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Dear Students and Parents,
January 27, 2012
MATH
We have
finally
begun taking
multiplication
timed tests.
The tests
are divided
into 4
sections…(0-3),
(4-6), (7-9)
and (Big
Test). The
first three
tests have
42 problems
and the Big
Test (0-9)
have 70
problems. I
will let you
know when we
begin our
division
facts.
Everyone
needs to
continue to
practice
multiplication
fact cards…they
will need to
be memorized
for 4th
grade.
We
will be reading “Two
Days in May” next
week. The vocabulary
& story tests will
be Thursday. The
spelling and DOL
tests will be
Friday.
TIMED TESTS
We
have really jumped
in to taking the
Multiplication Timed
Tests. Many students
are on 4’s – 6’s. It
will take
PRACTICE.
Students can use
class time to
practice, but they
will also need to
STUDY AT HOME.
Please
purchase
multiplication &
division fact cards
or you can make them
with index cards.
ALL STUDENTS will
need them to study!
ISAT PRACTICE
During the month of
February, we will be
completing Illinois
Standards
Achievement Tests (ISAT)
Practice tests
following all of the
ISAT rules. I am NOT
teaching to the
test, but since this
is the first year
the kiddos will be
taking standardized
tests, I want them
to get familiar with
testing procedures
and the time frame
they are allowed.
Keep in mind that we
discuss ISAT’s, test
taking procedures,
time limits and test
taking strategies
ALL YEAR!
Students DO NOT
need to stress out
during tests, but
they need to do
their very best to
show what they have
learned so far (K
thru this year).
Please send an
e-mail or note if
you have any
concerns.
I.S.A.T.
Volunteers
Volunteers are
needed! Each year I
ask for parents to
volunteer to bring
in a healthy snack
and drink for each
day during I.S.A.T.
testing. Having a
healthy snack helps
them feel a little
more comfortable
while making sure
they are not hungry
during testing. I
ask for low
sugar items
as sugar tends to
make us a bit more
active...past snacks
have been Cheeze-Its,
Animal Crackers,
Gold Fish, Granola
bars,
grapes/bananas, etc.
Milk, juice with low
sugar or bottled
water are good
choices for drinks.
Please send a note
or call if you are
interested in
volunteering. The
days needed are
Tuesday, March 6th
through Friday,
March 9th.
Thank you! PS...I
can store
snack/drinks in my
room if they do not
need to be
refrigerated…so you
can bring them in
early (closer to
ISAT’s)!
VALENTINE’S DAY
Please do not forget to bring in ONE WRAPPED box
NO LATER THAN Monday, Feb. 6th. Also, students will need to
bring in items to decorate their boxes…items might include sequence,
stickers, string, fuzzy balls, doilies, etc. NO LOSE GLITTER! I will also
have a few items to share with the kids.
SCIENCE
We will continue to
learn about the
Solar System. We
have begun writing
informational
paragraphs about the
different planets in
our Solar System
Books. Woo Hoo!
Students are
continuing to learn
about the White
House and Washington
D.C.
MARKET DAY
Regular Orders due - Tues., Jan. 31st, 2012 (Internet by 11 PM)
PICK UP in gym - Monday, Feb. 6th, 4:30 - 5:30 SHARP
Acct. # 27774 if
ordering online
Do not send
payments with order...pay online or pay when you pick-up order. Checks
made payable to Lemonade.
With warmest
regards,
Barbie Linton
3rd Grade Teacher
Maryville School
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Copyright 2012 by Barbie Linton, 3rd
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