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weeks #18 & #19

1/16/2020

 
The Daigneault News
weeks # 18 & 19                                                                                                                            January 17, 2020


    It’s progress report time again!  Your child will be bringing their trimester 2 mid trimester progress report home today.  Please review the report with your child.  You do NOT need to sign and return the progress report.  Please keep in mind this is a check in on your child’s  progress towards the identified goals.
    Students worked on their unit 4 math assessment this week on area, perimeter, measurement to the nearest 1/4 and 1/2 inch, multiplication facts: x1, x2, x5, x10 and line plots.  As a follow up enrichment to area and perimeter students designed their own animal cages on large poster chart paper.  They had to create an array, find the area, perimeter and write a number model.  They will be on display in the hallway.
    Students started our new science unit: Weather and Climate this week.  Ask your child about the water cycle.  What are some of the vocabulary terms and what do they mean?  Check out the handout sent home on Tuesday of this week!  Thursday, January, 23, 2020 we will have a science lab experiment.  We will be creating our own water cycles in a water bottle!  We are in need of  24 new unopened 16oz. water bottles, cotton balls, and blue food coloring for our experiment.  We have 24 students.
    Homework is not optional!  It is sent home every Monday and due on Friday.  I am sending next week’s homework home on Friday, January 17, 2020 so students have it in advance.  It is due Friday,  January 24, 2020.
    Please ask your child to review the behavior matrix’s expectations at home too!  We have daily review of voice level expectations in various areas/settings of the school and how to look and sound in those areas/settings as well.
    Thank you to the mystery donor!  Someone donated a 3rd box of wipes!  Thank you!  We are in need of tissues only!  Thank you for the wonderful support and donations of time and supplies to our class!
Students need their winter gear for recess daily and for gym class.  Students are starting cross country skiing in gym.  Please check the paper Mrs. Printup sent home with your child before Christmas break for more information.
If you have extra snow pants, boots, mittens, and sneakers that your child can keep at school that would be helpful.  Winter gear may be stored in cubbies are ready for the next day.  Students should have a change of shoes so they don’t wear their boots all day too!
    Please check out my website to view newsletters, important information, schedules, and upcoming events.  Just log on to the site listed at the bottom of this letter.
I look forward to working with you and your child.  Please contact me with any questions or concerns.         
          Mrs. Deb Daigneault Grade 3 Teacher        
ddaigneault@rsu16.org    mrsdaigneaultclass.weebly.com
1250 Maine Street Poland, ME 04274    207-998-4915   X 175

Homework week of January 6, 2020

1/5/2020

 
You may choose which days you would like to complete your  homework.  Please remember that all work needs to be completed by Friday along with an adult signature to earn one Daig dollar.  If we have a holiday, workshop,snow day or early release/ late arrival day you still have 3 days of homework and the due date is Friday. We do NOT have homework on school scheduled vacations such as Christmas break,February Break and April break. If you are out sick for more than one day then please see me for other arrangements. You should NOT be spending more than 30 minutes per night for homework UNLESS you choose otherwise! If you misplace your homework or it gets lost, stolen or eaten YOU are responsible to get  a new sheet prior to the due date!


Assignment #1:


Read and respond to the pages read by writing a story mountain, timeline, thoughts or reactions to what was happening, character’s reactions or growth


Adult Signature of Completion:______
……………………………………………………………


Assignment #2:


Practice multiplication facts


Adult Signature of Completion:______
……………………………………………………………


Assignment #3:


Complete the Everyday Math HomeLink


Adult Signature of Completion:______
……………………………………………………………


Name:_________________________________________


week # 17

1/4/2020

 

                                          

