A Look Ahead

12 Days of Holiday Fun Pictures

Holiday Headwear

Cozy Sweaters

Polar Express Pajama Day- Girls

Polar Express Pajama Day- Boys

Faux Fur 

Reading Counts Rewards

Congrats to Tyler for earning over 200 points, Bryce for earning over 150 points and Weston for earning over 50 points! 

Welcome Cadence and Tavares! 

We welcomed Cadence to our class this week and when we return Tavares will be joining us! 

Curriculum

Math- We will start Chapter 9: Multiplies and Problem Solving. If you would like to know what your child will be expected to do in this chapter, check out the Chapter 9 Family Letter.  The students continue to use Reflex to strengthen their fluency with multiplication. They are welcome to use it at home too. 

ELA-  We will focus on nonfiction text structures. (problem solution, description, question and answer) In writing, we will wrap up our unit on opinion writing. We will also focus on 

Science- We will focus on rocks and minerals. (Please see the email about donating supplies, if you are willing to help.)

Social Studies- We will focus on science. 

Related Arts Schedule

Monday- Art

Tuesday- Computer Lab 

Wednesday- Music 

Thursday- PE

Friday- Science Lab 

Important Dates

Monday, December 19th- Friday, December 31st- Winter Break 

Thursday, January 13th- End of 2nd Nine Weeks

Friday, January 14th- No School

Monday, January 17th- No School 

A Look Ahead

12 Days of Holiday Fun

Check out some of the pictures from this week and the calendar for next week. 

 Curriculum

Math- We continue with Chapter 8: Add and Subtract Multi Digit Numbers. We will have a test over this chapter on Friday. If you would like to know what your child will be expected to do in this chapter, check out the Chapter 8 Family Letter.  The students continue to use Reflex to strengthen their fluency with multiplication. They are welcome to use it at home too. 

ELA-  We will continue to focus on author's purpose (persuade, entertain, inform) and start on text features. In writing, we will wrap up our unit on opinion writing. 

Science- We will not focus on science.

Social Studies- We will tie in geography while learning about holidays around the world. 

Related Arts Schedule

Monday- Computer Lab

Tuesday- Music

Wednesday- PE

Thursday- Science Lab

Friday- Art

Important Dates

Friday, December 17th- Student Half Day (No Later Gators) 

Monday, December 19th- Friday, December 31st- Winter Break 

Thursday, January 13th- End of 2nd Nine Weeks

Friday, January 14th- No School

Monday, January 17th- No School 

A Look Ahead

12 Days of Holiday Fun

Each student has their own calendar of the LCE 12 Days of Holiday Fun in their agenda. I will also have a copy in the pathway in Google Classroom each day. 

A few pictures of holiday cheer wearing red and green...

Emma taught us about Hanukkah with a book how to play the dreidel game. 

Curriculum

Math- We continue with Chapter 8: Add and Subtract Multi Digit Numbers. If you would like to know what your child will be expected to do in this chapter, check out the Chapter 8 Family Letter.  The students continue to use Reflex to strengthen their fluency with multiplication. They are welcome to use it at home too. 

ELA-  We will wrap up point of view (first and third) with a quiz on Wednesday. We will focus on author's purpose (persuade, entertain, inform). In writing, we continue our opinion writing unit. 

Science- We will wrap up our focus on fossils with a quiz on Wednesday. 

Social Studies- We will tie in geography while learning about holidays around the world. 

Related Arts Schedule

Monday- Music

Tuesday- PE

Wednesday- Science Lab

Thursday- Art

Friday- Computer Lab

Important Dates

Friday, December 3rd- 2nd Quarter Interim

Friday, December 17th- Student Half Day

Monday, December 19th- Friday, December 31st- Winter Break 

A Look Ahead

3rd Grade Trivia Question

Congrats to Weston for being one of the first third graders to correctly answer the 3rd grade trivia question on the morning show. He earned a poster. 

BHS Athlete Leaders

Hannah Black worked with a Lauren and Machiah during her visit with our class this week. Hannah is a senior and plays softball. 

Reading Counts Celebrations

Congrats to Tyler for earning over 150 points, Bryce for earning over 50 points and Kai for earning over 50 points. The next Reading Counts celebration will be in December. 

