Wow, what a day!!! Believe it or not, we did get some work done! The class was so good...I know how excited they are...but, they really held it together!
Just a short email to let you know about the week back:
Reading: We're continuing with reading poetry and analyzing the poet's message. We're also still reviewing our practice MSA test - these will be coming home when we're finished. Please go over them with you child!
Writing: While we're reading poetry, we'll also be writing it. Look for some haiku poetry this week!
Math: We've finished area and perimeter for now and we're moving onto patterns, word problems, and relational sentences (56 + 13 > 23 + 12). Please go over your child's homework with him/her every evening. I give Math homework every night. Keep practicing those subtraction facts!
Word Study: We'll be working with winter words.
Social Studies: A new unit will be starting when we get back. We'll be covering immigration, diversity, and cultures. A project will be coming home at the end of the first week back. Keep an eye out for it!
Your child brought all of his/her supplies home. PLEASE go through them and determine what needs to be replenished. Pencils and glue sticks are really needed by some!
Also, we are out of anti-bacterial wipes. If you could donate some, that would be great! We wipe down our desks periodically and really go through them!
On a different note:
Have a wonderful winter break with your family! I know I'm so excited to have both of my boys home!
I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Prosperous New Year!
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Happy Thursday!
Can you believe the holidays are almost here? We're really trying to keep a regular schedule for the class...hoping that will keep them focused!
Here's what we'll be doing:
Language Arts: We'll be reviewing our "mock" MSA tests we took. I think it will be a great exercise to see what/how the answers should be. We'll also be reading and writing some haikus. We've been reviewing alliteration and similes this week.
Math: We're continuing with perimeter and area. If your child did not do well on the telling time quiz, please review this skill with him/her. Also, continue practicing those subtraction facts... I can really see improvement!!
Writing: Lots of the kids are beginning to write poetry since we've been talking about it. They continue to enjoy writing during Writer's Workshop.
Word Study: No words next week!
Cursive: n and m
I will be sending an email out in January for anyone who wants to volunteer in the classroom. I'll be redoing my volunteer calendar then.
Mrs. Humerick
Can you believe the holidays are almost here? We're really trying to keep a regular schedule for the class...hoping that will keep them focused!
Here's what we'll be doing:
Language Arts: We'll be reviewing our "mock" MSA tests we took. I think it will be a great exercise to see what/how the answers should be. We'll also be reading and writing some haikus. We've been reviewing alliteration and similes this week.
Math: We're continuing with perimeter and area. If your child did not do well on the telling time quiz, please review this skill with him/her. Also, continue practicing those subtraction facts... I can really see improvement!!
Writing: Lots of the kids are beginning to write poetry since we've been talking about it. They continue to enjoy writing during Writer's Workshop.
Word Study: No words next week!
Cursive: n and m
I will be sending an email out in January for anyone who wants to volunteer in the classroom. I'll be redoing my volunteer calendar then.
Mrs. Humerick
Monday, November 28, 2011
Good Morning!
Happy Monday! Can you believe the Thanksgiving break is over already?? I hope everyone had a wonderful time with family and friends... our home seems very quiet now that everyone has left!
Here's what's going on this week:
Language Arts: We're continuing to work with non-fiction texts. Our focus this week is determining the main idea and the important details. The students will be completing organizers for this skill. Using these organizers will make it easier for them to write a summary... an important third grade skill. For added work at home, have your child read any text. Then have him/her tell you the important details that have happened.
Math: In my math class, we're starting a new unit on measurement. We'll begin with inches, half-inches, feet, and yards. Then we'll get into centimeters and temperature. For added work at home, have your child choose several items around the house. Have him/her make a chart for estimate and actual measurement. Have him/her write an estimate of the length, width, etc. and then actually measure it.
We'll also continue to work with our math facts. Most students are doing well with addition. PLEASE work with your child on his/her subtraction facts... flash cards, orally, computer games, etc.... anything will help!
Writing: Our writer's workshop continues. Our focus this week is on endings and how they have to reflect the story.
Cursive: Our letters this week will be a and d.
Word Study: The silent letters mb,gh, and gn are our focus this week.
Happy Monday! Can you believe the Thanksgiving break is over already?? I hope everyone had a wonderful time with family and friends... our home seems very quiet now that everyone has left!
