Top 10 things to do over break

Dear family,

Over break your child can do these suggested items:

1. Create an OPTIONAL 3-D model for the space report
2. Read 20 minutes and keep track of his/her reading goal form (REQUIRED).
3. P.E. Exercise Calendar (REQUIRED)
4. Log onto Typing Agent and practice typing skills.
5. Work on space reports/Google presentations.
6. Practice presenting Google space presentations.
7. Cook an item using fractions.
8. Measure things around the house to the nearest 1/4 inch.
9. Journal about his/her vacation moments.
10. Have fun with family!

Dear 3rd Grade Parents,

We have blasted off into our study of the planets

in our solar system.  Your child has chosen to

research one of the 8 planets in our galaxy.

There are several components to this project

that we would like to share with you.

At school your child will…

*Research their planet using books and approved

 internet sites
*Write a rough draft of their report
*Revise, edit, and create a final copy
*Type their published piece
*Create a Google Slideshow of their planet
*Present their report/slideshow
*(Optional) 3-D model to the class (make frequent eye
contact, use a loud clear voice and expression)

At home we need your child to…

*Practice orally presenting their Google Slideshow

to your family.
*YOUR TEACHER WILL CONTACT YOU IF...

your child is struggling to finish their report and

slideshow at school.  They can work on this at home,

as well. Both will be accessible from their school

Google Account on a device from home.
***OPTIONAL-Create a 3-D model of the planet.  
They can be as creative as they like.  Please remember
this is a student project and we would like your child to
be creative with his/her materials to make the planet.

Important Dates

Our goal is to have our planet reports and slideshows

finished and ready to begin presenting the week of

January 7th. If your child needs more time to finish,

they can present later in the week.   

If you have any questions, please contact your

homeroom teacher. Thank you for your support!

Third Grade Teachers

Spelling Bee

Round 1: Classroom Written Spelling Test

*All students participate
*Written spelling test of 50 words -

This list is being sent home in your child’s Take

Home Folder on December 20th if your child is

interested in practicing over break. Studying is

NOT required.*Top 5-10 students compete in round 2-Classroom Oral Bees

If interested, Study Lists for advancing students

to prepare for Classroom Oral Rounds will then

be sent home on January 4th.

Round 2: Classroom Oral Bee

*Top 5-10 students in individual classes participate
*One winner and one runner-up is determined per class
*This round will be completed by Friday, January 11th
*Winners that advance will have another study guide sent home

Round 3: Parkview Spelling Bee

*Monday, January 21, 2019 from 4-5 PM in the Presentation Room
*Participants-Winners and Runner-Ups from all 3-5th grade classes
*Bee will run to determine top 10 spellers
*Top 10 spellers will be sent to the District Bee (Jan. 31)

 

Parkview is excited to present our first

Character Day on

Thursday, January 3rd!

Our entire school will be participating

in this exciting day! This learning experience

will focus on three character traits:

respect, trustworthiness, and responsibility.

Our day will consist of three different

stations with books, activities, and projects

covering these specific traits.

We will end our day as a school coming

together for a fun assembly.

Chris McBrian, comedian and storyteller,

will teach us about the importance of

good character through energy, magic

and ventriloquism.

Each grade level is assigned a color

to wear so we can take an all

school RAINBOW picture!

4K- white

5K- purple

1st grade- blue

2nd grade- green

3rd grade- yellow

4th grade- orange

5th grade- red

Concert Location Change

Dear Parents,

Last week we had our first evening winter concert here at Parkview. Due to logistics and space concerns, first grade students were the only performers. 

The decision to try evening winter performances this year was in response to parents who have been asking for evening concerts so they can attend without losing work pay or vacation time.  

With only first grade in our small gym, we still did not have enough seats for families. 

So, change of plans.

On Monday, December 17, the kindergarten and third grade concert will be at 6:30 PM in the Cedarburg High School "Vintage Gym."

On Thursday, December 20, the second and fourth grade concert will be at 6:30 PM in the Cedarburg High School "Vintage Gym."  

The vintage gym is located in Cedarburg High School right inside of door #8 on the south side of the building. 

There are restrooms just to the left of the gym. 

Bleacher seating will hold 600 audience members. 

We ask families to reserve the first row for people with limited mobility or strollers.

Students will be on risers in the center of the gym facing the bleachers. 

