We are officially on Day One of Term Two. We have many discussions in class about learning expectations for students. Today, I mentioned the important steps we take from September to June:
During Term 1, students placed one foot in third grade while keeping one foot planted in second. It was during that time we reviewed what they had learned in the previous year, while building their background knowledge.
During Term 2, all students become full-fledged third graders. Expectations are higher, and work becomes more challenging as new concepts are introduced. Students will be held accountable for the skills I know they have, and will be expected try their best every day.
In Term 3, students still have one foot planted in third grade, but now will also have one foot in fourth grade. We will spend time building on all the cumulative experience of this year in preparation for their work ahead in grade 4.
We talk about what the criteria should be for “quality work”. Oftentimes, we list the criteria on the board before we delve into a project. I am noticing how students are better able to describe what is expected of them. They talk about rich vocabulary, detailed explanations, careful editing, and working cooperatively with others. They clearly know what is expected of a third grader in Room 309. The challenge they face is including all of the aforementioned criteria on a consistent basis. 🙂 I believe they are up for the task, and they will each rise to it when they are ready. Stay tuned for the wonderful things to come!
🙂 Scholastic Book Fair is this week! Today and tomorrow are preview days. Your child will bring home a “wish list” tomorrow. If you have any questions, let me know!
🙂 Book Jacket projects are due 12/23. Please help your child create a timeline now, so the due date does not sneak up on anyone. There is nothing worse than waiting until the last minute (I’ve been there!!). If you need help in any way, drop me a line!
🙂 There will be no Scholastic Book order before our winter break. I encourage you to take advantage of the Mullen-Hall Scholastic Book Fair, as it promises to offer many popular books at reasonable prices. Check it out this week in the Mullen Library
Smile Wide,
Mrs. Brooks
I love the stick figure explanation. It makes so much sense when shown/explained this way. Hope you had a great Turkey Day!
Thanks! I think the kids get the hang of it this way, too.
We’ll see, lol!!
Hi Mrs. Brooks, This is why I’m writing a comment to you every Thursday. Right
now I kind of doing something right now… Bad news I thout that The Wizard of
oz is on Friday. Do you have an idea what chanel is on The Wizard Of Oz be on?
I was on a computer writing to you. So Mrs. Brooks how are you doing today????
I was wondering when is The Wizard Of Oz will be on. I Can’t beleave that you
that when that day when you come visit me in Ms. Mara room.
Love Jonathan
Tonight we played spell city two times and tangram for family game night.
Love, Brianna
Hi Brianna — very fun! I love the Tangram game 🙂
See you tomorrow!
Love, Mrs. Brooks
Jonathan,
Hmmm….. I know the Wizard of Oz was on last Friday night – I’m not sure about tomorrow night, though. Good thing you have the DVD! Best part? No commercials!
It was great visiting you in your classroom, buddy!
Love, Mrs. Brooks
hi mrs. brooks!! i now like the wizard oz like jonathan. it is quite awsome! i have read the wonderfull wizard of oz and the marvelous land of oz books!!! and i love the movie!! 🙂
from ruby!!!!!!!
Hi Mrs. Brooks.
I played a lot of the games.
They were fun.
Love Alexis
Hi Ruby and Alexis!
Alexis – I’m glad you enjoyed Family Game Night. Thanks for telling me about the books you bought at the Book Fair! I can’t wait to read Dewey to the class (right after Bad Kitty). If you want to read along with us, you can!
Rubes – I can see why you like the WOO, it’s a classic!! I hope you have a great weekend!
Love you both!
Mrs. Brooks
ya. i do. i like the flying monkeys!!!!!! and in the land of oz i like the gump, wich is made outa two couches put together, a moose head from the wall,some big leaves an a broom.
guuuuummmp!! love, ruby!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂 MONKEY!!!
term two was the best term in my opinian… weel acuallly there were all pretty goood!!!! 🙂 i still have the paper in my binder !!!!!!!!!! I LIKE SSTICK PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!
love, ruby
Hi Mrs Brooks
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!Its snowing!!!!:)
I hope you have a merry christmas!!!!
Love Isabelle 🙂