“Spakausky’s Scoop”
Early Dismissal-Wed., 10/22-11:00
Language Arts Block-
If you have me for LA, writing, spelling, English-please send in a 1 GB portable storage companion. You can get these a Wal-Mart, Target, Best Buy, etc. We will be typing stories in the computer lab. What doesn't get finished, we will finish at home. Thanks!
Lunch Program-
Starting 10/23 will be the Nutri Kids (ticketless lunch system)
Again-I have updated my e-mail list, so if you aren't getting reminders of when I've updated my blog, please contact me and let me add you to my e-mail address. If you gave me your e-mail address and still aren't getting weekly reminders, e-mail your address to me again. I can e-mail you any updated materials, etc. Thanks!
Website of the week:
Kid-Friendly Search Engines
Interesting Facts: http://factmonster.com/
Book Orders:
November is next!
Class User Name: spakausky
Password: Books
Goody Basket-
The Goody Basket is used as a reward system. If the student receives 5 tickets, they get to pick out of the special basket at the end of the day!
Donations for toys, pencils, and other items of interest are always appreciated.
Thanks to:
Steven
For donating to the basket this week!
Student of the Week
Natalie
Each week there will be a student picked to be student of the week. This student will bring in photos, magazine picture, or drawings/descriptions about themselves. The categories that they will cover are:
Me
My Family
Special Friends
My Favorite Foods
Where I Live
Thing I Like to Do
When I Grow Up I’d like to
My Favorite Toys
How the special week works for your child:
Monday-put pictures up
Tuesday-share your board
Wed.-Read a favorite book (practice at home first)
Thursday-Show and Tell
Friday-Take board down
Spelling
Lesson 7 is due next Friday. The test will be on Thursday, 10/23.
All spelling should be done in cursive. This is where the students will have time to actuallly practice the skills they learn in “handwriting.”
English
Chapter 2-Nouns
We will study:
What are Nouns?
Common and Proper Nouns
Nouns in a Subject
Singular and Plural Nouns
Special Plural Nouns
Singular Possessive Nouns
Plural Possessive Nouns
The test might be Wednesday, October 29th.
Writing
We have been doing:
-10 minute “quick writes”
-partner “quick writes”
-scap books
- “Grand Openings.”
-using transitions
Next, we will write a Halloween story!
Please send in a 1 GB Flash Drive. This way we can save our writing on the flash drive and finish it at home.
Reading
The third grade teachers have covered the strategy of :
-visualizing
-preview and predict
-clarify
*fact /opinion
*compare/contrast
Next, we will work on compare and contrast. We will use the story,
Seal Surfer to teach this.
Independent Reading Program
Folders are due Mon., November 3rd!
Reading party in class-Wed., November 5th!
Read-Read-Read
Science
Chapter 2 – Ways to Stay Healthy
The food chart is due Wed., 10/15!
We have studied about:
-nutrition
-exercise
-sleep
How do these things help you stay healthy?
We are now on to Lesson 2-This will talk about:
-germs
-diseases
-vaccines
Social Studies-Downers Grove
We are studying modern Downers Grove. The students have a packet and learning log. We will complete these this weekend and have a short test next week on the information in the packet.
Thank you to the chaperones who will go on the DG Field Trip Friday:
*Eve's mom
*Kailee's mom
*Lucas's dad
*Marc's mom
*Allison's mom
We appreciate your help and hope you have fun!
Math
Chapter 3 -
Study chapter 3 for the test next week!
TEST on Tuesday, October 21st!
Have a SUPER weekend!
Mrs. T. Spakausky
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
October 13-17
Dear Parents,
My grades are current, so if you haven't checked on-line, please do.
Thanks!!!
No School Monday-Happy Columbus Day!
PICTURE-
Please send in a picture of your child. A school picture, about wallet size, would be wonderful. We will need these pictures by Wednesday, October 15th!
Language Arts Block-
If you have me for LA, writing, spelling, English-please send in a 1 GB portable storage companion. You can get these a Wal-Mart, Target, Best Buy, etc. We will be typing stories in the computer lab. What doesn't get finished, we will finish at home. Thanks!
Lunch Program-
Starting 10/23 will be the Nutri Kids (ticketless lunch system)
Are you getting an e-mail on my updates?
Again-I have updated my e-mail list, so if you aren't getting reminders of when I've updated my blog, please contact me and let me add you to my e-mail address. If you gave me your e-mail address and still aren't getting weekly reminders, e-mail your address to me again. I can e-mail you any updated materials, etc. Thanks!
Website of the week:
The Cyber Safety Test from PBS-
Do you know how to safely use the internet? http://pbskids.org/license/
Book Orders:
The October orders are due on October 15! Place them on-line, if possible. THANKS!