Turkey Rounding

Students enjoyed reviewing rounding with a turkey rounding game today. 

Curriculum

Math- We will wrap up Chapter 7 on Rounding and Estimating with a test the Tuesday after break. Your child received a study guide on Thursday. We will move into Chapter 8: Add and Subtract Multi Digit Numbers. If you would like to know what your child will be expected to do in this chapter, check out the Chapter 8 Family Letter.  The students continue to use Reflex to strengthen their fluency with multiplication. They are welcome to use it at home too. 

ELA-  We will start focusing on point of view (first and third). In writing, we continue our opinion writing unit. 

Science- We will focus on Fossils. 

Social Studies- We will not focus on social studies.  

Related Arts Schedule

Monday- Music

Tuesday- PE

Wednesday- Science Lab

Thursday- Art

Friday- Computer Lab

Important Dates

Monday, November 22nd-26th-Thanksgiving Break 

Friday, December 3rd- 2nd Quarter Interim

Friday, December 17th- Student Half Day

Monday, December 19th- Friday, December 31st- Winter Break 

A Look Ahead

 Students enjoyed the Veteran's Day Video created by Mrs. Sadler and the fourth grade students on Thursday. It is located on your child's Thursday pathway, if you would like to watch it. Below is a picture of the class singing Star Spangled Banner with Mrs. Kenga, Mr. Williams and Ms. Sadler. Thank you to all the parents who have served our country! 

Pictures

School pictures are coming home in your child's Friday folder. Please look at them and read the directions on the back of the package, if you would like to purchase. If not, please send them back. Makeup pictures are on Tuesday, November 16th.

Curriculum

Math- We continue in Chapter 7: Round and Estimate Numbers. We will wrap up this chapter with a test on Friday.  If you would like to know what your child will be expected to do in this chapter, check out the Chapter 7 Family Letter.  The students continue to use Reflex to strengthen their fluency with multiplication. They are welcome to use it at home too. 

ELA-  We will be discussing how to summarize text. In writing, we continue our opinion writing unit. We are also focused on complete sentences and verbs. 

Science- We will focus on social studies.   

Social Studies- We will focus on Physical Features in our state, country and world next week.  

Related Arts Schedule

Monday- PE

Tuesday- Science Lab

Wenesday- Art

Thursday- Computer Lab

Friday- Music 

Important Dates

Monday,  November 15th- Last Day for Reading Counts for November 

Tuesday, November 16th- Fall Makeup Pictures

Friday, November 19th- Reading Counts Awards

Monday, November 22nd-26th-Thanksgiving Break 

A Look Ahead

Pumpkin Character Contest

Congrats to Hasani!! He won 2nd prize in the school pumpkin contest. He was rewarded with a bag full of goodies. 

Students found the area of their name in math this week. Look for your child's in their Friday Folder. Below is an example...

Students created personified superheros. Below is a picture of Jayla Leach's personified fork. They were so creative! 

Curriculum

Math- We continue in Chapter 6: Relate Area to Multiplication. We will wrap up the chpater with a test on Wednesday. Please look for the study guide to come home on Monday. We will move into Chapter 7: Round and Estimate Numbers. If you would like to know what your child will be expected to do in this chapter, check out the Chapter 7 Family Letter.  The students continue to use Reflex to strengthen their fluency with multiplication. They are welcome to use it at home too. 

ELA-  We will wrap up main idea with a test on Thursday. In writing, we continue our opinion writing unit. We read an opinion piece on why playing Roblox can benefit kids. There were a lot of opinions in the classroom about that topic. :)

Science- We will wrap up our focus on Habitat Changes by humans, animals and nature.  

Social Studies- We will focus on Physical Features in our state, country and world next week.  

Related Arts Schedule

Monday- PE

Tuesday- Science Lab

Wenesday- Art

Thursday- Computer Lab

Friday- Music 

Important Dates

Thursday, November 11th- Vetern's Day Celebration 

Monday,  November 15th- Last Day for Reading Counts for November 

Friday, November 19th- Reading Counts Awards

Monday, November 22nd-26th-Thanksgiving Break 

A Look Ahead

 Character Pumpkins

We have three students create a character pumpkin. They look great! We will find out the winners of the school contest at the end of next week. Great job!! Check them out below...

