Hello 3M families!
Yesterday we started our new spelling program, and the kids had their first homework assignment in spelling. They will work with these words for two weeks. The words contain spelling patterns that the kids are learning. During the two weeks, the kids will complete 8 homework assignments based on the words. Yesterday, the pink "Spelling Homework" sheet was sent home that lists the activities the kids can do for homework. For each activity they do, please have the kids put the work in their "Spelling" folder or initial the corresponding box if there is not a paper that goes with the activity. The homework will be checked in the second week, and the test will be given on Friday of the second week. Our fist test is Friday, September 25th. I noticed that the kids might be missing an extra "Spelling" folder in their binders .... we'll work on that today!
Also, please spend time practicing addition and subtraction facts up to 20 with your kids at home. This will help with the math units we are working on.
Hope the week is going well for everyone!
Mrs. Ikens
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Keeping Busy in 3rd Grade!
Hello 3rd Grade families!
It was great to see many of you at Curriculum Night last week. Thank you so much for taking the time to find out more about third grade at Prairieview. If you have questions about the presentations that were given or just want to view them again, I am attaching the presentations to the end of this blog post.
This week we are keeping very busy in 3M! The kids are taking the MAPS tests Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Please make sure they get lots of sleep and a good breakfast to start the day.
We have a Social Studies quiz this Friday. We are learning about the continents and oceans. Please check the Social Studies folder in your student's CAMP binder for the packet that can help them study at home.
We have started our English and Language Arts centers - the kids are doing great with these! There is a time each day when they read to themselves, work on writing, work with a teacher, practice word work, and listen to reading.
Finally, math is in full swing. The kids are working on addition and subtraction patterns through the new Bridges Math program.
Please let me know if you have any questions, and have a great week!
Mrs. Ikens
https://docs.google.com/
http://www.zaption.com/tours/
It was great to see many of you at Curriculum Night last week. Thank you so much for taking the time to find out more about third grade at Prairieview. If you have questions about the presentations that were given or just want to view them again, I am attaching the presentations to the end of this blog post.
This week we are keeping very busy in 3M! The kids are taking the MAPS tests Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Please make sure they get lots of sleep and a good breakfast to start the day.
We have a Social Studies quiz this Friday. We are learning about the continents and oceans. Please check the Social Studies folder in your student's CAMP binder for the packet that can help them study at home.
We have started our English and Language Arts centers - the kids are doing great with these! There is a time each day when they read to themselves, work on writing, work with a teacher, practice word work, and listen to reading.
Finally, math is in full swing. The kids are working on addition and subtraction patterns through the new Bridges Math program.
Please let me know if you have any questions, and have a great week!
Mrs. Ikens
https://docs.google.com/
http://www.zaption.com/tours/
Monday, August 31, 2015
Welcome to 3rd Grade!
Hello all!
It's great to be a 3rd grader at Prairieview! I am really enjoying getting the year started. We are all becoming a class community.
Please remember that this Thursday, September 3rd, is Curriculum Night for 3rd grade. Please plan on being at school from 6:30 until 8:00 pm. The 3rd grade team will be sharing the nitty gritty details of 3rd grade, and we will be giving a presentation about the Chrome Books. Students will be able to take the Chrome Books home once their parents or guardians have participated in the Chrome Book presentation.
Since this is your student's first year at Prairieview, here is a link to the Prairieview Handbook. Please review the rules of Prairieview with your child.
http://www.ccsd66.org/wp-content/uploads/pdf/handbooks/PVstudnhdbk15-16FINAL.pdf
Please feel free to come to me with any questions or concerns. My e-mail address is jikens@ccsd66.org.
I'm looking forward to seeing you all on Thursday night!
It's great to be a 3rd grader at Prairieview! I am really enjoying getting the year started. We are all becoming a class community.
