We have been testing at Ford since last Wednesday, Sept. 9th. Our last test was taken today, Sept. 18th. We plan to be back on the normal schedule next week! Thanks for all of the snacks and drinks and treats sent in to have after testing. The kids really enjoyed everything...including the teacher!
As essential questions change and standards being covered change I will update them on the Blog. You are also welcome to go to Picasso http://picasso.cobbk12.org/?module=Pagesetter&func=viewpub&tid=8&pid=1 from the Cobb County website or this blog and access information coming up next.
Reading- How do we make predictions before and during the reading of stories? How do I identify basic elements between fiction and nonficton? How do I recognize the author's purpose? ELA3r-a-d, ELA3r3-a-d,f,g,i,j,m
Spelling- How do I identify spelling patterns of diphthongs-/oi/ /oy/ /ou/ /ow/ in a variety of texts? Ela3c1
Grammar-How do I locate antonyms and synonyms in sentences? How do I Ela3c1 (a-g)
Math- How do I solve problems using addition and subtraction? What problem solving strategy will help me be successful in solving word problems? M3p3p,b,c,d
Social Studies- How can cardinal and intermediate directions help us locate things? What are the major topographical features of the U.S.? What role has ancient Greece had in shaping how the U.S. is today?SS3g1c,d,a,b
Science- How do I know the difference between rocks and minerals? How do I know the habitats of animals that live in Georgia? S3l1a
I will be assigning the first book report soon. The information will go home on Thursday, Sept. 24th. We will visit the library on Wed. to select a book for this report.
Pictures packets are coming home today. Make-up day is 9/29.
Oct. 3 is movie in the garden. Look for information this coming week.
We have our first Cato visit on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The earth parents are welcome to come to our room and visit. Our visit will be from 11:50-12:50.
Scholastic Book Fair is Oct. 5-9. Mark you calendars and plan to come with your child after school and visit. We will visit as a class this week as well.
Progress Reports went home today if your child has a 1 in any subject area. If you do not receive one, your child is at the moment receiveing 2's or 3's. I will contact you if I have concerns at this time. Report cards will go home on Oct.16th.
We will plan a visit to Tellus Science Museum in March. Infomation will go home later.
Signing off for this week! Have a great weekend!
Draw a pencil in your signature box on the agenda if you read this with your parents.
