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Welcome to 3a

Ms. Kemmerling
Saint John XXIII
480-905-0939
​kkemmerling@popejohnxxiii.org
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 ​​We are a R.E.A.L. Catholic community that nurtures the whole child through academic excellence, 21st Century innovation and active Catholic stewardship.
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Focus for the Week of  01/18/2021

Religion:   Confirmation
Math :   Chapter 11- Metric: Length, Mass, & Volume-Test Friday
Reading :   
Unit 5-Why does Earth support life and other planets do not?
W​riting :    
Vocabulary :  Unit 11- approach, approve, glory, magnificent, meek, prompt, revive, tradition, watchful, wreckage
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lling:  April, babies, over, hello, even, we, silent, tiny, menu, future, dear, raise, white, used, those, heredity, Confirmation-Test Friday
Grammar :    Verbs
 Science:    STEM- Interdependent Relationships
Classwork Completed in 3A Today
Morning Work-   People Take to the Skies! Highlight Evidence-Submit ​
Religion:    Mass Reflection
​Math:   Math Journal OAT-7-Submit/Lesson 11.4-Submit
Science:    Nearpod: Animals Live in Groups
Reading:  Textbook pg  91-Submit
Writing:     
Grammar:    GW pg 105 Part B
Spelling:   Week 18-Pgs 3-4 
Vocabulary -  VW pg 112
Handwriting-    
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Key to Success in 3rd Grade!

This is the year that students move from learning to read — decoding words using their knowledge of the alphabet — to reading to learn. The books children are expected to master are no longer simple primers but fact-filled text. Comprehension skills will include citing evidence and identifying key ideas and details. Children who haven’t made the leap to fast, fluent reading begin at this moment to fall behind, and for most of them the gap will continue to grow. Reading at home nightly is an important habit to form.  Please encourage your child to read 30 minutes every night. 

The expectation in 3rd grade is that students answer questions in complete sentences across the curriculum. This will help them become stronger writers and better communicators.  You can reinforce this at home by reviewing homework and assignments with your child to make sure that their answers are in  a complete sentence that does not start with and or because. 
Example: What is your favorite food?
My favorite food is peanut butter.


Please practice multiplication facts from 0-11 with your child. You can do this with flashcards, simple card games, apps, or games. Feel free to mix it up and make it fun. Some great websites to try are:

http://braingenie.ck12.org/subjects/136
www.abcya.com
www.aplusmath.com
http://www.mathblaster.com/parents/math-games  


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Upcoming Events/Important Information 

Catholic Schools Week January 25th
Field Day-February 5th
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Safe Environment Compliance Opportunities
  In order to ensure that we can have your full participation in on-campus events and volunteer opportunities, you must be in compliance with our Safe Environment office program.      FOUNDATION CLASS: For adults who have not yet taken their INITIAL Safe Environment Training class,  we have some exciting news from the Diocesan Safe EnvironmentTraining  (SET) Office!  For a brief time, you may take your FOUNDATION class ONLINE!  To do this, please follow the instructions below.  1. Go to: https://phoenix.cmgconnect.org 2. Go to “Register for a New Account” section and complete all steps for your CMG account. 3. Go to the Dashboard 4. Click on the Foundation training option. 5. Please complete all sections by clicking on any and all buttons. All sections must go from Pending to Done *If sections are left “Pending” or “In Progress” , CMG cannot mark your course as completed. 6. Under the section Please download this Take Away Packet and read through it. This is necessary for course completion. 7. Complete and submit background check information (Carefully review that all your information is correct before submitting. Mistakes and fabrication of information will require an additional BG check and will add additional costs). If everything is correct please click on processing   RENEWAL TRAINING:  The Safe Environment Renewal Training Is now available on cmgconnect.org for the 2020-2021 school year.   To renew, sign onto cmgconnect.org under your personal account and select ONLINE RENEWAL.   FACE TO FACE INTERVIEWS: Face to Face Interviews have resumed for the 2020-2021 school year! If you would like to schedule a Face to Face Interview, please CLICK HERE   and you will be directed to our Sign Up Genius.  Due to Covid19 safety precautions, all SJXXIII Face to Face Interviews will be conducted virtually for this 2020/21 school year.      If you have any other questions about Safe Environment Training, please contact the school office. 

​Safe Environment Virtual Face to Face Interview Sign up


https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0449ACAC2CA5FD0-safe1


 

