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Debbie Power

Weekly "Newsletter" From Mrs. Power

 

Happy May! I can't believe we have made it to the last month of our school year together. What a great year we have had so far!

 

Our Living Explorer Museum was a huge success, and it was wonderful to see so many of you there. The students put an incredible amount of effort into their Explorer Posters and were so proud to share their hard work and knowledge with you.

 

We also had a blast at Skate City! For many of our students, it was their very first time skating—but they showed so much determination and perseverance. Even after a few tumbles, they got right back up and kept trying. We’re so proud of their positive attitudes!

 

On the academic side, we’ve completed our End of Year testing, and we’re wrapping up make-ups for students who were absent. Keep an eye on upcoming Thursday Folders, where you’ll find your child’s DIBELS and MAP Parent Reports. I’ll also send out an email to let you know exactly when to expect those.

 

Mark your calendars! Our 3rd Annual Colonial Day is coming up on Friday, May 16th, from 8:45–10:15 AM. This special event will take place outdoors, so please make sure your student is dressed for the weather. It’s going to be a fun and interactive morning!

 

As we head into the final stretch of the school year, I’ll be sending out emails with reminders and details about upcoming events and special dates. Stay tuned—we’ve got some great things ahead!

With love,
Mrs. Power
 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
  • Please send your student to school with a filled water bottle as well as a couple healthy snacks for the day.
  • Reminder that we are a TREE nut-free classroom. 
  • Colorado weather changes hourly, so please pack your student appropriate attire for the day. 
  • We will have PE every Tuesdays- and some Fridays. Please have your student wear tennis shoes for those days.
 
 
 
 

UPCOMING:

5/5 - 5/9: Teacher Appreciation Week
5/9: Spirit Wear Day
5/16: Dress of Choice
5/16: Colonial Day
5/16: Holes Movie
5/20: Field Day (Information to come home about this)
5/22: Last Day - Half Day of school
 
 
Homework:
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday  Friday
Math
Lesson
118
 
 
Lesson 
119
 
 
 
Lesson 
 
120
 
Lesson 
Investigation
 
 
Lesson 
 
Computers
 
 
 
Reading 
Spelling 10.6
 
Read 30 min 
Read 30 min  
Read 30 min 
 
Spelling test
 
 
Language Arts:
 
Students will be working on the following grammar concepts this week: Comparing Adjectives, Prefixes (over-, under-, mid-), Pronouns, and starting our last writing unit - Narratives! 
 
Homeroom Read Aloud: Holes by Louis Sachar
 

READING:

Unit 10: Colonial America.

There will be THREE total Spelling Tests for this Unit and an End of Unit Assessment.  Students will be reading historical fiction chapters about life in the Colonial America. They will be traveling to different colonies, and learning about the different regions! 
 
Reading Skills: Main Idea, Key Details, Comprehension, and Retelling
Foundational Skills: Fluency and Non-Sense Words
CKLA Read Aloud: The Age of Exploration
Spelling: /oy/ - 'oi' and 'oy' spelling.
 

MATH:

Lessons:118-120
 
- Please be sure they are checking their work and labeling their answers.
 
Homework: Most days homework is started in class and any unfinished work goes home to complete. Keep working on multiplication/division facts.
 

 

 

HISTORY

 
Colonial America
Students will learning about Colonial Regions, Colonial Jobs, and the different types of people living in the Colonies! Colonial Unit Study Guide will be coming home on Tuesday, May 6th. You can also find this study guide here on my AVA page. 
 

SCIENCE: 

All done for the year! 

 

 
 
 
 HISTORY: : visit Mrs. Stump's website 
 

Daily Schedule - 3rd Grade

Time Subject
8:00 - 8:20 Morning Work and Meeting
8:20 - 9:00 CKLA Knowledge & Writing (Homeroom)
9:00 - 9:25 WIN
9:30 - 10:25 CKLA Skills (In Skills Group Classes)
10:30 - 11:15 Specials
11:20 - 11:40 Lunch
11:40 - 12:00 Recess
12:05 - 12:35 Math (In Skills Group Classes)
12:40 - 1:25 STEAM
1:30 - 2:00  Math (In Skills Group Classes)
2:05 - 2:20 Recess/Snack
2:25 - 3:20 History/Science (Homeroom)
3:25 - 3:30 Pack-Up and Dismissal

SPECIALS Schedule:

 

Mon Library
  Tues PE
 

 Wed

Spanish
  Thurs

Character ED

  Fri Rotates through M/T/W/TH

STEAM Schedule:

same for  a whole week 

 

Red Week Tech
  Orange Week  Art
 

Green Week 

STEM
  Blue Week  Music
 
 

Meet Mrs. Power

I'm so excited to begin my eleventh year at Aspen View! I love living in  Colorado and have become a huge Avalanche fan!  I am beginning my 32nd year of teaching!!   I absolutely love the positive culture here at Aspen View! Greeting my students each morning with handshakes and hugs is one of the best parts of my day!

I enjoy the outdoors, hiking, fishing, sailing, and just being in the sun.

I also love going to concerts, movies, sporting events, playing cards, spending time with my husband and three sons, and of course I need to add shopping!

I am most excited to be in such a positive environment, with supportive and encouraging administration and staff! I can't wait to start the new year!

 

Classroom Philosophy

Our Social Contract has been created, agreed upon, and signed.  We will follow our RESPECT model of behavior. Learning will take place in a safe, inviting, and fun environment. Communication between parents, teachers and students will provide the teamwork needed for a successful third grade year!!