Lauren Alvarez
Updated 11/06/2026
Weekly "Newsletter" From Ms. Alvarez:
Can't believe we have two weeks left until Thanksgiving Break! We are in full Holiday Season mode!
Happy Veteran’s Day to all who have served or are currently serving! We are so grateful for your service and sacrifice. On Tuesday, we will celebrate with our Veteran’s Day Assembly from 9:00–9:40 a.m. Students can pay for free dress on Tuesday, November 10th, but are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue in honor of our veterans! Our third graders will also be performing the National Anthem during the assembly, and parents are more than welcome to come watch!
We have had a wonderful time learning all about the human body and discovering just how amazing our bodies are! Now, we are switching gears and traveling back in time to explore Ancient Rome! Since students learned about Ancient Greece in second grade, this will be a great opportunity to compare and contrast the lives, traditions, and cultures of the Ancient Romans and Ancient Greeks.
As we approach the end of 2026 and the beginning of 2027, we are also entering our Middle-of-Year (MOY) assessment season. Please be sure to check the weekly newsletter for updates on upcoming assessment dates and do your best to ensure your student is here and ready to give their best on those days. We appreciate your help and support!
With Love,
Ms. Alvarez
Upcoming:
11/10: Veteran's Day Assembly @ 9:00am- Wear Red, White, and Blue
11/11: Veteran's Day
11/20: Dress of Choice
11/23-11/27: Thanksgiving Break
Homework:
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Math |
Long Divison Unit Review
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X | Lesson 4.6 Practice Plus | X |
All HW Due
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| Reading | Spelling List 4.1 & Comprehension Passage |
Study Spelling & Comprehension
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Study Spelling & Comprehension
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Study Spelling & Comprehension | Spelling Test 4.1 & HW Due |
Language Arts:
This week students will work on the following grammar concepts: Verb Tenses (Past, Present, and Future), Suffixes (-er/-or), Verb: To Be (am, are, is), and how to use Guide Words in Dictionary.
Homeroom Read Aloud: The BFG by Roald Dahl
Reading:
CKLA Unit: Ancient Roman Civilization
Reading Skills: Predictions, Understanding Legends and what they are, Comprehension, Finding Text Evidence, and Main Idea and Details
CKLA Read Aloud: Stories of Ancient Rome
Spelling: /ar/ and /or/ sound spellings.
This week for homework, students are coming home with "The Legend of Romulus and Remus" and answering comprehension questions based on the legend. Students will be learning about what a legend is this week and this is a great time to ask them what they've learned about legends!
Math:
Module 4: Lesson 9 & Review Week
Concepts covered this week: Dividing by 1-digit numbers & Long Division Standard Algorithem!
This week students will be doing their best to understand long division and why Standard Algorithem works! We will be practicing lots!! Then students will review for their Module Test on Thursday, November 12th. Students will also take their 11's and 12's test on friday! We've been practicing in class, but at home is always good too!
X Facts this week: 11's and 12's.
History/Science:
History: Ancient Rome
This week students will learn about the following Ancient Roman events: The Legend of Romulus and Remus, the many gods and goddesses, Roman Republic, and the Punic Wars (a fun one)!
SPECIALS Schedule:
| Monday | Spanish |
| Tuesday | Character Education |
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Wednesday |
Library |
| Thursday |
PE |
| Friday | PE |
STEM Schedule:
| Red Week | STEM |
| Orange Week | Music |
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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) |
| 8:45-9:00am | Handwriting |
| 9:00-9:25am | W.I.N Time & Intervention |
| 9:30-10:00am | Math Block 1 (Skills Group) |
| 10:05-10:45am | Specials |
| 10:50-11:25am | Math Block 2 (Skills Group) |
| 11:30am-12:10pm | Lunch/Recess |
| 12:15-12:30pm | SSR (Silent Sustained Reading) |
| 12:35-1:30pm | CKLA Reading (Skills Group) |
| 1:35-2:15pm | 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!
