by Jolene Hidalgo | Feb 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
Wow, what a fast a furious week, this 4-day week seems to be! We have been busy learning about telling time, time intervals, and looking at elapsed time. Be sure to have your child continually telling time on an analog clock and practicing time such as, “how many more minutes until bed, dinner, homework, etc.” In reading we are just beginning to work on our autobiography. The students will be developing a timeline to coincide with the events they placed on their homework. I think they are going to enjoy working on this! Next week will be another fast and furious week with two days of early dismissal. DON’T forget that your child will be sharing all of the great things they are doing and what goals they have to make the rest of 3rd grade a success. Here are a few things to know: Updated newsletter- Third Grade has moved to an on-line form of the newsletter. You will be viewing the newsletter through SMORE. The great news, it is still linked to my “Classroom News”, just click and read. I think you will see it is much easier to find what you are looking for in our newsletter. Don’t forget to be using Think Through Math and Istation to enhance your child’s math and reading skills. They are very helpful tools and can be accessed off of my “web links”. Please be sure to check your child’s agenda daily. I have been having some behavior issues occurring more frequently and therefore more agenda signatures are happening. Don’t hesitate to email or call me if you...
by Jolene Hidalgo | Feb 12, 2016 | Uncategorized
This week was busy with several new tasks on our agenda! We spent our time, meeting and going over our benchmarks in small groups. The students have been excited to begin meeting with a small group and reading some fun stories. On Thursday we went to the computer lab and were introduced to the Think Through Math interactive lessons. They are excited to earn points and get to create an AVATAR. Friday will be a fast and furious day with 1/2 day schedule and V-day card sharing. Here are a few things to note on the Third Grade Tracks: Student Holiday, Monday, February 15th (enjoy the 3-day weekend) If your child didn’t turn in their Biography homework please be sure they bring it Tuesday. We will be using it in Reading next week! Feb. 23rd-24th are Early Dismissal Days- we will have Student-Led conferences on these days. If you have already please visit the sign-up genius to pick a time your child can shine and share with you all the success they have had. If you forgot, here is the link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094baaa928a02-studentled I encourage your child to use Istation and Think Through Math to continue building the skills that will enhance their learning of the TEKS and standards expected in 3rd grade. I have encouraged them to try and get on to each website @ least 2X per week. Don’t forget to visit my Classroom News to see all of the exciting things we will be doing in our classroom this next week! Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions you have. Cordially, Mrs....
by Jolene Hidalgo | Feb 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
What a busy week we have had! The students have been getting into small groups and reviewing their Math and Reading Benchmarks. They are really seeing how important the strategies are for them to use. We will be working weekly in small groups to reinforce the skills we are learning. We were busy again this week producing our virtual bulletin boards for our Natural Disaster research. Ask your child to show you, they can log-in to Discovery Streaming from my web page or library portal to share. They are looking AWESOME! Here are some things coming up in the next couple of weeks: February 9th- Class Pictures; don’t forget if you want to purchase one to send the money in prior to picture day. February 12th- BUSY day: Reading timeline is due, Valentine exchange, and Early Dismissal @ 12:40 DON’T forget- we will exchange Valentine cards but no snacks will be provided. It is ok to buy a v-day card with a piece of candy but no bags of candy can be given. February 15th- Student Holiday I hope you have a wonderful weekend! As usual, click on Classroom News to view the Third Grade Tracks. Cordially, Mrs. Hidalgo...
