Week of October 4 - October 11

Happy October!! Communication folders went home Friday with graded papers. They also have a Reading with the Gamecocks log that came as well. The requirement is 15 books (this does include picture books) and is due back on the 21st. The log is one side and the letter explaining the program is on the other side.

We began our reading level assessment this week and I plan on being finished by Wednesday. I will also meet with students to discuss their MAP scores and strategies they will use to help them reach their goals. Once we conference, their conference sheet and list of resources will be in the yellow section of their binder. I know we have a lot of resources that I have given you as well as the ones in Google Classroom. Remember, these are just extra resources. Please do not try to do something every night in every subject. I will send the notebooks home that we take notes in daily with the students. It can be overwhelming if you're trying to do everything. Most of the resources posted in Google Classroom are things we are doing in class together. This is one of the reasons, it is hard to send work home if a student in out due to to sickness or vacations. We would love to have them work while they are away, but it can become overwhelming. With the exception of math, reviewing or studying notes (you can always refer to Google Classroom if they leave their notebook at school), will be the best remedy for absences. Math is one that I actually have printed sheets and can send home. I post so many resources because a lot of times, the students want to play or view the ones from class again. Since we actually have units in science and social studies, I will post all resources of a particular unit in one post. If not, it becomes hard for them to find. I think that rounds up everything. Have a great weekend and I look forward to another great week at LCEU!

Reading

• The story where the skills will come from is Stone Soup. 
• Quizlet with vocabulary words - https://quizlet.com/_3pkdxy
• Synonyms, prefixes, suffixes, visualizing
• character traits
• story elements
• compare and contrast folktales to realistic fiction
• We read picture books also to cover these skills.

Math

We will be wrapping up Module 1 and testing on October 11. A review sheet will come home on Monday.
Resources:
Module 1, Topic F Newsletter
Module 1 Tips
www.zearn.org
Khan Academy (struggling with homework): https://www.khanacademy.org/math/engageny/topic-foundations-engageny/3rd-grade-foundations-engageny

Khan Academy (on-level or need a challenge): https://www.khanacademy.org/math/engageny/on-grade-engageny/3rd-engage-ny

Science

Yay!! We finished our unit on the grasslands. Our new unit we start this week will be on the desert and tundra. Resources will be posted in the blog next week, but you can check Google Classroom if you would like.

Social Studies

Regions of South Carolina

• Identify the difference between human and physical features as well as explain population distribution. 
• Regions: Blue Ridge, Piedmont, Sandhills, Inner and Outer Coastal Plains, and the Coastal Zone (physical features, natural resources and other key information of each)
• Other key terms: Industries, Tourism, Economy, Population Distribution, & Migration.
• Regions Studystack
• Regions Quizlet
• Test will be Tuesday, October 15th.

Community News

Boosterthon Time

Boosterthon starts on Monday, October 14 and ends on Friday, October 25. The Boosterthon FUN RUN is just 3 WEEKS AWAY! This program will help our school AND teach our students character. This year, we’re raising funds for a digital marquee, playground sun shades, and more! 

Here is a preview of what is to come!