Missing Water Hose

We are missing a green water hose with the name Davin on it.  If you happen to come across it, please let me know so we can return it!

Thanks!

(Water Day was a BLAST!!)

DIBELS Reports

DIBELS Reports go home today.  Please look them over and let me know if you have any questions.

                                                                       

Cleanest Classroom!

Congratulations to our class!!!! 

1st Place Winner for CLEANEST CLASSROOM!

WAY TO GO! 

Summer Birthdays

Does your child have a summer birthday?  If so, let's celebrate!  Let me know if you'd like to schedule a time to bring in a special treat. 

Thank You

Thanks so much for making Teacher Appreciation Week so special.  Your kind words, gifts, and support mean so much!

I have such wonderful students and parents! 

Mrs. Alva

Super Stars!

Congratulations to our Talent Show participants!  

They did a FANTASTIC job!

Sheila

Xeri

Cayman

Keate

Todd

Alec

Soriah

Jaeger

Diorama Project

Dear Parents:

As you know, Multicultural Night is coming up! Our class is studying India.  Next week we will be learning all about the Indian Culture! Students will be making Lap Books, as well as, other various projects to display. 

Your child will NOT have math or reading homework on the week of May 7th.  Instead, your child’s homework will be to create a Diorama! The Diorama is due on Friday, May 11^th.

How to Make a Diorama

1)      First, decide on what scene you will make. The scene you select can be anything related to India (landscape, food, culture, art, etc.)

2)      Pick a box to use for your Diorama.   The box needs to be large enough to accommodate the scene you selected, but small enough so that you don’t have excess space. If you use a shoebox that has a lid, you can increase the available space by laying the lid down to create a tray, then placing the box on its side inside the lid.

3)      Plan what objects you will have inside your diorama and how you will place them by sketching it before you begin. Remember to place larger items in the back and smaller items in the front so that everything is visible.

4)      Collect the materials you will need to create your diorama, such as paint, paper, clay, glue, small figurines, or materials from outside- moss, sticks, stones etc.

5)      Begin to decorate your box.  You will want to decorate the background of your diorama first, and work from the back of the box to the front. You can use clay, glue or other sticky materials to hold your objects in place. If you want something to look like it is floating or flying, use fish line to hang objects from the top of the box.

6)      If you do not have figurines or other materials, you can draw objects on paper, cut them out and attach them to the bottom of the box. To do this, cut a small rectangular piece of paper, fold it in half, and glue one part of the rectangle to the paper object and the other part of the rectangle to the box.

Remember that your Diorama needs to show a scene that is related to India! Be creative and fun with this project! I can’t wait to see your Diorama!!!! J

Mrs. Alva

Sample

Math Fact Sundae Shout Out!!!!!

BIG CONGRATULATIONS to the following students who beat the Math Fact Sundae Challenge!

(Multiplication 0-10)

Jaeger

Soriah

Madison

Kiley

Xerianna

May Newsletter

It is hard to believe how quickly the year has gone by! I have truly enjoyed watching your child learn and grow throughout the school year, and it’s not over yet! There are still many activities and events planned for May. The Reptile Guy will present on May 8th and our Multicultural Night is on May 15th. Please make sure you stop by to see the incredible activities your child has been working on. A huge congratulations goes out to all the third grade students who mastered their multiplication facts during our multiplication sundae challenge! Way to go! We would also like to applaud all third graders for their dedication and hard work during the AIMS testing last month! Everyone did a fantastic job! Please remind your child to continue completing his/her reading and math homework at night. Your child will have homework until the last week of school. It has been a pleasure to work with you and your child this school year. Have a safe and wonderful summer break!
 
 

 

Jupiter Grades

Please check Jupiter Grades for missing assignments.  I am sending home hard copies for those students who have missing work.  Please be sure all assignments are turned in as soon as possible. 

AR Quarter 4

Reminder!!!!!


We are halfway through quarter four, which means your child should be halfway to their AR goal.  Please login to Accelerated Reader to check your child's progress.  Please note that point goal and test average are calculated into your child's final report card.


Thanks for staying updated on your child's academics!

Sundae Reminder

I sent home Ice Cream Sundae Reminders yesterday.  Please be sure to send your contributions by this Friday at 2:30!

Thanks! 

Multi-Cultural Extraveganza!

