Welcome to 3rd Grade

2012-01-16T21:12:00.001-08:00

Repeated Addition

This week we started working on multiplication. Students learned repeated addition yesterday and today, we worked on an array model.
A Multiplication Array is simply a number of symbols ordered in neat rows and columns. When offering your children these arrays, simply speak to them about what is going on in theme. Also ask them to think of the multiplication symbol having the meaning of "rows of". This way, when your child thinks of 3 x 5, they will think of 3 rows of 5.
This method does go hand in hand with the 'grouping' method of teaching multiplication. These two methods are similar, yet different.

Here is a full set of multiplication array problems for you to offer your child.

Welcome !

2011-08-25T16:31:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to this school year! We have a great group of kids.
Back to School Night
(Poem)

As sugar and flour come together to make a wonderful cookie

creation that you bake,

Parents and teachers join as one to create an educated

daughter or son.

It takes lots of love, caring and understanding,

But an individual will emerge who is special, not withstanding.

We will work together to help each child bloom so they can

grow and prosper as they learn in this room.

So I share this little confection with you, as I say I am

committed to helping your child grow each and every day.

Yes, the road is long, but the journey has begun, as we strive

to educate your daughter or

your son.

Parents end of Year survey

2011-04-28T22:05:00.000-07:00

I am looking for some information on how i can improve my instruction for next year.
Would you please be willing to take time and answer a few questions for me. I value your honest opinion. Please click here.
Thanks,
Mrs. Steiner

2011-04-28T21:50:00.000-07:00

Wow!
It is hard to think that we only have a month left of school. We have a a few things we need to take care of before school ends for the year.
1. please sign for your students hardbound books.
2. Return jog-a-thon packet.
3. May 19th Field trip Sandy Amphitheater
4. June 6th Planetarium

Finally End of the year testing CRTs begins next week. Please make sure your student is getting plenty of sleep and eat breakfast.
Please make sure your Child is at school and ON TIME!!!!! This is crutial for us to have then successful complete the testing.

Practice CRT on Tuesday May 2nd
Language Arts test will be give on the computer May 9th!
Math will be the 3rd week in May!

Learn and Earn FREE Kids Books from Scholastic

2011-04-17T21:55:00.001-07:00

I think this would be great to do!

Your child can earn up to 5 free books after completing the activity forms here: Learn and Earn FREE Kids Books from Scholastic. The activities are intended for ages 5-6, 7-9 or 10-12.

3/21

2011-03-21T21:33:00.000-07:00

This weekends homework is::::
1. You will make an acrostic poem
2. You will complete your acrostic poem here.
3. You will print it off an d bring it back Monday.
4. Topic : spring
Example

Sun shining

Parents teaching kids how to ride bikes
Running and biking outside
Icecream melting
No Tv WEEK
Grassing being mowed

What I Learned at my math conference!

2011-02-17T22:11:00.000-08:00

I love teaching math and here are some best math practices to help alleviate math anxiety for your students.

1. Assessment Driven - Our math lessons should be based on what the students need. Giving a pretest before a math unit will help teachers plan differentiated activities.

2. Whole Class and Small Group Instruction - Guided math groups for reteaching, supporting and challenging students is one of the most effective ways to meet the diverse needs of our students. There should be a mix of whole class and small group instruction in our math classes.

3. Hands-on Materials - Math is much more meaningful if students can work with manipulatives to help visualize patterns and problem solve. Toothpicks, beans, buttons, candy, crackers, coins are just some of the many inexpensive manipulatives available.

4. Real-life Applications - As much as possible let students experience how math is used in the world around them. For example, when teaching about the value of coins, set up a store where students can actually purchase items with real money. Have students search for geometric shapes on the playground. Do addition and subtraction problems with real life situations in the classroom.

5. Have Students Communicate Math Reasoning and Ideas - Instead of telling students how to do math problems, allow them to use language to discuss what they are thinking, what they notice and what they are wondering about the math problem. This gives students a safe math environment where it is okay to it’s okay to admit they don’t understand and it’s okay to not be correct.