Please remember that this Thursday, September 3rd, is Curriculum Night for 3rd grade. Please plan on being at school from 6:30 until 8:00 pm. The 3rd grade team will be sharing the nitty gritty details of 3rd grade, and we will be giving a presentation about the Chrome Books. Students will be able to take the Chrome Books home once their parents or guardians have participated in the Chrome Book presentation.
Since this is your student's first year at Prairieview, here is a link to the Prairieview Handbook. Please review the rules of Prairieview with your child.
http://www.ccsd66.org/wp-content/uploads/pdf/handbooks/PVstudnhdbk15-16FINAL.pdf
Please feel free to come to me with any questions or concerns. My e-mail address is jikens@ccsd66.org.
I'm looking forward to seeing you all on Thursday night!
Friday, May 1, 2015
Important:
Please continue to sign your child's assignment books.
Thank you to those of you who have donated to the treasure chest! We really appreciate it! If you would like to donate extra toys/goodies from home to our treasure chest; that would be greatly appreciate it!
PARCC testing will be Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
It was sooo great to see so many families at open house! We loved sharing all our hard work with you!
Spelling: The pretest will be on Monday and the final test will be on Friday. If your child gets 0, 1, or 2 wrong they will be challenge and have 2 activities and cursive. If they get more than do they will have the regular work. All homework is due on Friday.
ELA: We will continue with fables and folktales this week. We have started our letters to the 2nd graders. We will also start learning about poems.
Social Studies: We will continue our Chicago unit.
Science: We will finish lesson 3 this week.
Friday, April 24, 2015
Week of April 27- May 1
Important:
Please continue to sign your child's assignment books.
Thank you to those of you who have donated to the treasure chest! We really appreciate it! If you would like to donate extra toys/goodies from home to our treasure chest; that would be greatly appreciate it!
MAP’s testing will begin this week. We will have the Reading test on Tuesday and the Math test on Wednesday. Please make sure your child has a goodnight’s rest and healthy breakfast!
Open House will be on Thursday, April 30 from 6:30-8:00. We have many projects to show off and there will be a book fair! Come join us!
The online book fair opens 4/25. Visit this link for more information:
Spelling: The pretest will be on Monday and the final test will be on Friday. If your child gets 0, 1, or 2 wrong they will be challenge and have 2 activities and cursive. If they get more than do they will have the regular work. All homework is due on Friday.
ELA: We will continue with fables and folktales this week. In addition we are learning about friendly letter writing and starting our letters to the second graders!
Social Studies: We will continue our Chicago unit.
Science: We will be making a planet project this week!
Friday, April 17, 2015
April 20-24
Important:
Please continue to sign your child's assignment books.
Thank you to those of you who have donated to the treasure chest! We really appreciate it! If you would like to donate extra toys/goodies from home to our treasure chest; that would be greatly appreciate it!
This is our last week before spring break!
Spelling: The pretest will be on Monday and the final test will be on Friday. If your child gets 0, 1, or 2 wrong they will be challenge and have 2 activities and cursive. If they get more than do they will have the regular work. All homework is due on Friday.
ELA: Students will be working on fables this week. We will be reading several kinds of myths. Students will also be working on creating a story from the cow’s point of view.
Social Studies: We will continue our Chicago unit.
Science: We will be working on Chapter 10 lesson 3 this week.
Friday, April 10, 2015
Week of April 13-17
Important:
Please continue to sign your child's assignment books.
Thank you to those of you who have donated to the treasure chest! We really appreciate it! If you would like to donate extra toys/goodies from home to our treasure chest; that would be greatly appreciate it!
This is our last week before spring break!
Spelling: The pretest will be on Monday and the final test will be on Friday. If your child gets 0, 1, or 2 wrong they will be challenge and have 2 activities and cursive. If they get more than do they will have the regular work. All homework is due on Friday.
ELA: Students will still be working in small groups and completing their menus. The completed menu is due April 30th. In addition we will use reading block to continue working with Social Studies and Science.
Social Studies: We have begun our Chicago unit!
Science: We will be working on Chapter 10 lesson 3 this week.
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