Welcome to Third Grade with Mrs. Lilleboe - Weekly Update

Weekly Update #13: November 5 - November 9

11/5/2018

Announcements:

Field Trip: Our field trip is coming up on Tuesday! The kids are so excited! Please, remember to pack your child a lunch from home. The only students I have buying a lunch from the cafeteria are: Brant, Bennett, Ethan M, Nikita and Soumith. The weather looks like it will be a bit chilly. Please, make sure to your child brings his/her coat that day!!
Our Class's Technology Day (Reward): The kids have earned their Technology Day! They've been working really hard for this, earning points on Class Dojo each day! With that said, the kids will get time to play on their OWN device this upcoming Tuesday from 1:30 - 2:30pm (Our field trip is the same day from 8:45am - 1:15pm). Rules and Guidelines that students must follow when bringing their own device are in an email that I sent out today. Please, read over these rules and guidelines with your child.
Progress Report Cards: Progress report cards for the 2nd Nine Week Grading Period will be coming out in Thursday folders next week. Check Home Access every week with your child to stay on top of his/her assignments.
Thank You: Thank you to Carsten's parents for getting our class another Bluebonnet book. Greatly appreciated.
Bluebonnet Book Program: Our class's goal for each student to read 5 books! The Bluebonnet Program goes until mid-January so we have plenty of time to read, read, read. So, let's get to it!
- Elsa England Bluebonnet Book Program Information englandlibrary.edublogs.org/bluebonnet-books/
- Bluebonnet Book List 2018 - 2019 texasbluebonnetaward2019.wordpress.com
- Mrs. Lilleboe's Bluebonnet Book Wish List http://a.co/j39aDD1
Home Access Center: Check your child's academic progress every week. Link to Home Access Center. If you still have trouble logging in please contact our school's front office.

Upcoming Events:.

November 9 - Veteran's Day Assembly
November 13 - 3rd Field Trip to RRISD Raymond Hartfield Performing Arts Center (no chaperones)
- Technology Day - Bring Your Own Device Reward (1:30 - 2:30pm).
November 15 - Progress Report Cards coming home for 2nd Nine Week Grading Period.
November 17 - 25 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
November 28 - Science DCA Test - Forces, Gravity, Magnetism, Simple Machines
November 29 - Math Test (fractions) - Not a DCA.
November 30 - Scholastic Book Orders for November are due!

***Library Day is on Wednesdays (it's on Thursdays for TAG kids).

What's Been Happening In Class?

Writing: We learned the structure of an Expository Writing Essay. Then, used this structure to begin our own expository essay. Feel free to ask your child to bring his/her writing journal home so you can see all of our writing this year!!
Reading: We are deep into our Nonfiction Unit in Reading. We spent the week really diving into Main Idea using a variety of activities (Main Idea Cones, The Wonderful Octopus) and reading on Newsela.
Math: We started our next unit ....Fractions! We learned a ton of vocabulary: Unit Fraction, Denominator, Numerator, Fraction Bars, Area Model, Fraction Set, Equal Parts, Whole, Half, Fourth, Eighth, Thirds, Sixths. We'll continue next week on Fractions as we explore using a number line to represent fractions too (think...a ruler) and comparing fractions. This test will be after Thanksgiving Break.
Science: We started our next unit: Forces, Gravity, Magnetism and Simple Machines. Much of this unit is doing various hands-on experiments. It is critical that your child be here for Science time (1:45 - 2:45pm) each day. Thank you. The test for this unit will be after Thanksgiving break.
Social Studies: We watched a PBL video called "Plastic Planet", discussed it as a class, and completed some response questions in our notebooks. We also went to our school's Veteran's Day Assembly to celebrate and honor our country's veterans.

Weekly Update #12: October 29 - November 2

11/2/2018

Announcements:

Third Grade T-Shirts: Our third grade t-shirt can be purchased here: England PTA Leopard Store Once on the site, scroll to the bottom of the screen to see the Youth Spirit Shirts. Shirts are only $10 and are available in gray or pink. Our field trip is very soon...November 13th, so please purchase your child's shirt as soon as possible. Thank you!
Progress Report Cards: Progress report cards for the 2nd Nine Week Grading Period will be coming out in Thursday folders November 15th. Please, make sure all work is turned in by November 9th for this progress report card. Check Home Access every week with your child!!
Thank You: Thank you to Khushi's parents for getting us another box of glue sticks. Greatly appreciated.
Bluebonnet Book Program: Our class's goal for each student to read 5 books! The Bluebonnet Program goes until mid-January so we have plenty of time to read, read, read. So, let's get to it
- Elsa England Bluebonnet Book Program Information englandlibrary.edublogs.org/bluebonnet-books/
- Bluebonnet Book List 2018 - 2019 texasbluebonnetaward2019.wordpress.com
- Mrs. Lilleboe's Bluebonnet Book Wish List http://a.co/j39aDD1
Home Access Center: Check your child's academic progress every week. Link to Home Access Center. If you still have trouble logging in please contact our school's front office.

