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 :)