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Hello! My name is Mrs. Ackerman and I am very excited to teach third grade for my sixth year at Cottonwood Canyon! I have three boys that are 18, 16, and 7 years old. They are my pride and joy! I also have 4 cats, 2 rats, a lizard, and a fish. Yes, the Ackerman household is a zoo, but it's fun! I have to say that being a parent and a teacher, I get the best of both worlds! I also understand the commitment and responsibility of the parent/teacher relationship and how important it is to the success of the child. However, I do believe the child plays a big role in their own success and this starts with their own personal efforts. I also believe in the importance of communication and suggestions and I like to keep the lines open so that a healthy relationship exists between the parents, teacher, and child. I also understand that family comes first, therefore I am flexible when need be.

My quest in life has shown me that the big picture is all about balance and I strive to have this in all areas of my life! This is also my philosophy in the classroom. I will ask that the students pursue this balance as well, in learning independence and problem solving skills, in hopes of building self esteem and confidence in trying new things and putting their best into everything they do. This year, the kids will no longer be learning to read but are reading to learn. This means that they will be combining all of their reading skills that they have learned over the past 3 years, and they will be applying it in a means that will take them to higher levels of comprehension and thinking. However, if kids are behind (or not), the past skills will be reinforced for support.

All in all, it is going to be a very exciting year with lots of laughs and learning! I am looking forward to getting the opportunity to be a part of your child's growth and I appreciate the gift of helping shape your child's life! With that, I believe in the whole child perspective, where it's not just about academics but it's about shaping kind, compassionate, considerate, open minded, higher level thinking little human beings that will be contributing and leading our world in future years and they too will have an affect on others.

My final thoughts are from this Chinese proverb:

You may give a man a fish and you feed him for a day
You may teach a man to fish and you will feed him for a lifetime

Now you can download and practice 3rd grade Multiplication fact pages from the "cool class" .

Now you can download Multiplication Flash Cards from the "cool class" complements of Flash Card Math.

Ackerman's Class Schedule

8:50 - 10:05 - Morning activities - DOL / DOM , Literature Reading, PE - Tues. & Thurs., Computers - Wed., Readers Theater
10:05-10:18 - am recess
10:18 - 12:00 - Language Arts - Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Spelling (Friday - Tests on Vocabulary and Reading
comprehension and spelling, every other Friday) - Literature Circles, EL time, Music - Thurs. 11:30-12:00 )
12:00 - 12:35 - Lunch
12:35 - 1:35 - Math (Switch with all third grade classes)
1:35-1:50 - pm recess
1:50 - 2:25 - Science/ Social Studies, Library - Tues. - 2:00-2:25
2:25 - 2:35 - Clean up/agendas

Suggested Supplies for Mrs. Ackerman's Class

1. Back Pack- which is clearly labeled with your child's name and room number. Please use a black sharpie marker, they work best. Students will need to bring their backpacks everyday.

2. Lunch Box-If your child will be bringing lunch please have them bring a lunch box. Please make sure all lunch boxes are labeled with your child's name and room number.

*The following supplies will be community supplies for the whole classroom. Please do not write names on them. My goal is for everyone to be prepared. I will pass out supplies as they are needed.

Boys-bring 1 box of Kleenex, and 1 box of Quart Size Zip-lock Bags, and 1 container of Clorox Wipes.
Girls- bring 1 box of Baby Wipes, and 1 box of Gallon Size Zip-lock Bags, and 1 bottle of Hand Sanitizer with pump.

EVERYONE:
Pencils (1 dozen #2 standard pencils)
1 bottle of Elmer's Washable Glue (Please no gel or no run glue)
2 Elmer's Jumbo Glue Sticks
1 Pkg of Crayola Markers Assorted Colors (Regular Size, no skinny ones please)
1 Pkg of Crayola Colored Pencils
1 box of Crayons 16 or 24 count
1 Pkg of Highlighters
1 Pkg of Expo Dry Erase Markers
1 set of Crayola water color paints
2 Pkgs of loose leaf notebook paper 200 sheets, wide ruled not college.
1 pair of scissors
1 package of white copy paper

Donations for Mrs. Ackerman's class

I gladly welcome donations for our classroom. Here are a few of extra things I can always use.