Upcoming Events:.

November 2 - Author Visit
November 8 - TAG Information Meeting @ 5:30pm in cafeteria
November 13 - 3rd Field Trip to RRISD Raymond Hartfield Performing Arts Center (no chaperones)
November 15 - Progress Report Cards coming home for 2nd Nine Week Grading Period.
November 17 - 25 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
November 28 - Science DCA Test - Forces, Gravity, Magnetism, Simple Machines
November 30 - Scholastic Book Orders for November are due!

***Library Day is on Wednesdays (it's on Thursdays for TAG kids).

What's Been Happening In Class?

Writing: We spent a day on "Verbs" and then we discussed the difference between Expository Writing and Personal Narrative Writing. We'll continue with Expository Writing next week.
Reading: We started on our next unit of Nonfiction. We'll learn the various nonfiction text features, how to find the main idea, write a summary, use context clues to understand new vocabulary and so much more! We also had our Author Visit today!! Ask your child about it. :)
Math: We wrapped up our Multiplication unit with a test yesterday. Test scores are in Home Access. Next unit....Fractions!
Science: We cooked our Smores finally in our Solar Ovens. Here's a link on how to make your own Solar Oven at home. We started our next unit: Forces, Gravity, Magnetism and Simple Machines. Much of this unit is doing various hands-on experiments. It is critical that your child be here for Science time (1:45 - 2:45pm) each day. Thank you. The test for this unit will be after Thanksgiving break.
Social Studies: We read Common Ground and began our PBL project on Conservation. We did a response to Common Ground on Padlet using the iPads today. See Below...

Weekly Update #11: October 22 - October 26

10/26/2018

Announcements:

Third Grade T-Shirts: Our third grade t-shirt can be purchased here: England PTA Leopard Store Once on the site, scroll to the bottom of the screen to see the Youth Spirit Shirts. Shirts are only $10 and are available in gray or pink. Our field trip is very soon...November 13th, so please purchase your child's shirt as soon as possible. Thank you!
Field Trip Forms: The 2 yellow forms that were in your child's Thursday folder last week need to be completed and returned back to school by November 2nd. There will be no chaperones (parents) on this field trip due to limited space in the Performing Art Center. I am missing field trip forms from: Nikita, Brant, Kingston and Deekshita.
Report Cards: Please, sign and return one of your child's report cards in the envelope. The report card was in your child's Thursday folder. Thank you!
Reflections Contest: Is your child is talented in drawing, dance, photography, literature, film or music?? Then, encourage your child to participate this year in the RRISD Reflections Contest. Starts September 19th and the deadline is November 2nd. For more information Click Here.
Bluebonnet Book Program: Our class's goal for each student to read 5 books! The Bluebonnet Program goes until mid-January so we have plenty of time to read, read, read. So, let's get to it
- Elsa England Bluebonnet Book Program Information englandlibrary.edublogs.org/bluebonnet-books/
- Bluebonnet Book List 2018 - 2019 texasbluebonnetaward2019.wordpress.com
- Mrs. Lilleboe's Bluebonnet Book Wish List http://a.co/j39aDD1
Home Access Center: Check your child's academic progress every week. Link to Home Access Center. If you still have trouble logging in please contact our school's front office.

Upcoming Events:.

October 30 - 3rd Grade Music Program @ 6:30pm
October 30 - Last day to turn in October Scholastic Book Orders online
November 1 - Math DCA Test - Multiplication
November 2 - 3rd grade field trip forms due (both yellow sheets turn into teacher)
November 2 - Reflection Contest Ends (see PTA website for details)
November 8 - TAG Information Meeting @ 5:30pm in cafeteria
November 13 - 3rd Field Trip to RRISD Raymond Hartfield Performing Arts Center (no chaperones)

What's Been Happening In Class?

