January 3rd-6th

Homework:
     Math:
          -Tuesday: Homelink 5-1
          -Wednesday: Homelink 5-2
          -Thursday: Homelink 5-3
     Spelling:
Please be prepared for the test on Friday. You may follow the packet I send home or use another method to prepare. Thank you!
     Other:
Please read for at least 15 minutes every day and study math facts at least twice during the week. Thank you!

I hope you all had a nice Holiday Season! Happy New Year!

December 19th-23rd

Homework:
     Math:
          -Monday: Homelink 4-12/Prepare for test
          -Tuesday: Unit 4 Test (No Homework)
          -Wednesday: Cumulative Assessment (No Homework)
          -Thursday: No Homework
     Spelling:
Please be prepared for the test on Friday. You may follow the packet I send home or use another method to prepare. Thank you!
     Other:
Please read for at least 15 minutes every day and study math facts at least twice during the week. Thank you!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! I hope you all enjoy the time off!

December 12th-16th

Homework:
     Math:
          -Monday: Homelink 4-8
          -Tuesday: Homelink 4-9
          -Wednesday: Homelink 4-10
          -Thursday: Homelink 4-11
     Spelling:
Please be prepared for the test on Friday. You may follow the packet I send home or use another method to prepare. Thank you!
     Other:
Please read for at least 15 minutes every day and study math facts at least twice during the week. Thank you!

December 5th-9th

Homework:
     Math:
          -Monday: Homelink 4-5
          -Tuesday: No homework (students will be taking STAR math)
          -Wednesday: Homelink 4-6
          -Thursday: Homelink 4-7
     Spelling:
Please be prepared for the test on Friday. You may follow the packet I send home or use another method to prepare. Thank you!
     Other:
Please read for at least 15 minutes every day and study math facts at least twice during the week. Thank you!

November 28th-December 2nd

Homework:
     Math:
          -Monday: Homelink 4-1
          -Tuesday: Homelink 4-2
          -Wednesday: Homelink 4-3
          -Thursday: Homelink 4-4
     Spelling:
Please make sure your child is prepared for the test on Friday using whatever routine works best for him or her. Thank you!
     Other:
Please encourage your child to read for at least 15 minutes a day and study multiplication and division math facts at least twice during the week. Thank you!

November 21st-25th

NO HOMEWORK THIS WEEK. ENJOY THE WEEK OFF.

No school Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. I hope you all have a great Thanksgiving!

November 14th-18th

Homework:
     Math:
          -Monday: Homelink 3-11
          -Tuesday: Homelink 3-12
          -Wednesday: Homelink 3-13/Study
          -Thursday: Unit 3 Test (No Homework)
     Spelling:
           Prepare for the test on Friday. Thank you!
     Other:
Please encourage your child to read for at least 15 minutes daily and study math facts at least twice during the week. Thank you!

   

November 7th-11th

Homework:
     Math
          -Monday: Homelink 3-8
          -Tuesday: No School/Parent Conferences
          -Wednesday: Homelink 3-9
          -Thursday: Homelink 3-10
     Spelling:
Please make sure you child is prepared for the test on Thursday.
     Other:
Please have your child read for at least 15 minutes daily and study math facts at least twice. Thank you!

Other Notes:
-No school Tuesday for Parent/Teacher conferences. Please remember that we will have to stick carefully to the 20 minute period that you signed up for so that we can stay on track for all of the conferences on that day. Thank you for your cooperation.
-No school Friday for Veterans' Day. Thank you to all of the men and women who have served and are serving to give us our freedom. I truly appreciate your sacrifice.

October 31st-November 4th

Homework:
     Math:
          -Monday: Homelink 3-4
          -Tuesday: Homelink 3-5
          -Wednesday: Homelink 3-6
          -Thursday: Homelink 3-7
     Spelling:
Please follow any routine that helps your child prepare for the test on Friday. Thank you!
     Other:
Please encourage your child to read for at least 15 minutes every day and study math facts at least twice. Thank you!

