Monday September 23rd - Friday September 27th
Please see this week's homework, due dates, and reminders below. Check back throughout the week for any updates. Or add your email to the 'Follow" feed to receive update notifications.
Student devices: Students are not allowed to bring them home this year. Their Chromebooks will remain in class and inside the charging cart for use in school. Thank you for signing and turning in all the Acceptable Use Policy Agreements.
Students took the Beginning of the Year iReady test in Reading on Tuesday morning 9/24
Homework:
Reading: Bring in a chapter book to read in class.
3rd graders - Read 20 mins (minimum) each night
4th graders - Read 30 mins (minimum) each night
Spelling
List #1 (Commonly Mis-spelled words) test was taken on Monday
List # 2 ("oo" - 'uh' sound pattern) Test is Monday 9/30
The word lists are written in your child's planner each week. The word lists are also available to study using Powerspelling (your child knows their login) This is an optional way to study the words if your child has their own device at home.
Language Arts
Talk About Homework (This doesn't need to be written down. Just tell a parent about the topic. You can use your planner notes to help you)
- What was your prediction for the novel, Because of Winn Dixie. (You looked at the cover and we read the 1st chapter)
Math
3rd Graders - Xtramath 3 times per week Complete 1 session (about 5-7 mins - Click "continue" until Mr. C says, "You're done!")
To access Xtramath on your device at home:
Account setup directions were sent home on the XtraMath flyer.
- Type XtraMath into your browser (bookmark this site)
- Login with your 4-digit PIN (the last four numbers on your account number)
- Complete 1 session (about 5-7 mins - Click "continue" until Mr. C says, "You're done!"
4th Graders - Study Guide.
Optional Math Packet to complete by October 2nd
Illustrative Math Family Support Links
Click the link to access Illustrative Math Family Support Materials
Click the link to access Illustrative Math Family Videos
Social Studies
The four Social Scientists' homework was due Monday 9/23
Talk About homework (Doesn't need to be written down. Tell a parent at home)
- Describe the contributions of one of the following groups that settled in America:
Indian Americans, Latinos, European Americans, Asian Americans, or African Americans.
Science
None
Book Orders were delivered to students on Monday 9/23
If you would like to place a book order please click on the links below.
To place an order first, set up a username and password (of your own choice) and link your account to our class code: GKQKW
Shop Our Class Page: https://orders.scholastic.com/GKQKW
Shop Flyers: https://clubs.scholastic.com/all-flyers
Each $ spent earns our class points that I can use to purchase fun scholastic items for our classroom! Thank you!
Parkin's Homeroom Co-curricular Schedule
Mark Your Calendars!
Coney Bingo Night! - Thursday, October 10th, 6-8pm BCS Cafeteria
Have a great night!