Here's what's going on this week:
Language Arts: We're continuing to work with non-fiction texts. Our focus this week is determining the main idea and the important details. The students will be completing organizers for this skill. Using these organizers will make it easier for them to write a summary... an important third grade skill. For added work at home, have your child read any text. Then have him/her tell you the important details that have happened.
Math: In my math class, we're starting a new unit on measurement. We'll begin with inches, half-inches, feet, and yards. Then we'll get into centimeters and temperature. For added work at home, have your child choose several items around the house. Have him/her make a chart for estimate and actual measurement. Have him/her write an estimate of the length, width, etc. and then actually measure it.
We'll also continue to work with our math facts. Most students are doing well with addition. PLEASE work with your child on his/her subtraction facts... flash cards, orally, computer games, etc.... anything will help!
Writing: Our writer's workshop continues. Our focus this week is on endings and how they have to reflect the story.
Cursive: Our letters this week will be a and d.
Word Study: The silent letters mb,gh, and gn are our focus this week.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Happy Friday!
Boy, the weather sure has changed! Please make sure your child is bringing a coat, hat, gloves, etc. to school on cold, windy days like this. We will go outside for recess unless it's raining or below freezing.
Here's what's going on in the classroom:
Language Arts: We have started our new unit, "Reading Social Studies Texts". This week we started with "before" reading strategies... setting a purpose, previewing the text, and planning how we're going to read carefully. We also began "during" reading strategies... finding text features, answering our purpose questions, and changing our predictions. Next week, we'll be doing lots more of this with texts written at your child's reading level.
Social Studies: Our Economics unit continues with "Econ" videos. We have covered scarcity, opportunity cost, and consumption. Next week we'll be looking at production and interdependence. Please ask your child about all of these economic terms. They should be able to define them and give examples. I'm trying to send some homework home with each idea so you can see what we're doing.
Writing: Our Writer's Workshop continues with lessons on "Excellent Endings". Each student is looking for ways to end their writing pieces that makes sense with its beginning.
Math: If your child has me for math, we have finished our first quarterly assessment. We have also taken the second quarter pre-assessment. This will enable me to see where my focus should be for this quarter. I will still be sending homework home to review skills from the first quarter, along with the second quarter. On Monday, your child will be bringing home a list of skills that will be covered in the second quarter. Please review this list periodically with your child so you know what we're working on.
Cursive: Our next letters will be j and p.
Thanks to all of you who check over homework and initial the agenda. We had TWO days this week where everyone had everything done!
Have a wonderful, warm weekend!
Faith Humerick
Boy, the weather sure has changed! Please make sure your child is bringing a coat, hat, gloves, etc. to school on cold, windy days like this. We will go outside for recess unless it's raining or below freezing.
Here's what's going on in the classroom:
Language Arts: We have started our new unit, "Reading Social Studies Texts". This week we started with "before" reading strategies... setting a purpose, previewing the text, and planning how we're going to read carefully. We also began "during" reading strategies... finding text features, answering our purpose questions, and changing our predictions. Next week, we'll be doing lots more of this with texts written at your child's reading level.
Social Studies: Our Economics unit continues with "Econ" videos. We have covered scarcity, opportunity cost, and consumption. Next week we'll be looking at production and interdependence. Please ask your child about all of these economic terms. They should be able to define them and give examples. I'm trying to send some homework home with each idea so you can see what we're doing.
Writing: Our Writer's Workshop continues with lessons on "Excellent Endings". Each student is looking for ways to end their writing pieces that makes sense with its beginning.
Math: If your child has me for math, we have finished our first quarterly assessment. We have also taken the second quarter pre-assessment. This will enable me to see where my focus should be for this quarter. I will still be sending homework home to review skills from the first quarter, along with the second quarter. On Monday, your child will be bringing home a list of skills that will be covered in the second quarter. Please review this list periodically with your child so you know what we're working on.
Cursive: Our next letters will be j and p.
Thanks to all of you who check over homework and initial the agenda. We had TWO days this week where everyone had everything done!
Have a wonderful, warm weekend!
Faith Humerick
Monday, October 31, 2011
Fall Festival Party, Walk for the Homeless, Pumpkin Math
Once again, I put the pictures in backwards, so we'll start with the party!
Our Walk For The Homeless!!!! With our buddies!
Our Pumpkin Math activities:
Happy Monday!
I'm so sorry this is so late! What a Friday and weekend we had!
