We are almost at the finish line and still learning
each day -- really! (As I learned when I ran track, you keep running all the way THROUGH that finish line!!!) The enthusiasm the children have shown over their "Center Work" (Math, Vocabulary, Geography and
Language Arts) is awesome! They take such pride in "showing what they know." Students used their
expertise on "their states" to put together small
group presentations/tourism brochures on the region to
which their state belongs. The children also shared their "My Hero" Power Point presentations with the
rest of the class -- thank you to Mrs. Hughes (and for the yummy brownies too)!
On another note, we are collecting the text books for summer storage and we need more PAPER GROCERY BAGS -- about a dozen. Thanks so much to those who sent them in today.
Finally, it has been a pleasure and a privilege to
teach your children. They are a joy, and I love each one of them! Thank you for all your support and all your kindness and generosity throughout the year.
May our Lord bless and keep you and your families,
Mrs. Straub ;)
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8 June 2009
Great CELERY Experiment: You may wish to ask your
child about our celery experiment and what they observed about how the dyed water travels UP the stalk, which color seemed to travel the best/most clearly seen, etc.
MAPS: If your child borrowed one of my National Geographic Maps for his/her state project, please have them bring it in tomorrow. Thanks. And thanks to those who already gave them to me!
USA T-SHIRTS: These should have come home yesterday.
They should be washed in cold water. I throw mine in the dryer, though you may wish to hang them to dry. I have done this project for years (from when my son was a toddler!) and they wash and wear quite well. The signatures on the back are in Sharpie marker.
PAPER GROCERY BAGS: Please send your child in with
one (or several paper bags) for us to pack away the text books over the summer. Thanks so much.
RECORDERS: Please wash and return tomorrow
OR
Send in $6.00 if you can't find/
want to purchase your child's recorder
Have a blessed night!
-Mrs. Straub :)
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4 June 2009
Spelling: Ch. 34 Test
Math: p. 109
Thank you to everyone who made USA Day such a success! You are the best! (We will make our
US Flag t-shirts tomorrow!) God bless the USA!!!!!
And God bless you all. ;)
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3 June 2009
Spelling: Test Fri. on Ch. 34
Don't forget "Celebrate USA Day" tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!
Spelling: --pp. 208 and 209
-- Test Fri. on Ch. 34
S.S.: "USA Day" is Thursday!!
--You may wish to bring in a treat
or food from your State Project
state or from American
Cuisine in general.
THIS IS ENTIRELY OPTIONAL! :)
FYI, I am bringing in salty snacks
and drinks.
--You may wish to add
something "American" to your
uniform to celebrate this
day, such as a hat,
red/white/blue hair
ribbon, flag
pin, etc.
AGAIN, this is optional.
*Thanks to those who brought in their recorders.
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1 June 2009
Math: -p. 439, sets A, B & E
-Test Wed. on Ch. 15, Lessons 1, 2 and 6
Lang. Arts: Quiz on poetry terms tomorrow (matching)
Spelling: -pp. 206 & 207
-Test Fri. on Ch. 34
S.S.: "USA Day" is Thursday!!
--You may wish to bring in a treat
or food from your State Project
state or from American
Cuisine in general.
THIS IS ENTIRELY OPTIONAL! :)
FYI, I am bringing in salty snacks
and drinks.
--You may wish to add
something "American" to your
uniform to celebrate this
day, such as a hat,
red/white/blue hair
ribbon, flag
pin, etc.
AGAIN, this is optional.
Please wash and bring in recorders if you have not done so already! Thanks!
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29 May 2009
Math: p. 107
Thank you to everyone who made my birthday so special! It was a GREAT surprise and the children (and their generous parents!!!) just did a tremendous job with everything!!!!
Enjoy the weekend, Mrs. Straub ;)
28 May 2009
Spelling: Test on Ch. 33
From Mrs. Hornseth, Music Teacher:
Please remind the students to bring in their RECORDERS
next week. They need to be taken apart and put on the
upper rack of their dishwashers. If the joints are
stiff when they try to put them back together, the
joints can be rubbed with a tiny bit of vaseline or
vegetable oil. Thank you.
**Thanks to the children who have already returned the recorders.**
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27 May 2009
**State Project DUE tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Spelling: --pp. 202 & 203
-- Test on Ch. 33 Fri.
Math: -p. 103
--Get test signed ad return
Wash RECORDER and bring back! Thanks!
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26 May 2009
S.S.: Test on State Capitals and Abbrev. for the WEST
tomorrow (you can use Flashcards on
Schoolnotes to study)
Spelling: -pp. 200 and 201
-Test on Ch. 33 Fri.
Math: p. 102
Music: Wash your RECORDER in the dishwasher (yes!)
and return to school to hand in
***STATE PROJECT is due Thursday, 5/28!!!***
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22 May 2009
S.S.: Test on State Capitals and Abbrev. for the WEST
on WEDNESDAY, 5/27 (I do NOT
want to give h.w. over the
Memorial Day weekend!!!!)
Dear God,
Please bless and keep our soldiers, living
and dead, and watch over them and their families.
Amen.
I hope that your Memorial Day is a wonderful time with family and friends, parades, fireworks (at Wolftrap!), barbeques and whatever else you enjoy. -Mrs. S. ;)
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21 May 2009
Spelling: Test on Ch. 32 tomorrow
Reading: Read for 15 min.
S.S.: Test on WEST on Tuesday, 5/26 on state
capitals and abbreviations
(Flashcards are on Schoolnotes)
State Project is due next Thursday, 5/28!!!
Enjoy this amazing weather!
God bless you,
Mrs. Straub ;)
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20 May 2009
Spelliing: -p. 198
Ch. 32 test Fri.
Reading: -Read for 15 min.
-Reading Pr. Book, p. 157 and p. 168
**Remember that your State Project is due next Thursday!!!**
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19 May 2009
Spelling: --pp. 195 and 196 (no "writing" page
this week)
--Ch. 32 test Friday
(My 4th grade Spelling class is on Ch.
33; sorry for the confusion on
last night's homework. Everyone
got credit for the homework
that was turned in.)
Enjoy the fabulous weather!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
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18 May 2009
Math: --Bring dry erase markers
--Ch. 14 test tomorrow
Spelling: --put Ch. 32 words in ABC order
--Ch. 32 test Friday
Lang. Arts: --Grammar Pr. Book, p. 137 (if you did
not finish in class and p. 139
--Reading Pr. Book, p. 164 and 164A
***State Project is due 5/28/09: don't wait until
the last minute!
***Bring in your Smoothie order form by Wed.
if you would care to order them.
Form is coming home today!
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15 May 2009
"Thank you" parents and the amazing Mrs. Baxter for an awesome Field Day!!!!!
***Please bring back your inform, persuade and entertain paragraphs if you brought them home last night when you were here for the concert. Thanks!***
All boxtops are due tomorrow.
Wear PE uniform for FIELD DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Field Day will be held rain or shine.)
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11 May 2009
Math: -p. 99
-2 tests to be signed by a parent and
returned
Spelling: pp. 188 and 189, Test on Ch. 31 THURS.
Health: Study for quiz tomorrow
If your birthday is/was in April, May, Nov., or Dec., there is a DRESS DOWN DAY --for our class only --TOMORROW! (We missed it earlier.) :)
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7 May 2009
Spelling: Test
Math: p. 97 (assigned yesterday!) is due
Health: Study for quiz Tues.
**If your S.S. test is marked "Correct and Return,"
corrections are due Monday! **
Thank you to Mrs. Coate, Mrs. Campbell, Mr. Wood, and
Mr. and Mrs. Armas for chaperoning the Field Trip today. Only a few rain drops, one black snake and lots of water and old time music! The children loved meeting Nell and Dolly (the mules) and watching the boat workers (Silas Mariner, Millie and Oscar among
others) navigate the locks. I heard at least one student exclaim, "This was the best day ever!" It truly was a fun way to step back in time. Now we are writing about our boat trip from the point of view of the mules! You'll get to see the children's mule stories and diaries on display in Room 3 on Spring Concert night....
God bless you all,
Mrs. Straub
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6 May 2009
Spelling: p. 181, Test Fri.
Lang. Arts: p. 125 Gr. Pr. Book
Math: p. 97 due Fri.
Health: Study for quiz Tues.
Box tops (last time for rest of year) are due Friday,
May 15th.
FIELD TRIP tomorrow! Wear reg. uniform with sneakers; bring snack to be eaten in class; bring sack lunch, no glass! Thank you!!!
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5 May 2009
Spelling: p. 178 ONLY, Test Fri.
Lang. Arts: p. 124 Grammar Pr. Bk.
Reading: pp. 143 and 146 if you did not finish
them in class
SS: Quiz on Midwest States, Caps, Abbrev.
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4 May 2009
Math: Ch. 13 test tomorrow
Spelling: -pp. 176 and 177
-Test Friday
Lang. Arts: Grammar Book, p. 122 if you did
not finish in class
SS: Quiz on states/caps and abbrev. Wed. for
MIDWEST states
We let the butterflies free today -- the children had mixed emotions. The insects were no longer thriving. You may wish to ask your child what thriving means. :)
Have a great night and God bless you,
Mrs. Straub
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1 May 2009
Math: -Book, p. 378
-Ch. 13 test Tuesday
Social Studies: The children selected their states for the upcoming state projects and began their research today. More to come re project details. They are very excited.
***If you wish, you may bring in: mallow, dandelion,thistle or aster for the butterflies. We are trying to see if we can continue the life cycle another time by providing the environment for them lay eggs.***
Have a blessed weekend,
Mrs. Straub :)
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30 April 2009
Math: Workbook, p. 95
Spelling: Test on Ch. 28
*Remember, you can bring something in about VA (postcard) or about you (picture), to include in our envelope going to the children in WI.*
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29 April 2009
Math: Workbook, p. 93
Spelling: -pp. 173 and 174
-Ch. 28 Test Fri.
From Mrs. Hornseth: Wear bright, colorful clothes for the concert -- the children have a Mexican theme.