There is ample parking on the south side of CHS near door 8.

Students will assemble along the west side of the gym between 6:00-6:15.

We have the vintage gym reserved from 6:00-8:00. 

More detailed instructions will be provided for specific grade levels. 

We are hoping that this change of venue will improve the concert experience for students and families.

Thank you for your flexibility and support.

Google Drive at Home

All students are able to log into their Google accounts from ANY computer or device. CLICK HERE for the steps to follow on how to access this from home. If you are ever having any trouble, please contact your child's teacher.

Math Facts

Please remember that during quarter 2, we focus on subtraction facts. Your child should practice his/her math facts using flashcards, games, worksheets or Internet websites. You can always access sites on our 3rd grade BLOG as well as having your child log onto Moby Max  (click for link) through our Parkview website. Your child will need his/her username and password that is located in the front of their assignment book. 

This is another great site that has FREE games for math and much more: 

http://interactivesites.weebly.com/

If you ever find any websites or apps, that would be helpful for other families, please send them to us.

Planet Reports

Last week your child will be picked out a planet for their informational report. Your child will develop questions about the planet to research, learn about how to find facts and turn them into their own words, and create a report and Google presentation about this project. Most of the work will be done at school. You will get a check off list before the winter break of what your child has completed and what your child will need to complete at home (if it was not completed at school). An optional at home project will be to create a 3D representation of the planet. *A rubric and project expectation sheet will be sent home by the end of the month. 

Surprise Gift

Surprise Holiday Gifts!

Dear Family,

Third grade students will be busy little elves making Holiday Gifts for the important people in their lives.  To help offset the cost of making this gift, we are asking that students bring in $1.25 (cash) by Friday, December 7th.  Please turn the money into your child’s teacher, in a sealed & labeled envelope.  Please contact your child’s teacher if you need assistance with this payment. We are happy to help!

Happy Holidays !

The Third Grade Teachers

Kapco Kids2Kids Toy Drive

Parkview is again participating in the Kapco Kids2Kids Toy Drive. Kapco’s Kids2Kids Christmas in conjunction with 620 WTMJ is a fun way of teaching children the value of giving. Please take the children in your life shopping and allow them to select and purchase toys for kids who are less fortunate in our community. They can then bring in the NEW, UNWRAPPED toys to school to donate. The toy drive will begin Monday, December 3 and end on Friday, December 14. The class that donates the most will get a special treat! Questions? Contact Emily Franke efranke@cedarburg.k12.wi.us, or Mary Jo Canhammcanham@cedarburg.k12.wi.us

Weather: Attire

Please make sure your child is dressed for the weather with hats, gloves, mittens (snow pants and boots if needed). Please also remember to label your child's clothing in case it gets lost in the hallway. 

Reading Goals:

This past week, your child set his/her reading goal and should have brought this reading goal sheet home. This will be due in January. Attached is the letter that was sent home. Children will complete a Seesaw activity to accompany this assignment so each child can reflect on his/her progress in January. Your child can count books read at home and school in order to achieve his/her goal.

Quarter 2 reading goals (click for link if your child lost the sheet)

Moon Phase assignment DUE

Just a friendly reminder that your child's Moon Phase Calendar is due Mon. Nov. 26.

If you can not observe the moon due to weather, you can log on to http://www.moongiant.com/calendar/ . This site will list the phases of the moon for the entire month of November. Students can also use this site as a resource to check their work. Moon Calendars are due back Monday, November 26th.

Here are couple of songs to sing with your family!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4zpRmUdu7I
http://www.playrific.com/z/20437

Save the dates!

Please mark your calendar for the following third grade events!

Nov. 21st-Nov. 25th- Happy Thanksgiving break!

Monday, Nov. 26th-Moon Phases Calendar Due!
Monday, Dec. 17th - Kindergarten & 3rd Grade, Parkview Gymnasium

at 6:30 p.m.*Due to space constraints, please limit your group to
immediate family and no more than two additional guests for concerts
held at Parkview. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Thursday, Dec. 20th- Winter Stations (more details to come via Blog)
Friday, Dec. 21st- 3rd grade will kick-off  our Chris Van Allsburg Unit

by watching one of his most famous stories, The Polar Express.

• Your child is invited to wear PJs and slippers.
• Please avoid blankets!
• Please remember boots for outside recess and gym shoes!

