Welcome to Ms. Clifford's 3rd Grade Class!
During my years of teaching, I have had the pleasure of working at many grade levels in a variety of states. I am so happy to be teaching third grade this year ... it is my personal favorite!
While growing up, my family moved around a lot, so now I love to travel and experience new opportunities. We moved to California in the middle of high school. I graduated with my BA from the University of San Diego, and I received my Masters in Education from the University of North Texas.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at cclifford @ longhill.org or at (908) 647-2312 ext. 2028. I am looking forward to working with your child this year.
Sincerely,
Colleen Clifford
Please note that test dates are tentative and are subject to change.
Please refer to your child's agenda.
Social Studies: We will be learning about immigrants and sharing cultures.
Test:
Science: In science we are learning about Space in chapter 10.
Test: Monday, February 6
Math: In math we are learning about patterns. Each week there will be a timed test over math facts. Students are expected to find the answer for 100 math problems in 5 minutes. Please be sure to practice with flash cards frequently.
HW: Each night students should review their math facts. Monday - Thursday a worksheet will come home to do for extra practice.
Test: Chapter 9, Friday, February 3.
Language Arts: We will be learning phonics rules, literary themes, strategies for reading comprehension, vocabulary, spelling words, and writing techniques. Each week there will be a spelling test and an end of the chapter test that consists of vocabulary, phonics, and reading comprehension. Students are expected to read a minimum of 4 accelerated reading books this quarter. After reading they will take a test on the computer. Please note that the non-fiction stories are shorter but more difficult.
HW: Each night students should read for 20 minutes. It would be helpful to be reading their accelerated reading book. 1-2 nights per week I will send home a reading comprehension practice page.
Unit 3 Tests on Thursday and Friday the week of February 2 - 3
Test: Grammar quiz each Thursday.
Test: Reading and spelling tests each Friday. The spelling tests will include the new words, as well as, words from the previous list or commonly misspelled words like: there, their, they're, said, your, and you're. The review words will be given in the form of a sentence dictation.
Lunch is 12:15- 12:45 and recess is 12:55 - 1:25.
Students are very hungry by lunch time, so we will have a snack time around 10:15. Please send in a healthy snack.
We are a peanut free classroom.
Weekly Specials:
Monday: Music Tuesday: Library Wednesday: PE Thursday: PE Friday: Art
Wish list: paper towels, ziploc baggies, and tissues.
Upcoming Events:
January 31: End 2nd Quarter
February 14: Valentine's Day Party
February 16, 17, 20: No School