Happy Halloween

 Dear Parents, 

 Thank you to all that signed up to make our Halloween Party so much fun. The treats and drinks are great. We do miss those who are out but I did include some treats for those who are still Virtual. I left a little Halloween gift bag from me to all of you down in the lobby area for you to pick up. Your names are on your folders but you can take one of the bags because they are all the same. Also make sure to take a folder just in case. If you come back next week just bring the folder with you. Happy Halloween. 

Mr. G

Happy Halloween 2020

 Let me start you of with a few!

Nicholas the Dinosaur

Andrew the Skeleton 

James a Fortnite Character 

More to come! Happy Halloween 

Mason G

Vampiress Ryann

M&M Caroline

Halloween Information

 Third Grade Mr. Gavin’s Class: Halloween Information

Good morning parents, 

 I just want to clarify a few things about Halloween tomorrow and Friday. 

Thursday: October 29, 2020 

• Students can wear costume all day if they feel comfortable and don’t need to change into any different clothes

• Students who want wear their costume but take it off after the parade part must wear their gym uniform underneath the costume, and bring a bag to put the costume into so it doesn’t get damaged 

• If someone wears face paint they will not be able to wash it off so please know that before choosing to wear it

• The parade will be done in the cafeteria one class at a time socially distant with masks on

• The students are allowed to dress down if they want they just need to bring in a dress down pass, if they are going to take off their costume and not be in their gym uniform underneath ( if they are staying in their costume the entire time that is not dressing down)

• All virtual students who want to participate just need to wear a costume and have their parent take a picture and email it to Mrs. Sevag and Mr. G. the address are jsevag@sksschool.org and mgavin@sksschool.org,. Please have the picture to us by the end of the day tomorrow or sooner.

• Virtual Students do not need to log on to class tomorrow until after Recess because of all the interruptions that will be happening because of the parade. So that time will be 10:40

Friday October 30, 2020

• Dress for Friday is gym uniforms or Halloween colors, no charge it is a free dress down in Halloween colors. 

• Halloween party will be after Recess and before lunch

• The Halloween parade video will be at 1:40 I think ?????

• Virtual students come to class normal time on Friday

• Virtual students can come to the party if they want

• Virtual students will be aloud to log off from school after lunch

• They can watch the parade on the school youtube channel at 1:40 I think ???? 

Parents, 

I hope this will clear up any questions about the next two days. Any other questions just email or call and I will get back to you. Happy Halloween!

Mr. G

Homework for this week

 Homework for the week of October 26th 

Religion:

Monday: No Homework for Blue Ribbon

Tuesday:  Study Chapter 4 for open book test tomorrow

Wednesday:  No homework 

Thursday: No homework

Friday: No homework 

Math: 

Monday: No homework 

Tuesday: worksheet and prepare for test tomorrow on Chapter 2

Wednesday: spend some time on IXL

Thursday: No homework

Friday: No homework

Spelling, Vocabulary, and Reading: 

Monday: No homework

Tuesday: Complete Spelling Sentence Madness on the Weekly Word Worksheet and complete RNB page 46

Wednesday: RNB page 55

Thursday: Study for Lesson 4 Spelling and Vocabulary Test next Tuesday

Friday: Study for Lesson 4 Spelling and Vocabulary Test next Tuesday

Test Schedule for the Week:

10/26: Monday: No School 

10/27: Tuesday:

10/28: Wednesday: Religion: Open Book Chapter 4 Quiz, Math: Chapter 2 Test 

10/29: Thursday: Dress in Halloween costume for parade video

10/30: Friday: Halloween Parade video presentation and party

Next Week's possible test schedule  11/2

Monday: 

Tuesday: Spelling and Vocabulary: Lesson 4 Test 

 Wednesday: 

Thursday:  

Friday: 

Things going on in class

 Dear Parents, October 26, 2020

  Here is a glance at what we have covered so far this September and October. We have completed four chapters in Religion. Jesus has been our main focus for the first three. What a great way to start the school year off by learning from the best! In math we have been focusing on estimating, rounding, and adding multiple numbers in addition. In Reading we are on our fourth story in the first Unit of our journey’s book. We have read stories like A Fine, Fine, School, The Trial of Cardigan Jones, Destiny’s Gift, and this week Pop’s Bridge. In English and Writing our focus has been on sentences. The kinds of sentences and subjects and predicates.  