Writing: We spent the week working our China Google Drawings with a partner. These look great! A few kids took this research to heart and also created a Google Presentation too (see below picture). Next, we'll begin our PBL project on Conservation and Expository Writing.
Reading: We started on our next unit of Nonfiction. We'll learn the various nonfiction text features, how to find the main idea, write a summary, use context clues to understand new vocabulary and so much more!
Math: We learning how to solve multiplication problems using a variety of strategies: Equal Groups, Arrays, Number line, Repeated Addition, Strip Diagrams, Skip Counting, Doubling numbers, and the Multiplication Sentence (equation). Our unit test (DCA) will be on Thursday.
Science: We wrapped up the Energy Unit this week with our unit DCA test. We'll start our next unit: Forces, Gravity, Magnetism and Simple Machines. Much of this unit is doing various experiments.
Social Studies: What is a citizen? What does it mean to be a GOOD citizen?

Weekly Update #10: October 15 - October 19

10/18/2018

Announcements:

School Supplies Needed: We are dangerously low on glue sticks. If you are able to purchase some glue sticks for our classroom that would be wonderful. I have packs of glue on my Amazon Wishlist Click Here or purchase glue sticks at local stores (HEB, Walmart, Target).
Field Trip Forms: The 2 yellow forms that were in your child's Thursday folder yesterday need to be completed and returned back to school by November 2nd. There will be no chaperones (parents) on this field trip due to limited space in the Performing Art Center.
Reflections Contest: Is your child talented in drawing, dance, photography, literature, film or music?? Then, encourage your child to participate this year in the RRISD Reflections Contest. Starts September 19th and the deadline is November 2nd. For more information Click Here.
Bluebonnet Book Program: Our class's goal for each student to read 5 books! The Bluebonnet Program goes until mid-January so we have plenty of time to read, read, read. So, let's get to it
- Elsa England Bluebonnet Book Program Information englandlibrary.edublogs.org/bluebonnet-books/
- Bluebonnet Book List 2018 - 2019 texasbluebonnetaward2019.wordpress.com
- Mrs. Lilleboe's Bluebonnet Book Wish List http://a.co/j39aDD1
Home Access Center: Check your child's academic progress every week. Link to Home Access Center. If you still have trouble logging in please contact our school's front office.

Upcoming Events:.

October 19 - Yearbook Art Cover Contest Ends and Box Top Contest Ends (see PTA website for details)
October 19 - Family Movie Night from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
October 19 - Soumith's Birthday
October 22- 26th International Children’s Festival Week
October 23 - Reading Unit 1 and Unit 2 DCA Test
October 24 - Science Unit 3 DCA Test
October 25 - Book Fair Night & International Children's Festival Night
October 30 - 3rd Grade Music Program @ 6:30pm
October 30 - Last day to turn in October Scholastic Book Orders online
November 2 - 3rd grade field trip forms due (both yellow sheets turn into teacher)
November 2 - Reflection Contest Ends (see PTA website for details)
November 8 - TAG Information Meeting @ 5:30pm in cafeteria
November 13 - 3rd Field Trip to RRISD Raymond Hartfield Performing Arts Center (no chaperones)

What's Been Happening In Class?

Writing: Poetry! We are wrapping up our poetry unit this week. We wrote a couple more poems this week: Five Senses Poem and a Fall or Halloween Poem. The kids chose their favorite poem and typed it on the chrome books. I'll have these posted in my classroom or outside in the common area. Our next unit is Nonfiction/Expository writing. We'll be researching our assigned country (China) and creating a Google Drawing with a partner. Then, we'll start writing our expository essay.
Reading: We are wrapping up Poetry. We will have our Fiction/Poetry DCA Test next week. Then, we will start on our next unit of Nonfiction. We'll learn the various nonfiction text features, how to find the main idea, write a summary, use context clues to understand new vocabulary and so much more!
Math: We learning how to solve multiplication problems using a variety of strategies: Equal Groups, Arrays, Number line, Repeated Addition, Strip Diagrams, Skip Counting, Doubling numbers, and the Multiplication Sentence (equation).
Science: We will be learning all about various forms of energy (sound, heat/thermal, light and mechanical). Our test is next week!
Social Studies: Research our country for International Children's Week - China.

