Sept. 18, 2017

Parents,
The math homework tonight is on pg. 41 in their math book on addition of large numbers. They should also be reading for at least 20 minutes a night and practicing their multiplication facts. Students are told to take their math book home with them instead of ripping the page out so that parents can check out the lesson before the homework, if needed. We are still waiting for access to Think Central. When I receive it, we will let you know. 

Neighborhood News

• Students should know all of their multiplication tables 1- 12 upon leaving 3rd grade.  Please work with your child as much as possible as we still have a very high number of students who do not know them with speed or accuracy and confidence. A suggestion would be practicing flash cards with your child.
• We will soon have accounts for Reading Counts. Please encourage students to take reading counts tests as they complete their books throughout the year. Reading counts points are being calculated for neighborhood recognition.
• The Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI) is a test that students will take each quarter to measure your child’s reading level. SRI growth is usually related to continual reading.  The more a student reads, the better reader they will become.  
• If you need to contact any of us, the quickest way is probably through email. Our emails are as follows: charles.utter@am.dodea.edu; patricia.cerny@am.dodea.edu; and judith.ward@am.dodea.edu.
• If your child will be absent for school, please let the office know with a call, email, or note. You can email the school at CESattendance@am.dodea.edu
• New DODEA rules prohibit food for birthdays so please do not send in cupcakes or other food for your child.

Important Dates

Sept. 19th

Baskets (Chocolate Lovers and Family Library) are Due

Sept. 21st

Fall Festival

5:00 - 8:00

Sept. 22nd

No School For Students

Reminder

Early Dismissal Every Wednesday at 1:40

Educational Targets:

Math:

Students will be working on adding and subtracting large whole  numbers.

Science/ Social Studies:

Students are working on their PBL SOAR writing on what students should look like while in the cafeteria.

Language Arts:

Students are still working on writing paragraphs and how to utilize text-based evidence.