Lauren Alvarez
Updated 11/15/2024
Weekly "Newsletter" From Ms. Alvarez:
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 with Mrs. Chambless on Tuesday, November 19th! You can find her study guide on her 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!
With Love,
Ms. Alvarez
Important Information:
- 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 TREE nut-free classroom.
- Colorado weather changes hourly, so please pack your student appropriate attire for the day.
- We will have PE every Thursday- and some Fridays. Please have your student wear tennis shoes for those days.
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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Lesson 46
Pg. 276
Circled Problems
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x |
ALL HW DUE
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| Reading |
Fluency Read
Spelling Words 3.11
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Fluency Read
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Fluency Read
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Fluency Read & Answer ?
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ALL HW DUE
Spelling Test
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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 (Ms. Alvarez'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 fluency is this week is a Read Works article about Otzi - students will be reading a passage about Otzi during their End of Unit assessment, so this will give students the background knowledge they need to be successful. Please make sure your students is practicing reading and answering the comprehension questions with it.
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!
Test 7 Corrections will come home December 2nd as a HW assignment.
History:
We are going to do QUICK Canada unit! This will be a two week long unit, where students will compare Canada to the USA and learn of the Story about Canada! They will finish the unit by doing a Canada Brochure project! Putting their research skills to work! They come out so cute and I love doing this with the students.
Science:
Visit Mrs. Chambless' website
SPECIALS Schedule:
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Mon | Spanish |
| Tues | Character Education | |
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Wed |
Library | |
| Thurs |
PE |
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| Fri | Character Education |
STEM Schedule:
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Red Week | STEM |
| Orange Week | Music | |
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Green Week |
Technology | |
| Blue Week |
Art |
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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 |
Meet Ms. Lauren Alvarez
I am so excited to be back at Aspen View Academy! This is my 5th year of teaching, and my 4th year at AVA! I love this school, our students, and the community so much! I received my bachelors degree in Elementary Education and my masters in Elementary Education both at the University of Northern Colorado.
I love being a teacher, and I am so happy that I am in the classroom with your students, it truly is my happy place! I care about the well-being of your students, and strive to create a learning experience where every student can succeed to the best of their abilities.
I am here to support you to help support your students and at any point, please reach out to me to help ensure the success of your student. I'm looking forward to the GROOVIEST year, yet!!
