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Welcome to 3rd Grade!

Hello!  My name is Sarah Dininny, and I am a 3rd grade teacher at Richland Elementary. I am so proud to be teaching at my alma mater! I graduated from Richland in 2008.  I went to Pitt-Johnstown and earned my Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education in 2012.  I earned my Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Clarion University in 2017. This will be my 14th year of my teaching career.  I absolutely love my job and my students!

 

I am SO excited to get to know your child this school year!  We will have a lot of fun in 3rd grade. I know you will be amazed at the academic, social, and personal growth you will see in your child!  I believe that children learn best in a classroom community that is nurturing, warm, and inviting, and I always want my students to feel safe and happy in their educational environment.  I strive to make every child feel special and supported.  I know we will have a wonderful year! :)

 

Please feel free to e-mail me with any questions or concerns.  Thank you!  #RamPride 

 

-Mrs. Dininny

 

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Week of 9/8 - 9/11

ELA:
This week in ELA, we will review commonly misspelled words.  We will also continue working on our "tee-riffic summer" writing project through drafting, revising, and editing.  We will complete literacy centers to practice reading fluency, answering questions, and focus on reading comprehension skills.  Next week, we will begin using our Wonders reading series and start our routine for new content with Spelling, Grammar, Writing, and Reading.  More info will be sent home next week.  This is when we will get into a more consistent homework schedule.
 
Math:
Tuesday: Fact Quiz #1 tomorrow
Wednesday: Rounding wkst.
Thursday: HL 1-5, Fact Quiz #2 tomorrow
Friday: No homework 

Week of 8/31 - 9/4

Here is this week's homework! 
 
ELA:
Monday: No homework
Tuesday: Bonus Spelling Quiz Friday
Wednesday: Read or write for enjoyment!
Thursday: Bonus Spelling Quiz tomorrow
Friday: No homework
 
Math:
Monday: No homework
Tuesday: See letters about timed addition quizzes and Clever login information
Wednesday: Number Grid wkst.
Thursday: wkst. SL 11
Friday: No homework
 

Week of 8/26 - 8/28

Hello and Welcome to 3rd Grade!! :) Thank you for helping this week get off to a smooth start!  Each week, I will post assignments and important info.  This information will also be written in students' agendas.  Please email me with any questions!  Thank you!
 
ELA:
This week, we will read many different books focusing on friendship, empathy, and compassion.  We will write and work on different activities that help tell about ourselves and get to know our friends.
 
Math:
This week, we will complete fun "All About Me" Math activities to help us review and strengthen skills from 2nd grade.  We will also enjoy playing Math games such as Kahoot, Blooket, Reflex Math, and Knockout.
 
Specials:
Wednesday, 8/26: Gym
Thursday, 8/27: Library
Friday, 8/28: Gym

Week of 5/18 - 5/22

ELA:
Monday: Biography Project due today!
Tuesday: Reread "Martina" & Test tomorrow
Wednesday: Last Cold Read test
Thursday: No homework - Field Trip to Ft. Ligonier
Friday: No homework
 
Math:
Monday: Math Review - NO HW
Tuesday: Math Review - NO HW
Wednesday: Math Review - NO HW
Thursday: Field Trip to Ft. Ligonier - NO HW
Friday: Math Review - NO HW

Week of 5/4 - 5/8

ELA:
Monday: Spelling Packet due Friday, Test Friday, Continue working on Bio. Project
Tuesday: Continue working on Biography Project
Wednesday: Continue working on Biography Project
Thursday: Continue working on Biography Project, Spelling test tomorrow/packet due tomorrow
Friday: Continue working on Biography Project
 
Math:
Monday: HL 8-2
Tuesday: HL 8-3
Wednesday: wkst.
Thursday: wkst. - Final Timed Fact Quiz tomorrow!
Friday: No homework

Week of 4/13-4/17

ELA:
Monday: Read Biography project book/begin note sheet
Tuesday: Read Biography project book/begin note sheet
Wednesday: Read Biography project book/begin note sheet
Thursday: Read Biography project book/begin note sheet
Friday: No homework
*Get lots of rest over the weekend, and eat a great breakfast on Monday morning!  ELA PSSA Testing will take place Monday, 4/20-Wednesday 4/23.
 
