Welcome to our class web page! I am so happy to have your child as a part of my Holthouse Hero crew! Please use this website to keep up with the latest updates in our classroom. Below, you will find a "Week at a Glance" which provides a general outline for instruction. On the side ➡ of this page you will find links to additional information, such as homework, important dates, and cool links. Please keep in mind that instruction & homework may vary or change throughout the week based on student needs and understanding. I look forward to partnering with families to make this the best year ever for our kids!
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Week at a Glance: November 9th - 13th
*Reading:📚
EQ – What does it mean to change?
This week students will read the book, “Climate Change” while reviewing main idea & details, nonfiction text features, and context clues. Students will take the informational summative assessment on Thursday, 11/12.
*Math:📊
Module 3 - Multiplying & Dividing with Units of 0, 1, 6-9, & Multiples of 10
This week students will take the End Module 2 Assessment on Tuesday 11/10. We will then begin Module 3 - Multiplication and Division with Units of 0, 1, 6–9, and Multiples of 10. We will complete lessons 1, 2, & 3 - reviewing the commutative property & then introducing using a letter to represent the unknown. *We have started our class Multiplication Challenge! Students should practice their multiplication cards at home every night. 1-minute timed tests are on Fridays.
*Writing: 📝
We will continue our new informational writing unit and write our response based on the articles, “Moose on the Loose” and “Whoop it Up.”
*Science: 🧪
We will complete Mystery 2 - Stormy Skies
*Governor Pat Quinn signed Erin's Law in January of 2013, which requires all schools in the state of Illinois to provide age appropriate sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention education programs for students in grades Pre-K through 12. Our lessons 3rd grade students will begin the week of February 1st. The Chelsea Intermediate School Social Workers will be teaching each lesson in the child’s classroom. The "Think First and Stay Safe" program will be the curriculum utilized for these lessons with a focus on Child Lures.