Reminder:
-Report cards are issued Friday.
-Parent Teacher Conferences happen next week on Tuesday, November 8th.

October 24th-28th

Homework:
     Math:
          -Monday: IXL
          -Tuesday: Homelink 3-2
          -Wednesday: Homelink 3-3
          -Thursday: Homelink 3-4
     Spelling:
          Your child can complete the packet or practice the spelling words in another way.
     Other:
Please encourage your child to read for at least 15 minutes everyday and practice math facts at least twice during the week. Thank you!

Important News:
-Our field trip is Thursday at 9 am. We will be going to Exeter High School to see James and the Giant Peach.
-Our class party is Friday at 2 pm.

October 17th-21st

Homework:
     Math:
          -Monday: Homelink 2-12/Study for Test
          -Tuesday: Unit 2 Test (No Homework)
          -Wednesday: Unit 2 Cumulative Assessment (No Homework)
          -Thursday: Homelink 3-1
     Spelling:
Please either follow the weekly routine or another routine that helps your child learn the spelling words for Friday's test. Thank you!
     Other:
Please encourage your child to read for at least 15 minutes a day and practice math facts at least twice during the week. Thank you!

October 11th-14th

No School Monday.

Homework:
     Math:
          -Tuesday: Homelink 2-9
          -Wednesday: Homelink 2-10
          -Thursday: Homelink 2-11
     Spelling:
          Please follow your weekly routine. Thank you.
     Other:
Please encourage your child to read for at least 15 minutes a day and practice math facts twice during the week. Thank you!

October 3rd-7th

Homework:
     Math:
          -Monday: Homelink 2-5
          -Tuesday: Homelink 2-6
          -Wednesday: Homelink 2-7
          -Thursday: Homelink 2-8
     Spelling:
          You may use the packet to guide your child's spelling work, or you may use another method that you find more effective for your child.
     Other:
Please have your child read for at least 15 minutes every night and study math facts at least twice during the week. Thank you!

Important Notes:
-Wednesday is an early release

September 26th-30th

Homework:
     Math:
          Monday: Homelink 2-1
          Tuesday: Homelink 2-2
          Wednesday: Homelink 2-3
          Thursday: Homelink 2-4
     Spelling:
Please make sure your child is practicing the words throughout the week. If you do not wish to use the packet, but instead have a method that works better for you child feel free to use that method.
     Other:
Please have your child read for 15 minutes every day. It is also helpful if they practice math facts a couple of times during the week. Addition and subtraction facts should be review, and we have started some work on multiplication and division facts.

September 19th-23rd

Homework:
     Math:
          -Monday: Homelink 1-11
          -Tuesday: Homelink 1-12
          -Wednesday: Practice test will be sent home (Do as much or as little as you feel necessary. I won't be checking them. This is just to help your child prepare for the test on Thursday.)
          -Thursday: We will not have home because they will be taking the Unit-1 test.
     Spelling:
          I will send home the spelling packet. If your child would benefit from practicing the words a different way, that is good for me. They goal is for the children to master the list. Do what is best for your child.
     Other:
Please have your child read for 15 minutes each day and study math facts at some point during the week.
Homework Note:
I do not want the homework to take too long or to be a struggle for anyone. Our goal is about 30 minutes a night. If your child is having a hard time or coming to tears please feel free to not finish the work. Homework is not graded. I give it to reenforce what we are doing in class and as another piece to see what areas the children are still struggling with, not to give frustration to you or your children.

September 12th-16th

Homework:
     Math:
          -Monday: Homelink 1-7
          -Tuesday: Homelink 1-8
          -Wednesday: Homelink 1-9
          -Thursday: Homelink 1-10

     Spelling:
We are starting the spelling program this week. A worksheet packet will be sent home that is labeled with a day of the week. Monday's worksheet is the homework for Monday, Tuesday's is for Tuesday, and Wednesday's is for Wednesday. The homework on the Thursday is to study for the test on Friday.

