We made it! It is the last week of school! Monday and Tuesday will be full days. Wednesday will be a very short day, from 8:30 to 11:30. It is Field Day, so wear comfortable clothing. There is no lunch served that day.
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Please read every night for 20 minutes with your child. This is one of the most important things you can help your child with, by listening to them read. Encourage them not to add words, nor skip words that are there.
We have finished our 3rd grade Spelling Program this year. Way to go! In math this week we are working on data collection and polygons. In science we are working on How the World Works, including the laws of motion. Upcoming events: 05/06-05/10: Appreciation Week for Teachers and Staff. 05/13-16: BOGO Scholastic Book Fair 8-4 M-TH. Come buy some books for summer reading! 05/17: Box Top Pants of Choice Dress Down (uniform shirts must be worn) 05/22: Field Day and Last Day of School with dismal at 11:30 (no lunch served) Please read every night for 20 minutes with your child. This is one of the most important things you can help your child with, by listening to them read. Encourage them not to add words, nor skip words that are there.
Our spelling words this week: chain learn wonder pair pear check prove heard inspect itself always something need woman young fair dollar ready money living center noise hear tired thunder *There is a written test Friday. In math this week we are working on telling time and data collection. In science we are working on How the World Works, including the laws of motion. Upcoming events: 4/29 to 4/30: April Showers Coin Drive! Any spare change laying around the house? We’re trying to gather enough change to purchase a new sound system for our school. The top 3 classes will earn a class party. 5/1: IMA Award applications are due. 5/3: Annual Family Carnival, 4 to 7 PM at the school! Come one come all! We’ll have food trucks, inflatables, a cake walk and lots of fun things! 05/06-05/10: Appreciation Week for Teachers and Staff. 05/13-16: BOGO Scholastic Book Fair 8-4 M-TH and Wednesday from 6:00-7:00 05/17: Box Top Pants of Choice Dress Down (uniform shirts must be worn) 05/22: Field Day and Last Day of School with dismal at 11:30 (no lunch served) Hope your Spring Break was amazing! The year is quickly passing now! Please read every night for 20 minutes with your child. This is one of the most important things you can help your child with, by listening to them read. Encourage them not to add words, nor skip words that are there.
Our spelling words this week: might contract deal all almost child children less event of off true truth took again inform both heart month bring brought flower orange fixed another *There is a written test Friday. In math this week we are working on measurements and telling time. In social studies we are working on a science unit: How the World Works. Upcoming events: 4/22 to 4/30: April Showers Coin Drive! Any spare change laying around the house? We’re trying to gather enough change to purchase a new sound system for our school. The top 3 classes will earn a class party. 5/1: IMA Award applications are due 5/3: Annual Family Carnival, 4 to 7 PM at the school! Come one come all! Get your carnival tickets early! Early bird ticket sales will be held on Thursday, April 25 and Friday, April 26 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. in front of the school. You can buy a wristband and 20 tickets for just $15. Please read every night for 20 minutes with your child. This is one of the most important things you can help your child with, by listening to them read. Encourage them not to add words, nor skip words that are there.
Our spelling words this week: able gone track watch soap summer anything ride rode road because country meet meat another people before where early know nothing morning third funny going *There is a written test Friday. In math this week we are working on fractions and measurements. In social studies we are working on a science unit: How the World Works. Upcoming events: 4/15 – 19: Spring Break! No school. Please read every night for 20 minutes with your child. This is one of the most important things you can help your child with, by listening to them read. Encourage them not to add words, nor skip words that are there.
Our spelling words this week: tie tying listen poetry group records records relieve slightly sense sensible shoulder protect protective protection situation repeat repeated repetition recognize recognition required sacrifice spirit spiritual dictionary everybody steadily temperature thousand *There is a written test Friday. In math this week we are working on fractions. In social studies we are finishing our Interviews, then beginning a new science unit: How the World Works. Upcoming events: 4/15 – 19: Spring Break! No school. Please read every night for 20 minutes with your child. This is one of the most important things you can help your child with, by listening to them read.