Weekly Update #9: October 8 - October 12

10/12/2018

Announcements:

Hour of Code: During our enrichment time today, the kids got a chance to test out their coding stills with lessons from Hour of Code. Each student received their own log in picture to access their account. They are more than welcome to continue practicing at home. The link is Mrs. Lilleboe's Hour of Code 2018 - 2019. This link is also on my "Just For Fun" links too.
Coins for Coats is this week! If you and your child would like to participate, please place coins in a ziplock bag (see below) and write in pen: the amount of money (total) and Mrs. Lilleboe's class on the bag.
MONDAY = bring pennies
TUESDAY = bring nickels
WEDNESDAY = bring dimes
THURSDAY = bring quarters
FRIDAY = bring $1 bills (or $5, $10, checks made to "RRASC: Keep Round Rock Warm").
Scholastic Books From September: I've tracked these books down and they were delivered to the school district on Thursday. Sorry for the delay. They should be here by Monday.
Math Superstars: Math Superstars has begun!! This is our 3rd grade's math weekly homework this year. It's also an excellent source for keeping up with those math skills. Awards and prizes are given out to those students that complete the worksheet each week and turn it in. At least one parent must be a PTA member for your child to participate. Please, go to the PTA Website to become a member and to find the Math Superstars worksheets (parents print the sheets at home and students turn them in each week).
Reflections Contest: Is your child talented in drawing, dance, photography, literature, film or music?? Then, encourage your child to participate this year in the RRISD Reflections Contest. Starts September 19th and the deadline is November 2nd. For more information Click Here.
Bluebonnet Book Program: Our class's goal for each student to read 5 books! The Bluebonnet Program goes until mid-January so we have plenty of time to read, read, read. So, let's get to it
- Elsa England Bluebonnet Book Program Information englandlibrary.edublogs.org/bluebonnet-books/
- Bluebonnet Book List 2018 - 2019 texasbluebonnetaward2019.wordpress.com
- Mrs. Lilleboe's Bluebonnet Book Wish List http://a.co/j39aDD1
Home Access Center: Check your child's academic progress every week. Link to Home Access Center. If you still have trouble logging in please contact our school's front office.

Upcoming Events:.

October 15 - 19th Coins for Coats!
October 16 - Chipotle Spirit Night from 4:00pm - 8:00pm
October 17 - Picture Day @ 10:40am
October 19 - Yearbook Art Cover Contest Ends and Box Top Contest Ends (see PTA website for details)
October 19 - Family Movie Night from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
October 21 - Soumith's Birthday
October 22- 26th International Children’s Festival Week
October 23 - Reading Unit 1 and Unit 2 DCA Test
October 24 - Science Unit 3 DCA Test
October 25 - Book Fair Night
October 30 - 3rd Grade Music Program @ 6:30pm
November 2 - Reflection Contest Ends (see PTA website for details)

What's Been Happening In Class?

Writing: Poetry! Our next unit is POETRY. The kids are thrilled. We have been learning about the different types of poetry - narrative, lyrical, humorous, free verse, and personification. We even tried our own free verse poem this week too!
Reading: We started reading and learning about POETRY. We are reading, analyzing and inferring about poetry. Looking for story elements in narrative poetry. Rhyming patterns, number of stanzas and lines, tone, speaker (or poet), and the meaning behind the poem too.
Math: We have started our next unit on Multiplication. We learned how to solve multiplication problems using Equal Groups and Arrays this week. Some vocabulary words are: Number of Groups, Number in Each Group, Row, Column, Skip Counting, Repeated Addition, Multiplication Sentence, Factor, Product.
Science: We started our next unit which is on Energy! We will be learning all about various forms of energy (sound, heat/thermal, light and mechanical).
Social Studies: Who was Christopher Columbus? Mini Book and Quiz. Eslot (enrichment time) - Hour of Code

Weekly Update #8: October 1 - October 5

10/5/2018

WAnnouncements:

Fall Conferences: Our Parent/Teacher conference is this Monday, October 8th. To check your time please to to this link Fall Conferences I look forward to seeing you on Monday!!!
Math Superstars: Math Superstars has begun!! This is our 3rd grade's math weekly homework this year. It's also an excellent source for keeping up with those math skills. Awards and prizes are given out to those students that complete the worksheet each week and turn it in. At least one parent must be a PTA member for your child to participate. Please, go to the PTA Website to become a member and to find the Math Superstars worksheets (parents print the sheets at home and students turn them in each week).
Reflections Contest: Is your child talented in drawing, dance, photography, literature, film or music?? Then, encourage your child to participate this year in the RRISD Reflections Contest. Starts September 19th and the deadline is November 2nd. For more information Click Here.
Bluebonnet Book Program: Our class's goal for each student to read 5 books! The Bluebonnet Program goes until mid-January so we have plenty of time to read, read, read. So, let's get to it
- Elsa England Bluebonnet Book Program Information englandlibrary.edublogs.org/bluebonnet-books/
- Bluebonnet Book List 2018 - 2019 texasbluebonnetaward2019.wordpress.com
- Mrs. Lilleboe's Bluebonnet Book Wish List http://a.co/j39aDD1
Home Access Center: Check your child's academic progress every week. Link to Home Access Center. If you still have trouble logging in please contact our school's front office.

