It's the end of the first week of Final exams for quarter 3. Only 5 more exams to go!
This morning began with a nice spelling test, followed by reviewing for the Reading final and Language Arts final.
Right before lunch, we read and used a schedule in Math. This helped us to calculate the elapsed time of events.
After lunch was Science. We discussed the invention convention and worked on the booklets needed for the project.
HOMEWORK:
1) Science p. 322
2) Think-Tac-Toe - again, this is just optional. See yesterday's blog for more details.
3) Reading Log - you can put any textbook you read as your book title
4) Math - optional homework, but good practice - complete p. 84 and the problem solving questions that were handed out to you today
NOTICES:
- Tuesday and Wednesday are half-days, so please prepare to have your child picked up after the 11:45am dismissal
- Monday exam: Reading and Phonics
- Tuesday exams: Social Studies and Language Arts
- Wednesday exams: Science and Math
- Please use the study guides for reviewing the material.
- Please take some study breaks and have some fun time too.
Have a great, warm weekend!
Mr. Yaremchuk
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Mar. 9, 2017: Thursday
Well the students have completed two more final exams today, and have only tomorrow for specialty final exams. Please prepare for your PE, Health, and Computer exams that are tomorrow.
This morning we reviewed for the Reading/Phonics Final exam and wrote a diamente poem.
The students continued working on their holiday celebration poster in Social Studies.
Finally, in math we read and used a calendar.
HOMEWORK:
1) Science p. 321
2) Think-Tac-Toe - due next Wednesday, March 15 - BUT, this is optional homework, so you do not have to do it if you don't want to. I will award 2 Dojo points for every square you complete. If you make a line, I will give you 10 Dojos! You will get 30 Dojos for completing everything!
NOTICES:
- Spelling test tomorrow, as well as PE, Health, and Computer final exams
- Tomorrow is also the second Friday of the month, so feel free to bring a change of appropriate casual clothes for after PE.
- You may leave your Social Studies and Science textbooks at home as we won't need them tomorrow.
- Secret message - condensation
Enjoy your night!
Mr. Y
This morning we reviewed for the Reading/Phonics Final exam and wrote a diamente poem.
The students continued working on their holiday celebration poster in Social Studies.
Finally, in math we read and used a calendar.
HOMEWORK:
1) Science p. 321
2) Think-Tac-Toe - due next Wednesday, March 15 - BUT, this is optional homework, so you do not have to do it if you don't want to. I will award 2 Dojo points for every square you complete. If you make a line, I will give you 10 Dojos! You will get 30 Dojos for completing everything!
NOTICES:
- Spelling test tomorrow, as well as PE, Health, and Computer final exams
- Tomorrow is also the second Friday of the month, so feel free to bring a change of appropriate casual clothes for after PE.
- You may leave your Social Studies and Science textbooks at home as we won't need them tomorrow.
- Secret message - condensation
Enjoy your night!
Mr. Y
Mar. 8, 2017: Wednesday
Hello parents and students. Final Exams have begun and the children have completed the big Chinese test and an Art test.
Tomorrow's exams are Christian Living and Music.
This morning in LA/Reading the students used the vocabulary words from An Ancient Greek Myth and made sentences, wrote a diamente poem, and practiced using exact adjectives. We also reviewed test taking strategies.
In Science, we worked on the Invention Convention. Please note the change. I have opened up the topic for our Grade Three Inventors to find any problem and think of an invention for it. You can still use the environment, but it seems limited and difficult right now. Students can now invent anything they want, but it still needs to be a real thing.
HOMEWORK:
1) Science p. 320
2) Social Studies Passport - reminder to parents that students will need to use the computer for research
3) Reading Logs
NOTICES:
- spelling test on Friday, along with your PE, Health, and Computer final exams
- please keep thinking about a problem to solve for your invention convention - read the important change above in the Science paragraph above.
Have a good night.
Mr. Y
Tomorrow's exams are Christian Living and Music.
This morning in LA/Reading the students used the vocabulary words from An Ancient Greek Myth and made sentences, wrote a diamente poem, and practiced using exact adjectives. We also reviewed test taking strategies.
In Science, we worked on the Invention Convention. Please note the change. I have opened up the topic for our Grade Three Inventors to find any problem and think of an invention for it. You can still use the environment, but it seems limited and difficult right now. Students can now invent anything they want, but it still needs to be a real thing.
