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NECAP

Good evening,
NECAP, the New England Common Assessment Program, testing starts Tuesday October 1st! We have been practicing some of the released test items in the past few weeks.  We have worked on problem solving and reading comprehension, as well as practicing different strategies in finding the best answer for multiple choice questions.  We have also looked at samples of answers with different scores to help students understand how to earn the best score. I have found a couple of FREE websites where you can help your child practice for the assessment.  Good luck!

~Ms. Chuk


Click on the following sites to look at NECAP Practice Resources.


NECAP Practice


NECAP Practice through RI Department of Education

English Language Game

Click this link to learn English while having fun: http://www.vocabulary.co.il/english-language-games/

Behavior and Preparedness

In our class, we have been doing an awesome job walking with zero voices in the hallway.  We are walking in line nicely and entering the building in a very calm and quiet manner. The students have line order at all times to help prevent potential issues.  As a class, we have received so many compliments from our principal and other teachers that we have earned 22 Bumble Bucks! 

However, a few students still need to keep their hands to themselves at all times.  Also, many students need to start their classwork sooner than later. 

Some students are still without notebooks, therefore, they are walking to the back of the room to get paper in order to write down their assignments.  Also, they need pencils already sharpened.  This takes up too much time.  Students need to come to school prepared with their materials.  Please review my Welcome letter in the earlier post as a guide.

Also, there will be homework 3-4 days a week.  This will include math worksheets that is a review of the day's lesson or a review of previous lessons.  Furthermore, they will at times receive writing worksheets to help them practice their writing skills.

I hope that as we prepare them together, our students will have a productive year full of "knowledge".

Math

Students took the STAR Math Assessment last week which will be used as a baseline for where I need to begin teaching my math class. Results will be coming home in the next few days once the printer gets fixed. Parents may review them and sign and comment on them.  Please return the signed form when you are done reviewing it.

In the past few days, we have been focusing on making 10s and 100s using 2 to 3 numbers. We are also practicing some NECAP samples in order to prepare for our assessment starting October 4th.  We are practicing answering word problems and using the question in our complete answers to help get the full points.

TODAY in Room 205

REMINDER: Please send in the emergency forms (yellow) by the morning of September 13th.
Send in all other forms as soon as possible.

Our classroom consists of a high percentage of students who are not only new America, but also new to formal schooling.  Many students had not had formal schooling in their homeland.  We will be working on a substantial amount of basic foundational skills at the beginning of this year.

In MATH, we are working on making 10 and 100 using two and three numbers.

In READING, we are on Unit 1, Week 2, Day 3 in Reading Street.  We read a fable called, "What About Me?" and are discussing how we can learn new things by trading with one another.

In WRITING, we are learning about the parts of a sentence: subject, predicate, nouns and verbs. Also, reviewing, or just learning, the alphabet.

In SOCIAL STUDIES, we are working on community building and how to treat one another kindly.

 

Man in the Mirror

"I'm starting with the man in the mirror.

I'm asking him to change his ways.

If you want to make the world a better place,

take a look at yourself and

MAKE A CHANGE!"

Dear Parents of Room 205,
Please remember that your child needs a notebook AND a folder for Reading, Writing, Math and Science.  They have the RED folder I gave them to use for Homework if you cannot get another one. For Social Studies, I will provide the materials.  For students sitting at tables, I have provided a sturdy, plastic magazine holder to hold their notebooks and folders.  For students sitting at desks, they are allowed to place all their belongings inside to keep their desk organized.

4 Notebooks

4 Folders

Pencils

Those are my only REQUIREMENTS to help keep my students organized.  Please take time to get these this weekend if you haven't done so already.  It will help your child keep organized and focused on learning instead of worrying about not having something. If need be, you are welcome to email me at Thay.Chuk@ppsd.org with any concerns and I will do my best to make accommodations.

Have a wonderful weekend!
~Ms. Chuk

Providence Schools:

No School Thursday and Friday in observance of Rosh Hashanah

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My three children

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Third Grade English Language Learner/Newcomer Room 205 2013

After a nice, productive three days, I needed to make myself some homemade pho noodle soup.  Yummy in my tummy.  Hope you all enjoy a wonderful Labor Day weekend.  Rest up because the hard work to being able to read and write and understand math facts will continue Tuesday!

