Spelling, Week of August 25, 2014

SPELLING LIST

WEEK OF AUGUST 25, 2014

(Words with short a and short e sounds)

1. sat

2. felt

3. last

4. send

5. next

6. best

7. went

8. hand

9. stand

10. past

11. grand

12. stamp

13. belt

14. lend

15. checked

Spelling Packet Instructions

Spelling packets are assigned on Monday and due on Friday.  Students may self-pace themselves throughout the week in finishing their Spelling Packet.  The completed packet must include the three following tasks:

1. Write each word 5 time each

2. Place the words in ABC order

3. Write each word in a separate sentence for a total of 15 sentences. (Please underline the spelling word in the sentence.  Sentences should have AT LEAST 6 words and proper punctuation.)

Packets are due Friday, 8/29/14

Testing Update

Due to delays from the district, Baseline Curriculum Guide Assessments have had to be pushed back.

Science CGA Testing has been moved to Wednesday, August 27, 2014.

Reading CGA Testing will moved to Wednesday and Thursday, September 3-4, 2014.

Curriculum Guide Assessments are used to determine the following:

• How is the student improving in their knowledge of the main standards being taught.
• Are teachers teaching the standards in the curriculum guide.  If so how effective was their instruction.
• The CGA's allow teachers to strategize what standards need to be taught and emphasized.

CGA Tests do not reflect on the students grades or report card.  CGA Tests contain material that will be taught in 3rd grade.  Consequently, the students may find they have difficulty in answering the questions.  The baseline test establishes a baseline of what the student can do at the beginning of the school year.  

We have completed the Math CGA's already, and you may have had feedback from your child that the test was very difficult and frustrating.  As your child learns more third grade material, their CGA scores will go up.  

If you have any specific concerns or questions about the beginning of the year diagnostic testing, please e-mail me at nixp@duvalschols.org.

Upcoming Important Dates

8/22/14: Spelling Test 1.1
8/25/14: Open House, 6:30 PM
9/1/14: NO SCHOOL, Labor Day
9/10/14: Early Release
9/24/14: Early Release

Resource Schedule, August/September

Here is the resource schedule for August and September:


AUGUST
8/20/14:  Art
8/22/14: PE
8/26/14: X-Art
8/27/14: X-Music
8/29/14: Music



SEPTEMBER
9/2/14: Media
9/5/14: PE
9/8/14: Art
9/9/14: X-Music
9/11/14: X-Art
9/16/14: Music
9/17/14: Media
9/22/14: Art
9/23/14: PE
9/24/14: X-Music
9/26/14: A-Art

Back to School Testing Schedule

The students are taking the beginning of the year testing starting this week and stretching out of the next couple of weeks. Here is the schedule:

Curriculum Guide Assessments (Baseline)
8/21/14: Math Session 1
8/22/12: Math Session 2
8/25/14: Science (only one session)
8/27/14: Reading Session 1
8/28/14: Reading Session 2

Achieve 3000 Level Set (computer-based)
8/19/14-9/12/14 (depending on Computer Lab times)
My afternoon class is almost finished, Morning class is in progress

i-Ready Diagnostic (computer based)
8/29/14

It is my goal to have all beginning of the year testing completed before the Labor Day break.

Spelling List, Week of August 18, 2014

This week's spelling words relate to our first non-fiction text study on economics, from the social studies text book.  Spelling packet assignments will go home on the first day of school.  Instructions are easy to follow, and I will review this routine with the students, as well.

SPELLING LIST

WEEK OF AUGUST 18, 2014

1. economy

2. barter

3. income

4. consumer

5. scarcity

6. income

7. budget

8. interest

9. money

10. industry

Spelling Packet Instructions

Spelling packets are assigned on Monday and due on Friday.  Students may self pace themselves throughout the week in finishing their Spelling Packet.  The completed packet must include the three following tasks:

1. Write each word 5 time each

2. Place the words in ABC order

3. Define each word (this part will be done in class)

Packets are due Friday, 8/22/14

WELCOME BACK!!!

Welcome to all of my incoming third grade students.  I am really looking forward to getting to know you over the next few weeks as we "rock the surf to success".

Here are some things you need to know for the first day of school...

• You may come directly to the classroom (Room 74) as you arrive on campus on Monday morning.  Starting on Tuesday you will report to the Multi-Purpose room.  Parents may walk students to the room Monday as well.
• Be prepared to tell Mr. Nix how you will be going home in the afternoon (extended day, car-riders, parent pick-up, walk or bike)
• Snack time: 10:00 AM (You may bring a morning snack if you wish)
• We will switch classes on the first day.  My homeroom will go to Mrs. Allison's class at 11:45 AM
• Lunch time: 12:15 PM-12:45 PM
• Dismissal for third grade begins at 2:50 PM.  We usually arrive at parent pick-up by 2:55 PM
• Remember if you are a bike rider you MUST wear a helmet.

Here is the supply list.  Supplies don't have to be turned in until Monday, August 25th

• 4 12 count packs of no.2 pencils
• 1 ream of copy paper
• 2 glue sticks
• 2 packs of pink erasers
• 1 black 1" three ring binder
• 1 solid green 2 pocket folder (5 Star brand are the most durable)
• 3 black composition books
• 1 container of Clorox wipes
• 1 box of facial tissue