Mad Minute

2011-01-25T22:53:00.001-08:00

Some classes do a "Two Minute Drill" to help reinforce math facts. Students have two minutes to solve 50 math facts. Everyone begins with +1 facts. In order to move to the next quiz, students can only miss two questions. If a student misses more than two questions on a drill, they will have the same paper the next day. As facts are mastered, students move from +1 to +2, to +3... all the way up to +10. Then we do subtraction facts, -1 through -10, followed by mixed addition facts, then mixed subtraction facts, multiplication, and division.

The purpose of the Two Minute Drill is to help students rapidly recall addition and subtraction facts. Since math facts were introduced in first grade, third grade students should not count on their fingers to solve addition or subtraction problems.

To help prepare for the Two Minute Drill, you can practice with the actual sheets we use in class. These pages can be printed and cut down the middle for two practice sheets. Addition and subtraction facts should be mastered by the end of third grade. Good luck!

January 25, 2011

2011-01-25T22:40:00.001-08:00

Dear Class,
You are wonderful! I am please to say that I am very impressed with your ability to follow directions and do what is asked of you on the first try. You have been very patient learning Cursive. You are making LEAPS and BOUNDS in reading. Keep working hard. Hard work always pays off.
I am very proud of your behavior during the assembly today. I hope the author Erik Olsen light a fire to write. I know he did that for me.
I feel that math groups are truly helping you be successful. Please give me your feedback on this. Your Mad Minute timing were unbelievable today. Keep up the Wonderful work.
We have a new student starting tomorrow. I hope that you can just as inviting to her as you have been this past week with our two new students.
Please remember to keep working hard.
Your Teacher,
Mrs. Steiner

2011

2011-01-18T21:38:00.000-08:00

I have made it a personal goal to update my blog on a weekly basis.
In math we have been working in small group setting within my classroom. I have truly appreciated all the volunteer help that we have received weekly. I could not do what I do without you parents reinforcing concepts taught at school.
Students will be accessing Pearsonsuccessnet.com on a daily basis during math. This is a new process that we are learning and hoping to be very helpful with reinforcing concepts taught by me.
Students will also be using links on this blog for fluency practice.

This week we have 2 new students in class. We are excited to have them in class.
Have a great week!
Mrs. Steiner

2010-09-28T21:26:00.000-07:00

Parents!
Here is the Weekly spelling homework list. Please sign and send back with your students on Fridays.

http://tinyurl.com/homeworksort
Thanks,
Mrs. Steiner

Back to school night

2010-08-26T17:41:00.001-07:00

You are your child’s first and best teacher. My goal is to build a partnership with you this__3rd grade year and together we will continue to help your child grow and develop in all the important areas in their lives. Socially, Emotionally, Physically and Intellectually….

Welcome to 3rd grade!

2010-08-07T21:48:00.000-07:00

Hello class! I am really looking forward to meet you and to be your 3rd grade teacher. I really hope that you will help me make this the BEST year ever. School Starts on the Monday , August 23, 2010.
I will be using this blog as a way of communicating with you and your parents.
1. Spelling words will be on the blog weekly.
2. Activities will also be posted on here.
3. Samples of students work may also be published on the blog.

Please feel free to contact me before school, during lunch or after school by phone. 801-826-7750
or contact me by email. cassandra.steiner@canyonsdistrict.org.

I feel that the more we communicate the better we can help your child succeed.

Thank You for allowing me the privilege of teaching your students this year.
Cassie Steiner

2010-05-10T14:26:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to thank you Mr. Krause for doing a great job with the class. I know that the students had a great time with him. We are down to the final weeks of school.
Today we started the CRT's your students did a great job following directions, and seemed well rested. We will finish the test on Thursday.

Math CRT's will Be Monday and Tuesday. If you are planning on being gone please let me know.

Thanks
Mrs. Steiner
Spelling

Pilot
Above
Ahead
Alike
Alone
Around
Become
Begin
Behind
Belong
Below
Beside
Motor
Paper
Parade

Monday _ Divide into syallables
Tuesday_ Abc order
Wednesday_ Waterfalls (ladders)

End of year testing

2010-04-15T21:11:00.001-07:00

Our class has begun their end of year testing. Please make sure they are eating breakfast, getting a good night sleep and coming on time to school.
What can you do to help? You can review math facts and concepts at home. Please continue to have your child reading at home.
I have hopefully fixed the Timez Attack link.
http://www.bigbrainz.com/

Keep working hard! See you in a couple weeks.
Mrs. Steiner

Hello Class

2010-03-28T23:20:00.000-07:00

She is here!
Brooklynn Shay Steiner
7lbs. 7 oz.
March 25th 2010 3:45 pm

Keyboarding.

