Ashley Chambless
Weekly "Newsletter" From Mrs. Chambless
It's the last week before Thanksgiving Break! Can't believe we only have 5 days left till our next break.
We were finally able to get back on track after the snow days, and are so proud of the student's ability to go with the flow! They did an amazing job at the Veteran's day assembly for only have one full-grade practice time. I am so proud of them! They also enjoyed participating in our Junior Achievement day with the Castle View High School students, it was fun for the students to get information that was from someone closer to them in age! If you didn't get a chance to, ask your student what they liked most about the Junior Achievement Day!
We will be finishing up Unit 3 this week! Students will have their test in science on Wednesday, November 20th! You can find the study guide here - on the AVA website. Students will also be doing an end of unit assessment in reading to show off their reading knowledge. It's good practice for them as our Middle of the Year assessment window will be during the two weeks we return in December!
Last but not least, we have our next field trip coming up!! We will be doing an Animal Adaption Adventure at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science on December 13th. Please look for a My School Bucks link coming sometime this week!
Thanks for your continued partnership!
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 Wednesday - and some Fridays. Please have your student wear tennis shoes for those days.
- Library day is Tuesday
UPCOMING:
11/20: Pay for Dress
11/22: Free Dress
11/25-11/29: Thanksgiving Break
12/04-12/06: MOY Maps Testing
12/09-12/12: DIBELS Testing
12/13: 3rd Grade Field Trip to Denver Museum (MSB Link coming this week)
Homework:
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Math |
Lesson 43
Pg. 264
Circled Problems
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X
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X | X | ALL HOMEWORK DUE |
| Reading |
Spelling Words 3.11
Read 30 min Practice Spelling
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Read 30 min Practice Spelling |
Read 30 min Practice Spelling
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Read 30 min Practice Spelling | Spelling Test 3.11 |
WORD of the WEEK and Language Arts:
Students started working on their final writing for Unit 3! They chose "The Best Part" of them and created a plan, rough draft, and final draft that includes a topic sentence, 4 key details, and a conclusion sentence. Students are working their way towards writing complete paragraphs on their own!
Word of the week:
Homeroom Read Aloud: Tale of Despereaux (Mrs. Cham's Fave!)
Reading:
Unit 3: Human Body
Students will come home with Spelling List 3.11. This spelling test reviews all of the words from Units 2 and 3. The goal with this list is that students are retaining all of the different spelling patterns they have learned and when to apply them.
Our spelling test for 3.11 will be on: Friday, November 22nd.
Reading Skills: Sequencing and Comprehension
Foundational Skills: Writing a Paragraph and Subject Pronouns
CKLA Read Aloud: All About the Human Body
Spelling: All Spelling Patterns from Unit 2 & 3
Math:
Section 5: 44-46: More Fractions!! This is a big concept and students need practice understanding the different types of Fractions! Please continue to check Infinite Campus for missing assignments. I have attached PDF's to each assignment for easy printing to complete if needed!
SCIENCE:
Test Week! All pieces of the Study Guide are attached! Learn those bones!
Alvarez Class Test: Tuesday, November 19th
Chambless Class Test: Wednesday, November 20th
We are also dissecting OWL PELLETS this week! Did you know that owls do not digest the fur and bones of the small mammals they eat? They regurgitate them up and WE get to dissect them- and test our knowledge of the bones we find! Always a memorable 3rd grade experience!
History: visit Ms. Alvarez's website
Daily Schedule - 3rd Grade
| Time | Subject |
| 8:00 - 8:20 | Morning Work and Meeting |
| 8:20 - 9:00 | History/Science |
| 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 | CKLA Knowledge & Writing (Homeroom) |
| 3:25 - 3:30 | Pack-Up and Dismissal |
SPECIALS Schedule:
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Mon | Character Education |
| Tues | Library | |
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Wed |
PE | |
| Thurs |
Spanish |
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| Fri | Rotates through M/T/W/TH |
STEAM Schedule:
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 Mrs. Chambless
I am in my 17th year teaching, eighth year at AVA! LOVE it here! I have taught kindergarten, 2nd and 3rd. I am a Colorado native and love being with my family. My husband, Matt, works as a specialist for Douglas County School District... we are a teaching family! I have a 12th grader, Allikaye, and twins in sixth grade, Kai and Cambria. We are a busy family and like it that way! We are out playing sports, hiking, traveling, camping, and love being outdoors... Colorado living... especially living in the pines in Larkspur! I love coffee, reading, rainbow colors, smiley faces, and donuts! This is going to be a great year! Thank you for sharing your sweet children with me!!
