Here are the objectives I will be covering this quarter. If you want to get a head start on any of them with your son/daughter, this would be a HUGE help!!! There is a lot of work to do be done...but once we put our mind to it...the sky's the limit!!!
Math Objectives
Reading Objectives
Social Studies Objectives:
4.01 Distinguish between various types of maps and globes.
4.02 Use appropriate source maps to locate communities.
4.03 Use geographic terminology to describe and explain variations in the physical environment as communities.
4.04 Compare how people in different communities adapt to or modify the physical environment to meet their needs.
Science Objectives:
3.01 Observe that light travels in a straight line until it strikes an object and is reflected and/or absorbed.
3.02 Observe that objects in the sky have patterns of movement including:
Sun.
Moon.
Stars.
3.03 Using shadows, follow and record the apparent movement of the sun in the sky during the day.
3.04 Use appropriate tools to make observations of the moon.
3.05 Observe and record the change in the apparent shape of the moon from day to day over several months and describe the pattern of changes.
3.06 Observe that patterns of stars in the sky stay the same, although they appear to move across the sky nightly.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Gazette Memo Nov. 9-13
Maps, globes, continents…oh my! We are mapping out the world and looking more closely at map features, physical features, and human features. If you have any old maps you want to get rid of…WE WOULD LOVE TO USE THEM!!!
We are also on the hunt for magazines…they will help us with our next mapping project we will be working on in class.
Field trip forms and report cards went home last week. Please make sure both are returned as soon as possible. Parent Conference letters will go home on Tuesday.
Just a reminder…there will be NO SCHOOL on the 11th in honor of Veteran’s Day.
This week’s objectives:
*Math- Multi-digit addition and subtraction problem solving, rounding, comparing and ordering numbers, multiplication/division, triangles, and angles.
*Reading- abbreviations, before and during reading strategies for nonfiction, main idea and supporting details in nonfiction, fat questions (open ended) for nonfiction, and understanding nonfiction.
*Social Studies- Difference in uses between maps and globes, finding a location, the physical features versus human features, and how people adapt or modify the environment to meet their needs.
*Writing- writing learning logs or friendly letters, to whom are you writing, for what purpose, and why did you decide to use the selected form of writing. Focus on commas in greetings and capital letters for proper nouns.
We are also on the hunt for magazines…they will help us with our next mapping project we will be working on in class.
Field trip forms and report cards went home last week. Please make sure both are returned as soon as possible. Parent Conference letters will go home on Tuesday.
Just a reminder…there will be NO SCHOOL on the 11th in honor of Veteran’s Day.
This week’s objectives:
*Math- Multi-digit addition and subtraction problem solving, rounding, comparing and ordering numbers, multiplication/division, triangles, and angles.
*Reading- abbreviations, before and during reading strategies for nonfiction, main idea and supporting details in nonfiction, fat questions (open ended) for nonfiction, and understanding nonfiction.
*Social Studies- Difference in uses between maps and globes, finding a location, the physical features versus human features, and how people adapt or modify the environment to meet their needs.
*Writing- writing learning logs or friendly letters, to whom are you writing, for what purpose, and why did you decide to use the selected form of writing. Focus on commas in greetings and capital letters for proper nouns.
Spelling Nov 9-13
Abbreviations...click here to study!
1. Dr.
2. Mr.
3. Mrs.
4. Ms.
5. NC
6. U.S.
7. Rd.
8. St.
9. Blvd.
10. Jan.
11. Feb.
12. Mar.
13. Apr.
14. Aug.
15. Sept.
16. Oct.
17. Nov.
18. Dec.
19. Hwy.
20. Ave.
1. Dr.
2. Mr.
3. Mrs.
4. Ms.
5. NC
6. U.S.
7. Rd.
8. St.
9. Blvd.
10. Jan.
11. Feb.
12. Mar.
13. Apr.
14. Aug.
15. Sept.
16. Oct.
17. Nov.
18. Dec.
19. Hwy.
20. Ave.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Gazette Memo Nov. 2-6
Congratulations students on finishing your FIRST quarter as a third grader!!!! Report cards will be sent home on Thursday parents so keep an eye out for them.
We will still be completing Human Body Project presentations.
Pumpkinfest was soooo much fun!!! I decided that our next party, Thanks for Being You, will be on Nov. 24 (the day before break). We will have a small mini-feast based off the book Stone Soup.
Our first field trip will be on December 15th. Permission slips will be going home soon because students will have to bring in money in order to attend. We will be seeing “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” based off the book by Barbara Robinson. I recently purchased the books for my entire class. If they would like to keep it, it will only cost them $2. Once the books come in, we will begin reading it to prepare for the performance.