SAVE THE DATE

When: May 15th

5-7pm

More information will be sent home soon! 

The Reptile Guy

We are excited to announce that 3rd grade will be having a visit from Rich The Reptile Guy!

When: May 8th at 10:00am

Check out his site: 
http://www.reptileadventures.com/

The children are thrilled to see his exotic reptiles!!! 

AIMS Week (April 16th-20th)

During AIMS week there will be no story, spelling list, or math homework.  Instead, please have your child get a good night's sleep, eat a nutritious breakfast, and come to school on time.  Please avoid any unnecessary absences as attendance is crucial during the week of AIMS Testing.   

Wish us well!

Thanks for support!

Spelling List (Week of April 9th)

HIGH REQUENCY WORDS　

1. sound
2. only
3. years
4. sentence
5. around
6. through
7. where
8. another
9. picture
10. again
11. animal
12. point
13. answer
14. should
15. change
16. America
17. letter
18. mother
19. write
20. people

Dojo

Hello,
Our class is excited about a new program we'll be implementing.  It's called Dojo.  Dojo is a powerful class management tool that is entirely electronic.  Student earn or lose points based on specific classroom behaviors and they get to choose their own avatars.  In lieu of Character Cards, I'll be emailing behavior reports weekly.  No more signing Character Cards!  I hope you enjoy this new program.  I know that the students love it. 

Check it out!
http://www.classdojo.com/

Spelling List (Week of April 2nd)

High Frequency Words

1.                        addition

2.                        alone

3.                        amount

4.                        belong

5.                        board

6.                        bright

7.                        captain

8.                        cents

9.                        climbed

10.                dictionary

11.                dollars

12.                direct

13.                exact

14.                exciting

15.                exercise

16.                famous

17.                fraction

18.                history

19.                human

20.    information

April Newsletter

Spring has arrived!!  Third grade is still going full force; learning, growing, and having fun! 

The Math Fact Sundae Challenge is motivating students to learn their multiplication facts!  Students will enjoy sundaes with toppings that coincided with the facts that they’ve mastered.    Thank you to all parents who donated to this activity.  If you haven’t donated yet, there’s still time!  We’ll have our sundae party on April 27^th. 

AIMS Testing is fast approaching!  All year, third grade has been working on mastering the Arizona’s Instrument to Measure Standards.  The test is scheduled for the week of April 16^th.  Please do not schedule any appointments for this very important week.  As with any other school day, please be sure your child comes to school well rested and prepared to perform.

Wish us well as we dominate and conquer the AIMS test! 

Mrs. Alva

AIMS (SAVE THE DATE)

AIMS

April 16th-April 20th

Welcome Back!

I hope you all had a wonderful Spring Break!

It is hard to believe that March is almost over!  The AIMS test is quickly approaching! Over the next few weeks, we will be reviewing concepts that have been taught throughout the entire school year in order to prepare your child for the AIMS test. Therefore; it is extremely important that your child comes to school with a positive attitude and ready to learn! Your child should continue practicing his/her multiplication and division facts. Playing games with flashcards is an easy and fun way to help him/her memorize his/her facts…you can even do it in the car! In addition, students should be reading AR books nightly for 20 minutes!

Let's get started with Quarter 4!! 

Parent Teacher Conferences

Don't forget that Parent/Teacher Conferences are this week March  22nd-23rd. If you haven't confirmed your appointment time, please do so as soon as possible. I'll try my best to schedule at your convenience.

AR Quarter 3

Reminder!!!!!


We are halfway through quarter three, which means your child should be halfway to their AR goal.  Please login to Accelerated Reader to check your child's progress.  Please note that point goal and test average are calculated into your child's final report card.


Thanks for staying updated on your child's academics!

Valentine's Day Party

Parents,

Our class will be celebrating Valentine’s Day on Tues. Feb 14^th at 2:00pm.  We will be having snacks and participating in Valentine’s Day-themed reading centers.  If you choose to send valentines or treats with your child, please be sure to include everyone in the class.  Class lists went home yesterday.

Thanks!

Progress Reports

Progress Reports go home today!

Student of the Month

Congratulations to Keate Riggs for winning


 Student of the Month!

Way to go, Keate!  

Welcome Back!

I hope everyone had a wonderful winter break!  Due to the short week, there will be no story or spelling list. 

Tonight's homework:
1.  AR Read
2.  Math Sheet