Froggy is glad to be back and will spend the weekend with Anya, and then catch up with Emmy during the week!

I've started a Boxcar Mania in our class! We read the first Boxcar book as a class and just finished it up today. we'll be working on a small project to wrap that up next week. Many students checked out more Boxcar Children books from the library this week and have chosen them for the next book reports. Providing them a little experience in reading a novel in class was one goal, but getting them hooked on Boxcar Children books was just a hope. Boy did that work!
Parents please request to see the information sheet for our next book report. Students have them and we've gone over the directions.

We've been discussing economics this week in S.S. Feel free to explain further about how you and your family makes and uses money. We will learn more about how people make decisions about how to use their money coming up.

Science is Out of This World! We've had a scavenger hunt to find solar system facts, finished up our cool planet reports in the form of a friendly letter, we'll gaze at some stars this week, and we will be heading to the planetarium this Thursday! Permission slips are due by Monday and we are still waiting for more. Get those in please!

Valentine's Day is always a special day here at CCA. Besides the multitude of balloons, there's usually time for a little treat and passing out Valentine cards. Please use the reminder list in Friday Folders to include every student IF passing Valentine's out at all. We'll enjoy whatever treats you'd like to share. Please only bring those that are easy to share and for all 14 students. Bring a water bottle for a drink during the party.

The invention reports and science letters look great up on our walls! Good work!

MATH TEST MONDAY!

Field Trip Thursday! Please be in full Friday Uniform and no need to bring anything along.

Keep in mind:
No school Monday, 2/20
OUR school family on March 2

Happy weekend!
Mrs. Dey

Hot News!:
Book Fair! Our school will be invaded with lots of wonderful books. Please enjoy the selection of books at school and through the online option. Information in Friday folders.

January journals are due by Monday, Feb. 6

Monday-
11's times table test

Tuesday- We'll be starting a small (but creative) planet project which will be due Friday. Info. page with rubric will be given.

Wednesday- Spelling pre-test list 18
We'll begin our unit on Money and Economy. Feel free to discuss these ideas at home in the next couple weeks as well. How people make and then decide how to use the money...

Thursday- Language test 9

Friday- 12's times table test and spelling test l. 18
We'll also have a solar system scavenger hunt!

Our field trip to the planetarium will be Thursday, Feb. 16th. Please return permission forms and money asap.

Start thinking about what goodies you'd like to bring to our Valentine's Day part on the 14th. You may also hand out valentines, but MUST have one for everyone in the class if you choose to do them at all.

Thank you students for your good work on the challenge of invention reports! I think they are turning out great! (Reminder to a few- these were due Fri. the 10th.- late reports will loose points).

Thank you,
Mrs. Dey

Another week has flown by. We worked hard and accomplished lots this week.

Looking forward:

Valentine's Day
Field Trip
Our next book report
-Keep any eye out for more details on these special things

This week:

Math test Tuesday
Make-ups for tests not passed on Wednesday
9's test on Thursday

Reading- Continuing our novel The Boxcar Children

Spelling list 17

Writing our invention reports- Due by Thursday but we'll be working on them in class before then too.

Science- we'll be in outer space!

S.S. Beginning Ch 6- Living and Working
We'll begin discovering how communities work to earn money and what to do with that money. Students may also be pleasantly surprised about a chance to spend their own class earnings sometime during this chapter!

In penmanship we'll be formally reviewing the capital letters next. Reminder that cursive will be required for assignments on occasion, and will be expected more as the year progresses. Please keep practicing the correct formation of letters at home!

Have a weekend of blessings! This class makes teaching fun!
Mrs. Dey

NO SCHOOL Monday- yes again!
It's a teacher's work day. Enjoy the day at home or play.

Bible verse due Tuesday-
“As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease.”
Genesis 8:22

Spelling list 16 this week. -Study early with this short week! SO many of you are still doing such an awesome job in spelling! Woo Hoo!

Multiplication test for 7's on Wednesday.
8's on Friday

S.S. Ch 5 test on Thursday

Report cards will be mailed on Friday the 27th.
Keep up the good work! Remember this is now half-way through the year (Already?) and a bit more will be expected as we have been discussing. A bit more cursive, more times tables, and more on-time work will be expected this coming semester. You're on your way to 4th grade!