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27 April 2009
PE tomorrow!!! (and Wed.! to make up for last week) Wear your PE uniform. Thanks!
Spelling: pp. 170 and 171, ch. 28 test Fri.
Math: Sign papers that are coming home today for
Mrs. Park, and return. Thank you!
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24 April 2009
Math: Worksheet
Enjoy the weekend and be prepared for testing again on Monday morning. Monday and Tuesday tests are in Math.
God bless you,
Mrs. Straub!
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23 April 2009
Spelling: Test
*Bring in your Field Trip Permission Slip please. Thank you to those who have returned them.
*Be ready for more testing Friday morning! You can do it!
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22 April 2009
Spelling: Write a sentence using three of your
spelling words. Your sentence needs
to make sense even if it is silly!
Bring in your Field Trip Permission Slip please. Thank you to those who have returned them.
Remember, get a good night's rest, eat a healthy breakfast tomorrow and be ready for another good testing day. :)
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21 April 2009
Math: Workbook, p 91
Spelling: Put spelling words in alphabetical order
(to hand in)
Field Trip permission slips!
Please bring in TWO sharpened no. 2 pencils. Get a good night's rest, eat a healthy breakfast tomorrow and be ready for a good testing day. ;)
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20 April 2009
Math: Workbook, pp. 89 -90
Reading: Read for 15 min.
Spelling: pp. 164-165, Test Fri. on Ch. 27
FIELD TRIP: PERMISSION SLIPS for our boat ride on the
C & O Canal are coming home today (on light blue
paper). They will be in the Takehome Folders or if
your child did not have his/hers in the Backpacks.
Please fill out and return by Friday, April 24th.
Thank you. And a big "thank you" to the parents who
are chaperoning!
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9 April
Over the break, practice the times tables and don't forget to read! :)
May you have a happy and blessed Easter!
In Our Risen Lord,
Mrs. Straub
p.s. The Resurrection Eggs we used in class today seemed to be a hit. In each egg is a symbol of Christ's Passion. The last egg is empty to symbolize the empty tomb.
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8 April
Math: Practice Times Tables over Break
Reading: Read for 15 min.
Spelling: --pp. 162-163
--Ch. 26 Test tomorrow
Dear Parents,
Today was our class Christian Seder/Passover meal. Your children did a wonderful job commemorating how the Jews celebrated Passover. You may wish to ask your child what the various foods of the meal
symbolize:
Maror (horseradish root) symbolizes the bitterness of
the past suffering of the Jews of Egypt,
Mahtzoh (unleavened bread) symbolizes that the dough
used by the fleeting Israelites had no time to rise,
Haroset (apple, nut, spice mixture) symbolizes the
mortar the Jews used in carrying out the Pharoah's
labor,
Green herb (parsley) symbolizes the growth of
Springtime,
Egg symbolizes new life,
Lamb symbolizes the Lamb of God, the sacrifice of our Lord, and
Grape Juice symbolizes wine and of course, blood.
Also today, the children got to experience the Living Stations reenacted by the 8th grade. It was a moving experience!
God bless your evening,
Mrs. Straub ;)
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7 April
Math: --WkBk., p. 88
--Quiz Wed.
Reading: --Read for 15 min.
--Finish #5 Reading Packet if you did
not already complete it in class
Spelling: pp. 160-161, Ch. 26 Test Thursday
**Please bring electric/battery candles IF you already
have them, for our Christian Seder/Passover meal
tomorrow. Thanks!
Math: Worksheet
Reading: Read for 15 min.
Health: Review your digestion facts for Monday
(Remember, you will be leading the younger grades
through the digestive system set up in the gym!)
S.S.: We will be studying the Midwest Region next.
The state capitals and abbreviations are on
Schoolnotes under "Flashcards."
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1 April 2009
Math: Workbk. p. 84
Reading: Read for 15 min.
Spelling: pp. 156 and 157, Ch. 25 Test Fri.
Please bring in your biography book if you forgot! Thank you!
Picture Day is tomorrow (if you chose to have your child's picture taken this Spring).
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31 March 2009
Math: Workbk. p. 83
Reading: Read for 15 min.
Spelling: pp. 154 and 155, Ch. 25 Test Fri.
S.S.: Test on the Southern states, abbrev. and
caps. ONLY tomorrow
FLASHCARDS FOR SOUTHERN STATES, ABBREV. AND
CAPS ARE ON SCHOOLNOTES!
*Please bring back your biography books -- thank you!
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30 March 2009
Math: Workbk. p. 82
Reading: -Read for 15 min.
-Book Rep. due tomorrow
Language Arts: Grammar Book, pp.
Spelling: pp. 152 and 153, Ch. 25 Test Fri.
S.S.: Test on the Southern states, abbrev. and
caps. ONLY tomorrow
FLASHCARDS FOR SOUTHERN STATES, ABBREV. AND
CAPS ARE ON SCHOOLNOTES!
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27 March 2009
Math: Worksheet due Monday
Reading: -Read for 15 min.
-Book Rep. due Tuesday
-Reading Book, p. 81 "Find Out
More" due Monday
S.S.: If you are retaking the S.S. test on the NE
states, abbrev. and caps., remember the retake
is Mon.
FLASHCARDS FOR SOUTHERN STATES, ABBREV. AND CAPS ARE ON SCHOOLNOTES!
Have a good weekend! -Mrs. Straub :)
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26 March 2009
Math: Worksheet due Monday
Reading: -Read for 15 min.
-Book Rep. due Tuesday
-Reading Practice Book pp. 129
and 132
-Reading Book, p. 81 "Find Out
More" due Monday
Spelling: Ch. 23 test
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25 March 2009
Math: Ch. 18 Test (Lessons 1-4 only)
Reading: -Read for 15 min.
-Book Rep. due Tuesday
-Reading Practice Book pp. 130
and 131
Reading Book, p. 81 "Find Out
More" due Monday
Lang. Arts: Grammar Book, p. 150 and 170 if you did not finish in class
Spelling: -pp. 144 and 145 in book
-Ch. 23 test Fri.
Spanish: Map of S.A. due tomorrow
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24 March 2009
Math: *BOOK -- p. 517, sets A, B and C only
*Ch. 18 Test (Lessons 1-4 only) THURS.
Reading: -Read for 15 min.
-Book Rep. due Tuesday
-Reading Practice Book pp. 126 and
127 (for Computer A only!)
Spelling: -pp. 142 and 143 in book
-Ch. 23 test Fri.
S.S.: Quiz on NORTHEAST states, abbrev. and caps. --
use S.S. Journal and/or Schoolnotes flashcards
Spanish: Map of S.A.!
Dear Parents,
The children enjoyed the Lenten Tradition of making pretzels today. You may wish to ask your child why Jesus chose to come to us in the bread -- what is the significance of wheat, dying and rising, etc. Also, you could ask them why pretzels are shaped as they are.
Among other things, we continue our study of the Northeast states; Life Cycles; Punctuation; Writing to Persuade, Inform and Entertain as well as Cause and Effect.
Have a good evening and God bless you,
Mrs. Straub
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23 March 2009
Math: -p. 124 in wkbk.
-Tests signed!
Spelling: -pp. 140 and 141 in book
-Ch. 23 test Fri.
Reading: -Read for 15 min.
Reading Practice Book, p. 126 and 127
(for Computer B only!)
-Book Report due Tuesday, 3/31
S.S.: Quiz Wed. on NE states -- state abbrev. and
capitals ONLY
-- use S.S. journal and
flashcards on
schoolnotes
Spanish: Map of S.A.
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20 March 2009
Math: -wkbk. p. 123
-Some children have other math due -- you
know who you are!
-Bring Dry Erase Markers!
Reading: -Read for 15 min.
-Bk. Rep. due 3/31
Spanish: Map of S.A. due Wed.
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19 March 2009
Math: Wkbk., p. 122 (Bring dry erase markers)
Reading: -Read for 15 min.
-Bk. Rpt. due 3/31
Lang. Arts: pp. 124 - 125 in Rdg. Pr. Bk.
p. 122 for extra credit
Spelling: Test
S.S./Science: Test corrections due tomorrow if
you missed 4 or more
Spanish: Map of S.A. due Wed.
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18 March 2009
Math: -Wkbk. p. 121
-Bring Dry Erase Markers
Reading: -Read for 15 min.
-BkRpt. due 3/31
Lang. Arts: pp. 120 - 121 in Rdg. Pr. Bk.
Spelling: -pp. 138 and 139
-Test Fri.
S.S./Science: -Retake SS. test tomorrow
-Test corrections due FRI. if
you missed 4 or more
Spanish: quiz tomorrow
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17 March 2009
Math: no homework!
Lang. Arts: -Ex. in Eng. pp. 111, 112 (A-D ONLY)
-Come in with any questions!
-Test -- look over pp. 135,137,
141-142 of Ex. in Eng. for
additional review
Social Studies: -Test corrections if you missed 4
or more -- due Friday!
-RETAKES if your paper
says, "retake" are on Thurs,
Science: Test corrections if you missed 4 or
more -- due Friday
(No Retakes)
Spelling: pp. 136-137, test Fri. (Ch. 22)
Reading: -Read for 15 min.
-Biography Book Report due 3/31
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16 March 2009
Math: -Unit Test tomorrow on Ch. 8- 11
-Bring Dry Erase Markers
Language Arts: -Test Wed. on Punc., Caps., Abbrev.
-Ex. in Eng.: p. 108, #3-5,
Finish p. 109,
p. 110
Spelling: p. 134 and 135, Test Fri. (Ch. 22)
Reading: -Read for 15 min.
-Biography, Book Report due 3/31
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12 March 2009
Math: -p. 318 in Book
-Unit Test (Ch. 8 - 11) Tuesday
-Bring Dry Erase Markers
Reading: -Read for 15min.
-Biography Book Report due 3/31
Lang. Arts: -Test on Punctuation, Capitalization and
Abbrev. on Wed., 3/18
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11 March 2009
Math: -Worksheet
-Bring Dry Erase Markers!
Reading: -Read for 15 min.
-Bio. Book Rep. due Tues., 3/31
Spelling: -Test Thurs.
