Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Saturday, October 18, 2014
Friday, October 17, 2014
Perseverance
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Welcome to the United States, Somali Version
Features newly-arriving and previously-resettled refugees from various
ethnic groups. Shown to refugees in overseas orientation, the video also
gives other viewers a sense of how refugees adjust to life in the
United States. Somali version.
ethnic groups. Shown to refugees in overseas orientation, the video also
gives other viewers a sense of how refugees adjust to life in the
United States. Somali version.
Culture Shock Sudanese refugees coming to America
Watch the whole video...this helps me understand my refugee students' perspective, especially the ones form Africa.
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Refugee Portal
http://www.brycs.org/refugee-portal/index.cfm
Also, remember that this blog can be translated into many different languages. Under TRANSLATE, click SELECT LANGUAGE.
Also, remember that this blog can be translated into many different languages. Under TRANSLATE, click SELECT LANGUAGE.
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Monday, September 15, 2014
Saturday, September 13, 2014
2014 Beginnings and Expectations
In Math this week, we used Digi-Blocks to understand place value. We are working on adding, trying to find different ways to make 10; then we will work our way up to adding and subtracting within 1000. Also, we will use this knowledge to continue the relationship between addition and subtraction.
In Reading, we discussed the question of the week, what we may learn by trading with one another, and understood that we all have knowledge.
I have completed all the DIBELS and DOLCH Reading tests for each student this week. The Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) are a set of procedures and measures for assessing the acquisition of early literacy skills from kindergarten through sixth grade. They are designed to be short (one minute) fluency measures used to regularly monitor the development of early literacy and early reading skills. DOLCH is the list of sight words that students should be able to read by their grade level. At this age group, students are expected to read 70 words correct per minute with 95% accuracy and retell using at least 20 words with meaningful sequence of the story.
Next week, the students will take a computerized math assessment powered by Star Math. This assessment will help guide instructional groups.
Also starting Monday is Walk to Read. Students have been groped by the District ELA team and our principal based on reading abilities and assessment scores. Students go to the particular teacher who will be teaching their group.
Our class consists of 24 students as of today; we will soon be at capacity of 26 students. 13 boys, and 11 girls. 15 students are reading far below grade level due to many different circumstances. Some students have either never had any schooling prior to arriving in my class, have had interrupted schooling due to war or financial issues, or have no one at home who can help them practice English.
Third Grade Math Practice
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Wonderful first week!
Welcome back to school!
Room 205 has had a wonderful week! Students have earned numerous individual Bumble Bucks and as a class we have already earned 7 Bumble Bucks!
The students have been writing sooooooooo much. Students are learning to take notes and use notebooks. They are slowly learning how to use their notebooks more efficiently, writing on the lines and using all the space appropriately on each page, and showing all of their math work.
So far, they have learned place value, solving word problems and explaining their thinking, understanding character, setting, theme, and character building. Students are shaping up while walking nicely in line in the hallway. Students are sharing their supplies...they are such nice students!
This is the best third grade class in the school!
Many students are prepared with all of their necessary school supplies. Thank you to those parents who have already provided their children with their learning needs. Some parents have yet to buy the supplies. However, if there are still a few students who do not have what they need, I will be sure to provide them myself. Do not worry if you are facing a hardship. I can provide.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE SCHOOL FORMS AND RETURN THEM TO ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, ESPECIALLY THE YELLOW EMERGENCY FORM. THANK YOU!
Have a wonderful, restful weekend!
~Ms. Chuk
Room 205 has had a wonderful week! Students have earned numerous individual Bumble Bucks and as a class we have already earned 7 Bumble Bucks!
The students have been writing sooooooooo much. Students are learning to take notes and use notebooks. They are slowly learning how to use their notebooks more efficiently, writing on the lines and using all the space appropriately on each page, and showing all of their math work.
So far, they have learned place value, solving word problems and explaining their thinking, understanding character, setting, theme, and character building. Students are shaping up while walking nicely in line in the hallway. Students are sharing their supplies...they are such nice students!
This is the best third grade class in the school!
Many students are prepared with all of their necessary school supplies. Thank you to those parents who have already provided their children with their learning needs. Some parents have yet to buy the supplies. However, if there are still a few students who do not have what they need, I will be sure to provide them myself. Do not worry if you are facing a hardship. I can provide.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE SCHOOL FORMS AND RETURN THEM TO ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, ESPECIALLY THE YELLOW EMERGENCY FORM. THANK YOU!
Have a wonderful, restful weekend!
