Thursday, October 31, 2013
October Student of the Month
October 21-25, 2013 Top Home Reader
Congratulations to Asho! She was our top at home reader last week with 720 minutes!
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
There's still room in the Parent Nurtured Heart Class! Consider attending this free class sponsored by our PTA!
School has started
and the holidays are coming. Are you
READY? As parents we want to have great relationships within our family, but
there are times when things don’t seem to be working right or we want even more
connectedness in our family. This Fall
and Spring the Westside Family PTA will be offering The Nurtured Heart Approach® (NHA) parenting class. The NHA® is a relational approach designed to
help you connect with your child and in a firsthand way help them grow strong
on the inside. This means making choices
not because they “get” something, instead because of the belief that they can
make wise choices due to their character.
In 5 weeks you will learn to see relationships differently and have the
tools and strategies to become even more intentional in your parenting and
family time. Three stands will be taught
of learning to say no to getting into negativity, learning to see and speak
positive and truthful words, and learning the gift of clarity with expectations
and true consequences. This class is based on the book, Transforming the Difficult Child: The Nurtured Heart Approach by
Howard Glasser, M.A. and will be taught by Sarah How, Psy.S. NCSP, our School
Psychologist and Advanced Trainer in the NHA® along with Carmen Tubbs our
special education teacher and Certified Trainer in the NHA® This class is a series. Plan to attend all
sessions. Class is limited to the first 35 people and there is space for 15
children for daycare. Please RSVP by October 29th,
2013
Dates: November 5, 12,
19, 26 & December 3, 2013
(Tuesday
Evenings)
Time: 6:15- 7:30 pm
Location: Westside Elementary School, 945
7th Ave W, West Fargo, ND 58078
Cost:
FREE!!! Sponsored by our PTA (includes
1 Transforming the Difficult Child book/family)
*Daycare
and snacks will be provided for you and your family!
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Nurtured Heart Class. (Fill out information below).
Child’s Name:
_____________________________________Classroom Teacher _______________________
Child’s Name:
_____________________________________Classroom Teacher
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r I will need
child care for #________ children –
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age_______ name___________________ age_______
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Phone:________________________________________________
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Monday, October 28, 2013
TIMELINE PROJECT-Due Friday, November 1, 2013
3rd Grade Timeline Project
Due Date: Friday, November 1st
Dear Families,
As a part of our third grade Social Studies curriculum we are learning about timelines. The objective of this homework project is for your child to use critical-thinking skills to organize and create a personal timeline of their life on the piece of poster board provided. While we encourage you to assist your child with this project please remember to limit the amount of help you give them as it will be graded and the project must reflect your child’s work. Be unique and creative, but most importantly have fun! Please refer to the attached rubric and timeline sample which can be used as a guideline to assist your child with their project. We look forward to seeing your project on Friday!
What to do:
Students will create a timeline of their life beginning at birth until present day. They need to choose one major event that has happened to them for each year of their life. The timeline should include the number of events as you have been alive. You should construct a timeline with pictures (use drawings if no photos are available) and a complete sentence for each event.
Procedure:
1. Find at least 3 pictures that show important events in your life.
2. Arrange the events in the order in which they happened (i.e. birth, 1st birthday, 1st bike, new pet, moved to a new house, birth of a sibling, etc.)
3. Glue the pictures on the poster board in order. (You may go on the back.)
4. Write the date or year under each picture.
5. Write a complete sentence explain each event under the date.
6. Write your name on the top of the poster
7. Decorate the border of the poster (i.e. draw things you like, use stamps, stickers, etc.)
8. Return the project by Friday, November 1st! You may turn this project in early if you wish.
Reminder: Although all of the items will be returned, please do not send any valuable photos or materials in case they get lost in transit.
The Third Grade Teachers
Helpful Guide to Get Started:
***This is just a tool to help you get started. You do not need to fill this out, turn it in, or even follow this. It is just a guide in case you don’t know where to begin. Remember it will depend on how old your child is as to exactly how many events he or she will need to include on his or her timeline.***
I was born on Month____________________, DAY___________, YEAR_______________.
In __________, I was one year old and I ________________________________________.