The Daigneault News
week # 17                                                                                                                            January 3, 2020
    Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a great Christmas and Happy New Year!  It’s nice to get back to routine!  I would like to thank everyone for the warm wishes and special gifts.  All were very sweet and warmly received.
    Our class would like to welcome two new students Kayden and Anna to join our 3rd grade team. Welcome!
    In addition to new students we also have a new morning routine added to our schedule.  Students will begin Morning Jumpstarts.  You will see half sheets of paper with review skills from reading, spelling or math.  Please keep in mind that these are review sheets.  Students will be working independently on the Morning Jumpstart and then they will be corrected whole group and changes will be marked in marker or pen.  The purpose of the Morning Jumpstart is to review grade 2 basic skills and strengthen previously taught skills so we can build upon the skills in 3rd grade.  This will NOT take the place of the grade 3 curriculum.
    Grade 3 has a change in our schedule too.  Writer’s Workshop has been switched to the morning time period after math and Science/Social Studies is now the last class period of the day.
    Homework will resume next week- January 6, 2020.  Your child will have homework three days a week.  I am allowing the third graders to choose their homework days to fit their personal schedules.  They will also have options for their homework as well.  Students will be required to have their homework pass signed after completion of homework by an adult.  If the homework is completed at school, home or daycare an adult may sign their initials if they witness the completed work.


What can I do at home to help support my child in the classroom?
  1. I can help my child practice their multiplication facts.
  2. I can help my child practice reading and spelling their grade 2 Rebecca Sitton words. (A new copy went home after conferences!)
  3. I can help my child practice writing in complete sentences and proofreading.
  4. I can help my child write a summary from an article or jot a story mountain or journal about their reading.
  5. I can help my child review the classroom and school expectations daily.
  6. I can help my child by checking in with the teacher on a regular basis to see how my child is doing academically or behaviorally.
  7. I can help my child by encouraging my child to show their homework planner daily and ask for a parent signature.
  8. I can help my child by frequently reviewing the Common Core State Standards “I Can” skills. (A 2nd copy will be sent home with this newsletter.)
  9. I can help my child by checking their homework.  If you help them please make a note on their paper.
  10. I can help my child by letting them know we are all new to grade 3 and we will work together to figure things out!  Communication is key!
    
Help Wanted!
    Thank you to the mystery donor!  Someone donated a 2nd box of wipes!  Thank you!  We are in need of tissues only!  Thank you for the wonderful support and donations of time and supplies to our class!
Winter Gear
Students need their winter gear for recess daily and for gym class.  Students are starting cross country skiing in gym.  Please check the paper Mrs. Printup sent home with your child before Christmas break for more information.
If you have extra snow pants, boots, mittens, and sneakers that your child can keep at school that would be helpful.  Winter gear may be stored in cubbies are ready for the next day.  Students should have a change of shoes so they don’t wear their boots all day too!
    Please check out my website to view newsletters, important information, schedules, and upcoming events.  Just log on to the site listed at the bottom of this letter.
I look forward to working with you and your child.  Please contact me with any questions or concerns.         
         




           Mrs. Deb Daigneault Grade 3 Teacher        
ddaigneault@rsu16.org    mrsdaigneaultclass.weebly.com
1250 Maine Street Poland, ME 04274    207-998-4915   X 175

weeks 13  & 14

12/6/2019

 
The Daigneault News
weeks 13 &14                                                                                                    December 6, 2019
    A few notes to keep in mind:
    1. Homework is assigned by the classroom teacher (Mrs. Daig). I DO NOT ask guest teachers to assign homeowork. If there is a project I will assign it in advance and post it on Weebly.  Guest Teachers have a detailed plan for what they need to teach in my class and assigning homework is not something I ask them to do.  I will post this expectation in my Guest Teacher Notebook for future reference.


2.  Famous Person Costume- Students have been learning about a famous person of their choice from our Units of Study Reading.  Last Monday I assigned homework to find 3 accomplishments that their famous person is know for.  I wasn’t planning on asking parents to help find this information but it is a lot for one person of 21 students and one computer to research!  Thank you to everyone who helped!  On Monday, December 9, 2019 I am asking my students to bring a costume (it may be one item like glasses or a wig or a hat) to school that they can change into as they present their Famous Person Bio Poster to their classmates.  Students will be presenting throughout the week so having a costume ready is key.  Students should find something around the house they could use.  Please do not go out and purchase or sew a costume unless you want to.
    What can I do at home to help support the teachings in the classroom?
  1. Practice multiplication facts
  2. Practice reading and spelling grade 2 Rebecca Sitton words (A new copy went home after conferences!)
  3. Practice writing in complete sentences and proof reading.
  4. Writing a summary from an article.
  5. Reviewing the classroom and school expectations daily.
    Help Wanted!
Thank you very much to the mystery donor!  Someone donated a box of wipes and there wasn’t a sender name.  Thank you!  We are in need of tissues only!  Thank you for the wonderful support and donations of time and supplies to our class!
    Please check out my website to view newsletters, important information, schedules, and upcoming events.  Just log on to the the site listed at the bottom of this letter.
I look forward to working with you and your child.  Please contact me with any questions or concerns.         
         
