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Week of March 28

Week of March 28th
March 30th-Early Dismissal @ 12:45
April 6th and 7th- FSA Reading
April 15th- Good Friday (NO SCHOOL) 
April 27th- Early Release @ 12:45

FOCUS FOR THE WEEK :
Reading/ELA: We will be reviewing multiple skills in prep. for the FSA test. You will see these papers come home throughout the week. We will be having our spelling, grammar, and cold read test on Friday. We won't be doing vocabulary or a comprehension test this week due to our FSA Prep.

We will have cold read homework that is due Friday.

By the end of the week students should have 6 points in A.R.
Study Island- Plurals and Conjunctions

Math: Chapter 14 Lesson 2-Lesson 5, Thursday is a CMP Quiz, multiplication quiz daily ; multiple skills review to prep for the FSA; daily math homework
Study Island- Measure Volume and Mass

Science: We're using this time to focus on FSA Reading Prep.

Social Studies: We're using this time to focus on FSA Reading Prep.

SHHHHHHHHHH.... you will be receiving a large manila envelope this week-directions will be sent via DOJO. This is something special that all of you can share with your child during the FSA days. Please return the envelope with your surprise for your child no later than Friday, April 5th! Once you read the directions, let me know if you have questions. Thank you!

"You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity, he will continue the learning process as long as he lives.”

– Clay P. Bedford

Week of 3/14

Week of March 14th

Spring is in the air! We are beginning the final 9 weeks of this school year. We have so much to look forward to and much, much more to learn! Take a deep breath, hold on, and let's push forward with all our might to the end.

CONGRATULATIONS!
*AR STARS that met or exceeded their goal for the 3rd nine weeks*
Brody, Zach, Conan, Macie, Nayson, Parker ,Noah Lizzy, Lexi, Aryia, Patricia, Hayden, Ethan, Addison, Dominique, Tillie, Kaelyn, Chloe 
 
*We will have our AR party on Thursday during lunch. Please see the signup sheet to sign up. You will receive volunteer points. Remember 100 hours are needed by February 2023- you can start earning now!* 

Aleks (Students need to be at 75% of higher)
4th grade Aleks- Tillie, Nayson, Parker, Patricia - You guys are awesome!!!!!
75%- Brody, Zach (98% done!), Conan (97% done!), Macie ,Noah, Lizzy, Lexi,  Hayden (96% done!), Ethan, Dominique, Kaelyn (96% done!)
50%- Aryia 
30%- Chloe and Gio 

*HONOR ROLL EXEMPLARS!* (Awards Day is this Friday at 9:15am) 
A/B- Tillie, Conan, Zachariah, Hayden, Nayson, Chloe, Lizzy, Kaelyn, Patricia, Ethan- YAHOOO! This was a hard 9 weeks but they pushed through! =) 

FOCUS FOR THE WEEK :
Reading/ELA: We will be reviewing multiple skills in prep. for the FSA test. We will have spelling and vocabulary quizzes on Tuesday. No Cold Read test this week!! Spelling and Grammar test will be on Friday.
Study Island- Reference Materials and Adjectives/Adverbs

Math: Continuing Chapter 13 Area and Perimeter- multiplication quiz daily- multiple skills review to prep for the FSA; daily math homework
Study Island- Perimeter

Science: Variation of Traits
Study Island- Behavior of Light

Social Studies: Culture Research Project (done in class)

“You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity, he will continue the learning process as long as he lives.”
– Clay P. Bedford

Week of March 7

Week of March 7th- Last Week of the 3rd Quarter!

Friday, the 11th will mark the end of the 3rd quarter. The 25 point AR goal with a test average of 85% or higher must be reached by 2:45 on Friday in order to join in the AR celebration after spring break. Keep reading!

Don't forget about the 75% ALEKS by 2:45 on Friday. Your child can let you know if they are not at this goal.

