Multiplication Ice Cream Party

Your child should be studying their multiplication facts up to 10. Students who know all of their facts up to 10 will earn an ice cream party. For each fact family they learn, they can earn more toppings at the party. The goal is to learn them by the end of May. Here is how they will earn the ice cream party:

0-1         Earn the bowl       6-7 Earn candy topping

2-3        Earn the spoon        8-9 Earn second candy topping

4-5        Earn one scoop of ice cream     10  whip cream or cherry

We will be testing them weekly and they will keep track of their progress. Please reinforce this practice with your child!

The Third Grade Teachers

January Reading and Math Calendar

Your child's reading and math calendar is due on Wednesday February 1st.  Please make sure that the minutes are totaled and that you have signed it before handing it in. We will be having our reading party on Friday February 3rd! The theme is a sports party (because the Super Bowl, but too bad we aren't celebrating with the Packers), and you child may wear any sports wear that they would like. And since no sports party is complete without some snacks, please send in something that we can use to make a Chex mix. (Corn Chex, Rice Chex, Multigrain Chex, pretzels, Goldfish crackers, dried fruit, chocolate chips etc.)  PLEASE NO PEANUTS as we have students with allergies. Please send in your item by Friday, Feb. 3rd!

** Also, to build reading stamina in quarter 3 we will be increasing the nightly reading minutes to 20 minutes. This will be reflected on the February calendar with 400 mins. instead of 300. Please contact your child's teacher with questions.

Winter Carnival 1/26/17

Tomorrow evening (Friday, 1/27) is our Winter Carnival here at Parkview.  Thank you for all the donations put towards the 3rd Grade Raffle Basket.  

The 3rd grade teachers will also have items to bid on:

*Teacher for a 1/2 Day

*Pizza Lunch with a Teacher

*Nails at the Ritz with the 3rd Grade Teachers

*Summer Movie Matinee with the 3rd Grade Teachers

BOOK ORDERS DUE!

Shop Online: scholastic.com/readingclub

One-Time Class Activation Code: NCQNC

Due Date: FRIDAY January 27th!!!

Dear Families,

Place your order online at scholastic.com/readingclub. Ordering online is the easiest way to ensure I get your order on time. Also, there are more books to choose from as well as teacher recommendations. All orders need to be paid online. No checks or cash will be expected by the teachers.

Remember, for every book you order, our class earns FREE Books and supplies...and we have our eye on some new additions.

Thank you for your support!

Ordering online is fast and easy:

• VISIT scholastic.com/readingclub
• ENTER the one-time Class Activation Code (top of this letter)
• SHOP from a carefully curated selection of the best books and value packs
• SUBMIT your order and earn FREE Books for our classroom
• All book orders will be shipped to our classroom so we can celebrate the joy of reading together!

Board Games and Hot Cocoa

      On Tuesday, January 23, students are invited to bring in Board Games for our PBIS school-wide celebration.  Our school will enjoy playing board games with friends and other classrooms while enjoying some yummy hot cocoa! Great job to our students for demonstrating character traits to be proud of!
 

Spelling Bee!

We are so proud of all out 3rd-5th graders for competing in our annual spelling bee (especially our 3rd graders!) ! We have 10, that's right 10, students moving on to our district bee on Feb. 2nd!  Also, congratulations to Tessa Tolomeo (5th) for winning our Parkview Bee!! Way to go! 

These students will be moving on to our district bee!

Owen Halbeck

Tessa Tolomeo

Mason   Englebert-3rd grader in Mrs. French's Class

Sage Gundelly

Jasper Esten

Brady Lane

Anna Lokken

Charli Amplo-3rd grader in Mrs. Studer's Class

Jenna Rusch

Race Erovick

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

As you know, the Parkview Winter Carnival is coming up at the end of the month and it is the PTA's biggest fundraiser!  The PTA has asked each grade level to work together to create a themed raffle basket for the carnival. 

3rd grade's theme is CRAFTY (arts & crafts, kits, books, projects, etc).  The PTA would like everyone to please contribute a cash donation and/or item(s) related to the theme.  

The Room Parents will coordinate assembling the basket and delivering to the Carnival/Auction chairs.  In order to provide time for basket assembly, please make your donation by January 20th at the latest.  

You can make your donation by sending it with your child to school and giving it to their teacher.  

Thank you in advance for your help!

Cursive Book Grading Rubric

Name: ______________________________ Cursive Book Rubric

Each week your child will be graded on Fridays and the book will be returned on Monday. This is how your child will be graded. If you have questions, please let your child's teacher know.

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Thanks!

Fitness Calendars

Fitness Calendars are due to Ms. Knier by 1/17/17. Please make sure you also sign the calendar prior to turning it in or it will be sent back home.

Thanks,
Ms. Knier

Weekly Update 1/13/17

MAP testing reminders: Please make sure your child is well rested and has a healthy snack the day of testing. We will have snack prior to testing.

