Classroom Update: Quarter 2, Week 10

Hello Parents!

I cannot believe that it is already the end of our second quarter. We are have way done with the year! I am so thankful to be a part of your young scholars' lives. I am so proud of how hard all of the students have worked in the classroom this quarter. I would also like to thank all of the parents who made Rome Day a wonderful success! It was wonderful to see the students having so much fun! Please do not forget to have your scholars bring in their marionettes tomorrow!!

Our tests and quizzes this week:

Monday, December 15:

Literature Quiz (Pinocchio)

 

Tuesday, December 16:

Science Test (The Human Body)

 

Wednesday, December 17:

Math Test (Multiplication and Division)

 

Thursday, December 18:

History Test (Ancient Rome)

 

Friday, December 19:

Spelling Test

 

 

Here is what your scholars will be focusing on in class for the final week of the quarter:

 

In Language Arts, we will be finishing up with Pinocchio with our last quiz on Monday. For the rest of the week, we will be focusing on reading shorter stories from Aesop's fables with a focus on the morals of these stories and working on summarizing them. Please have your scholars begin bringing in our nest book, The Little Prince. I would like all books to be in their desks before Winter Break. We will be beginning it the first week come back from break. In Spalding, we will have 30 words and a test on Friday as usual. In grammar, we will be focusing on complete and simple subjects and predicates, as well as the correct abbreviations of words. In writing, we will be working on summarizing. We will not have a poem or idiom this week.

 

In Math, we will be finishing up our unit on multiplication and division with the cumulative unit assessment on Wednesday. After that, we will begin a new unit focusing on interpreting data and creating our own bar graphs and tables.

 

In History, we will be finishing up our unit on Ancient Rome by discussing the decline of the Roman Empire. We will have our final test on Thursday. Next quarter, we will be focusing on the Vikings.

 

In Science, we will be reviewing the systems of the human body in preparation for our final test on Tuesday.

 

 

Have a wonderful week!

 

 

Best,

Ms. Sexton

Classroom Update: Quarter 2, Week 9

Hello Parents!

I hope that everyone had a wonderful and enjoyable weekend!

Our tests and quizzes this week:

Monday, December 8:

None!

 

Tuesday, December 9:

Science Quiz (Muscular System)

 

Wednesday, December 10:

Math Quiz (Multiplying and Dividing by 9's)

 

Thursday, December 11:

None!

 

Friday, December 12 [ROME DAY]:

Spelling Test

 

 

Below, you will see what your scholars will be doing this coming week:

 

In Language Arts this week, we will be finishing up with Pinocchio. Our final quiz on Pinocchio will be Monday, December 15th. Monday, December 15th is also the same day that the Final Marionette Project is due. Please be sure that this is turned in on time. In Spalding, we will have thirty words again this week with a test on Friday. We will also be continuing our study of summarizing  in our writing program and sentence diagramming in our grammar program. Our idiom is "when in Rome, do as the Romans do". For our poem this week, the entire third grade will be learning sections of the "Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears" speech from Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.

 

In Math, we will be finishing up our focus of multiplying and dividing by 9's. We will be testing this on Wednesday and then be having a complete and in-depth review of multiplication and division.

 

In History, we will be continuing our study of Ancient Rome. This week our focus will be on the architecture and the famous gladiators. Also, a reminder that Rome Day is on Friday, December 12th. If you have signed up to bring in items or volunteer, please know that your assistance and presence in the classroom is greatly appreciated. I know that the students are very excited about this celebration of Roman culture. I cannot wait to see them in their togas!

 

In Science, we will be finishing up or study of the bones and muscles on Monday with a fun in-class activity. For the rest of the week, our focus will be on the nervous system of the human body.

 

 

Have a wonderful week, everyone!

 

As always, if you have any questions and/or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.

 

 

Best,

Ms. Sexton

Classroom Update: Quarter 2, Week 8

Hello Parents,

I hope that everyone has had a wonderful holiday. I am incredibly grateful to be able to spend my days with your children. They are truly a joy to be around. Also, I would like to thank you for your great efforts and kindness.

I will be sending some information about our grade-level "Rome Day" celebration on December 12th soon. We will need many parent volunteers for this to be a fun day for all involved. Also, I would like to remind everyone that the Pinocchio Final Project is due on Monday, December 15th. As previously stated, you may use whichever method of marionette making that best suits your family.  Please reach out to me with any questions.


Our tests and quizzes this week:

Monday, December 1:

None!

 

Tuesday, December 2:

None!