Lang. Arts: -p. 107 in Ex. in Eng.
-Punc., Abbrev. and Capitaliz. Test
on Wed., 3/18
Health: Find 2 more digestive facts for Tues.
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10 March 2009
Math: -Book p. 314 -- odds only
-Ch. 11 Test tomorrow
-Bring dry erase marker
Reading: -Read for 15min.
-Biography Book Report due 3/31
Spelling: -pp. 133 and 134
-Test Thursday
Language Arts: Finish Voyages assignment IF you did
not finish in class pp. 376-379,
Ex., 2,3,5 (write out #5) and
Practice Power
(write out)
Health: 2 more digestion facts (from net if you're
allowed to go on it with Mom and Dad)
for Tuesday
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27 Feb. 2009
Math: Worksheet
Science: Quiz on Sequences Only (study notes and
drawings in Science Journal and look over
Ch. 1 re: sequences) on FRIDAY!
(I had this incorrectly on the Homework
Board for Tuesday.)
Health: Finish Digestion Paper
S.S.: Test TUESDAY!
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26 Feb. 2009
Math: Test on Ch. 10
Spelling: Test on Ch. 20
S.S.: p. 339, Questions 2,3, and 5 in complete
sentences to hand in
Health: Finish Digestion paper
ON THE HORIZON: -Science Quiz Friday, 3/6
on sequencing (tomorrow's lesson)
-S.S. Test on Tuesday, 3/3 (Ch. 12,
focus on #3-7 and #11-13 on pp.
338 & 339)
**Scholastic Book order due tomorrow. Thanks!
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25 Feb. 2009
Math: -Book p. 282 odds only. Do this on a sheet
of paper with name, number, date and
page number.
-Ch. 10 Test Fri.
Spelling: -pp. 124 & 125
-Ch. 20 Test Fri.
**Scholastic Book Orders due Friday (2/27)
**Reminder: The children are to wear their
Lenten Purple Crosses (handed out today)
on their sweaters each day of Lent
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24 Feb. 2009
Math: -p. 72 in wkbk.
-Test Fri.
Spelling: -pp. 122 & 123
-Ch. 20 Test Fri.
Lang. Arts: Ex. in Engl. p. 103 A & B
**Full Uniform tomorrow for Ash Wednesday Mass (girls can wear shorts under uniforms) including shoes
(not sneakers)
**Please bring Wed. Folders in
**Scholastic Book Orders due Friday (2/27)
**Please sign up your daughter for Girls on the Run
on-line if you are interested (fliers have gone home)
Dear Parents,
The children are doing an amazing job presenting their
Culture Kits! The Kits turned out really well with so many unusual, creative items from Israeli stamps to actual sugar canes to a Chinese dragon to cornflour fritters. We even had one person do the presentation in the accent of the country! Many discussions have
been prompted as well, including one about WWII. I look forward to tomorrow when I hear there will be costumes and (more) music! This "culture sharing" ties in with our study of the U.S. as a nation of immigrants.
Have a blessed evening,
Mrs. Straub
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23 Feb. 2009
Math: -pp. 70 & 71
-Ch. 10 Test Friday
Lang. Arts: -Ex. in Eng. p. 101, Ex. B and
p. 102, Ex. B
-Culture Kit Book Rep. due tomorrow
-Practice giving your report to
someone at home and ask their
advice on your presentation
Spelling: Ch. 20 Test Fri. (no spelling h.w. tonight)
Dear Parents,
Thank you to all who helped with and donated to the Ice Cream Sundae Party on Friday!
A few notes:
1. Please remind your child to bring back his/her
Wed. Folder
2. Please remind your child to return the library
book(s)
he/she used for the Culture Kit
3. If you would like your daughter to participate in GIRLS ON THE RUN, please make sure you sign her up
on line very soon. They are nearing the deadline for this wonderful, virtue-filled program.
God bless you all.
In Christ,
Mrs. Straub
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20 Feb. 2009
Math: pp. 68 & 69 in h.w. book
Lang. Arts: Culture Kits due Tues.
Have a good weekend! ;)
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19 Feb. 2009
Math: Workbook pp. 66 & 67 (& bring in old sock if
you forgot!)
Reading: Read for 15 min.
Lang. Arts: -Ex. in Eng., p. 100
-Culture Kit Book Rep. due 2/24
Spelling: -pp. 120 and 121
-Test!
S.S.: p. 335, #2-5 in complete sentences to hand in
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17 February 2009
Math: -Worksheet
-Bring in an old sock (to be used on dry
erase board)
Religion: -Write out the Luminous Mysteries 2 X in
cursive to hand in tomorrow (on p. 209
in your religion book if you forgot
your paper)
-Luminous Mystery Quiz Thurs. (memorize
them)
Spelling: -pp. 116 & 117 (Ch. 19)
-Test Friday
Reading: Read for 15 min.
Dear Parents,
We are off to a good start this week. The children are memorizing the Luminous Mysteries. (Then, during Lent, we will focus in on the Sorrowful Mysteries.) In Science, we are studying how plants live and grow. In Social Studies, we continue our study of the West. Also, the children have been preparing a very special project for the Gala in which they are practing their Writing skills.
The children enjoyed their pizza lunch (and caffeine-free Sierra Mist) today. This was earned for keeping our room clean and tidy.
The Multiplication Ice Cream Sundae Celebration is Friday. Thank you to all who bought items and to those volunteering to help out.
God bless you,
Mrs. Straub ;)
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13 Feb. 2009
No Homework!
**Reminder: Pizza Lunch Tuesday for the class!
(No need to bring a lunch.)
Happy Valentines Day! May the Sacred Heart of Jesus bless and keep you all,
Mrs. Straub
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12 Feb. 2009
Reading: Read for 15 min.
Math: -p. 66 in h.w. book
-keep reviewing mult. facts so you know them
in your sleep!
Lang. Arts: -Correct your Adverb Quiz by TOMORROW
if it says "Correct and Return" on it
-Culture Kit Book Report due 2/24
S.S.: Test Corrections due TOMORROW if you missed
6 or more
Art: Bring in Scotch tape for tomorrow's art project!
Have a great night! - Mrs. Straub :)
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11 Feb. 2009
Reading: Read for 15 min.
Math: -p. 65 in h.w. book
-if you are doing a packet, complete the
first packet to hand-in tomorrow
- Keep studying mult. facts if you need to
retake tests and also to make sure that
you know them!
Lang. Arts: -Adverb Quiz tomorrow
- Culture Kit Book Report due Tues, 2/24
(handed out today) Use the book(s)
provided in class today
ART: Bring scotch (clear) tape for Art on Fri.
*No Spelling this week*
Dear Parents,
A couple of notes on upcoming class events:
1. Pizza Lunch for the class (as a reward for keeping the class clean) will be Tuesday, Feb. 17th Drinks will be provided.
2. Friday, Feb. 20th will be the Multiplication Celebration Ice Cream Sundae Party at 12:45.
Enjoy the wonderfully warm weather! May God bless your families in a special way this day,
Mrs. Straub :)
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10 February 2009
Reading: Read for 15 min.
Math: p. 64 in h.w. book
(no h.w. if you are doing a packet)
Lang. Arts: Adverb quiz Thurs.
P**lease bring a stamp tomorrow if you forgot.
**The Valentine List went home yesterday -- it should have been in your child's Green Takehome folder.
Thank you and God bless you,
Mrs. Straub :)
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9 February 2009
Reading: Read for 15 min.
Math: Study multiplication -- review facts, study
for any retakes you need to do
Language Arts: -Adverb quiz Thursday
-p. 90 in Ex. in Eng.
Science: Test Corrections if you missed 7 or more
(due tomorrow, remember, you get 1/2 point
added to your score for each correction)
**Bring a stamp tomorrow if you forgot (so we can mail
your letter!)
**Please bring back your signed report card if you
have not -- I am missing 5
**Please bring in your baby picture or a color copy if
you have not yet done so. Thank you!
Dear Parents,
Thank you so much for all your prayers and well wishes. I am back and so far so good! On Friday, we are having a small Valentine celebration, but we are not to have class parties, so I will bring in goodies for the children and they are welcome to bring in treats or valentines to exchange (if you wish). A class list will be coming home tomorrow for this purpose. God bless you.
In Christ,
Mrs. Straub
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22 January 2009
Math: -X 9 test
-Retakes of X 3 and X 6 tomorrow or Monday
(let me know when you are ready to retake)
S.S.: Test on Ch. 10 THE MIDWEST: use Review Sheet,
journal and text
**Lang. Arts: Adjectives Test Monday
**Our Spelling Bee was down to the wire between two amazing spellers! You may wish to ask your child about it. The class displayed wonderful sportsmanship and support of each other. It was a beautiful thing to witness all the "good job!" and "it's okay" comments.
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21 January 2009
Math: -study for X 9 test on Fri.
-study for retake of X 8 tomorrow (if you need
to!)
**X 3 and X 6 tests will be returned tomorrow
Lang. Arts: p. 79 in Ex. in English
S.S.: test Friday
"If I were President Obama" Orange Handouts -- if you did not bring it in, bring it in tomorrow.
SPELLING BEE tomorrow in class! (No regular Spelling
this week!)
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16 January 2009
Math: Study for X 3 and X 6 quizzes on Wed.-- target
practice sheets went home today if your
child wishes to use them to study
"If I were President Obama..." Orange Handout:
1. Select your "3 things" from the list
we came up with in class, or from
your own ideas
2. Write them in the spaces on Orange Handout
3. Bring Handout back to school Wed.
**S.S. Review has been sent home -- yellow handout
Dear Parents,
We have been learning Jesus' miracles and how they
reflect the coming of the Kingdom, particularly how they illustrate our call to action today to help "heal" our friends and neighbors in need. Your children are so kind-hearted and they enjoyed acting out some of these miracles. You may wish to ask them
about the mini-plays they performed as well as how Matthew, the tax collector, was lost and lonely until Jesus showed him kindness and he followed Jesus.