Tyler- Mickey and the Beanstalk

Camdyn- Harry Potter

Hasani- Pigeon 

Curriculum

Math- We start Chapter 6: Relate Area to Multiplication. If you would like to learn more about what your child will learn in this chapter, please read the Chapter 6 Family Letter. The students continue to use Reflex to strengthen their fluency with multiplication. They are welcome to use it at home too. 

ELA-  We will continue to focus on finding main idea in a text. In writing, we will start our opinion writing unit. 

Science- We will focus on Habitat Changes by humans, animals and the environment. 

Social Studies- We will focus on science next week. 

Related Arts Schedule

Monday- PE

Tuesday- Science Lab

Wenesday- Art

Thursday- Computer Lab

Friday- Music 

Important Dates

Thursday, November 11th- Vetern's Day Celebration 

Monday, November 22nd-26th-Thanksgiving Break 

 Boosterthon Fun 

We had a great time at the Boosterthon Fun Run today. Thank you for supporting the school and your child! The class can wear pajamas on Monday since we hit our $60 per lap class goal. Below are pictures from today and this week. 

Reading Counts Celebration

Congratulations to Tyler for earning over 100 Reading Counts points since the beginning of the year! The next Reading Counts celebration will be in the middle of November. Check out the LCEU Media Center website for more informaiton about Reading Counts. 

Benchmark Testing

We have first quarter benchmark testing on Tuesday and Wednesday and will be on a different schedule. Benchmark testing is for ELA and Math and is administered for instructional purposes only, they will not be used for grades. 

Curriculum

Math- We will wrap up Chapter 5: Patterns and Fluency with Multiplicaiton with a quiz on Thursday. If you would like to learn more about what your child will be learning, please read the Family Letter for Chapter 5. The students continue to use Reflex to strengthen their fluency with multiplication. They are welcome to use it at home too. 

ELA-  We will focus on finding main idea in a text. In writing, we will wrap up figurative language with a quiz on Friday. We will also focus on verbs. 

Science- We will focus on Habitat Changes by humans, animals and the environment. 

Social Studies- We will focus on science next week. 

Related Arts Schedule

Monday- Art

Tuesday- Computer

Wenesday- Music

Thursday- PE

Friday- Science Lab 

Important Dates

Tuesday, October 26th- ELA First Quarter District Benchmark Test 

Wednesday, October 27th- Math First Quarter District Benchmark Test

Friday, October 29th- Wear Pink 

Thursday, November 11th- Vetern's Day Celebration 

Monday, November 22nd-26th-Thanksgiving Break 

A Look Ahead

 Boosterthon

The Boostherthon Fun Run will be at 8:15 on Thursday morning. You are welcome to come cheer your child on while they run. It will be outside. Also, we are at $19 per lap as a class so we have earned a hat day and crazy sock day! The whole class will celebrate with both on Monday. Those who registered on Boosterthon looked comfy today in their pajamas! (I forgot to get a picture during the day so I was not able to include everyone since some students had already been dismissed.) 

Book Review

Studnets wrote a book review during their media center lesson. Mahciah's and Levi's are posted in the hallway for all to read. 

Curriculum

Math- We will start the lesson in Chapter 5: Patterns and Fluency with Multiplicaiton. The studnets will have a graded division assignment on Wednesday. If you would like to learn more about what your child will be learning, please read the Family Letter for Chapter 5. The students continue to use Reflex to strengthen their fluency with multiplication. They are welcome to use it at home too. 

ELA-  We started discussing theme last week and will continue. We will also focus on figurative language (metaphors, personification, similes and idoms). Students will write the final copy of their personal narrative. 

Science- We will focus on Habitat Changes by humans, animals and the environment. 

Social Studies- We will have a graded assignment on Tuesday, but nothing they need to study for. They will be completing an assignment called a One Pager. 