 

Wednesday, December 3:

Math Quiz (Multiplying and Dividing by 8's)

 

Thursday, December 4:

History Quiz (Ancient Rome)

 

Friday, December 5:

Spelling Test

 

 

Below you will find our lessons for the week:

 

In Language Arts, we will be continuing our hard work in Pinocchio with our last reading group on Thursday. We will be finishing the novel next week. The children cannot wait to see how this story ends! For Spalding this week, we will only be doing twenty words. We will be learning the rules for using the /ie/ phonogram and the /ei/ phonogram for the first part of the week and then will move onto our new words. In our grammar studies, we will be continuing our study of direct objects, as well as prepositions and prepositional phrases. In our writing lessons, we will be working on semicolons and summarizing passages. Our idiom this week is "keep your fingers crossed". Our poem this week is "Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening" by Robert Frost.

 

In Math, we will be finishing up our studies of how to multiply and divide by 8 with a quiz on Wednesday. We will then move onto multiply and dividing by nine. If you see that your student is beginning to struggle, I strongly suggest reviewing math facts with your child for ten to fifteen minutes a day. These math facts should include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

 

In History, we will be discussing the death of Julius Caesar, as well as take a quick look at Augustus Caesar. After this we will focus on the language of the Romans, Latin, and the importance of this language.

 

In Science, now, we have finished our in-depth study of the skeletal system and we will be shifting our focus to the muscular system. The children will be learning about the different types of muscles and how they function.

 

 

As always, if there are any questions or concern, please do not hesitate to contact me!

 

Have a wonderful week, everyone!

Best,

Ms. Sexton

Classroom Update: Quarter 2, Week 7

Hello Parents!

I hope that everyone is having a lovely weekend and looking forward to Thanksgiving Break!

Our tests and quizzes this week:

Monday, November 24:

Math Quiz (Multiplying and Dividing by 6 and 7)

 

Tuesday, November 25:

Science Quiz

 

Wednesday, November 26 (Half-Day):

Spelling Test

 

Thursday, November 27 (No School):

None!

 

Friday, November 28 (No School):

None!

 

 

Here is what our shortened week will look like:

 

In Language Arts, we will be having reading groups for Pinocchio on Monday. If you are interested in being a volunteer, we have two more reading groups that we will need parents help with! The dates for those are: Monday, November 24th (10:40am-11:30am) and Thursday, December 4th (7:55am-8:35am). If you can make these dates and times and have a fingerprint clearance card, please send me an email as soon as possible! We would love to have you in the classroom!  We will cover chapters 28-31 in class this week in Pinocchio. In grammar and writing, we will be working on memorizing our prepositional phrases. We will also have a shortened Spalding list this week. We will be covering 20 words. There will be no idiom or poem this week because of the shortened week.

 

In Math, we will be embarking on a new chapter, Multiplying and Dividing by 8's.

 

In History, we are continuing our study of Ancient Rome. We will be learning about Julius Caesar and Cleopatra this week.

 

In Science, we will be having a review day on Monday in preparation of our Science quiz on Tuesday. 

 

Please reach out to me with questions or concerns. Have a fantastic Thanksgiving! I'm so very grateful to be blessed with such a sweet, scholarly, and attentive group of students this year.

Warm Regards,
 Ms. Sexton

Winter Concert, December 4th

Hello All!

The Winter Concert is coming up quickly. Please view his important information about the concert from Ms. Kaye. To view, click here

Best,
Ms. Sexton

Tax Credit Season

Tax credit season has arrived. Please visit the Archway Arete page to find out more information.

2014 Archway Holiday Hpe and Relief Efforts

Our goal this year, collectively as an Archway Arete community, is to provide relief to the town of Hyder, Arizona. The town of Hyder, located in Yuma County, was once a World War II desert training ground for General Patton's troops, but is now known as a ghost town. It is populated today by hardworking shrimp, tilapia, and date farmers. Income is very low and with only one general store the people of the town face many challenges to meet daily nutrition, housing, and hygiene needs.

The drive is being run by the Veselovsky family, one of our own Archway families, and we are asking the rest of the of the Archway Arete community if they can generously donate the following items to the people of the town of Hyder, Arizona during the holiday season:

Kindergarten: Dental hygiene items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste floss, and mouthwash

 

First Grade: Toilet paper and paper towels

 

Second Grade: Canned Food

 

Third Grade: Dry rice, dry beans, and dry pasta

 

Fourth Grade: Flour, sugar, and oats

 

Fifth Grade: Hygiene items such as deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash

 

 

You may begin dropping off collections to classrooms starting on Monday, November 17th, 2014. The collection will end on Friday, December 5, 2014. Thank you in advance for your generous support and greathearted effort.