HOMEWORK:
1) Science p. 320
2) Social Studies Passport - reminder to parents that students will need to use the computer for research
3) Reading Logs
NOTICES:
- spelling test on Friday, along with your PE, Health, and Computer final exams
- please keep thinking about a problem to solve for your invention convention - read the important change above in the Science paragraph above.
Have a good night.
Mr. Y
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Mar. 7, 2017: Tuesday
Here's what happened in the classroom of the Talented Third Graders on this gloomy Tuesday....
- Language Arts/Reading - reviewed the vocabulary of An Ancient Greek Myth, practiced writing the beginning of a story for the final exam, reviewed test taking strategies. The students got to share their story beginnings with the class.
- Math - calculated elapsed time
- Science - shared ideas of how to be prepared for severe weather, and some of the students got to act out some weather
- Social Studies - the students began a group project where they will research a holiday or celebration and make an advertisement for it
HOMEWORK:
1) Math p. 85
Final Exams tomorrow: Chinese and Art
NOTICES:
- please return the quiz on Adverbs with your completed corrections
- PE tomorrow, please wear your casual uniforms
Good luck studying for Chinese tonight!
Mr. Yaremchuk
Monday, March 6, 2017
Mar. 6, 2017: Monday
Welcome to Final Exam week, with exams in specialty classes. I hope you all had a wonderful weekend.
This morning at Assembly, our new Angel of the Week was announced and it was the Student Council. They did a fantastic job organizing and running the Movie Day and earned themselves the honor of being Angels of the Week. Great job, everyone!
In Reading/Phonics class, we practiced reading the 'oi' sound, and finished reading An Ancient Greek Myth. The students practiced making sentences with the vocabulary from the story.
During Math, the students tried to tell how long it takes to complete an activity (elapsed time). We will practice this concept more tomorrow as well.
Explaining the advantages of diversity in countries was our objective in Social Studies. The students had some small group work first to discuss these advantages, and then to research in the textbook how people show their diversity in his/her community.
For Science, the students described the water cycle and began making a poster.
HOMEWORK:
1) Social Studies World Passport - please choose a country you want to research, follow the instructions on the worksheet, answer the questions, and cut out the passport. On the back of the passport, be sure to discuss how your culture is the same and different than the country you are researching. Please note that this assignment is due on Thursday, March 9th. Feel free to complete it early if you wish.
2) Reading Log
3) Invention Convention - some students need to further their ideas on an invention, or create a new one. Please try to have a new idea for tomorrow.
NOTICES:
- Chinese and Art final exams on Wednesday
- Christian Living and Music final exams on Thursday
- Secret Message - jellyfish
- Health, PE, and Computer exams on Friday, along with a spelling test
Have a great evening!
Mr. Yaremchuk
This morning at Assembly, our new Angel of the Week was announced and it was the Student Council. They did a fantastic job organizing and running the Movie Day and earned themselves the honor of being Angels of the Week. Great job, everyone!
In Reading/Phonics class, we practiced reading the 'oi' sound, and finished reading An Ancient Greek Myth. The students practiced making sentences with the vocabulary from the story.
During Math, the students tried to tell how long it takes to complete an activity (elapsed time). We will practice this concept more tomorrow as well.
Explaining the advantages of diversity in countries was our objective in Social Studies. The students had some small group work first to discuss these advantages, and then to research in the textbook how people show their diversity in his/her community.
For Science, the students described the water cycle and began making a poster.
HOMEWORK:
1) Social Studies World Passport - please choose a country you want to research, follow the instructions on the worksheet, answer the questions, and cut out the passport. On the back of the passport, be sure to discuss how your culture is the same and different than the country you are researching. Please note that this assignment is due on Thursday, March 9th. Feel free to complete it early if you wish.
2) Reading Log
3) Invention Convention - some students need to further their ideas on an invention, or create a new one. Please try to have a new idea for tomorrow.
NOTICES:
- Chinese and Art final exams on Wednesday
- Christian Living and Music final exams on Thursday
- Secret Message - jellyfish
- Health, PE, and Computer exams on Friday, along with a spelling test
Have a great evening!
Mr. Yaremchuk
Friday, March 3, 2017
Mar. 3, 2017: Friday
The short week has come to an end. We have final exams beginning next week. Please make sure you check your exam schedule to know what to study for first.
This morning began with everybody sharing the same weekend plans - study. (hopefully you can get some sunshine and relaxing time in there). We then continued reading the Greek Myth and learned some new vocabulary.
In Math, we practiced telling time to the minute on the whiteboard, interactive notebook activity, and clock games.
