Ben and Bella!

Today we have art we also are learning about the continents and the bodies of water.

• On Tuesday we had sciencee and reading buddy's. We saw human organs like the brain, lungs, stomach, liver, small intestine, gallbladder and kidneys. We also have popcorn chickon for luch today.We have gym and spanish for specials. We hope you all had a great break!

By: Ben and Bella

Today we have music. Also today we are going to see human body parts for science. For lunch we have taco meat or hot dog. Last of all we have reading buddys.

Marvelous Monday

Today we have world languages and gym also science. Pancake and French toast sticks. We are learning x.
Ben and Justin

Rounding the corner into a short week, I have a lot to be thankful for, here at school! I feel fortunate to add more and more to my list each new day in 3rd grade. Here are just a few of the things I am thankful for this school year:

*21 smiling faces entering my classroom each day
*consistent parent communication and support
*a very talented and outgoing high school helper
*hardworking 3rd graders that give me their best effort each day
*enthusiastic readers and writers
*driven mathematicians
*proud narrative authors
*excited and willing students, taking on technology
*caring friendships that grow stronger daily
*wonderful and efficient classroom volunteers
*and on and on and on....

Heading into Thanksgiving week I do reflect on all the blessings in my life, especially at school. Thank you for all you do at home to help your children grow academically and socially. I am enjoying each and every child and getting to know your families. Have a restful and relaxing weekend!

Mrs. Luehmann

P.S. I may regret writing this, but I have to stick to my Michigan roots......GO BLUE!!! :)

Today Is P.J Day! Also we have a test for science today and we have art.For lunch we have chicken and gravy or ham slice.
Ben and Justin.

Today we have world languages and gym. Also we have library. For lunch we have mini corn dogs quesadilla. Also we have math buddys. On Friday we have PJ Day!
Ben and Justin

Today we have music. Also we have science yesterday in science we played a human body matching game. For lunch we have popcorn chicken or sloppy Joe.
Ben and Justin

Today we have world languages and gym. Also we have science. We have a new helper on the playground, Mr. Pehler.

By: Justin and Ben

On Friday we had science and we reviewed about the organs. We had gym and world language for specials. We learned the cursive letter W. We are starting chapter 4 in math today. We are working on collecting ideas for our new personal narrative!

By: Ben and Erin

We are officially done with WKCE testing and were able to get a lot done around the tests this past week!

Reading:

We worked this week on the comprehension strategy of questioning. We talked about thick and thin questions and how they help us to better understand the text. Your child will be getting their first "book club" book, No Talking this week. We will meet at the Phillips house after winter break to discuss the book. More info to come!

Writing:

We all finished our first narrative (YEAH!) and began a second narrative, focusing on narrowing in on a seed idea. You'll see in the first narrative of the year, most students did a great job of telling about a specific time, trip or vacation. Now we are really trying to take a time or experience in our life and use a lot of detail to give a thorough description. We have specifically been looking at Owl Moon, Come On, Rain and Shortcut as examples for our narratives.

Math:

We finished up chapter 3 and are moving into multiplication and division for chapter 4. You'll notice on the side of the blog I added a math vocabulary list. I will put vocabulary that students continually need practice with, so if you could reinforce these terms at home it would greatly benefit your child.

Science and Social Studies:

We are beginning to study maps and globes in social studies and will learn about different landforms as well. Your child will have 3 more sessions on the human body this week and finish up next week with UW Medical students coming into school with real human organs for them to touch and see. It is always a very popular presentation and we are so lucky to have this experience!

Thanks to the families that sent in WKCE treats this past week! It will make you all happy to know that when I announced that "WKCE tests were over" a few students responded with "Awwwww, no more treats!" Although the testing was tedious, the kids really enjoyed the extra goodies before and after testing time!

I hope you all had a great weekend and I am looking forward to a "normal" week!

Mrs. Luehmann

Today we have wor ld languages and gym. Also for lunch we have pizza hut, hot dog, or P B and J. We have a math test.
Cylie Justin

Thoughtful Thursday

Today we have WKCE testing also we have Music. Colin brought in rice crispy treat. For lunch we have chicken (AWSOME) or toasted chees (BOO)
Cylie and Justin

Willy Willy Wensday

have WKCE math testing also world languages and gym. For lunch we have mac&cheese or ham sandwich . Tori brought muffins!

Talented Teusday

Today we have W.K.C.E math testing and art. Logan brought blueberry muffins.
by Cylie and Justin!

Marvelous Monday

To day we have Guidance and World Languages and gym. Also we are getting and Mrs. Luehmann is giving us a new book for are reading groups.
by cylie and Justin

We survived our first week of WKCE testing! It was a fast and jam packed week, see what we were up to below:

Reading:

We began the comprehension strategy of Questioning. We watched an Into the Book video and created question prompts for when we read. On Monday we will begin talking about Thick and Thin questions and how they help us to better understand our story. Some students were sent home today with a book to read over the weekend. These are book room books and should be returned to school when completed.

Writing:

Most students are illustrating their published piece or creating a cover page. We are moving onto another narrative next week, this time really focusing on the elements within writing and modeling through different mentor texts. I am excited to work with your child on expanding their writing skills. Does your child keep a journal at home? If not, please consider starting this. Expressing thoughts and ideas is a harder skill for 3rd graders. Daily journaling will help strengthen this skill.

Math:

We are moving through chapter 3 which focuses primarily on measurement and probability. It is a harder chapter and can sometimes take more practice. The plan is to take our unit 3 assessment next Friday.

Science and Social Studies:

Your children will spend 2 more weeks (3 days/week) with Mrs. Amlong learning about the human body. We have also started learning about different continents and bodies of water on our world.

We have WKCE testing scheduled for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of next week. Please make sure to get your child to bed early and come to school with a solid breakfast. Snacks and water will be provided during the testing and THANK YOU to the families that have donated snacks so far!

Thanks for all you do at home! Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Luehmann :)

Today we have music.We git out of school at 1:00.
by Cylie and Mai Chi

Today we have world languages and gym and W.K.C.E. testing.
by Cylie and Mai Chi

Today we have w.k.c.e and art
cylie and Mai Che

Today we have W.K.C.E testing and Gym and World Languages.

Cylie and Mai Chi

Today we have music and guidance.on wednesday we had are feldtrip to the zoo.
Cylie and Mai Chi