Math:

Moldenhauer- Tues 1/17 @ 1:55-2:55

Studer- Wed 1/18 @ 1:55-2:55

French- Thurs 1/19 @ 1:55-2:55

** Make-up/ Finish Time- Fri 1/20 @ 1:55-2:55

PBIS Winter Celebration:

On Monday, Jan. 16th each classroom has earned a sledding celebration.

Times:

French: 10:30-11

Moldenhauer: 11- 11:30

Studer: 2:00- 2:30

Please make sure your child has:

• snow pants
• boots
• hats, mittens etc.
• small sled (no tubes or large sleds) *If your child takes the bus, they can borrow a sled at school or a parent can drop it off. The bus does not have room for sleds. Thanks!

Moon Phase Project:

Each night your child should look outside to see the moon and draw what they see in his/her moon phase project packet. This assignment was given on 1/12 and is due 1/31. Your child is required to look at the moon for 13 days for an EX (see rubric) and then write a response about how and why the moon changes.

*If you need an extra copy, please go to the Family Notes page.

Moon Phase Project: (If your child looks and can't see the moon, you can look up the moon online, click link).

Homework Reminders:

Please make sure your child is reading 15 minutes per night, practicing his/her math fact fluency for 5 minutes per night. Currently, we are working on subtraction but if your child has mastered subtraction facts your child can begin working on multiplication facts. Your child can practice with games, flashcards and computer sites/apps.

*Please remember to sign or initial the assignment book each night.

Cursive:

Mrs. Studer's class started cursive this week and Mrs. Moldenhauer's & Mrs. French's classes will start next week. Each day a letter will be introduced and your child will have a few minutes in class to practice. Then, your child should finish the page at night. On Friday, the book will be turned in and graded by homeroom teachers.

Your child will be graded on:

Responsibility: Turning in each Friday complete will earn an EX.

Quality of Work: Neatness and taking time

Winter Wear Reminder

Due to the extreme cold temperatures, please make sure your child has all of their winter clothing. We are seeing many students without hats or gloves for recess and walking home.
  When we have an outdoor recess we are unable to allow students to stay in  just because they do not have warm winter items.

Also, please make sure all of your child's winter clothes are labeled and brought home every night. We suggest that these items are washed every weekend. (We will work with the kids to make sure they remember to take everything home with them.)

If your child has lost an item please check our Parkview lost and found. It is located on the west side of the building by the door entrance (closest side to the gym).

MAP Testing Starting Next Week!

We will be taking our MAP tests starting next week. Please avoid scheduling any appointments that would cause your child to miss their classes times. We find they do better if they do not feel behind their peers.

 Here are some other tips for making sure your child can do the best they can!

• Prioritize bedtime. According to WebMD, 5-12 year olds need 10-11 hours of sleep per day, while 12-18 year olds need at least 8 ½. Ensure that your kids are well-rested on testing day by making sure they head to bed early the night before. It’s also a good idea to eliminate screen time before bed, as this can stimulate young brains and make it harder for kids to fall asleep.

• Get them moving. Test-taking is mentally taxing, and – for little bodies especially – so is sitting still. Some schools add extra recesses on MAP assessment days, but even if yours doesn’t, you can still sneak in a few extra trips to the park for the fresh air and physical activity that kids desperately need.  

• Prepare a nutritious breakfast. This doesn’t need to be complicated; make a batch of Overnight Slow Cooker, Steel Cut Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal the night before, or try this Brainy Breakfast of yogurt, fruit and nuts that takes about 5 minutes to throw together.

• Maintain a positive attitude. Students, especially those who struggle with learning disabilities or test-taking anxiety, need to recognize that MAP assessments are only a small snapshot of their overall progress in school. And since most children take their cues from their parents, one of the best things we can do for them is to model a calm, upbeat attitude about the entire process. Remind your kids that, while it's important to perform to the best of their ability, it's even more important to realize that their standardized test scores can in no way define who they really are.    

Here are the times of each teacher's testing times:

Reading:

Moldenhauer- Mon 1/9 @ 10:40-11:40

French- Tues 1/10 @ 10:40-11:40

Studer- Wed 1/11 @ 10:40-11:40

**Make-up/Finish Time- Fri 1/13 @ 1:55-2:55

Math:

Moldenhauer- Tues 1/17 @ 1:55-2:55

Studer- Wed 1/18 @ 1:55-2:55

French- Thurs 1/19 @ 1:55-2:55

** Make-up/ Finish Time- Fri 1/20 @ 1:55-2:55

22nd Annual Parkview Variety Show

22nd Annual Parkview Variety Show

"The Superhero in all of us"

This event is open to any 2nd through 5th grade Parkview student.

Students are encouraged to decide on an act and music now. 

The sign-up is at their lunch recess on January 9 

or January 11, 2017. 

The sign-up table will be in the northwest hallway 

near door #4.

Additional information is in the weekly notes.