In Math, we learned that if you know your X 4s it can
help you with the X 8s. Double your product for the
X 4 and you have the answer to the X 8!
Today, on the anniversary of his birth, we read about
Martin Luther King, Jr., and touched on the concepts
of "passive resistance", "civil rights", and "boycott." You may wish to ask your child what
MLK stands for, where he was born (Atlanta), in what year he was born (1929), how old he would be today, who the Indian man he admired was (Ghandi), etc.
We also learned about the Inauguration this week and
all the festivities it entails. In addition, they began the process of writing about the first three things they would do if they were President Obama. It should prove to be quite interesting! The plan is to put their "essays" in a booklet and send it to the President.
God bless you all. Have a good (warm and cozy!) night!
In Christ,
Mrs. Straub ;)
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14 January 2009
Math: -study for X 8 quiz Fri.
-retakes of X 4 tomorrow if it says RETAKE on
your quiz
Spelling: -pp. 102 and 103
-Test Friday on Ch. 16
Reading: Read for 15 min.
***Book Orders due tomorrow. Thanks!
***Dress down day tomorrow for Aug. and Jan. b-days!
Math: -p. 59 in h.w. book
- X 4 quiz tomorrow
- X 8 quiz Friday
Spelling: -pp. 100 and 101
-Test Friday on Ch. 16
Reading: Read for 15 min.
**Bookclub orders due Thursday
**Those celebrating January and August birthdays may
dress down on THIS THURSDAY! (Student Council passed this birthday dressdown for the first Thursday of the month)
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12 January 2009
Math: -p. 213 in text, #1-15 if you did not finish in
class (If you are doing packet work, this is
not your work)
- X 4 quiz Wednesday
- X 8 quiz Friday
Spelling: pp. 98 & 99
Test Friday on Ch. 16
Reading: Read for 15 min.
Spanish: Word Search due Tuesday
*If you are ordering from Book Club(s), please return
the forms with payment by Thursday. These booklets went home last week. Thank you.
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9 January 2009
No Homework!
Dear Parents,
A few notes:
First, thank you for the lovely, generous Christmas
gifts! I gave the children my "thank you" cards on Monday, but I'm not sure if they all made it home to you. :)
Next, speaking of Christmas, a word on the Class
Christmas Party -- many, many thanks to those who
helped out, either by organizing it, by bringing items
in and/or by being here! Those I noted were:
Mrs. Llamas, Mrs. Tunon (Rubio), Mrs. Campbell, Mrs.
Hollcraft, Mrs. Rosenthal, Mr. Rodriguez and Mrs. Brown
I hope I didn't leave anyone out.
In Math news, a note on our Multiplication work is coming home to you today, along with a handout on ways to study our next times table, the 4s.
In Social Studies, we have started studying the Midwest Region. In Reading, we began Reading Groups and also continued our large group story called, "The Patchwork Quilt." In addition, we read Patricia Polacco's, "The Keeping Quilt," and I brought in a
quilt for the children to see.
Finally, today the children broke into groups and
acted out two miracles of Jesus via mini-plays. Then they shared their reviews of each other's performances in the "Critic's Corner." They were truthful but kind reviewers! It was a fun learning experience.
God bless your families in a special way this weekend,
Mrs. Straub :)
p.s. The Organizing Seminar, which had been postponed earlier, was held this week. The children reviewed the benefits of being organized with Mrs. Forbes. A handout was sent home in the Wed. Folders on this.
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8 January 2009
Math: Study for X2 timed test
Spelling: Test
Religion: Ch. 12 quiz
Reading: Read for 15 min.
Spanish: Word Search due Tuesday
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6 January 2009
Math: -Write out X1 and X2 multiplication tables
two times each.
-Timed quiz on X1 and X2 on Friday.
Spelling: -pp. 94 and 95
-Test Friday
Religion: Ch. 12 quiz Friday
Reading: Read for 15 min.
REMINDER: Activity Fee due Thursday. Thank you.
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5 January 2009
Happy Epiphany Feast! We're back and the children
seem rested and full of energy and zest for learning
or at least for life! ;)
Under "new business," the children had surprise
visitors today -- Mrs. Warnock and her dear 8 week old
Mark came by to say hello. He's an angel baby!
Under "old business," we still need most of the class'
annual activity fee. The fee is $25 payable to St.
Ambrose School. If you are not sure whether or not
you paid, please send me an e-mail and I will let you
know. Please send this in by Thursday. Thank you.
HOMEWORK
Math: Make X2 multiplication flashcards and
study them (even if you already own them/had made
them). Study by tracing over them with your finger or
a pencil while you say them outloud. Repeat 2 times
(or more).
Reading: Read for 15 min.
Spelling: -pp. 92 and 93
-Ch. 15 test Fri.
Religion: Ch. 12 Quiz Fri.
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19 Dec. 2008
Dear Parents,
The Christmas Break is here and so we are that much closer to ending our Advent Journey! We have been studying the Joyful Mysteries by reading the passages in which they are revealed in the Bible. Your child should have a good idea of how to look up a Bible Verse (if they did not already know how). Some other highlights from this past week of school include our Science learning -- you may wish to ask your child about the "Pinata in the Room" mystery, Science Bingo, and our Gingerbread and Apple experiments. In Math, are starting Multiplication -- more on our Multiplication Sundae Program after the break. ;) We recently finished reading, "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever." After watching the movie version of this book, we compared and contrasted the two, using a Venn Diagram. (Our current read aloud is "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.")
Today we shared our Christmas traditions and made cards for a second grader who was baptized after mass. Speaking of cards, the class made cards for wounded soldiers recovering at Walter Reed Army Hospital. Your children are so enthusiastic and ready to spread their joy and love!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your families!
In Christ,
Mrs. Straub
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18 Dec. 2008
Math: p. 50 in h.w. book
Reading: Read for 15 min.
Science: Test corrections due tomorrow if you missed
5 or more
**Please bring in your photo for our Christmas craft.**
REMINDER: **Christmas Caroling**
Who: 3rd grade and families! (and some teachers!)
What: caroling
Where: Arden Courts Assisted Living
7104 Braddock Rd.
Annandale 703.256.0882
When: Sunday, December 21st at 3:15 PM
Meet at 3:10 in the lobby
Why: Because it's Christmas! I'll bring the music!
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16 Dec. 2008
Lang. Arts: Verb Test Corrections due tomorrow,
if you missed 4 or more -- do them
on a separate sheet of paper
and hand them in with you test
Math: p. 48 in h.w. book
Reading: Read for 15 min.
Science: Test Thursday on Ch. 1
REMINDER: **Christmas Caroling**
Who: 3rd grade and families! (and some teachers!)
What: caroling
Where: Arden Courts Assisted Living
7104 Braddock Rd.
Annandale 703.256.0882
When: Sunday, December 21st at 3:15 PM
Meet at 3:10 in the lobby
Why: Because it's Christmas! I'll bring the music!
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15 Dec. 2008
Verb Test: Study for Test tomorrow -- review pp.
66-68 in Ex. in English
Social Studies: Corrections due tomorrow if you
missed 4 or more
Science: Test Thursday
**No Spelling this week**
Please wear your Sunday best for the concert tonight! I'll see you in Room 3! If you have a "G" movie you would like to share for us to watch tonight, please bring it. Thank you.
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11 Dec. 2008
Spelling: Test
Social Studies: Test on the South/Ch. 8 -- use Yellow
Review Sheet to study
(everything you need to know is on there)
Please return Wed. Folders if you have not. Thank you.
Have a blessed evening,
Mrs. Straub
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10 Dec. 2008
Math: Test Corrections due tomorrow if you missed
4 or more
Reading: -Practice Book, p. 82
-Read for 15 min.
S.S.: Test Fri. ***Yellow REVIEW paper on Ch. 8/the
South is all you need to
study***
Math: TEST (study Math Journal, Chapter Review.
h.w. book)
*If you are doing an Advanced Math
Packet, you are not taking this test
-- this is what you pre-tested
out of
Spelling: -pp. 88 and 89
-Test Friday
Reading: Read for 15 min.
On the horizon:
S.S. Test (Ch. 8): Fri., Dec. 12th
Verb Test: Tues., Dec. 16th
Science Test (Ch. 1): Thurs., Dec. 18th
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8 December 2008
Math: h.w. book, p. 45
Spelling: --pp. 86 & 87
--test Fri.
Reading: Read for 15 min.
Dear Parents,
Today we had mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Fr. Tewes was able to celebrate it for
us! Please keep him and his health in your payers as well as Fr. Irace and Fr. Merkel.
After mass, the children returned to find that St. Nicholas had dropped off candy canes for everyone. :)
Speaking of things Christmas, the Three Kings Shop is here! A handout was sent home today and should be in your child's green Takehome Folder. Please have
them fill it out and bring the appropriate amount of money tomorrow if you wish for them to participate in the shop.
Thank you and God bless you,
Mrs. Straub
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5 December 2008
Read: Read for 15 min.
Lang. Arts: Reading Practice Book, pp. 80 & 81
Math: p. 44 in h.w. book
Science: -Read pp. 10 - 13
-Write out answers to questions 1,2 and 3
-Write definitions for: matter, property,
volume, mass in Sci. Journal
Music: Memorize songs by Tuesday (song sheet was
passed out today in Music)
Health: Sheet due Tuesday
Dear Parents,
Hope your Advent is going well so far.
Tuesday, Dec. 9th is Three Kings Shop Day for our
class (this is a change from the orig. date on your St. A's calendar). The children bring money and then
go Christmas Shopping for gently used items.
Today, after mass, we celebrated Fr. Irace's birthday
with singing, spiritual bouquets from each grade and a Vietnamese dance performed by several of our very own 3rd grade girls! Nice job ladies! (They will also be dancing at Sister Cecilia's Charity Gala, Vietnam Dreams for Success, this weekend.) We also feted St. Ambrose's Feast Day with honey donuts donated by Krispy Kreme. Sr. Cecilia came by to enjoy them with our class.
