Christmas Break "Homework"

Merry Christmas!!!  

I pray all of my third graders will have a wonderful, enjoyable time away from school for Christmas break.  

For homework, I would like for them to read for 20 minutes each day (Monday through Friday) for a total of 300 minutes.  (15 days times 20 minutes)  If they cannot read each day, then they can 'catch up' on weekends.  

Also, I want them to make their own multiplication flash cards for 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.  They can make these using 3x5 index cards or some other type of thick paper.  (An example of one would be to put 6x3 on one side and the other side would say 6x3=18.)

Enjoy your time together as a family.  May God bless each and every one of you as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  

Blessings,

Ms. Anita

homework for Wed., Dec. 11

Math - finish boardwork

Science - Project due Tomorrow!!

Spelling - Final Test for List 18 Tomorrow

Reading - work for Ms. Lucy

Please make sure your child brings what he/she signed up to bring for the Christmas Party.  Christmas Party will be tomorrow (Thurs., Dec. 12) at 1 p.m.

Homework for Tues., Dec. 10

Math - Test Tomorrow - Practice Multiplication

Finish Boardwork

Science - Test Tomorrow (Ch. 4, 5, 6)

Science Project due Thurs., Dec. 12

Spelling - Pre-Test for List 18 Tomorrow

Language - p. 81-82  (most finished this is class)

Homework for Mon., Dec. 9

I'm sorry that I haven't been able to let you know about homework until now.  I'm doing better, thanks to some antibiotics.

Homework for Mon., Dec. 9

Math:  p. 111, 112, 113, 114 and boardwork

Reading:  Ms. Lucy's work

Science:  Project due Dec. 12.  Also, finish reading p. 98-101, Quiz Tom. (p. 90-101) and Test Wed. (Chapters 4-6)

Spelling:  List 18 5x

Also, I asked each student to bring his/her own pencil sharpener.  Several students are having to borrow a pencil sharpener every day.  This causes us to use valuable class time just to have pencils sharpened and ready to use.  Please try to get a sharpener that will last and do a good job.  For some reason, some sharpeners do not seem to do a very good job at sharpening pencils.  Thank you.

Homework for Tues., Nov. 26

Math - p. 99-100

Reading - Read for 20 minutes

Spelling - PreTest Tom. for List 16  AND  11 out of 20 students (who were in attendance today) were to write their words 5x again because of not following directions during Language class time. 

Please note:  Tomorrow the students will need to wear their uniforms... per Mrs. Lucy. (This is a change from what the school newsletter indicated)  The photographer will be taking class group pictures tomorrow.  The children who still need to have individual photos taken may bring clothes to change into.  Please call the school office with any questions regarding this.  The number is:  684-699-9254

Homework for Mon., Nov. 25

Sorry for not getting a plan ready to post for this week.  Since it's a short week, we will have our Spelling Pre-Test on Wednesday (like normal), but the Final Test will be next Monday, Dec. 1.

Homework for tonight...

Math:  Write Times Tables 1-7

Science:  Work on project

Reading:  Read for 30 minutes

Spelling:  Write words 5x for List 16

Quite a few students finished writing their spelling words in class even though one student only wrote them three times... and they were from the wrong list.  Ah well...  life goes on!  :)

Homework for Thurs., Nov. 21

Math:  p. 95-96

Reading:  read for 20 min.

Science: Work on Project

History:  Test Tom.  (p. 62-97)

Please have a pencil box, pencil case, or pencil pouch for your child to use at school.  We have a 'problem' with children keeping track of pencils.

Homework for Wed., Nov. 20

Thank you for yet more paper towels!  :)  yay!!

Bible:  Write John 14:6  10x

Math:  p. 297-298, any make up work

Language:  Boardwork

Science:  Work on Science Notebook (you need to be finished with Mammals, Birds, and Fish by now)

History:  Test on Fri. (p. 62-97) Study your study guide.