Mrs. Deb Daigneault Grade 3 Teacher        
ddaigneault@rsu16.org    mrsdaigneaultclass.weebly.com
1250 Maine Street Poland, ME 04274    207-998-4915   X 175


                                                




November 22, 2019

11/22/2019

 
The Daigneault News
weeks 11 &12                                                                                                      November 22, 2019
    Happy Grandparents/Special                          Friend’s Day 2019
Welcome to our wonderful grade 3 classroom!  We are super excited to have you join us for a fun-filled morning and afternoon (11:15-1:30p.m.) of dining, fun activities and turkey art!


11:15- Adult arrival, announcements & “Read to Someone Special” time


11:20  Bathroom Break


11:30-12:00  Turkey Dinner  in the Gym


->For students who are NOT purchasing a lunch: Please bring your lunch with you.
 
->For students who are buying or normally get a school lunch and Guests who have prepaid and have a ticket: Please wait in the lunch line.


->If you did not prepay for a lunch you and your grade 3 student may enjoy  a delightful conversation with others.  Please feel free to sit where you feel comfortable.


->Please be ready to line up at the Gym entrance promptly at 12:00 to go back to the classroom.  Students MUST remain in the Cafe with Mrs. Daig.


12:00-1:30p.m. Grade 3 students and their guests return to the classroom for some quality time activities followed by some gobblin-good turkey art!


1:30p.m.  Grade 3 Students end their afternoon with hugs and a big thank you to all special guests!


-> I am asking that all special guests say their good byes as soon as possible so students can get to their next class on time.  If you have an older child/children you may go to their classroom/s.


->If you are signing your grade 3 student out please sign out with Mrs. Daig.


->Thank you very much for taking time to spend with your wonderful 3rd grader!  I hope everyone had a pleasant experience and enjoyed some quality time together!


    Please check out my website to view newsletters, important information, schedules, and upcoming events.  Just log on to the the site listed at the bottom of this letter.
I look forward to working with you and your child.  Please contact me with any questions or concerns.         
         
Mrs. Deb Daigneault Grade 3 Teacher        
ddaigneault@rsu16.org    mrsdaigneaultclass.weebly.com
1250 Maine Street Poland, ME 04274    207-998-4915   X 175


                                                




week 10  November 8, 2019

11/7/2019

 
The Daigneault News
week 10                                                                                                      November 8, 2019
    Thank you for coming to your child’s conference.  It was nice to see parents and connect.  Students were excited  to share their learning  and goals.
    Congratulations to London and Lucy for being voted our two Student of the Month students!  Way to go!
    If you haven’t heard, our class is trying to hatch duck eggs!  Since my son’s ducks are the proud parents of ducklings we thought we could try it in the classroom too!  The life cycle ties in perfectly with our science unit.  We’ll keep you informed when they hatch!  We are at day #5 (Friday, Nov.8) and it takes about 28 days!
    Winter weather is approaching!  Recess time is getting a wee bit chilly!  Please make sure your child dresses in layers to accommodate for the temperature changes!
        Our class is in need of baby wipes (unscented) to wash table tops, brooms and a mop to help clean our floors.  Any donation is greatly appreciated!
    Please check out my website to view newsletters, important information, schedules, and upcoming events.  Just log on to the the site listed at the bottom of this letter.
I look forward to working with you and your child.  Please contact me with any questions or concerns.         
         
