September 17, 2012
You may now access the 3 rd grade Newsletter from any of our Teacher Websites! To access our webpage: www.laurel.kyschools.us , click on schools, click on Colony, on the left hand side of the
Colony page scroll down to find “Teacher’s Websites” and click, then find your child’s teacher’s name. Once you have clicked on the teacher’s name, the 3 rd grade website will be on the left hand side of the page under “Educational Websites.” Click on that link to open the newsletter.
There are also links to other WebPages we use!!!
Please use the study guide that is attached for our test on Friday!!!
Reading and Spelling Test—(reading 20 minutes nightly)
Spelling Words: knot, write, phony, climb, knee, graph, phase, know, wreath, thumb, wrist, lamb, trophy, knife, comb, dolphin, wrestle, triumph
Vocabulary Test—leagues, challenge, compete, opponents, possess, series, responded, equal
Teammates is our new story for the next 5 days. Test on FRIDAY!!!!
Your child will be bringing home their Reading Textbooks NIGHTLY!!!! Your child is responsible for these books!!! PLEASE DO NOT allow your child to write in or rip pages in the books. They are to be RETURNED DAILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your child needs to be here by 7:45am to eat breakfast.
Please remind your child to give their milk money to the cafeteria staff, not the teacher. Also, remind them that it is their responsibility to sign up for their milk choice EVERYDAY as they go thru the lunch line.

Study Guide for Teammates
Reading and Spelling Test— Sept. 17
Spelling Words: knot, write, phony, climb, knee, graph, phase, know, wreath, thumb, wrist, lamb, trophy, knife, comb, dolphin, wrestle, triumph
Vocabulary Test—leagues, challenge, compete, opponents, possess, series, responded, equal (work on difference in antonyms and synonyms)
Comprehension—Multiple Choice
 During earlier times, there were baseball leagues for African American players and baseball leagues for white players. What were the leagues called? ______________
 Why did the players in the Negro Leagues carry their own food?_____________________________
 Who was Branch Rickey?______________________________
 What is this selection mostly about?_______________________________________
 Which word best describes Reese?_______________________
****WE HAVE GIVEN EXAMPLES OF RESTATING IN ITALICS!!!
Comprehension—Written-- Remember to restate the question in the answer! We have shown you how with examples after each question.
 Why did Jackie Robinson promise not to fight back?
Jackie Robinson promised to not fight back because__________________________________________.
 Why did Reese stand beside Robinson?
Reese stood beside Robinson because___________________________________.
 What was the signing of Robinson known as?
The signing of Robinson was known as _________________________ _________________
 Why did Rickey sign Robinson?
Rickey signed Robinson because___________________________________________________
 How were the players in the two leagues treated differently?
The players in the two leagues were treated differently because__________________________.
Writing: TO RECEIVE FULL CREDIT YOU HAVE TO WRITE COMPLETE SENTENCES and ANSWER BOTH
QUESTIONS
How did Reese prove he was a true friend?
Reese proved he was a true friend when he_______________________________________________________
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When have you had to stick up for a friend? Explain what happened.
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Grammar, Usage, Mechanics
Identifying: identifying correct punctuation and incorrect punctuation
YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE READING 90 WORDS CORRECTLY IN ONE MINUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!