Upcoming Events:.

October 16 - Chipotle Spirit Night from 4:00pm - 8:00pm
October 17 - Picture Day @ 10:40am
October 19 - Yearbook Art Cover Contest Ends and Box Top Contest Ends
October 19 - Family Movie Night from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
October 21 - Soumith's Birthday
October 22- 26th International Children’s Festival Week
October 25 - Book Fair Night
October 30 - 3rd Grade Music Program @ 6:30pm

What's Been Happening In Class?

Writing: Poetry! Our next unit is POETRY. The kids are thrilled. We have been learning about the different types of poetry - narrative, lyrical, humorous, free verse, and personification. We even tried our own free verse poem this week too!
Reading: We started reading and learning about POETRY. We are reading, analyzing and inferring about poetry. Looking for story elements in narrative poetry. Rhyming patterns, number of stanzas and lines, and the meaning behind the poem too.
Math: We wrapped up Unit 1 and Unit 2 with a test yesterday. Our next unit will be Multiplication and Division.
Science: We started our next unit which is on Energy! We will be learning all about various forms of energy (sound, heat/thermal, light and mechanical).
Social Studies: Growth Mindset math problem - Piggy Bank 3 Act Task. This was challenging!!
Eslot: Kinder buddies - creating a beautiful fall scene.

Weekly Update #7: September 24 - September 28

9/27/2018

Announcements:

Scholastic Book Orders: It is vital that your child read everyday for 20 - 30 minutes. Ideally, it would be best if you read with your child so that they can practice their fluency, articulation and comprehension skills. Reading STAAR is this year, so keep your child reading!!! Place your orders online - Your Class Activation Code NP79X). The link to order is HERE. Thank you to Ethan H.'s parents, Jayanti's parents, Carsten's parents and Avantika's parents for already submitting their September book order. Last day to order for this month is TODAY, September 28th.
Math Superstars: This is 3rd grade's math weekly homework this year. It's also an excellent source for keeping up with those math skills. Awards and prizes are given out to those students that complete the worksheet each week and turn it in. Begins this Monday, October 1st and is only available to those students in which at least one parent is a PTA member. Please, become a PTA member by going to this PTA link.
Reflections Contest: Is your child talented in drawing, dance, photography, literature, film or music?? Then, encourage your child to participate this year in the RRISD Reflections Contest. Starts September 19th and the deadline is November 2nd. For more information Click Here.
Fall Conferences: Schedule your one-on-one conference by going to this link Fall Conferences Please, email me or message me via Class Dojo with time slot you would like. I will add your name for you. If you are unable to come on Monday, October 8, email me days and times that work for you in October. I will get back to you with which one works for me. Thanks!
Bluebonnet Book Program: Our class's goal for each student to read 5 books! The Bluebonnet Program goes until mid-January so we have plenty of time to read, read, read. So, let's get to it
- Elsa England Bluebonnet Book Program Information englandlibrary.edublogs.org/bluebonnet-books/
- Bluebonnet Book List 2018 - 2019 texasbluebonnetaward2019.wordpress.com
- Mrs. Lilleboe's Bluebonnet Book Wish List http://a.co/j39aDD1
Home Access Center: Check your child's academic progress every week. Link to Home Access Center. If you still have trouble logging in please contact our school's front office.

Upcoming Events:.

Sept. 28 - Scholastic Book Orders due - order online using our code NP79X
October 1 - Math Super Stars has started. This is a great way to provide some math practice at home. The link for weekly Math Super Stars worksheets is on the Welcome page. Plus, kids can earn prizes! Parents must be PTA members, so join today!
October 3 - Science Unit 2 Test (Changes in Matter and Mixtures)
October 4 - Math Unit 1 & 2 Test (Charts & Graphs, Place Value, Rounding, 2-digit and 3-digit Addition and Subtraction)
October 5 - End of the first nine week grading period (1st Quarter).
October 8 - No School for students - Parent/Teacher Conferences (scheduled times)
October 9 - No School for students

What's Been Happening In Class?