Dec. 24th-Jan. 2nd- Winter Break: Happy Holidays!
Wed., Jan. 3rd- Welcome Back to School! Happy New Year!
Monday, Jan. 14th- Reading Goals Due!
Fri. Jan. 25th- No School, Teacher Progress Report Day
Friday, Feb. 1st- Winter Carnival: 5:30 p.m.

Parkview Winter Concert Schedule

Parkview Winter Concert Schedule

*Tuesday, December 4 - 1st Grade, Parkview Gymnasium at 6:30 p.m.

*Monday, December 17 - Kindergarten & 3rd Grade, Parkview Gymnasium at 6:30 p.m.

 Tuesday, December 18 - 5th Grade, CPAC at 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

*Thursday, December 20 - 2nd Grade & 4th Grade, Parkview Gymnasium at 6:30 p.m.

*Due to space constraints, please limit your group to immediate family and no more than two additional guests for concerts held at Parkview. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Observations of Moon Phases

This week 3rd grade will be blasting off to learn about space! Your child will learn about the Earth's rotation and revolution, moon phases, facts about the sun and other stars. In December, students will research and write an informative research paper on a planet of their choice.

Today your child brought home a Moon Phase Calendar in which they are expected to observe and document the phase of the moon nightly. This will be an at home project that your child will need help with. If you can not observe the moon due to weather, you can log on to http://www.moongiant.com/calendar/ . This site will list the phases of the moon for the entire month of November. Students can also use this site as a resource to check their work. Moon Calendars are due back Monday, November 26th.

Here are couple of songs to sing with your family!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4zpRmUdu7I
http://www.playrific.com/z/20437

A Turkey in Disguise

Dear Family,

          It’s time to have some fun creating a very unusual bird!  Please help your child disguise this turkey so that he won’t be eaten for Thanksgiving!  The disguised turkey will go along with a fiction story that your child will write in class. You may choose to disguise your turkey as a doctor, an astronaut, a farmer, a cheerleader, a ballerina, a clown, etc…

Be creative and use any materials you have at home. 

          Please cut out the enclosed turkey, decorate it and return it to school.  Make it original and fun!  This poem will be used to display the turkeys at school:

My name is Tom Turkey

And I’m as afraid as I can be.

I’m wearing my disguise

So you won’t catch me!

Please return your turkey on Monday, November 5.

Third Grade Teachers

Cedarburg Field Trip

Dear Third Grade Families,

As part our our Social Studies curriculum in third grade,
students will learn about the history of Cedarburg and
our community.  We are fortunate to have the opportunity
to participate in a walking tour of Cedarburg sponsored
by the Historical Society. This tour will include A Day in
the Life of Cedarburg, as we compare and contrast modern
life to the past. We will visit the Kuhefuss House Museum,
a one room schoolhouse in the Lincoln Building, and complete a
scavenger hunt throughout the downtown. Please have your
child pack a cold lunch and a drink  the day of the field trip.  
We will be eating in the classroom at 11:00. If a school lunch
is needed, please let your child's teacher know ahead of time.
Also, your child should wear good walking shoes and dress
for the weather. We will be walking to the downtown
area and back to school.

Where: Cedarburg Downtown Walking Tours

When: Wednesday, Oct. 31st- French’s class

Thursday, Nov. 1st- Moldenhauer’s class

Monday, Nov. 5th- Studer’s class        

Departure: 11:25am

Tour: 12:00-2:30pm

Arrive back to school: 3:00pm

Cost: $4.00 (If you need assistance paying for the field trip, contact Mrs. Holck.)

This year you are able to pay online with Revtrak using a credit card or a
check (bank draft) online with no additional fees.

Access CSD website/Family Access       Skyward Family Access Link

Enter your Login ID - first name.last name

            and password

Click on the Fee Management tab in blue on the left hand side

There will be a list of fees for the year.

Look for Field Trip Cedarburg Walking Tour and you will be able to make
a payment online.

Payments can also be made with a check made out to Parkview Elementary
or with cash for those families who would rather not pay online. Please put
your check or cash in an envelope with your child's name, field trip name,
and homeroom teacher.

       Thank you! Third Grade Teachers

Please send/make payment by Monday, Oct. 29th.

No permission slips are necessary, as you have given
permission for all trips at registration.  

Please contact your teacher ASAP if you are interested
in chaperoning.