Also today, the children did a Science Lab in which they examined the properties of the three states of matter and recorded their observations. You may wish to ask your child what he/she learned. Earlier in the week, we learned about the Jesse Tree and what its symbols mean. In Social Studies, we continued our study of the South, and in Math, of Outcomes and Probability.
On the horizon:
Math Test (Ch. 7): Wed., Dec. 10th
S.S. Test (Ch. 8): Fri., Dec. 12th
Verb Test: Tues., Dec. 16th
Science Test (Ch. 1): Thurs., Dec. 18th
Have a blessed weekend.
In Christ,
Mrs. Straub
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4 December 2008
Spelling: Test!
Reading: -Read for 15 min.
-Practice Book, p. 76A and p. 78 (if you did
not finish in class)
Math: p. 43 in h.w. book
L.A.: Ex. in English -- p. 58, C (if you did not do
it in class)
****Write down your prayer promise on a slip of paper for Fr. Irace's Birthday Spiritual Bouquet****
Music: Memorize songs by Tuesday (song sheet was
passed out today in Music)
Health: Sheet due Tuesday
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3 December 2008
Spelling: pp. 84 and 85
Reading: Read for 15 min.
Math: -P. 42 in h.w. book
-Gumball Probability Sheet
L.A.: Ex. in English -- p. 56, C and p. 57, B
Music: Memorize songs by Tuesday (song sheet was
passed out today in Music)
Health: Sheet due Tuesday
ANNOUNCEMENT: **Christmas Caroling**
Who: 3rd grade and families! (and some teachers!)
What: caroling
Where: Arden Courts Assisted Living
7104 Braddock Rd.
Annandale 703.256.0882
When: Sunday, December 21st at 3:15 PM
Meet at 3:10 in the lobby
Why: Because it's Christmas! I'll bring the music!
This is entirely voluntary. It went really well last year. Hope to see you there!
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2 December 2008
Spelling: pp. 82 and 83
Reading: Read for 15 min.
S.S.: look up Key Vocab. Words on p. 208 in book
and write the definitions in your S.S. book
(mission, descendant, plantation,
secede, civil war)
Music: Memorize songs by Tuesday (song sheet was
passed out today in Music)
Health: Sheet due Tuesday
**Please bring in your Wed. Folders and your Book-It
Reading Logs (if you are participating) if you have
not already. Thank you.
Dear Parents,
I hope you had a wonderful holiday and I wish you a Blessed Advent!
You may wish to ask your children about our Thanksgiving Readers' Theater (from before break),
such as: which character they were, or to retell the story to you.
Also, you may wish to ask them about the Jesse Tree
and its meaning and about our current Read Aloud, "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever."
Thank you and may our Lord bless you this season in a special way.
In Christ,
Mrs. Straub
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26 - 30 Nov. 2008
No Homework!
**Children who were out today will take the Ch. 6
Math test Dec. 1st.
Dear Parents,
Your child may wish to show you the handout with "thank you" written in many languages of the world.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! Enjoy the holiday. Thanks be to God!
-Mrs. Straub :)
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25 Nov. 2008
Math: Study for Ch. 6 test
Reading: Read for 15 min.
SPELLING BEE INFO.:
I am happy to pass on the following information that I
received on the SPELLING BEE. The school-wide Spelling Bee is for 7th and 8th graders only and is planned for late January. Last year it was very exciting to have our Class Bee and then to watch and root for the 7th and 8th graders in their "spell off!" If you wish, you may go to
www.myspellit.com
for tricks and study tips. Another great place for study hints and practice words: www.spellingbee.com/studyzone.asp
Math: -Bring a deck of playing cards
-p. 40 in h.w. book
*Ch. 6 test Wed.*
S.S.: Test Corrections if you missed 4 or more (due
tomorrow)
Reading: Read for 15 min.
Dear Parents,
Greetings in Christ!
In the spirit of Christmas, I would like to have us, third graders and families, go caroling at a nursing home this year (we did this with much success last year!). This is entirely voluntary, of course. Details to follow...
A little housekeeping -- I must remind you about turning in your child's Activity Fee if you have not already done so. So far, we show that only 8 have. Thank you.
God bless and keep you as you prepare for your Thanksgiving holiday celebrations.
-Mrs. Straub : )
Math: -Bring a deck of playing cards (we will use
them for a math game at school on Mon. and
you can bring them home after we are done)
-p. 39 in h.w. book
*Ch. 6 test Wed.
Reading: Read for 15 min.
S.S.: Study notes you took today for Ch. 6 test Mon.
**Today's notes came from the answers to
Q. 1-7 of the Ch. Review on p. 162
Have a blessed weekend! -Mrs. Straub
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18 Nov. 2008
Dear Parents,
Please send in your child's activity fee if you have not already done so. We are planning for the year's activities for the children and need to have our funds together. Thank you very much.
In Christ,
Mrs. Straub
Math: -p. 36 in h.w. book
-sing MMMR Rap two times to someone at home
(Median, Mode, Mean and Range Rap)
-Ch. 6 test on Wed., 11/26. If you are absent
that day, you will take it upon your return.
Science: There will be a retake of the Science Test
on Ch. 2 VOCAB. and DEFINITIONS only on
Thursday. Those exempt from the retake
are: Samantha, Bridget, Ramses,
Jamie and Dominic
Spelling: pp. 68 and 69
Ex. in English: p. 44, B only and 45, C only
Reading: Read for 15 min.
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17 Nov. 2008
Math: p. 35 in h.w. book (We are starting Ch. 6!)
*If your child is doing a Math Packet this
chapter, he/she is not doing this homework. Math
Packets are for those who tested out of this chapter
and are doing enrichment and challenge work in class.
They may do the h.w. if they wish. (Four children
are doing packets this chapter.)
Reading: Read for 15 min.
Lang. Arts: p. 43 in Ex. in English (new unit on
verbs)
Math: -Test Corrections are due FRIDAY, if you missed
5 or more (I ended up getting the tests
graded today after all, so the children
did not have the Math Corrections written
in their agendas for tonight)
-Retakes of the Math Test will also be FRIDAY.
It is marked on your child's paper if
he/she will be retaking it
*Tests are in the white Wed. Folders
Spelling: No Spelling this week!
Religion: No Religion this week!
Reading: Read for 15 min.
Language Arts: Pronouns Quiz (on pronoun section in
"Ex. in English") tomorrow
Science: Study Ch. 2 vocab. and soil chart for
quiz Friday
Remember DRESSDOWN DAY tomorrow! ;)
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11 November 2008
Math: Study for Ch. 5 Test on Wed. -- use Study
Guide, Text and H.W. Book
(if your child is doing advanced work, they
are not taking the test)
Reading: Read for 15 min. a day!
**Check out the new flashcards -- for science -- on this site!
**Happy Veterans' Day! Thank a vet! God bless the USA!
**See you at our conference time next week.
Pax,
Mrs. Straub :)
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6 November 2008
Math: -Finish Chapter Review/Test, p. 132 in text book
-Study for Test on Wed.
Spelling: Test tomorrow
Lang. Arts: Ex. in English, p. 37, Ex. B
Reading: Read for 15 min.
Health: fill in Calcium Intake Log
*no Religion Test this week
*Please bring in Scholastic Book Orders tomorrow if you would like to order anything. I will be ordering the books over the weekend. Thank you, Mrs. Straub ;)
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5 November 2008
Math: -p. 34 in h.w. book
-test next Wed.
Spelling: pp. 66 and 67
Lang. Arts: Ex. in English, p. 35, B and p. 36, B
Reading: Read for 15 min.
On the horizon:
*Math Test on Wed., 11/12
*Pronoun Quiz on Thurs., 11/13
*Science Quiz on Fri., 11/14
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4 November 2008
Math: -p. 33 in h.w. book
-test next Wednesday, 11/12
Spelling: pp. 64 and 65
Handwriting: Finish Election Day paragraph and
bring back tomorrow
(copy it 2 times in cursive)
Reading: Read for 15 min.
Health: fill in Calcium Intake Log for next week's
Health class
Dear Parents,
Today an Entertainment Book came home in a plastic bag, along with "directions" on this sale. Also, Report Cards came home, with the exception of one student, whose card did not print properly at the last minute (he will get it tomorrow). I did not realize that I was the only teacher to hand them out today, so we are the early birds! I look forward to meeting with you at our conference time next week.
Today, we talked briefly about the election process. Things such as, what is a candidate, vote, election, etc. In addition, we touched on the blessing of living in a democracy instead of a kingdom or dictatorship. The bottom line was that voting is a right and a privilege and we should take it seriously. God bless the USA!
May your evening be blessed in a special way.
In Christ,
Mrs. Straub ;)
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2 Nov. 2008
Dear Parents,
Happy All Souls' Day!
Friendly reminder: If your child has participated in the Book-It Reading Program for October, please have them bring in the completed form tomorrow in order for them to recieve their Pizza Hut coupon. Thank you!
Pax Christi,
Mrs. Straub
p.s. Thought for the day, from Fr. Whitestone's homily: Every choice we make for others or for love is a choice for Heaven.
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30 October 2008
Math: h.w. book, p. 30
Spelling: test!
Reading: Read for 15 min.
Religion: pp. 56 and 57
*No Rel. Quiz this week
TOMORROW IS CRAZY HAT DAY FOR HALLOWEEN. Bring a hat to wear after mass, if you wish!
Dear Parents,
The Field Trip went wonderfully well -- we had 7 chaperones and dear Sr. Cecelia along! How blessed we are! The children got complimented on their behavior and manners, as well. I think the Gallery folks were surprised, because we are below the age group (they had it listed for 4th grade) to which they normally offer the program. St. Ambrose students really shine!
You may wish to ask your child about the paintings they explored today and the stories behind them, including:
a 15th century party scene, girl and dog in blue chairs, a shark nearly eating a young boy (!), a shipwreck and David and Goliath (the other group -- we were split into ANGELS and SAINTS -- may have seen some different paintings). As a follow-up, the children are drawing pictures and writing the story they imagine goes with them.
God bless you all; may you have a wonderful evening.