Let's start with Friday first... We had such a great group of parents to come in and help us with our Pumpkin Math! Kids were predicting their pumpkin's height, weight, circumference, diameter, number of seeds, etc. Then... they did the actual measurements. BUT... in the middle of all of this - we did our walk for the homeless. Thank goodness we were first! Our buddy class, Mrs. Marini's kindergarteners, were sooo cute in their costumes! We all walked together for about a mile and then came back inside and finished our pumpkin activities. Kids had their hands up to their elbows in pumpkin gunk. It was very interesting to see how each group decided to count their seeds! Ask your child what EFFICIENT way their group used!
Then we got cleaned up and had a word study test, followed by recess and lunch. After lunch we watched "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" while our room moms got the room ready for a party. We had a short exercise recess and then enjoyed a wonderful party! Thanks so much to Becca Clark and Rose Ann Shapiro for all of their work! We all had a great time!
Then... the weekend! Can you believe the snow? During the bad weather, my husband and I celebrated our birthdays with family and friends... so... that's my excuse for getting this out to you on a Monday. Sorry!
Anyway, here's what we'll be doing this week:
Language Arts: We're finishing up reading Folktales and will begin talking about Fables. We'll be discussing "morals of the story" and the "author's purpose". I find that the students come up with some great ideas on how to teach others these lessons.
Math: My math class is continuing with subtraction. We're beginning double-digit subtraction with regrouping and will go straight into 3-digit subtraction with regrouping. If you want to give your child some extra practice - give him/her some problems where they have to regroup in the ones and the tens places.
Science: Our aquariums are gone! But... this doesn't mean we're done with the unit! We'll be writing a factual essay on our ecosystems. We'll be focusing on putting details in our writing.
Word Study - No words this week. It's too hard to do when there's no school on Friday. We will, however, be reviewing some homophones.
That's it for now - I'm hoping to put the pictures I took on Friday on my blog, so please check it! I'll be sure to let the kids know when the pictures are there!
Have a wonderful week - remember there is no school on Friday so we have time to input grades.
Faith Humerick
I'm so sorry this is so late! What a Friday and weekend we had!
Let's start with Friday first... We had such a great group of parents to come in and help us with our Pumpkin Math! Kids were predicting their pumpkin's height, weight, circumference, diameter, number of seeds, etc. Then... they did the actual measurements. BUT... in the middle of all of this - we did our walk for the homeless. Thank goodness we were first! Our buddy class, Mrs. Marini's kindergarteners, were sooo cute in their costumes! We all walked together for about a mile and then came back inside and finished our pumpkin activities. Kids had their hands up to their elbows in pumpkin gunk. It was very interesting to see how each group decided to count their seeds! Ask your child what EFFICIENT way their group used!
Then we got cleaned up and had a word study test, followed by recess and lunch. After lunch we watched "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" while our room moms got the room ready for a party. We had a short exercise recess and then enjoyed a wonderful party! Thanks so much to Becca Clark and Rose Ann Shapiro for all of their work! We all had a great time!
Then... the weekend! Can you believe the snow? During the bad weather, my husband and I celebrated our birthdays with family and friends... so... that's my excuse for getting this out to you on a Monday. Sorry!
Anyway, here's what we'll be doing this week:
Language Arts: We're finishing up reading Folktales and will begin talking about Fables. We'll be discussing "morals of the story" and the "author's purpose". I find that the students come up with some great ideas on how to teach others these lessons.
Math: My math class is continuing with subtraction. We're beginning double-digit subtraction with regrouping and will go straight into 3-digit subtraction with regrouping. If you want to give your child some extra practice - give him/her some problems where they have to regroup in the ones and the tens places.
Science: Our aquariums are gone! But... this doesn't mean we're done with the unit! We'll be writing a factual essay on our ecosystems. We'll be focusing on putting details in our writing.
Word Study - No words this week. It's too hard to do when there's no school on Friday. We will, however, be reviewing some homophones.
That's it for now - I'm hoping to put the pictures I took on Friday on my blog, so please check it! I'll be sure to let the kids know when the pictures are there!
Have a wonderful week - remember there is no school on Friday so we have time to input grades.
Faith Humerick
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Happy Friday... oh wait... it's only Thursday! I hope you and your family have a wonderful, long weekend! It looks like the weather will be beautiful!