The class has had some fun along the way making our scary spelling word posters, several science experiments like elephant toothpaste, and games like Sparkle for review before our spelling tests. I have enjoyed being back and teaching your children. It brings me joy and comfort to be back in school. I love the routine and seeing the kids every morning when they come in slowly and they say good morning to me. I have enjoyed spooking out my class room and can’t wait to decorate my room for Thanksgiving and  Christmas.

It has been a struggle for all of us wearing masks, taking mask breaks, getting outside for class and lunch. I am trying my hardest to make it comfortable at the same time safe for all in my class. I am always trying to do what is right for your children. They are trying very hard. Please continue to drill in their heads that they need to always wear their masks. When they are eating something they can’t talk. Please make sure they have a good book to read. As the weather changes I will keep you up to date on how I will keep the kids entertained when they are not outside for recess. I have some ideas and I might need your help.

Last week was a tough week. We had to have several of my students stay home from school. It is never easy for anyone to find out that one day you are in school and the next you can’t go for a week or two. What is most important is that when this happened we all came together to help each other out. I will always be there for you. I will do whatever I can for you, your families, and especially my students.' I want everyone to know this could happen to any one of us. It is nobody's fault. This is a terrible disease that we just don’t have enough information about. It will take time for all of this to get better. I pray every day that God will help our world find a cure.   

Thanks, 

Mr. G

A Gorgeous Day Outside

 Well some days are better than others, but yesterday was picture perfect for outside lunch. Today on the other hand not so much. I try everyday to get us outside, some days are better than others. I will continue to get us out when we can. Have a great weekend and hopefully the sun will come back!

Weekly Homework for the week of October 19th

 Homework for the week of October 19th 

Religion:

Monday: Study Chapter 4 key words: mission and Ascension 

Tuesday:  Study Chapter 4 key words: Pentecost

Wednesday:  Study Chapter 4 key words: church and Christians

Thursday: Study Chapter 4 key words 

Friday: No Homework 

Math: 

Monday: workbook page 24

Tuesday: workbook page 26

Wednesday: workbook page 28

Thursday: workbook pages 31-32 

Friday: No Homework

Spelling, Vocabulary, and Reading: 

Monday: Reading Comprehension Quiz: Destiny’s Gift, review workbook page 40 for Grammar quiz tomorrow

Tuesday: 

Wednesday: RNB pages 30-31

Thursday: 

Friday: 

Test and Quiz Schedule for the Week:

10/19: Monday: Reading Quiz: Destiny’s Gift  (take home quiz)

10/20: Tuesday: Grammar Quiz: Kinds of Sentences

10/21: Wednesday: 

10/22: Thursday:

10/23:Friday:

Next Week's possible test schedule  for 10/26

Monday: No School, No School, No School

Tuesday: Math Test: Chapter 2

 Wednesday: Religion Project for Chapter 4

Thursday:  

Friday: Lesson 4 Spelling and Vocabulary Test 

Scary Spelling 2

 Here is the completed bulletin board of very scary spelling words. One way I like to bring Halloween fun to the class. They did a "scary good job" and had fun doing it!

Scary Spelling

 The class is doing a super scary spelling activity, using Qtips as bones to spell out this weeks spelling words  for our new story Destiny's Gift. They will look great on our scary spelling bulletin board! Here is a picture of the board and an example more to come when the class finishes. 

An example of what they will look like!

Homework and Tests for the week of October 12

 Homework for the week of October 12

Religion:

Monday: Study Chapter 3, key words and look over workbook pages for the chapter 

Tuesday: Study Chapter 3, key words and look over workbook pages for the chapter 

Wednesday:  Study Chapter 3, key words and look over workbook pages for the chapter 

Thursday: No homework test day

Math: 

Monday: Worksheet on rounding  

Tuesday: Workbook page 20 the odd # problems

Wednesday: Textbook page 29 the odd # problems 

Thursday: No homework

Spelling, Vocabulary, and Reading: 