     Reading:
Please have your child read for at least 15 minutes each day. Thank you!

Other:
Thursday (9/15) is Open House. I look forward to seeing you there.

Days of Each Special

Monday: P.E.
Tuesday: Library
Wednesday: Art
Thursday: P.E.
Friday: Music

September 5th-9th

Homework:
     Math:
          -Monday: No School
          -Tuesday: Homelink 1-4
          -Wednesday: Homelink 1-5
          -Thursday: Homelink 1-6
       
     Spelling:
          We are starting a new spelling program this year. If it is ready to launch this week I will go over the homework routine with the students.

Important Information:
-Monday: No school. Enjoy the day off!
-We will be taking the STAR Math and STAR Reading assessments Wednesday and Friday. This is one factor that will help me gain a better understanding of where your children stand by showing me some of their strengths and some areas that they might need more help. This will help me better reach each student in his or her area of need.

August 29th-September 2nd

Welcome to Lincoln Street School and to 3rd grade! I am very excited to start our year together. I hope you all had a fun, productive and relaxing summer. 

In this weekly blog you will find the homework listed for the week as well as other important information. The homework is subject to change after I have posted it to the blog. Occasionally our day might not go according to plan so I might have to modify the homework accordingly. One thing that will stay the same is reading. Part of the homework in 3rd grade it to read 15 minutes a day. That will stay the same throughout the school year. Spelling and math are the other subjects that your child will receive homework in. Once in a while we might have a project that requires some work at home as well.

Again, I am very excited to start the year. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. It would also be great if you would share any information that might be helpful when working with your child, as I like to create a safe and comfortable environment for the children to flourish. 

Thank you for your support throughout the upcoming school  year!

Abram Keller

June 13th-17th

Homework:
Because this week is the last week of school we will not have any homework. 

Summer Recommendations:
1. Please encourage your child to keep up their reading over the summer. It would be helpful is they are asked deep questions about their reading as well to help them find important details and make inferences.
2. Please have your child practice math facts. It would also be great if they have opportunities to work through some multistep word problems.
3. Keeping a journal or diary about the exciting events that they experience over the summer will help them maintain their writing skills as well. Expanding their sentences and using rich language is great is very important.

We have a packed week full of fun! Here is a list of important times to remember:
1. Tuesday morning is field day! Please wear a black shirt.
2. Wednesday is our performance of "Spaced Out!" Please join us in the cafeteria at 9am.
3. Thursday is our final party. Feel free to drop in and hang out with our class at 9am.

Thank you all for your support! This has been a great year!

June 6th-10th

Homework:
     Math:
          -Monday: Study for Unit 9 Test
          -Tuesday-Thursday: the children will be taking the unit 9 and End of the Year assessments so there will be no math homework.

     Spelling:
          Please follow the weekly routine. Thank you!

     Other:
Please encourage your child to read for at least 15 minutes everyday and study math facts at least twice during the week. Thank you!

Please feel free to join us for out class party NEXT WEEK on Thursday, June 16th at 9am!

May 30th-June 3rd

Monday: Memorial Day/No School!

Tuesday: LEGOLAND!!!!!!!
     -Bus departs at 8:45 sharp
     -Students MUST wear shoes AND socks
     -The lunches will be sitting on the bus so please do not pack anything that will spoil

Homework:
     Math:
          -Tuesday: Field trip (no homework)
          -Wednesday: Homelink 9-6
          -Thursday: Homelink 9-7
     Spelling:
          Due to the shortened week we will not be having a spelling list.
     Other:
Please encourage your child to read for at least 15 minutes everyday and practice math facts at least twice. Thank you!

Important Dates:
-Friday is our Wax Museum. Please join us from 1:00-1:45 as the students bring famous Black Americans to life!

May 23rd-27th

Homework:
     Math:
          -Monday: Homelink 9-2
          -Tuesday: Homelink 9-3
          -Wednesday: Homelink 9-4
          -Thursday: Homelink 9-5
     Spelling:
          Please follow the weekly routine. Thank you!
     Other: 
Please encourage your child to read for at least 15 minutes everyday and study math facts at least twice during the week. Than you!

