Open House

 

Hello everyone!! I am getting some questions about open house as well as the first day of school so I thought I'd share some information.  

Open house will be on August 18th from 5:30-6:30 pm.  Last year we had an informal open house where you just come by and say hi anytime during that window, but I am unsure if it will be the same this year.  I'll keep you posted.  

Our first day of school is August 20th :) 

Please see my post regarding classroom supplies needed for this year, and don't hesitate to reach out with questions or concerns.  You can reach me at amilanese@nlca.info

Lastly, I would like to share our classroom Amazon wish list link.  This incoming group is going to have so many learning materials to use as generous individuals have purchased us some fun things.  So most of these items are small perishable items to replenish our stock.  But please DO NOT feel like you need to purchase any of these items.  I know Back to School time requires a lot of families.

3rd Grade Amazon Wishlist

I am looking forward to this year!  I think about our class daily, and I am praying for a fruitful year!

2025-2026 Supplies List

 

                                                      

3rd Grade

Classroom Supplies List

2025-2026

KJV Bible

Backpack/Bookbag

$4 for our Class Highlights Subscription

1-Pencil Pouch/Box

Wired Headphones for their iPad

2-Boxes of Tissues

150 Page Loose Leaf College Ruled Paper

Scissors

#2 Pencils: NO MECHANICAL PENCILS PLEASE

BOYS: 1-12oz Bottle of Hand Sanitizer

GIRLS: 1-50ish Count Box of Sandwich Bags

Spill proof water bottles are allowed: No large sizes like Stanleys please.

Tennis shoes are required for gym each day of the week.

Summer 2024-2025

  

Happy Summer!! As we part for our break,  I think there are a few skills that would be beneficial for all of the outgoing 3rd graders to periodically practice over the summer to avoid losing some of the new skills they gained this year. 

Multiplication Facts 2-12s: 

Some are still trying to skip count when they multiply and they need a bit more practice with straight memorization. I suggest flashcards or using this website:

https://www.mindlygames.com/math/multiplication

Some could still use some extra practice with addition skills. I have a few that still want to count on their fingers to add.  We'd like to get that skill up so that it is more of a memorized skills. I suggest flashcards or using this website:

https://www.mindlygames.com/math/addition

All 50 states.

We used this website to help us study:

https://www.geoguessr.com/vgp/3003

I cannot emphasize this one enough: READ

Ask them to read to you 10 minutes a day, a few days a week. This is one of the most important skills they can work on.

Lastly, they have access to IXL all summer.  They can go under "Assessments" then scroll down to see recommended skills for Math and Language.

I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Thank you all for entrusting me to teach these children this year.  I hope everyone has a safe and wonderful summer!

Week of May 5th

 

Week of May 5th

Our only and final day of testing this upcoming week is Tuesday, May 6th. 

We will finish out with a Mathematics Problem Solving and Reading Vocabulary test.

Other than our testing day on Tuesday, we will have a "normal" week as far as academics goes. 

I have cut out the vocabulary for this week, and we will NOT have a memory verse as well.

Spelling List 31

First Half, Trial Quiz Tuesday 4/6

1. college

2. strange

3. package

4. imagine

5. engine

6. energetic

7. emergency

8. bandage

9. splurge

10. allergy

Second Half, Trial Quiz Thursday 4/8

1. gentle

2. ginger

3. gerbil

4. June

5. July

6. pigeon

7. largest

8. German

9. garbage

10. orange

I am feeling the end of the year bittersweetness.  I cannot believe we only have 3 more weeks together as a class.  I am hoping to have a little end of the year party, and I'll keep you posted on the date for that. 

I'm also trying to putting together a little trip to Carnifex Ferry and will send home information after I get the details in place.  

Week of April 28th

 

Week of April 28th

The end of year testing will be on the following days for elementary students:

Tuesday, April 29

Wednesday, April 30

Thursday, May 1

Tuesday, May 6

We are going to go watch The King of Kings on Friday morning. 

Permission forms and information were sent home last week.  

Feel free to reach out with any questions.  

Forms and funds are due back to me by Thursday 5/1 (Can you believe it's almost May!??)

 I have shortened our Spelling List and we will NOT have a Bible memory verse quiz.

Spelling List 30 (Shortened)

First Half Trial Quiz Tuesday 4/29

1. hopefully

2. joyfully

3. finally

4. bravely

5. weekly

Second Half Trial Quiz Thursday 5/1

1. boldly

2. lovely

3. springtime

4. barefoot

5. blooming

No vocabulary this week

Week of April 22nd

 

Week of April 22nd

April 22nd: Students Return

April 24th: Bowling Trip (Calendar Winners)

April 24th: Parent Teacher Conferences 

Call the school to schedule a phone call or message me on Dojo for a call or message update

I now drive the van for our students, so I am unable to meet in person after school.

April 25th: In House Movie (Calendar Winners)

I'm making the plans to take the kids to the movies to see King of Kings.  I'll message on Dojo when I have details and send home a permission form :)

Trial quiz on Thursday.

Actual quiz will be on Friday for those that make less than an A.

Bible Memory Verse:

We will begin our study on the book of Esther starting tomorrow :) 

Our Bible Memory Verse Quiz on Friday will be on the later end of Esther 4:14 KJV:

 "who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?"

Week of March 31st

 

Week of March 31st-April 4th

March 31st:     Reading Logs Due

March 31st:      Calendars Fundraiser Due

April 14-21:      Spring Break

April 24th:      Parent Teacher Conferences

The dates for achievement testing have been pushed back a bit due to the amount of weather interruptions we had this year.  

Testing dates are now: 4/22, 4/29, 4/30, 5/1, 5/6, 5/8

Spelling List 26 First Half: Trial Quiz Tuesday

1. you're

2. we're

3. you'll

4. we'll

5. she'll

6. they're

7. would've

8. should've 

9. o'clock

10. shouldn't

Spelling List 26 Second Half: Trial Quiz Thursday

1. general

2. patriot

3. hero

4. leader

5. success

6. monument

7. president

8. diligent

9. commander in chief

10. soldier

Vocabulary: matching the term to its definition

1.  allegiance:  loyalty

2.  virtue:  goodness and righteousness

3.  united:  joined together; made one

Bible Memory Verse:

Ezra 10:11 (amended) KJV

"Now honor the Lord, the God of your ancestors, and do His will. Separate yourselves from the peoples around you."