Science Test Rescheduled!

Good Morning,

It took longer than I thought it would 

to cover the nuclear energy information 

with the students, 

so I have postponed 

the Science Test 

covering electrical, chemical, 

and nuclear energy 

from this Friday, 

to next Monday, April 3.

Weekly Update: March 27 - April 7

Good Morning Parents,

I hope you have been able to get outside and enjoy the lovely weekend!

Last week, (as you all know), was the school musical, The Sound of Music".  I think it was the best production yet!  I know I was incredibly impressed by the talent of our students, and with the ability of Ms. Hinkelman to put this show together.  I was wiping tears from my eyes during the show. Congratulations to each participant!!

Grandparents' Day is Thursday, May 11.  If you know that your child's grandparents cannot attend, you may ask them to write a note or card to your child.  We will deliver the notes and cards during the grandparents' visit.

This coming week in Literacy, students will continue to improve their skills in the following:
Nonfiction Reading Comprehension, using "Time for Kids" magazines,
Fiction Reading Comprehension, using Jr. Great Books,
Writing, using Daily 6-Trait Writing, and
Grammar, using Grammar Island & Practice Island.

In Science, Ms. Moschel's homeroom students will study nuclear energy.  On Friday, March 31, they will complete a test covering electrical, chemical, and nuclear energy.
Ms. Gutt's class will study electrical and perhaps chemical energy.

Here are some daily reminders for the coming weeks:
On Monday, March 27, Hawks writing is due, (my bug).

On Tuesday, March 28, Falcons writing is due, (movie review).

On Wednesday, March 29, Leopard's reading work is due, (Elephant's Child).
Signed Monday Folders are due.

On Friday, March 31, Ms. Moschel's homeroom students will complete a science test covering electrical, chemical, and nuclear energy.
It is the end of the 3rd quarter of the school year.

On Monday, April 3, Lions reading work is due, (Upside-Down Boy).

On Wednesday, April 5, Tigers reading work is due, (Ooka & the Honest Thief).
It is Career Day.
Signed Monday Folders are due.

Friday, April 7 is a Teacher Work Day.  We will preparing Third Quarter Report Cards.

Monday, April 10 - Friday, April 14, is Spring Break.  There is no school that week.  Enjoy the time with your families!

I think that's all the news for now.  Enjoy the rest of the weekend!
Kathy

Weekly Update: March 20 - March 31

Good Morning parents,

What an exciting evening Night of the Notables was!  Thank you to everyone who came and spent time asking students questions.  They loved having an opportunity to dress up and show off their knowledge as their Notable Characters!

Ms. Gutt's class will complete a Science Test on Thursday, March 23, covering Radiant, Thermal, and Mechanical Energy.
Ms. Moschel's class will complete a Science Test on Friday, March 31, covering Chemical and Nuclear Energy.

This coming week in Literacy students will continue to develop skills in the following:
Nonfiction Reading Comprehension, using "Time for Kids" magazines,
Fiction Reading Comprehension, using Jr. Great Books,
Writing, using Daily 6-Trait Writing, and
Grammar, using Grammar Island and Practice Island.

In Science, Ms. Moschel's class will study chemical and nuclear energy.
Ms. Gutt's class will review for, and complete, a Science Test covering Radiant, Thermal, and Mechanical Energy.  The test is on Thursday, March 23.

Here are some daily reminders for the coming weeks:
On Tuesday, March 21, Tigers reading work is due, (The Fisherman & his Wife).

On Wednesday, March 22, signed Monday Folders are due.

On Thursday, March 23, Ms. Gutts' students will complete a Science Test covering Radiant, Thermal, and Mechanical Energy.
Time for Kids is due, (rat race).

On Friday, March 24, Eagles writing work is due, (poem).
Students will watch a performance of our School Musical.
I will be out of the classroom in the afternoon.

On Monday, March 27, Hawks writing work is due, (my trip).

On Tuesday, March 28, Falcons writing work is due, (students' choice).

On Wednesday, March 29, Leopards reading work is due ,(Elephant's Child).
Signed Monday Folders are due.

On Thursday, March 30, Time for Kids id due, (animals).

On Friday, March 31, Ms. Moschel's class will complete a Science Test covering Chemical and Nuclear Energy.

I think that's all the news for now.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Kathy

Weekly Update, March 13- March 24

Good Morning,

I hope you are enjoying this very chilly weekend!

As you know, Night of the Notables is this coming week.  Students have completed the outlines and rough drafts of their speeches.  Peer Reviews and Final Copies are due this coming Tuesday, March 14.  Final copies may be, but do not have to be, typed.  Students will begin presentations on March 14.  The Outline, Rough Draft and Peer Review should be turned in right after the student's presentation. Final copies may also be turned in at that time, or right after the Night of the Notables, which is Thursday, March 16, at 6:00 pm.