In __________, I was two years old and I _______________________________________.
In ___________, I was three years old and I _____________________________________.
In ___________, I was four years old and I ______________________________________.
In ___________, I was five years old and I ______________________________________.
In ___________, I was six years old and I ________________________________________.
In ___________, I was seven years old and I ____________________________________.
In ___________, I was eight years old and I _____________________________________.
In ___________, I was nine years old and I ______________________________________.
Due Date: Friday, November 1st
Dear Families,
As a part of our third grade Social Studies curriculum we are learning about timelines. The objective of this homework project is for your child to use critical-thinking skills to organize and create a personal timeline of their life on the piece of poster board provided. While we encourage you to assist your child with this project please remember to limit the amount of help you give them as it will be graded and the project must reflect your child’s work. Be unique and creative, but most importantly have fun! Please refer to the attached rubric and timeline sample which can be used as a guideline to assist your child with their project. We look forward to seeing your project on Friday!
What to do:
Students will create a timeline of their life beginning at birth until present day. They need to choose one major event that has happened to them for each year of their life. The timeline should include the number of events as you have been alive. You should construct a timeline with pictures (use drawings if no photos are available) and a complete sentence for each event.
Procedure:
1. Find at least 3 pictures that show important events in your life.
2. Arrange the events in the order in which they happened (i.e. birth, 1st birthday, 1st bike, new pet, moved to a new house, birth of a sibling, etc.)
3. Glue the pictures on the poster board in order. (You may go on the back.)
4. Write the date or year under each picture.
5. Write a complete sentence explain each event under the date.
6. Write your name on the top of the poster
7. Decorate the border of the poster (i.e. draw things you like, use stamps, stickers, etc.)
8. Return the project by Friday, November 1st! You may turn this project in early if you wish.
Reminder: Although all of the items will be returned, please do not send any valuable photos or materials in case they get lost in transit.
The Third Grade Teachers
Helpful Guide to Get Started:
***This is just a tool to help you get started. You do not need to fill this out, turn it in, or even follow this. It is just a guide in case you don’t know where to begin. Remember it will depend on how old your child is as to exactly how many events he or she will need to include on his or her timeline.***
I was born on Month____________________, DAY___________, YEAR_______________.
In __________, I was one year old and I ________________________________________.
In __________, I was two years old and I _______________________________________.
In ___________, I was three years old and I _____________________________________.
In ___________, I was four years old and I ______________________________________.
In ___________, I was five years old and I ______________________________________.
In ___________, I was six years old and I ________________________________________.
In ___________, I was seven years old and I ____________________________________.
In ___________, I was eight years old and I _____________________________________.
In ___________, I was nine years old and I ______________________________________.
Change Drive Continuing through November 1, 2013
The Change Drive is continuing this week, so please continue to send your change in support of the United Way!
Congratulations Book It Pizza Hut October Earners
Congrats to the following students who earned a FREE PERSONAL PAN PIZZA from PIZZA HUT through our Book It Reading Program in October! There's still time to earn for those who are not on the list. The challenge is 400 home minutes read each month. Contact me for your child's current total if you are unsure! Minutes for October are due MONDAY,NOVEMBER 4, 2013!
Asho, Matthew, Adam, Benito, Macey, Rylie, Arop, Payton, Olivia, Mitchell, Joslyn, Eastin, Tristan
WAY-TO-GO!
Differentiated Spelling Lists
Tonight, your child will come home with one of two spelling lists in their agendas. I gave a pretest today and based on the scores from that assessment, I have created a basic 20 word list and a challenge 20 word list. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. Please see the lists below!
Spelling List A (oi/oy) October 28, 2013
1. coin
2. coins
3. join
4. joins
5. oil
6. oils
7. boil
8. boils
9. spoil
10. spoils
11. boy
12. boys
13. joy
14. joys
15. toy
16. toys
17. coil
18. coils
19. broil
20. broils
Spelling List B (oi/oy) October 28, 2013
1. employ
2. destroy
3. enjoy
4. annoy
5. voyage
6. oyster
7. soybean
8. royal
9. boycott
10. joyful
11. rejoice
12. embroider
13. broiler
14. pointless
15. moisten
16. turquoise
17. poison
18. appoint
19. moist
20. point
Fall Party
October 28, 2013
Hello Parents/Guardians,
It is that time of year for our Fall Party!! The party will be held in the classroom on Thursday, October 31st at 1:45. We will be having different stations in the room for the students to rotate have a snack and play some math games. I have 3 parent volunteers who will be here to help out during the party. Thanks Jolene(Tyler), Carla(Mitchell) & Heidi(Macey).