2010-03-22T17:47:00.001-07:00

This week you child will be bringing home keyboarding homework. Please allow them to practice using proper etiquette. (placement of fingers on home row, no lazy wrists.) There are to do 10 minutes of practice 2 nights a week.

Spring Break Begins Thursday April 1st.
Students will NOT have school Thursday, Friday and Monday!

Students will begin end of the year testing in April.
IOWA- around April 12th.
CRT's - End of April beginning of May.

***** Please encourage a good night sleep and a good breakfast on these day*********

March 22, 2010.

2010-03-22T17:46:00.001-07:00

Spelling Words
cared
babies
chopped
saving
carried
fixing
hurried
joking
grinning
smiled
wrapped
parties
making
stopped
Challenge Words
moving
libraries

March 15th Spelling.

2010-03-14T10:03:00.001-07:00

I just wanted to apologize for the lack of posting.
Here are the spelling words for the week beginning March 15th.
Monday night: write words 3 times each
Tuesday night : ABC order
Wednesday night: Spelling sentences

tooth
chew
grew
cook
shoe
blue
boot
flew
shook
balloon
drew
spoon
good
soon

Challenge Words
loose
brook

Spelling Week Feb. 22, 2010

2010-02-22T10:06:00.000-08:00

This week there is NO School on Friday!
Thursday is Famous People Day!! Come prepared and ready to act as your famous person.
3 min oral report.
Dress as person
Have fun and read a book about your person.

Spelling

1. balloon
2. brook
3. shook
4. stood
5. goodness
6. choose
7. noon
8. raccoon
9. roof
10. tooth
11. group
12. soup
13. grew
14. lose

No School !

2010-02-05T22:48:00.000-08:00

February 15th
No school!

Spelling week
February 16th
1. purple
2. camel
3. cover
4. able
5. bottle
6. eagle
7. people
8. table
9. level
10. nickel
11. shovel
12. either
13. letter
14. summer
15. sugar

Parent Teacher Coferences

2010-02-05T22:26:00.000-08:00

Parents!
Thanks for all the help we received on the Valentine Cottages! They turned out wonderful. The class had a great time frosting and decorating them. They were also able to accurately identify the angle that were in the house.

I would like to give you a heads up about Parent Teacher Conferences.
Online Registration will open next Saturday night at midnight.

I will be spreading the times out over the the first week in March. If there is not a time that is available for the online registering please call, email or feel free to send a note requesting a specific time to meet regarding your child. Thanks for all your support, the success of your students would not be possible without your continued support. I truly appreciate everything you do!

Canyons School District has issues a new policy for tracking and handling Unexcused absences. Please make sure that you are calling and letting the school know if your child will be absent. It is very important that we know where your children are. It is always important for them to be at school learning . Thanks for keeping the school informed on their attendance :)

SPELLING
1. first
2. second
3. third
4. fourth
5. fifth
6. sixth
7. seventh
8. eighth
9. ninth
10. tenth
11. twenty
12. thirty
13. forty
14. fifty
15. hundred
16. thousand

Homework:

Monday: Please write spelling words 3 times each
Tuesday: Please list spelling words in ABC order
Wednesday: Please write the spelling words in complete sentences
Thursday: Practice spelling test. (nothing to turn in)

Have a great week!

2010-02-01T07:56:00.000-08:00

Monday February 1st
1. Knee
2. Knew
3. Knit
4. Knock
5. Knot
6. Known
7. Calf
8. Half
9. Climb
10. Lamb
11. Thumb
12. Wren
13. Written
14. Wrote
15. Ghost

This week out spelling list will be full of words with a silent letter.

2010-01-14T15:19:00.000-08:00

There is NO SCHOOL Monday, January 18th and Tuesday January 19, 2010.
There will be no spelling words for the week of January 18th.
Please take this time to work on independent reading!

