Grade 3: Curriculum Update for Week of March 30, 2020

Dear Parents,

Every week, we will post a Curriculum Update to inform you of the learning topics for the week. Please note that this is just an overview for you and students will get details in their Google Classroom.

It's also important after the first week of distance learning that your family revisit the student schedules.  Be sure to be flexible with your child and encourage them to take breaks for snacks and movement when needed.  If you need any advice or guidance on this, please contact your child's teachers, counselors, Mr. Boisjoli or Ms. Hammernik.  We would be more than happy to help.

Have a great Week 2 of Distance Learning!

Reading	Students will grow their own ideas in response to reading informational texts by asking themselves thoughtful questions, and comparing different points of view, including the author's perspective as well as the reader's.
Writing	Students will make final revisions and edits on their informational books and digitally publish them on Google slides.
Math	The class will finish their study of area. They will focus on finding the area of compound shapes, applying their knowledge of multiplication and addition.
Science	Students will learn about compound/complex machines. On Friday, they will be assigned a project that will finish out science unit on forces and simple machines.
Portuguese	Unidade Biografia - leitura e ficha biográfica PAL: Practice the assigned song and vocabulary; do the recommended online reading.  Portuguese is assigned on Monday. However, students are expected to complete work each day (10-15 minutes per day). Please review Portuguese Google Classroom instructions carefully.
PE/Music/Art	PE: This week in P.E. you will do some amazing workouts, play PE BINGO, and build your own striking          Implement. Music:This week in Music we will practice Kodaly hand signs.  Art:

Zoom Class Rules

Dear Parents,

We are sharing these rules with students this week.  It's important for us all to remember that Zoom classes are the same as classes at Graded.  We have rules for both to ensure a positive learning environment for all. Please take time to discuss these with your child(ren) and what they look like in action in your home.  

Thank you!

Ensino à distância, em Português

Caros Pais,

Estamos animadas para iniciar, hoje, a nossa jornada online. Temos certeza de que, tanto nós professoras, quanto os nossos alunos e os senhores Pais, continuaremos aprendendo juntos e com muito sucesso.

Conforme já compartilhado pela escola, nosso schedule prevê que as tarefas de Português para a semana serão postadas toda segunda-feira, às 13h, no Google Classroom. Os alunos já sabem como acessar as informações na plataforma. Nossa sugestão é que eles façam as atividades um pouco a cada dia (de 10 a 15 minutos por dia).

Estaremos à disposição online para atendimento aos alunos e aos senhores pais, na parte da tarde, das 13h às 16h (de 2a a 6a-feira). O atendimento pode ser via Google Classroom ou por e-mail.

Mais um lembrete importante: para que os alunos vejam as atividades no Google Classroom, eles precisam aceitar um convite que já foi feito, via e-mail. É com esse "aceite" que eles entram em nossa sala de aula online.

Agradecemos por sua parceria, fundamental em todo o processo.

Atenciosamente,

Professoras de Português:

Luciana Castro (luciana.castro@graded.br)

Rosana Ramos (rosana.ramos@graded.br)

Sandra Lima (sandra.lima@grded.br)

PAL Online Learning

Dear parents,

We are excited to begin our online journey. We are sure that, as Graded teachers, as well as our students and parents, we will continue to learn and have fun together and successfully.

As already shared by the school, our schedule foresees that PAL tasks for the week will be posted every Monday, at 1 pm, in your children's Portuguese Google Classrooms ( PAL 3rd grade).

My suggestion is that students do a little bit of PAL activities each day - 10 to 15 minutes a day. Therefore guidance on what to do will be given by the teacher every Monday, and the students will work with the PAL activities throughout the week.  

The PAL / LS teachers will not hold online meetings, but we will use the Elefante Letrado reading platform (which allows us to assign readings and tasks to students and monitor their performance in them), as well as Flipgrid, Quizlet and other platforms. Students already have their passwords to access Elefante Letrado and Quizlet, and they are not new to students. For Flipgrid, they are using their Google Account.

