Math update with Mrs. Neal

Hello 3rd grade families,
This week in math we worked on area, focusing on using square units to fill area. The homework for this week will be as follows:
Monday- Practice test, evens
Tuesday- Practice math facts
Wednesday- Practice math facts
Thursday- Practice math facts

Thanks and have a great week!

Mrs. Luyt's Weekly Update 12/11-12/14/17

Reading: This week we compared and contrasted two books by the same author: Click, Clack, Moo Cows that Type and Giggle, Giggle, Quack.  Next week, we will be comparing and contrasting two books on the same topic, The Gingerbread Boy and The Gingerbread Girl.

Writing: We continue to practice cursive everyday. This finished our rough drafts, edited and revised them and wrote our final draft. Next week, we will be 'applying' for a job at Santa's North Pole. We will discuss what character traits are needed for each available job. Students will then write a letter to Santa explaining why they should get the job. Next, we will write a narrative on an adventure they have on the 'job.'

Grammar: This week, we wrote friendly letters to a classmate to continue practicing our format of letters and addressing envelopes. Next week, we will work on writing a reply to our pen pal. 

Projects: This week we finished with their "51st state." Next week, students will be presenting the state projects. 

Homework: Read 20 minutes everyday. 

Math update with Mrs. Neal

Hello all!
This week in math we wrapped up our work with multiplication and division. Your student should be multiplication and division masters! Now we want them to work towards fluency with their multiplication and division facts. Please continue to practice with them regularly on mastering their facts. If ever you need ideas for practicing math facts, I have a tab on my blog (the 4th grade blog) that is called math facts. It has tons of ideas, websites, games, and even IXL assignments for practicing math facts. The homework this week will be as follows:
Week of 12/11
3rd grade:
Monday- IXL FF.6
Tuesday- IXL FF.7
Wednesday- IXL FF.8
Thursday- IXL FF.9

Thanks and have a great week!

Mrs. Luyt's Weekly Update 12/4-12/7/17

It was so great to meet with each of you and discuss the progress your child is making. Thank you for taking time to meet with me!

Reading: This week we determined the setting, conflict, main characters, theme, and solution on two books by the same author: Click, Clack, Moo Cows that Type and Giggle, Giggle, Quack.  Next week, we will be comparing and contrasting the two books we read from last week.

Writing: We continue to practice cursive everyday. This week, we began writing their rough drafts on their personal narratives. Next week, we will finish our rough drafts, edit and revise them and write our final draft.

Grammar: This week, we wrote a letter to Santa to submit to the Lahontan Valley News. They will only have their first names on the letters, and we were told not all letters would be printed due to space constrictions. It should be fun to see them! The letters chosen will be printed in the December 22nd Edition of the Lahontan Valley News. This week we will write friendly letters to a classmate to continue practicing our format of letters and addressing envelopes. 

Projects: This week we continued with their "51st state." Next week, students will practice presenting the state projects and making any last fine tuning. We are almost finished with this project. Stay tuned for a date and time when your child will presenting their project. 

Homework: Read 20 minutes everyday. 

Math update with Mrs. Neal

Hello all!
This week we continued to work with multiplication and division. The homework will be as follows:
Week of 12/4
3rd grade:
Monday- IXL H.6
Tuesday- IXL L.5
Wednesday- Practice test evens
Thursday- Practice math facts

Thanks!

Mrs. Luyt update 11/27-11/30/17

Parent/Teacher Conferences: December 8th is quickly approaching. If you need to reschedule your time for your appointment, please click on this link:  www.SignUpGenius.com/go/60B0D49A4AA2CA3FD0-mrs  If you are unable to make one of the time slots, email me ASAP at aluyt@oasisacademyfallon.us and I will try to accommodate your schedule.

Reading: This week we used evidence based terms to answer questions after reading a short passage. We also finished reassessing their reading levels. On Thursday, we took a spelling test. If you child received a 1, please be sure to sign and return the test so I know you have seen it. There will be no spelling again until after Winter Break. Next week, student will be determining the setting, conflict, main characters, theme, and solution on two books by the same author: Click, Clack, Moo Cows that Type and Giggle, Giggle, Quack.  Students will be having a Latin/Greek test on 12/07/17.

Writing: We continue to practice cursive everyday. We started to organize the personal narratives into a beginning, middle, and end and stretch out the details. We also added vivid details using effective word choices from our five senses. Next week, students will begin writing their rough drafts.

Grammar: This week, we reviewed regular and irregular verbs, and simple verb tenses. We took an assessment on verbs on Thursday. Next week, we will learn how to use commas in addresses. We will also be writing a letter to Santa to submit to the Lahontan Valley News. They will only have their first names on the letters, and we were told not all letters would be printed due to space constrictions. It should be fun to see them!

Projects: This week we continued with their "51st state." Next week, students will continue creating the components of their state. We are almost finished with this project. Stay tuned for a date and time when your child will presenting their project. 

Homework: Read 20 minutes everyday.  Study Latin/Greek words for assessment  (assessment 12/7).