Related Arts Schedule

Monday- PE

Tuesday- Science Lab

Wenesday- Art

Thursday- No Related Arts

Friday- No School 

Important Dates

Wednesday, October 20th- End of 1st Nine Weeks, Fall Pictures

Thursday, October 21st- Half Day- Boosterthon Fun Run-8:15 3rd Grade 

Friday, October 22nd- No School 

Tuesday, October 26th- ELA First Quarter District Benchmark Test 

Wednesday, October 27th- Math First Quarter District Benchmark Test

A Look Ahead

Max's Stolen Burger

The students were dectives in math today and had to figure out which suspect stole Max's hamburger. They did GREAT!! 

Google Earth

The students really enjoyed exploring Google Earth today during social studies. 

Parent Conferences

If I have already met with you, please look for a sheet in your child's Friday folder with the information we discussed during the conference. It is your copy and you do not need to sign it at the bottom where it says parent signature. If you have not signed up for a conference and would like to do so, I still have a few spots open. Please use the link to sign up: https://signup.com/go/qRGTtqy

Scholastic Book Fair Orders

We would like to extend a tremendous thanks to everyone who supported the Scholastic Book Fair! We wanted to let you know that the Scholastic Book Fair Orders are delayed due a lack of warehouse staff. When your order ships, Scholastic will send you an email to confirm that your order is on its way. At the school level, we cannot track or see personal orders. We apologize for this delay.  

Curriculum

Math- We will continue discussing strategies to solve division problems in Chapter 4. The students will have a math test on Friday. Look for a study guide to be sent home in the middle of the week.  If you would like to learn more about what your child will be learning about with division, please read the Family Letter for Chapter 4. The students continue to use Reflex to strengthen their fluency with multiplication. They are welcome to use it at home too. 

ELA-  We will finish up our focus on character traits with a quiz on Wednesday. We are finising up our unit on personal narratives this week. 

Science- We will focus on social studies. 

Social Studies- We will focus on the continents and oceans and South Carolina Regions. 

Related Arts Schedule

Monday- PE

Tuesday- Science Lab

Wenesday- Art

Thursday- Computer Lab 

Friday- Music 

Important Dates

Tuesday, October 13th - Boosterthon Begins 

Wednesday, October 20th- End of 1st Nine Weeks, Fall Pictures

Thursday, October 21st- Half Day- Boosterthon Fun Run-8:15 3rd Grade 

Friday, October 22nd- No School 

A Look Ahead

BHS Athlete Leaders

We will have a Blythewood Athlete Leader in our classroom once a month. He/she will work with the students one on one and in small groups doing different activities. Bree was in our classroom this week for about an hour and worked on multiplication and reading. 

New Student

We welcomed a new student to our class! Paige is joining us from North Carolina. The students have done a great job of making her feel welcome. 

Curriculum

Math- We will continue discussing strategies to solve division problems in Chapter 4. If you would like to learn more about what your child will be learning about with division, please read the Family Letter for Chapter 4. The students continue to use Reflex to strengthen their fluency with multiplication. They are welcome to use it at home too. 

ELA-  We will focus on character traits. We will continue writing personal narratives with a focus writing a good beginning, middle and ending. 

Science- We will wrap our food chains with a quiz on Wednesday. 

Social Studies- We will focus on the continents and oceans. 

Related Arts Schedule

Monday- PE

Tuesday- Science Lab

Wenesday- Art

Thursday- Computer Lab 

Friday- Music 

Important Dates

Tuesday, October 13th - Boosterthon Begins 

Wednesday, October 20th- End of 1st Nine Weeks

Thursday, October 21st- Half Day- Boosterthon Fun Run

Friday, October 22nd- No School 

A Look Ahead

Thank you for sending in pictures of your child in differnet situations (birthdays, vacations, holidays etc). We are a little behind my plans so I will be using them early next week. If you did not have a chance to email me one, you still can!

Curriculum

Math- We will start discussing strategies to solve division problems with Chapter 1 Lessons 5-7 and Chapter 4. If you would like to learn more about what your child will be learning about with division, please read the Family Letter for Chapter 4. The students continue to use Reflex to strengthen their fluency with multiplication. They are welcome to use it at home too. 