The PAL / LS teachers are deeply thankful for your partnership,  and we are available for any questions by email:    

PAL 2nd - Dona Nati  - natalia.forattini@graded.br;                                                      

PAL 3rd - Dona Carla - carla.ramalho@graded.br

PAL 4th - Dona Nati   - natalia.forattini@graded.br;

PAL 5th - Dona Dani  - dani.boarin@graded.br;

                 Dona Ma  -   marcela.monteiro@graded.br;

                 Dona Nati  -  natalia.forattini@graded.br;                                         

Grade 3: Curriculum Update for the Week of March 23, 2020

Reading	Students will continue to log their reading in their online reading log and learn how to share their reading with their teachers online. They will continue studying non-fiction text and review how to access online text sources.
Writing	The class will be introduced to what writing looks like in online school. Processes and procedures will be reviewed and students will continue with the non-fiction writing. Teachers will be giving feedback on their writing via Google Classroom and Google Docs.
Math	Students will recognize that side lengths play an important part in determining the area of a rectangle. They will understand that multiplying the number of square units in a row by the number of rows produces the same result as skip-counting the squares within the array.
Science	Students will make a pulley and diagram the effort and resistance force present when the pulley works. They will share their work with video.
Portuguese	Check Google Classroom
PE, Music and Art	PE:  We will do some fitness workouts and dance routines in PE. Music: Art:

Counseling Resources and Contact Information for Parents

Hello parents!
In this time of e-learning away from campus, it's important to know that you have plenty of support from your Graded family!

As I have posted in the Google Classrooms for your students, I would like to also share here some resources that will help get us through this unique time.

First, a Family Technology Agreement is a good way to set guidelines now that students are on their devices more in the home. Having clear boundaries is important, especially now that the lines between what is for school and what students may claim is for school is a little more blurred.

I suggest looking at Common Sense Media's Family Tech agreement, posted in the link


For individual check-ins with students and families, your counselors are still available.
Ms Bobbie and I have both set up office hours as well as check-in times that can be scheduled via email (kevin.kooienga@graded.br) or through an app that automatically finds open times at Mr K's Counseling Schedule

Please do not hesitate to reach out for advice, tips, resources, or general questions or concerns.
Continue to follow the Google Classrooms and Grade Level blogs for more information.

All the best-
Mr K

Fun Offline Activities

Thursday and Friday Suggestions

Thursday and Friday Suggestions 

After your first experiences with online learning, you may be looking forward to a restful few days before we start again on Monday! However, just in case you would like to do some learning on Thursday and Friday, here are some suggestions. 

Math 

     Children are encouraged to continue with their regular home Math routines. Depending on your teacher, these may include digital resources or their Eureka Succeed book. 

     The holiday also lends itself to exploring Math outside the classroom, where real application of Math actually happens! Check out THIS website to look for ideas on how to engage your child with Math in daily life.

Language

           The center of Grade 3 home learning is daily reading, at least 30 minutes per day.  The expectation for students is that the maintain this habit over the holiday.  Tumblebooks, RAZ Kids and the Library website provide ample resources for home reading.

     Writing about your long weekend experiences is a great way to practice language skills. Also, students have become very adept at using Google Slides to create interesting presentations. 

Be safe, be well. We miss you. After this break,  let's get ready for online learning on Monday!

Love,
Your Grade 3 Team 

Fitch Distance Learning

Dear parents,

Tomorrow we will begin our distance learning program. This proves to be a unique experience for us all. Rest assured that we have been planning and preparing to ensure a quality learning experience for your child. We will be using our grade level blogs to post information about the curriculum overall as usual.  Please be sure to bookmark the blog if you haven’t already as information regarding Lower School is also posted here. This will make it easier to access.

Students will be using Google Classroom to receive all activities and assignments for their distance learning. They are aware of their login information. However, should you need assistance logging in, please let me know. I encourage you to ask your child about Google Classroom and have them show you the work they are doing. 

The student schedule below outlines what each day will look like. The times listed are the times that activities will be posted for each subject area. Please add movement and nutrition breaks throughout the day as needed. We encourage students to have breaks from screens, so please complete the activities when appropriate for your family.  We do however, need your child present for class meetings which will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10:00 am. 

Individual student check-ins 1:30 Mari 1:45  Rapha 2:00 Lucas 2:15 Melissa 2:30  Gaby

Individual student check-ins 1:30 Lidia  1:45 Chase  2:00 Helena 2:15 Joaquim 2:30 Lara

Individual student check-ins 1:30 Seung Hyun  1:45 Melissa  2:00 Yuri  2:15 Ben  2:30 Elodie

Individual student check-ins 1:30 Sammy  1:45 Mischa  2:00 Cameron 2:15 Pedro  2:30 Luiza

Individual student check-ins 1:30 MIguel  1:45 Isabella  2:00 2:15 2:30

To prepare your child, please create a workspace in your home. This should be somewhere where your child is visible to you or other caregivers. Please also ensure your child has a device that has video and sound capabilities and has all recent updates. The link for Wednesday’s meeting is HERE.

