Ornament Exchange and Pajama Day

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of my amazing students and their awesome families. See you next year! :)

Happy Holidays

Thanks so much for sending in items for our gingerbread houses. They were a big hit! :)

Weekly Update 12-16

Weekly Update

December 16th - 20th,  2013

Learning Targets/Topics Word Study/Spelling: ~ I can change spell and use words that end in -ed. *Spelling Test changed to Thursday* Reading: ~I can find key details in a story. ~I can tell the main idea of the story. ~ I can give details to support the main idea in a story. Writing: ~ I can create a paragraph from writing ideas. ~ I can write about poetry. Math:   ~I can use multiplication strategies to help me find the product (answer) quickly. ~ I can determine when I am expected to multiply in a story problem. ~ I can write an equation and find the product for a story problem.   ~ I can multiply any number times a multiple of 10 Ex (4 x 40 or 8 x 80) Science: ~ I can tell about different types of soil and identify the layers in soil. Student of the Week: Jessica

Important Dates 12/18: Dental Screening in third grade (form was sent at beginning of the year)( RESHEDULED from 12/16) 12/19: Inflatables Winter Fun Day - WEAR SOCKS! 12/20: 1 wrapped ornament needed 12/20: Polar Express Day: Wear your warm PJ’s; Pack your slippers in your backpack 12/23-Jan 3: Winter Break 1/7: December Reading Log Due 1/9:  USA skating party from 6-8 Questions? Contact Me Mrs. Breslin 937-663-4449 ext 4319 breslink@grahamlocalschools.org *You can always send in a note or write to me in your child’s planner* Don’t forget to check out our blog: mrsbreslin.blogspot.com GES has “adopted” a few families who are in need this holiday season.  If students would like to send in a monetary donation, please send your money by tomorrow, Wednesday , December 17th. Mrs. Oburn (kindergarden teacher) is planning to shop for these families in the next few days.

Upcoming Events Ornament Gift Exchange: Students will be exchanging an ornament on Friday.  Please bring in one ornament for a random classmate already wrapped.  Please try not to send glass ornaments as glass is prohibited on the bus.  If you are not able to provide an ornament, let me know and I’ll be happy to bring one so that your child can participate in the exchange.   Gingerbread Houses:  Thank you for starting to send in these donations. If you have not already done so, please send in the item(s) by Wednesday. If you are unable to send in the item requested, please write me a note so that I can pick it up at the store. Your child will participate whether or not they bring in something to donate.

Multiplication Unit Test     On Thursday, 12/19, the students will be taking their multiplication test. Please see the review sheet that was sent home today to help your child prepare for this test. If you have any questions or notice your child struggling with a specific section of this review sheet, please call me or send in a note and I will do my best to work with them on this skill independently or in a small group.    Use this practice test to guide your studying.  If they are struggling in one area, help them with these problems and maybe even create more problems that are similar.   Multiplication Facts Continue to work on memorizing multiplication facts.  Students will begin timed fact tests when we return from break.  More information will be sent home about the format of these timed quizzes.

Decorating The Tree

Weekly Update 12-3-13

Weekly Update

December 3rd - 6th,  2013

Learning Targets/Topics Word Study/Spelling: New words will be given Wednesday:   ~ I can spell and use words that have two vowels that make one sound. I know that usually the first vowel makes the long vowel sound (ai/ay, ee/ea, ui/ue/ew). Reading: ~ I can tell the story elements of a story.   ~ I can compare and contrast plots and settings of different stories by the same author. ~ I can find key details in a story. ~I can tell the main idea of the story. Writing: ~ I can write a personal narrative. ~ I can create a paragraph from writing ideas. ~ I can write about poetry. Math:   ~I can use multiplication strategies to help me find the product (answer) quickly. ~ I can use a multiplication table. ~ I can determine when I am expected to multiply in a story problem. ~ I can write an equation and find the product for a story problem.   Science: ~ I can tell about different types of soil and identify the layers in soil. Student of the Week: Ivy

Important Dates 12/3:  Mrs. Breslin will be out for training 12/4: November Reading Log Due (300 minutes) 12/16: Dental Screening in third grade (form was sent at beginning of the year) 12/19: Gym Winter Fun Day (Inflatables) 12/20: Classroom Ornament Exchange and Polar Express              P.J. Party 12/23-Jan 3: Winter Break 1/7: December Reading Log Due Questions? Contact Me Mrs. Breslin 937-663-4449 ext 4319 breslink@grahamlocalschools.org *You can always send in a note or write to me in your child’s planner* Don’t forget to check out our blog: mrsbreslin.blogspot.com Pictures from our exciting learning experiences are on our blog as well as some instructional videos.  Some of the more recent photos include our bread making activity and our cultural awareness day.  Check back to the blog frequently for more pictures of all the holiday activities we have scheduled.   Donations needed for edible soil.  Please send me a note if you would be willing to donate and I will let you know what is needed.

Upcoming Events Ornament Exchange:  Students will have an ornament exchange in class.  Bring in one ornament to exchange with a random classmate.  Please do not send in glass ornaments. Gingerbread Houses:  Donation forms will be sent home with each child for materials Polar Express Pajama Party:  More info will be sent home at a later date.  On Friday, 12/20, students will get to wear school appropriate pajamas for a fun filled Polar Express Experience!

Multiplication Flashcards Students should be bringing multiplication flashcards home nightly and returning them to school each day.  Please take 10 min or so a night to practice the flashcards.  Eventually, students will be expected to know their facts from memory.   Online Multiplication Games There are many websites online that will allow your student to practice multiplication.  You can also find free printable worksheets for them to do.  The more they practice, the more fluent they will be.