This coming week in Literacy students will prepare for Night of the Notables and will give presentations of their speeches and tri-fold boards.  Grading Rubrics for the speech and for the presentation have been handed out to the students.  Students will also continue to develop skills in the following areas:
Fiction Reading Comprehension, using Jr. Great Books.
Writing, using Daily 6-Trait Writing.
Grammar, using Grammar Island and Practice island.

In Science, Ms. Moschel's class will study chemical and perhaps nuclear energy.
Ms. Gutt's class will review radiant, thermal and mechanical energy.  They may study electrical energy.

Here are some daily reminders for the coming weeks:
On Tuesday, March 14, the outline, rough draft, and peer review are due for the Night of the Notables speeches.  Presentations will begin.

On Wednesday, March 15, signed Monday Folders are due.

Thursday, March 16, is Night of the Notables.  Students should be in place and ready to begin at 6:00 pm.

On Friday, March 17, Lions Reading work is due, (Caporushes).

On Tuesday, March 21, Tigers Reading work is due, (Fisherman's Wife).

On Wednesday, March 22, signed Monday Folders are due.
Students will visit our Scholars Library.

On Thursday, March 23, Ms. Gutt's students will complete a Science Test covering Radiant, Thermal, and Mechanical Energy.
"Time for Kids" magazine is due , (Rat Race).

On Friday, March 24, students will watch a performance of our school musical, "The Sound of Music".
Eagles writing is due, (poem with similes & metaphors).

I think that is all the news for now.
Enjoy the rest of the weekend!
Kathy

Weekly Update: March 6 - March 17

Good Morning Parents,

I hope you are enjoying this chilly, but sunny, weekend!

Night of the Notables is coming up fast!  This is an annual Scholars Academy event, and all children are expected to participate.  It is Thursday, March 16, in our school, beginning at 6:00 pm. Here is note from Ms. Gutt:

Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy is holding its annual Night of the Notables on Thursday, March 16, from 6 -7 pm.  On that night the third grade classrooms become a North Carolina Museum.  Students are expected to come that night dressed as their notable persons.  They will stand at a given location in front of their tri-fold board in their assigned classroom, (either Mrs. Moschel's or Mrs. Gutt's classroom, depending on the category that their notable person falls under).  Students will know which classrooms that they have been assigned to.  Students will stay at that location the duration of the evening, (NO running from class to class.)  Parents will work their way through both classrooms seeing all of the Notable North Carolinians.  At the end of the evening, students will let their homeroom teacher know that they are leaving and will take their tri-fold boards home.  Please contact Mrs. Moschel or Mrs. Gutt with any questions or concerns.

The Literacy assignment for Night of the Notables is a speech.  The outline was due 3/2. The rough draft is due 3/9.  Presentations will begin 3/14.  The outline, rough draft, and final copy must be turned in after the student's presentation.

Next week in Literacy, students will continue to develop skills in the following areas:
Fiction Reading Comprehension, using Jr. Great Books,
Writing, using Daily 6-Trait Writing, and
Grammar, using Grammar Island & Practice Island. 

In Science class, on March 6, Ms. Moschel's homeroom students will complete a Test covering thermal, radiant, and mechanical energy.  They will study electrical energy.
Ms. Gutt's homeroom students will study mechanical energy and prepare for the test.  Ms. Gutt's homeroom students will take the science test on Thursday, March 23, after Night of the Notables, and after Ms. Gutt's Math test.

Here are some daily reminders for the coming weeks:
On Monday, March 6, Ms. Moschel's students will complete a Science test covering thermal, radiant, and mechanical energy.
Eagles Writing is due, (my trip).

On Tuesday, March 7, Hawks Writing is due, (Olympics, or Choice of Organization).

On Wednesday, March 8, Falcons Writing is due, (poem).  
Students will visit our Scholars Library.
Signed Monday Folders are due.

On Thursday, March 9, the rough draft for the Night of the Notables speech is due.

On Friday, March 10, Leopards reading is due, (Wang Li).
I will place your child's Third Quarter Progress Report in his/her orange "Take-Home" folder. Please look for it.

On Tuesday, March 14, and Wednesday, March 15, students will make their Night of the Notables presentations during the school day.
On Wednesday, March 15, signed Monday Folders are due.

On Thursday, March 16, students will attend the Night of the Notables.

On Friday, March 17, Lions Reading is due, (Caporushes).

I think that's all the news for now.
Enjoy the rest of the weekend!
Kathy