Mrs. Deb Daigneault Grade 3 Teacher        
ddaigneault@rsu16.org    mrsdaigneaultclass.weebly.com
1250 Maine Street Poland, ME 04274    207-998-4915   X 175


week #9 November 1, 2019

11/1/2019

 
            The Daigneault News
week 9                                                                            November 1, 2019
Hello from grade 3!
Conferences are next week!  If you haven’t returned your conference form please contact me since dates and times are limited.  I will do my best to help accommodate schedules!
    Learners focused on their end of unit assessment in math this week on Number Stories and Arrays.  In Science students have been working on Life Cycles of Animals for part one.  Next week we will focus more on animal life cycles and jump into plant life cycles.  In Reading Workshop we are focusing on  reading informational texts and finding the main idea and supporting details .  In Writing Workshop we are focusing on narrative writing with strong leads and dialogue. As always we are continuing to work on behavior and be the very best each and every day!  Our class is modeling using signing as a way to talk level “0” in the hallways or common areas while they wait.  They have also had success with the “Lunchtime Fidget Tool” box which is a box of quiet activities that kiddos use to remain calm after eating their lunch in the lunchroom while waiting.  We are always working towards being respectful, responsible and safe every day!
    Our class is in need of baby wipes (unscented) to wash table tops, brooms and a mop to help clean our floors.  Any donation is greatly appreciated!
    Please check out my website to view newsletters, important information, schedules, and upcoming events.  Just log on to the the site listed at the bottom of this letter.
I look forward to working with you and your child.  Please contact me with any questions or concerns.         
         Mrs. Deb Daigneault Grade 3 Teacher        
ddaigneault@rsu16.org    mrsdaigneaultclass.weebly.com
1250 Maine Street Poland, ME 04274    207-998-4915   X 175

Fall Conferences

10/20/2019

 
Student-Parent/s-Teacher/s Conference Sign Up
    Attention all parents and students and teachers!  Come one , come all to out Student-Parent/s-Teacher/s conference!
    Conferences will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2019  2:30-7:00p.m., Thursday, November 7, 2019   3:30-4:00 p.m. and during the mornings of November 5,6, 8, 12, 13 & 15  2019  7:50-8:10 a.m.,  BUT I will also offer additional mornings to help accommodate busy schedules! Alternate dates will be sent home.
    Please select your top 3 choices (indicate by writing 1st, 2nd & 3rd) and return the bottom portion of this form to school as soon a possible.  Please keep in mind time slots will be about 20 minutes.  If you need additional time we can schedule at another date and time.
———————————————cut here———————————cut here—————————————————--
    
Hi!  My child, ___________________ and I would love to attend the
Student/Parent/s-Teacher/s Conference.  Below are our top three choices.


  ___ I would like to schedule a morning conference.  The best date/s for me is/are:   November 5,6,8,12,13 or 15.  Circle your top three choices.


——7:50-8:10a.m.


——- I would like to schedule an afternoon conference on Thursday, November 7, 2019.  The best time for me would be:


___3:30-3:50 p.m.


___I would like to schedule an afternoon/evening conference on Wednesday, November 6, 2019.  The best time for me would be:


___2:30-:2:50    ___2:50-3:10     ___3:10-3:30    ___3:30-3:50    ___3:50-4:10


___4:10-4:30     ___4:30-4:50     ___4:50-5:10    ___5:10-5:30    ___5:30-5:50    


___5:50-6:10     ___6:10-6:30    ___6:30-6:50

week 6

10/6/2019

 
The Daigneault News
week 6                                         October 4, 2019


    
Hello from grade 3!
We made it through our first round of NWEA computer testing this week!  Students were patient and did their best given this was their first time on the laptops and taking a big test!  We will do more computer testing MEAs and NWEAs  later in the year.
    In addition to NWEA testing students continued their wonderful work in Social Studies (personal finance unit).  Our class will be creating products to sell at our Daig’s General Store to earn money (Daig play money).  They will be designing, producing and marketing the product for the members of our class.  Then on Oct. 30 students will sell to their classmates.  Students may use recycled materials.  Please don’t feel obligated to go and purchase materials!  Students need to keep in mind of creating their product in the most cost effective way.  Students are asked to bring their products (Students are designing and producing 1 product such as Slime and bringing 1-5 baggies of Slime to sell.  No more than 5 of their product because we are also learning about scarcity of a product so only a limited amout should be created.)  by October  28, 2019.
    Poland Fire Department will be coming to our school next week to celebtrate Fire Prevention Week.  As part of your child’s homework they will ask parents about escape routes (primary and secondary) from each room in their house, to test smoke detectors, assign a meeting spot and develop/practice their fire escape plan.
    Please check out my website to view newsletters, important information, schedules, and upcoming events.  Just log on to the the site listed at the bottom of this letter.
I look forward to working with you and your child.  Please contact me with any questions or concerns.         
         Mrs. Deb Daigneault Grade 3 Teacher        
ddaigneault@rsu16.org    mrsdaigneaultclass.weebly.com
1250 Maine Street Poland, ME 04274    207-998-4915   X 175

