The Last Weekly Update :(

While I am very excited for summer fun, I am getting so sad thinking of not seeing my Team 38 friends. This week we will focus on having fun, making memories, and celebrating all our hard work!

Word Work: Yellow group test today. Green group test Tuesday.
Science: We completed our final health switches, learning about the skeletal system. If your child has not turned in the Hygiene checklist from last week, please turn it in tomorrow to receive points.
Social Studies: Students have been working on a "glogster" board presenting all their learning about a Native American tribe. Check out our blog to see their presentations (click link "Glogster Projects")! We will wrap up the Native American unit on Tuesday with a test.
Writing: As a final project, students will write their own versions of "Diary of a 3rd Grader."
Reading: We are staying up to date with current events in TFK reading. We will also set goals for summer reading!
Important Dates: Tuesday: Ice Cream Party celebrating multiplication mastery. YOUR CHILD MAY BRING IN ANY TOPPING THEY WANT!! We will share toppings and students will pile on as much as they want....sorry in advance for tummy aches!
Wednesday: Suson Field Trip with Kindergarten Buddies 12:45-3:10. Students need to bring a snack and wear appropriate clothing (tennis shoes, hats, etc.)
Thursday: Last Day of Third Grade!! Dismiss at 11:40.

I can't say this enough....Thank you for making this year extra special. I LOVE my group of students and wish you all were moving with me, so I could teach them 4th grade. I know, completely unrealistic! I'm confident that each of these amazing children will grow to be kind and exceptional adults! Keep me updated along their journey :)

2nd to Last Weekly Update

I know you have missed my weekly updates!!!  I can't believe there will only be 2 more and the year will be complete.  I cannot tell you how blessed I feel to have such a wonderful group of students this year.  Every day your child makes me smile with their caring hearts and blooming personalities.  I have had so many lasting memories with this class. 

Thank you for raising such great kids!

This is what we will be doing this week:
Word Work:  Blue group (sort 32)- Test on Thursday
Yellow group (sort 19)- Test next Monday
Green group (sort 25) - Test next Tuesday
Math:  We are completing the fractions and decimals chapter (28) and will test this Tuesday.  Then we will spend the last week of school to review our learning and prepare a bit for 4th grade math.  Continue practicing multiplication facts with your child, as they will need to know all facts by memory in 4th grade!
Writing:  We are completing our poem books.  These are nice 3rd grade keepsakes (I made one when I was there age, and still use it every year to show my students)!  Then the students will be writing their own "Diary of a 3rd grader" book, another keepsake!  I'm excited for you to see how they've grown into interesting authors!  We are also typing our final pen pal letters this week.
Science:  We will discuss good hygiene this week.  The students are going to use a checklist this week to document how well they are taking care of their bodies.  Then we will study the skeletal system and make have health rotations on Thursday.
Social Studies:  We are researching various Native American tribes and presenting our learning to the class.  We will have our unit test next week on Tuesday.  
Reading:  We continue to work on our independent reading.  I am assessing each student's ability to comprehend the material they read.  Last Thursday at library, the students heard from a St. Louis county librarian.  She told them all about the various reading incentive programs the library offers this summer.  I highly encourage you to offer these to your child, as this will help your child prepare for 4th grade....and for life, in general!  The more they read, the smarter they will be!  I will be sending home a bookmark with the information printed on them...please look it over and visit the library to sign your child up!
Important Dates:
Wednesday, May 16th:  Living Museum!  Students need to be ready to share information about their historical figures.  They also need to dress like them.  Please don't go out and buy costumes...just use what you have and be creative! 
Friday, May 18th:  No school!  Staff professional development.
Saturday, May 19th:  Spirit Festival!!!

Finally, I end with a bit of bittersweet news.  This is my last year, here at Sappington.  My husband and I are moving down to San Antonio, Texas to be closer to my parents.  I will be teaching 4th grade at Blattman Elementary in San Antonio.  While I am very excited for this new adventure, I am very sad to leave my Sappington family.  I LOVE all the staff, students, and families here in the Lindbergh district and am going to miss all of you.  I'm averaging one good cry a week, and anticipate that it will only get harder before the final day.  Thank you for making my last year here such a pleasant one!  And please, please keep in touch....and contact me if you ever visit Texas!!

Weekly Update- April 30-May 4

Happy Monday!! I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend and stayed safe through those bad storms. Can you believe tomorrow is already May?! The end of the year is right around the corner and we are still working hard finishing up things in the classroom. Please continue to work with your students on their multiplication facts so everyone can enjoy the ice cream party on May 22.

This week:
Math- We are finishing up adding and subtracting fractions and will be doing a review game today before we take our multiple choice and free response quizzes on Tuesday and Wednesday.  After this week we will begin learning about fractions and decimals.

Spelling- This week we are all finishing up our word sorts. Blue group will test on Tuesday, yellow group will test on Wednesday, and green group with test on Thursday.

Writing- We are finishing up our ABC books that we have all created for our Kindergarten buddies.

Science- This week we are focusing on the nervous system as well as good hygiene.

Social Studies- We are continuing to learn about the Cherokee and Yurok Tribes.

Weekly Update- April 23-April 27

Happy Monday! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend.
This is my last week in the classroom and I cannot believe this week has already come. I have learned SO much from your students and I cannot wait to teach my future students all your students have taught me. :)

This week:
Math: We are continuing to work with fractions and this week, we are learning how to add and subtract fractions. The students are doing such a great job on their fractions, I am very impressed. Please please please continue to work with your students on their multiplication facts as our ice cream party is less than a month away.

Spelling- All of our tests are finished and each group received a new set of words. Tests will be next week!

Science- We are continuing our unit on Health and this week we are learning about the muscular and circulatory system.

Writing- We are continuing to work in our seed books and today we are on journal 27. These journal writings are getting better and better!! Along with our seed books, we are also working on our ABC books that we are making for our buddies.

Social Studies- Our next tribe that we are going to focus on is the Cherokee tribe.

Dates to remember:
Monday 23-27-Scholastic Book Fair in the Library- ALL BOOKS ARE BUY ONE GET ONE FREE!! Our day to shop is Thursday!!!
Wednesday April 25- Early release at 1:40
Friday, April 27- Spring Fling

Thank you Mrs. Narzinski!

Happy Secretaries Day, Mrs. Narzinski!

Autobiography/Biography Rubric

Here is the rubric, please let me know if you need another one or you can always print this out too! :)

Name ______________________  # ____   

                              

BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY RUBRIC

Written Report    (see other side)                                                 Points

1. Completed the organizer completely                                             /15

2. Student’s name is on the paper                                                      /5

3. Paper was turned in on time     DUE MAY 16th                      /5

                                     

Total Written Project:                     /25

Oral Report                                                                                   Points

·        Students are expected to give an oral report as if they were the person they researched.  We will have our very own living museum.  Therefore, it is important that your child dress like the person and bring in something that reminds them of that person.  We will have our museum on May 16^th. 

1. Demonstrates understanding

    of your person                                                                               /15

2. Speaks mostly from memory                                                         /15

3. Demonstrates clear, sequential thought                              /10

4. Maintains good eye contact                                                          /10

5. Speaks clearly and loudly enough for all to hear                          /10

6.  Dressed like person/brought items                                              /15

                                                Total Oral                                         /75

Total Written Report              ______

Total Oral Report                   ______

Final Grade                              ______

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