Writing: Personal Narrative Unit. We finished our final draft. These will be posted outside our classroom for you to see at fall parent teacher conferences. We also examined a mentor sentence and learned about Subject and Predicates.
Reading: We learned some new reading comprehension strategies this week: Character Traits and Changes in Character within a story. We read The Most Magnificent Thing, Amazing Grace, and Each Kindness as we discovered and learned about characters this week.
Math: Our current unit has covered: Place Value, Rounding, Addition and Subtraction (using a variety of strategies) The unit test for this will be combined with the past unit on graphing/charts. Homework for math: Please have your child use the "math links" from this website to review Place Value, Rounding, Charts & Graphs, and Addition & Subtraction. Upcoming Unit 1 & Unit 2 test (combined) is planned for next Thursday, October 4th.
Science: Our next unit is Changes in Matter and Mixtures. This unit test will be on next Wednesday, October 3rd. Students can use the "Science Links" to help review for this test.
Social Studies: Learning about our 3 branches of government (Judicial, Executive and Legislative) with a reading passage and questions.
Eslot: Project Lead The Way activities - The 3 Little Pigs (design and building a strong house) and creating a paint brush with multiple purposes.

Weekly Update #6: September 17 - September 21

9/20/2018

Announcements:

Few Reminders: Thursday folders are due back every week. Please, check your child's folder and his/her work. Go over assignments with grades or scores on them with your child. Also, our library day is on Wednesdays. Help your child remember to bring his/her books back to school by Wednesday. Encourage your child to pack his/her own snack and fill water bottle for school each day. This is a simple chore or task they can be responsible for. We want to encourage independence with our kids!
Math Superstars: This is an excellent source for keeping up with those math skills. Awards and prizes are given out to those students that complete the worksheet each week and turn it in. Begins October 1st and is only available to those students in which at least one parent is a PTA member. Please, become a PTA member by going to this PTA link.
Reflections Contest: Is your child talented in drawing, dance, photography, literature, film or music?? Then, encourage your child to participate this year in the RRISD Reflections Contest. Starts September 19th and the deadline is November 2nd. For more information Click Here.
Fall Conferences: Schedule your one-on-one conference by going to this link Fall Conferences Please, email me or message me via Class Dojo with time slot you would like. I will add your name for you. If you are unable to come on Monday, October 8, email me days and times that work for you in October. I will get back to you with which one works for me. Thanks!
Scholastic Book Orders: It is vital that your child read everyday for 20 - 30 minutes. Ideally, it would be best if you read with your child so that they can practice their fluency, articulation and comprehension skills. Reading STAAR is this year, so keep your child reading!!! Place your orders online - Your Class Activation Code NP79X). The link to order is HERE. Thank you to Ethan H.'s parents, Jayanti's parents, Carsten's parents and Avantika's parents for already submitting their September book order. Last day to order for this month is September 28th.
Bluebonnet Book Program: Our class's goal for each student to read 5 books! The Bluebonnet Program goes until mid-January so we have plenty of time to read, read, read. So, let's get to it
- Elsa England Bluebonnet Book Program Information englandlibrary.edublogs.org/bluebonnet-books/
- Bluebonnet Book List 2018 - 2019 texasbluebonnetaward2019.wordpress.com
- Mrs. Lilleboe's Bluebonnet Book Wish List http://a.co/j39aDD1
Home Access Center: Check your child's academic progress every week. Link to Home Access Center. If you still have trouble logging in please contact our school's front office.

Upcoming Events:.

Sept. 19 - Reflections Contest has begun - deadline is November 2nd. Must be a PTA member for your child to participate!
Sept. 21 - Connor's birthday
Sept. 28 - Scholastic Book Orders due - order online using our code NP79X
October 1 - Math Super Stars has started. This is a great way to provide some math practice at home. The link for weekly Math Super Stars worksheets is on the Welcome page. Plus, kids can earn prizes! Parents must be PTA members, so join today!
October 2 - Math Unit 1 & 2 Test (Charts & Graphs, Place Value, Rounding, 2-digit and 3-digit Addition and Subtraction)
October 3 - Science Unit 2 Test (Changes in Matter and Mixtures)
October 5 - End of the first nine week grading period (1st Quarter).
October 8 - No School for students - Parent/Teacher Conferences (scheduled times)
October 9 - No School for students

What's Been Happening In Class?