Reminder: Our field trip to Legoland is the day we come back from Memorial Day Weekend (Tuesday, May 31).

May 16th-20th

Homework:
     Math:
          -Monday: Homelink 8-8 and study for the Unit 8 test
          -Tuesday: Unit 8 Test (no homework)
          -Wednesday: Cumulative Exam (no homework)
          -Thursday: Homelink 9-1
     Spelling:
          Please follow the weekly routine. Thank you!
     Other:
Please encourage your child to read for at least 15 minutes a day and study math facts at least twice during the week. Thank you!

Other Notices:
-Tuesday is an author visit.
-Wednesday is an early release.
-Saturday is Get Fit in May!

May 9th-13th

Homework:
     Math:
          -Monday: Homelink 8-4
          -Tuesday: Homelink 8-5
          -Wednesday: Homelink 8-6
          -Thursday: Homelink 8-7

     Spelling:
          Please follow the weekly routine. Thank you!

     Other:
Please encourage your child to read for at least 15 minutes everyday and practice math facts at least twice during the week. Thank you!

Don't forget about Get Fit in May! (May 21st)

Our class is doing a wonderful job of running laps! They are working very hard to get fit and stay healthy.

May 2nd-6th

Welcome back! I hope you all had a nice week away!

Homework:
     Math:
          -Monday: Homelink 8-1
          -Tuesday: Homelink 8-2
          -Wednesday: Homelink 8-3
          -Thursday: Homelink 8-4
     Spelling:
          Please follow the weekly routine. Thank you!
     Other:
Please have your child read for at least 15 minutes ever day and practice math facts at least twice during the week. Thank you!

April 18th-22nd

Homework:
     Math:
          -Monday: Homelink 7-10
          -Tuesday: Homelink 7-11
          -Wednesday: Homelink 7-12 and study
          -Thursday: Unit 7 Test (Practice Math Facts)

     Spelling:
          Please have your child follow the weekly routine. Thank you!

     Other:
Please have your child read for at least 15 minutes everyday and practice math facts at least twice during the week. Thank you!

Reminder:
-Wednesday is an early release and the last day of parent conferences.
-Simple machine projects are due the Wednesday after vacation.

April 11th-15th

Homework:
     Math:
          -Monday: Homelink 7-7
          -Tuesday: IXL
          -Wednesday: Homelink 7-8
          -Thursday: Homelink 7-9
     Spelling:
          Please follow the weekly routine. Thank you!
     Other:
Please encourage your child to read for at least 15 minutes everyday and practice math facts at least twice during the week. Thank you!

Important Information:
-Conferences start on Wednesday

April 4th-8th

Homework:
     Math:
          Monday: Homelink 7-3
          Tuesday: Homelink 7-4
          Wednesday: Homelink 7-5
          Thursday: Homelink 7-6
     Spelling:
          Please follow the weekly routine. Thank you!
     Other:
Please have your child read for at least 15 minutes every day and practice math facts at least twice during the week. Thank you!

Important Information:
If you have not yet signed up for a conference on the 13th or 20th, please feel free to do so!

March 28th-April 1st

Homework:
     
     Math:
          Monday: IXL (if you are unable to access IXL practicing math facts is a great option)
          Tuesday: Practice Math Facts
          Wednesday: Homelink 7-1
          Thursday: Homelink 7-2

     Spelling:
          Please follow the weekly routine.

     Other:
Please encourage your child to read for 15 minutes everyday and practice math facts at least twice during the week. Thank you!

Important Information:
-Our class earned a pajama day/movie which will happen Friday.
-Grades close Friday.

March 21st-25th

Homework:
There will not be any homework again this week due to testing. 