To order on line, go to the Web address below and enter our class’s personalized user name and password. www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Class User Name: spakausky
Password: Books
Goody Basket-
Thanks to:
For donating to the basket this week!
Student of the Week
Ross
Each week there will be a student picked to be student of the week. This student will bring in photos, magazine picture, or drawings/descriptions about themselves. The categories that they will cover are:
Me
My Family
Special Friends
My Favorite Foods
Where I Live
Thing I Like to Do
When I Grow Up I’d like to
My Favorite Toys
How the special week works for your child:
Monday-put pictures up
Tuesday-share your board
Wed.-Read a favorite book (practice at home first)
Thursday-Show and Tell
Friday-Take board down
Spelling
No spelling this week!
English
Chapter 2-Nouns
We will study:
What are Nouns?
Common and Proper Nouns
Nouns in a Subject
Writing
We have been doing:
-10 minute “quick writes”
-partner “quick writes”
-scap books
- “Grand Openings.”
-using transitions
Next, we will write a Halloween story!
Please send in a 1 GB Flash Drive. This way we can save our writing on the flash drive and finish it at home.
Thanks!
Reading
The third grade teachers have covered the strategy of :
-visualizing
-preview and predict
Now we are working on nonfiction and facts and opinions. The story we will be reading is called, Night of the Pufflings. Your child should have brought the textbook home this weekend to read you the story!
Independent Reading Program
Folders are due Mon., November 3rd!
Reading party in class-Wed., November 5th!
Read-Read-Read
Science
Chapter 2 – Ways to Stay Healthy
The food chart is due Wed., 10/15!
We have studied about:
-nutrition
-exercise
-sleep
How do these things help you stay healthy?
Social Studies-Downers Grove
We have studied about:
-Pierce Downer
-Native American settlers
-Israel Blodgett
-Underground Railroad
-Prince Pond
-John Manning
-Casper Dicke
-The Tivoli Movie Theater
There will be a quiz on the DG information on Tuesday, October 14th!
We will taking a D.G. field trip on Friday, 10./17. Please send back the permission slip and money by Friday, 10/10. Chaperones will need to send in money for their lunch, if you want the pizza and pop! Thanks!
The names of the following parents were chosen to go on the DG Field Trip:
*Eve's mom
*Kailee's mom
*Lucas's dad
*Marc's mom
*Allison's mom
Thanks for volunteering!
Math
Chapter 3 -
-Estimating
-Adding larger numbers
-Problem Solving
Have a Great 3 day weekend!
Mrs. T. Spakausky
Friday, October 3, 2008
Thursday, October 2, 2008
October 6-10-What is the Scoop in Spakausky's Class?
Fun in Physical Education!
Let's stretch, before we run!
Dear Parents,
Lunch Program-
Starting 10/23 will be the Nutri Kids (ticketless lunch system)
Again-I have updated my e-mail list, so if you aren't getting reminders of when I've updated my blog, please contact me and let me add you to my e-mail address. If you gave me your e-mail address and still aren't getting weekly reminders, e-mail your address to me again. I can e-mail you any updated materials, etc. Thanks!
Website of the week:
Current Events
Time for Kids:
http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK
Book Orders:
The October orders are due on October 15! Place them on-line, if possible. THANKS!
To order on line, go to the Web address below and enter our class’s personalized user name and password.
www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Class User Name: spakausky
Password: Books
Goody Basket-
The Goody Basket is used as a reward system. If the student receives 5 tickets, they get to pick out of the special basket at the end of the day!
Donations for toys, pencils, and other items of interest are always appreciated.
Thanks to:
For donating to the basket this week!
Student of the Week
Jennifer
Each week there will be a student picked to be student of the week. This student will bring in photos, magazine picture, or drawings/descriptions about themselves. The categories that they will cover are:
Me
My Family
Special Friends
My Favorite Foods
Where I Live
Thing I Like to Do
When I Grow Up I’d like to
My Favorite Toys
How the special week works for your child:
Monday-put pictures up
Tuesday-share your board
Wed.-Read a favorite book (practice at home first)
Thursday-Show and Tell
Friday-Take board down
Spelling
We took the Lesson 5 test Thursday.
We also took the pretest for Lesson 6.
I will hand back the lesson 5 pretest on Friday. I will also pass back the assignment that will be due on Friday, 10/10.
English
Chapter 1- Test scheduled for Tuesday, 10/7.
*complete and incomplete sentences
*Statements and Questions
*Commands and Exclamations
*Subjects of the Sentence
*predicate of a sentence
Writing
We have been writing away in third grade!
We have been doing “quick writes” in class. They write on a story starter I give them for 10 minutes. This gets their ideas flowing!