This week’s objectives:
*Math- Multi-digit addition and subtraction problem solving, rounding, comparing and ordering numbers, multiplication/division, triangles, and angles.
*Reading- words that contain /oi/ and /ow/, before and during reading strategies for nonfiction, main idea and supporting details in nonfiction, fat questions (open ended) for nonfiction, and understanding nonfiction.
*Social Studies- Difference in uses between maps and globes, finding a location, the physical features versus human features, and how people adapt or modify the environment to meet their needs.
*Writing- writing learning logs or friendly letters, to whom are you writing, for what purpose, and why did you decide to use the selected form of writing. Focus on commas in greetings and capital letters for proper nouns.
We will still be completing Human Body Project presentations.
Pumpkinfest was soooo much fun!!! I decided that our next party, Thanks for Being You, will be on Nov. 24 (the day before break). We will have a small mini-feast based off the book Stone Soup.
Our first field trip will be on December 15th. Permission slips will be going home soon because students will have to bring in money in order to attend. We will be seeing “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” based off the book by Barbara Robinson. I recently purchased the books for my entire class. If they would like to keep it, it will only cost them $2. Once the books come in, we will begin reading it to prepare for the performance.
This week’s objectives:
*Math- Multi-digit addition and subtraction problem solving, rounding, comparing and ordering numbers, multiplication/division, triangles, and angles.
*Reading- words that contain /oi/ and /ow/, before and during reading strategies for nonfiction, main idea and supporting details in nonfiction, fat questions (open ended) for nonfiction, and understanding nonfiction.
*Social Studies- Difference in uses between maps and globes, finding a location, the physical features versus human features, and how people adapt or modify the environment to meet their needs.
*Writing- writing learning logs or friendly letters, to whom are you writing, for what purpose, and why did you decide to use the selected form of writing. Focus on commas in greetings and capital letters for proper nouns.
Spelling Words Nov. 2-6
Study your spelling words here.
1. poison
2. rejoice
3. choice
4. shadow
5. window
6. swallow
7. narrow
8. appoint
9. spoil
10. tower
11. legend
12. globe
13. compass
14. sphere
15. border
1. poison
2. rejoice
3. choice
4. shadow
5. window
6. swallow
7. narrow
8. appoint
9. spoil
10. tower
11. legend
12. globe
13. compass
14. sphere
15. border
Scholastic Books Online!!!
Dear Parents,
I have exciting news. You can now place your Scholastic Book Clubs orders online!
Browse all the great monthly Book Club selections at low prices and order online. Plus, our class earns a FREE book every time a parent orders online.
Here’s how it works:
Use the information below to access the Scholastic Book Clubs Web site.
Browse the titles with your child and place your order with your credit card.
Your order will come to me, and your credit card payment will go directly to Scholastic’s secure server. There’s no need to send money to school.
After I submit the entire class order to Scholastic, your order will be delivered to our classroom for your child to take home.
To get started, go to the Web address below and enter our class’s personalized user name and password in the sign-in fields on the right side of the page. Note: You do not need to create your own user name and password.
www.scholastic.com/bookclubs
User Name: MsBuchanansClass
Password: books
Ordering online is the most convenient way to use Scholastic Book Clubs. You can order anytime, right up until the online order due date. You’ll also get instant access to over 500 additional titles plus online-only specials and discounts.
And don’t forget: Every time a parent places an order online, we earn a FREE book for our classroom library!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
I have exciting news. You can now place your Scholastic Book Clubs orders online!
Browse all the great monthly Book Club selections at low prices and order online. Plus, our class earns a FREE book every time a parent orders online.
Here’s how it works:
Use the information below to access the Scholastic Book Clubs Web site.
Browse the titles with your child and place your order with your credit card.
Your order will come to me, and your credit card payment will go directly to Scholastic’s secure server. There’s no need to send money to school.
After I submit the entire class order to Scholastic, your order will be delivered to our classroom for your child to take home.
To get started, go to the Web address below and enter our class’s personalized user name and password in the sign-in fields on the right side of the page. Note: You do not need to create your own user name and password.
www.scholastic.com/bookclubs
User Name: MsBuchanansClass
Password: books
Ordering online is the most convenient way to use Scholastic Book Clubs. You can order anytime, right up until the online order due date. You’ll also get instant access to over 500 additional titles plus online-only specials and discounts.
And don’t forget: Every time a parent places an order online, we earn a FREE book for our classroom library!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
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