After lunch was Science. We learned about the water cycle and explained the different parts. We had Sophie share some lovely crackers she got in Chiayi on the weekend while we watched a video on the water cycle.
Also in Science, we discussed the upcoming Invention Convention (end of April). We will be working on it weekly and piece by piece. See homework for more information below.
HOMEWORK:
1) Science - Invention Convention - please answer the question you wrote in your notebook. Also, think of 2-3 inventions you think could help the environment. Remember that your invention doesn't only have to be about pollution as it could relate to habitats, ecosystems, animals, etc. Identifying a problem is the first step in the Engineering Design Process.
2) Study for exams. Follow your study guides slowly and begin reviewing your material.
3) Reading Logs - when reading, you can practice reading with expression to prepare for your oral reading exam next week
NOTICES:
- final exams on Wednesday: Art and Chinese
- final exams on Thursday: Christian Living and Music
- each student will be doing his/her reading exam throughout the week
Have a great weekend, and don't forget to take a break from studying and enjoy the beautiful weather.
Mr. Y
This morning began with everybody sharing the same weekend plans - study. (hopefully you can get some sunshine and relaxing time in there). We then continued reading the Greek Myth and learned some new vocabulary.
In Math, we practiced telling time to the minute on the whiteboard, interactive notebook activity, and clock games.
After lunch was Science. We learned about the water cycle and explained the different parts. We had Sophie share some lovely crackers she got in Chiayi on the weekend while we watched a video on the water cycle.
Also in Science, we discussed the upcoming Invention Convention (end of April). We will be working on it weekly and piece by piece. See homework for more information below.
HOMEWORK:
1) Science - Invention Convention - please answer the question you wrote in your notebook. Also, think of 2-3 inventions you think could help the environment. Remember that your invention doesn't only have to be about pollution as it could relate to habitats, ecosystems, animals, etc. Identifying a problem is the first step in the Engineering Design Process.
2) Study for exams. Follow your study guides slowly and begin reviewing your material.
3) Reading Logs - when reading, you can practice reading with expression to prepare for your oral reading exam next week
NOTICES:
- final exams on Wednesday: Art and Chinese
- final exams on Thursday: Christian Living and Music
- each student will be doing his/her reading exam throughout the week
Have a great weekend, and don't forget to take a break from studying and enjoy the beautiful weather.
Mr. Y
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Mar. 2, 2017: Thursday
Good evening everybody. We had a busy day in the classroom which had the students working hard independently and in small groups.
Language Arts/Reading - started out with a quiz on adverbs, learned some new vocabulary from a new story, "An Ancient Greek Myth," practiced using exact adjectives, and finally it was story telling time for Victoria and Georgia. Great job by all students that told their story, and we will keep building on it next quarter.
Social Studies - identified and compared celebrations around the world, and the reasons for holidays
Math - told time to the minute
ECA - read over all the study guides together. The students are aware of what to expect on the final exams. If there are any questions about the study guides or anything else, please make sure to ask me.
HOMEWORK:
1) Social Studies p. 287
2) Reading Log Response - please complete the worksheet after completing your reading log
3) Secret Message - Friday already?
NOTICES:
- no spelling test tomorrow
- study guides have been handed out, and they are also posted on the blog
- next week is exam week for specialty classes, as well as an oral exam for Reading
- if you are in my Electives, please bring a deck of cards tomorrow
- PE tomorrow - please wear casual uniforms
Have an awesome night.
Mr. Yaremchuk
Language Arts/Reading - started out with a quiz on adverbs, learned some new vocabulary from a new story, "An Ancient Greek Myth," practiced using exact adjectives, and finally it was story telling time for Victoria and Georgia. Great job by all students that told their story, and we will keep building on it next quarter.
Social Studies - identified and compared celebrations around the world, and the reasons for holidays
Math - told time to the minute
ECA - read over all the study guides together. The students are aware of what to expect on the final exams. If there are any questions about the study guides or anything else, please make sure to ask me.
HOMEWORK:
1) Social Studies p. 287
2) Reading Log Response - please complete the worksheet after completing your reading log
3) Secret Message - Friday already?
NOTICES:
- no spelling test tomorrow
- study guides have been handed out, and they are also posted on the blog
- next week is exam week for specialty classes, as well as an oral exam for Reading
- if you are in my Electives, please bring a deck of cards tomorrow
- PE tomorrow - please wear casual uniforms
Have an awesome night.
Mr. Yaremchuk
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