I will have one hour each day when I will be available online. This time is 10:30-12:30. Should you or your child like to connect with me, please send me an email at  leighann.fitch@graded.br  Additionally, there will be individual check-in times for each child during the week. This schedule will also be posted in Google Classroom. 

Finally, regular attendance and completion of activities are important for your child’s success. Please ensure your child is available for all class meetings and completes activities (and submits assignments when due). Additionally, please ask your child questions about the work they are doing. Your interest in their learning is invaluable. 

I look forward to continuing to support your child through this transition.

Sincerely,

Leigh Ann Fitch

Ensino à distância

Caros Pais,

Estamos animadas para iniciar a nossa jornada online. Temos certeza de que, tanto nós professoras, quanto nossos alunos e os Srs Pais, continuaremos aprendendo juntos e com sucesso.

Conforme já compartilhado pela escola, nosso schedule prevê que as tarefas de Português para a semana serão postadas toda segunda-feira, às 13:00 horas, no Google Classroom. Nossos alunos já sabem seus logins e como acessar as informações na plataforma. Nossa sugestão é que as crianças façam um pouco a cada dia (de 10 a 15 minutos por dia); sendo assim, as orientações sobre o que fazer serão dadas pela professora toda segunda-feira.  

Além disso, gostaríamos de sugerir que, ao passarem na escola amanhã para retirada de material, retirem também alguns livros em Português na biblioteca (as crianças podem escolher previamente, pelo site da própria biblioteca, caso desejem).

Agradecemos, desde já, por sua parceria, fundamental em todo o processo.

Atenciosamente,

D. Lu

Ms. Kulikowsky / Ms. Takamura Distance Learning

Dear parents,

Tomorrow we will begin our distance learning program. This proves to be a unique experience for us all. Rest assured that we have been planning and preparing to ensure a quality learning experience for your child. We will be using our grade level blogs to post information about the curriculum overall as usual.  Please be sure to bookmark the blog if you haven’t already as information regarding Lower School is also posted here. This will make it easier to access.

Students will be using Google Classroom to receive all activities and assignments for their distance learning. They are aware of their login information (usernames and passwords are also pasted in student agendas). However, should you need assistance logging in, please let us know. We encourage you to ask your child about Google Classroom and have him/her show you the work he/she is doing. 

The student schedule below outlines what each day will look like. The times listed are the times that activities will be posted for each subject area. Please add movement and nutrition breaks throughout the day as needed. We encourage students to have breaks from screens, so please complete the activities when appropriate for your family.  We do however, need your child present for class live meetings which will take place on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 a.m.

In addition, if your child currently receives ELL or OLS support, you will receive a separate letter from your support services teacher that will detail their program and support schedule. Please be looking for this, as it will complement the work I am providing for your child. 

To prepare your child, please create a workspace in your home. This should be somewhere where your child is visible to you or other caregivers. Please also ensure your child has a device that has video and sound capabilities and has all recent updates. Here is the link for the Zoom meeting for Wednesday: Zoom link

We will also send a link for a Zoom call via Google Classroom. 

We will have two hours each day when we will be available online. This time is 10:30 to 12:30. Should you or your child like to connect with us, please send us an email to  priscilla.kulikowsky@graded.br and vanessa.takamura@graded.br Additionally, there will be individual check-in times for each child during the week. This schedule is posted below and in Google Classroom. 

1:30 -Individual student check-ins 1:30 Alexia 1:45 Alejandro 2:00 Antonella 2:15 Raphael 2:30 Vitor

1:30 -Individual student check-ins 1:30 Claire 1:45 Cordelia 2:00 Emilia 2:15 Federico

1:30 -Individual student check-ins 1:30 Felipe 1:45 Guilherme 2:00 Isabel 2:15 João Guilherme 2:30  Seoyul

1:30 -Individual student check-ins 1:30 Nina 1:45 Benjamin 2:00 Laura 2:15 Tarsila

1:30 -Individual student check-ins 1:30 Jeniffer 1:45 Brandon 2:00 Eduardo 2:15 Yasmin

Finally, regular attendance and completion of activities are important for your child’s success. Please ensure your child is available for all class meetings and completes activities (and submits assignments when due). Additionally, please ask your child questions about the work they are doing. Your interest in their learning is invaluable. 

We look forward to continuing to support your child through this transition.

Sincerely,

Priscilla Kulikowsky and Vanessa Takamura