There is plenty to help out with and plenty of fun to be had! We are in need of donations for the food and supplies. Please send me a message or give me a call letting me know what you can donate and WAIT for my reply before purchasing so we don’t double up. Please bring in your items on or before Thursday, October 31, 2013.
If you have any questions, never hesitate to contact me. Please return this form to school by Friday so I can send out the donations form.
Thank you!
Mrs. Steinbrink
Donations needed:
Styrofoam cups for hot chocolate (1 package)
Cheese Sticks (package of 24)
Fruit Cups (package of 24)
Plastic spoons (1 package)
Thanks for your consideration in bringing a snack for our class. Remember—please contact me before purchasing so we don’t double up!
Hello Parents/Guardians,
It is that time of year for our Fall Party!! The party will be held in the classroom on Thursday, October 31st at 1:45. We will be having different stations in the room for the students to rotate have a snack and play some math games. I have 3 parent volunteers who will be here to help out during the party. Thanks Jolene(Tyler), Carla(Mitchell) & Heidi(Macey).
There is plenty to help out with and plenty of fun to be had! We are in need of donations for the food and supplies. Please send me a message or give me a call letting me know what you can donate and WAIT for my reply before purchasing so we don’t double up. Please bring in your items on or before Thursday, October 31, 2013.
If you have any questions, never hesitate to contact me. Please return this form to school by Friday so I can send out the donations form.
Thank you!
Mrs. Steinbrink
Donations needed:
Styrofoam cups for hot chocolate (1 package)
Cheese Sticks (package of 24)
Fruit Cups (package of 24)
Plastic spoons (1 package)
Thanks for your consideration in bringing a snack for our class. Remember—please contact me before purchasing so we don’t double up!
October 14-18 Reading Minute Winner!
Congratulations Olivia on being our top classroom reader for the week of October 14-18, 2013! Olivia read 420 minutes! Way to go!
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Reminder-Coin Drive this week Mon-Fri
Reminder--we are holding a coin drive Monday-Friday this week!
Monday, October 21, 2013
Phonics & Spelling Lesson 7
This week's phonics involves many different sounds that connect! -ue, -ew, -ui-, -ow, -aw, -y
Here's the list--challenge your children at home to come up with more words that follow the same patterns--have them put them on a sticky note in their agenda and we can challenge them at the end of the week! This set of 16 words should be written in their agendas tonight when they get home from school. If for some reason they aren't, send me an e-mail and I'll be sure to check in the morning!
1. True
2. Clue
3. Chew
4. Stew
5. Suit
6. Fruit
7. Blue
8. Blew
9. New
10. Knew
11. Grow
12. Grew
13. Draw
14. Drew
15. Fly
16. Flew
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Vocabulary Study Guide: Poetry
This coming week, we will begin learning more deeply about poetry. I am including our vocabulary words and their meanings for you to review with your children this coming week!
BEATS: pulses that are the basic units of rhythm, used in both poetry and music
Lines: rows of words printed or written across a page or column
Pattern: a combination of features, actions, or events that are repeated in a recognizable arrangement
Rhyme: to agree or correspond in sound
Rhythm: a series of pulses that repeat in a regular order
Stanzas: groups of lines that make up divisions of a poem
Friday, October 18, 2013
COIN DRIVE Monday, October 21-Friday, October 25, 2013!
Send your coins--send your bills! Westside Student Council is again starting up the Coin Drive initiative to support a local company in need. In the past, our money has gone to the United Way of Cass & Clay county, but they were still making that decision when our Student Council members last reported to us!
We will be collecting money EVERY DAY! So feel free to be as generous as you are able!
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Cursive Handwriting Practice Book
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
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