Our spelling words this week: poem poet poetry before listen listened group everybody elephant design decide decided concert create created creative creation dictionary community communities *There is a written test Friday. In math this week we are finishing area and perimeter. We will begin fractions. In social studies we are finishing our Interviews; they are so well done! Upcoming events: 3/26-28: Grand Event and Book Fair. Our Grand Event is Tuesday, March 26th. Your grandparents may come to class at 12:40. Then at 1:00 we will all go down to the Book Fair. The Book Fair will also be open during Student-led Conferences: March 27-28 from 4-7 PM. 3/27-28: Student-led Conferences 4:00-8:00 PM; come let us show you what we’ve been learning! Sign ups are available now. Go to the school website hawthornacademy.org. Look under South Jordan Faculty. Under my picture there is a link to the conference sign up sheet. When signing up, please type your child’s name in the box. You MUST hit enter or click out of the cell for your spot to be saved. Please do not take someone else’s spot. Please be on time and do not stay past your allotted time. This is a Student Led Conference. Your child will be doing the talking and showing you what they have been working on in Third Grade. Your child should be leading you around the classroom and talking to you. If you have a major concern after talking with me, I would be happy to schedule another time to discuss it further. Please be kind and aware of others and their time. 3/29: Teacher workday/ No students! Please read every night for 20 minutes with your child. This is one of the most important things you can help your child with, by listening to them read.
Our spelling words this week: union piece canvas certain before ability before therefore possible autumn pleasant celery ceiling total doubt local opinion believe companion investigate appearance atmosphere atmospheric witness onion million peace possibly certainly difference *There is a written test Friday. In math this week we are working on area and perimeter. In social studies we are finishing our unit about where we are in place and time. We have an assignment to interview an older adult in our lives. Upcoming events: 3/21: Spring Pictures; flyers went home last week. Only those who have paid or are paying that day will have their pictures taken. 3/22: Box tops dress down; pants of choice; bring 10 box tops or $1. 3/26-28: Grand Event and Book Fair. Our Grand Event is Tuesday, March 26th. Your grandparents may come to class at 12:40. Then at 1:00 we will all go down to the Book Fair. 3/27-28: Student-led Conferences 4:00-8:00 PM; come let us show you what we’ve been learning! Sign ups are available now. Go to the school website hawthornacademy.org. Look under South Jordan Faculty. Under my picture there is a link to the conference sign up sheet. When signing up, please type your child’s name in the box. You MUST hit enter or click out of the cell for your spot to be saved. Please do not take someone else’s spot. Please be on time and do not stay past your allotted time. This is a Student Led Conference. Your child will be doing the talking and showing you what they have been working on in Third Grade. Your child should be leading you around the classroom and talking to you. If you have a major concern after talking with me, I would be happy to schedule another time to discuss it further. Please be kind and aware of others and their time. Please read every night for 20 minutes with your child. This is one of the most important things you can help your child with, by listening to them read. It’s also important for them to hear you read.
Our spelling words this week are: hurry sum summary sword flew debts giant sleeve piano pianos pianist celery salary pickle pickles tomato tomatoes college patient prisoner release reveal resign excitement forgotten soldier century theater rhyme square *There is a written test Friday. In math this week we are working on area and perimeter. We have a new math book! In writing, we are writing about the elements of fairy tales. In social studies we are learning about where we are in place and time. Upcoming events: 3/8: End of 3rd quarter; grades will be locked. 3/11: No school for students; Teacher work day. 3/22: Box tops dress down; pants of choice; bring 10 box tops or $1. 3/26-28: Grand Event and Book Fair. More info coming! 3/27-28: Student-led Conferences 4:00-8:00 PM; come let us show you what we’ve been learning! Please read every night for 20 minutes with your child. This is one of the most important things you can help your child with, by listening to them read. It’s also important for them to hear you read.
Our spelling words this week are: fly flies flew debts guide enemy example excite exciting again broke compare tomorrow control controlled forgot forgotten fierce disaster excitement giant gigantic hurried hurrying treasure know knowledge lawyer paragraph pianist *There is a written test Friday. In math this week we are working on using different strategies to multiply and divide. In writing, we are writing about the elements of fairy tales. In social studies we are learning about where we are in place and time. Upcoming events: 2/25 – 3/01: College and Career Week! What is your dream job? How can you get there? What does it take? We will be talking about this all week. 2/28: College Shirt day dress down. Wear your favorite College shirt! |
About MeHello! I am Carolyn Monson. I was born in Utah, but lived most of my growing up years in San Diego, California. I graduated from San Diego State University. I also have schooling beyond my bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University and the University of Utah. I love learning!I have worked in many capacities for several school districts over the years. These were wonderful times. I have always enjoyed working with children. |