In Christ,
Mrs. Straub
29 October 2008
S.S.: Vocab. Quiz (simple matching)
Math: h.w. book, p. 29
Spelling: pp. 60 & 61
Lang. Arts: Ex.in Eng., p. 33, Ex. B (if you did not
do it last night)
The Field Trip is here!!!!!
Remember your child should:
-wear comfortable shoes/sneakers
-wear a COAT!!!!
-bring a snack to be eaten at school prior
to departure
-bring a lunch/drink in disposable containers
-not bring money -- we will NOT be stopping
for souvenirs
-not bring a camera, as we cannot be
responsible if it is lost
A big "thank you" to our chaperones: Mrs. Campbell, Mr. Wade, Mr. Coate, Ms. Aponte, Mrs. Lee, Mrs. Swallow, and Mr. Wood. Also, many thanks to Mrs. Hollcraft for orgainizing the chaperones.
Pax,
Mrs. Straub
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28 October 2008
S.S.: Quiz on Ch. 3 Vocab. Words on Thurs. PM (check
out Schoolnotes "flashcards" or use your book (p. 76,
#2), or S.S. journal
Math: h.w. book, p. 28
Spelling: pp. 58 & 59
Lang. Arts: Ex. in Eng., p. 32, Ex. B, p. 33, Ex. B
Dear Parents,
Did you know October is Fire Safety Month? A Fire Safety sheet is in the children's green takehome folder for your information, along with several completed assignments.
Please return the Wednesday Folder if you have not. (yes, it's almost Wed. again, where did that week go?!)
Finally, kindly keep Mrs. Carome's family in your prayers as they lost her mother-in-law late last week. Thank you.
Have a good night.
In Christ,
Mrs. Straub :)
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27 October 2008
S.S.: Quiz Thursday on Ch. 3 Vocab. Words -- you can use your S.S. Journal, Book, or the Schoolnotes Flashcards to study. It will be a simple matching quiz.
Spelling: pp. 56 & 57
Math: h.w. book, p. 27
Lang. Arts: Ex. in English, p. 31, Ex. B
Reading: Read for 15 min.
Reminders: *Tomorrow is the last day to turn in Hot Lunch Orders for Nov.
*Turn in your Field Trip Permission Slip. If I don't have it by tomorrow, your child won't be able to go.
*Wed. is a half-day.
*Thursday is our FIELD TRIP.
Your child should:
-wear comfortable shoes/sneakers
-bring a snack to be eaten at school prior to
departure
-bring a lunch/drink in disposable containers
-not bring money -- we will NOT be stopping for
souvenirs
-not bring a camera, as we cannot be responsible
if it is lost
Pax, Mrs. Straub ;)
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23 October 2008
Spelling: Test Monday
Language Arts: Ex. in English, p. 30, Ex. "B"
Math: -- If you missed 7 or more do your corrections.
-- Everyone: Have parents sign your test and
return it Monday
Dear Parents,
Today we had indoor recess and lunch in our room due to the reason explained in this afternoon's e-mail from Mrs. Dalmut. The children were fine and we went about our day.
Some papers and tests went home today in the Green Takehome folder.
Field Trip Update:
We still need Permission Slips from: Marina, Victoria, and Dominic.
Thank you to our chaperones: Mrs. Aponte, Mrs. Campbell, Mr. Wade, Mr. Coate, Mrs. Lee, and Mrs. Swallow, and as always, to Mrs. Hollcraft for organizing them. I will be in touch once I know when exactly our bus will arrive at school Thursday to let you know when to arrive.
Thank you for your support this semester. I look forward to meeting with you at our conferences next month.
In Christ,
Mrs. Straub ;)
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22 October 2008
Spelling: -pp. 54 and 55
-Test on Monday
Science: Vocab. and Definitions on pp. 41,44,45,49,
& 50
in Science Journal
Religion: Finish reading Ch. 7
Notes on Math:
>>A Math Letter on this unit went home Monday in the
Green Takehome Folder.
>>We are starting Ch. 5 on Monday. This will cover:
*Fact families -- the relationship between addition and subtraction (showing that if you know addition facts, you know subtraction facts)
*Estimating differences -- by rounding to greatest place, tens place, etc. to solve problems
*Regrouping tens and hundreds
*Subtracting up to 4 places
*Subtracting Across Zeros
>>In addition, this coming week, the children will be adding 4 reinforcing math problems to their daily "Morning Work" (which now consists of Punctuation "Private Eye" and writng a Journal entry)
Have a blessed evening. Thank you for sharing your children with us each day -- what a privilege to teach (and learn from) and encourage them and watch them grow in self-confidence and love and knowledge!
In Christ,
Mrs. Straub
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21 October 2008
Math: Test!
Spelling: pp. 52 and 53
Reading: Prac. Book, p, 45 and 46
Health -- due TUESDAY -- color healthy meal picture!
Bring in Field Trip Permission Slip by Thursday:
Marina, Jasmine, Bridget, Antonella, Wilson, Matthew,
Victoria, Dominic, Cate and Andrew
Thank you! God bless you! -Mrs. Straub ;)
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20 October 2008
Math: Study for Wed. Test
Spelling: pp. 50 and 51
Reading: for 15 min.
PLEASE bring in Field Trip Permission Slips by Thurs. Thank you!
Pax et bonum,
Mrs. Straub ;)
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17 October 2008
Language Arts: -Ex. in English, pp. 27 and 28, Ex. A-D
only
-Study for Noun Test
Math: Homework book, pp. 24 and 25
(Test on Wed.)
Religion/Writing: Think about which saint you would
like to research for our upcoming saint report (which
will be done at school)
Please return signed Field Trip Permission Slips.
Thank you.
Have a blessed weekend!
In Christ,
Mrs. Straub
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16 October 2008
Language Arts: Ex. in English, p. 24, Ex. B and
p. 25, Ex. B
Noun Test Monday
Reading: Reading Pr. Book, p. 39 and 44
Spelling: pp. 48 and 49
Test Friday
Religion: Be prepared to recite the Apostles' Creed
Math: Test Wed.
*FIELD TRIP PERMISSION SLIPS for our 10/30 trip went home today in Green Takehome Folders.
*As it grows colder, please remember to send your child with appropriate outerwear for Recess. They will not be able to go outside without it. Thank you.
God bless your evening.
In Christ,
Mrs. Straub ;)
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15 October 2008
Math: -p. 23 in h.w. book
-Test on Wed., 10/22
English: Noun Test -- Mon., 10/20
Spelling: p. 46 and 47
Reading: Practice Book, p. 38
Religion: Memorize Apostles' Creed for Friday
Dear Parents,
Friendly Reminder: "Picture Day" is tomorrow!
Today, we reviewed/learned Column Addition in Math. The children are learning to see how place values correspond to Regrouping (or "carrying" as we used to call it) using Column Addition. You may wish to remind your child about the example in class when Sue traded in 10 pennies for a dime and 10 dimes for a dollar.
In Reading, we are reading a lovely story called, "City Green," about a community in which the people clean up a vacant lot to start a garden, led by who else, but a child. There is a grumpy character who reluctantly comes around and ends up doing a very nice thing.
We are also:
>Studying Cause and Effect
You may wish to ask your children some examples, such as:
-FOREST FIRE STARTS
-SOMEONE THROWS A BURNING CIGARETTE OUT OF A CAR
WINDOW
Which is the CAUSE, which is the EFFECT? You may be
surprised how difficult this concept is to grasp for
many.
>Learning to locate names of businesses in the Yellow
Pages using Guide Words and
>Continuing our study of Nouns.
Soon, we will begin our Saint Report. This is a simple "5 Ws" report, which is quite popular with the children. We all learn a great deal. I will be helping the students research their chosen saints in class. First, they will be completing a Saint Research Sheet, next they will do a draft, then comes a peer edit, then teacher edit and finally, the Final Report.
On the horizon is our Field Trip to the National Gallery -- Oct. 30th. Permission Slips will be coming home as we get closer. The docent who will be leading our class tour called me AT HOME to see what our group's needs are, etc. -- now that's service!!
Wednesday Folders are coming home today -- kindly sign and return them.
May God bless and keep you.
In Christ,
Mrs. Straub
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14 October 2008
Math: -p. 22 in h.w.book
-Test -- NEXT Wed., 10/22
English: Noun Test -- Mon., 10/20
Spelling: pp. 44 &45
Religion: -p. 39 in Book
-Memorize Apostle's Creed to recite Friday
(found in front cover of Religion
Book)
God bless you.
In Christ,
Mrs. Straub
******WINTER UNIFORMS BEGIN TUESDAY, OCT. 14th*******
10 October 2008
No homework! Have a blessed weekend!
In Christ,
Mrs. Straub ;)
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9 October 2008
Reading: Read for 15 min.
Spelling: --pp. 36 and 37 in Spelling Book
--Test
Religion: Quiz on Ch. 5
S.S.: Finish vocab./definitions from p. 42 and 48
in S.S. journal IF you did not
finish them these last two days
in class
Dear Parents,
This morning the children were able to have punctuation practice with 4th grade on the ACTIVE Board. It was great to use this amazing technology.
Also today, we had a fire drill. The children did wonderfully.
Finally, if you would ask your child to bring in the Rosary Booklets we made Tuesday (if they brought it home; about 10 did), I would appreciate it. They were not to be taken home at this time.
May God bless you and your families.
In Christ,
Mrs. Straub
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8 October 2008
Math: p. 21 in h.w. book
Reading: --Read for 15 min.
--Reading Practice Book, pp. 28, 34, 35
Lang. Arts: Ex. in Eng., p. 22, A
Spelling: Test Friday (h.w. WILL be p. 36 and
37 tomorrow)
Religion: Quiz Friday
Health: Canned food label
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7 October 2008
Math: p. 20 in h.w. book
Spelling: p. 34 and 35 in book (Test Fri.)
Reading: Read for 15 min.
Lang. Arts: Ex. in English, p. 19, Ex. B,
p. 20, Ex. B, p. 21, Ex. A 6-10, Ex. B
Religion: Quiz Fri.
Health: Bring in a canned food label of the category
you were assigned (due Tues.)