Parent/Teacher Conferences
 Dear 3rd Grade Parents-
This time of year allows us time to reflect on where we have been and set goals to move forward. In looking ahead our goals for the second half of the school year are to continue to fashion responsible Christian leaders, effective communicators, independent thinkers and lifelong learners that are fully prepared for 4th grade. As a 3rd grade team our focus will be on higher expectations and individual responsibility for learning. We feel that by focusing on these goals our students will be successful today and in the future.
One of the ways that I plan to achieve these goals is by holding students accountable for turning work in completed and on time. During the second semester it is the third grade policy to deduct ½ point for a missing number, ½ point for a missing name and 10% will be deducted from assignments turned in late. This includes work completed on the iPad. I will continue to run missing assignment reports on Tuesdays.  Any missing work not completed and turned in by the following Monday will receive a zero.  Work completed in class and homework are posted daily on my website.   In order for students to be successful in 4th grade and in the future they will need to take on the responsibility of completing and turning in work on time.
Virtual learning has been going well since implementing both the at school and virtual piece of learning for this school year. However, I did want to call to mind a few items. Cameras need to be turned on when not working in Notes Plus or another app since it is the only way that I know they are present with me in class. Unfortunately, if students continue to have cameras off and not participate, I will have to mark them as absent. I know that learning and teaching virtually are new to all of us, but I ask for your help in emphasizing the importance of participating through having their cameras on and through answering and asking questions if your child will be learning at home for this second part of our school year. I know that technological issues may arise and I will always take those into consideration.
Students learning virtually are responsible for the following:
  • Having their books and supplies readily available
  • Cameras turned on when not working in Notes Plus or another app
  • Responding to questions and participating in classroom discussions
  • Correcting classwork
  • Letting a teacher know if they are joining late or leaving early
  • Actively working in Mobymax, IXL, or other apps when assigned
In religion this semester we will be touching on the Sacrament of Reconciliation, First Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation. Students will be practicing and memorizing prayers.
Two novel studies will be introduced. Students will be reading aloud, working on listening skills, working on complementary writing activities, learning new vocabulary, and much more. We will be reading Who Was Dr Seuss?, by Janet B. Pascal  in February and Because of Winn Dixie, by Kate DiCamillo in May. Please make sure that your child has a physical copy of each of these books.
Specials schedules and dismissal times have changed. 3-5th grade dismissal is at 2:45 p.m Monday thru Thursday and 12:25 on Friday. Please see my website for an updated daily schedule.
I am looking forward to a successful second semester. Thank you for being an integral part of your child’s education. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
 
A couple of reminders: 
 -Charge iPads nightly
-Homework is listed on my website and due the following day unless noted.
-Check Renweb often
-Missing assignment reports go home on Tuesdays. Assignments will be accepted up until the following Monday for partial credit.
-Online students must be logged in and actively participating and responding during class. 
-IPads are for educational purposes. Students should not be on games or taking pictures with their iPad unless it was assigned by a teacher.
-Students should not be emailing each other or messaging each other unless required to do so by a teacher. 
-Classroom doors will open at 7:30 a.m. 
-We are a nut free campus. Please do not send food items with nuts in for snack or lunch.
-Please make sure that your child's mask fits snuggly, covering both their mouth and nose with no gaps between their face and the mask.
Here is a link on how to adjust masks-the third method works the best: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFArU_NeYrw
Dismissal is at 2:45 p.m. M-TH and at 12:25p.m. on Fridays. Students not picked up 15 minutes after dismissal time will be sent to the office.
-If you are planning on keeping your child home and having them join us virtually on a specific day, please make sure that they take home all of their books the night before so they can fully participate in class and complete assignments. Anyone logged in virtually will be expected to turn in assignments on time. 
 
Here are some language frames that we will be using in the classroom, which can be reinforced at home.
  • Ok, so you didn’t do as well as you wanted to. Let’s look at this as an opportunity to learn.
  • What did you do to prepare for this? Is there anything you could do to prepare differently next time?
  • When you think you can’t do it, remind yourself that you can’t do it yet.
  • I expect you to make some mistakes. It is the kinds of mistakes that you make along the way that tell me how to support you.
  • Your hard work is clearly evident in your work.
  • Hey! You were working on this for a while and you didn’t quit!
  • I am so proud of the effort you put forth.
  • It’s great you have that down. Now we need to find something a bit more challenging so you can grow.
 
Please help me to encourage your child to have a growth mindset. We can do that by encouraging them to take chances and try things that are new or they are not good at. We can encourage them to accept challenges, to make mistakes, and to learn from those mistakes. Most importantly I want them to keep trying. When it gets tough I promise to support and help them along the way. 

​Kristen Kemmerling
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10 Commandments Video
Ways to Practice Multiplication
Biography Videos

Curriculum Night

Communion of Saints

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The Language of Virtues:  helps awaken the qualities of character that exists in children. By speaking the language of virtues, setting virtues-based boundaries and recognizing teachable moments, we bring out the best in our children -- and ourselves. We become mentors helping our children to become compassionate, courageous, respectful, confident and purposeful. The greatest gift we can give our children is the authentic self-esteem that comes from developing their virtues -- becoming contributors rather than consumers. The world needs people willing to take personal responsibility. Let it be this generation.

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  •  Kindness- August
  • Patience- September
  • Responsibility-October
  • Thankfulness- November
  •  Joyfulness-December
  • Reverence-January
  • Love-February 
  • Consideration-March
  • Determination-April
  • Faithfulness-May

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There are no extra pieces in the classroom.
 Everyone is here because he or she has a place to fill and every piece fits perfectly together.
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​Get your hands on a good book!
Scholastic Book Clubs Ordering Information
www.scholastic.com/bookclubs
Class Activation Code: K8ZN2
 
Dear Parents,
 
Sometimes the right book is all it takes to nurture a child's love of reading. That's why I'm pleased that our class will be participating in Scholastic Book Clubs this school year.
 
The Book Club flyers I'll be sending home each month are full of just-right, affordable books and Storia™ eBooks for every age and reading level.
 
Thank you for helping grow your child's love of reading and for supporting our class.
 
Your child's teacher,
 Ms. Kristen Wetter
 
P.S. When you place your order online, you'll help earn FREE Books for our class and you also get a $5 FREE Book Pick Coupon to use on your next online order!
 
Ordering online is fast and easy:
  • ​REGISTER at www.scholastic.com/bookclubs
  • ENTER the Class Activation Code at the top of this letter
  • CHOOSE from thousands of print titles, value packs, and Storia eBooks
  • SUBMIT the order to your child's teacher
  • EARN FREE Books for you and the classroom too!
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