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Lauren Alvarez

Updated 01/16/2026
Weekly "Newsletter" From Ms. Alvarez:

I hope everyone enjoyed their 3-day weekend and you were able to rest as we get back into the routine! 

 

The students had so much fun on Friday as we celebrated our Ancient Rome unit, and then had a Wild Robot Viewing party. A huge thank you to all the parents who donated items or time to make this day to come to life. It's always good to have something to look forward to after the holidays! 

 

Last week, students came home with their Middle of Year assessment scores in their Thursday folders. Please be sure to take a look at these, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about your student’s scores or progress. Grades for Quarter 2 were also posted last week, which means we are officially halfway through our 3rd grade year! As we move forward, please remember to check in on your student’s grades throughout the quarter so there are no surprises! 

 

In the classroom, we are wrapping up our Light and Sound unit in CKLA. Up next, we are very excited to begin our Vikings unit! Keep an eye out for information about our End of Unit project, which will be coming home next week. More details will be shared soon!

 

Other than that, we don’t have much to share—we are simply enjoying settling back into our school routines and spending this time learning and growing together. 

 

With Love, 

Ms. Alvarez

 

Upcoming:
01/19: MLK Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL
01/30: Free Dress of Choice
02/12: Spirit Wear Day
02/13: Teacher Work Day (No School)
02/16: President's Day (No School)
 
Homework:
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday  Friday
Math No School
Lesson 69 
Odd Problems
Pg. 484
Lesson 70 
All Problems
pg. 490
x
Test 13
Reading
No School
Fluency Read &
Spelling 5.11
Fluency Read &
Spelling 5.11
Fluency Read &
Spelling 5.11
Reading HW due & Spelling Test 5.11
Language Arts:
CKLA Unit 5: Light & Sound
Students will be working on the writing process by researching and writing about a certain inventor and their inventions. Students will be exploring the 5 W's and 1 H's (who, what, where, when, why, and how). Using this information students are going to write their very own Newspaper Article on their chosen inventor and invention!
 
Homeroom Read Aloud: Holes (Ms. Alvarez' absolute favorite)
 
Reading:
CKLA Unit 5: Light & Sound
Reading Skills: KWL's, Compare/Contrast, Comprehension with Text Evidence, Main Idea and Details, Close Reading chapters, and Sequencing
CKLA Read Aloud: Adventures in Light and Sound
Spelling: /ae/ sound with spelling patterns: -a_e, and -a
 
Students came home with this week's spelling and fluency on Friday of last week to ensure an extra day to practice! 
 

Math: 

Lessons covered this week: 69 - 70 Review, and Test! 
Concepts: Millimeters and Word Problems about a Fraction of a group. Students will have a review day in class on Thursday with their unit test on Friday! 
 
History/Science:
Science: Light and Sound
This week we will be covering: Human Voice! They will also participate in a "Guess that Sound" activity! The rest of the week the students will be finishing up their Newspaper Article on the inventor and invention of their choice! 
 
SPECIALS Schedule:
Monday Spanish
Tuesday Character Education

 Wednesday

Library
Thursday

PE

Friday Library

STEM Schedule:

Red Week  STEM 
Orange Week  Music

Green Week

 Technology
Blue Week

 Art

Bolded Week is what we have for the week. 

 

Daily Schedule - 3rd Grade

Time Subject
8:00-8:20am Unpack & Morning Work
8:20-9:00am CKLA (Grammar/Writing)
9:00-9:25am W.I.N Time & Intervention
9:30-9:55am Math Block 1 (Skills Group)
10:00-10:45am Specials
10:45-11:25am Math Block 2 (Skills Group)
11:30am-12:10pm Lunch/Recess
12:15-1:25pm CKLA Reading (Skills Group)
1:30-2:15pm STEAM
2:20-2:40pm Recess
2:45-3:25pm History/Science
3:25-3:30pm Pack Up/Dismissal
 
Meet the Teacher - Letter from Ms. Alvarez

I’m so grateful to be part of the AVA community! This is my sixth year of teaching and my fifth year here at AVA. I truly love this school, our students, and the amazing families I get to work with every day. I earned both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Elementary Education from the University of Northern Colorado. Teaching is my passion, and being in the classroom with your children is genuinely my happy place! I care deeply about your child’s well-being and am committed to creating a learning environment where every student can thrive. I’m here to partner with you to support your student’s success—please never hesitate to reach out.

 

I’m looking forward to the BRIGHTEST year yet!