Just 5 more days until Spring Break and I don't know about you guys, but I am ready! I know the students are ready also!
This past week was (as usual) packed with plenty of excitement. In writing we had one of my favorite writing activities so far this year. Each child was given a chick to take care of and we used the chick for different writing prompts. We reviewed writing letters, persuasive, how-to, narrative, and informational. Some students took taking care of their chicks very seriously and others not so much! I was worried that some students would not "get into" the aspect of taking care of a chick, but everyone (including boys) really seemed to enjoy it. I even gave away twin chicks to those that worked hard and for those that neglected their chick or left it on the floor, the chick went into chicky jail. It was fun.
In Math we started graphs and measurement. We learned about pictographs, bar charts, and line plots. This unit seems to be much easier for the students and we needed that after working on time! We also continue to review and work on math facts and time with warm ups and listening to raps or school house rock music. We are still working on earning our ice cream sundae party by passing off the timed multiplication tests. We usually take these on Friday so practice, practice, practice!
In Social Studies we are learning about Thurgood Marshall and although the next couple American Heroes we are learning about are important, the students have a difficult time relating to them. I try to make any connections to the students and history I can such as relatives that might have lived during that time or personal stories from my family history. I even had a twenty dollar bill from 1934 and we discussed what all that twenty dollar bill may have lived through. Some of the time I can even relate it to a video game!
In Science we started Heart and Energy. I have a couple of experiments planned and they have been learning about it Science specials, so I hope they enjoy this unit. Ask your student about the oven mitts and the thermometers. I also gave each student a student thermometer, made out of card stock, for them to practice reading temperature. If you have an opportunity to have an outdoor thermometer or use one in the kitchen, take time to talk to your student about it.
Hang in there for the last 5 days before Spring Break and have a great weekend.
Thanks,
Mrs. Borg
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Monday, March 25, 2013
CRCT Packet
Peek at the Week
Homework
Mon. 3/25
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Tues. 3/26
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Wed. 3/27
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Thur. 3/28
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Fri. 3/29
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Reading:
CRCT
practice
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CRCT
practice
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CRCT
practice
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CRCT
practice
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CRCT Packets MUST be
returned on Friday so they can be checked together in class.
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Math:
CRCT
practice
Graphs
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CRCT
practice
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CRCT
practice
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CRCT
practice
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Social Studies:
Introducing
Thurgood Marshall, Cesar Chavez, and
Lyndon
B Johnson.
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Science:
Heat
and Energy
Chapter
4
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Reading –Reviewing
reading comprehension strategies
Spelling –No spelling this week.
Writing – Reviewing parts of speech and persuasive
writing.
Math – All Classes: Students will
begin learning about graphs, pictographs, and line plots.
Check our textbook website: There are lots of activities and fun games! http://www.eharcourtschool.com
User Name: mstudent84 Password: kcsma
Science –Students will
begin learning about Heat and Energy. Explore our textbook’s website. https://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/ePC/start.do User Name:
Science Password: kcsma Click on Things to Do
Social
Studies – Over the next
two weeks we will introduce Thurgood Marshall, Cesar Chavez, and Lyndon B
Johnson. We will also review the
historical figures we have covered this school year to prepare for the CRCT.
Important
Dates –
April 3: Georgia Power Company will
present a Heat and Energy Program
April 8 – 12: Spring Break
April 17 – 18: Math and Science Day (We’ll need volunteers to help man
centers). More details coming.
PW: grade3
Web Sites
for Extra Practice
- http://xtramath.com
- http://scootpad.com math and reading skills
Friday, March 22, 2013
Monday, March 18, 2013
Peek
A Peek at the Week of March 18 - 22
Homework
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Mon. 3/18
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Tues. 3/19
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Wed. 3/20
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Thur. 3/21
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Fri. 3/22
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Reading:
CRCT
practice
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CRCT
practice
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CRCT
practice
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CRCT
practice
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MARKET DAY!
8:30 – 10:00
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Math:
Finish
Mass and Capacity
CRCT
practice
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CRCT
practice
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CRCT
practice
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CRCT
practice
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Social Studies:
Economics
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Chapter 5 Magnets Test
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Science:
Magnets
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Economics Test
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Reading –Reviewing
reading comprehension strategies
Spelling –No spelling this week.
Writing – Reviewing parts of speech and persuasive
writing.
Math – All Classes: We will wrap up our
study of mass and capacity.
Check our textbook website: There are lots of activities and fun games! http://www.eharcourtschool.com
User Name: mstudent84 Password: kcsma
Science –Students will
be learning about magnets. There are
Magnets reading books on the textbook web site.
Explore our textbook’s website. https://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/ePC/start.do User Name:
Science Password: kcsma Click on
Things to Do
Social
Studies –Students will
continue to study Economics with a test on Wednesday.