Writing: Personal Narrative Unit. We finished writing our rough drafts, then we revised and edited our narratives on our own and then with a partner. Today, we started our final draft. These will be posted outside our classroom for you to see at fall parent teacher conferences.
Reading: We learned some new reading comprehension strategies this week: Inferencing and Summarizing. We used the stories and short Pixar clips from Two Bad Ants, Mulan, One Man Band and then a book of student's choice from Book Flix.
Math: Our current unit will cover: Place Value, Rounding, Addition and Subtraction (using a variety of strategies) The unit test for this will be combined with the past unit on graphing/charts later this month. Homework for math: Please have your child use the "math links" from this website to review Place Value, Rounding, Charts & Graphs, and Addition & Subtraction. Upcoming Unit 1 & Unit 2 test (combined) is tentatively planned for October 2nd.
Science: Our next unit is Changes in Matter and Mixtures. Tentatively this unit test will be on October 3rd.
Social Studies: Learning about our 3 branches of government (Judicial, Executive and Legislative) doing some research on the chrome books, followed by a fun Quizlet activity and Kahoot!

Weekly Update #5: September 10 - September 14

9/13/2018

Announcements:

Science Supplies Needed: We are in need of some science supplies for our next couple of units. Please, check out the Sign Up Genius to see if you can help us out. Thanks so much! Sign Up Genius
Fall Conferences: Schedule your one-on-one conference by going to this link Fall Conferences Please, email me or message me via Class Dojo with time slot you would like. I will add your name for you. If you are unable to come on Monday, October 8, email me days and times that work for you in October. I will get back to you with which one works for me. Thanks!
Scholastic Book Orders: It is vital that your child read everyday for 20 - 30 minutes. Ideally, it would be best if you read with your child so that they can practice their fluency, articulation and comprehension skills. Reading STAAR is this year, so keep your child reading!!! Orders are due by September 28th. Place your orders online - Your Class Activation Code NP79X). The link to order is HERE. Thank you to Ethan H.'s parents, Jayanti's parents, Carsten's parents and Avantika's parents for already submitting their September book order. Last day to order for this month is September 28th.
Bluebonnet Book Program: Our class's goal for each student to read 5 books! The Bluebonnet Program goes until mid-January so we have plenty of time to read, read, read. So, let's get to it
- Elsa England Bluebonnet Book Program Information englandlibrary.edublogs.org/bluebonnet-books/
- Bluebonnet Book List 2018 - 2019 texasbluebonnetaward2019.wordpress.com
- Mrs. Lilleboe's Bluebonnet Book Wish List http://a.co/j39aDD1
Home Access Center: Check your child's academic progress every week. Link to Home Access Center. If you still have trouble logging in please contact our school's front office.
Math Superstars: This is an excellent source for keeping up with those math skills. Awards and prizes are given out to those students that complete the worksheet each week and turn it in. This will begin October 1st. Math Superstars link is on the Welcome Page.
Wobble Stools - Wobble stools are an alternative desk seating option for your child. Wobble stools help provide students with the ability to wiggle as they sit. They help some students to focus more on their work too. This is a parent purchased item. With that said, at the end of the year the wobble stool is yours. Your child can then use them in 4th and 5th grade. I would recommend the 18" stool. Here are a couple of websites of where to make this purchase if you are interested. Really Good Stuff - Wobble Stool and Active Learning Stool - Amazon.com

Upcoming Events:.

Sept. 17 - Bluebonnet Book Order Form for "Step Right Up" is due!
Sept. 19 - Baskin & Robbins Ice Cream Spirit Night @ 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Sept. 28 - Scholastic Book Orders due - order online using our code NP79X
October 1 - Math Super Stars has started. This is a great way to provide some math practice at home. The link for weekly Math Super Stars worksheets is on the Welcome page. Plus, kids can earn prizes!
October 2 - Math Unit 1 & 2 Test (Charts & Graphs, Place Value, Rounding, 2-digit and 3-digit Addition and Subtraction)
October 3 - Science Unit 2 Test (Changes in Matter and Mixtures)
October 8 - No School for students - Parent/Teacher Conferences (scheduled times)
October 9 - No School for students

What's Been Happening In Class?

Writing: Personal Narrative Unit. We used our "Explode the Moment" to help us create our story mountain (plot diagram) and a lead for our personal narrative. We also started writing our rough drafts too. Next week, we'll revise and edit our narratives and complete our final draft.
Reading: We learned some new reading comprehension strategies this week: Good readers ask questions as they read. Good readers make predictions about what they think will happen next using clues from the story. We practiced these strategies as a class using the book, The Stranger.
Math: Our current unit will cover: Place Value, Rounding, Addition and Subtraction (using a variety of strategies) The unit test for this will be combined with the past unit on graphing/charts later this month. Please, remind your child to "show their work" when doing math problems at home. It's just as important to see how your child is understanding and thinking about a math problem as it is in getting the right answer. Points will be deducted for not showing math work (only giving answer) on worksheets, quizzes and tests!!
Science: Our next unit is Changes in Matter and Mixtures. Tentatively this unit test will be on October 3rd.
Social Studies: Meeting our Kinder Buddies, having fun with International Dot Day, and learning about our 3 branches of government (Judicial, Executive and Legislative).

