WELCOME TO mS. dEKKER'S 3rd gR. WEBSITE!
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STUDENT QUICK LINKS:
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* CLEVER (for iReady, Studies Weekly, BrainPop, Discovery, Typing.com, Code.org)
* CONNECT ED (for MyMath and Wonders) * GOOGLE DRIVE (Docs and Slides) * GOOGLE CLASSROOM * ACCELERATED READER "AR" * FLIP GRID |
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Calendar:Fri., Jan. 17: Classroom Reward Party - technology, games, extra recess
Mon., Jan. 20: NO SCHOOL; Martin Luther King Jr. holiday Thu., Jan 23: Instrument Recital, 6-8pm in cafeteria Fri., Jan. 24: NO SCHOOL; Staff Development day Thu., Jan. 30: Pride and Spirit assembly; 8:30am on blacktop or cafeteria Fri., Jan. 31: Frozen Treat Friday; after school Fri., Feb. 7: One School - One Book Fri., Feb. 7: Family Dance Night, 6-8 pm, cafeteria Mon., Feb. 10: NO SCHOOL; Lincoln Holiday Mon., Feb. 17: NO SCHOOL; Washington Holiday Wed., Feb. 26: 3rd Grade Spelling Bee, 6:30-8 pm, cafeteria Thu., Feb. 27: Pride and Spirit Assembly, 8:30am on blacktop or cafeteria Fri., Feb. 28: Frozen Treat Friday; after school CALENDAR NOTES: * Early Dismissal is every Wed at 1:30 pm * PE is most days, except for Wed, first thing in the morning * Library - Tuesdays at 11:30am * Computer Lab - Tuesdays at 1:45pm * Music is on Thursdays at 12:45pm |
Curriculum Now:
- Math: Ch. 7 Multiplication and Division Patterns; iReady; BrainPop; other supplemental
- Reading: Wonders Unit 1.4 iReady; BrainPop; Teacher Read-Aloud (The Wild Robot); other supplemental
- Writing: Narratives & Informational Writing
- Social Studies: CA Studies Weekly #4; CA region project; Discovery Education; other supplemental
- Science: Mystery Science: Invisible Forces (forces/motion/magnets); Discovery Education; various other activities on this website
- Spelling/Vocabulary/Grammar: Wonders 1.4 lists
Test / Project / Assignment Dates:
PREVIOUSLY DUE: Some students are behind
* CA Regions Discovery Education virtual poster FINAL due Fri., 12/14
* Draft of Story #2 due to Google Classroom by Fri., 1/10/20
CURRENT:
* Social Studies Weekly, Week #4 test is Thu., 1/16
* Wonders 1.4 Spelling and Vocabulary quizzes and the Multiple Choice Comprehension test are Thur., 1/29/20
* Wonders 1.4 Comprehension and written response test is Fri., 1/30/20
* CA Regions Discovery Education virtual poster FINAL due Fri., 12/14
* Draft of Story #2 due to Google Classroom by Fri., 1/10/20
CURRENT:
* Social Studies Weekly, Week #4 test is Thu., 1/16
* Wonders 1.4 Spelling and Vocabulary quizzes and the Multiple Choice Comprehension test are Thur., 1/29/20
* Wonders 1.4 Comprehension and written response test is Fri., 1/30/20
2019-2020 Field Trips/Workshops:
Chumash Indian Museum in Thousand Oaks - Likely a Friday in March (March 13 or March 20)
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Students will participate in hands-on activities, so they are are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and clothes, as well as a jacket because it does get cold at this location. Please wear a blue shirt or Coolidge shirt, if possible.
Date: Either Friday, March 13 or Friday, March 20 Cost: $8 per student. Can you donate this amount? Time: Leave Coolidge at 7:45am; return just before 2:30pm. Lunch: If bringing a lunch, please make sure that it is disposable (paper bag, plastic water bottle, etc.) 1 Parent Volunteer Needed |
PARENT VOLUNTEERS:
We would love your help at field trips and workshops.
Reminder:
All parent volunteers must be officially cleared with the office.
Click HERE for a link to parent forms to complete for clearance.
We would love your help at field trips and workshops.
Reminder:
All parent volunteers must be officially cleared with the office.
Click HERE for a link to parent forms to complete for clearance.
Rm 8 Classroom Wish List |
Scholastic Book Orders |
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Click on the wish list icon to be taken to our class wish list. Thank you so much for any donations you are able to make for Room 8 students!
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CLICK on the Scholastic icon to be taken to directly to the page to place an order. STAY TUNED! The first catalog will likely go home in mid to late September.
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Parent Info Night Materials 8-29-19
Slide Presentation
(This file will be uploaded on Parent Info Night day)
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Parent Volunteering Opportunities1. Assemble Thursday "Blue" folders on Thursdays
2. Separate the math curriculum chapters into packets 3. Help with coding/robotics groups on Friday afternoons 4. Help with math small groups in the morning 5. Help with reading small groups on a weekly basis 6. Help with writing conferencing on an as needed basis 7. Help with science experiments on an as needed basis IMPORTANT REMINDER: All volunteers must have their clearance to volunteer at Coolidge my completing necessary paperwork with the school. See link above for copies of the paperwork.
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Homework & Grading handoutClick on the images below to be taken to specific information about Homework and Grading policies.
SGUSD GATE PROGRAMParents: Click on the GATE image below to be taken to the school district's GATE program information
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Classroom Management
Coolidge school's new school culture/character education program: 7 Habits of Happy Kids, based on the books and philosophy by Stephen and Sean Covey of the Franklin/Covey Institute.
Click on the book image to be taken to a brief overview of the 7 Habits, their descriptions, and examples of actions that describe these character traits.
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Click on any of the pictures below to be taken to specific information about our classroom management program:
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