Mrs. Paon's Wildcat Class

January News

•  I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful Winter Break!  I am happy to announce that our class will have a student teacher from Kennesaw State University.  Miss Jennifer Miller will be working in our classroom for most of the semester.  Miss Miller will send home a letter telling you a little about herself sometime this week.  I’m sure the kids will all welcome her to our class! 
• We will have a quiz on unit 5 vocabulary this Thursday, Jan. 12th.  Students will bring home their vocabulary journals and study guide sheets Tuesday, Jan. 10th. 
• Please check your child’s folder tomorrow for new reading level stickers as well as log-in information for IXL Math and Skills Tutor.  I am highly encouraging children to work through the fractions sections of IXL as we work through our new math unit.  All students who worked on IXL over our break have earned a checkbook bonus!

Now that we are starting a new nine weeks, we will be learning so many new things in January.  Some things that we will be learning are:

Math:

• January is dedicated to fractions! Yikes!  Kids get so scared when they hear fractions, but I promise they are not nearly as hard as they expect!  There are also so many fun activities we will do with fractions.  We will learn about fractions of a group, fractions of a whole, and how to add and subtract fractions.

 Language Arts:

• We will be working with non-fiction text in Reading this month.  We will work on these skills:
  • determining the author’s purpose
  • identifying and using nonfiction features and  structures
  • Verbs!  Verbs! Verbs!  Our focus in grammar is verbs.
•  Writing will work on procedural “How To” writing and beginning research skills.
•  Handwriting:  We are beginning cursive writing instruction and the students are very excited!  Please give your child opportunities to practice reading your cursive handwriting.  Once they can read it easily, it makes remembering the strokes that much easier.  We also talked about slanting the paper, sitting tall with feet on floor, and holding paper with the hand they're not writing with.  Most important of all, I'm asking all of them to try to hold their pencils correctly (with middle finger on bottom of pencil, not on top).  Bad habits are difficult to change, and legibility can be achieved even if they hold pencil "incorrectly", but holding it correctly will enable them to write much faster in the long run.  Using pencil grippers helps them with their grip.  If you can send in a few for your child to use, that would be great.  I will send home a copy of the cursive letter formation we use this week.  We will be taking it slowly, so please don't encourage your child to attempt to write in cursive at this point; just being able to read cursive is a good starting point.  I will send home their practice papers so that you can see which strokes and letters we've practiced in class.

 Science:

• We will continue to study the 5 regions of Georgia (Mountains, Piedmont, Coastal Plain, Swamp, and Atlantic Coast).  We will focus on the animals and plants that live in our regions and their adaptations.

Social Studies:

• Students will continue learning about famous Americans with Mrs. Hollar.  This quarter they will cover Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt and Mary McLeod Bethune.

January dates to remember:

•  Monday, Jan. 16^th             No School in observance of Dr. King holiday
• Tuesday, Jan. 17^th             Gift Gallery
• Friday, Jan. 20^th                PTA Bingo Night

 

 

 

 

 

December News

Oh my!  It’s already December.  I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving.  I hope that you had good quality time with your family to have fun and relax.  The year is half way over!  These next three weeks are going to fly by.  We have so much to do before the end of the nine weeks. 

Science end of unit quiz on soils, erosion, and weathering this Wednesday, Dec. 7th.

Students will be taking County tests in Language Arts, Science, and Math on the following dates: Tuesday, 12/13; Friday, 12/16; and Tuesday, 12/20.

Thank you Mrs. Fernandes, Mrs. Walters, and Mrs. Gogolin for planning our class winter party. Please look for a video permission form to go home this week.  3rd grade teachers have planned an end of semester reward video party to the afternoon on 12/22.

Some important dates to remember:

December 22nd - Winter Party 9:30-10:30

December 22nd- End of the 2^nd Nine Weeks

December 23rd - January 9th Winter Break

January 9th^- (NO SCHOOL) Teacher Workday

 Happy Holidays!  Study those math facts!    Remember to practice math skills on IXL!  Read! Read! Read! 

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News for week of 10/31

Thanks so much for attending your child's conference.  I enjoyed meeting with all of you!

 

I want to share some new websites with you and will add these to our "Ikeepbookmarks" page as well.

 

A great Health website on nutrition which we looked through last week:

www.choosemyplate.gov

 

Math practice website:

www.IXL.com/signin/mountainview

I will send home a sheet with your child's username and password. 

