Oct. 28th - Nov. 1

Team Urban,

It is hard to believe that November is almost upon us! Speaking of November, please remember that November 1st is the end of the first trimester and AR deadline. October assessment logs will go home at the end of this week.

I appreciate all of you who have already signed up for conferences and finding a time slot convenient for you. If you have yet to sign up, please do so through the parent square post that was sent home Oct. 18th.  Parent conferences are mandatory for the 1st trimester.

As report card season is quickly approaching, please keep in mind that ILCS assesses on end of the year mastery. This means that we are working towards mastery by the end of third grade. Many kiddos will not meet the end of the year mastery in the first trimester and could very well be a 2 in areas, as they work towards that end of year mastery of a 3. Keep in mind when looking at assessment logs, the % score is composed of several standards assessed in that test to come up with a total score. For example, a Reading Test is made up of several reading, writing, or language standards.  Within those standards being assessed, there can be a standard or so that a student is not showing mastery even though 80% is achieved.

A recent reading test pictured above shows five students and their final scores to the left. The fraction listed under each common core standard shows the correct answers over the total number of problems of that standard in the test. As you can see, most have a standard they have yet to show mastery on in some standards.  This is just one snapshot of what I am looking at over multiple assessments for the trimester.

This Week:

ELA:

• Read Athabascans
• How do readers use evidence from the texts to understand what they read? How do writers include character dialogue and actions to affect the events in the story?
• Writing:  Begin Expository/Informative writing  
• Spelling: Compound Words

1. sunglasses

2. football

3. homework

4. haircut

5. popcorn

6. railroad

7. snowstorm

8. earring

9. scarecrow

10. blueberry

11. butterflies

12. lawnmower

13. campground

14. sandbox

15. toothbrush

Challenge Words

16. thumbtack

17. earthquake

18. scrapbook

19. courthouse

20. whirlpool

Math:

• Continue Topic 5 - Understanding patterns in multiplication (If your child needs/wants extra practice for the Topic, it is always assigned to them from their pretest titled Additional practice for Topic _.)

Science: Continue Forces in Motion Stemscope. Below are some pictures of groups working on measuring the distance a car travels on a ramp when the elevation is increased each time.

Homework:

• Math Facts due Daily
• Google Classroom question due Friday
• 4 Reading Log entries due Friday

Upcoming Dates:

• Oct. 21st: Food drive begins
• Oct. 29th: Apex Fun Run begins
• Oct. 28th: Apex Fun Run Assembly
• Oct. 31st: Spirit Day
• Oct. 31st: 8th-grade leader buddies and games 11:15-1-sign up list went out by email
• Nov. 1st: Last day to AR and meet goal

If you are able to help us out, we are in need of Kleenex boxes in our class. Now would be a great time to send them in if you can.  Have a great week Team Urban!

Week of Oct. 21-25

Team Urban,

With the end of the 1st trimester approaching, conference email signups went out at 3:00 pm on Friday the 18th. If you have not done so yet, please sign up for a time slot.  There are plenty of times available still on Nov. 18th. This is a day of no  school for the students. Please remember each conference time is scheduled for 20 min., with a 5 min transition.  I know this time is short, however, make sure you are on time so other conferences are not impacted. If you are late, please email me to reschedule for another time slot.  

Students have until Nov. 1st to make their AR goal for the first trimester. 

Here are some pictures of the spirit days and Safari Park field trip.

Thank you to our chaperones Mrs. Cary, Mrs. Diercks, Mr. Young, Mr. Kingsley, and Mrs. Frisch during the field trip. It was our quickest entry into the park, thanks to Mrs. Sweis with the preordered ticket pickup, however, the latest time we have returned home in the history of the trip.

More soon to follow!

This Week:
ELA:

• Test on Unit 1
• Writing:  finish imaginative narrative  
• Spelling: NO Spelling this week

Math:

• Begin Topic 5 - Understanding patterns in multiplication (If your child needs/wants extra practice for the Topic, it is always assigned to them from their pretest titled Additional practice for Topic _.)

Homework:

• Math Facts due Daily
• Google Classroom question due Friday
• 4 Reading Log entries due Friday

Upcoming Dates:

• Oct. 21st: Food drive begins
• Oct. 29th: Apex Fun Run begins
• Oct. 28th: Apex Fun Run Assembly
• Oct. 31st: Spirit Day
• Oct. 31st: 8th grade leader buddies and games 11:15-1-sign up list went out by email
• Nov. 1st: Last day to AR and meet goal

Have a great week Team Urban!

Week of Oct. 14-18

Team Urban,

This upcoming week is going to be full of spirit and fun! If students are not dressing out for spirit week, they will still be required to adhere to the school dress code.

Here is the spirit schedule for the week:

• Monday - Movie Monday 
• Tuesday - Career Day
• Wednesday - Wacky Wednesday
• Thursday - Back to the Future-Dress as past, present, or future
• Friday - Field Trip Friday (Students must wear ILCS shirt)

Field Trip:

Here is a recap of some important information for our Safari Park Field Trip on Oct. 18th. If you are selected as a chaperone, I have sent you an email this afternoon.

-Can I drive my child to and from the field trip? Yes.

-Can I drive my child's friend? Only if their parent is in the car as well.

-Can I just drive my child straight to the Safari Park without coming to school at 6:30am.? No.  You and your child must check in with me at school and then sign them out into your custody at school.

-Can I go if I am not picked as a chaperone? Yes, however, you will still need to pay at the group rate of $15 to me before Oct. 18th.

