Multiplication

Multiplication is a HUGE part of third grade mathematics.  Our goal is for your student to become accurate and automatic with their facts, 0-12.  Mastery is vital to your child’s mathematical success.  Knowledge of these facts will affect them as they learn and work with decimals, division, fractions, word problems, and more!  I will give each student a multiplication chart with all of the facts, and we will be making flash cards most weeks in class - please practice these EVERY DAY!!!  You can take these cards with you and practice them wherever you go:  in the car, at the doctor, while cooking supper, before bed, during TV commercials, etc.

We will be working on 1 set per week (EXCEPTION:  0s and 1s will test together, 10s and 11s will test together).  The students will take timed tests daily.  These will not count as a grade.  Every FRIDAY we will take a timed test that will be graded.  Students will have 2 minutes to complete about 30-33 problems.  We will go in order (beginning with 0s and 1s), through the facts, but you can keep up with which facts we are on in the planners, on our newsletter, and on the blog.

Later this year, students will be introduced to and required to complete a math program on the computer called Math Facts in a Flash.  This is timed multiplication drills.  Throughout the year, students will have time in class to work on this.

In the spring, all students who have mastered their facts, 0-12, will be invited to an ice cream party!  Thanks for helping us work on this, and all of your support!

Box Tops

Our school is still collecting Box Tops for Education.  This is an easy and fun way to earn extra money for our school.  Box Tops for Education can be found on a variety of things.  They are probably found on things you use every day!

All you have to do is cut the box top from the package and send them to the school.  We will do the rest!

Visit Box Tops for Education to see what products have box tops on them or to learn more!

Studyisland

Parent Overview

What is Study Island?

·         Study Island is an all online product designed to help your child master the standards specific to his or her grade level in your state.

Fast Facts:

·         Every student has his/her own username and password.

·         The program is divided into sections based on subject.

·         Each subject is made up of topics, each of which corresponds to a specific state standard.

·         Each topic contains lessons, practice questions and explanations.

·         Most topics are accompanied by a lesson which includes some brief information about the material covered by the questions in the topic.

·         Your child can also incorporate games into their studies while on Study Island, if the school allows.

How do I log in to Study Island?

·         Go to www.studyisland.com and enter your username and password.

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**Username and password can be found on the inside of your student’s planner.**

How does my child use Study Island?

·         After signing in on Study Island’s home page, click the subject tab on which you wish to work or check your student’s class page for assignments created by your child’s teacher.

·         To pass a topic, your child must satisfy the topic’s passing goal which is based on a minimum number of questions answered and a minimum percentage correct. A blue ribbon is displayed next to all passed topics.

·         Once your child has passed all of the topics in the subject, he or she will have to pass the Post Test for the subject. Ignore this step if the subject has no Post Test.

·         Once your child passes all topics in all sections, he has completed the Study Island program.

How do I monitor my child’s progress?

·         Log in to Study Island with your student’s username and password.

·         Click on My Reports.

·         Click on a report and select the appropriate grade level.

**Studyisland assignments are taken for a minor grade.  Students are given an ample amount of time to complete these assignments in class.  They may also work on these assignments at home. Studyisland assignment grades will go home in graded papers.  **

 

PTO Membership

Join PTO today!! Membership dues are only $5.  Each class that reaches 100% PTO membership, each student in that class will receive an ice cream party.

100% of the money raised by the PCES PTO stays at PCES to be used for benefit and encouragement of students.

Help our class reach the goal of 100% by joining PTO today!!

If you would like to join or have any questions, please see me.

Thank you!!

Remind 101

August 10, 2014

Dear Parents,

        Technology never ceases to amaze me! I know life can get a bit hectic when kids start school, and deadlines can become intimidating.  Well, I have been introduced to a text reminder application that will allow me to send out classroom and school reminders via text message. This will help take the burden off of you to remember. To participate in receiving text message reminders, simply text

@missrobi  to (850)780-0888.

        Rest assured that you will not receive advertisement texts, and your phone number will remain private. You may choose to opt out at anytime by messaging stop to the above number.

        It is my hope that this will help strengthen the home-school connection. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Welcome to Third Grade!

  

August 5: Open House (6-7 p.m.)

August 6: First Day of School