Thanks to everyone for taking time out of your busy schedule to meet with me. I love conferences! I love to tell everyone how well their child is doing! It's also nice to express concerns face to face. PLEASE, if you have any questions about what we discussed at your child's conference, email me or write me a note. I don't want you to have any questions!
Here's what we've been doing and what we will be doing: (It was SUCH a strange week, we didn't get to everything I wanted to this week!)
Language Arts: We will continue working with folktales. Next week we'll be focusing on character development -- how and why a character changes during a story. We'll also be discussing the setting of a piece of literature. This includes where and when the story takes place. Stories we'll be reading are: "The Pancake", "The Tiger and the Big Wind", and "The Monkey and the Crocodile". Ask your child about these stories throughout the week.
Math: We're stopping addition with regrouping for awhile (there will still be some practice) and we're beginning with subtraction. We'll be starting with fact families - showing the relationship between addition and subtraction facts. Then we'll continue with word problems where they'll need to subtract to find the answers. We'll be slowly working toward subtraction with regrouping. PLEASE - it will greatly benefit your child to be practicing math facts at home. You can use a computer program/game or flashcards...anything!
Science: Observing our ecosystems (aquariums) is our main focus. We're so proud of the fact we haven't had any more casualties! We'll also be discussing food chains and food webs...using the organisms in our rooms and others in the environment.
Word Study: the next list is homophones - words that sound the same but the meanings are different. Your child will need to be able to spell each word correctly, but must also be able to use each word correctly in a sentence.
Thanks to the parents who signed up to help out in the classroom on the morning of the 28th. The Pumpkin Math activities are really fun and the kids really love it! If you can't make it to that...please try to stop by for the party that afternoon. Thanks to Becca Clark and RoseAnn Shapiro for getting everything together for the party!
Well...that's it for now...have a wonderful weekend!
Faith Humerick
Thanks to everyone for taking time out of your busy schedule to meet with me. I love conferences! I love to tell everyone how well their child is doing! It's also nice to express concerns face to face. PLEASE, if you have any questions about what we discussed at your child's conference, email me or write me a note. I don't want you to have any questions!
Here's what we've been doing and what we will be doing: (It was SUCH a strange week, we didn't get to everything I wanted to this week!)
Language Arts: We will continue working with folktales. Next week we'll be focusing on character development -- how and why a character changes during a story. We'll also be discussing the setting of a piece of literature. This includes where and when the story takes place. Stories we'll be reading are: "The Pancake", "The Tiger and the Big Wind", and "The Monkey and the Crocodile". Ask your child about these stories throughout the week.
Math: We're stopping addition with regrouping for awhile (there will still be some practice) and we're beginning with subtraction. We'll be starting with fact families - showing the relationship between addition and subtraction facts. Then we'll continue with word problems where they'll need to subtract to find the answers. We'll be slowly working toward subtraction with regrouping. PLEASE - it will greatly benefit your child to be practicing math facts at home. You can use a computer program/game or flashcards...anything!
Science: Observing our ecosystems (aquariums) is our main focus. We're so proud of the fact we haven't had any more casualties! We'll also be discussing food chains and food webs...using the organisms in our rooms and others in the environment.
Word Study: the next list is homophones - words that sound the same but the meanings are different. Your child will need to be able to spell each word correctly, but must also be able to use each word correctly in a sentence.
Thanks to the parents who signed up to help out in the classroom on the morning of the 28th. The Pumpkin Math activities are really fun and the kids really love it! If you can't make it to that...please try to stop by for the party that afternoon. Thanks to Becca Clark and RoseAnn Shapiro for getting everything together for the party!
Well...that's it for now...have a wonderful weekend!
Faith Humerick
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Happy Rainy Day,
I wanted to get this out today since every Friday is so hectic.
Here is what we've been doing and what we will be doing:
Language Arts: We've read some folktales. This week we focused on the beginning, middle, and end of each story. Next week we'll be looking at characters. Are they major or minor? Do they change throughout the story?
Math: My math class has been working on 2-digit addition with regrouping, 3-digit addition with regrouping, and column addition with regrouping. They will be taking a quiz tomorrow on all three. Next week we'll be starting with subtraction with regrouping.
Writing: Our Writer's Workshop is in full swing. Ask your child about our "pitstops". We start out our time with 10-15 minutes of quiet thinking or writing. Then I do a short writing lesson. Next, they go to "pitstops". These stops could be drafting, peer conferencing, editing, revising, teacher conferencing, or publishing. They are really into it and are always focused during this time.
