Thinking of all of you

Hello families,

   I wanted to send an email and reach out to tell you how much I am missing your children.  I am thinking of all of them and please tell them that.  We are working on resources that will be going live to you soon.  We will be following up with another email that that will have links for online resources that your children can use. These resources will be helping your children reinforce academic skills while we can't be at school.   In the meantime, please have your children continue to read, log onto ST Math, work on any optional book reports, practice their multiplication facts and have fun at home.  I am very impressed with the amount of children that have been completing puzzles on ST Math.  Keep up the fantastic work!  If you need anything, please let me know and I am here to help.  Be healthy and I hope to see you all soon.  Take care. 

Warm regards,

Laurie Stantial

Third Grade Teacher

North Beverly Elementary School

Left Side of the Cereal Box for the book report

Left Side of the Cereal Box

Click on this link to print out the template for the left side of the cereal box.
Left Side of the Cereal Box

Historical Fiction Book report directions

Click the link below to print another copy of the directions.  Please note that the due date on the directions is incorrect and that the real due date is March 31, 2020.


Cereal Box Book Report Directions

Historical Fiction Book List

Here are a few historical fiction book recommendations.

•American Girl (series)

Historical Fiction Book List (you don't have to use one of these, just a suggested list)


•Clara and the Book wagon (Levinson)

•Dear America (series)

•I Can Read (series)

•I'm Sorry Almira Ann (Kurtz)

•Little House (series by Wilder)

•Little House (series, adaptations into easy chapter books)

•Magic Tree House books.

•My Name is America (series)

•Next Spring an Oriole (and other books by Whelan)

•Our Canadian Girl series

•Scholastic Step up Classics (series)

•The Courage of Sarah Noble (Dalgleish)

•The Golly Sister (Byars)

February Biography Book Report

Paper Bag Book Report

BIOGRAPHY 

This month, students are asked to select a biography to read. A biography is an account of someone’s life written by someone else.

Project Timeline:

_____ Book selected by February 7th

_____ Book read by February 24th 

_____ Bag project started by February 25th 

_____ Bag project completed by February 29th 

Paper Bag Directions:

Front of bag: Title, author, genre, and colored illustration of your person. 

Bottom of bag: Your name and number.

Side 1: One thoughtful question you would ask this person if you met them.

Side 2: One connection you have with the person.

Back of bag: Two facts about the person and two opinions about the person.

Inside the bag: Three objects that represent things about the person or things that were important to them. 

EXAMPLES: 

CHAPTER BOOK IDEAS: Search the biography section of the library for an appropriate and interesting person.

Valentine's Day List

We will exchange valentines on February 14th.  We have 22 students.  If you are planning to exchange valentines, please have one for each student.  Happy Valentine's Day!

Valentine's Day List

Kian 

Emanuely

Adam

Ella

Aaron

Isabella

Aleeah

Graham

Mason

Olivia

Ryker

Eli

Marisa

DJ

Aidan

Harry

Jaeli

Chris

Dylan

Abby

Owen

Eliza

22 Students

Pizza Boxes

We are collecting pizza boxes for an upcoming reading project.  Please send in any pizza boxes.  Thank you so much and enjoy eating pizza!

Fantasy Sandwich Book Report

Fantasy January Book Report

• This month you need to select a book within the fantasy genre. Your book should be at least 75 pages long.

       • If you choose a book that’s not on the suggested list it must be approved by your teacher by Friday, January 11th. See a link of suggested fantasy books on the Student Links page.

Suggested Timeline:

_____ Book selected by January 11th.

_____ Book read by January 22nd.

_____ Sandwich started by January 25th.

_____ Sandwich handed in on January 31st.

Have fun and happy reading!

Pajama Day on Friday

It's pajama day on Friday.  Come dressed in your pajamas and enjoy a special movie.  We will even have a yummy treat! Happy Holidays!

New Specials for Trimester 2

We will now have Art on Friday for Trimester Two.  Here is the updated special schedule for trimester two.

Monday-Art
Tuesday-STEAM
Wednesday-Music
Thursday-Gym
Friday-Art

Conference Sign up

A conference sign up sheet was emailed.  Please let me know if you never received an email notification.  Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving!

No School Tuesday, November 5th

Just a friendly reminder that there is no school Tuesday, November 5th due to Election Day.  Happy voting!

November Realistic Fiction Book Report

Realistic Fiction Pizza Book Report

• This month you need to select a book within the realistic fiction genre.  (Suggestions are attached to this sheet.) Your book should be at least 75 pages long.
• If you choose a book that’s not on the attached list it must be approved by your teacher by Friday, November 8th.