Share time- If you have not shared yet, please bring an item to share with the class and teach us more about you, an event, an experience, a place, and more!

I've been joking about keeping students back a year. I wish I could have this whole class for another year for sure! They are SUPER. AWESOME. EXCELLENT. OUTSTANDING. and simply wonderful.

as always- send me a note that you read this!

Love,
Mrs. Dey

NO School Monday, Jan. 16th nor 23rd

Reading logs and landmark projects are due Tuesday, Jan. 17th.

This week we'll be wrapping up our science chapter in space and taking our test on Thursday. This chapter may have been more difficult for some, so be sure to prepare if necessary. A couple of those terms were hard to keep straight.

Math test 7 will be on Wednesday. Keep up the good work in math! Nearly everyone got an A on the last test! Woo Hoo!

We will continue our new unit in Bible and begin the verse Genesis 8:22 on Tuesday.
“As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease.”
This will be due to be memorized by Wed. Jan. 25th

Spelling list 14 with usual tests this week. List is in Friday folders!

Keep up with reading logs. They can earn you free pizza and do make an impact on reading grades.

Our next share day will be this Friday, the 20th. Please bring an interesting item to share information with the class: Mason, Daniel, Emily, and Kaitlyn.

Please turn in or make book orders online by Friday, Jan. 20th

Enjoy the long weekend!

PS- The timeline projects were due Thursday. Those turned in look GREAT! :)

Love,
Mrs. Dey

sign and return or send a note for your child's reward in looking at this together.

Congratulations to Mason for this week's award- loyalty!

Up for this week:

Spelling list 13 with tests on usual days.

We'll be working on our landmark project in class this week for S.S..- remember to do research at home if needed.

Timeline projects are due January 12- that's THURSDAY! Please continue to spend time on these projects and we'll keep the homework load lighter again this week.

In science we've begun looking at our Earth as a planet with special features, seen the moon change and why, and this week we'll explore why we have seasons.

We've got a few tests on the schedule for next week. Please keep practicing concepts at home. Multiplication tables, spelling words, writing skills, reading and comprehension, science discovery and discussion, learning about history, using our language correctly, math in the real world, and of course Bible stories and lessons all need to be learned at home as well as school. Show your students that these are worthwhile and exciting by learning with your kids, and providing lots of extra learning experiences for them.

Special request (again). We are still going through pencils at record speed. PLEASE continue providing your students with their own supplies as needed. They may need replacements of some items they started out with. Pencils and erasers being the most important!

Thank you so much,
Mrs. Dey

During your two weeks off, 3rd grade students should be considering the following list of things to do. Many of you may be very busy out of town, but you will have to plan how these items will get done before, during, or after break.

Reading Logs:
You have two reading logs on one sheet in your Friday folder. They are pre-dated for you. Please remember to keep reading often- every day would be great! Reading is important. Please keep it up even on vacation.
Due Tuesday, Jan. 3

Timeline Project:
You have been given an information sheet on the expectations for your timeline project. Remember it is due about a week after we return-
due Jan. 12. If you have time, it would be wise to begin this project while you have fewer responsibilities and more time to focus on one thing.

Math:
Keep your brainpower! Complete your math packet carefully. Don’t worry about trying to do it all in one sitting. Break it up and do one page a day.
This is a way to keep math practice in your routine and help you to remember things we have learned.
Math packet due Tuesday, Jan. 3

Journal:
You have 5 journals to complete during the break. Please spread these out as well. Choose 5 days to complete one journal. Your topics are already written in for you. Make sure they are complete as well as the picture. Then also be sure all other entries are complete as well.
Your completed December journal is due Tuesday, Jan. 3.

Spelling list 11 has also been handed out so you can get a head start on studying for the week we return!

Enjoy your holiday and have a VERY Merry CHRISTmas! I am so happy to have this class this year! You are an amazing bunch!