We have made scap books to work on our writing and journaling skills and to practice using “Grand Openings.” “Grand Openings” are interesting and fun beginnings to our papers.
Next week we will discuss and do activities on using transitions in our writing. For example, next, then, first, in addition to, the next day, the day after tomorrow, two days after Halloween, etc.
Reading
The third grade teachers have covered the strategy of visualizing and preview and predict! Next, we will cover facts and opinions. The story we will be reading is called, Night of the Pufflings.
Independent Reading Program
Thanks to the following people who participated for the month of September:
-Allie -Eric -Chantalle -Max -Elena -Ethan
-Stephen -Alec -Emily -Adam -Jonathan -Ross
-Kailee -Natalie -Marc -Jennifer -Lucas
Science
Chapter 1-The Human Body-
We wrapping up our human body unit. We will most likely test on Friday, 10/3. A study guide will come home next week.
Chapter 2 is next! We will study about ways to stay healthy!
Social Studies-Downers Grove
We have studied about:
-Pierce Downer
-Native American settlers
-Israel Blodgett
-Underground Railroad
Next week we will discuss:
-Prince Pond
-John Manning
-Casper Dicke
-The Tivoli Movie Theater
We will taking a D.G. field trip on
The names of the following parents were chosen to go on the DG Field Trip:
*Eve's mom
*Kailee's mom
*Lucas's dad
*Marc's mom
*Allison's mom
Thanks for volunteering!
Math
Chapter 3 is next!
Addition
Have a SUPER weekend!
Mrs. T. Spakausky
Friday, September 26, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
Happy Birthday, Johnny Appleseed! We enjoyed learning about him today. Enjoy these pictures of us in our "apple" glasses.
Mrs. Spakausky's class at the computer lab, practicing rounding, addition and subtration!
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Spakausky Scoop September 29-October 3
Check out these AWESOME picture!
Tomorrow-Friday-Johnny Appleseed's birthday! Send in a peeled, cored, cut up apple for our applesauce. We need this on Friday, 9/26!
Lunch Program-
Starting 10/23 will be the Nutri Kids (ticketless lunch system). Stay tuned for details!
Again-I have updated my e-mail list, so if you aren't getting reminders of when I've updated my blog, please contact me and let me add you to my e-mail address. If you gave me your e-mail address and still aren't getting weekly reminders, e-mail your address to me again. I can e-mail you any updated materials, etc. Thanks!
Website of the week:”Mapman” http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/games_quizzes/mapman/index.asp?sa_campaign=internal_ads/CHB/Just_For_You/mapman
Applesauce-
THANKS to all the parents who sent items in for our applesauce!
You are an awesome group!
Book Orders:
The October orders are due on October 15! Place them on-line, if possible. THANKS!
To order on line, go to the Web address below and enter our class’s personalized user name and password. www.scholastic.com/parentordering
The October orders are due on October 15! Place them on-line, if possible. THANKS!
To order on line, go to the Web address below and enter our class’s personalized user name and password. www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Class User Name: spakausky
Password: Books
Goody Basket-
The Goody Basket is used as a reward system. If the student receives 5 tickets, they get to pick out of the special basket at the end of the day!
Donations for toys, pencils, and other items of interest are always appreciated.
Thanks to:
NATALIE
For donating to the basket this week!
Student of the Week
Steven K.
Each week there will be a student picked to be student of the week. This student will bring in photos, magazine picture, or drawings/descriptions about themselves. The categories that they will cover are:
Me
My Family
Special Friends
My Favorite Foods
Where I Live
Thing I Like to Do
When I Grow Up I’d like to
My Favorite Toys
How the special week works for your child:
Monday-put pictures up
Tuesday-share your board
Wed.-Read a favorite book (practice at home first)
Thursday-Show and Tell
Friday-Take board down
Handwriting Book-
We will work on this in homeroom after lunch.
Spelling
We took the Lesson 4 test Thursday.
We also took the pretest for Lesson 5.
I will hand back the lesson 5 pretest on Friday. I will also pass back the assignment that will be due on Friday, 10/3.
English/Writing
Chapter 1-
*complete and incomplete sentences
*Statements and Questions
*Commands and Exclamations
*Subjects of the Sentence
*predicate of a sentence
Chapter 1 Test scheduled for Tuesday, 10/7.
Reading
The third grade teachers have covered the strategy of visualizing and we have discussed the literary elements of a story.
We will continue the strategy of Preview and Predict! We will read a story called, Balto and the Great Race.
Independent Reading Program
The folders are due on Wednesday, October 1st-no late folders, please.