Suggested Timeline:

_____          Book selected by Friday, November 8th.

_____          Book read by Monday, November 18th.

_____          Pizza started by Friday, November 22nd.

_____          Pizza handed in on Wednesday, November 27th.

Realistic Fiction Pizza Book Report

Directions:

This book project is to read a realistic fiction book and create a pizza that accurately reflects all aspects of your book and provides evidence from your book for each story element.

1. After you have read your book, start your pizza with a round piece of paper, at least 12” in diameter, for the crust.
2. Divide the crust into the eight slices and label each slice according to the directions below.
3. Fill in each slice with both words and pictures.  You may draw, paint, or color your own illustrations OR you may use clip art or photos to decorate your pizza.
4. The most important rule is to…BE CREATIVE!  You can make your pizza 3-dimensional using construction paper or other materials.  Think of other ways to make your project uniquely your own and to entice other students to “take a bite” out of your book.
5. Be neat and organized.  Need I say more?
6. Include DETAILS!  Quality details in your words, quotes, and art work determine the difference between the grade of a 3 and a 4.
7. Have fun!
8. Be ready to share your pizza with the class on the day that it is due.

Pizza Slice Directions

	Be sure to include…
Slice #1	The book title (capitalized and underlined) The author Your name (BIG) Genre A picture
Slice #2	Setting Describe the time and place in detail. Example:  This story took place in ______________. It all happened during ____________. ADD A COUPLE MORE DETAILS!
Slice #3	1 Main Characters, 3 character traits to describe them, and a picture of them Example: Winnie, the young heroine of the story, is a curious, adventurous, and independent girl who is tired of being told what to do by her mother and grandmother.
Slice #4	Conflict (The problem) Example: The conflict arises when the Tuck family drinks from a spring which makes them immortal, unable to grow old or die.  When Winnie, a young girl, finds out their secret, they decide to kidnap her in order to keep their secret safe!
Slice #5	Connection (Make two connections between this story and: another story you’ve read, an event in your life, or something happening in the world.) Example:  This story reminds me of the book ______ because ___________.
Slice #6	Questions  (List three questions you have after reading the book.) Ask the author, ask a character, or ask about something you’re wondering.
Slice #7	Resolution (This is how the conflict is solved.) Example: The Tucks problem of being immortal is resolved when __________.  Winnie is brought back to her house when _________.
Slice #8	A detailed, colored drawing of your favorite part of the text, along with a caption of what you drew.

Week of October 28th

Just a friendly reminder that the optional book reports are due Thursday, October 31st.

We will be having a practice lock down drill this week and will be discussing safety.

Week of October 21st

Thursday is Sports Spirit Day.  Don't forget to wear the attire of your favorite team.

Saturday is our Boo Fest from 1-4.  I can't wait to see you there! 

Events for the week of October 15th

Fire Prevention Program is happening this Thursday.  Students will learn all about fire safety.  This program is led by our fabulous Beverly firefighters.

There is a PTO meeting this Thursday at 7 pm in the library if you would like to join.  I know they would love to have you.

Friday is Sports Team Spirit Day so dress in your favorite sports team apparel.

Have an amazing week and show some courage!

Optional October Mystery Book Report

Here is a copy you can click on and print in case you lose your directions or change your mind and decide to do the book report.  Best of luck on your first 3rd grade book report!!!
Book Report Directions
Also, be sure to check out the Student Links page for more mystery book recommendations!

Week of September 30th

Book Fair:

Join us for the Scholastic Book Fair taking place in the main lobby on Tuesday and Wednesday after school from 2-3:30pm.

There will also be shopping hours during curriculum night on Thursday from 5:30-7:30pm.

I am looking forward to seeing all of your at our Curriculum Night this Thursday, October 3rd.  Here is some important information about Curriculum Night:

Grades 2, 3 & 4

6:35-6:50pm  General Mtg in the cafeteria (Important information on New House System and Performance Schedule)

6:55-7:25pm   Classroom Mtgs.

*****We left 10 mins. between sessions in order to clear the parking lot and surrounding area.  We ask that everyone adhere to the schedule in order to help all of the parents/guardians have a stress free evening!*******

The Week of September 23rd

Here are some important dates for this week to remember:

 

Wednesday: Picture Day- If you need a new envelope please contact Mrs. Brean in the office.

          

Friday: Back to School Picnic 5:30-7:00pm  I can't wait to see you all there!

Upcoming Events

This week we have:

Thursday - Rock Your School Day (dress like a rockstar and bring $1 to donate to Diabetes)
Friday - PJs for Pediatric Cancer Research (bring a $1 and wear your PJs to school)