BOOK FAIR IS THIS WEEK!
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November 30 , 201 5
Ms. Back, 3
Grade
Dear Parents and Students,
Happy Monday! I hope you had a happy and relaxing Thanksgiving
break with family and friends.
Students, if you completed the Thanksgiving bonus packet, please
return it to school this week. Then before winter break, students who did
complete the extra work will have the opportunity to eat their lunch and
watch a movie or do other activities in the classroom during lunch/recess.
Report cards were sent home Friday, November 20. After you
have had a chance to review your child’s report card, please sign the
report card envelope and return both to school this week.
Over the next couple of weeks, students will be taking mid-year local
assessments in both reading and math. These are district tests to measure
student growth since the beginning of third grade. These tests will be taken
on the computer. Please encourage your child to get a good night’s sleep, eat
y and arrive to school on time. Also encourage your child to do
breakfast,
his/her best work.
Students, keep practicing and reviewing concepts studied first
trimester in math. Please remember too how important fact fluency is.
Practice not only first trimester facts but the facts we are working on in class
now. In order to be considered fluent in math facts, students need to be able
to answer a fact correctly within three seconds. Therefore, regular practice of
all math facts is crucial. On the local assessments, there is math fact
component as well.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Ms. Back
mback@cusd200.org
630-393-1787
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 RESPECT
 RESPONSIBILITY
 KINDNESS
HOMEWORK: DUE ON FRIDAY!
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Reading/math log is due on Friday, 12/04/15.
PARENTS, PLEASE SIGN BOTH SIDES.
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Division both sides are due on Friday, 12/04/15.
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Multiplication fact at-home practice paper is due on
Friday, 12/04/15.
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Bring just-right good-fit books to class daily for
independent reading time.
ASSESSMENTS:
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District mid-year reading and math assessments will
be given over the next two weeks.
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Formative assessments (based on in-class work,
participation, and discussion) occur daily.
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Multiplication fact posttest is on Friday, 12/04/15.
Review Skills for Reading/Math Log:
Learning Targets:
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JOHNSON SCHOOL
I can identify the main/key idea and supporting details using fiction and nonfiction
text.
I can compare and contrast setting, plot, and theme in literature.
I can make inferences using my own ideas and evidence from the text.
I can use illustrations and text to find information in fiction and nonfiction text.
I can define meanings of words using context clues in fiction and nonfiction text.
I can identify my point of view and compare it to the narrator, character, or author
using my own ideas and evidence in fiction or nonfiction text.
I can read independently and practice reading strategies using just-right good-fit
books.
I can write using adjectives, comparative, and superlative adjectives.
I can identify and write dialogue using proper capitalization, punctuation, and
quotation marks.
I can express and write my opinion using details to support my opinion.
I can multiply and divide using 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and multiples of 10.
I can write and solve multiplication and division equations different strategies and
properties.
I can solve one-step word problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division.
I can explain factors that affect motion studying different variables related to
motion.
READING LOG (PARENTS, PLEASE SIGN):
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Read books of your choice thinking carefully about
fluency and comprehension.
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Practice this week’s fluency passage. Read it as many
times as possible to improve fluency and reach fluency
goal.
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READING LOG GOAL: Read at least 20 minutes 4 times a
week.
MATH LOG (PARENTS, PLEASE SIGN):
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Math homework should be included on math log.
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Also, practice math facts and other math concepts
using weekly fact practice test, math homework, flash
cards, XtraMath, paper and pencil, computer games,
math games/ activities, etc.
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MATH LOG GOAL: Practice at least 15 minutes 4 times a
week.
 Students, please practice your fluency passage and fill out your reading math log completely.
 Parents, please sign both logs and planner daily.
THANKS!