For practice next week, I would suggest they work on "division word problems" in the 3rd grade section.

  

Skills tutor website:

www.myskillstutor.com

Please wait until 11/1 to access this website at home.  I will have children get started with it and create their "avatar" on Monday, 10/31.

Username: their student id (# they use to log-in computer at school)

Password: cobb

Site: mountain12

I have posted multiplication fact fluency as "new assignment".  This will be another avenue to practice their math facts!  Children must progress through the levels to move on. 

I will add other skill areas later in year.

 

News for this Week (10/18/11)

• Reminder: Science fossil quiz tomorrow.  Wildcats may count rereading Science text for tonight’s 20 min. reading.  Please have your child return their Science textbook tomorrow.
• Please check your child’s agenda each week to see what facts they should be practicing.
• We are working on knowing how to write home addresses correctly.  I have put a sticker inside your child’s green folder that they can refer to as necessary.  We will practice in class, but I would encourage them to practice at home as well.  (Ask your child to tell you the acronym for remembering how to spell Marietta!)  I will put a “smiley face” on the folder sticker when they’ve mastered the task.
• Thanks so much for all the wonderful items you sent in for our first “Gift Gallery”!  We had many happy shoppers!  Thank you, Mrs. Fernandes and Mrs. Gogolin, for running the Gallery.
• Reminder: Next week is conference week and Scholastic Book Fair in the Media Center.  Students will be dismissed 2 hours early each day.
• Reminder: Next week is also “Red Ribbon Week”.  Please refer to the handout sent home yesterday to see the daily activities.
• Please send in the Field Trip forms for our trip to the Wright Environmental Center by Friday, 10/28.

October Wildcat News

October News

Third Grade October News

 

Dates to remember for October:

October 17-21: Bus Driver Appreciation Week

October 18: State Senator Chip Rogers speaking to the 3^rd Grade

October 24-28: Conference Week (Early Dismissal @ 12:15) Book Fair in the Media Center

October 25: Wildcat Class visits Book Fair (Students may bring money for purchases.  Let me know if      you want your child to purchase books only.)

No clubs for Conference Week

October 24-28 Red Ribbon Week

Important Notes:

The Multiplication Fact Test Dates are as follows: (unless noted differently in your child's agenda)

X3 - 10/21

X9 - 10/28

Perfect Squares - 11/4

X6 – 11/18

X7 – 12/2

X8 – 12/9

Mixed X Facts – 12/16

For the next nine weeks we can look forward to:

LA:

We will be focusing on response to literature this nine weeks.  Students will have to form an opinion based on their point of view in response to a reading selection.  They will have to make connections to the literature using details from the reading selection.

We will continue to work in reading groups.

Math:

This nine weeks we will start exploring the relationship between multiplication and division.  Students are expected to know their multiplication facts.  This will expedite the transition to division.  We will also start discussing plane geometric figures and angles. 

We are going to continue working on:  elapsed time to the half-hour, constructing and interpreting graphs, counting back change, and problem solving.

Social Studies with Mrs. Hollar:

We are going to begin our study on historical figures.  This nine weeks the historical figures will be:  Paul Revere, Susan B. Anthony, and Frederick Douglass.

Students will also be expected to identify the Rocky Mountains and Appalachian Mountains on a map.

 

Science:

We will focus on soils found in Georgia and regions in Georgia this nine weeks.  Students will be expected to compare and contrasts different types of soil.  They will also be learning how soils form and change over time.  Students will be able to differentiate between the five regions in Georgia and the organisms that live in each region.

 

 

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Third Grade October News

 

Dates to remember for October:

October 17-21: Bus Driver Appreciation Week

October 18: State Senator Chip Rogers speaking to the 3^rd Grade

October 24-28: Conference Week (Early Dismissal @ 12:15) Book Fair in the Media Center

October 25: Wildcat Class visits Book Fair (Students may bring money for purchases.  Let me know if      you want your child to purchase books only.)

No clubs for Conference Week

October 24-28 Red Ribbon Week

Important Notes:

The Multiplication Fact Test Dates are as follows: (unless noted differently in your child's agenda)

X3 - 10/21

X9 - 10/28

Perfect Squares - 11/4

X6 – 11/18

X7 – 12/2

X8 – 12/9

Mixed X Facts – 12/16

For the next nine weeks we can look forward to:

LA:

We will be focusing on response to literature this nine weeks.  Students will have to form an opinion based on their point of view in response to a reading selection.  They will have to make connections to the literature using details from the reading selection.

