APRIL-MAY 2016
MIZOK’S NEWS
MATH
Over the next several months the
students will be solving problems
involving the four operations, and
identify and explain patterns in
arithmetic. They will continue to
practice recognizing perimeter and
area. Students will make the
connection between area,
multiplication and addition. We will
be representing and interpreting
data, as well as, solving problems
involving measurement and
estimation of intervals of time, liquid,
volumes and masses of objects. In
addition, we will be reviewing
previously taught content as we
prepare for the upcoming Math AIR
assessment scheduled for April 26th
(75 minutes) and April 27th (75
minutes). Additional information on
the AIR assessment can be found on
the Ohio Department of Education
website at http://oh.portal.airast.org/
ocba/students-and-families/
SOCIAL STUDIES/SCIENCE
We will explore various components
of Economics and systems of
transportation in Social Studies. In
Science we will explore various types
of energy, such as, light, heat and
sound.
Upcoming Field Trip
Students will be given a unique opportunity to
observe and record data on animal adaptations
during our field trip to Glacier Ridge Metro Park
on Monday, May 16th from 9:30 to 1:45. They will
participate in activities, discussions and attend a
hands-on center. Information was sent home
detailing the trip. There is no cost to attend. Please
return permission slips by Friday, April 15th. All
students need to bring a disposable, nut-free lunch
on the day of the trip.
LANGUAGE
ARTS
Students have been working hard to
We just finished Voyagers Project
Alpha as our read aloud. The children
have enjoyed our idiom study using
this text. They are independently
searching for idioms in their reading
and explaining the difference between
literal and non-literal language . We
have also used this piece of literature
to practice comprehension skills,
explore vocabulary and make
predictions. Our next read aloud will
be Crime Cats (thanks Gianna for
donating this autographed book to our
classroom). We will be using events
and character traits to help identify
the theme in each chapter.
publish an informational piece of
writing on their chosen topic. Our
next unit of study will be writing an
opinion piece.
In addition, we will be reviewing
previously taught content as we
prepare for the upcoming Language
Arts AIR assessment scheduled for
April 12th (90 minutes) and April
13th (90 minutes). Additional
information on the AIR assessment
can be found on the Ohio Department
of Education website at http://
oh.portal.airast.org/ocba/studentsand-families/
Students will be taking the 3rd grade AIR Assessment
Book Fair, Field Day and End of School
in reading (April 12th & 13th) and math (April 26th &
27th) The Reading MAP (Measurement of Academic
The IRE Spring Book Fair will be held in the library
Progress) and Math MAP will be administered on May
April 25th to April 29th. Student will be completing
25th and May 27th, respectively.
and bringing home a book wish list to share with
parents.
Even the most confident child can experience pre-test
anxiety. Encourage your child to relax and approach
Students will participate in field day on Wednesday,
the test as an opportunity to “show what you know.”
May 20th.
Reassure your child that their feelings are typical, but
there is no need to worry. Please provide a good
There is no school on Memorial Day, Monday, May
night sleep, a healthy breakfast and a big hug on the
23rd. The last day of school is on Monday, June 6th.
days of testing.