I want to thank one of my student's generous moms. Our classroom is sweltering hot so the student said "my mom has lots of fans at home, I should ask her if I can bring one in." After school, I mentioned this statement to her mother. Her mother said she'd be happy to give us one. Well, this very morning, she brought into my room a brand new fan! She told me to keep it a gift to the class. It looks small, but it is so much more powerful than the tall one I've been using. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

3rd Grade Room 205 Class Schedule

TIME	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
8:55-9:00	PLAYGROUND/AUDITORIUM ARRIVAL
9:00-9:30	60 MIN MATH BLOCK	60 MIN MATH BLOCK	60 MIN MATH BLOCK	60 MIN MATH BLOCK	90 MIN MATH BLOCK
9:30-10:00
10:00-10:30	ART (GROUP A)        MUSIC (GROUP B)	PE Mrs. Trottier	ART (GROUP B)       MUSIC (GROUP A)	LIBRARY
10:30-11:00	30 MIN MATH BLOCK	30 MIN MATH BLOCK	30 MIN MATH BLOCK		Health Mrs. Trottier
11:00-11:30	WHOLE GROUP READING (60 minutes)	WHOLE GROUP READING (60 minutes)	WHOLE GROUP READING (60 minutes)	WHOLE GROUP READING (60 minutes)	WHOLE GROUP READING (60 minutes)
11:30-12:00
12:00-12:30	LUNCH 20 MIN/RECESS 10 MIN
12:30-1:00	SOCIAL STUDIES/ SCIENCE	SOCIAL STUDIES/ SCIENCE	SOCIAL STUDIES/ SCIENCE	PE Mrs. Trottier	WRITING
1:00-1:30	SMALL GROUP                (50 Minutes: 1:10-2:00)	SMALL GROUP               (50 Minutes: 1:10-2:00)	SMALL GROUP               (50 Minutes: 1:10-2:00)	SMALL GROUP               (50 Minutes: 1:10-2:00)	SMALL GROUP              (50 Minutes: 1:10-2:00)
1:30-2:00
2:00-2:30	WRITING	WRITING	WRITING	30 MIN MATH BLOCK	SKILL DEVELOPMENT        (2:00PM-2:11PM)
2:30-3:00				WRITING	STUDENT DISMISSAL         (2:11PM-2:21PM)
3:00-3:31	SOCIAL STUDIES/ SCIENCE	SOCIAL STUDIES/ SCIENCE	SOCIAL STUDIES/ SCIENCE	SOCIAL STUDIES/ SCIENCE	HOME
3:31-3:41	STUDENT DISMISSAL

About Me

     I am a product of the Providence School department.  I attended Asa Messer Elementary School, then Bridgham Middle School, and finally Classical High School.  I went on to study to be an Elementary and Special Education teacher at Providence College, receiving a Bachelor's degree in Elementary and Special Education in grades K-8.  I furthered my career by attending Rhode College to receive a Master's degree in Education with an emphasis on Urban Multicultural Special Education, along with an ESL Endorsement.  I have been teaching in the public schools since 2001, ranging from pre-primer through eighth grade.

 

Welcome to Third Grade!

Dear Students and Families,

            Welcome to third grade.  My name is Ms. Chuk and I will be your child’s 3^rd grade teacher.  I look forward to working with and getting to know you and your child.  We are continuing with the Reading Street reading program this year. I will be working hard to continue to develop and strengthen your child’s reading skills.  Some students will “Walk to Read” during Small Group Reading time which means some of them will go to other teachers to work on their reading skills.  Our EnVision math program is a very good program.  Math homework usually reinforces the math lesson of that day.  In Science, we have a lot of hands-on activities that your child will enjoy while learning valuable science concepts and scientific methods.  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:

• 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 3^rd 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.
• 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.
• Monitoring your child’s homework and daily home reading. 
• Reminding them to be Respectful, Responsible, and Kind.
• 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.  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,

Thay Chuk, M. Ed.

Thay.Chuk@ppsd.org

401-456-9367

  

Supplies Needed for Grade 3 Room 205 (if possible):

• Pencils
• Erasers
• Soft Pencil bag
• 5~ Folders (Homework, Math, Reading, Writing,  Small Group Reading)
• 2~ Spiral Notebooks (Reading, Math)
• 2~ Composition Notebooks (Science,Writing)
• Multiplication Flashcards
• Pencil sharpener with cover
• 3~ Jumbo Book Covers (Math, Reading, Science)
• Boxes of Tissues
• 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:



• Pens (Black or Blue for Writing)
• Highlighters
• Crayons (24pk or smaller)
• Colored Pencils
• Markers
• Hand sanitizer
• Cleaning Wipes
• Boxes of Tissues
• Boxes of Zip Lock Bags any size (For Flashcards, Individual Reading Books)