Spelling:  Final Test Tom., Write misspelled words 5x

Most students seemed to have finished the boardwork.

Homework for Tues., Nov. 19

Thank you to someone who sent in paper towels today!

Math:  p. 93-94, 279-280, Boardwork

(Also, three students still need to turn in p. 287-288 from yesterday.  I wrote their names on the board w/ the page numbers.)

Reading:  Read for 30 minutes

Spelling:  Pre Test Tom. List 15, Boardwork

Please keep reviewing multiplication facts through 6 with your child.

Homework for Mon., Nov. 18

I can't believe that November is already more than half over!  That means lots of things, but one of the main things for your child (regarding schoolwork) is that he/she needs to be working diligently on his/her Science Notebook project.

Math:  p. 91-92, p. 287-288, Boardwork

Science:  finish p. 79, work on Project, Quiz Tom. p. 74-78

History:  Quiz Tom. p. 84-97

Spelling:  Write words List 15  5x

AND... have parent/guardian sign papers.  (I sent home a set of stapled papers.  Please sign the small attached green piece of paper and return it to school tomorrow.)

Plan for 11/18 through 11/22

Math

This week, we will be looking at greater than, less than, and equal to.  Please continue to drill multiplication facts with your child daily.  Also, please review with them how division and multiplication relate.  We do this in class, but they need lots of repetition.  

Next Monday, the students will be taking a test.  

Reading

We almost finished Swiss Family Robinson on Friday.  We will start a new reading book on Tuesday.  Please continue to encourage your child to read for at least 20 minutes each evening.  I am still working on the best way to present a Reading Log incentive.  Please let me know if you have any suggestions.

Science

Students need to continue to work on their Science Notebook projects which will be due on Thursday, December 12.  If your child will not be in school on that day or on the last day prior to Christmas Break, he/she will need to turn it in BEFORE they leave school for Christmas Break.  Please carefully read the information sheet I sent home.  If you have questions, please let me know.  Your child's grade on this project will depend in large part on how well he or she follows directions... including turning it in ON TIME!

History

This week, we will be looking at George Washington and then reviewing William Penn, Ben Franklin, and George Washington. There will be a quiz on Tuesday covering pages 84-97.  Then, there will be a Test on Friday covering pages 62-97.

Spelling

Wednesday will be the pre-test for list 15.  And, the final test will be on Thursday or Friday, depending on how things go after the pre-test on Wednesday.

This information is subject to change per the teacher's discretion with or without written notice.

Homework for Thurs., Nov. 14

Math:  p. 89-90, 283-284, Boardwork  (Test Tom.  Go over multiplication facts.)

Reading:  Read for 30 min.  *This is NEW!*  Students need to start reading longer.

Science:  Work on Science Notebook Project.  (I told the students they need to be working on something besides Birds, Mammals, and Fish.  If they haven't finished those sections, please encourage them in doing their best on this project.)

Spelling:  Write missed words 5x  (Only students who missed words on the Spelling Pre-Test need to write words 5x each.  Most of them finished that in class.)  

NOTICE:  Please have your child bring in a roll of papertowels.  We are on our last roll.  These are used to help with spills and with wiping faces after having P.E. in the hot sun.  Also, please make sure your child brings plenty of water with them to school.

Thank you!

Homework for Wed., Nov. 13

Homework for Wed., Nov. 13

Bible:  Write John 6:37 & 38  - 10x

Math:  p. 87-88

Reading:  Read for 20 min.

Spelling:  Write each word in a sentence. Pre-Test Tom.

Quite a few students finished everything but the reading and studying for the Spelling Pre-Test.  

Homework for Tues., Nov. 12

Homework for Tues., Nov. 12 is...

Math: p. 85-86 Also, for extra credit in Math, students could write their 6 Times Tables 5x.

Language: p. 63-64

Science: Finish Board-work, Quiz Tom. (p. 66-73)

Spelling: Write List 14 5x

Most students finished their language in class.  Some finished their Math, Science board-work, and spelling.