Focus Skills:
Reading- Fairytales, Point of View, Summarize, Root Words, Possessive Pronouns, y to i
Study Island- Using Words for Effect

Math- Chapter 13 Area and Perimeter --Study Island-Area

Science- Force and Motion-- Study Island-Post Test

Social Studies- Cultural contribution to the USA from other countries

We are practicing for the FSA! You will see packets coming home without a grade for ELA/Reading and Math. Those packets are samples of items that will be tested on both tests. The idea is to practice a bit at a time and get familiar with the actual "look" of the test items.

FSA DATES-
FSA Reading: April 6th and 7th
FSA Math: May 5th and 6th
Important information: They need a good nights rest, healthy breakfast and most importantly encouragement. If you child is late they will not be permitted to take the test that day.
 
UPCOMING EVENTS 
March 11- End of 9 weeks
March 17- Valente day (wear all green) + Science night (more info to come) 
March 18- Awards Day 9:15am for 3rd grade 
March 19-March 27 - Spring Break 
March 30- Early Release 
April 1- Muffins with Mom 7:15am
 
CONGRATS TO THOSE WHO HAVE THEIR AR GOAL OF 25 POINTS WITH 85% ACCURACY OR HIGHER AND ON TRACK TO MAKING THEIR AR GOAL OF 25 POINTS FOR THE NINE WEEKS! 
 
100%- Brody, Zach, Conan, Macie, Nayson, Parker ,Noah Lizzy, Lexi, Aryia, Patricia, Hayden, Ethan, Addison, Dominique, Tillie, Kaelyn 

75%- Gio, Chloe

ALEKS 75% goal: Brody, Zach, Conan, Macie, Nayson, Parker ,Noah Lizzy, Lexi, Patricia, Hayden, Ethan, Dominique, Tillie, Kaelyn

Please make sure your child is doing their math HW every night as well as their cold read home which is due every Friday morning.

Thank you all so much for all that you do! I truly appreciate everyone so much! 

Week of Feb 28-March 4.

This week we will focus on asking questions while reading as well as looking at the Author's point of view. (How they feel/think when writing).
We will test on 5.1 vocab and the story for the week on Tuesday, March 1.
 
Wednesday, March 2 is Dr. Seuss' birthday so we have lots of fun things we will be doing with his books all while reviewing skills we have already learned this year in ELA. 
 
Chapter math test on data is Tuesday. Chapter review test will go home on Monday. Please review vocabulary words and any missed items. 
 
In Social Studies, we will be talking about the 3 R's - recycle, reduce and reuse. In Science, we will be discussing weathering and erosion. 
 
Students will need to have 24 points by Friday and the 3 blue ribbons from Study Island. 
 
UPCOMING EVENTS 
March 1- Family game night at Secondary campus cafeteria. 
March 2- Dr. Seuss' birthday 
March 5- Mom and Son date night (flyer was sent on dojo and email) 
March 11- End of 9 weeks
March 17- Valente day (wear all green) + Science night (more info to come) 
March 18- Awards Day 9:15am for 3rd grade 
March 19-March 27 - Spring Break 
March 30- Early Release 
April 1- Muffins with Mom 7:15am
 
FSA ELA TESTING
April 6 and 7th 
 
FSA MATH TESTING 
May 5 and 6th 
 
CONGRATS TO THOSE WHO HAVE THEIR AR GOAL OF 25 POINTS WITH 85% ACCURACY OR HIGHER AND ON TRACK TO MAKING THEIR AR GOAL OF 25 POINTS FOR THE NINE WEEKS! 
 
100%- Brody, Zach, Conan, Macie, Nayson, Parker ,Noah Lizzy, Lexi, Aryia, Patricia 

75% Hayden, Ethan, Addison, Dominique, Tillie

50%- Gio, Chloe

TOP AR EARNERS - THIS NINE WEEKS 

PATRICIA - 34.4 POINTS w/ 85% LIZZY 31.9 w/ 91% BRODY 30.3 w/ 90%

TOP AR EARNERS - OVERALL FOR SCHOOL YEAR 

PATRICIA - 104 POINTS  BRODY 88 POINTS  LIZZY 83.4

Please make sure your child is doing their math HW every night as well as their cold read home which is due every Friday morning.

