In looking ahead our goals for the second half of the school year are to continue to fashion responsible Christian leaders, effective communicators, independent thinkers and lifelong learners that are fully prepared for 4th grade. As a 3rd grade team our focus will be on higher expectations and individual responsibility for learning. We feel that by focusing on these goals our students will be successful today and in the future.
One of the ways that I plan to achieve these goals is by holding students accountable for turning work in completed and on time. During the second semester it is the third grade policy to deduct ½ point for a missing number, ½ point for a missing name and 10% will be deducted from assignments turned in late. This includes work completed on the iPad. I will continue to run missing assignment reports on Tuesdays. Any missing work not completed and turned in by the following Monday will receive a zero. Work completed in class and homework are posted daily on my website. In order for students to be successful in 4th grade and in the future they will need to take on the responsibility of completing and turning in work on time.
Virtual learning has been going well since implementing both the at school and virtual piece of learning for this school year. However, I did want to call to mind a few items. Cameras need to be turned on when not working in Notes Plus or another app since it is the only way that I know they are present with me in class. Unfortunately, if students continue to have cameras off and not participate, I will have to mark them as absent. I know that learning and teaching virtually are new to all of us, but I ask for your help in emphasizing the importance of participating through having their cameras on and through answering and asking questions if your child will be learning at home for this second part of our school year. I know that technological issues may arise and I will always take those into consideration.
Students learning virtually are responsible for the following:
Having their books and supplies readily available
Cameras turned on when not working in Notes Plus or another app
Responding to questions and participating in classroom discussions
Correcting classwork
Letting a teacher know if they are joining late or leaving early
Actively working in Mobymax, IXL, or other apps when assigned
In religion this semester we will be touching on the Sacrament of Reconciliation, First Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation. Students will be practicing and memorizing prayers.
Two novel studies will be introduced. Students will be reading aloud, working on listening skills, working on complementary writing activities, learning new vocabulary, and much more. We will be reading Who Was Dr Seuss?, by Janet B. Pascal in February and Because of Winn Dixie, by Kate DiCamillo in May. Please make sure that your child has a physical copy of each of these books.
Specials schedules and dismissal times have changed. 3-5th grade dismissal is at 2:45 p.m Monday thru Thursday and 12:25 on Friday. Please see the attachment for an updated schedule and also note that our schedule can change as we see fit.
Here is the latest installment of "Math with Mrs. Lord" detailing how to complete a Subtraction number bond. In the video I state that this math problem is found on the wrong page. Either way, this is an example that can help with the math the students will be working on over the next few days. The link can be found here: https://vimeo.com/497749939
I am looking forward to a successful second semester. Thank you for being an integral part of your child’s education. As always, if you have any questions please let me know.
One of the ways that I plan to achieve these goals is by holding students accountable for turning work in completed and on time. During the second semester it is the third grade policy to deduct ½ point for a missing number, ½ point for a missing name and 10% will be deducted from assignments turned in late. This includes work completed on the iPad. I will continue to run missing assignment reports on Tuesdays. Any missing work not completed and turned in by the following Monday will receive a zero. Work completed in class and homework are posted daily on my website. In order for students to be successful in 4th grade and in the future they will need to take on the responsibility of completing and turning in work on time.
Virtual learning has been going well since implementing both the at school and virtual piece of learning for this school year. However, I did want to call to mind a few items. Cameras need to be turned on when not working in Notes Plus or another app since it is the only way that I know they are present with me in class. Unfortunately, if students continue to have cameras off and not participate, I will have to mark them as absent. I know that learning and teaching virtually are new to all of us, but I ask for your help in emphasizing the importance of participating through having their cameras on and through answering and asking questions if your child will be learning at home for this second part of our school year. I know that technological issues may arise and I will always take those into consideration.
Students learning virtually are responsible for the following:
Having their books and supplies readily available
Cameras turned on when not working in Notes Plus or another app
Responding to questions and participating in classroom discussions
Correcting classwork
Letting a teacher know if they are joining late or leaving early
Actively working in Mobymax, IXL, or other apps when assigned
In religion this semester we will be touching on the Sacrament of Reconciliation, First Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation. Students will be practicing and memorizing prayers.
Two novel studies will be introduced. Students will be reading aloud, working on listening skills, working on complementary writing activities, learning new vocabulary, and much more. We will be reading Who Was Dr Seuss?, by Janet B. Pascal in February and Because of Winn Dixie, by Kate DiCamillo in May. Please make sure that your child has a physical copy of each of these books.
Specials schedules and dismissal times have changed. 3-5th grade dismissal is at 2:45 p.m Monday thru Thursday and 12:25 on Friday. Please see the attachment for an updated schedule and also note that our schedule can change as we see fit.
Here is the latest installment of "Math with Mrs. Lord" detailing how to complete a Subtraction number bond. In the video I state that this math problem is found on the wrong page. Either way, this is an example that can help with the math the students will be working on over the next few days. The link can be found here: https://vimeo.com/497749939
I am looking forward to a successful second semester. Thank you for being an integral part of your child’s education. As always, if you have any questions please let me know.