March 14th-18th

Homework:
     Math: 
          Monday: Homelink 6-9

Due to the fact that Smarter Balanced testing starts on Tuesday, there will be no homework for the rest of the week. This will hopefully help alleviate some of the stress and pressure the students might be feeling during the testing weeks.

Reminder: There is no school Friday March 18th.

March 7th-11th

Homework:
   
     Math:
          -Monday: Homelink 6-5
          -Tuesday: Homelink 6-6
          -Wednesday: Homelink 6-7
          -Thursday: Homelink 6-8

     Spelling:
          Please follow the weekly routine. Thank you!

     Other:
Please have your child read for at least 15 minutes every day and practice math facts at least twice during the week. Thank you!
   

February 29th-March 4th

Homework:
     Math:
          -Monday: Homelink 6-1
          -Tuesday: Homelink 6-2
          -Wednesday: Homelink 6-3
          -Thursday: Homelink 6-4
   
     Spelling:
          Please follow the weekly routine. Thank you!

     Other:
Please have your child read for at least 15 minutes every day and study math facts at least twice during the week. Thank you!

February 15th-19th

Homework:
     Math:
          -Monday: Homelink 5-8
          -Tuesday: Homelink 5-9
          -Wednesday: Homelink 5-10
          -Thursday: Homelink 5-11

     Spelling:
          Please have your child follow the weekly routine. Thank you!

     Other:
Please also have your child read for at least 15 minutes everyday and study math facts at least twice during the week. Thank you!

Enjoy February Vacation!

February 8th-12th

Homework:
     Math:
          -Monday: Homelink 5-7
          -Tuesday: Homelink 5-8
          -Wednesday: Practice Math Facts (We will be starting the Mid-Year Assessment)
          -Thursday: IXL (We will be finishing the Mid-Year Assessment)

     Spelling:
          Please have your child follow the weekly routine. Thank you!

     Other:
Please have your child read for 15 minutes every day and practice math facts during the week. Thank you!

Important Dates:
     -Wednesday, February 10th: our class will be immigrating through Ellis Island!

February 1st-5th

Homework:
     Math:
          -Monday: Homelink 5-3
          -Tuesday: Homelink 5-4
          -Wednesday: Homelink 5-5
          -Thursday: Homelink 5-6

     Spelling:
           Please follow the weekly routine. Thank you.

     Other:
Please have your child read for at least 15 minutes every day and practice math facts at least twice a week.

January 25th-29th

Homework:
     
     Math:
          -Monday: Worksheet
          -Tuesday: Homelink 5-1
          -Wednesday: Homelink 5-2
          -Thursday: Homelink 5-3

     Spelling:
          Please follow the weekly routine. Thank you!

     Other:
Please have your child read for at least 15 minutes a day and practice math facts at least twice during the week. Thank you!

January 18th-22nd

No school Monday! Enjoy the day off.

Homework:
     Math:
          -Tuesday: Practice on IXL
          -Wednesday: Homelink 4-12
          -Thursday: Homelink 4-11

     Spelling:
          Follow the weekly routine. We will do Monday's work in class today.

     Other:
Please have your child read for at least 15 minutes every day and practice math facts at least twice during the week. Thank you!

January 11th-15th

Homework:
     Math:
          -Monday: Homelink 4-7
          -Tuesday: Homelink 4-8
          -Wednesday: Homelink 4-9
          -Thursday: Homelink 4-10
     Spelling:
          Please follow the weekly routine.
     Other:
Please have your child practice math facts at least twice during the week and read for at least 15 minutes every day. Thank you!

January 4th-8th

Welcome back! I hope you all had a wonderful break. I am looking forward to starting the new year with your children, and getting back to work with them.  -Abram

Homework:
     Math:
          -Monday: Homelink 4-3
          -Tuesday: Homelink 4-4
          -Wednesday: Homelink 4-5
          -Thursday: Homelink 4-6
     Spelling:
          Please follow the weekly routine.
     Other:
Please encourage your child to read for 15 minutes everyday and please practice math facts at least 2 times during the week. Thank you!