week 5

9/26/2019

 
The Daigneault News
week 5                                              September 27, 2019 


    Hello from grade 3!  We have had a busy productive week!  Students have been focusing on multiplication and division in math.  We also completed day 1 of our unit 1 assessment.  Please continue to encourage your child to practice their multiplication fact cards that were sent home as homework on Wednesday.  We also started our spelling program this week..  We have a few tweeks to make to make it a good fit program for our group.  This week’s focus was consonant clusters.  Reading assessments are almost done!  I am excited to start reading conferences!  In writing we focused on our maps of ideas that were near and dear to our hearts.  In addition to our personal narratives we ended the week with our Friday letters to our parents.  
    We will no longer be able to eat an afternoon snack due to issues with messes left behind to playing and not working.  Our daily schedule includes a morning snack only.  I allowed an afternoon snack but have found many kiddos having difficulty balancing eating with working.  I am sorry but I will have to cancel the afternoon snack.  If your child would like a juice or drink that would be fine to have during reading.  I hope you understand that the amount of time that has been consumed with an extra snack time has taken away from our reading.  If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
    Next week our class will be taking part in NEWA testing.  Our class will be testing in the mornings from 9:00-10:30.  It would be most helpful it students arrive to school each day on time so they can prepare for testing and properly go through their routines without rushing.  Also, our day begins at 8:30 and ends at 3:15 (Wednesdays 2:15).  When children are late (after 8:45) they need to play catch up and often are too late for snack an/or breakfast.  I have also seen some kiddos get a little frustrated with jumping into learning after missing a lesson or arriving in the middle of a lesson.  To ensure your child gets the best out of learning arriving before 8:45 is recommended.  I understand the occassional doctor appointment and that isn’t an issue.  I appreciate the heads up emails when you know your child has an appointment or is planning to be out.  Thank you for taking the time to make sure your child arrives on time to school each day!
JUST A REMINDER- Planners MUST be signed every night and returned the following day.  Students copy the assignment or write No HW from my planner board.  All homework (worksheets) must be turned in by each Friday along with a week of signatures to earn one Daig dollar.  If a child is absent or there is a no school day then no signature is required but any missed homework such as worksheets need to be turned in by the following Friday.
    I am looking for someone who loves photocopying!  I would love to have a volunteer come in 1-2 times a week to help prepare materials and/or photocopy. If you can spend 30 minutes or 1 hour that would be great.  It’s a rewarding job where you get to work in an air conditioned room and meet lots of interesting people!  If you are interested in a career of photocopying please let me know so I can prepare a basket of materials.  If I have several volunteers I can create a rotating calendar.  Once we set up a schedule then I can make sure I have a basket with the volunteer’s name so if I’m out or on duty you can come in and get your basket.
    This week I have included our Scholastic Book Flyers.
    Our class is in need of UNSENTED baby wipes for washing tables.  Students can’t use the clearner with chemicals so we use a lot of baby wipes!  Wipes must be unsented due to allergies to the sent.
Please check out my website to view newsletters, important information, schedules, and upcoming events.  Just log on to the the site listed at the bottom of this letter.
I look forward to working with you and your child.  Please contact me with any questions or concerns.         
         Mrs. Deb Daigneault Grade 3 Teacher        
ddaigneault@rsu16.org    mrsdaigneaultclass.weebly.com
1250 Maine Street Poland, ME 04274    207-998-4915   X 175


                                                
 


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