by Jolene Hidalgo | Jan 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
Wow, it is hard to believe that January has come and gone! I guess, when you are out 1-week you lose track of time. I am not 100% yet, however, it has been nice being back in the classroom and a routine of sorts. Give yourselves and your children a big pat on the back! I was very excited that we were 100% in attendance for the Math Benchmark on Thursday. Hoping that Friday our Reading Benchmark will have the same results. It was so exciting to watch the students work and use their RUMOR and reading strategies throughout the test. Thank you to all of you for helping prepare them for the endurance of the math and reading benchmarks. Here is what is coming up in the next few weeks: 3-week Progress Reports will go home Feb. 5th; please look at your child’s work and binder this weekend to fix any grades below a 70 Information went home on DENTAL screening; next Friday, Feb. 5th is our screening day; if you DO NOT wish for your child to be screened, please return the form signed as soon as possible. Feb. 9th- Class Pictures Feb. 12th- Early Dismissal Valentine exchange information is coming home in their backpacks today (you can also find a copy of the letter under CLASSROOM NEWS). REMEMBER: we are not having a VALENTINE party but will exchange cards only. Mrs. Pierce will be sending out more information on that in her e-blast! Reading Homework has begun and will continue throughout the spring semester. Students will bring home a passage to read, use strategies, and answer comprehension...
by Jolene Hidalgo | Jan 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
Good Evening! Wow, what a week this has been for me! I feel very distant from what occurred in my classroom, yet I know I can share several things that did occur. Your child began the week back in the library building a multi-media board through Discovery Education on their Natural Disaster! They were in good hands with Mrs. Watts our librarian, the substitute, and Ms. Kate our Churchill helper. They got to continue working on their project in the computer lab on Thursday. Your child can even work on this project at home through their log-in. Here is how: They can access Discovery Education on the library resources page (swirly tree). Login: Username: usual student login (for example…ewatts2689) / Password: nestudentid# (ne0992689) To find their board… Click on Board Builder (top of the page near the color wheel) Find their board under My Boards Hover over the board and click on the pencil icon in orange box. If they click on the board itself, it will take them to a preview of the board. They will need to click on the Edit button towards the top of the screen to get into editing mode. When they are ready to turn in the board, they click on the blue share button towards the top of the page. This turns it in to Mrs. Hidalgo! We will continue to work on the boards during computer lab this week! I know the students continued to work diligently on Math and Reading skills in preparation for our benchmarks this Thursday and Friday! They are going to do awesome and I know they will...
by Jolene Hidalgo | Jan 15, 2016 | Uncategorized
What a week we have had! We spent the week learning about the climate, landforms, and the Earth’s surface. Tuesday we enjoyed 1/2 of our day in the library doing research on Natural Disasters. Next week every student will have the opportunity to create an electronic informational bulletin board that will inform us on how to prepare for a disaster. Be sure to ask your child about it as we begin to create it. It is something that they will be able to log-in into at home and work on or show you. Here are a few things to know in the upcoming week (don’t forget to click on classroom news to view the Third Grade Tracks in full): Monday, January 18th is the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday! Enjoy your 3-day weekend! The last day to earn the chance to vote at the Bluebonnet Election is Friday, January 22nd. Every student, if they read 1 more book can earn the chance to vote and join the rest of the 3rd, 4th, 5th graders at a celebration. January 28th- Math Benchmark… PLEASE be sure to have your child use “RUMOR” (strategies) in all the problem solving homework coming home. January 29th- Reading Benchmark, continue to read and log minutes (GOAL: 100 minutes each week) Thank you to those who have brought in needed supplies! We are still in need of more glues sticks, pencils, and low-odor dry erase markers. I hope that you all have a wonderful weekend! Please, email if you have any questions or concerns with the Third Grade Tracks and upcoming events. Cordially, Mrs....
by Jolene Hidalgo | Jan 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
Happy 2016! Wow, it is hard to believe we have finished our first week of the 2nd semester. It has been great busy, fun-filled week getting back into the routine of our day! Here are a few reminders/happenings coming up: BINDERS will not go home this week! Students will bring their report card home, please return their envelope as soon as you can. GOAL SETTING: we will be working on setting some goals this 9-weeks. If you have time, sit down after looking at the report card and see what kind of goals your child might want to set, and how they might achieve these goals. (goals could be academic, social, or other personal goals related to school) We are in need of some school supplies: if you are willing to donate, we need the following; low-odor dry erase markers, glue sticks, and pencils. Please ask your child if they are in need of anything else. Remember, the weather is changing, please be sure your child comes to school ready to go outside to recess each day, warm or cold weather wear. Some dates to be watching for: February 23rd, 24th are Student-led conferences; your child will be sharing and leading this conference March 31st- Natural Bridge Caverns field trip. I do not know if chaperones will be needed but as soon as I know, I will send out information. Have a wonderful weekend! As always, click on Classroom News to read the Third Grade Tracks for next week! Mrs. Hidalgo...