Return to school Tuesday, Jan. 3

Merry Christmas and a VERY Happy New Year with special 2012 blessings to you all!
Love,
Mrs. Dey

Please remember the Christmas program this Monday 12/12.
This week we will be wrapping some things up before the holiday break. Please continue to push through this last leg of the race before Christmas break!

Monday we will continue as usual until after lunch. The afternoon is set for our Christmas program rehearsal.
Parents, remember that the Christmas program is mandatory and part of the music grade. Students need to be dressed in their Christmas best by 6:45 unless they are involved in something else that has an earlier call time.

We will be doing spelling list 15 with testing days as usual. Spelling test on Friday will be basically first thing.

S.S.-We will be wrapping up the chapter and preparing for the chapter test on Thursday. Please focus on this area this week.

Math- Further practice for the most part. No test this week.

Writing- another area to focus on this week. We've spent time preparing ideas to write a story. Students have begun writing and this week will continue them, edit, revise, and add to them. Then we'll recopy. Finished stories are due on Thursday. Students falling behind on any area may need to spend time on this at home in order to finish by Thursday. Friday will be considered late and will have points taken off. If stories are not turned in before break, serious point consequences will occur.
Therefore, please make the S.S. test and finishing the story PRIORITY this week.

We'll begin a new short story to work on for this one week in reading. Please have library books at school as we will try to go to the library again this week.

Please begin preparing for the Timeline Project. Information sheets went home Friday after our discussion in class this past week. Due date is January 12.

Further in the week we will enjoy some Christmas fun. Please remember to sign up for a brunch food item on our sign-up sheet. Our brunch will be on Friday. Please bring your food item with you first thing in the morning. Our party will begin soon after we do the spelling test.
School is out at NOON and there is NO daycare. Please plan for an early pick-up!

Thank you wonderful families! Please let me know you've viewed this letter!
Mrs. Dey

We've had another full week that included starting a new month, a birthday party, a video clip on desert ecosystems, and more music math that the kids still love. They are beginning to be able to do some sheets with the faster numbers called as well.

We've got two weeks before Christmas break. Please keep the concentration up and run the remaining legs of this race. Music rehearsals will change this week in preparation for the Christmas program on Monday Dec. 12.

This week:
math test Tuesday
Language test Tuesday
Science test Thursday
Spelling tests as usual for list 10- (next week will be list 15)

Reminder that Dec 16 is a half day. Pick up is noon and no daycare is provided.
We will plan to have a breakfast-type party that day. Please sign up on the sheet that will go up next week.

Thank you all so much! You continue to bless me in so many ways all the time. Thank you so much for your kind generosity. I am grateful for this class so much and you wonderful parents. This is proving to be one of my favorite years.

Spelling lists have gone home on the half-sheet.

Please send in your note that you read this! Your student will be grateful.

Love,
Mrs. Dey

Thank you very much for the goodies for our party. We watched a short video of Charlie Brown's version of the Pilgrims on the Mayflower.

Hot News:
I forgot to let you know about our laptop/technology use last week! We watched a short video to introduce our ecosystems unit in science, and the students used the laptops in pairs to complete a Native American scavenger hunt with a cool website.

Thanksgiving break:
You have both of the reading logs for the next two weeks. Keep reading!
Math packet to keep math in your mind
2 journal entries in your Nov. journal

Reminder:
Journals will be due Dec. 1. Be sure to have these all caught up.

Spelling list 12 for the week we return. Students have this list in their Friday folder.

And as always, send me and note or email that you read our letter!

Thank you SO much for being such wonderful families. I am so very thankful for you. It is a busy time for me right now, but no matter what, these kids make coming to work a joy every day.
Thanksgiving Blessings to you all!
Love,
Mrs. Dey

Keep up with those reading logs! They are an important part of the reading grade, of practice reading, and can earn you a free personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut!

This week we'll be wrapping up our current S.S. chapter with a test on Thursday, and focusing on Jamestown along with the Pilgrims to tie into Thanksgiving. We'll do some extra things to help us learn more.
See what else YOU can find out about this interesting time in our Nation's history, especially as it focuses on God.