Word Study: We worked with synonyms this week. Next week we'll be working with homonyms (sound the same but have different meanings).
Science: We have aquariums!!! Yes...nothing has died all week! Ask your child the difference between a population and a community. Also, ask what organisms we have in our aquariums and have them tell you a little about each one. Next week we'll continue to observe and talk about predator, prey, food chains, and food webs.
Other Information:
Thanks to everyone who has gotten the Fall Festival money in so quickly. I'm sure my room moms are appreciating it! Also, another big thank you to everyone who has returned permissions slips and money. Again, sorry everything is coming all at once!
Please check your child's take home folder, agenda, and book bag and be sure to initial the agenda. I have not had one day where 100% of my class came to school with all homework done. The work I'm sending should not be too much for them to handle.
I'm looking forward to seeing everyone at conferences. Please let me know if there are any specific questions you'll have... 15 minutes is NOT a long time!
Have a great weekend,
Faith Humerick
I wanted to get this out today since every Friday is so hectic.
Here is what we've been doing and what we will be doing:
Language Arts: We've read some folktales. This week we focused on the beginning, middle, and end of each story. Next week we'll be looking at characters. Are they major or minor? Do they change throughout the story?
Math: My math class has been working on 2-digit addition with regrouping, 3-digit addition with regrouping, and column addition with regrouping. They will be taking a quiz tomorrow on all three. Next week we'll be starting with subtraction with regrouping.
Writing: Our Writer's Workshop is in full swing. Ask your child about our "pitstops". We start out our time with 10-15 minutes of quiet thinking or writing. Then I do a short writing lesson. Next, they go to "pitstops". These stops could be drafting, peer conferencing, editing, revising, teacher conferencing, or publishing. They are really into it and are always focused during this time.
Word Study: We worked with synonyms this week. Next week we'll be working with homonyms (sound the same but have different meanings).
Science: We have aquariums!!! Yes...nothing has died all week! Ask your child the difference between a population and a community. Also, ask what organisms we have in our aquariums and have them tell you a little about each one. Next week we'll continue to observe and talk about predator, prey, food chains, and food webs.
Other Information:
Thanks to everyone who has gotten the Fall Festival money in so quickly. I'm sure my room moms are appreciating it! Also, another big thank you to everyone who has returned permissions slips and money. Again, sorry everything is coming all at once!
Please check your child's take home folder, agenda, and book bag and be sure to initial the agenda. I have not had one day where 100% of my class came to school with all homework done. The work I'm sending should not be too much for them to handle.
I'm looking forward to seeing everyone at conferences. Please let me know if there are any specific questions you'll have... 15 minutes is NOT a long time!
Have a great weekend,
Faith Humerick
Friday, October 7, 2011
OH, what a beautiful day!! My message to the class on their morning powerpoint was: GO OUTSIDE AND PLAY THIS WEEKEND! I hope everyone enjoys the sun!
Here's what we have been doing and what we will be doing:
Language Arts: We have started our Short Stories unit. We have watched and read three folktales so far. The kids are really good at figuring out the "lesson" of the story. We'll continue with more stories next week. Our focus next week will be characters, setting, plot, climax, problems, and solutions. Ask your child what stories we watched this week!
Math: My math class has been working on double digit and triple digit addition with one regrouping. Next week we will be working with double digit and triple digit addition with two regroupings. We will also begin with three-column addition. If you have time at home, please practice math facts with your child - it's so important to know them to be able to do these skills.
Science: After one shipment of dead guppies, we are trying to get our aquariums put together. Monday, we will be observing aquatic plants and newts and putting them into our aged water. We'll see how that goes... we're looking at growing populations, predator and prey, and habitats.
Writing: We are finishing up our first informative essay on a Frederick County landmark. The kids each used a peer to conference with about their work. They did a great job!
Word Study: Next week's words will be synonyms. Words that mean the same but are spelled differently. Your child's list will look like the antonym list where they will have to come up with five of their own words.
Other Information: Check out under this post!!! I put pictures on from when the class was observing their daphnia. Great pics!
The Fall Festival is just around the corner on Friday, October 28th from 2:30 - 3:20. A letter will be coming home on Monday. Please read the Urbana News that came home on Friday to see what the guidelines are for costumes.