We will continue to work in reading groups.

Math:

This nine weeks we will start exploring the relationship between multiplication and division.  Students are expected to know their multiplication facts.  This will expedite the transition to division.  We will also start discussing plane geometric figures and angles. 

We are going to continue working on:  elapsed time to the half-hour, constructing and interpreting graphs, counting back change, and problem solving.

Social Studies with Mrs. Hollar:

We are going to begin our study on historical figures.  This nine weeks the historical figures will be:  Paul Revere, Susan B. Anthony, and Frederick Douglass.

Students will also be expected to identify the Rocky Mountains and Appalachian Mountains on a map.

 

Science:

We will focus on soils found in Georgia and regions in Georgia this nine weeks.  Students will be expected to compare and contrasts different types of soil.  They will also be learning how soils form and change over time.  Students will be able to differentiate between the five regions in Georgia and the organisms that live in each region.

 

 

October News

Third Grade October News

 

Dates to remember for October:

October 17-21: Bus Driver Appreciation Week

October 18: State Senator Chip Rogers speaking to the 3^rd Grade

October 24-28: Conference Week (Early Dismissal @ 12:15) Book Fair in the Media Center

October 25: Wildcat Class visits Book Fair (Students may bring money for purchases.  Let me know if      you want your child to purchase books only.)

No clubs for Conference Week

October 24-28 Red Ribbon Week

Important Notes:

The Multiplication Fact Test Dates are as follows: (unless noted differently in your child's agenda)

X3 - 10/21

X9 - 10/28

Perfect Squares - 11/4

X6 – 11/18

X7 – 12/2

X8 – 12/9

Mixed X Facts – 12/16

For the next nine weeks we can look forward to:

LA:

We will be focusing on response to literature this nine weeks.  Students will have to form an opinion based on their point of view in response to a reading selection.  They will have to make connections to the literature using details from the reading selection.

We will continue to work in reading groups.

Math:

This nine weeks we will start exploring the relationship between multiplication and division.  Students are expected to know their multiplication facts.  This will expedite the transition to division.  We will also start discussing plane geometric figures and angles. 

We are going to continue working on:  elapsed time to the half-hour, constructing and interpreting graphs, counting back change, and problem solving.

Social Studies with Mrs. Hollar:

We are going to begin our study on historical figures.  This nine weeks the historical figures will be:  Paul Revere, Susan B. Anthony, and Frederick Douglass.

Students will also be expected to identify the Rocky Mountains and Appalachian Mountains on a map.

 

Science:

We will focus on soils found in Georgia and regions in Georgia this nine weeks.  Students will be expected to compare and contrasts different types of soil.  They will also be learning how soils form and change over time.  Students will be able to differentiate between the five regions in Georgia and the organisms that live in each region.

 

 

September News

• It's hard to believe we're beginning our 5th week of 3rd grade!  The Wildcats are adjusting well to our class routines!

 

• Thank you all so very much for the birthday wishes and generous Target gift card!  I really enjoyed reading all the special cards from the children.  We all enjoyed the cookie cake Mrs. Fernandes brought in for my birthday treat!

 

• Thanks to all of you who have sent in book orders.  As of yet, I do not have a volunteer to place the order for our class.  Please let me know if you would be willing to do this.

 

• I would like to encourage all Wildcats to enter the annual PTA sponsored "Reflections" contest.  The deadline for entries is October 3.  Information can be located at: www.georgiapta.org If you are not able to print out an entry form and would like me to send one home for you, please let me know.

 

• Click on the link below to see what's going on in our September Curriculum:

           Download Sept. Blog 11-12

• September Dates:

        Tues., 9/13    Boosterthon Pep Rally

        Tues., 9/20    Greek Festival in class

        Wed., 9/21 or Thurs., 9/22:    Tellus Museum Field Trip

        Fri., 9/23:    Boosterthon Fun Run, Fall Festival 6:00-9:00

        Tues., 9/27:    "Just Eat It" Wellstar program in class

        Wed., 9/28:    Fall Picture Day

Welcome to our Wildcat Class!

Parents,

I'm enjoying getting to know your very precious children!

I'm looking forward to seeing you this Thursday for Curriculum Night; 6:00pm-8:00pm.  This year we will be running 2 sessions, so that you may attend a siblings session as well.  See you then!  Click on the link below to view my Curriculum Night packet.

