3rd Grade News
Ms. Ramsey's Weekly Newsletter January 22, 2016
CURRICULUM CORNER
Reading and ELA: Review all reading, phonics, conventions in Unit 3. Init 2 Benchmark test Friday.
Writing: Compare/ Contrast Essay
Social Studies:.
Chapter 3: America’s First People and Early Explorers
Science:
Chapter 5 Ecosystems
Reading Logs and AR Goals due January 29, 2016
1, January Reading Logs/Reflections:
Many students have already met their goals. By Friday, your child should have read 3 books, completed 3 reflections logs, and taken 3 corresponding AR quizzes to their books. Scoring an 80% of higher shows true comprehension of the book.
2. AR Goals:
If they meet their goals by Friday, they will receive a dress down day at the beginning of February!
IMPORTANT DATES
January 25 - School-wide Soccer Tournament Begins
January 27th- 100 Day of School!
January 29- Unit 3 Reading and Language Benchmark Tests
January 30 - Deadline for Year Book Cover Design Entries
January 31 - Regional Technology Fair Hosted by FSA
February 3- Invent an Animal Project due
February 4- Chapter 3 Social Studies Test
February 5- Re-enrollment forms due
February 10- Chapter 5 Ecosystems Test
February 12- Class Valentines Day celebration
February 15 - NO SCHOOL
February 25th - Field Trip to Alliance Theater
Soccer Tournament Starts MONDAY!
For those of you who signed up, our soccer tournament starts on Monday! All of the information below was also sent to you in an email earlier this week.
The soccer games will start at 4:35pm in the gym. All students on the playing teams for that day should change clothes before arriving to the gym to play their game. The dates are Monday, January 25th to Monday, February 8th. It will span over two full weeks with the championship being on the Monday of the third week. As teams are eliminated, we will continue to share an updated schedule with you.
It will be a double elimination bracket with the games lasting 35 minutes with a 5 minute break between each 15 minute halves. There is 10 minutes scheduled between each game just in case students need more than 5 minutes to get to the second game, or if we have a tie, we can do PKs (penalty kicks) until we get a winner.
Parents are welcome to come watch their children play!
We are excited to announce that we will be holding a Maker Faire at FSAPS this semester! A Maker Faire is the best Show (and Tell) on Earth! It is a festival of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness.
All students are invited to create a project to display at our school Maker Faire to be held on our campus. The two documents below contain all the details for participation. We would like for students to submit project proposals to their Science teacher by Friday, February 5th. These proposals can change! However, in order to participate you must have one turned in by Friday, February 5th.
Students who participate will.......
- 1- Earn 10 points extra credit added to a test in their Science class ( No placement is required to earn 10 points)
- 2- Have a chance to win an EXCITING award and a cash prize!
- - Elementary School:
Kindergarten-2nd Grade Prizes include - LEGO sets, craft sets, and Snap Circuits
3rd-5th Grade Prizes include - LEGO sets, craft sets, Snap Circuits
- - Middle School:
1st Place - $100 Amazon Gift Card
2nd Place - $75 Amazon Gift Card
3rd Place $50 Amazon Gift Card
Is your child interested in participating? We hope so! Please do the following.....
1. Fill out the Maker Faire Project Proposal Form attached to this email and turn it in to your Science teacher by Februrary 5th.
2. Use the Maker Project Packet attached to work on your project throughout the semester and bring it to school no later than Monday, April 25th.
Re-enrollment for 2016-2017
Jackets
STUDY ISLAND
There are assignments posted for all content areas (Reading/ELA, Science, Social Studies, and Math). These assignments align with GPS standards. Assignments are available for the month of January!
**If your child completes ALL January assignments in ALL subjects they have me as their teacher, I will give them 3 bonus points in their lowest class average :)
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SYMBALOO EDU RESOURCES
Below are some more Symbaloo links for your child!
Mrs. Houston and I's 3rd grade Resources
http://edu.symbaloo.com/shared/AAAAAwQrGCQAA41_WBN4jg==
Reading/Spelling
http://edu.symbaloo.com/mix/reading-spellingsymbaloo
Elementary Science Resources
http://edu.symbaloo.com/mix/elementaryscience2
Elementary Math
http://edu.symbaloo.com/mix/elementarymath1
Grades 3-5 Resources
http://edu.symbaloo.com/mix/3-5-sites
Another Teacher's symbaloo that is excellent!!
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Ms. Chelsea Ramsey
Fulton Science Academy Private School
Serving Advanced and Gifted Students
Email: cramsey@fultonscienceacademy.org
Location: 3035 Fanfare Way, Alpharetta, GA, United States
Phone: 678- 366-2555