January 25th

2010-01-14T15:12:00.000-08:00

spelling words
week of January 25th
group 1

appetite
chores
harvested
hitched
plow
sown
tended
picnic
judge
jeans
crack
orange
second
squeeze

Challenge Words
courage
insect

Group 2
Group 2

Spelling Words
large
gym
skin
quick
picnic
judge
park
jeans
crack
orange
second
squeeze
rock
job

Challenge Words
courage
insect

New spelling words

2010-01-11T14:17:00.001-08:00

Spelling List
January 11, 2010

Double
Country
Cousin
Touch
Count
Flour
Round
Bought
Brought
Thought
Although
Though
Tough
Rough

Challenge Words

tremendous
horrifying

Happy New Year!

2010-01-03T20:40:00.000-08:00

Well here we are in 2010. This school year has just flown by. Here is a list of the new spelling words for the week on January 4th.

Spelling Group 1
girl
clear
her
turn
dark
work
smart
word
hurt
serve
north
third
hard
morning

Challenge Words
tornado
scurried

December 14th spelling words

2009-12-13T18:04:00.000-08:00

1. December
2. chimney
2. ornament
3. wreath
4. poinsettia
5. celebration
6. presents
7. tinsel
8. stocking
9. reindeer
10. sleigh
11. elves
12. wrapped
13. carols
14. decorations
15. mistletoe
16. gingerbread
17. wonderland

A special thanks the the parents who came in a helped with the Holiday Crafts.
Also, to everyone who has made our classroom a success.
Thank you for everything
Mrs. Steiner

Spelling, week of Dec 7th-11th

2009-12-04T21:05:00.000-08:00

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
January
February
March
April
August
September

Thanks for the continued support. please continue to work on Addition and subtraction with your child.
Santa art is due Wednesday. What is Santa's job the other days of the year?

Repeated Addition

2009-12-01T14:45:00.000-08:00

When offering your children these arrays, simply speak to them about what is going on in theme. Also ask them to think of the multiplication symbol having the meaning of "rows of". This way, when your child thinks of 3 x 5, they will think of 3 rows of 5.

This method does go hand in hand with the 'grouping' method of teaching multiplication. These two methods are similar, yet different.

Here is a full set of multiplication array problems for you to offer your child.

Thank You for all your support!

Dec. 1st

2009-12-01T14:40:00.000-08:00

Spelling words.
Group 1
out
down
how
brown
saw
call
log
paw
off
talk
also
soft
draw
town

Group #2
spring
knee
throw
patch
strong
wrap
three
watch
street
know
spread
write
catch
two

strength
kitchen

We are looking for volunteers that would like to be in charge of a holiday craft for a group of 5 students. I need 4 more volunteers. Thanks for all that you do.

Thank You!

2009-11-09T18:53:00.000-08:00

It was a pleasure to meet with you and your parents during Parent Teacher Conferences. I love you get to know more about each students. I am pleased with the the information shared between parents and myself.
Tomorrow is Meet the Masters Assembly. (2:30-3:00)
Wednesday is Reflections Awards (2:30- 3:00)
Thursday Not to much
Friday 11:30 Reading party

Spelling Homework
Monday- 3 times each
Tuesday- ABC order or ( Waterfalls)
Wednesday- Sentences
Thursday- Practice words
Friday- Test

Spelling Group #2
might
supplies
design
replies
sliding
spider
write
bright
sigh
silent
pilot
highlight
grind
flight

Group #1
Spelling Words
wild
die
might
child
pie
right
lie
light
tie
night
mind
find
kind
try

Challenge Words
bright
blind

Hope you have a GREAT WEEK !!!

October 26th

2009-10-25T15:20:00.000-07:00

October 26th
This week there will be no spelling.

Please be sure to sign -up for Parent-Teacher Conferences.

This is the link to sign up online for parent teacher conferences.
http://canyoncreeksoftware.com/scheduler/ut/canyons/index.cfm

This week:

Thursday Parade at 9:30
Halloween Party 10:15-12:00
Students will rotate between the three 3rd grade classrooms. There will be different activites in each room.