Math test Tuesday. Study guide to be corrected Monday

Science- we'll be spending some extra time also, but only getting through about half the chapter before our Thanksgiving break. Look for ecosystems all around you, and how the living things interact and depend on each other.

Spelling list 9 -regular testing schedule

BOOK REPORTS are due on Wednesday!

Verse is also due Wednesday.
Psalm 100: 2 and 4-5
Worship the Lord with gladness;
Come before Him with joyful songs.
Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,
And into His courts with praise.
give thanks to Him and praise His name.
For the Lord is good and His love endures forever;
His faithfulness continues through all generations.

Spelling list 9:
1. ocean
2. excited
3. sprout
4. payment
5. germs
6. threaten
7. cricket
8. sparkle
9. microwave
10. shampoo
11. sweater
12. hurricane
13. mowing
14. slight
15. draining
16. your
17. you’re
18. very
19. everybody
20. inquire- to ask about
21. prompt- on time
22. observe- to notice or watch

Please sign up to bring a food item for our small Thanksgiving party on Friday.
Parents, please also check in with your student's supply of pencils etc. I have been providing lots of pencils so far this year, so be sure students have what they need throughout the year.

Thank you! Again, I am SO thankful for the BEST class!
Mrs. Dey

Up for this week:

No school Friday, so we'll also have no regular spelling list this week. Study ahead for list 9 if you like.

Math news- our last test was a smashing success! 11 A's! These kids are doing a great job in math. Please keep practicing as new concepts will be coming and more challenges ahead. Practice 6's for this week- Tuesday.

Penmanship- We're chugging along! We're trying to break bad habits so parents help keep an eye on penmanship practice at home. Not only is it important TO practice, but to be practicing CORRECTLY. Some students are not always forming the letters right so we need to correct this before it really becomes an unbreakable habit.

Bible- Unit 2 test Wednesday. We've been discovering the different things Bibles have and how to make good use of them. Please use study guides to study daily. * questions only.
Our next verse will be assigned on Thursday. Look ahead at Psalm 100; 2& 4-5

Writing- We'll discover a fun way to write that connects writing and S.S. this week. Watch for it on our outside wall soon.

Reading- We've taken a short break from our regular anthology book to connect a story, some new reading skill practice, and S.S. I am reading The Sign of the Beaver to the students, and though it is somewhat more challenging, they are getting the idea of life's difficulties in the mid 1700's and will soon be hearing about Native American way of life. Feel free to ask students for updates on the story. It only helps their comprehension to retell to you!

Science- We'll be starting a new chapter and discussing where organisms live. (Looking at ecosystems)
TASK: Please observe a small area outside near your home. Just about the size no bigger than your desk. Take note of ALL the living things inside that area. Please do this before Wed. 11/9

NO SCHOOL FRIDAY for Veteran's Day. Enjoy!

As you can EVERY week, send me an email, note or signed copy of the Friday letter by MONDAY, and your child will receive a reward.

Thank you- I am so THANKFUL for all of you this year!
Mrs. Dey

Parents, You certainly came through for us with the party treats! We had plenty! Thank you so much for contributing.

Did your student report to you about our video using the projector? We've had some technical issues this year, but we are trying hard to resolve them and use the laptops in our classroom. Stay tuned for more technology!

This week:
Bible verse -Psalm 46:10 due on Wednesday 11/2
"Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth"
We'll be finishing up this 2nd unit too, so a unit 2 test will be on its way.

Science- Yes, we DID change the science test date to one week later- it will now be on Thurs. 11/3 This will give us more time to do some activities relating to animals and the endangered species.

S.S. - We finished up Ch. 2 and we're on to a new unit. This one shares that communities have history. We'll start by looking at some Native Americans, and then later go in to the Pilgrims.

Spelling- We're on list 8. Pre-test WED. and test FRI. as usual. Keep in mind that expectations for homework will slightly increase as the year progresses, and this will definately include spelling homework.