ELA-  We will focus on drawing conclusions and then move into character traits.  The students will have a test covering the skills we have been discussing in class: context clues, answering and asking questions, drawing conclusions and predictions on Thursday. We will continue writing personal narratives about special people and places. They are doing a great job adding deatils and showing not telling their stories. 

Science- We will focus on Food Chains. 

Social Studies- We will focus on science next week. 

Related Arts Schedule

Monday- PE

Tuesday- Science Lab

Wenesday- Art

Thursday- Computer Lab 

Friday- Music 

Important Dates

Tuesday, October 13th - Boosterthon Begins 

Wednesday, October 20th- End of 1st Nine Weeks

Thursday, October 21st- Half Day- Boosterthon Fun Run

Friday, October 22nd- No School 

A Look Ahead

 7 Mindsets

We have been focused on Everything is Possible with a focus on Being Positive this week. We watched a video about a science experiement with plants. One plant was being "told" negative comments while another was being told "positive" comments. It is quite an interesting video. Check it out! 

Half Day- Early Dismissal 

Friday, October 24th is a half day for students. If you child will have a change in transportation for that day, please let me know. Thank you! 

Curriculum

Math- We continue to focus on multiplicaiton strategies in math and working in chapter 3.  If you would like more details about what your child will be learning, please read the Chapter 3 Family Letter. We will have a test on Chapter 3 on Friday. Look for a study guide to come home on Wednesday. It will be very similar to the last test. Your child has now been exposed to all multiplicaiton factors from 0-10. Please let your child use a strategy we have learned in class to solve mutliplication problems and hopefully they will start ot memorize them as well. Flash cards are a great way to practice as well as Reflex (a site we use in class for fluency). The studnets have been practicing addition and subtraction, but starting Monday I will be moving them to multiplication on the site. They will start with their 2 facts and once those are mastered will move on. 

ELA-  We will contine to focus on asking and answering literal questions before, during and after reading. We will continue writing personal narratives about special people and places. 

Science- We will not focus on science this week. 

Social Studies- We continue to focus on Mapping Skills. The studetns will have a quiz over mapping skills on Thursday. They will be able to use their notes in their yellow social studies notebook for the quiz.

Related Arts Schedule

Monday- Science Lab

Tuesday- Art

Wenesday- Computer Lab 

Thursday- Music

Friday- PE

Important Dates

Thursday, September 9th-September 17th- Virtual Book Fair 

Monday, September 20th- Interims- Nothing will be sent home so please check Parent Portal for your child's updated grades.

Friday, September 24th- Student Half Day- Dismissal at 11:30

Tuesday, October 13th - Boosterthon Begins 

Wednesday, October 20th- End of 1st Nine Weeks

Thursday, October 21st- Half Day- Boosterthon Fun Run

Friday, October 22nd- No School 

A Look Ahead

If you did not attend virtual parent orientation, please make sure you watch the recording and look at the presentation. There are some new procedures/opopurtunites as far as grades are concerned for your child that you need to be familar with. 

Next Week

I will be at school on Tuesday, Thursay and Friday next week as well as half a day on Wednesday. So happy to be returning for a majority of the week. Of course, this is if everything in my household stays the same. I will let you know my plans of the following week once those dates are definite since one of my sons cannot return until the 23rd. 

Reading Celebration

Congrats to Bryce for completing the Richland County Library summer reading challenge and enjoying a celebration today with the other students from Upper Campus! 

Curriculum

Math- We continue to focus on multiplicaiton strategies in math. We will be working in Chapter 3. If you would like more details about what your child will be learning, please read the Chapter 3 Family Letter (They are linked.) Students can start focusing on memorizing their facts with the factors of 0,1,2,5 and 10. 

ELA- We will wrap up our focus on context clues on Wednesday. We will start focusing on asking and answering literal questions before, during and after reading. We will also focus on nouns (common and proper) and making sure the students capatilize proper nouns in their writing. We will continue writing personal narratives. 

Science- We will wrap up our focus on Plant and Animal Habitats. The students will have a graded assignment on Tuesday, but will be allowed to use their notes. They started working on an animal research project that will be graded when completed. 

Social Studies- We continue to focus on Mapping Skills. 

