August 25th-29th

Team Urban,

This second full week of school, students really stretched their brains by learning new things such as commutative property and division, responding to Literature by citing evidence, and taking our first spelling and reading test.

Learning new things can sometimes create challenges. Challenges we may have never had before. Reinforce at home that mistakes and challenges help us to grow and learn. Thank you for all your support at home, as our partnership makes your child more successful throughout the year.

THANK YOU for the birthday wishes!
Thank you to all the families that sent in cards, gifts, or special treats. I am so grateful for our ILCS families. Your kindness and generosity are above and beyond! The classroom was beautifully decorated as well! Thank you, Carrie and Angelique!!

THIS WEEK: (All sessions begin: Success Academy and Electives)

ELA:
Reading: Case of the Gasping Garbage

• Determine the main idea and details
• Writing: Finish personal narrative 
• Spelling: Plurals: -ing, -est, -er, -ed

1. using
2. getting
3. easiest
4. swimming
5. heavier
6. greatest
7. pleased
8. emptied
9. leaving
10. worried
11. strangest
12. freezing
13. funniest
14. angrier
15. shopped
16. included
17. occurred
18. supplying
19. scarier
20. happiest

Math: 

• Finish and review Topic 1 
• Posttest Topic 1 (Aug. 29, Friday)

Homework:
-Read 20 min each night and sign the reading log 
-Math fact practice 1/2 sheet (due every day)

-Practice missed spelling words from Monday's pretest

Important Dates:
8/25-1st-trimester electives, Success Academy begins

After-school Programs Begin Next Week!

Electives, Success Academy, Fast ForWord and Clubs (Good News Club, Garden Club, Speech & Debate Club)

Session A Schedule...

8/25/24-12/5/24 (13 weeks)

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9/1-No school Labor Day
9/3-CSC Picture Day

Have a great weekend Team Urban!

Week of Aug. 18-22

 Team Urban,

Our first full week of school is complete with much success!  This past week, students' mindsets were challenged through benchmark assessments in ELA and Math, along with timed multiplication fact practice, Leadership, and Library. Students will be able to begin checking out books this Wednesday when we visit the Library.

Room Mom/Volunteers: Our Room Mom for Team Urban is Mrs. Glavez and Mrs. Aldama (Colbie's and Ava's mom). You will be hearing from them soon.

If you signed up to volunteer in the classroom, please join us in class this week.  I will be sending out emails this weekend to work out times for the days you signed up. Try to give me a heads-up if you can not make it that day.

This Upcoming Week: 
ELA:
-Begin our first fictional story, Location, Location, Location
-Main Idea, character traits, and sequence of events

-Spelling: VC/CV (pretest Monday)

1. happen 
2. lettuce
3. basket
4. winter
5. sister
6. problem
7. supper
8. subject
9. lesson
10. spelling
11. napkin
12. collar
13. traffic
14. suggest
15. puppet
Challenge Words
16. skillet
17. picnic
18. planet
19. system

20. pumpkin

Math: 
- Begin Topic 1: Understand multiplication and division of whole numbers. We will take a pretest of Topic 1 on Monday. Any student with a score of 90% or higher on this test will complete work in class on a math topic similar to a 4th-grade level. 

Homework:
-Read 20 min each night and sign reading log (record in log each night)
-Math fact practice 1/2 sheet (due every day)

Important Dates:
8/25-1st-trimester electives, Success Academy begins
9/1-No school-Labor Day

Have a great weekend Team Urban! 

Aug. 11th-15th

Team Urban,

I wanted to take a moment to share how wonderful the first two days of school have been. We’ve packed them with procedures and expectations to help set your child up for success. I can already tell that I’m going to adore this class! They are respectful, kind, and eager to help each other, which truly makes my job a joy. Please check out the first-day pictures below!

I do still need a few things from you. If you haven’t sent them in yet, please send the following items as soon as you can:

I still need a few things from you, the parents.  Please send in any of the following items ASAP if you still need to.

• Parent Survey paper (sent home in the mail over summer)
• Student Survey  paper (sent home in the mail over summer)
• Picture of your family to hang in class 

This upcoming week:

ELA: 

• STAR testing and ELA benchmark ICA all week
• Building stamina while reading Good Fit Books

Math: 

• Multiplication Fact Practice 
• Math Benchmark ICA-STAR Math

          

HOMEWORK: (Return blue homework folder every day)

This week, students will begin with reading for 20 min each night.  All 4 entries on the reading log must be filled out, signed, and will be checked on Friday. 

Additionally, students will work on a half-sheet of multiplication facts. It is to be completed at home and worked on with a page protector to erase and time themselves each time.  I have provided them with a page protector and an Expo marker today.  Have them practice several times. Then the final time can be in pencil.  

Dates to Remember:

8/11-15 - Scholastic Book Fair (1:00-3:00 Mon-Fri/ Tues 6:00-7 in Library
8/12-Back to School Night CSC-There will be 2 sessions starting at 5:30. - I hope to see you all there!

8/18-HOUSE sorting
8/25-1st-trimester electives, Success Academy begins
9/1-Labor Day - NO SCHOOL

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL PICTURES

(minus 1 student absent)

Thank you for your continued support! I’m excited for a fantastic year ahead!

Warm regards,

Ms. Urban

Welcome to the 25-26 3rd grade year!

 Welcome to 3rd Grade Team Urban,

I hope you all had a relaxing yet fun-filled summer! It is going to be an awesome year of learning and growing together. I look forward to filling the year with exciting and new learning experiences for everyone!

