Thank you for joining me at Open House!
It was so nice to see you all and spend the evening together. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments. I loved doing the BreakoutEDU, and next year I'll know to make it harder. You are too smart! We will have a terrific year, and I'm so glad we are all together this year.
Spelling
Spelling words are here! After we assessed all of the students in early September, the students were sorted into groups depending on the spelling skills that need to be developed. I send a spelling sheet home for the kids to work on, and they will keep a copy at school. Students should choose activities from the list below in order to bulid spelling knowledge. New lists will go home on Monday, and we will have a short assessment on Fridays, but students will receive words every week. There is nothing to hand in at school...these are just activities in order to practice spelling at home. For those of you that have forgotten or did not have a child in 2nd grade at Lincoln, here is what the kids could be doing a few times a week at home:
Spelling activities for home 1. Re-write all the spelling words on cards. Sort them into categories (for example, CVC, CVVC, CVCe). Can you sort them more than one way? 2. Write a sentence using each spelling word. 3. Write a letter to a friend. See how many spelling words can you include in the letter. 4. Can you find other words that fit the pattern of your spelling words? Student-led Conferences
Our class will participate in student-led conferences this year (in lieu of traditional parent/teacher conferences! Student-led conferences are a great step for your child on the path to take ownership of learning; and share his or her successes, struggles, and goals with both parents and teacher in a supportive environment.
Since this is the first experience with student-led conferences for most, we will keep it simple and relaxed: students will share and discuss work, set goals, and talk about his or her learning experiences so far in Third Grade. We (the adults) should be open and supportive, and discuss ways we can assist and or facilitate learning. It will be a very positive experience! Bringing your child is not mandatory, but it is very much encouraged. Please know that there is very little I would say to you that your child and I have not discussed: it is important to me and part of our classroom culture to give honest and frequent feedback. Last year was the first year I implemented student-led conferences after seeing the success of the Third Grade team at Willard School and our 4th Grade team here at Lincoln. Both parents and students overwhelming agreed it was a successful and positive experience last year in our classroom, as well. Inquiry and exploration:
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Upcoming events
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Friday, September 28, 2018 Tuesday, October 2, 2018 Monday, October 8, 2018 Tuesday, October 9, 2018 Thursday, November 7, 2018 Friday, November 8, 2018 Friday, November 9, 2018 |
Non-attendance Day- NO SCHOOL
EarlyDismissal (11:25AM)- School Improvement School Picture Day Columbus Day- NO SCHOOL Third Grade Field Trip- Botanic Garden Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences (Student-led) Parent/Teacher Conferences (Student-led)- NO SCHOOL Non-attendance Day- NO SCHOOL |
Contact
Mrs. Karrin Burns
Third Grade Teacher
Lincoln School
511 Park Avenue
River Forest, Illinois 60305
[email protected]
(708) 366 - 7340 x 8026
@MrsBurnsD90
Third Grade Teacher
Lincoln School
511 Park Avenue
River Forest, Illinois 60305
[email protected]
(708) 366 - 7340 x 8026
@MrsBurnsD90
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