~Ms. Chuk
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Ms. Chuk Room 205 Class Schedule 2014-2015
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TIME
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MONDAY
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TUESDAY
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WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY
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FRIDAY
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8:55-9:00
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PLAYGROUND/AUDITORIUM
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9:00-9:30
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90
MIN MATH BLOCK
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90
MIN MATH BLOCK
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WRITING
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90
MIN MATH BLOCK
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60
MIN MATH BLOCK
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9:30-10:00
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ART (GROUP B) MUSIC (GROUP A)
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10:00-10:30
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PE
EMMA
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10:30-11:00
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ART
(GROUP A) MUSIC (GROUP B)
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SOCIAL
STUDIES/ SCIENCE
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PE
EMMA
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SOCIAL
STUDIES/ SCIENCE
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30
MIN MATH BLOCK
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11:00-11:30
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SOCIAL
STUDIES/ SCIENCE
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HEALTH
EMMA
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SOCIAL
STUDIES/ SCIENCE
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LIBRARY
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WRITING
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11:30-12:00
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WHOLE
GROUP READING (60 minutes)
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WHOLE
GROUP READING (60 minutes)
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WHOLE
GROUP READING (60 minutes)
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WHOLE
GROUP READING (60 minutes)
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WHOLE
GROUP READING (60 minutes)
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12:00-12:30
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12:30-1:00
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LUNCH
20 MIN/RECESS 10 MIN *** Recess may not be taken away for disciplinary
measures
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1:00-1:30
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SMALL
GROUP
1:00-2:00
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SMALL
GROUP
1:00-2:00
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SMALL
GROUP
1:00-2:00
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SMALL
GROUP
1:00-2:00
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SMALL
GROUP
1:00-2:00
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1:30-2:00
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2:00-2:30
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WRITING
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WRITING
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90
MIN MATH BLOCK
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WRITING
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SKILL
DEVELOPMENT (2:00PM-2:11PM)
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2:30-3:00
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STUDENT
DISMISSAL (2:11PM-2:21PM)
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3:00-3:31
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SOCIAL
STUDIES/ SCIENCE
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SOCIAL
STUDIES/ SCIENCE
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SOCIAL
STUDIES/ SCIENCE
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3:31-3:41
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STUDENT DISMISSAL
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Welcome To The 2014-2015 School Year!
Dear
Students and Families,
Welcome to third grade. My name is Ms. Chuk and I
will be your child’s 3rd grade teacher. I look forward to working with and getting to
know you and your child. We are
continuing with the Reading Street
We
will be working very hard in room 205 this year. Your support at home is very important to
your child’s success in school. I
greatly appreciate your help and support at home.
This support includes:
ü Making sure your child has excellent attendance and has an early bedtime. When your child is absent just one day they miss a
great deal of instruction. The 3rd
grade curriculum is rigorous and your child will be working hard in school each
day. Your child needs to be in school everyday and well rested to keep up with
all the daily lessons in each subject.
ü
Limiting the amount of television and video games played during the
school week. Saving these activities for Friday, Saturday,
and Sunday is a good way to reward daily reading and homework completion.
ü
Monitoring your child’s homework and daily home reading.
ü
Reminding them to
be Respectful, Responsible, and Kind.
ü Monitoring school supplies. Your child must come prepared to work; this
includes having pencils and their homework
folder everyday.
This
support is crucial to your child’s success.
I look forward to working together with you to ensure that your child
has a successful and exciting school year.
I feel that it is important to have an open line of communication between home
and school. Please send me a note
with your child if you have any questions or concerns, or leave me a
message at school at 456-9367, or contact me through email at Thay.Chuk@ppsd.org. You can also
visit my blog at http://www.mstchuk.blogspot.com.
It is my hope that we can work as partners throughout the school year in order
to ensure an enriching and fun school year for your child.
Sincerely,
Sincerely,
Thay Chuk, M. Ed.
Thay.Chuk@ppsd.org
401-456-9367
Supplies
Needed for Grade 3 Room 205 (if
possible):
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Pencils
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Erasers
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Soft Pencil bag
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5~ Folders
(Homework, Math, Writing, Small Group Reading, Safe Place)
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5~ Spiral
Notebooks (Reading, Math, Small Group Reading, Writing, Science)
Ø
1~
Composition Notebooks (Journal)
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Multiplication
Flashcards
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Pencil sharpener with cover
Ø
3~ Jumbo
Book Covers (Reading (2), Science)
Ø
Boxes of Tissues
Ø
Boxes of Zip Lock
Bags any size (For Flashcards, Individual Reading Books)
*Please
check with your child throughout the school year to buy more supplies as they
use them all or as they need to be replaced.*
Optional/Donations
Appreciated:
Ø
Pens (Black or
Blue for Writing)
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Highlighters
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Crayons (24pk or smaller)
Ø
Colored Pencils
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Markers
Ø
Hand sanitizer
Ø
Cleaning Wipes
Ø
Boxes of Tissues
Ø
Boxes of Zip Lock
Bags any size (For Flashcards: such at multiplication facts and vocabulary,
Individual Reading Books)
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