Monday: RNB page 32

Tuesday: RNB page 38

Wednesday: RNB page 41

Thursday: Weekly Word Worksheet, The Be The Teacher, study for test tomorrow on Lesson 3

Test schedule for this week, October 12th to the 16th

10/12: Monday: 

10/13: Tuesday: 

10/14: Wednesday: Science Quiz: In school open book test

10/15: Thursday: Religion Chapter 3 Test, Math: Chapter 2 Quiz 

10/16:Friday: Spelling and Vocabulary Test Lesson 3: Destiny’s Gift

Next week's possible test schedule for October 19th to 23rd

Monday: Reading Quiz: Destiny’s Gift, (take home quiz)

Tuesday: 

Wednesday: 

Thursday:  

Friday:

Dear Parents October Update

 Dear  Parents, October 9, 2020

 I wanted to check in and let you know how things are going in our class. The children and I seem to be settling in nicely. They are working hard everyday to stay in school. I would like to clarify some things going forward that you might have some questions about. I would also like you to remind your children of a few things as well. 

Clarifying some possible questions you might have so far:

1. How many times are we getting out for mask breaks? On average at least 3 times a day

2. How many times are we getting outside for class? On average at least 2 times a week 

3. How many times are we eating outside? Once or twice a week 

4. What do I do with tests, when my child comes home with them? Please sign and put back into the test folder, also please be checking up on your child’s grades through Option C

5. What are the kids going to do when the weather is not that great and we have to stay inside? I plan on having them color, draw, watch a movie, or read silently.

6. What do I do if my child stays home and is not feeling well? Let them rest and feel better.

7. Do they have to go Virtual if they stay home sick? No because they are not feeling well.

8. What do I do if my child is feeling better but I want to keep him or her home for a couple days? Please contact me to set a time to pick up after school the required supplies needed for school.  

9. What can I do to help my child ? You can just continue to encourage your child to do their very best.

 

Please remind your child to:

1. Always eat a good breakfast

2. Wear their mask 

3. Bring a good book to read in school

4. Listen to the teacher 

5. Smile everyday

Daily Homework for October 5th to the 9th

  Religion:

Monday: Study Chapter 2, key words and look over review pages for test tomorrow 

Tuesday: No Homework 

Wednesday: Study Chapter 3, key words and day one reading 

Thursday: Study Chapter 2, key words and day two reading 

Friday: No Homework 

Math: 

Monday: Finish problem solving work in textbook  

Tuesday: Review for test tomorrow, complete the evens on textbook page 17-18

Wednesday: No Homework 

Thursday: Complete the fluency practice worksheet 

Friday: No Homework

Spelling, Vocabulary, and Reading: 

Monday: Reading Comprehension Quiz: The Trial of Cardigan Jones

Tuesday: RNB page 23

Wednesday: English worksheet 

Thursday: RNB pg. 26

Friday: No Homework

Test Schedule for the Week:

10/5: Monday: Reading Quiz: Trial of Cardigan Jones, (take home quiz)

10/6: Tuesday: Chapter 2 Religion Test 

10/7: Wednesday: Chapter 1 Math Test 

10/8: Thursday:

10/9:Friday:

Next Week's possible test schedule  10/12

Monday: 

Tuesday: 

Wednesday: 

Thursday: Religion Chapter 3 Test 

Friday: Lesson 3 Spelling and Vocabulary Test 

Weather Experiments

 Yesterday in Science I did four weather related experiments for both My class and Mrs. Bondi's class in Science. If your child came home last night and asked for different materials to try one or two of the experiments. Sorry for not giving you a heads up until now. The kids love the experiments and I plan on trying to do them every two weeks. I will try and coordinate the experiments with what we are learning in class that week or the up and coming week. Below are a few pictures of some of the experiments we did yesterday. 

Cloud in a Jar

Tornado in a Bottle

Raining Cotton Balls 

Our Spooky Classroom

 It is now the month of October.  Halloween one of my favorite holidays will be here soon. Along with all of the hard work the kids are doing, I want to start to spook out my classroom. I wanted to share a few photos of how the room looks so you can have a view of what the kids see everyday when they walk into my spooky classroom. I hope we are allowed to do something fun this year for Halloween! Be sure to ask your children about the Halloween jokes, riddles, and journal entries for this month.