Today (Friday) was our first "Pal Day". We are paired with Mrs. Marini's kindergarten class and your child has been paired with a child in that class. Today the third graders interviewed the kindergarteners. They were so well-behaved and really set a great example!
That's it for now!
Have a great weekend!
Faith Humerick
Here's what we have been doing and what we will be doing:
Language Arts: We have started our Short Stories unit. We have watched and read three folktales so far. The kids are really good at figuring out the "lesson" of the story. We'll continue with more stories next week. Our focus next week will be characters, setting, plot, climax, problems, and solutions. Ask your child what stories we watched this week!
Math: My math class has been working on double digit and triple digit addition with one regrouping. Next week we will be working with double digit and triple digit addition with two regroupings. We will also begin with three-column addition. If you have time at home, please practice math facts with your child - it's so important to know them to be able to do these skills.
Science: After one shipment of dead guppies, we are trying to get our aquariums put together. Monday, we will be observing aquatic plants and newts and putting them into our aged water. We'll see how that goes... we're looking at growing populations, predator and prey, and habitats.
Writing: We are finishing up our first informative essay on a Frederick County landmark. The kids each used a peer to conference with about their work. They did a great job!
Word Study: Next week's words will be synonyms. Words that mean the same but are spelled differently. Your child's list will look like the antonym list where they will have to come up with five of their own words.
Other Information: Check out under this post!!! I put pictures on from when the class was observing their daphnia. Great pics!
The Fall Festival is just around the corner on Friday, October 28th from 2:30 - 3:20. A letter will be coming home on Monday. Please read the Urbana News that came home on Friday to see what the guidelines are for costumes.
Today (Friday) was our first "Pal Day". We are paired with Mrs. Marini's kindergarten class and your child has been paired with a child in that class. Today the third graders interviewed the kindergarteners. They were so well-behaved and really set a great example!
That's it for now!
Have a great weekend!
Faith Humerick
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Observing daphnia
Here are my scientists at work! They are observing daphnia... how they move and how the adults and babies look differently. And then... trying to get five adult daphnia into a vial of aged water. Not so easy... just ask them! I LOVE how they work so well together!
Friday, September 30, 2011
Happy Friday!
I hope everyone had a great day off yesterday! It looks like a beautiful weekend - be sure to relax and enjoy!
Here's what we've been doing, and what we will be doing next week:
Language Arts: We're finishing up reviewing General Reading Processes... what to do before you read, during your reading, and after you read. Then we begin with Short Stories. Our first type of short story will be folktales. We will be comparing them with other texts and revisiting the reading process as we read them.
Math: My math class will continue working with addition and subtraction (including money). This week we were finding missing numbers on either side of a number sentence. Next week we'll be using everyday situations (word problems) to answer problems and to construct them.
Social Studies: We'll be finishing up our lesson on Frederick County Landmarks and then starting Science!! Our first unit in Science is Aquarium Habitats. Next week, we'll just be measuring water in our aquariums and talking about how the sun affects the water.
Word Study: We'll be working with antonyms...opposites. Your child's word list will only be half complete when he/she brings it home on Monday. Please help them choose appropriate words to finish the list.
Writing: Your child's Writer's Notebook is sooo full of ideas! These kids love to write! Next week we'll be discussing peer conferencing. Ask them what they're working on!
Other information:
I have spoken with the class about their homework. We have not had a day where everyone had their homework and initialed agendas!! PLEASE check your child's agenda and be sure they are coming to school with everything that is needed.
Thanks for getting the conference papers back to me so quickly - I'm excited to meet with everyone! If you have any specific questions you want answered, please drop me an email or note so I can be prepared with an answer. Remember they are October 18, 19, and 20th.
The Fall Festival is just around the corner on Friday, October 28th from 2:30 - 3:20. Additional information will be coming home in the future.
The Scholastic Book Fair will be in the Media Center October 3rd - 7th.
Picture Day is October 6th. The order form came home with your child last week. Please send it to school on Picture Day if you are interested in ordering pictures.
Have a wonderful weekend!
I hope everyone had a great day off yesterday! It looks like a beautiful weekend - be sure to relax and enjoy!
Here's what we've been doing, and what we will be doing next week:
Language Arts: We're finishing up reviewing General Reading Processes... what to do before you read, during your reading, and after you read. Then we begin with Short Stories. Our first type of short story will be folktales. We will be comparing them with other texts and revisiting the reading process as we read them.
