FAQ

This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.



  1. Do I have to know my addition and subtraction facts to 18?
  2. When do we do music?
  3. When do we meet with our kindergarten buddies?
  4. What are we doing for art this month?
  5. What are we going to be doing in MAC lab this month?
  6. When is our next book report due?
  7. What is D.E.A.R.?
  8. Should I be practicing my multiplication and division facts?
  9. What are we doing in science?
  10. What are we doing in social studies?
  11. When are dictation tests?
  12. Where can I get a copy of All The Right Type?
  13. What shoes are appropriate?
  14. What about hats?
  15. 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.
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When do we do music?

Mrs.Susan Kates, an excellent experienced music teacher, will be with 
the third graders on Tuesdays.
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When do we meet with our kindergarten buddies?

 In November we will watch their Thanksgiving play.
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What are we doing for art this month?

In November we will be making a watercolor cornucopia.
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What are we going to be doing in MAC lab this month?

We will be finished up our animal adaptation, practicing keyboarding, and doing a Time 
For Kids scavenger hunt.  
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When is our next book report due?

 The next book report is due Monday, December 14th.  It is a free choice book report.  I will give you 
the form.  This book must be about 100 pgs. and OK'd by me.
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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.
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Should I be practicing my multiplication and division facts?

We will start multiplication in November.
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What are we doing in science?

We will continue the Life Science unit about Life Structures.  In November we will start the physical 
science unit, Matter and Energy.
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What are we doing in social studies?

November will be dedicated to a Pilgrim simulation as part of our social studies and language arts 
program.
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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.
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Where can I get a copy of All The Right Type?

www.ingenuityworks.com/takehome
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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.
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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!
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How do I order from Scholastic books online?

go to www.scholastic.com/parentordering
class user name;  mrstjadersclass
password; room7
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