Week of September 11-15

Happy Friday everyone!   I just want to remind you all to check your child’s assignment notebook (planner) every night and sign it.  This is a handy form of communication and also a way for your child to get a punch in their punch card!

Spelling:  We have been working on activities in class. They have submitted them for seesaw when they are complete. 3 assignments should be done by Friday. Anything that is not done will be sent for homework over the weekend. The test will include 15 words from the student's list (teacher's choice) and 2 sentences, using any of their 2 words.

Reading & Language Arts:  This week we will start informally writing in our composition books; we’ll be focusing on narratives.  We’ll also start our first reading unit, Tales as Old as Time.  

Please remember to keep track of your child’s reading (20 minutes, 20 days) on the pink reading log they brought home yesterday.  They will turn it in on or before September 29th.

Social Studies:  Our first graded quiz was a success!  This week, we’ll start a unit on oceans and continents.  I’m looking at 9/19 as a tentative quiz date for this information.  There will, of course, be a study guide coming home next week.

Science:   We won’t be starting science yet.

Mrs. Mandru's Math Class:  This week we’ll be focusing on subtraction.  There will be a quick checkpoint quiz this coming Monday on addition and subtraction.

Important Dates:  

9/27 - Early Dismissal

Have a great weekend!!

Week of September 5-8

Happy Labor Day weekend everyone!  Thank you to all the parents who came out for Curriculum Night.  If you were unable to attend or would like to revisit our third grade slide presentation, please email me and I will send home a paper copy with your child.  There seems to be a “glitch” sharing the link, but I’m happy to get you a copy if you weren’t here, or just need to revisit what I shared with you all.   

Spelling:   On Tuesday, your child will be bringing home a word sort. They will do the acitiviteis in school and seesaw them/bring them home when they are done. The test over 17 words will be on Friday, September 17th.

Reading & Language Arts:  We will continue focusing on various reading skills using fun literature.  This week our books will be Lost and Found, Pigsty, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, and Zoom.  Our skills studied will be setting plot & theme, and main idea & details.

Please remember to keep track of your child’s reading (20 minutes, 20 days) on the pink reading log they brought home yesterday.  They will turn it in on or before September 29th.

Social Studies:  We’ve been studying directions.  A study guide will be going home today.  The quiz will be on Thursday, 9/7.

Science:   We won’t be starting science yet.

Mrs. Mandru's Math Class:  Welcome to the math portion of my blog!  If you were unable to attend and would like my handout about the Bridges units, please email me and I’ll get it to your child.  We’ll be focusing on the addition table and the subtraction table this week.  

Important Dates:  

9/5 - Labor Day (no school)

9/27 - Early Dismissal

Have a great, long weekend!!

Week of August 28-September 1

We had a very busy first week getting to know each other, learning expectations, and organizing! But I think we are on a great path for a wonderful year! Families, please make sure you check my blog weekly; I will put out an email with the link every Friday.Next week will be just as busy with some important things to remember...

Tuesday, August 29th...Math MAP test
Picture Day is Wednesday, 8/30
Wednesday, August 30th...Curriculum night 6:30-8:00
Thursday August 31st...ELA Math test

Coming up Next Week:

Spelling:  We are continuing the spelling series Words Their Way.  Fortunately, the students have worked with this program in 2nd grade.  I will be taking an inventory on Monday and the students will be working with patterns they struggle with during Word Work in Daily 5.  I should have their word sorts to them by the end of next week.  We’ll officially start the “menu homework” after Labor Day weekend.

Reading & Language Arts:  We’ll be starting our year focusing on various reading skills using fun literature.  This week our books will be Chrysanthemum, Recess Queen, and If you Give a Mouse a Cookie.  The skills studied will be character traits, theme, and cause and effect.

On Thursday, students will be bringing home their September reading log.  I expect my students to read for 20 days, 20 minutes.  I know many read more than that, but this log will be part of their grade.

Social Studies:   We will start Social Studies by learning about cardinal directions and intermediate directions.

Science:  We will not start Science yet!

Mrs. Mandru's Math Class:  We will have our first math class on Monday, August 28. I am excited to meet your child!

Important Dates:  

9/5 - Labor Day (no school)

9/27 - Early Dismissal

I can not wait for a great year with your child! If you need to reach me, the best way is email: mmandru@ccsd66.org

 

Week of May 8-12

Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone!  We have a very busy week coming up…  Monday and Tuesday we’ll be taking our Spring MAP tests; Monday will be math, Tuesday will be ELA. We are encouraging our students to take their time and try their very hardest. A good night’s rest and a healthy breakfast and snack are also important for success.  On Wednesday, we’ll be listening to your children read and answer comprehensive questions in order to find their F&P (Fountas & Pinnell) level.

