Mindy Stump
Weekly "Newsletter" From Mrs. Stump:
It’s Fun Run Week!
Our Fun Run will take place this Wednesday morning from 9:30–10:30am for students in 1st–3rd grade. Students will receive their Fun Run shirts that morning and may change at school or wear their shirt over the clothing they arrive in. Please make sure your student brings a water bottle and wears tennis shoes for the event.
In reading, we have officially begun our Animal Classification Unit! Students will be learning how scientists classify animals and exploring the characteristics of different animal groups. In science, we will be wrapping up our Forces Unit this week before transitioning into our animal unit next week. We are looking forward to an exciting few weeks of learning about animals!
We will also be celebrating our class rewards throughout the week:
- Monday: Jersey Day, Hat Day & Wacky Socks
- Tuesday: Crazy Hair Day
- Wednesday: Fun Run, Movie in Class, Stuffie Day & Game Time (board or card games only; no electronics)
- Friday: PJ Day
Looking forward to an exciting week in 3rd Grade!
With love,
Mrs. Stump
IMPORTANT INFORMTION:
- Parents please connect to our Class Dojo- this is how to monitor your students behavior (positive and negative)
- 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 nut-free classroom.
- Colorado weather changes hourly so please pack your student appropriate attire for the day.
- We will have PE every Wednesday - and some Fridays. Please have your student wear tennis shoes for those days.
- Library day is Thursday
UPCOMING:
9/8 - 9/16: Boosterthon!
9/16: Fun Run @ 9:30am
9/21: No School - Professional Development
9/25: Dress of Choice
This week we have ART all week.
Homework:
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Math |
Subtraction Sheet
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Subtraction Sheet | Subtraction Sheet |
Subtraction Sheet
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Due! |
| Reading |
Spelling List 2.1 & Fluency Read
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Practice Spelling &Fluency Read |
Practice Spelling &Fluency Read
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Practice Spelling &Fluency Read
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Spelling Test 2.1 and Fluency Packet due |
Language Arts:
This week students will be working on identifying parts of speech (nouns, verbs, and adjectives). Students will focus on identifying these in simple sentences before we move onto compound sentences.
Homeroom Read Aloud: Sideway Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar
Reading:
CKLA Unit: Animal Classification
Reading Skills: Non-Fiction Features, Author's Purpose, Compare/Contrast, and Main Idea
CKLA Read Aloud: Rattenborough's Guide to Animals
Spelling: -ed/-ing endings (with doubling for some)
This week students will start the week by identifying the importance of Non-Fiction Features in texts. We will use the student reader to identify and help us understand why these are important to readers! We will focus on the reading skills listed above while also learning about groups of animals! Last but most important, spelling lists start this week! Students will bring home their lists and fluency on Monday and the spelling test and fluency will be due on Friday!
Math:
Module 2 (6 lessons): Addition and Subtraction Within 1,000
This week we will begin Unit 2: Addition and Subtraction Within 1,000. We will discuss using place value to subtract, choosing a strategy to add or subtract and solving two step problems.
History/Science:
Science: Investigating Forces
Students will learn the following about forces: Magnetism is a Force and Solving Problems with Magnets. We will task our Forces and Motion test on Thursday, September 17th! Please make sure your student is studying at home, there is a study guide attached here to my website!
SPECIALS Schedule:
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Mon | PE |
| Tues | Spanish | |
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Wed |
Character | |
| Thurs |
Library |
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| Fri | Rotates |
STEAM Schedule:
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Red Week | Art |
| Orange Week | STEM | |
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Green Week |
Music | |
| Blue Week | Tech | |
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 Mrs. Mindy Stump
I am delighted to begin my eleventh year at Aspen View Academy this year! I have been teaching for 19 years. I received my bachelors degree in Elementary Education at John Brown University and my Masters of Education at Cedarville University.
It is a privilege to be a teacher. I became a teacher to impact the lives of students. My first goal is to provide a safe and caring environment for your child. Secondly, I strive to provide a learning experience where each student is able to meet their full potential as students and future leaders. Thirdly, I want to partner with you to create a team that works for the best interests of your child.
It is crucial to a child's success to have support and encouragement from their families, school, and community. I appreciate your involvement and support this year as we work together. I look forward to an excellent 2026-2027 school year!