Copy paper - white and colored (need ongoing throughout the year)
Lined paper - wide ruled
Construction paper - all colors and sizes
Craft materials - glitter glue, pipe cleaners, etc..
Dry Erase Markers and erasers
Pencils - ongoing throughout year
Office supplies (paper clips, binder clips, staples, tape, post its, etc&..

New or Used Items

books or gift cards for book stores
music - cd's or tape's
small couch or chair
holiday decorations

**Any items are welcome that would help make our students feel at home.

Mrs. Ackerman's Class - "Year at a Glance" 2008-2009

Reading:
    Comprehension Packets
    Nightly Reading 15-20 Minutes
    Reader's Theatre
    Accelerated Reader
    Trimester Chapter Book Reports
Spelling:
    Spelling Words
    Friday Spelling Tests
    Class Spelling Activities
Language:
    Daily Oral Language (D.O.L.)
    Direct Writing Instruction- Stories, Reports, and Poems
    Journal Writing
    Writing Prompts
Math:
    Daily Oral Math (daily)
    Math Games
    Math Journals
    Math Blaster (multiplication/division game)
    Leveled Math Groups
Handwriting:
    Cursive
Science:
    Science Text (Living Things, Solar System,
    Matter/Energy/Light)
    Animal Project
    Solar System Project
    Hands on Activities (Experiments)
    Science Contracts
Social Studies:
    Social Studies Text (Native Americans, People Who Changed History, Government,
    Symbols of Freedom, Geography, Pioneers/Explorers, Economics, Communities)
Computers: Computer Lab, Power Point
Music: Music is taught once a week by a credentialed music teacher
Art: Meet the Masters, Various Projects

Weekly Homework Packet

If your child has missing assignments or missing homework, they will be expected to finish it and turn it back into the teacher. The status of the homework chart will not be changed, so that we can look for improvement.

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3rd Grade Multiplication Facts

This chart is designed to allow you to watch yours child's progress in learning multiplication. This is a third grade standard that your child is required to know buy the end of the third grade. Your child will practice every night until they have completed the chart below. They will be given nightly homework to help them practice their facts.
A through P Column Legend
0 = x 0 (review standard from 2nd grade)	8 = x 8
1 = x 1 (review standard from 2nd grade)	9 = x 9
2 = x 2 (review standard from 2nd grade)	10 = x 10(review standard from 2nd grade)
3 = x 3	11 = X 11
4 = x 4	12 = x 12
5 = x 5 (review standard from 2nd grade)	13 = 100 Facts Test #1
6 = x 6	14 = 100 Facts Test #2
7 = x 7	15 = 100 Facts Test #3

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3rd Grade Math Review

This chart is designed to allow you to watch yours child's progress in reviewing addition and subtraction along with learning multiplication and division.
A through H Column Legend
A = 25 Addition problems in 2 minutes (review from 2nd grade)
B = 100 Addition problems in 5 minutes (review from 2nd grade)
C = 25 Subtraction problems in 2 minutes (review from 2nd grade)
D = 100 Subtraction problems in 5 minutes (review from 2nd grade)
E = 25 Multiplication problems in 2 minutes
F = 100 Multiplication problems in 5 minutes
G = 25 Division problems in 2 minutes
H = 100 Division problems in 5 minutes

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Fry's Sight Words - Lists 40 Thru 70

Each column represents a list of 10 sight words. Students learn to read each list (in order) and then to spell the words on the lists. There are 1000 Fry's sight words total. Students entering 3rd grade should already know the first 400 words. Students should learn to read at least 700 words by the end of 3rd grade to be on task. Download all the Fry's Sight Words and practice with your child at home.

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Fry's Sight Words - Lists 20 Thru 40

Each column represents a list of 10 sight words. Students learn to read each list (in order) and then to spell the words on the lists. There are 1000 Fry's sight words total. Students entering 2nd grade should already know the first 200 words. Students should learn to read at least 400 words by the end of 2nd grade to be on task. Download all the Fry's Sight Words and practice with your child at home.

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Fry's Sight Words - Lists 1 thru 20

Each column represents a list of 10 sight words. Students learn to read each list (in order) and then to spell the words on the lists. There are 1000 Fry's sight words total. Students entering 1rd grade should already know the first 50 words but they will review them. Students should learn to read at least 200 words by the end of 1st grade to be on task. Download all the Fry's Sight Words and practice with your child at home.

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Fry's Sight Words - Lists 70 Thru 100

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