Math- We're doing well! Our next math test will be Wed. 11/2

Reading- PLEASE keep up with reading logs at home. This is a very important practice for your child and I've only required 4 of 7 days each week- they should be reading every day. Please help your student to read for enjoyment at home often AND to fill out the log. We'll be starting a new story this week. A bit of a surprise- something a little different :)

Reminder- Journals are DUE Monday. So finishing up over the weekend and being ready for Monday's journal is important.

THIS FRIDAY- is OUR school family! Join us in the theater at 8:45 parents. Students please be ON TIME as I will pick up students a little early in the a.m.

We'll do sharing time again this Friday:
Olivia, Phillip, Gio, and Emmy please bring an item to share with us on Friday. Remember to help us learn about you, a place, and/or an experience if possible.

Thank you!,
Mrs. Dey

Spelling list 8
1. drown
2. glaring
3. graduate
4. grace
5. scribble
6. chapter
7. pretzels
8. terrible
9. scanner
10. sneeze
11. remember
12. soccer
13. fountain
14. splatter
15. speak
16. excellent
17. receive
18. believe
19. off
20. comprehend- to understand
21. enormous- very, very big
22. respect- to think highly of

ALSO- EVERY WEEK- (Mondays) Students can earn a reward by showing that their family read the Friday letter. Bring in a signed copy, have a little note in assignment book, an email... etc.

Thank you for assisting in having students here for IOWA testing this week. We're all done now and back on regular schedules.

This week is RED Ribbon Week! Please wear your RED shirt EVERY DAY for a chance to win our class some doughnuts!

Monday~ Remember the Geography of Communities INTERVIEW is due.

Wednesday~ Our spelling pre-test for list 7

Thursday~ Science Ch 2 test

Friday~ Spelling test list 7 and our Harvest Party! Please plan to bring something of your choice to share with the class. We have 15 students. Remember these things should be in individual servings- like cookies, cupcakes, or easy to take a portion themselves like from a bag of chips, fruit tray, veggies tray etc. Emphasis here on NOT having items that need serving like pies, cakes, etc.
We'll share in the harvest of all the different items that come, and join together to make one party :) This will begin in the afternoon, around 2:00. Items may be brought in by students in the morning, and if accompanied by parent, may be brought in to the classroom before school if you wish.

Important reminder~ ALL work must be turned in by Friday, Oct. 28th as it is the end of the quarter and grades will be figured for the first quarter. Please be diligent about getting all caught up if necessary.

OUR school family is coming up- Friday, November 4th. Save the date!

I'm so proud of this wonderful class! They are SUCH angels and are doing an amazing job in class. They often get more done than I expect! They keep me busy, but in such a happy way. I am really loving 3rd grade, but especially because of these wonderful children that YOU parents are doing so great raising. Thank YOU!!

List 7
1. strain
2. aren’t
3. eagle
4. clockwise
5. sprinkle
6. bottom
7. scarf
8. square
9. seasons
10. eleven
11. twelve
12. cheerful
13. scare
14. weigh
15. explore
16. October
17. Columbus
18. dictate- to say for another to copy
19. quarrel- to argue
20. coax- to urge someone to do something

Love,
Mrs. Dey

This week:
An important week to be on time and not leave for appointments if at all possible- IOWA testing! Similar to SAT10 testing that they did in 2nd grade.

Please send students well rested and fed each morning, on time for school and with a healthy snack. We will be spending lots of time this week on this test. We will fit in some subjects- especially math. Expect math homework more this week, and fewer other items to finish. Get all caught up with any late work before the end of the quarter!

NO spelling test this week.

Tuesday~ Bible verse due-see bottom

Thursday~ Our next math test

Friday~ S.S. test Ch 2

Otis Spunkmyer cookie dough sales begin! We had a fun announcement about it in School Family and are excited about the prizes. Please consider helping our school funding with this great fundraiser- perfect timing for the holiday season!

Verse:
Psalm 119:9-12
"How can a young man keep his way pure?
By living according to your word.
I seek you with all my hear;
do not let me stray from your commands.
I have hidden your word in my heart
that I might not sin against you.
Praise be to you, O Lord;
teach me your decrees"

Thank you wonderful parents. You are fabulous! Keep emailing me whenever the need arises.
Love,
Mrs. Dey