Thank you all so much for all that you do! I truly appreciate everyone so much! 

Week of Feb 22-25

Hope everyone had a very relaxing 4 day weekend! 
 
We will start back with our ELA curriculum this week with Unit 5 lesson 2. We will focus on asking questions while reading as well as looking at the Author's point of view. (How they feel/think when writing) In math we are continuing with using data to form different graphs. In social studies, we will be talking about the 3 R's - recycle, reduce and reuse. Science will continue with changes to the Earth. 
 
Students will need to have 24 points by Friday and the 3 blue ribbons from Study Island. 
 
UPCOMING EVENTS 
February 23- Early release day at 12:45
March 2- Dr. Seuss Day 
March 5- Mom and Son date night (flyer was sent on dojo and email) 
March 11- End of 9 weeks
March 17- Valente day (wear all green) + Science night (more info to come) 
March 19-March 27 - Spring Break 
March 30- Early Release 
April 1- Muffins with Mom 7:15am
 
FSA ELA TESTING
April 6 and 7th 
 
FSA MATH TESTING 
May 5 and 6th 
 
CONGRATS TO THOSE WHO HAVE THEIR AR GOAL OF 21 POINTS WITH 85% ACCURACY OR HIGHER AND ON TRACK TO MAKING THEIR AR GOAL OF 25 POINTS FOR THE NINE WEEKS! 
 

Brody, Zach, Conan, Macie, Hayden, Nayson, Parker, Ethan, Lizzy, Lexi, Addison, Dominique, Kaelyn, Patricia

TOP AR EARNERS - THIS NINE WEEKS 

PARKER- 25.3 with 90%    LIZZY 24.1 with 91%  NAYSON 23.6 with 92%

TOP AR EARNERS - OVERALL FOR SCHOOL YEAR 

PATRICIA - 96.7 POINTS  BRODY 79.2 POINTS  PARKER 78.4

CONGRATS TO THOSE WHO ARE ALREADY ON 4TH GRADE ALEKS AND ALL ARE ALMOST HALF WAY THRU 4TH GRADE STANDARDS! WHOO HOO! 

Nayson -66% COMPLETE                 Tillie 62% COMPLETE 

Parker 60% COMPLETE                     Patricia 54% COMPLETE 

Please make sure your child is doing their math HW every night as well as their cold read home which is due every Friday morning.

Thank you all so much for all that you do! I truly appreciate everyone so much! 

Week of Feb 14

This week will be a fast week since we have our field trip on Wednesday and no school on Friday.
 
We will not be doing our ELA curriculum so no spelling or cold read this week. We will continue in our math lesson with Ch 12- data where we can finish by FSA. In reading we will be doing a fun review week with FSA jeopardy and kahoots! 
 
Students will need to have 21 points by Thursday and the 3 blue ribbons from Study Island. 
 
UPCOMING EVENTS 
February 16- 3rd grade's field trip to Bowling Alley. (students must wear uniform) 
February 18- No School- Olustee Festival 
February 21- Teacher Workday- NO SCHOOL 
February 23- Early release day at 12:45
March 2- Dr Seuss Day 
March 5- Mom and Son date night 
March 11- End of 9 weeks
March 17- Valente day (wear all green) + Science night (more info to come) 
March 19-March 27 - Spring Break 
March 30- Early Release 
April 1- Muffins with Mom 7:15am
 
FSA ELA TESTING
April 6 and 7th 
 
FSA MATH TESTING 
May 5 and 6th 
 
CONGRATS TO THOSE WHO HAVE THEIR AR GOAL OF 18 POINTS AND ON TRACK TO MAKING THEIR AR GOAL OF 25 POINTS FOR THE NINE WEEKS! 
 

Brody, Conan, Macie, Hayden, Nayson, Noah, Parker, Ethan, Lizzy, Lexi, Addison, Dominique, Kaelyn, Patricia

TOP AR EARNERS - THIS NINE WEEKS 

PATRICIA - 24.5    LIZZY 24.1   NAYSON 22.7

TOP AR EARNERS - OVERALL FOR SCHOOL YEAR 

PATRICIA - 94 POINTS  BRODY 84 POINTS  NAYSON 76 POINTS 

 

 

Week of Feb 7

Week of February 7th 
 
Thank you all so much for giving me grace as I was home the past week. Thankfully I recovered well and back to work now!! 
 