The reading party will be on Thursday, October 2nd during lunch. On this day the students who have read for the month of September, will be invited into our classroom to eat lunch and watch a video. (Please no peanut products for lunch on this day-Thanks)!
Science
Chapter 1-The Human Body-
We wrapping up our human body unit. We will most likely test on Friday, 10/3.
A study guide will come home next week.
Social Studies-Downers Grove
We have started our D.G. Unit. We have learned about the founder of D.G. and about the first D.G. settlers.
We will taking a D.G. field trip on October 17, 2008!
If you would like to be a chaperon, let me know and I will put your name into a “hat.” I will pull 5 chaperon helpers for this trip.
Math
Chapter 2. We have covered:
*comparing numbers
*ordering numbers
*rounding numbers
*problem solve-using a model
Chapter 2 test will be on Monday, 9/29!
Have a SUPER weekend!
Mrs. T. Spakausky
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Spakausky's Scoop- SEPTEMBER 22-26
MATH CLASS PLAYING "A NUMBER GAME"
Dear Parents,
Picture Day- Thursday, 9/25!
I have updated my e-mail list, so if you aren't getting reminders of when I've updated my blog, please contact me and let me add you to my e-mail address. If you gave me your
e-mail address and still aren't getting weekly reminders, e-mail your address to me again. I can e-mail you any updated materials, etc. Thanks!
Can you lend a hand?
Can you supply our class with any of the following?
*3 ring binder hole reinforces
*24 apple juice boxes (need by 9/24)
*stickers for grading
*plastic spoons (need by 9/24)
Thanks to Eric, Elena, Max, Lucas, Eve and Natalie for sending items to school for me!
Book Orders:
Thanks for your orders. The September book orders should be here next week.
The October orders are due on October 15! Place them on-line, if possible. THANKS!
To order on line, go to the Web address below and enter our class’s personalized user name and password. www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Class User Name: spakausky
Password: Books
Goody Basket-
The Goody Basket is used as a reward system. If the student receives 5 tickets, they get to pick out of the special basket at the end of the day!
Donations for toys, pencils, and other items of interest are always appreciated.
Thanks to:
ERIC
NATALIE
EVE
CHANTALLE
For donating to the basket this week!
Student of the Week
Emily
Each week there will be a student picked to be student of the week. This student will bring in photos, magazine picture, or drawings/descriptions about themselves. The categories that they will cover are:
Me
My Family
Special Friends
My Favorite Foods
Where I Live
Thing I Like to Do
When I Grow Up I’d like to
My Favorite Toys
How the special week works for your child:
Monday-put pictures up
Tuesday-share your board
Wed.-Read a favorite book (practice at home first)
Thursday-Show and Tell
Friday-Take board down
Handwriting Book-
We will work on this in homeroom after lunch.
Spelling
We took the Lesson 3 test Thursday.
We also took the pretest for Lesson 4.
I will hand back the lesson 4 pretest on Friday. I will also pass back the assignment that will be due on Friday, 9/26.
English/Writing
Chapter 1-
*complete and incomplete sentences
*Statements and Questions
*Commands and Exclamations
*Subjects of the Sentence
Reading
The third grade teachers have covered the strategy of visualizing and we have discussed the literary elements of a story.
We have started discussing the strategy of Preview and Predict! We have read, Yanmi and Halmoni's Trip to introduce this strategy. Please reread this story over the weekend. We will continue discussing this strategy while using our leveled readers.
Independent Reading Program
The folders are due on Wednesday, October 1st-no late folders, please.
The reading party will be on Thursday, October 2nd during lunch. On this day the students who have read for the month of September, will be invited into our classroom to eat lunch and watch a video. (Please no peanut products for lunch on this day-Thanks)!
Science
Chapter 1-The Human Body-
We have discussed cells, organs, tissue and systems. We have discussed the skeletal system, muscular system, digestive system and respiratory system. We will finish with the circulatory and nervous systems. The test will be at the end of next week or beginning of the following week. Stay tuned for details!
Wednesday-9/24 is our day for High Touch-High Tech to visit and teach us about the systems of the body in a very cool way. Be sure to ask your child about this neat day on Wednesday night at dinner!
Social Studies-Map Skills-
We have covered :
*compass rose
*directions
*map symbols
*map keys
*oceans and continents
*hemispheres
*landforms
*grids
*longitude and latitude
*scales
We will do a culminating activity of developing our own map using some of the skills we have learned in class. This will be the final grade for map skills!
Math
The students should have shown you their chapter 1 math tests.
They were handed back on Wednesday, 9/17.
We have started Chapter 2. We have covered:
*comparing numbers
*ordering numbers
Next week we will:
*round numbers (large numbers)
*problem solve-using a model
Have a SUPER weekend!
Mrs. T. Spakausky
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