Plan for 11/12 through 11/15

Progress Reports are scheduled to come home on Friday.

Math

This week, the students will be reviewing how to divide with a remainder and how to solve story problems.  Please continue to drill multiplication facts (especially 3, 4, 5, and 6) with your child daily. Also, please continue review with them how division and multiplication relate.  We do this in class, but they need lots of repetition.  

On Friday, the students will be taking a test.  Students need to review, review, review, and memorize, memorize, memorize their multiplication facts... especially 3, 4, 5, and 6.

Language Arts

This week, we will continue to look at different kinds of contractions such as isn't, aren't, and won't.  Also, we will be discussing there is and there are.

Reading

We should finish reading Swiss Family Robinson by the end of this week.  Again, there may be surprise quizzes on what we've been reading.  Please continue to encourage your child to read for at least 20 minutes each evening. 

Science

Students need to continue to work on their Science Notebook projects which will be on-going into December.  The Science Notebook projects will be due on Thursday, December 12.  If your child will not be in school on that day or on the last day prior to Christmas Break, he/she will need to turn it in BEFORE they leave school for Christmas Break.  Please carefully read the information sheet I sent home.  If you have questions, please let me know.  Your child's grade on this project will depend in large part on how well he or she follows directions... including turning it in ON TIME!  (If it is not turned in prior to Christmas Break, your child will lose at least three letter grades on this project.  At best, he/she will make a D.)

There is to be a Science quiz on Wednesday covering pages 66-73.  

History

This week, we will begin to look at George Washington. 

Spelling

Due to a shorter week, the pre-test for list 14 will be on Thursday.  And, the final test will hopefully be on Friday.

This information is subject to change per the teacher's discretion with or without written notice.

Homework for Thurs., Nov. 7

Homework for Thurs., Nov. 7 is...

Bible:  2 Tim. 1:7 - 10x

Language: p. 61-62 and Descriptive Essay

Reading: Read for 20 minutes

Science: work on Science Notebook project Due Dec. 12

History: Quiz Tomorrow (p. 72-83)

Most students finished p. 61-62 in class.

Homework for Wed., Nov. 6

Here's the homework for Wed., Nov. 6 for 3rd grade...

Math - p. 81-82, Test Tomorrow 

Science work on Science Notebook Project which is due Dec. 12

Science Test Tomorrow on Chapter 3

Spelling - Write each wrong word 5x, Final Test Tom. (for List 13)

Most students finished their Math worksheet in class.  Not all students had words to correct from their spelling pre-tests because a few students spelled them all correctly.

Thank you for your continued support of your child's work.

Homework for Mon. & Tues., Nov. 4 & 5

Sorry I'm behind in posting the homework, but I've been continuing to email the homework to the addresses I have.  If you would like to be added to this email list, please leave me a comment or email me at roseinthemorningATgmailDOTcom (change AT to @ and DOT to .)


Homework for Tuesday, November 5

Math - p. 79 - 80  

Reading - Read for 20 min.

Science - Work on Science Notebook Project - Due Dec. 12

Spelling - Pre Test List 13 Tom. 

Several students finished their math in class.

Thank you for all of your help with your student's homework.

Here's the homework for Mon., Nov. 4...

Math - p. 77-78

Science - Quiz Tom. (p. 54-63)

Spelling - Write List 13 - 5x

Some students finished both their math and spelling while at school.

Also, I announced that the Science Notebook Projects are due on December 12.  By now, students need to be finished with the Mammals section and start work on the Birds section.  

Plan for 11/4 through 11/8

Thank you for those who have returned signed report cards to me.  There are still seven (7) students who need to return their report cards.

Math

This week, the students will be reviewing how to divide with a remainder.  Six will be introduced as a factor THIS week (instead of last week) as it seemed more practice was needed on division.  Please continue to drill multiplication facts with your child daily.  Also, please review with them how division and multiplication relate.  We do this in class, but they need lots of repetition.  

