65.00 for each additional child. The fee covers snacks, lunch and lots of fun activities! Please email Hollie Lusk to RSVP and turn in your payment and permission slip BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2
Yearbook
Order online at ybpay.lifetouch.com AA Yearbook ID: 8028613
Parent's Night Out
(posted by Linda Martinez; 10/22/12)
Sign up your child for Parent's Night out on Friday, November 2nd. Students will stay at school until 10PM that night playing with friends, making crafts, watching a movie, and eating pizza & snacks. It is a great chance for parents to have a fun night out while your kiddos are having a blast with friends and teachers!! We will also be doing a fun science experiment or two!
3rd Grade News 10/12/12
(posted by Kimber Jimenez; 10/22/12)
Fall Break
Have a great Fall break! Be safe and we will see you on Monday October 22, 2012.
Third Grade News 10/5
(posted by Dana Chelak; 10/05/12)
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, October 11th from 4:30-7:00 and on Friday, October 12th, from 8:00-Noon. These conferences are for homeroom students in order to review Fall MAPS Data. They last approximately 10-15 minutes. Please remember to sign up
here!
Picture Day
Picture day is Monday, October 8th!
Science Test
Our science test on Part 2 of Measuring Matter will be on Thursday, October 11th. It will include information on volume and capacity, mass, and a review of measurement. To help your child study, re-read the textbook and review their science notebook and review sheet (coming home later next week).
No School
There is no school Friday, October 12th due to conferences.
3rd Grade News 9/28
(posted by Leslie Silvers; 09/27/12)
SCIENCE
Our first test in our FOSS series will be on Monday, October 1st. The students will have their textbooks to review pages 3-11 and pertinent vocabulary for this test. Students will also bring home a review worksheet and lab book to study for this important test. A FOSS link is posted to help your students prepare as well:
http://www.fossweb.com/modules3-6/Measurement/index.html
READING LOGS
September Reading Logs are due Monday, October 1st. These are to be turned in to your child's reading teacher. This assignment counts for 50 points in reading. A new link for our October reading log will be posted on Monday.
INDIVIDUAL PICTURE DAY
SAY CHEESE! Student individual pictures will be taken on October 8th. Third grade will be taking our photos in the morning prior to specials. A flyer for ordering purposes went home in Friday Folders.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, October 11th from 4:30-7:00 and on Friday, October 12th, from 8:00-Noon. These conferences are for homeroom students in order to review Fall MAPS Data. They last approximately 10-15 minutes. A sign up link will be posted for Mrs. Martinez, Ms. Chelak and Mrs. Jimenez. Mrs. Silvers will be out of state on Oct. 12th and has her sign up link posted for the week of Oct. 8th.
"POP IN VISITS"
If you are here volunteering and want to speak to a team member, you must make an appointment. We are busy teaching during the day and 'drop in visits' take away from instruction. We are happy to meet with you if you email us, or call, to set up an appointment in advance. Thank you for helping us with this issue.
3rd Grade News 9/21
(posted by Linda Martinez; 09/21/12)
Science
The students have been loving our new science curriculum and learning about Measuring Matter. This curriculum is very hands on and we have been doing many activities that keep the kids engaged and excited. We will continue our unit next week and we will have our first Science test on October 1st.
Uniforms
We have had many uniform violations these past few weeks. Please make sure that you refresh your memory with the uniform policy that can be located on the main AA webpage. Please make sure they have the correct shorts, shirt, shoes, hair, and that they have a belt. We will begin writing up students next week that are violating the uniform policy.
Fun Run Assembly
We will be having the Fun Run Celebration Assembly next Thursday at the end of the day. We are looking forward to seeing how much the kids raised at this fun fundraiser!
Reading Logs
Reading Logs are due on October 1st. Please have your child turn it in to their reading teacher to receive a grade.
Parent's Night Out
Sign your child up for Parent's Night Out on Friday, September 28th. Students will stay at school until 10PM that night playing with friends, watching a movie, and eating pizza & snacks. It's a great chance for parents to have a night out while your kiddos have a blast at school with friends and teachers!!
New Teachers
(posted by Dana Chelak; 09/08/12)
We are excited to have Ms. Swihart and Ms. Wanninger as part of our third grade ability grouping team! They are in need of bookshelves and children's books for their new classrooms. If you have either of these laying around your house and you would like to donate to them, please contact them at lswihart@americanacademyk8.org or lwanninger@americanacademyk8.org.
Thanks for your help!
Third Grade News 9/14/12
(posted by Dana Chelak; 09/14/12)
Reading Logs
All third grade students are required to read 20 minutes each day outside of the classroom. Please have your child print the reading log under downloads to begin filling it in for September. Reading logs will be due October 1st.
Fun Run
The Fun Run was a great success and students had a blast! Thank you for all of your support and for coming to the 2nd annual American Academy Fun Run.
Don't forget the pledge envelopes should be returned with donations by Monday, September 17 in order to qualify for prizes.
Donations will be accepted after Monday, Sept 17 but will NOT count toward s prize levels.
The Fun Run Celebration Assembly will be on Thursday, September 27 at 2:30pm. Individual and class prizes will be awarded.
24 Challenge Club
Ms. Chelak had many third grade students show up for the free session of 24 Challenge Club and they all LOVED it! If your child didn't make it, you can download the app to have them try it out. Ms. Chelak would love to have more third graders join!
Click here to check out the app!
STEM
Third grade students finished their STEM robotics unit this week. They worked very hard to program their robots and had a lot of fun showing the class the different tricks their robot could do.
Count Day!
Monday October 1st, 2012 will be our official October Count Day. Count Day is when the school tallies the number of students attending our school. Count Day is critical to our district so it is imperative that each and every student is on time and present on that day.
Science
We finished our Canada unit and this week we will be starting our FOSS Science Measuring Matter. Our first investigation is called "The First Straw" and students will be measuring distance.