by Jolene Hidalgo | Dec 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
Happy Holidays! Wishing you and your family a joyful, relaxing, memory filled holiday! It is hard to believe, that the end of the 1st semester is upon us. Share in the joy and accomplishments your child has made over the past two 9-weeks. They have worked hard, given their 100%, and shown growth throughout all they do, each and everyday. I appreciate the support, questions, and help you have given your child throughout this 9-weeks! Here are a few of the upcoming events you can read about in the Third Grade Tracks, found under “classroom news”: End of the 1st 9-weeks is Dec. 18th. Report cards will go home on January 8th Classroom parties are tomorrow @ 1:30, remember, you will receive a raptor badge to come and join us in some winter holiday fun. Thank you Mrs. Sugrue and all who have provided the materials to make this a fun-filled event. You may sign your child out after the party from my classroom. We will be goal setting in January- please talk to your child about some of the academic and social goals they may want to make. We will reflect and work on meeting our goals throughout the 2nd semester. Please remember to send a coat or jacket with your child as the weather changes. It is often cool and windy at recess and a jacket will help protect us from illness. Thank you for sharing your child with me each and everyday. I am truly blessed with some fantastic, energetic, hard-working 3rd graders! Cordially, Mrs....
by Jolene Hidalgo | Dec 11, 2015 | Uncategorized
Good morning! Today the students are very eager for the end of the day. Our Raising Cane’s celebration is finally here! The students are very excited and ready to enjoy some chicken and fries. They are feeling pretty special, 2 Friday’s in a row they get to have a “party”. Here are some things to know: Binders went home yesterday! Be sure to look over any grades that are a below a 70 or incomplete and return them by Wednesday, Dec. 16th. Friday, Dec. 18th is the end of the 2nd 9-weeks! RETURN- if you plan to join us on Friday for our Winter Party- please return the raptor form so we can print your tag. SCIENCE- we will be using Earbuds in science this next week. Please have your child bring a pair to use. They may want to put them in a baggie with their name on the bag. READ-in on Thursday; students may bring a blanket, slippers, and their favorite books to read. I have also told them that they can bring their flashlight for another fun way to read! Winter Party- information went home yesterday, click on the link to see if there is anything still needed, http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0549aaac2fa7f94-classroom. I hope that you have a wonderful weekend! Cordially, Mrs....
by Jolene Hidalgo | Dec 4, 2015 | Uncategorized
Wow, December and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is upon us! Mrs. Hidalgo hasn’t posted in so long, I almost forgot about the blog:) I hope that you had a relaxing week of family time during the Thanksgiving break. I enjoyed a visit from my sister and her family and just relaxing with my family. It was however, nice to get back into the routine of school and our busy schedule. Here are a few things to note when you look at the Third Grade Tracks under classroom news: Progress reports will go home today. Please sign and return it to school on Monday. As always, check parent portal as you will be able to see any missing assignments or any new grades that have been put in since I graded. The end of the 9-weeks is on December 18th. So please remember, if your child has any papers to redo or that are below a 70 to work on those. The final date for redo papers will December 16th. Yesterday, December 3rd, your child came home with a permission slip for our Raising Canes celebration. Thank you to those who have returned it! If you haven’t please do this by next Wednesday, Dec. 9th. Our Winter Party will be on Dec. 18th- please be watching for more information coming home soon! I hope all of you have a wonderful weekend! It is beautiful weather right now, enjoy while you can! Cordially, Mrs....
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