Weekly Update 9-3

Breslin Weekly Update

September 3rd – 6th, 2013

Mrs. Breslin’s 3rd Grade Classroom

Topics of the Week Word Study/Spelling: ~Continuing high frequency word list assessment Reading: ~ What we do during reader's workshop ~ We began reading Flat Stanley- please see parent letter about an address to send their Flat Stanley. Writing: ~ Poetry Math:   ~ Place value practice ~ Finishing up 3 digit addition (quiz Wed) ~ Rounding Social Studies: ~Mapping skills Scholastic Magazine! This flyer went home Monday.  Scholastic magazine is a high interest reading tool that could get your child reading more. Help our class earn rewards by returning it, even if you just check “no” and sign your name.  If you do want the magazine, fill out the  correct information and I will send it in for you.   Thank you!

Important Dates: 9/6: Mrs. Breslin out in a.m for professional dev. 9/10: 2 hour delay for staff training 9/26: Parent/Teacher Conferences 9/27: Mobile Dentist 9/30: PTO Meeting 10/1: September Reading Log Due 10/1: Parent/Teacher Conferences 10/18: No School Reminders ~Please sign your child’s planner each night. ~Please make sure your child fills out their own reading log. You only need to sign it at the end of the month. We have been talking a lot about taking responsibility for their things, plus it will be good practice for them to fill out the chart themselves. Thank you! ~Some students still need a family photo for their cubby. ~Spelling lists will probably start coming home next week. Student of the Week Landree

Questions? Contact Me: Mrs. Breslin 937-663-4449 ext 4319 breslink@grahamlocalschools.org Don’t forget to check out our blog: mrsbreslin.blogspot.com   *You can always send in a note or write to me in your child’s planner*

As we continue our math unit on 3 digit addition, I've noticed that some students are still struggling with their basic facts. If they are having trouble memorizing them, please help them practice ways that they can at least come up with them quickly.  I have copied a strategy page to the back of this newsletter that explains some useful strategies.  Make-Ten is a great strategy to use!   If you have your own strategy that you use to help you add quickly in your head, show that to your child. They would love to know how your mind works! :)