Dear Parents,
Today we prayed the Living Rosary at school. It was a beautiful testimony to Our Lady and her Son. The children did a wonderful job!!!
God bless you.
In Christ,
Mrs. Straub ;)
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6 October 2008
Math: p. 19 in h.w. book
Spelling: pp. 32 & 33 in Sp. book (Test Fri.)
Science: --Quiz Corrections due tomorrow if you
missed 6 or more
--Everyone -- have parent sign and return
test tomorrow
Reading: --Practice Book, p. 21, 23A and 24 IF YOU
DID NOT FINISH IN CLASS
--Read for 15 min.
Religion: Quiz on Ch. 5 Friday
Dear Parents,
Again, many thanks to our chaperones: Mr. Wood, Mrs. Nkrunuziza, Mrs. Moya, Dr. Hurley, and Mrs. Coate as well as to our "official photographer," Mr. Llamas and to Sr. Cecilia (!) for coming on the trip to the Basilica Friday. Also to Mrs. Hollcraft for arranging chaperones. It was a wonderful, spirit-filled trip! I hope your children shared the souvenir packets they received which included a special international rosary (ask them what each color bead stands for and why), prayer cards and a Marian handkerchief. As you may have heard or seen, much of the class was moved up to the front row by a very kind-hearted nun and was on EWTN! The blessings of the entire international children's prayer experience I trust will remain with us, our families and the world. Its whole purpose was for peace. Amen!
In Christ,
Mrs. Straub ;)
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2 October 2008
Reading: --Reading Practice Book, p. 26
--Book Report due Monday
Math: --p. 18 in h.w. book -- everyone
--Retake of Ch. 3 Test is Monday
Spelling: Test on Ch. 4 words
Lang. Arts: Ex. in Eng., p. 18
Religion: Quiz on Rosary Chapter -- no worries, do
not panic, this is a friendly "quiz" on
getting to know the Rosary better (if
your child does not already know it)
FIELD TRIP TOMORROW
-- Please dress in Church
Uniform, Boys should wear ties if they have them.
--Please bring disposable SNACK
and DISPOSABLE DRINK
--Lunch will be back at school
--We will NOT be shopping for souvenirs, so please do not send your child with money
--You can watch on EWTN cable
channel LIVE at 10 AM
--More info. at website:
www.childrenoftheeucharist.org
In Christ,
Mrs. Straub
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1 October 2008
Reading: --Read for 15 min.
--Book Report due Monday
Math: --Do test CORRECTIONS if you missed 5 or more
--Everyone: bring in your test tomorrow,
signed by your mom or dad
--If your test says RETAKE on top, you
will retake it on Monday
(If you did packets for this chapter,
the above does not apply)
Spelling: --pp. 30 and 31 in Spelling Book
--Test Friday PM
Science: Study for QUIZ on Ch. 1 -- use Study Guide,
Science Journal and Book
Religion: Quiz Friday PM
F I E L D T R I P: PERMISSION SLIPS DUE TOMORROW! THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO REMEMBERED!
Please pack your child a DISPOSABLE snack and drink for the Field Trip. (Re LUNCH: We will be back in time to eat here at school. If you ordered hot lunch (pizza) for your child on Friday, the children will be able to have that. We plan to eat in our room.)
Thank you to our chaperones; so far we have (for sure):
Mr. Wood, Mrs. Nkrunziza, Mrs. Moya, and Dr. Carley. Sister Cecilia hopes to come with us as well. (!)
Thank you to Mrs. Hollcraft for getting the information out and the chaperones together.
May our Lord bless and keep you,
Mrs. Straub ;)
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30 Sept. 2008
HOMEWORK:
Reading: Read for 15 min.
Math: Test tomorrow: Study: book,
journal notes, homework book,
and Study Guide
Spelling: --pp. 28 and 29 in book
--Test Friday (afternoon when we get back)
Religion: Quiz Friday (afternoon when we get back)
Science: Quiz Thursday on Chapter 1
Dear Parents,
We have a marvelous opportunity for the children this Friday! There is a special Children's Mass and Holy Hour at the National Shrine in Washington, DC to pray for world peace. We will be attending, along with over 1,000 children. The whole thing will be televised in 40 countries via EWTN cable network. Mrs. Hollcraft will be in touch regarding chaperones. Look for the Permission Slip coming home tonight in the Green Takehome Folders -- please return it tomorrow (Thurs. at the latest). Thank you.
In Christ,
Mrs. Straub
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29 Sept. 2008
HOMEWORK:
Lang. Arts: Ex. in English book, pp. 15 and 16
Spelling: --pp. 26 and 27
--Test Friday
Science: Quiz Thursday
Math: --p. 17 in h.w. book
--Test Wednesday
Reading: --Problem Solving Book Report due
MONDAY, Oct. 6th -- this is a change!
Religion: Quiz Friday
Dear Parents,
Well, we did Experiment #2 on the papier mache volcano and... it worked extremely well! The children got to watch it erupt over and over and over and record their observations in their Science Journals. Also today, the children made cards for Mrs. Dalmut's birthday (which is today). In Religion we are studying the Annunciation. Our Reading story is a baseball story, and today we sang, "Take Me Out to the Ballgame!" In Math, we are winding up the Chapter and will have our Review tomorrow. Finally, our Bookfair visit was this morning, so be on the lookout for Wish List forms that should have come home in the Green TakeHome Folders. Reminder: If your child is participating in BOOK-IT,
completed forms are due tomorrow (will also accept on Wed.). Thank you.
In Christ,
Mrs. Straub ;)
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26-28 September 2008
HOMEWORK
Reading: --Read for 15 min.
--BOOK REPORT #2 came home in Friday's
Green Takehome folder.
-This one page report is due this coming
Friday, October 3rd.
-The children are to use a book they
have already read. Any book.
-We did a sample "Problem Solving Book
Report" in class using the book,
"Dr. DeSoto," so you may wish to
ask your child about that if they
come to you for assistance. :)
Dear Parents,
I hope you are having a good weekend. The sun is out and the world looks fresh and new again...
Let me take this opportunity to introduce to you our new Teaching Assistant for 3rd Grade, Mrs. Gail Carome. Some of you may know her as she is the mother of a couple of St. Ambrose students. She is coming in for 10 hours a week -- mostly mornings. I am delighted to be working with her. She has a gentle way and is wonderful with the children.
In other exciting 3rd grade news, our Field Trip to the National Gallery is set for Thursday, October 30th. I will be in touch with our Room Mother, Mrs. Hollcraft, to work out the chaperones. Permission slips will be coming home as the day draws nearer.
This week the children learned a little bit about St. Padre Pio, including the meaning of stigmata. We also attempted to make a volcano, but learned why they call it an "experiment" when it didn't quite work -- the bottle underneath our papier mache volcano was too large -- the baking soda and vingear fizzed, but could not get over the top. We will give it another try Monday by insertin a smaller bottle!
Your children continue to amaze me with, among other things, their insights, ponderings, worries, charity and generosity. They are also very curious, which makes teaching a joy.
In Christ,
Mrs. Straub ;)
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25 September 2008
HOMEWORK
Math: p. 14 in h.w. book (no h.w. if you have a packet)
Reading: Read for 15 min.
Spelling: pp. 24 and 25, Test Friday on Ch. 3 words
Religion: Quiz on Ch. 3 Friday -- remember our review
from today (easy!)
Spanish: Finish wordsearch and color it in (due 10/1)
Scholastic and Lucky Book Forms went home in green takehome folders today. Please return by Friday,
10/03.
Have a peaceful evening, Mrs. Straub :)
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24 Sept. 2008
HOMEWORK
Math: --p. 14 in h.w. book
--Students doing packets do not have
homework
Reading: --Read for 15 min.
--Practice Book, pp. 15 and 19
Spelling: --pp. 22 and 23
--Test Friday on Ch. 3 words
(Religion: Quiz Friday on Ch. 3)
May God bless you this evening,
Mrs. Straub :)
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23 Sept. 2008
HOMEWORK
Math: --p. 13 in h.w. book
--Students doing the packet, do not have homework
Reading: Read for 15 min.
Spelling: pp. 20 and 21
Religion: p. 20
Health: Finish Worksheet on Tattling if you did not
complete it in class
God bless you,
Mrs. Straub :)
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22 Sept. 2008
Homework:
Math: -Do test corrections IF you missed 5 or more
problems
-EVERYONE, get mom or dad to sign your test and
RETURN IT tomorrow
Reading: -Practice Book, pp. 16 and 17
Language Arts: -Ex. in English, pp. 11 and 12
-"ALL ABOUT ME" POSTER DUE TOMORROW
Spelling: -we will resume spelling h.w. tomorrow night
Make it a great night! Enjoy the first day of AUTUMN!!!
MATH: -Study for Math Test on Ch. 2 (Monday)
Use your book, journal notes,
homework book and study guide
-Also memorize the following to help you
with your ROUNDING:
1. Check what place the problem is
asking you to ROUND to
2. Look to the number to the right,
Is that number 5 or higher?
If yes, ROUND UP.
If no, ROUND DOWN.
LANG. ARTS: "All About Me" is due Tuesday!
SCIENCE: This is NOT homework for this weekend,
however, if the children wish to, they may view and
study the flashcards on my Schoolnotes page. Just click on "FLASHCARDS" under my name.
Math: -Homework Book, p. 12
-You MAY finish Ch. 2 Study Guide Packet,
if you did not finish in class -- we will
review it tomorrow. Use your book,
journal notes and Study Guide to
study this weekend
-Ch. 2 test Monday
Lang. Arts: -Ex. in English book, pp. 9 & 10
-ALL ABOUT ME project is due Tuesday!
Spelling: Test tomorrow on Ch. 2 words
Religion: Read in the Bible the following:
I Samuel 17: 4-52
**If your family does not own a Bible,
please let me know and we will work
something out for the future. I
mention this not to be nosy, but
because 7 children said
they did not have access to a
Bible.
Tomorrow is the last day to buy yoyos if you wanted to. Also, it is the last day of Sally Foster sales.