Early Day 1:55

Friday: No school!

October 19, 2009

2009-10-19T13:08:00.000-07:00

What a beautiful weekend we have had.
Today I am sending home a note in regards to Parent Teacher Conferences. There will be a chance to sign up online starting tomorrow.
This week is Red Ribbon Week!
Today the student wore Red.
Tuesday is Crazy Hair Day.
Wednesday is Sweats Day.
Thursday is Inside out day ( clothes)
Friday is Team Sport Day

Spelling words for this week!
1. coach
2.though
3. float
4. blow
5. most
6. post
7.unknown
8. grown
9. scold
10.toast
11. frozen
12. spoken
13.protest
14. program

Challenge Words

closure
clothes

Week of October 12

2009-10-09T12:22:00.000-07:00

We had a visit from the Cow. The class loved it.
The class has been using the computers to type their stories they are writing. The are great at using Technology. I have been really please at how excited they are and how great of listeners they are.

In September, we had the Youth singer's from Uganda come sing and dance at Bell View. The class absolutley loved the performance. They did a great job!.

I just want to apologize for the delay of getting things posted on the blog. Things get crazy in the classroom. I just want to give you an update of what has been going on in the classroom. Also, a list of upcoming things coming up.
This past week was vehicle day. The class loved it. I asked them what their favorite vehicle was and they all had a different favorite.

Spelling words for this week!
Spelling Words paint delay weakly leave neighbor eight regard speak explain afraid squeal weigh easy spray Challenge Words Wednesday climate

Also, Starting Monday I will begin testing your students will the new Fontas &Pinell Reading tests. This Assessment is to assess reading comprehension and accuracy. I will also be looking for the speed of reading.

On Friday, October 16th, 2009 Bell View will be having school pictures. All students will have their picture taken. Also, we will need parents who are willing to help with pumpkin decorating.
(Friday will be the Decorating planning meeting.) A note will be sent home on Monday.

I have been very pleased with your children. They are doing a great job in class. They are very eager to learn. They are a very enjoyable class.

***** Make sure that your Children are reading 20 minutes every night.***********
For the month of October, I received about half of the classes take home reading calendars.

First week down!

2009-08-29T11:30:00.000-07:00

This first week has been excellent. This Thursday, September 3, 2009 is back to school night.
I am excited to have all of you to come and visit the classroom. This week we are starting spelling. Spelling lists will be the same this week. Students can go to spellingcity.com and do activities to practice spelling.

Spelling List#1
1. mix
2. milk
3. smell
4. last
5. head
6. friend
7. class
8. left
9. thick
10. send
11. thin
12. stick
13. test
14.dish

Challenge Words
empty
glance

Back to school Jitters!

2009-08-21T06:58:00.000-07:00

Well today is Friday, August 21, 2009. School starts in just a few days. I am thrilled to meet everyone. This is going to be a very exciting school year. I have met a few parents, that has been fun.

2009-06-22T23:42:00.000-07:00

Well summer is just flying by! Soon we will be headed back to school.
On this blog I will post: spelling word for the week (Mondays) I will also post any thing happening in the classroom. This will be a place to keep track of up coming events in the 3rd grade.

Introduction

2009-06-02T20:57:00.000-07:00

I hear, and I forget. I see, and I remember. I do, and I understand.
-- Chinese Proverb

I would like to take a minute to introduce myself:
First of all I grew up in Minnesota. I moved to Idaho to attend Rick's College in 2000. After completing my associates degree I transferred to SUU in Cedar City, UT. Then I moved back to Rexburg, Idaho where I married my husband . Tyler and I were married in October of 2003. I have one daughter Abigail who was born on Dec. 25, 2005. She is so sweet, I just love her so much.
Tyler and I both graduated in 2008. We then decided that we would move to Sandy, Utah to be closer to family. We are happy to be in the Salt Lake Valley.
I have worked in the schools since 2002. I absolutely LOVE working in the classroom. It is very exciting to see the light turn on as you are teaching. Thanks for the support that you give your children at home and at school.
I feel privileged to teach your students. Please know that my classroom is always open, and I am willing to listen if you have an issue with something.
~Mrs. Steiner