Related Arts Schedule

Monday- Art

Tuesday- Computer Lab

Wenesday- Music

Thursday- PE

Friday- Science Lab

Important Dates

Thursday, September 9th-September 17th- Virtual Book Fair 

Monday, September 20th- Interims

Friday, September 24th- Student Half Day- Dismissal at 11:30

A Look Ahead

The students have done a great job of bringing their charged chromebooks to school each day. Thank you for making sure they come prepared! 

College Color Days

Everyone looked great in their college colors today.

Toys

Please remind your child that he/she should not be bringing toys to school. I have a lot of fidget gadgets being brought in, but are being used more as a toy. Also, if your child has a phone it needs to stay in his/her backpack during the school day. If it is taken out it will be taken away.  Thank your for reinforcing this at home with your child! 

Parent Orientation

I will host a virtual parent orientation on Thursday at 6 pm. I will be recording it in case you are unable to join. I will send out a Google Meet link on Tuesday or Wednesday for you to join. 

Friday Folders

Please remember to ask your child for their Green Friday Folder and send it back on Mondays. Your child has a couple graded assignments coming home. You are welcome to keep them.There is also a very important paper for third grade parents about the SC Read to Succeed Act. 

Curriculum

Math- We continue to focus on multiplicaiton strategies in math. We will be working in Chapter 3. If you would like more details about what your child will be learning, please read the Chapter 3 Family Letter (They are linked.) Studnets can start focusing on memorizing their facts with the factors of 0,1,2,5 and 10. We have a program to practice multiplicaiton fluency we are using at school, but your child could practice their facts with mutliplication flashcards at home. You can buy them or they can make some with index cards or squares of paper. 

ELA- We will continue focusing on context clues. I continue to read one on one with students to check for fluency and comprehension. We will continue writing personal narratives. 

Science- We continue to focus on Plant and Animal Habitats. 

Social Studies- We continue to focus on Mapping Skills. 

Related Arts Schedule

Monday- No School

Tuesday- Computer Lab

Wenesday- Music

Thursday- PE

Friday- Science Lab

Important Dates

Monday, September 6th- Labor Day- No School 

Thursday, September 9th- Parent Orientation 6pm (virtual)

Thursday, September 9th-September 17th- Virtual Book Fair 

Monday, September 20th- Interims

Friday, September 25th- Student Half Day- Dismissal at 11:30

A Look Ahead

 Friday Folders

Your child is coming home with a Friday Folder. Please ask your child for the folder, look through the folder and send back on Monday. Thanks! 

Media Center

Students attended their media center orientationon today. They love that the media center has 2 floors! Your child can check out up to 3 books at a time. Third grade is able to check out new books on Monday and Thursdays. Students are not able to take Reading Counts tests yet. 

Mrs. Medlock reading a book to the class in the media center. 

Hasani showing his book choices. 

Chromebook Insurance 

Please read the Communigator post about purchasing insurance for your child's chromebook. Please make sure you follow the school blog (Communigator) for important information. You can click on the Follow this Blog button on the top right corner to receive and email when the school posts information. 

Curriculum

Math- We will focus on multiplicaiton strategies in math. We will completed lessons 1-4 in Chapter 1 and started Chapter 2 today. We will have a math test over multiplication on Friday. Your child is welcome to take home his/her math workbook to practice the different lessons we have done, but I have not assigned homework. If you would like more information about that, please let me know. If you would like more details about what your child will be learning, please read the Chapter 1 Family Letter and Chapter 2 Family Letter. (They are linked.) 

ELA- We will review affixes (prefixes and sufixes) and move into the skill of using context clues to figure out the meaning of words. I continue to read one on one with students to check for fluency and comprehension. We will start writing personal narratives. 

Science- We continue to focus on Plant and Animal Habitats. 

Social Studies- We continue to focus on Mapping Skills. 

Related Arts Schedule

Monday- Computer Lab

Tuesday- Music

Wenesday- PE

Thursday- Science Lab

Friday- Art

Important Dates

Friday, September 3rd- College Colors Day

Monday, September 6th- Labor Day- No School 

Thursday, September 9th- Parent Orientation 6pm (virtual)

Thursday, September 9th-September 17th- Virtual Book Fair