-Can siblings go? As long as they are in your care and you are not an assigned chaperone.

-Can I bring a sibling if I am a chaperone? No.

-Can I stay with my child at the Safari Park when the school leaves? Yes, as long as you meet us at the time/place of departure to sign your child over to your supervision.

-Can I/husband be a chaperone? Yes, as long as you/husband have your current Megan's Law clearance on file in the office.

-How will I know if I am a chaperone? I will notify you by person or email by the end of this week.

-Do I need to ride the bus if I am a chaperone? No, but it is expected that you are there upon our arrival at Safari Park if you choose to drive yourself.

-What is the cost for a chaperone and non-chaperone? Chaperones are included in the group rate, and non-chaperones will need to pay the group rate of $15 to me before Oct. 18th. If not, it will be full price the day of the field trip.

-Do we have to pay for parking? No, but you must mention you are with ILCS (Inland Leaders Charter School) at the parking lot entrance.

-Please check on Parent Square for our arrival at the park and back to school. We are expected to be back at school between 3:30pm and 4pm.

This week:

Due Daily: Math facts
Reading Log: 3 entries-Due Thursday-Students should be writing down what they read every day for 20 min.  Parents: please sign reading log if reading was completed.  When looking at each student's AR goal, the students who are doing nightly reading are achieving their goals and their growth in reading is evident. Many reading logs are still incomplete for October. November 1st is the last day for students to take AR tests for the 1st trimester.  As of right now, 3 students are still below 50% of their AR goal.  
Google Classroom: Due THURSDAY morning!

Our ELA focus this week will be:

• Writing: narrative  
• Spelling: no spelling this week

Math:

• Topic #3 Post test Tuesday

Dates to Remember: 

• Monday, October 14th -18th: Spirit Week
• Oct. 17th: Disaster Drill 
• Oct. 18th: Parent Conference sign-ups for conferences go out digitally
• Oct. 21st: Food drive begins
• Oct. 29th: Apex Fun Run begins
• Oct. 28th: Apex Fun Run Assembly
• Oct. 31st: Spirit Day
• Oct. 31st: 8th grade leader buddies and games 11:15-1
• Nov. 1st: Last day to AR and meet their goal

Have a great week Team Urban!

Oct. 7-11

Team Urban,

We had our second house rally this past week. It is always fun to see the challenges they come up with each time for the students.  Here are a few photos and videos from the rally.

Homework and Attendance Club for September




This Week:
ELA: 
Reading: Begin reading Moon Seems to Change (test Fri.)
Writing: Imaginative Narrative using dialogue
Spelling: -le
1. handle
2. trouble
3. simple
4. people
5. middle
6. table
7. little
8. gentle
9. poodle
10. pickle
11. noodle
12. saddle
13. juggle
14. uncle
15. riddle
Challenge Words:
16. example
17. throttle
18. obstacle
19. miracle
20. muscle

Math: Continue Topic 3 Using Distributive and Associative Properties

HOMEWORK: 
Google Classroom: Due every Friday morning
Fact Practice: Due every day
Reading: every night for 20 minutes minimum.  If your child has yet to meet their goal, they need to increase their nightly minutes plus additional weekend minutes. (reading logs checked every Friday). November 1st is the last day of the 1st trimester for students to reach their AR goal.  


FIELD TRIP: 3rd grade is going on their first field trip to the Safari Park in Escondido, Ca.  The permission slip went home today (10/4) so please sign and return it as soon as possible. 
-When: Oct. 18th
-Time: Arrive at 6:30am in our classroom
-Depart school: 6:45am on one bus
-Return time: 3:30-4:00pm (depending on traffic)
-Items to bring: a small backpack, sack lunch, walking shoes, ILCS shirt, water, sunscreen.
-Transportation: 1 bus

Answers to some frequently asked questions are below:

-Can I drive my child to and from the field trip? -Yes, the more the merrier. We are actually encouraging you to do so for this field trip.
-Can I drive my child's friend?-Only if their parent is in the car as well.
-Can I just drive my child straight tp the Safari Park without coming to school at 6:30 a.m.?-No.  You and your child must check in with me at school at 6:30a.m. and then sign them out into your custody at school. 
-Can I go if I am not picked as a chaperone?- Yes. The cost is $15 exact cash payment to your child's teacher by Oct. 17th.  If it is not paid by then, it will be full price on the day of the trip.
-Can siblings go?-As long as they are in your care and you are not an assigned chaperone.
-Can I bring a sibling if I am a chaperone?-No.
-Can I stay with my child at the Safari Park when the school leaves?-Yes, as long as you meet us at the time/place of departure to sign your child over to your supervision.
-Can I/husband be a chaperone?-Yes, as long as you/husband have your current Megan's Law clearance on file in the office.
-How do I let you know I want to chaperone?-Sign bottom of the permission slip.
-How will I know if I am a chaperone?-I will notify you in person or email as soon as all permission slips are turned in.
-Do I need to ride the bus if I am a chaperone?-No but it is recommended and expected that you are there upon our arrival at Safari Park if you chose to drive yourself.


Dates to Remember: 

• October 11th: Make-up picture day CSC
• October 14-18: Spirit week
• Spirit Day themes for the week of 10/14-18
• Monday: Movie Monday.  Dress as your favorite movie character
• Tuesday: Career Day.  Dress as what you want to be when you grow up.
• Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday.  Dress as mismatched and crazy as you can
• Thursday: Back to the Future.  Dress as past, present or future.
• Friday: Field Trip Day-Wear ILCS shirt
• Have a great week Team Urban!