Mrs. Holthouse 2025-2026
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: September 8th - 12th
*Reading:📚
EQ – What is change?
This week we will read the book, "The Invisible Boy" and "The Name Jar" in order to determine character traits and find supporting text evidence.
*Math:📊
Module 1 – Properties of Multiplication and Division
This week we will complete lessons 9 & 10. Students will learn to add and subtract arrays to solve multiplication. Our Mid Module assessment will be on Friday.
*Writing:📝
This week we will continue our narrative writing unit. Students will write their leads and begin their drafts.
*Social Studies:🌍
We will continue our community unit.
*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.