Weekly Update 8-25

Weekly Update

August 25 - 29th, 2014

Learning Targets/Topics Word Study/Spelling: For now we will not have word study/spelling.  We are focusing on classroom routines and how to do our guided reading centers.  We expect to begin word study in mid September. Reading: ~I can use our classroom library correctly. ~I can choose “Just Right” books. ~ I can discuss the reasons I choose books. ~ I can write and discuss my thoughts about books I am reading. Writing: ~ I can use my writer’s notebook to write ideas for writing. (planting seeds to write about later) ~ I can choose poems that “speak to me” and write a response to that poem. Math:   ~ I can read and write three digit numbers. ~ I can locate  and write numbers on a number line. ~ I can complete the pattern on a number line. ~ I can find the number halfway between two numbers. ~ I can round numbers.

Important Dates: 8/25: PTO Meeting in library. All are welcome to attend. 9/1: No School 10/3: No School Lunch Menu Reminders ~Please sign your child’s planner each night. ~Please send in a family photo for us to put up in the classroom if you have not already done so. ~ Please send lunch money in an envelope or baggie with your child’s first and last name, the amount you are sending, and their lunch account number. ~ This year the related arts schedule is on an A-E rotation.  See the front of your child’s take home folder or bottom left box of this update to find out which class they have on each lettered day.   ~3rd grade fees are $35.00

Questions? Contact Me: Mrs. Breslin: breslink@grahamlocalschools.org 937-663-4449 ext 4319 *You can always send in a note or write to me in your child’s planner* Our classroom blog will be updated soon.  Check it out at mrsbreslin.blogspot.com Related Arts Rotation Week of:        Mon       Tues     Wed      Thurs    Fri     25-29th PE Comp Mus. PE Lib 1st- 5th none PE Comp Mus PE

Reading Logs Our first weekly reading log will go home on Tuesday.  I will be collecting this each Tuesday, giving students the weekend if they choose/need it and giving them Monday to remember to return it.  Late or incomplete reading logs will result in a strike (after one free homework pass has been given).  Please have students complete the chart themselves.  We have been talking a lot about taking responsibility for their things, plus it will be good practice for them to fill out a chart.  The more practice they have in reading, the better readers they will be! Thanks A Bunch! Thank you for a fantastic first week. I greatly appreciate you sending in all the necessary school supplies and paperwork. This is going to be an awesome year!!