In math, we're working on Chapter 11 - metric measurements. 
 
In science, we will be finishing up our volcano lesson and plan to erupt a volcano this Friday. In social studies, we are learning all about famous African Americans as we also learn all about Black History Month. 
 
Goals for this week are: AR goal is 18 points by Friday with 85% accuracy and 3 blue ribbons on Study Island.
 
Tuesday, 2.8 is our FSA meeting at 3:30 pm in Mrs. Drawdy's classroom. Please check in front office. 
 
PHOTO FORMS WILL BE GOING HOME TODAY, FEB 8. 
 
IMPORTANT DATES
February 10 - Spring photos. (May not wear uniform IF purchasing photos only)
February 11- Class photo day! Wear your best uniform! (only white or gray polos -no house polos) 
February 14- WEAR RED DAY! HEAD TO TOE RED! Valentine's Day. (Bring back with drink, snack and goodie inside. We will be having a small celebration if you would like to bring in snacks as well. 
February 16- 3rd grade's field trip to Bowling Alley. 
February 21- Teacher Workday
February 23- Early release day at 12:45
 
Have a wonderful week! 

Week of Jan 24

Week of January 24th
 
In math, we're working on Chapter 10 which is "How can fractions be used to represent numbers and their parts"
 
In science, we will be covering Earth Structures and continuing to learn about American landmarks in Social Studies.
 
Goals for this week are: AR goal is 12 points by Friday with 85% accuracy and 3 blue ribbons on Study Island.
 
Our field trip is coming up soon! Permission slips were sent home Friday. They are due by Feb 4th as well as payment. 
 
Here is the link to pay. https://osp.osmsinc.com/BelmontAcademy/BVModules/ProductTemplates/Bvc2013/Product.aspx?productid=KM001-17
Must pay online.
 
I've sent out the Sign Up for our Open House. Times are a first come, first serve. We will be discussing FSA which is coming in April among other things as we finish up the end of the 3rd grade year.
 
IMPORTANT DATES
January 24 beings literacy week. I will share image on another post. Mon-Thurs students will wear uniform but can wear accessories that match the theme for the day. Friday is full dress up day. They must dress up like a book character AND have the book in their possession. (You can photo copy the cover and glue it on something hard if you do not have the book but we prefer the book)
January 26 - Early Release at 12:45
January 29- Belmont's talent show at 6pm
February 10 - Spring photos. (May not wear uniform IF purchasing photos only)
February 11- Class photo day! Wear your best uniform!
February 16- 3rd grade's field trip to Bowling Alley. 
February 21- Teacher Workday
February 23- Early release day at 12:45
 
Have a wonderful week! 

Week of January 18

Can you believe it is already the 3rd week of January?? This year is already flying by! 
 
This week we are focusing on comparing and contrasting with expository texts. In math we are finishing up chapter 9 and moving on to chapter 10 which is "How can fractions be used to represent numbers and their parts" In science we will be covering animal adaptions and continuing to learn about American landmarks in Social Studies. 
 
Goals for this week are: AR goal is 9 points by Friday with 85% accuracy and 3 blue ribbons on Study Island. 
 
Our field trip is coming up soon! Permission slips will be in folders today. 
Must pay online. 
 
We are also in the works of having an open house for February. A sign up for time slot will be coming soon. Times are a first come, first serve. We will be discussing FSA which is coming in April among other things as we finish up the end of the 3rd grade year. 
 