I look forward to meeting everyone on Aug. 7th and beginning our 3rd-grade journey together this year!  Good and consistent communication between teacher, parents, and child sets us all up for a successful year. This website is where you can check for learning targets and updates for the class.  It is imperative to check for classroom developments and announcements that will be posted at the end of each week.  

You all should have received an envelope in the mail containing a few things. Please send back to school the highlighted papers below:

• About the teacher letter
• About your student form for them to fill out (on the first day)
• Getting to Know You form for parent(s) to fill out and return (on the first day)

Also, please have your child bring in a picture of themselves. This will be going up in the class for students to have family faces to look at for heartwarming comfort.

The first two days of school will consist of establishing relationships and familiarizing students with expectations and procedures throughout the day, including a quick review of the ROAR expectations. ROAR is an acronym for our school-wide and classroom expectations.

• R - Respect Self, Others, and Property
• O - Own your Actions
• A - Act Safely
• R - Rise to Servant Leadership

These terms will serve as a common language in our classroom, along with teaching students about the 8 Key Strategies that we encourage them to implement into their daily lives.

Here is the 3rd-grade suggested school supply list.

Supply List:  

• 1 standard-sized pencil box labeled with your child’s name

• Six #2 pencils (Ticonderoga brand, SHARPENED please)

• Pair of scissors

• 10 count Crayola Markers

• 3 large black Expo dry-erase markers 

• 4 thin yellow highlighters

• One set of earbuds or headphones with your child’s name 

Please ensure all of your child’s supplies are in their pencil box, ready to use, before coming into class. Thank you! 

Wish List: 

These supplies are optional, but greatly appreciated! Thank you very much for your support!  

• Kleenex

• Baby wipes

• Standard-sized Post-It Notes (any color)

• Glue sticks

• Band aids

• Pink erasers

• Gallon-sized Ziplock bags

• Sandwich-sized Ziplock bags

• Small toys, stickers, or fun pencils for our Class Treasure Box 

• Flair Pens

• Avery Labels (5160 or 8160)

• White cardstock

• Amazon gift cards

Start-up dates to remember: 

August 7 - First day of school

August 12 - CSC Back to School 3rd-6th (5:30-6:30)

August 12 - CSC Back to School 7th-8th (6:30-7:30)

August 25-Dec. 5 - After School Programs begin

Date:  AUG 11-15, MON-FRI Time: 1PM-3PM   Location: ​CSC Library

Please don't hesitate to email me if you have any questions. You can email me at surban@inlandleaders.com.  
As always, thank you for your support!

Ms. Urban 

Last 3 days of 3rd Grade!!

Team Urban,

We are down to the final 3 days of 3rd grade! As always, it is extremely rewarding to watch each child achieve a successful year with growth in their academics as well as social/emotional growth. As this year comes to a close, I would like to thank each and every one of you for your support throughout the year. I am honored to have been your child's teacher, and I couldn't have done it all without your support and engagement in your child's education.  

The last 3 days of school are busy, so here is a rundown of the activities each day:

Monday, June 3rd:

• Movie day- The One and Only Ivan
• Visit to 4th-grade classrooms
• AR Waterslide Day

• Here’s what students need to wear and bring:

  • Swim shirt and board shorts or athletic shorts (no bathing suits allowed)

  • Water shoes or Crocs in sport mode are highly recommended

  • A water bottle and extra snacks

  • Sunscreen and hats are also recommended

  • Towel

  • Change of clothes is optional

  
  

  Schedule for the waterslide fun:

  • Yates and Katzman/Zambrano 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

  • Urban and Partridge 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM

  
  

  Parents are invited to join us during your child’s designated waterslide time! We’re so excited to celebrate with a fun and memorable day!

Tuesday, June 4th:

• Awards Assembly CSC 8:15 Ball Wall
• 8th Grade Leader Buddies with Mrs. Wassif's class

Wednesday, June 5th:

• Field Day CSC 9-11
• 3rd Grade BBQ 11-1 

May 26th-30th

Team Urban,

The days seem long but our days together are getting shorter.  Here are some pictures of a fun painting project this week and PE Silver Physical Fitness Awards and Running Club for 3rd Trimester.

Instead of our annual AR walking field trip to White Rabbit, we’re excited to celebrate our students' AR progress with a fun waterslide party on Monday, June 2nd! Students who have met their AR goals for all three trimesters will receive VIP access to the waterslide. Shortly after, all students will join in the waterslide party fun! 

To help make this event a success, we kindly ask for a $5 cash donation (Dollar-A-Day) from each student by next Wednesday, May 28th. Students can give their donations to their teachers. Please keep this a secret, as it will be part of our special 10 day countdown for all 3rd graders. Thank you for your support in making this celebration special for our students! 

 05.26 - Memorial Day: no school

06.03 - YBC Field Day

06.03 - 8th Grade Promotion 5 pm 

06.03 - End of the Year Awards Assembly (CSC) 

06.04 - Tyler Davis Day

06.04 - Last Day of School

06.04 - Field Day (CSC)

May 19th-23rd

 ELA: Continue Below Deck: A Titanic Story

-Research a passenger from the Titanic

Spelling this week!-see below

STAR Reading and STAR Math test

Math: 

IXL

Fact Practice

HOMEWORK:

Reading 30 minutes each night

Fact Practice each night for students who have not yet passed all the multiplication and division levels.

The Scholastic BOGO Book Fair is Next Week, MAY 19-23, 1 PM TO 3 PM, AT THE CSC LIONS DEN! COME AND GET YOUR SUMMER READING ON!

 

Hello ILCS Families, Teachers and Staff!  
It's Scholastic BOGO Book Fair Time!

When:  Next week, May 19th-23rd

Time:   1pm to 3pm

Where: CSC Lions Den