Computer assignments
1. Adjectives
2. Measurement
3. Cause and Effect
Weekly Communication for Mrs. Kelly
February 6 - 10
Valentine’s Day Party: 3rdgrade will not have a Valentine’s Day party this year. Students will have an opportunity to pass out Valentines to fellow homeroom students on Tuesday, February 14. Student names are: Katelynn, Brady, Drake, Rose, Carlos, Timothy, Jaylen, Steven, Jacob, Tyler M., Ikia, Maya, MaKiyah, Tyler S., Shae, Andrerius, Ajiah, Demerian, and Angel.
St. Jude Math-a-Thon– The St. Jude Math-a-Thonmoney is due Monday, February 13. Please make checks payable to Caywood Elementary School.
Excellent Behavior– Congratulations to the following students who did not lose any points last week. They enjoyed a movie and ate their lunch in the pit today. Way to go!
Katelynn, Drake, Rose, Carlos, Timothy,
Ikia, MaKiyah, Tyler S., Demerian, and Angel
Learning Targets
Reading Learning Targets:
- I candetermineandidentifythemain idea/topic sentenceof a speech, reading selection, or picture.
- I canchooseasupporting sentence/detailof a paragraph.
- I canidentifycause & effectrelationships in text.
Math Learning Targets:
- I canidentifyequivalent fractionsgiven by various representations.
- I canrecognize,compare, andorderfractions.
- I canaddandsubtractfractions with like denominators.
- I canmeasurelengthto thenearest centimeter or half inch.
- I canchoosereasonable units of measureanduseappropriate toolsto make measurements.
English Learning Targets:
- I canidentifythe correct use ofverbs(helping verb and irregular verbs) within context.
- I canidentifythe correct use ofadjectiveswithin text.
- I canidentifythe correct use ofcommaswith dates, addresses, items in a series, and the greeting and closing of a friendly letter.
Science Learning Targets:
- Skills: Weather (weather instruments/tools and clouds)
Assessments (subject to change based on student readiness):
§ Fractions Assessment
§ Weather Assessment
§ Verbs Assessment
§ Main Idea Assessment
Dates to Remember:
§ Tuesday, February 14 – Kitty Cash
§ Wednesday, February 15 – Progress Reports
§ Monday, February 20 – No school (President’s Day)
§ Tuesday, February 28 – Kitty Cash
§ March 12-16 – Think Link Benchmark
§ Tuesday, March 13 – Kitty Cash
Extra Practice– Students are really starting to self assess their learning. Many students have said “I think I need more practice”. This makes me very proud that these students are taking pride in their work and want to do better! Students are receiving extra practice in areas where they or we feel they need extra practice. Please review these extra practice packets with your child as there are areas where they are not proficient or advanced. We are going picking up the pace and will be moving faster over these weeks leading up to TCAP so you may see more of these extra practice packets coming home.
GMA “Your Three Words”– The link to our video for GMA “Your Three Words” is available on our blog and on the Caywood homepage. The link is http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/words-country-road-15410088
Multiplication Facts: It isEXTREMELYimportant that your childMEMORIZESmultiplication facts 0 through 10. This is a critical skill that must be mastered in order to be successful with fractions and 4thgrade. Please continue to practice multiplication facts with your child nightly.
Inclement Weather: It is that time of year when we may have inclement weather. Please remember that our school will be listed asLexington City School,notHenderson County Schools, on the radio and news. If you do not hear or seeLexington City Schools, we have school (even if Henderson County Schools are closed). Thank you for your support.
Reminders:
§ Read daily for at least 15-30 minutes. The book should be an accelerated reader book on your child’s level so he/she can AR test.
§ It is extremely important that your child practices basic addition and subtraction math facts every night, as this will be the foundation for our math lessons over the coming weeks.
Grading Rubric: Below is the corrected grading rubric. The “grade” or number on each paper corresponds to the following standards code which will also be on progress reports and report cards.
(4) Advanced = Superior mastery of skill; significantly prepared for the next level of study (93%-100%)
(3) Proficient = Mastery of skill; prepared for next level of study (85%-92%)
(2) Basic = Partial mastery of skill; minimally prepared for next level of study (70%-84%)
(1) Below Basic = No mastery of skill; not prepared for the next level of study (69% and below)
(*) Indicates reteaching and/or modifications used (ex: extended time, modified testing, etc.)
A+ and Study Island: Your child may work on both A+ and Study Island from home (if you have internet).
We also have IXL Math that your child may work on at home.
Homework: Homework will typically be sent home every night except Friday. In addition to the ‘paper’ homework, your child needs to read 15-20 minutes each night.
Encore (Activity) Schedule: Our normal Encore schedule is: Monday – PE, Tuesday – Mrs. Margaret, Wednesday – Library, Thursday – PE, Friday – Music Please ensure your child wears appropriate shoes on P.E. days.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions, or concerns.
Mrs. Kelly Morris
731-968-8457 ext. 475
morrisk@caywood.org