Enjoy the evening and may our Lord bless you,
Mrs. Straub ;)
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17 September 2008
Dear Parents,
The white Wednesday Folders went home today. Please return them, signed, tomorrow. Thanks.
H o m e w o r k
Math: H.W. Book, p. 10 & 11
Lang. Arts: Exercises in English, p. 7 'B',
p. 8 'A & B'
Reading: for 15 min.
Spelling: --pp. 18 & 19
--Test Friday on Ch. 2 words
Dear Parents,
Thank you to those who returned the Phone Tree/Vol.
Forms and the Wednesday Folders today. If you did not, please send yours in with your child tomorrow.
Thanks.
As you know, we had an assembly yesterday, called "NED." NED stands for N ever Give Up
E ncourage Others
D o Your Best
We have discussed this in class and also linked it to this year's spiritual theme which is RESPECT.
There was a fire drill today. The children did fine.
H o m e w o r k
Math: -Homework Book, pp. 8 & 9
-Return your Ch. 1 Math Test signed by a parent
Reading: Read for 15 min.
Spelling: -pp. 16 & 17
-Ch. 2 Test Friday
Religion: pp. 9 & 10
Also keep in mind, the Language Arts Assignment given out yesterday called "All About Me," is due Tuesday, September 23rd.
Make it a great night.
God bless you,
Mrs. Straub ; )
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15 Sept. 2008
Dear Parents,
A letter went home today re headlice in our classroom. Please read it. Each child as well as myself was checked for lice by a nurse and at this time no one is showing signs of being infected.
Homework:
Math: Test corrections if you missed 5 or more. Do these on a separate sheet of paper. Return with the signed test paper tomorrow. You will earn 1/2 point for each correction which will be added to your test grade if you turn the corrections in tomorrow.
Everyone -- return your test, signed by your parents.
Spelling: pp. 14 and 15
Grammar: Exercises in English, p. 4
Reading: for 15 min.
Religion: Retake for Ch. 1 test is tomorrow
Other:
-An eighth grader at St. Ambrose is collecting pop tops (tabs) for his service project. Your child may bring in clean, dry pop tops from soda cans to school and place them in our container for the benefit of Ronald McDonald House in Richmond. Thanks.
-Please send in your form for the phone tree and vol. so we can get that set up -- forms for those who had not sent theirs in went home today.
-Remember to sign and return your child's math test tomorrow. Thank you.
--Still am missing a few Wed. folders. Thanks.
--Yoyos. The children experienced a character building assembly today during which yoyos were used to great effect. The yoyos are on sale through Friday. A sheet went home on this program Friday.
God bless you. In Christ, Mrs. Straub
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12 September 2008
Please send in your child's white "Wednesday Folder."
Thank you.
The retake for Religion Quiz is Tuesday -- this is only if I wrote Retake on your child's testpaper.
Have a wonderful weekend!
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11 September 2008
Dear Parents,
Today, obviously, is the seven year anniversary of the Sept. 11th attacks. St. Ambrose School sang "God Bless America" this morning at prayer, as well as had the flag at half-mast. Other than that, as they are so young, we did not discuss the significance of the date in 3rd grade, nor did any students ask about it. Just wanted you to know how it was handled.
Also, I wanted to share with you that we have discussed in class that each person is born with a smooth heart (our feelings) and that each time someone says or does something thoughtless, mean, hurtful, etc., our heart gets a wrinkle. Once the wrinkle on our heart it cannot be erased, so we need to be mindful of how we treat others. I take a construction paper heart and wrinkle it up as the children call out different ways that we hurt each other. It hangs above the chalkboard as a reminder. This came in handy as I found a couple of hurtful notes -- I was able to use heart as a reference point in my discussion with the children that we do not write notes in school for many reasons. (However, they may use the classroom mailbox to do so, provided the notes are positive.)
Finally, I know you got a lot of information to sift through at Back-to-School Night; please feel free to ask me any questions you may have. Thanks.
Homework:
Math -- study for test
Spelling -- study for test
God bless and keep you,
Mrs. Straub : )
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10 September 2008
Dear Parents,
Thank you for such a wonderful turn out last evening! It was a pleasure to meet and greet you all.
Here is the homework:
Math: -Homework Book, p. 6 and 7
-Ch. 1 Test Friday, Use book and Review Packet
(in Wednesday Folders) to study.
***TO CHILDREN WHO WERE ABSENT TODAY
AND DO NOT HAVE THE REVIEW PACKET,
REVIEW the Chapter Test
on pp. 24 and 25 in Math BOOK
if you want to study tonight.***
Reading: -Read for 15 min.
Spelling: Book, pp. 12 and 13
Religion: OPEN BOOK quiz tomorrow (Thurs.) on Ch. 1
May God bless you and your families this evening,
Mrs. Straub ; )
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9 September 2008
Dear Parents,
It will be good to see you tonight at Back-to-School Night!
HOMEWORK
Math: -Homework Book, p. 5
-Test Friday on Ch. 1
Reading: Read for 15 min.
Spelling: -Book, p. 10 and 11
-Test Friday
Religion: OPEN BOOK quiz on Thursday on Ch. 1
God bless you,
Mrs. Straub ; )
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8 September 2008
Homework is as follows:
Reading: Reading Practice Book, p. 10 and 12
Math: Book, p. 11, #5 - 27 -- ODD NUMBERS ONLY!
S.S.: Find the box that says "Key Vocabulary" on
pages 13 AND 26 (in your book).
Write each word (8 words in all) AND the definition
(you look it up!) in your Social Studies journal.
There is no "read for 15 min." tonight because you have other reading to do for h.w.!
God bless you,
Mrs. Straub
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5 Sept. 2008
Dear Parents,
-Homework is to read for 15 minutes -- or more!
-Newly arrived homework agendas should have come home today. Please sign your child's agenda at the bottom of the page. I will be asking for your signature each day in the Agenda so that we can communicate informally -- there is a space for notes to me -- so that I know that you looked at it and so that your child realizes their responsibility in trying their best to write down the homework correctly and not rely on Schoolnotes.
-Your child may have brought home an "artwork" that he/she began in class for the Cover and Inside Page Art Contest for the School Directory. These are due at school on Sept. 9th.
-Thank you and God bless you,
Mrs. Straub
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4 Sept. 2008
Dear Parents,
Thank you for returning the Wed. Folders so promptly as well as the Highlights slips.
Here is the homework. Homework is due the following day unless noted otherwise.
Math: Worksheet
S.S.: p. 21 in book, #3 only
Reading: -Read for 15 min.
-Reading Practice Book, p. 8 and 9
Tomorrow we get to celebrate mass together as a community, another blessing of St. Ambrose School. May you have a peaceful evening with your families.
WEDNESDAY FOLDERS: This is the first Wednesday that
"Wednesday Folders" will be coming home from St. Ambrose. When you look inside the folder, you will see that there are dates and you have a space for your "parent signature" beside each date. Please sign the folder next to the appropriate date and return it with your child by this Friday. (If your child's folder has a star on his/her name sticker, that is to denote that he/she is the oldest or only child attending St. Ambrose to avoid duplication of printed materials coming home.)
HOMEWORK:
Math: Finish worksheet if you did not finish it in
class
Reading: -Read for 15 minutes
-Reading Practice Book, pages 2 and 5
S.S.: Complete the following chain with YOUR OWN INFORMATION
hemisphere (you put Northern Hemis.)
'
'
continent (you put North America)
'
'
country (etc. on down)
'
'
state
'
'
town/city
'
'
neighborhood
HIGHLIGHTS MAGAZINE: An Information Slip on Highlights Magazine is coming home. If you wish to order it you may. If not, if you care to, would you please sign the slip and send in the sheet anyway (no personal info. is required) so that we may get free items for the classroom. Thank you.
God bless you and your families.
Pax, Mrs. Straub ;)
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2 Sept. 2008
Dear Families in Christ,
The book report projects look good and we are sharing them with each other.
Tonight's homework:
-Math: Book p. 5, #6-14 on a separate paper
-Reading: Read story "Grandfather's Journey"
p. 44, Questions #1-4 on a separate paper
-Do your book report project if you did not turn it in
today. Bring your hot pink bookworm paper in also.
-Please have your child bring in 4 USED tennis balls
(or more IF you have them) for us to put on the
bottoms of the chairs to cut down on the noise level
and increase the learning atmosphere. :) Please do
not buy new ones; just bring old ones you don't want.
Thank you to those who already brought them in.
The children's homework agendas are supposed to come
in this week. (Hurrah!)
Finally, a Book-It Flyer from Pizza Hut was sent home
today. Please know that this program is entirely
optional, but can really encourage reluctant readers
and can help keep your child motivated. I do not put
any weight at all on whether or not your child
chooses to participate in Book-It. (FYI,we will be
having "Read for 15 minutes" as a part of each night's
homework starting soon.)
Enjoy the beautiful weather.
God bless you,
Mrs. Straub ;)
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29 August 2008
Dear Families,
Welcome to Third Grade! It is an honor and a
privilege to have your child in our class. You will receive information on our classroom in my welcome
letter, and I look forward to meeting you and to
seeing those of you I already have met at Back to School Night.
For this weekend's homework, the children are to take
out their "hot pink bookworm paper" (which should be in the green "takehome" folder) and:
1. Select a bookworm project from the pink paper to do on one of the books they read this summer
2. Do the project
3. Place an "X" next to the project you chose on the hot pink bookworm paper
4. Bring the project to school on Tuesday along with
with your hotpink paper
If you were absent, or do not have the hot pink paper, please do the following project and turn it in on Tuesday:
Write AND illustrate four sentences from your book that begin with the words "First," "Next," "Then" and "Finally."
For example:
First, Laura Ingalls goes to a new school.
Next, she meets Nellie Olson.
Then, her teacher catches her fighting with Nellie on
the playground.
Finally, Laura learns that she must try her best to make peace with Nellie.
Thank you and God bless you and your families!
Here is some info. from the US Dept. of Labor website regarding Labor Day:
"Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country."
Happy Labor Day!
In Christ,
Mrs. Straub :)
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