On Thursday, we’ll be visiting Brookfield Zoo in order to observe the behavior of gorillas in Tropic World.  Please make sure your child has a disposable sack lunch on that day.  

Friday is an early dismissal day!

Coming up Next Week:

Spelling:  The Menu homework is due on or before Friday, May 12.  Also, a test will occur on that day.  

Reading & Language Arts:  We are continuing  The One and Only Ivan.  We’ll be focusing on continuing the reading and discussion using our Ivan packets.

We will also be finishing up the letters to our second grade pen pals.  This is a very exciting time in third grade!

The final reading log for May is now in your hands.  They will be due on or before 5/30.

Completed cursive workbooks are due on or before May 18. Please know this was assigned at the very beginning of the school year and every morning is devoted to getting some of it done.

Social Studies:   We will be taking a hiatus from Social Studies.  

Science:   Chapter 4 in our textbooks, “Ecosystems”, will be continued.  We will be finishing up lesson 1 with an open book quiz on Tuesday.

Mrs. Mandru's Math Class:  We continue Unit 7 this week on “Extending Multiplication and Fractions”.  We’ll focus on fractions this week.  

Important Dates:  

5/08 & 5/09 - MAP testing

5/11 - Brookfield Zoo field trip

5/12 - Early Dismissal

5/29 - Memorial Day (day off)

6/2 - Last Day of 3rd grade

Enjoy your weekend!

May 1-5

Thank you SO much to everyone who was able to make it out for open house! I loved seeing how excited the students were to share their work!

Coming up Next Week:

Spelling:   Students will get a new list of words and a new menu. The menu and the test will be due on Friday, May 12th.

Reading & Language Arts:  We are continuing  The One and Only Ivan.  We’ll be focusing on continuing the reading and discussion using our Ivan packets.

A new May reading log will come home. It will be due back on or before May 30th.

Social Studies:   We will be continue learning more about Chicago.

Science:  We will be starting a new unit in Science. Chapter 3: Ecosystems.

Mrs. Mandru's Math Class:  We will continue working with unit 7 with more multiplication and division and even some fraction work. We will have one last multiplication test for the year. It will be a mixed multiplication test and it will be on Friday , May 5th.

Important Dates:  

5/11 - Brookfield Zoo field trip

5/12 - Early Dismissal

5/29 - Memorial Day (day off)

6/2 - Last Day of 3rd grade

Enjoy your weekend!

Week of April 24-28

Today marks the halfway point of the third trimester of 3rd grade. Unbelievable! Please make sure to check your child’s grades online.  Open House and Book Fair is Thursday from 6:30 - 8:00.

Coming up Next Week:

Spelling:   Homework is due on or before Friday, 4/28.  Students will also take their test that day.

Reading & Language Arts:  We are continuing  The One and Only Ivan.  We’ll be focusing on continuing the reading and discussion using our Ivan packets.

Please continue to track your child’s nightly reading on their April log.  They will be due on or before April 28th.  

Social Studies:   We will be continue learning more about Chicago.

Science:  We will start back on Science in May! 

Mrs. Mandru's Math Class:  We have begun unit 7 and we will continue with extended multiplication and division. There will be a X12 test on Friday, April 28th.

Important Dates:  

4/27 - Open House & Book Fair (6:30-8:00)

5/11 - Brookfield Zoo field trip

5/12 - Early Dismissal

5/29 - Memorial Day (day off)

6/2 - Last Day of 3rd grade

Enjoy your weekend!

April 17-21

Coming up Next Week:

Spelling:   New word sorts will be going home on Tuesday with a menu for homework.  It will be due on or before 4/28.

Reading & Language Arts:  We are continuing  The One and Only Ivan.  We’ll be continuing the reading and discussion using our Ivan packets. The children are loving the book!

Please continue to track your child’s nightly reading on their April log.  

Social Studies:   We will be having a Chicago #2 test on Thursday, 4-20. A study guide should be stapled to your child's packet. The packet can be used to study.

Science:   We’ll be taking a brief hiatus from Science.

Mrs. Mandru's Math Class: Our unit 6 test will be on Tuesday, when we return. Students should use their study guides to prepare. Then, on to Unit 7 (Extending Multiplication & Fractions.)

Important Dates:  

4/14 & 4/17 - non-attendance days (Easter)

4/27 - Open House & Book Fair (6:30-8:00)

5/12 - Early Dismissal

Enjoy your long weekend!