Download Curriculum night packet

News for weeks of 5/16 and 5/23

• We're all looking forward to field day this Friday morning!  Please send dry clothes, socks, and shoes with your child so they can change if necessary.  Also, sunscreen and water bottles would be a good idea.  Let's wear our class t-shirt one last time!
• I've asked the kids to show their multipliction/division work on this week's math homework sheet (either on the sheet if room allows or on notebook paper turned sideways).  Notebook sheets should be turned in with the homework sheet.  Thanks!
• Next week will be our last week for Spelling Binders, math homework, and reading logs.
• Library books are due back to the Media Center this Friday.  The children may continue to take AR tests to meet their goals, however.  They can use books from home, our classroom, or the public library.
• We are looking forward the end of year 3rd grade party on Tuesday, 5/24 at 9:00.  We are planning a "Portfolio Party" at 8:30 on the same day in our classroom. (A "formal" invitation will go home next week.)  I hope you can stop in to review your child's portfolio and celebrate their hard work in 3rd grade.  You're welcome to stay for our 3rd grade party as well.  Please let Kim Jones or Paige Conner know if you can help with a station.
• CRCT scores will be sent home this Friday.  I will send them in a large envelope.  The score sheet is yours to keep.  Please self address the envelope and place 4 postage stamps on it.  I will use the envelope for your child's report card and other mailings sent after Memorial Day.
• Thank you so much for allowing me the pleasure of working with your children this year.  IT'S BEEN A GREAT YEAR!

News for Week of 5/2

I can't believe it's May!  We had a great time on field trip today!  Thank you, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Wisse, Mrs. Brooks, and Mr. McClure for all your help on our trip!

 

Reminder: Our Farewell Celebration for Miss Randolph is Monday at 1:00pm.  You're welcome to attend.  Also, if you'd like to send in a small item for her gift bag, I know she would appreciate it.

 

I'm attaching a Jeopardy game on Heat.  I will send home review materials on Monday, and quiz will be on Thursday, 5/5.

 

I will also send on Monday your child's last multiplication facts quiz.  They've become a little "rusty" on their facts!  Please have them continue to work on facts.  We'll take another quiz (in 2 min. this time) on Friday, 5/6.  We are also preparing for a 3rd grade end of year "Facts Bee", which will take place the last week of school.

 

Next Friday, 5/6, will be a class "Beach Day", which the children have earned as a class reward.  They may come in beach attire (but no swimsuits, please!), bring a beach towel, beach balls, and beach music. 

 

April Mini-news for 4/22-4/29

• Moohan Martial Arts is offering a “Stranger Danger” seminar free of charge to all Mountain View families at their Academy (3605 Sandy Plains Road #140). It will be from 12:30 – 2:00 on Saturday, April 23, 2011. They will be covering simple strategies and basic defense tactics that both children and parents can use in the event they are approached by a stranger.
• Spring Fling has been changed from this evening to next Friday, April 29th.  Please mark your calendar to join us for a fun filled evening.  5th grade will be selling food, a DJ will lead the crowd in outdoor dancing, and Mrs. Janas and Coach DeVore will be spending the night on the roof!  (They didn't forget that they promised to do this in return for meeting our Jump Rope for Life Goal.)  Spring Fling goes from 6:30-8:30.
• Our class will visit the Spring Book Fair Monday, April 25th.  You may send money with your child.  They can also visit the fair any day next week, and it will be open for shopping during Spring Fling Friday night.
• Congratulations to our Tyler Jones!  Tyler is the winner for 3rd grade in the Cobb County Writing Fair!  Her report on bobcats now goes on to competition at the state level.  The Wildcats did a great job on our Georgia animal reports.  They are posted outside out classroom.
• As many of you know, Tyler unfortunately broke her leg over Spring Break.  She will be doing school at home for a few more weeks.  We wish her a very speedy recovery!
• Thanks go to our wonderful room moms, Kim Jones and Paige Conner, for the treats at St. Pat's Day, Easter, and helping with Boosterthon rewards.
• Thank you again for your very generous support of Boosterthon!  We are so happy that our computer lab teacher, Miss Fine, will be back again next year.  Also, I , along with many other teachers, received a check this week that will go towards classroom materials.  This would not be possible without the support of the wonderful Mountain View community!