Cursive Writing:
We took our first spelling test in cursive last week (optional), and have started slowly using it in our daily work. This is something we will continue to practice each day!
We also started our Cursive Poetry Journals!!!!
Social Studies
We will begin our Communities and Geography mini-unit this week!
Science
The last section of our chapter involved conifers, the life cycle of a plant, and how seeds are made. We dissected lima beans last week to view the embryos, seed coat, and “meat” of the seed. We will also reviewed and will have an open book test on Chapter 1 on Tuesday!
Math:
We discussed comparing numbers, ordering numbers, rounding to the nearest 10 and 100 last week. We will review rounding this week and quiz Friday on Ch 2, Sect. B

Spelling
We started Unit 9 in our Spelling books last Monday. These are words that contain the long “e” vowel –such as leave and street. On Monday, we completed pgs 56-57 in our spelling books for extra practice. We also wrote our spelling words 5 times each , wrote them in cursive, and played SPARKLE BOOM!. On Thursday, Oct 21, we will have spelling test #7 on Unit 9 words. We will test on Friday and begin the new Unit 10 Spelling words on Friday.
Spelling Words Unit 9
sheep
dream
street
east
treat
mean
wheels
peace
real
cheese
leave
stream
sweet
teacher
heat
peanut
scream
peacock
Greet
sleeping
Reading
“City Critters,” is our second story in our city wildlife unit! This story is a non-fiction article describing all the animals that live in cities. It features an urban biologist who explains that many raccoons live in sewers, chimneys and buildings (not only trees!). Squirrels and chipmunks that live near highways are often tested for effects from breathing exhaust fumes, and butterflies can live in backyards or patio plants. The article tells children to use their sense of "observation" to see the wildlife where they live.
1. biologist
2. skyscraper
3. urban
4. migrate
5 laboratory

Spelling Test! Reading Test! OH MY!

In other buzz-worthy news:

Whiteside School District 115

10/18—10/22

Volume 3 Issue 8

Mrs. Jones’
3rd Grade
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Announcements
Reading Test on Friday
Spelling Test on Unit 9 Words on Thursday
Picture Day! Tuesday, October 19th!!! If you choose to purchase pictures, students must have their envelopes when their photos are taken.
Spaghetti Dinner, Wednesday, October 20
Book Fair! Oct 18—22, we will go during our Library time—which is Friday, October 22.
Math Quiz—Ch 2, Sect B Friday, October 22

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One benefit of using your newsletter as a promotional tool is that you can reuse content from other marketing materials, such as press releases, market studies, and reports.
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Much of the content you put in your newsletter can also be used for your Web site. Microsoft Publisher offers a simple way to convert your newsletter to a Web publication. So, when you’re finished writing your newsletter, convert it to a Web site and post it.

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English/Writing:
We have almost finished chapter 1, but we will be taking a short break this week to complete our fun October writing, such as Monsters in a Jar, Leaf People, and Rotten Recipes during writing workshop! Look for these coming home soon and enjoy! Our kiddos are working very hard on them!

Weekly Specials Rotation for October 18—22, 2010
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