Math: My math class will continue working with addition and subtraction (including money). This week we were finding missing numbers on either side of a number sentence. Next week we'll be using everyday situations (word problems) to answer problems and to construct them.
Social Studies: We'll be finishing up our lesson on Frederick County Landmarks and then starting Science!! Our first unit in Science is Aquarium Habitats. Next week, we'll just be measuring water in our aquariums and talking about how the sun affects the water.
Word Study: We'll be working with antonyms...opposites. Your child's word list will only be half complete when he/she brings it home on Monday. Please help them choose appropriate words to finish the list.
Writing: Your child's Writer's Notebook is sooo full of ideas! These kids love to write! Next week we'll be discussing peer conferencing. Ask them what they're working on!
Other information:
I have spoken with the class about their homework. We have not had a day where everyone had their homework and initialed agendas!! PLEASE check your child's agenda and be sure they are coming to school with everything that is needed.
Thanks for getting the conference papers back to me so quickly - I'm excited to meet with everyone! If you have any specific questions you want answered, please drop me an email or note so I can be prepared with an answer. Remember they are October 18, 19, and 20th.
The Fall Festival is just around the corner on Friday, October 28th from 2:30 - 3:20. Additional information will be coming home in the future.
The Scholastic Book Fair will be in the Media Center October 3rd - 7th.
Picture Day is October 6th. The order form came home with your child last week. Please send it to school on Picture Day if you are interested in ordering pictures.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Happy Friday!
Wow! Have you ever seen this much rain?? I am so proud of my class for their great behavior ALL week with no outdoor recess...it can be tough!
Here is what we've been doing and what we will be doing:
Math: We've been working with place value of numbers. Next week we will continue with this skill, but with larger numbers. We will start changing classes for math on Monday. If you did not receive a letter stating that your child is going to a different class for math, then your child will stay with me. My class will be covering the third grade math curriculum.
Social Studies: We've been working on map and globe skills this week. Next week we'll continue with this focus and discuss our "place" in the world.
Language Arts: After discussing different genre's of books, we have been focusing on Before Reading Strategies - Setting a Purpose, Previewing, and Planning. We've also discussed the types of books we should be reading...ask your child about "easy" books, "just right" books, or "challenging" books! Next week we'll begin with During Reading Strategies.
Writing: Thanks for helping your child choose a picture to bring in for his/her Writer's Notebook. We're trying to fill this notebook with all kinds of things that will spark ideas for writing!
Word Study: Next week we'll be starting with a list of words your child will need to work with during the week. The test will be on Friday.
I was so impressed with the amount of parents who came to Back To School Night on Wednesday! Even in the rain... you guys are awesome!
Thanks for your help in checking your child's agenda and take home folder every night.
We had such a great lesson in the computer lab on Wednesday. I am so sorry I told the students they could access Culture Grams without a password. Mrs. Wright, our media specialist, gave me the correct information and I'll be sending it home. Please use the passwords given to get to some of the websites we'll be using this year.
That's it for now! Have a wonderful weekend!
Faith Humerick
Wow! Have you ever seen this much rain?? I am so proud of my class for their great behavior ALL week with no outdoor recess...it can be tough!
Here is what we've been doing and what we will be doing:
Math: We've been working with place value of numbers. Next week we will continue with this skill, but with larger numbers. We will start changing classes for math on Monday. If you did not receive a letter stating that your child is going to a different class for math, then your child will stay with me. My class will be covering the third grade math curriculum.
Social Studies: We've been working on map and globe skills this week. Next week we'll continue with this focus and discuss our "place" in the world.
Language Arts: After discussing different genre's of books, we have been focusing on Before Reading Strategies - Setting a Purpose, Previewing, and Planning. We've also discussed the types of books we should be reading...ask your child about "easy" books, "just right" books, or "challenging" books! Next week we'll begin with During Reading Strategies.
Writing: Thanks for helping your child choose a picture to bring in for his/her Writer's Notebook. We're trying to fill this notebook with all kinds of things that will spark ideas for writing!
Word Study: Next week we'll be starting with a list of words your child will need to work with during the week. The test will be on Friday.
I was so impressed with the amount of parents who came to Back To School Night on Wednesday! Even in the rain... you guys are awesome!
Thanks for your help in checking your child's agenda and take home folder every night.
