Author: Vicky

January 23, 2018

Warner’s
News

Greenville Elementary
Greenville City School District

Volume 5, Issue 1

Special points of interest:
Second Semester
January Learning Expectations
Contact information
Reminders

Important Dates
January 26—Scholastic Book Order Due
January 26—Grade Cards
February 2—MAP Incentive Awards—if students have met or exceeded their Reading RIT Projection for the Winter MAP test—they will be making a sundae during the afternoon

Second Semester
After a difficult, cold, and snowy December and January, we are ready to start second semester. Weekly reading homework is becoming the Towers of Books Challenge. The purpose is to read a variety of genres and authors, practice writing strong summaries, and be able to give book talks and reviews. An introductory letter and checklist accompanies this newsletter. Your child will be able to check books out of the classroom and school library to fulfil the various reading categories.
February and March Pizza Hut Book-It requirements will include keeping a reading log of books and time spent reading, writing and posting two book reviews, and presenting one book talk to the class. The students will learn about book reviews and book talks in class.
Students took another developmental spelling test in December. New word study groups will be started. Their word study work will be completed during the school day.
Spelling lists will still be coming home at the beginning of the week. Students should be practicing spelling words during the week at home. The test will be on Friday.
Technology
Your child will have Skills Navigator work, Wonders online work, and eSpark quests to complete. If they do not bring the iPad home they will use their morning work and/or center time to complete online work.

January Learning Expectations*
Big Idea: What does it take to solve a problem?
Essential Question: Why is working together a good way to solve a problem?
Topics: genre– folktale, antonyms, theme, nouns, and making, confirming, and revising predications
Essential Question: Why do people immigrate to new places?
Topics: genre– historical fiction, similes, theme, singular and plural nouns, regular and irregular plural nouns, and making, confirming, and revising predications
By the end of each week your child should be able to explain and give examples of the topics and work.
A spelling list will be coming home on first day of the week. Please ask for it if you don’t see it. They will have a spelling test on the last day of the week. Word study and vocabulary will be integrated into center time during guided reading.

Teacher Contact Information:

Stay Connected for Success

Victoria Warner
vwarner@gcswave.com

School Day—8:50 AM—3:45 PM
School Phone: 937-548-1013
Bookmark Greenville Elementary Webpage for all the latest news and information. Be sure to read the Student Handbook. Forms are also available on the website.
http://www.greenville.k12.oh.us/greenvilleelementaryschool_home.aspx
My Teacher Webpage:
http://www.greenville.k12.oh.us/VickyWarner.aspx
Remind– Sign up for important updates: Third Grade Discovery
Scholastic Book Code: QDY3G

Take Home Folders should be returned to school every day in your child's backpack. The folders are the main mode of communication between the classroom and the parent. Be sure to check the folder and discuss items with your child.

Assignment/Agenda Book should be returned to school every day. Your child is responsible for writing homework and daily work in their agenda daily.

Talk with your child daily about their work in the classroom and about the books we have been reading.
We have a Nut/Peanut Free classroom. Any treats brought to school must be nut/peanut free.

Classroom Tidbits

iPads - Students will be required to charge them and return them to school daily.

Classroom Procedures
Grade 3 & 4 Homework Policy: Homework is due at the beginning of class. Students will be afforded one late pass for language arts, mathematics, and science/social studies per quarter. Late work will be accepted the following day when using the pass. Credit will not be issued for late work beyond the one day extension (when using the homework pass). Homework must still be submitted.
Towers of Books Challenge: Students will choose a challenge reading list, keep track of the books they read, and write a summary for each book read. Their reading list and summaries will be submitted for review at the end of the quarter. They are required to read at least 3 books a month, in order to give one book talk and write two book reviews.
Spelling: Spelling lists will come home on the first day of the week. Classwork will be completed using the spelling words. Additional practice may need to be completed at home before the spelling test on Friday.
Word Study: Students will be assigned a word feature weekly. Word study work will be completed as part of the center time during guided reading.
iPads: Students will have assigned work on Skills Navigator, Wonders, and eSpark. If the iPad goes home the student is responsible for charging their iPad and bringing it to school everyday. Failure to return the iPad to school fully charged daily will result in loss of taking in home for a week. I will be monitoring their online work.
Growth Mindset—Our focus is on how productive struggles help us to learn. We will be practicing success skills such as grit, perseverance, power of yet, and character.