This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
- Do I have to know my addition and subtraction facts to 18?
- When do we do music?
- When do we meet with our kindergarten buddies?
- What are we doing for art this month?
- What are we going to be doing in MAC lab this month?
- What is D.E.A.R.?
- Should I be practicing my multiplication and division facts?
- What are we doing in science?
- What are we doing in social studies?
- When are dictation tests?
- Where can I get a copy of All The Right Type?
- What shoes are appropriate?
- What about hats?
- How do I order from Scholastic books online?
Do I have to know my addition and subtraction facts to 18?
Yes, you need to know your facts and be able to recall them quickly.
You will have a timed test every month and should be able to do 50
problems in 3 minutes. In January you will have your first multiplication timed test. In March you will
have your first division test.
When do we do music?
Mrs.Susan Kates, an excellent experienced music teacher, will be with
the third graders on Tuesdays.
When do we meet with our kindergarten buddies?
We will help our buddies count their 100 objects that they brought in for the 100th day. We will also exchange Valentines with them.
What are we doing for art this month?
This month we are doing chalk art and fraction creatures.
What are we going to be doing in MAC lab this month?
We will practice keyboarding, finish our friendly letters, and type some poetry we have created.
What is D.E.A.R.?
Drop Everything And Read for 20-30 minutes every night. It could be silent
reading, reading to your family, or taking turn listening to a story and
reading it to a family member.
Should I be practicing my multiplication and division facts?
Now is the time!
What are we doing in science?
The physical science unit, Matter and Energy is our focus. This will include
hands on challenges with sunlight, reflected, and colored light. We will also explore the three forms
of matter and the characteristics of solids, liquids and gases.
What are we doing in social studies?
We will start our Ohlone until.
When are dictation tests?
Dictation/spelling tests are every Friday. The dictation words come home on the
every Monday stapled to the quiz from the previous week.
Where can I get a copy of All The Right Type?
www.ingenuityworks.com/takehome
What shoes are appropriate?
Please always wear good running shoes. Be prepared to have P.E. everyday. Crocs, Uggs, flip-flops,
and boots are not appropriate shoes for school.
What about hats?
I strongly encourage wearing a hat everyday to protect your face on the playground at recess and
lunch. I have a special cubby in the back of the room to store them. And don't forget the
sunscreen!
How do I order from Scholastic books online?
go to www.scholastic.com/parentordering
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