"And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you
because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places." ~Roald Dahl

Sunday, December 9, 2012

Weekly Update 12/10/12

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

Communication Arts:
Story: Hottest, Coldest
Focus: Cause and Effect and Author's Purpose

Spelling: vowel + r - ir, or, er, ar

Math: 
Unit 5: Use Addition and Subtraction 
Unit 6: Patterns

We will finish Unit 5 this week and start Unit 6. 

Science:
Simple Machines
The simple machines unit is coming to an end. On Friday, I sent home a project. Look for a blue paper with two choices. Choice 1 is an around the house project that requires a bit of time, but no materials. Students must complete the table by identifying simple machines around the house. Choice 2 is a hands-on material that requires some materials. I totally encourage creativity and using materials you already have. This project is intended to be a fun family event and not stressful. Please give me a call if you have any questions. 

Mark Your Calendar!
Monday, 12/10/2012 - Art
Thursday, 12/13/12 - Happy Birthday Morgan! Unit 5 Math Test. Early Out.
Friday, 12/14/12 - Reading Log and Spelling Menu due. Spelling Test.
Thursday, 12/20/2012 - 3rd Grade Christmas Performance 1:00
Earlier this week, students were sent home with green papers. These are the songs they are singing for the Christmas Performance. Please encourage your students to practice!
Love,
Ms. Senecal
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A Dinosaur in Room 117!

The Nordtome family brought in a fossil of a dinosaur egg. The fossil is from Eastern Montana and weighs about 80 pounds. Thank you for sharing this prehistoric treasure!
Sara rolled in the heavy egg!
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Volcanoes and Penguins and Landforms Oh My!

We had a visitor in our class last week! Ms. Dayton arranged for a presentation by a researcher who had made many visits to Antarctica. His presentation aligned well with the stories we read about volcanoes and penguins and the unit on landforms. Students even got to try on gear!
Mikayla trying on "Big Red"
Where's Tre?
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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Weekly Update 12/3/2012

Happy December! What a busy and fun month we have to look forward to!

Communication Arts:Story: A Symphony of Whales
Focus: Author's Purpose and Cause and Effect
Spelling: suffixes ly, ful, less, ness


Math: Unit 5: Use Addition and Subtraction
This unit focuses on rounding, estimating, counting on money amounts, and tables.
The mini-projects that have been turned in and presented so far are beyond my expectations. Picture to come!
Science:
Simple Machines
Last week we learned about different kind of levers with our Big Sky Buddies. The students used marshmallow catapults.
Mark Your Calendar!
12/3/2012 - 12/7/2012 Last week of Flagship.
Thursday, 12/6/2012 - Early Out
Friday, 12/7/2012 - Spelling Test
Monday, 12/10/2012 - Art
Thursday, 12/20/2012 - 3rd Grade Christmas Performance 1:00

Love,
Ms. Senecal
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Sunday, November 25, 2012

Weekly Update 11/26/2012

What a fantastic holiday! I hope everybody enjoyed time with family, friends, and food. We cut down our Christmas tree in Lolo National Forest. It is a bit of a Charlie Brown tree, but I love it!



Communication Arts:
Story: If You Made a Million
Focus: Author's Purpose
Spelling: ee, ea, ai, ay, ow, oa


Math: Unit 5: Use Addition and Subtraction
This unit focuses on rounding, estimating, counting on money amounts, and tables.
Look for a Math Menu with mini-projects coming home soon.
Science:
Simple Machines
 
Mark Your Calendar!
Thursday, 11/29/2012 - Early Out
Friday, 11/30/2012 - Spelling Test / Big Sky Science Lesson
Thursday, 12/20/2012 - 3rd Grade Christmas Performance 1:00

 
Love,
Ms. Senecal
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Monday, November 19, 2012

Weekly Update 11/19/2012

Happy Thanksgiving Week! I am thankful for my awesome students and supportive parents. I hope everyone has a wonderful week!

Communication Arts:
Story: William's House
Skill: Summarizing
Spelling: Consonant Blends - ch, sh, th, tch, ph


Math: Unit 5: Use Addition and Subtraction

Science:
Simple Machines
 
Mark Your Calendar!
Monday, 11/19/2012 - Welcome Grandma Ann!
Monday, 11/19/2012 - Big Sky Science Lesson
Tuesday, 11/20/2012 - Communications Art Benchmark 2
Tuesday, 11/20/2012 - Thanksgiving Celebration 2:00
11/21/2012 - 11/23/2012 - Thanksgiving Break
 




Love,
Ms. Senecal
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Weekly Update 11/12/2012

It was awesome to see all of you at parent teacher conferences. My goal is to build a relationship as partners in your child's education. Thank you for all of your support!

Three questions to ask your third grader:
1) What are some sensory words that describe volcanoes?
2) What are some real-world examples of times that people estimate?
3) How do simple machines like the pulley and lever make work easier?

Communication Arts:
Story: William's House
Skill: Summarizing
Spelling: Consonant Blends


Math: Unit 5: Use Addition and Subtraction
Science:
Simple Machines
Mark Your Calendar!
Monday, 11/12/2012 - Happy Birthday Freya
Tuesday, 11/13/2012 - Volcanoes Spelling Test
Thursday, 11/15/2012 - Early Out
Monday, 11/19/2012 - Big Sky Science Lesson
Tuesday, 11/20/2012 - Thanksgiving Celebration
11/21/2012 - 11/25/2012 - Thanksgiving Break

Love,
Ms. Senecal

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