IMPORTANT DATES
January 24 starts literacy week. I will share image on another post. Mon-Thur students will wear uniform but can wear accessories that match the theme for the day. Friday is full dress up day. They must dress up like a book character AND have the book in their possession. (You can photo copy the cover and glue it on something hard if you do not have the book but we prefer the book) 
January 26 - Early Release at 12:45
January 29- Belmont's talent show at 6pm 
February 10 - Spring photos. (May not wear uniform IF purchasing photos only)
February 11- Class photo day! Wear your best uniform!
February 16- 3rd grade's field trip to Bowling Alley. (More info to come)
February 21- Teacher Workday
February 23- Early release day at 12:45
 
Also, please help me welcome a new friend in our class, Zachariah! We are so excited to have him join our 3rd grade family! 
 
Have a wonderful week! 
 
 
 

Week of January 10

New quarter, new goals, new outlook... the wonderful thing about a new quarter is knowing everyone has a fresh start and opportunities to reach new heights in learning!

Congratulations to all those who achieved A/B Honor Roll for the 2nd quarter:
Tillie, Conan, Macie, Hayden, Nayson, Chloe, Lizzy, Kaelyn, Patricia, Parker and Addison. 

Congratulations to all those who achieved their AR goal for the 2nd quarter:
Conan, Hayden, Nayson, Chloe, Lizzy, Kaelyn, Patricia, Parker, Addison, Noah, Aryia, Dominque, Gio, Lexi, Ethan, Brody

Study Island Blue Ribbon Count Leader Board:
Patricia - 102 blue ribbons
Dominque 73
Nayson 70

ALEKS Mastered Skills
Leader Board:These students are in 4th grade Aleks: Nayson and Parker - WHOO HOO! 
 
3rd grade Aleks % completed: 
Patricia-98%
Tillie- 96%
Conan- 83%
Dominque- 82%

Everything that I assign, everything that I expect academically, everything that we, as a class, work on is with 1 goal in mind...life learning in preparation for 4th grade skills. Parents and Families-your help is absolutely vital! Read every day -with your child or monitor their reading time (20 minutes) at home. Review math homework , including multiplication facts and practice cold reads that are due on every Friday. Reinforce learning with encouragement, conversing with your child, and high expectations.

Thank you for all that you do to make sure your child's learning successful.

"Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try." Anonymous
 
This week- students will have their cold read homework due on Friday. They are also expected to have 5 AR points as well as all 3 study island assignments completed. 
 
We will test on vocabulary words tomorrow (Tuesday, 1/11) and have our cold read assessment and grammar (contractions)/spelling tests on Friday. 
 
We are learning the scientific method in Science and will be doing 2 science experiments this week. One whole group and then one in small group. Ask your child what they have learned and observed. =) 

Week of January 4th

Hope everyone had an amazing 2 week break full of family, friends, health and fun! I truly can not believe that this year is already half way over! 
 
We will start kicking things in high gear now and preparing hard for the FSA. Continue to work hard with your child at home and have them excited and prepared to do BIG and AMAZING things these next 5 months of 3rd grade. 
 
IMPORTANT DATES
THIS FRIDAY, Jan 7 at 9:15am- 3rd grade awards and AR party for those who met their goal both 9 weeks.
January 14- Donuts with Dad in the cafeteria 7:15am-7:45am. 
January 17 - No School! Dr. Martin Luther King Day 
January 24-28 - Literacy Week (More info to come!) 
January 26 - Early Release at 12:45
January 28 - Literacy Day parade (more info to come) 
February 10 - Spring photos. (May not wear uniform IF purchasing photos only)
February 11- Class photo day! Wear your best uniform!
February 16- 3rd grade's field trip to Bowling Alley. (More info to come)
February 21- Teacher Workday 
February 23- Early release day at 12:45
 
THIS WEEK'S FOCUS:
Reading: Asking and Answering questions and Point of View. Grammar: Linking verbs 
Math: Chapter 9- multiplication and division 
Science: Scientific method 
Social Studies: American Landmarks 
 

Week of November 20-28 - Thanksgiving break!!

Week of November 20-28 - Thanksgiving break!! 
 
Hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving break spent with family and yummy food! Hopefully everyone rests, relaxes and watches the Gators beat the Seminoles =P 
 
Congrats to our top AR earners (with 85% accuracy) 
Aryia with 21.2 points with 85% 
Patricia with 19.9 points and 88%
Lexi with 18.4 with 87%
 
YAY to these students who all made their AR goal this week (15+ points with 85%) 
Aryia, Brody, Macie, Nayson, Chloe, Ethan, Lizzy, Lexi, Addison, Dominique, Kaelyn, Parker, Tillie, and Patricia
 
Also congrats to Nayson and Tillie for making 100% on 3rd grade Aleks! They are moving to 4th grade math skills!!
 
These students are so close to completing 3rd grade math on Aleks. 
Patricia 95% 
Parker 82%
Conan 80%
Lexi 76%
Ethan 75% 
 
Also top ribbon earners for study island are:
Patricia with 86 blue ribbons 
Dominique with 60 blue ribbons 
Nayson with 58 blue ribbons 
Lexi with 52 blue ribbons 
Tillie with 50 blue ribbons 
 
 

Week of November 15

Week of November 15th-19th

IMPORTANT DATES:
November 16th- Progress Reports
November 17th- Fall Festival (12:45-2:00) Volunteers are welcome!
November 17th- Last day to donate for the Thanksgiving Food Drive!
November 19th- Last day before Thanksgiving Break
November 20th- K-3 Movie Night from 3-5 PM
 
Focus Skills:
Reading: Folktale, Problem & Solution, Visualize, Suffixes, Past Tense Verbs, and R Controlled Vowels.
Math- Chapter 7
Social Studies: Turkey Writing
Science: Turkey Writing 
 
Study Island: Context Clues, Two-Step Real World Problems, and Graphs and Charts
 
AR: 3 points for the week and a total of 15 by Friday

November 8

Week of November 8-12

No School Thursday(11th)- Veteran's Day   

AR Hip Hip Hoorays to these AR SUPERSTARS :

Patricia - 15.3 points with 88% accuracy
Conan- 12.8 points with 98% accuracy
Brody- 9.8 points with 89% accuracy

Congrats to Brody, Conan, Macie, Hayden, Nayson, Lizzy, Lexi, Addison, Dominique, Aryia, Kaelyn, and Patricia on earning atleast 9 AR points with 85% accuracy last week!!
 
Focus Skills:
Reading: Main Idea & Key Details, Summarize, Suffixes, Expository (Informational) Text, Verbs/Subject-Verb Agreement. We will spend sometime this week focusing on UNWRAP.
Math- Chapter Review (Monday), Chapter Test (Tuesday), and starting Chapter 7 on Wednesday.
Social Studies: American Indians
Science: Sun and stars
 
Study Island: Study Island: Ask and Answer questions, real world problems, Forces of energy in Solar System.
 
AR: 3 points for the week and a total of 12 by Friday
 
"The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you."
BBKing

Week of November 1

Week of November 1st-5th

 AR Hip Hip Hoorays to these AR SUPERSTARS :

Patricia - 13 points with 91% accuracy 

Lexi- 7.7 points with 85% accuracy 

Nayson- 7 points with 91% accuracy

Congrats to Brody, Conan, Gio, Macie, Hayden, Nayson, Lizzy, Lexi, Addison, Dominique, Aryia, Kaelyn, Ethan and Patricia on earning atleast 6 AR points with 85% accuracy last week!! 

This week’s focus skills:

Reading: Main Idea & Key Details, Summarize, Suffixes, Expository (Informational) Text, Verbs/Subject-Verb Agreement

---Spelling this week is r-controlled vowels-PLEASE make sure your child is studying the skill and not just memorizing the words.

Math: Multiplication and division -strategies for both operations; practicing multiplication for speed.

Social Studies:  Understanding the reason we celebrate Veterans Day 

Science: Universe and the Stars

Study Island:

Characters, Stars, and Location and People's Lives

AR: 3 points for the week and a total of 9 by Friday

"The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you." BB King

Thank you for all that you do for me and our kiddos! November is a month of true thankfulness and I am SO thankful for such amazing parents! Having awesome and supportive parents truly make for a wonderful year and this year has been OUTSTANDING thus far!