Mrs. Gina Rubert
Updated 08/04/2025
Weekly "Newsletter" From Mrs. Rubert:
I hope everyone had a great Super Bowl Sunday or enjoyed the beautiful weather we had this weekend!
This week we are continuing our Vikings unit, and a reminder that Viking boxes are due on Monday, February 9th. I can’t wait to see what the kids have come up with! Students will be sharing their boxes and explaining the items they chose with other third grade classes, so it will be a fun opportunity for them to show their creativity and learning.
On Thursday, we will be celebrating Valentine’s Day. There is no need to bring in boxes, as we will have bags for students to decorate and use. There is no official party time, but we will enjoy some Valentine’s activities and spend time passing out valentines together! We have 26 students in our class!
As a reminder, we have a four-day weekend coming up. Friday, 2/13 is a teacher work day, and Monday, 2/16 is President’s Day!!
With Love,
Mrs. Rubert
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- 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 Tuesday - and some Fridays. Please have your student wear tennis shoes for those days.
- Library day is Monday
UPCOMING:
02/09: Viking Box Due (3rd Grade)
02/12: Spirit Wear Day
02/12: Valentine's Activities
02/13: Teacher Work Day (No School)
02/16: President's Day (No School)
Homework:
| Math | Math Test Review page | practice x facts! | practice x facts! | Homework is due! | No School |
| Reading |
No Spelling this week
(Corrections to 14.1
Unit Assessment)
optional
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Read for 30 minutes!
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Read for 30 minutes!
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Read for 30 minutes!
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No School
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Language Arts:
CKLA Unit 6: The Vikings
Students will be finishing up the writing process: Our Viking Writing Prompt requires the student's to pick a favorite character from our Viking Sagas we have been reading. Students will describe this character and show cause effects from their character traits and actions! This week they are finishing up with their Final Draft and a picture!
Homeroom Read Aloud: Holes
Reading:
CKLA Unit 6: The Vikings
Reading Skills: Character, Setting, Plot, Comprehension with Text Evidence, Character Descriptions, and Problems and Solutions
CKLA Read Aloud: Gods, Giants and Dwarves
Spelling: No more spelling this unit!
We are also wrapping up our novel study: James and the Giant Peach! It was a fun read! We will be watching the movie in class on Wednesday.
Math:
Lessons covered this week:68-70. We will cover congruent shapes, types of triangles, and continue our multiplication practice and tests with 3's and 4's.
Homework is a Test Review page for our Test 13 which will be on Wednesday!
History/Science:
History: The Vikings!
This week we will be covering: Leif Erikson and their last quest! Part of the last quest is to have students take everything they've learning about the Viking's Lifestyle and incorporate it into their very own Viking Settlement. Students will be creating tri-oramas to showcase their knowledge of Viking life!
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 |
| 3:25 - 3:30 | Pack-Up and Dismissal |
SPECIALS Schedule:
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Mon | Library |
| Tues | PE | |
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Wed |
Spanish | |
| Thurs |
Character Ed |
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| Fri | Rotates through M/T/W/TH |
same for a whole week
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Red Week | Music |
| Orange Week | Tech | |
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Green Week |
Art | |
| Blue Week | Stem | |
Meet the Teacher - Letter from Mrs. Rubert
I am thrilled to begin a new role this year at Aspen View Academy as your child's third grade teacher! I have previously taught fourth grade and kindergarten but third grade is my absolute favorite! I am a Washington State native and have now lived in Colorado for eight years! I received my bachelors degree in Elementary Education at Western Washington University and my Masters of Education at City University of Seattle. I love AVA! I currently have two of my own children in the building including my first grader, Scarlett, and my seventh grader, Ben. My oldest, Matilda, is attending Colorado Early Colleges as a freshman. My husband Tyler and I enjoy jumping in the car with the kids and exploring in the mountains, heading to the lake for kayaking, or discovering a new hike! We have two cats, Kiwi and Henry, and recently adopted a new pup named, Buckley. I love country music, attending concerts, sunshine, being outdoors, traveling, and spending time with my family! I am so excited for this school year! Thank you for sharing your wonderful children with me!
