This morning the class used an app on their tablets called Lensoo. They created a presentation on how to use their technology appropriately and shared their creation with the class. Some students chose to insert photos, draw sketches, and/or talk through various examples. Using technology appropriately is the PBIS focus for the month of November….
Classroom News
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Wednesday 11/5
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Monday 11/3
Posted on November 3, 2014Below you will find a few photos from the 3rd grade Halloween party this past Friday!
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Thursday 10/30
Posted on October 30, 2014*Please see bottom of page for Halloween information. We had a fun morning with a couple of guest speakers! Officer Friendly came to discuss internet safety, bullying (including cyberbullying), and strangers. Everyone received an Arlington Heights Police pencil and a police badge sticker. Mrs. Riggs, our school’s Innovative Learning Coach, introduced a new app called Lensoo….
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Wednesday 10/29
Posted on October 29, 2014The class is currently working on their planet report. Each student chose their own planet to research. Their completed reports will be coming home either this week or next in their Friday folder. A lockdown drill took place this afternoon. Students and staff practiced the procedures that are in place in case we were…
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Tuesday 10/28
Posted on October 28, 2014This morning the class greeted one another by writing a post-it note to the person sitting to the left of them at morning meeting. The note said “Good morning, ______! I am happy to see you this morning because _________”. It was a great way to start off our Tuesday morning.
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Friday 10/24
Posted on October 24, 2014Happy Friday! There will be a green note regarding Halloween coming home in your child’s Friday folder today. Please read through this note completely! Students are NOT allowed to bring candy to pass out to classmates. Only non-edible items, for example: spider rings, are allowed OR healthy snacks listed on our school’s healthy list flyer. This…
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Thursday 10/23
Posted on October 23, 2014This morning Mrs. Vonschlegell taught a lesson on passive, assertive, and aggressive behaviors. Students were given a situation and they were asked to act it out. The class was challenged to identify the behavior acted out as either passive, assertive, or aggressive and explain why. FYI: Vision and/or hearing tests were administered this afternoon.
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Wednesday 10/22
Posted on October 22, 2014Students are frequently required to use headphones in class. If you/they would like to, headphones from home can be brought into school. They can be kept at school, in your child’s backpack, or locker. I have a few pairs the class can use; however, I do not have enough for everyone. Some students have their…
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Tuesday 10/21
Posted on October 21, 2014This morning Mrs. Riggs came into our classroom to teach a review lesson on elapsed time. She introduced two new apps called Kahoot and NearPod. Mrs. Riggs is our school’s Innovative Learning Coach, and she does a great job of introducing new technology to the students and staff! Please ask your child about this experience….
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Friday 10/17
Posted on October 17, 2014Happy Friday, everyone! Have a great 3-day weekend! A large manila envelope will be coming home today in your child’s backpack. This envelope contains their M.A.P. assessment report. Please let me know if you have any questions. We have wrapped up our discussion on prefixes and suffixes. The following prefixes and suffixes were introduced, studied, and…
