Stories Julian Tells~ Spelling & Vocabulary

Sorry! I got a little ahead of myself. Here are the words for this week's story!

Focus Skill- Read Ahead
Focus Strategy- Deocoding Long Words

Spelling-brother's, brothers, uncle's, uncles, sister's, sisters, sisters', man's, men's, child's, girls, girl's, girls', mine, yours, tease, friendship, polite, wiggle, nuisance

Vocabulary- cartwheel, beyond, fastened, mustache, seriously, collection

You can practice these words and skills at http://www.harcourtschool.com/menus/trophies/grade_3.html
Just click on the skill to practice and choose this week's story. Have fun!

The Talent Show~Spelling and Vocabulary

Focus Skill- Create a Mental Image
Focus Strategy- Prefix and Suffix

Spelling-song, law, because, soft, dawn, crawl,  lost, taught, long, pause, frost, lawn, hawk, laundry, author, sausage, cafeteria, mustard, tablecloth, service

Vocabulary- gym, perform, prefer, recite, enjoying, billions, roam

You can practice these words and skills at http://www.harcourtschool.com/menus/trophies/grade_3.html
Just click on the skill to practice and choose this week's story. Have fun!

Little Grunt and Big Egg Spelling & Vocabulary

Focus Skill- Decode Long Words
Focus Strategy- Word Relationships

Spelling-soil, destory, volcano, employ, joyful, annoy, moist, choice, spoil, boiled, loyal, royal, joint, noise, rumble, pointy, voice, weather, hurricane, earthquake

Vocabulary- erupting, escape, omelet, lava, brunch, peaceful

 

You can practice these words and skills at http://www.harcourtschool.com/menus/trophies/grade_3.html
Just click on the skill to practice and choose this week's story. Have fun!

SCIENCE NEWS

Rockets
     We've had lots of fun learning about force, motion, inertia, gravity, mass, volume, spring scales, and work during our physical science unit.  There are several more experiemtns coming up and we are working closer towards launching our rockets--let's just hope the weather cooperates!  :)

Participation Points and the Scientific Method
     Please be advised that students EARN participation points during every science lesson.  Participation points are earned only in class when the student is on task, participating, and most importantly following science safety rules and procedures.  When the student is not doing the above mentioned, points are deducted, which affects their final grade.  Please review with your child to be safe, follow rules, and make good choices.
     Also, part of the students participation points is being able to use the scientific method.  The scientific method is a series of steps which gets your child thinking critically about science and the world around them.  The scientific method involves posing a question, forming a hypothesis, testing their hypothesis, making observations, and reporting their results.  Using this method enables students to think outside the box, use higher order thinking skills, and retain more information.
Mrs. Butcher

Thanksgiving Family Turkey Project

Your child should have brought home a Family Turkey Project. The students have until next Friday to complete this assignment. It is due November 18th. The students can complete this assignment with help from the whole family. It is meant to be fun!

Please decorate your turkey however you like. Try to use materials other than just crayons. Paint, leaves, feathers, beads, glitter, ribbon, noodles, pipe cleaners are just a few ideas. Be creative. In the past I have received Cleveland Browns turkeys, Ohio State Turkeys, even Ballerina turkeys. Below is an example of a turkey that was painted and has a googly eye.

The students will receive extra credit participation and homework points for completing this assigment.

The turkeys will be displayed and the most creative turkey will win a prize!

Have fun!

Daily 5 In Action!

Daily 5 is in full swing in the classroom.

Check out the pictures of the students working on the Daily 5 choices.

AJ completing his Self Read Choice.

Jasmine working on her Self Read while Olivia works on her Writing.

They are both working well in their own Bubble Space!

Claudia completing her Read to Self Choice.

Shawn Completing some Vocabulary during his Word Work Choice.

Rosie: A Visiting Dog's Story Spelling & Vocabulary

Rosie: A Visiting Dog's Story Spelling & Vocabulary

Focus Skill- Author's Purpose

Focus Strategy- Text Structure and Format

Spelling-crowded, proud, however, crown, count, around, proud, loud, shouted, south, house, howl, growl, bounce, fountain, sound, special, trust, companion, behave, trained

 Vocabulary- delicate, marine, creature, collapsed, curious, survived

You can practice these words and skills at http://www.harcourtschool.com/menus/trophies/grade_3.html
Just click on the skill to practice and choose this week's story. Have fun!

Please Remember to Vote Yes on Issue 14 Tuesday!!

1. With more top-rated, award-winning schools and programs that prepare students well for college and jobs, Akron Public Schools is moving in the right direction.  Check out videos and more information on the Issue 14 official website:
   
   http://forakronschools.com/content/videos.html
2. Akron Public Schools faces a dire financial situation; $7 million, 83 teachers and many programs have been cut. Revenue from state and
   local sources will decline by another $18 million.       
3. With salary scale freezes and benefit cuts, teachers, staff and administrators are doing their part.        
4. Without Issue 14 -- which costs $7 per month for the average homeowner -- APS faces an $11 million deficit that could easily end key programs, eliminate teachers, and stop APS progress in graduating students who are ready for college and the work force. 
   

APS is moving in the right direction. Continued improvements are vital to the success of our community's neighborhoods, work force and economy.