On Thursday, the students will be taking a test.  Students need to review, review, review, and memorize, memorize, memorize their multiplication facts... especially 3, 4, 5, and 6.

On Friday, the students and I will hopefully begin to look more closely at how to solve story problems.

Language Arts

Monday, there will be a test on all types of plural words.  The rest of this week, we will be looking at different kinds of contractions such as isn't, aren't, and won't.  Also, there is and there are will be introduced.

Reading

We will be continuing Swiss Family Robinson.  Again, there may be surprise quizzes on what we've been reading.  Please continue to encourage your child to read for at least 20 minutes each evening.  I am still working on the best way to present a Reading Log incentive.  Please let me know if you have any suggestions.

Science

Students need to continue to work on their Science Notebook projects which will be on-going for several more weeks.  There is now a due date!  The Science Notebook projects will be due on Thursday, December 12.  If your child will not be in school on that day or on the last day prior to Christmas Break, he/she will need to turn it in BEFORE they leave school for Christmas Break.  Please carefully read the information sheet I sent home.  If you have questions, please let me know.  Your child's grade on this project will depend in large part on how well he or she follows directions... including turning it in ON TIME!

There is to be a quiz on Tuesday covering pages 54-63.  

There will be a Test on Thursday (Nov. 7) on all of Chapter 3 (Vertebrates).

History

This week, we will be looking at Benjamin Franklin and almanacs.  (If you happen to have an almanac that I could show to the class, I'd greatly appreciate it.)  There will be a quiz on Friday covering pages 72-83.

Spelling

Wednesday will be the pre-test for list 13.  And, the final test will be on Thursday or Friday, depending on how things go after the pre-test on Wednesday.

This information is subject to change per the teacher's discretion with or without written notice.

Homework for 10/28

Please forgive me for not getting Thursday's and Fridays' homework from last week posted to the blog.  However, you should have received an email message from me showing the homework for those days.  If not, please email me at roseinthemorningATgmailDOTcom to request to be added to the daily homework email list.  (Make sure to change AT to @ and DOT to .)

The homework for tonight (Mon., Oct. 28) is as follows:

Math:  p. 73-74, Test Tom. (Tom. means "Tomorrow")

Reading:  Quiz on Chapter 1 Tom. (from The Swiss Family Robinson)

Science:  Worksheet

Spelling: Write List 12 - 5x

Many students finished their Math and Science, but not ALL students.  Also, a few finished their Spelling words. 

I stressed to the students several times today (making sure they heard me and (hopefully) understood) that they need to start being serious about taking responsibility for their homework.  Please help me by reinforcing this at home. 

Please remember that we plan to start a Reading Log incentive program in November.  This means, your child will need to read every night and record the information on a Reading Log which I will be sending home.

Plan for 10/28 through 11/1

Math

On Tuesday, the students will be taking a test which covers a few division problems, some addition and subtraction, as well as several multiplication problems.  Students need to review, review, review, and memorize, memorize, memorize their multiplication facts.

The rest of this week, the students will be learning how to divide with a remainder.  Six will be introduced as a factor.  Please continue to drill multiplication facts with your child daily.

Language Arts

Rules for making singular words that end in "y" plural will be introduced this week.  Also, irregular plural words (such as children and mice) will be introduced.  We will review all types of ways to make singular words plural.

Next Monday (Nov. 4th), there will be a test on all types of plural words.

Reading

We will be starting Swiss Family Robinson this week.  There may be surprise quizzes on what we've been reading.  Please continue to encourage your child to read for at least 20 minutes each evening.  I plan to introduce a Reading Log incentive starting in November.

Science

Students need to continue to work on their Science Notebook projects which will be on-going for several weeks.  There is not a due date... yet.  Please carefully read the information sheet I sent home last week.  Your child's grade on this project will depend in large part on how well he or she follows directions.