Important
Dates –
March 22: Market Day
March 22: Reports cards
April 8 – 12: Spring Break
April 17 – 18: Math and Science Day (We’ll need volunteers to help man
centers). More details coming.
PW: grade3
Web Sites
for Extra Practice
- http://xtramath.com
- http://scootpad.com math and reading skills
Sunday, March 17, 2013
A recap
Hello to all!
What a gorgeous weekend, I hope all of you have been able to enjoy the weather before the yellow fog hits our area!
A big thank you to several parents that helped or donated to our many causes this week! Paper, movie basket stuff, Adairsville supplies, classroom needs!! You are amazing!
We are now also collecting soda can tabs for a service project. Just save them and have your student bring them in to put in our collection bin.
This past week was wonderful! Our students were on their best behavior and followed procedures very well since we had visitors in the building. They represented the school so well! In reading and writing we wrapped up a persuasive essay for the state writing assessment. We also did literature circles and guided reading. On Friday we did about 5 minutes of yoga to relieve some stress! In math we learned about capacity using milliliters and liters. In Social Studies we continued with our Economics unit and preparing for Market Day. Speaking of Market Day, please make sure you have sent in what your student will be selling and whether or not you can help on Market Day. I hope you all saw the email I sent out about the change in location from the gym to the cafeteria. In Science we learned about Magnets and enjoyed exploring the room and doing experiments involving magnets.
We are starting to review and prepare for CRCT this week. I have some links under the website tab to provide additional help. Be sure to check back for the peek of the week tomorrow and enjoy the rest of your day!!
Thanks,
Mrs. Borg
What a gorgeous weekend, I hope all of you have been able to enjoy the weather before the yellow fog hits our area!
A big thank you to several parents that helped or donated to our many causes this week! Paper, movie basket stuff, Adairsville supplies, classroom needs!! You are amazing!
We are now also collecting soda can tabs for a service project. Just save them and have your student bring them in to put in our collection bin.
This past week was wonderful! Our students were on their best behavior and followed procedures very well since we had visitors in the building. They represented the school so well! In reading and writing we wrapped up a persuasive essay for the state writing assessment. We also did literature circles and guided reading. On Friday we did about 5 minutes of yoga to relieve some stress! In math we learned about capacity using milliliters and liters. In Social Studies we continued with our Economics unit and preparing for Market Day. Speaking of Market Day, please make sure you have sent in what your student will be selling and whether or not you can help on Market Day. I hope you all saw the email I sent out about the change in location from the gym to the cafeteria. In Science we learned about Magnets and enjoyed exploring the room and doing experiments involving magnets.
We are starting to review and prepare for CRCT this week. I have some links under the website tab to provide additional help. Be sure to check back for the peek of the week tomorrow and enjoy the rest of your day!!
Thanks,
Mrs. Borg
Monday, March 11, 2013
Peek at the Week
A Peek at the Week of March
11-15
Homework
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Mon. 3/11
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Tues. 3/12
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Wed. 3/13
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Thur. 3/14
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Fri. 3/15
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Reading:
Reading
Log
(20-30
min)
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Reading
Log
(20-30
min)
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Reading
Log
(20-30
min)
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Reading
Log
(20-30
min)
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Reading Log Due
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Spelling:
Spelling
activity #1
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Spelling
activity #2
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Spelling
activity #3
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Practice
Test
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Spelling Test
Spelling Menu Due
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Math:
H.W Mult. Log
WS:
Read the beakers
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H.W.: Mult. Log
WS:
Estimate Volume
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H.W.: Mult. Log
WS:
Converting Volume
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H.W.: Mult. Log
WS:
Volume Word problems
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Mult.
Log and Worksheets Due
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Social Studies:
Economics
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Science:
Magnets
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Reading –Reviewing
reading strategies: predicting,
questioning, visualizing, summarizing, inferring, and evaluating for
comprehension
Spelling – Students will write words in their
agenda.
Writing – Reviewing parts of speech and persuasive
writing.
Math – All Classes: Students will begin
our study of mass and capacity.
Check our textbook website: There are lots of activities and fun games! http://www.eharcourtschool.com
User Name: mstudent84 Password: kcsma
Science –Students will
be learning about magnets. Explore our
textbook’s website. https://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/ePC/start.do User Name:
Science Password: kcsma Click on
Things to Do
Social
Studies –Students will
continue to study Eleanor Roosevelt with a test on Thursday.
Important
Dates –
March 22: Market Day – See my blog
for more info:
www.borgsbrainiacs.blogspot.com
Web Sites
for Extra Practice
- http://xtramath.com
- http://scootpad.com math and reading skills
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