Weekly Update #4: September 4 - September 7

9/6/2018

Announcements:

Home Access Center: I've started posting grades into Home Access. Please, check weekly to stay up to date on your child's academic progress. Link to Home Access Center. The Home Access link is on the Welcome page of my website. If you still have trouble logging in please contact our school's front office.
Science Supplies Needed: We are in need of some science supplies for our next couple of units. Please, check out the Sign Up Genius to see if you can help us out. Thanks so much! Sign Up Genius
Donors Choose: Our Donors Choose Project was completely funded thanks to many of you! We received our comfy chairs and lap desks today. The kids got a chance to test them out too!
Fall Conferences: Schedule your one-on-one conference by going to this link Fall Conferences Please, email me or message me via Class Dojo with time slot you would like. I will add your name for you. If you are unable to come on Monday, October 8, email me days and times that work for you in October. I will get back to you with which one works for me. Thanks!
Scholastic Book Orders: It is vital that your child read everyday for 20 - 30 minutes. Ideally, it would be best if you read with your child so that they can practice their fluency, articulation and comprehension skills. Reading STAAR is this year, so keep your child reading!!! Orders are due by September 28th. Place your orders online - Your Class Activation Code NP79X). The link to order is HERE. Thank you to Ethan H.'s parents, Jayanti's parents, Carsten's parents and Avantika's parents for already submitting their September book order. Last day to order for this month is September 28th.
Bluebonnet Book Program: Our class's goal for each student to read 5 books! The Bluebonnet Program goes until mid-January so we have plenty of time to read, read, read. So, let's get to it
- Elsa England Bluebonnet Book Program Information englandlibrary.edublogs.org/bluebonnet-books/
- Bluebonnet Book List 2018 - 2019 texasbluebonnetaward2019.wordpress.com
- Mrs. Lilleboe's Bluebonnet Book Wish List http://a.co/j39aDD1
Math Superstars: This is an excellent source for keeping up with those math skills. Awards and prizes are given out to those students that complete the worksheet each week and turn it in. This will begin October 1st. Math Superstars link is on the Welcome Page.
Wobble Stools - Wobble stools are an alternative desk seating option for your child. Wobble stools help provide students with the ability to wiggle as they sit. They help some students to focus more on their work too. This is a parent purchased item. With that said, at the end of the year the wobble stool is yours. Your child can then use them in 4th and 5th grade. I would recommend the 18" stool. Here are a couple of websites of where to make this purchase if you are interested. Really Good Stuff - Wobble Stool and Active Learning Stool - Amazon.com

Upcoming Events:.

Sept. 7 - Math Quiz (Graphs & Charts)
Sept. 12 - Science DCA Test: Unit 1 - Classifying Matter (online games and activities for review are in the Science Links tab on this website)
Sept. 19 - Baskin & Robbins Ice Cream Spirit Night @ 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Sept. 28 - Scholastic Book Orders due - order online using our code NP79X
October 8 - No School for students - Parent/Teacher Conferences (scheduled times)
October 9 - No School for students

What's Been Happening In Class?

Writing: Personal Narrative Unit. Continued to explore Watermelon and Seed ideas. We learned about conjunctions and how to use a conjunction (and, but, or, so, nor) in a sentence. We also started our personal narrative using the "Explode the Moment" strategy to get our sequence of our narrative in order. We'll work on our rough drafts and revising/editing our personal narratives next week.
Reading: We learned a some new ways to develop our reading comprehension this week. We used the "Visualization strategy" and "Fiction Comprehension Check Questions" this week in our reading journals. We also met with our Reading Partners too!
Math: We wrapped up our Charts and Graphs unit with a quiz today. The unit test for this will be combined with the Unit 2 test later this month. Please, remind your child to "show their work" when doing math problems at home. It's just as important to see how your child is understanding and thinking about a math problem as it is in getting the right answer. Points will be deducted for not showing math work (only giving answer) on worksheets, quizzes and tests!!
Science: Matter Unit - States of matter and their physical properties. Completed Matter Stations and used STEMscopes (our online science program). Test will be on September 12th. Students can practice and learn more about matter by going to the "Science Links" tab.
Social Studies: Continuing to love Class Dojo as it helps us to follow our Social Contract in class. We also did a fun inferring activity with the constitution.