There will probably be a quiz on Wednesday mostly covering the terms on page 65.

History

Most students did well (earning an A or B) on their test this past Friday.  Thank you for being diligent in reminding your child to study and perhaps in helping him or her to study.  This week, we will be looking at William Penn.  I have already learned something new about him that I didn't know.  So, I'm hoping it will be fun for all of us as we learn together!  There will be a quiz on Friday covering pages 62-71.

Spelling

Wednesday will be the pre-test for list 12.  And, the final test will be on Thursday or Friday, depending on how things go after the pre-test on Wednesday.


This information is subject to change per the teacher's discretion with or without written notice.

Homework for 10/23

The homework for Wed., Oct. 23 is as follows:

Math:  p. 67-68

Science:  Think About It, p. 53 - Quiz Tom. (quiz is on p. 46-51)

Spelling:  Final Test tomorrow on List 11; write the words they missed on Pre-Test, 5x 

(One student was absent today.) However, five out of 20 students received a grade of 100 (or higher for bonus questions) on their Spelling Pre-Tests. These students will not need to take the Final Test tomorrow.

Also, students need to continue reviewing and studying for the History Test on Fri. (p. 30-61)

Homework for 10/21 and 10/22

The homework for Tues., Oct. 22 is as follows:

Bible:  Write Matt. 18:14 10x

Math:  p. 65-66

History:  Test on Fri. (p. 30-61)   (students need to start reviewing and studying)

Spelling:  Pre-test tomorrow; write the words from List 11, 5x each using different colors

The homework for Mon., Oct. 21 was as follows:

Spelling:  write the words from List 11, 5x each

Science: Bring a picture of one (1) mammal (cut from a magazine, newspaper, etc.)

Reading:  Read p. 113-115 

Plan for 10/21 through 10/25

Math

Today, the students will be taking a test which covers a few division problems, some addition and subtraction, as well as several multiplication problems.

The rest of this week, the students will be learning how to check division problems and will be reviewing checking subtraction problems, proving multiplication six ways, Roman numerals, telling time, and multiplication with carrying.  Please continue to drill multiplication facts with your child daily.

Language Arts

We will be looking at singular and plural forms of words this week... including adding -es to words ending in ch, x, etc.  and how to make words ending in -f and -fe plural.  On Friday, there will be a short quiz on what we've learned this week.

Reading

We will be finishing Footprints this week and looking again at our Bible Readers.  On Friday, students will get to vote on their favorite story from Footprints, and then we will re-read it together.  Please encourage your child to read for at least 20 minutes each evening.

Science

Today, we will be discussing a Science Notebook project which will be on-going for several weeks. We will be adding pages to it as we learn about new and different kinds of animals.  I will be posting more information about this as we go along.

There will be a quiz on Wednesday or Thursday covering pages 46-52.

History

Today, the students will be taking a quiz which covers our study of Squanto's life.

The rest of this week, the students will be reviewing Pocahontas, Miles Standish, and Squanto in preparation for a test on Friday covering pages 30 through 61.

Spelling

Today, the students will be taking their final test on list 10.  Wednesday will be the pre-test for list 11.  And, the final test will be on Thursday or Friday, depending on how things go after the pre-test on Wednesday.


This information is subject to change per the teacher's discretion with or without written notice.

Beginning a New Way to Communicate

After meeting with many of the parents of my third grade class as Samoa Baptist Academy, I am hopeful to begin a new way of communication.  I intend to send out a weekly email to all the parents for whom I have email addresses.  Also, I hope this blog will be a place where students and parents alike can come to find out current homework assignments and what we're doing in class.  (To get school-specific information, you'll need to contact the school office either via email at samoa_baptist_academyATyahoo.com (You will need to change the word "AT" to the @ symbol) or by phone at (684) 699-9254.

You can email me directly at roseinthemorningATgmail.com (Again, you will need to change the word "AT" to the @ symbol.)