We had such a great lesson in the computer lab on Wednesday. I am so sorry I told the students they could access Culture Grams without a password. Mrs. Wright, our media specialist, gave me the correct information and I'll be sending it home. Please use the passwords given to get to some of the websites we'll be using this year.
That's it for now! Have a wonderful weekend!
Faith Humerick
Friday, September 2, 2011
Happy Friday!!
Can you believe a whole week is over already?! How time flies...
I have enjoyed getting to know the students this week. Thanks so much for helping with the All About Me bags. Everyone really enjoyed sharing and listening to others share.
This week the students have been introduced to the school and classroom rules and we have discussed classroom procedures. The students have been working hard to earn Soaring With Pride stickers throughout the day. We have also had students earn Star Student stickers in the classroom.
Some reminders: please check your child's take-home folder and agenda daily. If there are papers in the "Keep at Home" pocket, please take them out. Always initial your child's agenda. It helps me know that you are checking your child's work. Weekly checklists are coming home today for the first time. Please review it with your child, sign it, and return it on Tuesday.
Hope to see all of you at Back to School Night on Wednesday, September 7th.
Enjoy the long weekend!
Mrs. Humerick
Can you believe a whole week is over already?! How time flies...
I have enjoyed getting to know the students this week. Thanks so much for helping with the All About Me bags. Everyone really enjoyed sharing and listening to others share.
This week the students have been introduced to the school and classroom rules and we have discussed classroom procedures. The students have been working hard to earn Soaring With Pride stickers throughout the day. We have also had students earn Star Student stickers in the classroom.
Some reminders: please check your child's take-home folder and agenda daily. If there are papers in the "Keep at Home" pocket, please take them out. Always initial your child's agenda. It helps me know that you are checking your child's work. Weekly checklists are coming home today for the first time. Please review it with your child, sign it, and return it on Tuesday.
Hope to see all of you at Back to School Night on Wednesday, September 7th.
Enjoy the long weekend!
Mrs. Humerick
Friday, August 26, 2011
WELCOME TO THIRD GRADE!
I am so glad I got to meet so many of you today! Thanks so much for taking the time to stop in and see your new room. I've got great things planned for you this year...I can't wait for the year to begin!!!!
Please bookmark this blog and check it often. I usually update it every Friday, but will sometimes add things during the week.
Have a great, DRY weekend!
Mrs. Humerick
I am so glad I got to meet so many of you today! Thanks so much for taking the time to stop in and see your new room. I've got great things planned for you this year...I can't wait for the year to begin!!!!
Please bookmark this blog and check it often. I usually update it every Friday, but will sometimes add things during the week.
Have a great, DRY weekend!
Mrs. Humerick
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Field Day!! I'm sorry these photos are out of order. Our field trip is at the bottom! The class was so well-behaved outside, and boy...it was HOT! Enjoy!
We were fortunate to be able to ride the carousel at the ball park!
The best seats in the house!
Inside the press box. Learning all the jobs people have to keep the Keys playing.
Inside the visitor's locker room.
The Key's Dugout!
Mt. Olivet Cemetery...the chapel, which houses artifacts from a very old time capsule.
Ask your child what Francis Scott Key is pointing at!
First time ever that I've seen the presses at work!
Learning about some old newspapers and how they were made.
Some people at work.
We have had so much fun the past two days! I am so thankful that the weather held out for us! Although it was hot, it was never really miserable. I am so proud of the behavior of my class! They actually earned a Soaring With Pride sticker for their wonderful sportsmanlike conduct at field day!
First time ever that I've seen the presses at work!
Learning about some old newspapers and how they were made.
Some people at work.
We have had so much fun the past two days! I am so thankful that the weather held out for us! Although it was hot, it was never really miserable. I am so proud of the behavior of my class! They actually earned a Soaring With Pride sticker for their wonderful sportsmanlike conduct at field day!
Next week we'll be practicing our plays and continuing to get ready for sharing them with other third grades and any parents that can come on June 9th at 9:30.
In Math, we'll be finishing up our next unit on large numbers and will then do some review of Geometry. There will be an assessment next week and the week after.
In Writing we are still working on How To stories.
We're still discussing the environment in Social Studies.
On another note, I will not be in school tomorrow - Friday, the 27th. I am sooo proud to say that I will be attending my son's (Bryce) graduation from Towson University. I can't stop smiling as I type this!
Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!
Mrs. Humerick
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