Math:
Monday: HL 7-10
Tuesday: HL 7-11
Wednesday: 2 sided worksheet
Thursday: Money wkst.
Friday: No homework
*Please note that we are finished with our multiplication fact bags/getting the green sheet signed each night.  But, PLEASE continue to practice as frequently as possible.  See note about upcoming timed tests! :)
**MATH PSSA Testing will take place Monday 4/27 & Tuesday 4/28.

Week of 4/7 - 4/10

ELA:
Monday: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday: Start reading book for Biography Project
Wednesday: Start reading book for Biography Project
Thursday: Start reading book for Biography Project
Friday: Start reading book for Biography Project
 
Math:
Monday: NO SCHOOL 
Tuesday: HL 7-7, Practice facts
Wednesday: SL 111, Practice facts
Thursday: SL 113, Practice facts, 12s Quiz tomorrow
Friday: Practice facts

Week of March 30th - April 2nd

ELA:
Monday: Read for enjoyment
Tuesday: Read "Earth" in Wonders book. Test tomorrow
Wednesday: Grammar Quiz tomorrow
Thursday: Enjoy your break! :)
Friday: NO SCHOOL
 
Math:
Monday: HL 7-4, Practice facts, 10s Quiz tomorrow
Tuesday: SL 107
Wednesday: HL 7-6
Thursday: Practice facts
Friday: NO SCHOOL

Week of 3/23 - 3/27

ELA:
Monday: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday: Spelling Packet due Friday, Test Friday
Wednesday: Read for enjoyment!
Thursday: Read "Earth & Its Neighbors"/Get Bookmark signed,Test tomorrow
Friday: Spelling Test, "Earth" Test
 
Math:
Monday: NO SCHOOL (Practice facts as scheduled)
Tuesday: Cumulative Review Day 1, Practice facts
Wednesday: Cumulative Review Day 2 - Test tomorrow, Practice facts
Thursday: Unit 6 Cumulative Test, Practice facts
Friday: Practice facts

Week of 3/9 - 3/13

ELA:
Monday: Grammar/Phonics Quizzes tomorrow
Tuesday: Cold Read test tomorrow
Wednesday: Read for enjoyment
Thursday: "The Inventor"/"Ornithopter" Selection Test
Friday: Read for enjoyment
 
Math:
Monday: Practice facts, 4s Quiz tomorrow
Tuesday: Practice facts
Wednesday: SL 101, Practice facts
Thursday: Volume wkst., Practice facts, 5s Quiz tomorrow
Friday: Practice facts

Week of 3/3-3/6

ELA:
Monday: Vocab Quiz tomorrow
Tuesday: Read for 15 minutes
Wednesday: Cold Read test tomorrow
Thursday: Grammar/Story test tomorrow
Friday: Read for enjoyment!
 
Math:
Monday: SL 94, Practice facts, 2s Test tomorrow
Tuesday: HL 6-8, Practice facts
Wednesday: HL 6-9, Practice facts
Thursday: SL 100, Practice facts, 3s Test tomorrow
Friday: Practice facts

Week of 2/23-2/27

ELA:
Monday: Spelling Packet due Friday, Test Friday
Tuesday: Read for 15 minutes
Wednesday: Read for 15 minutes
Thursday: Spelling packet due tomorrow, Test tomorrow
Friday: No homework 
 
Math:
Monday: Unit 5 Test tomorrow - Look over review packet, Practice facts
Tuesday: Practice facts
Wednesday: SL 88, Practice facts
Thursday: Practice facts
Friday: Practice facts

Week of 2/17-2/20

ELA:
Tuesday: Read for 15 minutes
Wednesday: Read for 15 minutes
Thursday: Cold Read/Grammar Quizzes tomorrow
Friday: No homework
 
Math:
Tuesday: Bar Graph wkst., Practice facts
Wednesday: SL 82, Practice facts
Thursday: HL 5-10, Practice facts
Friday: Practice facts

Week of 2/9 - 2/13

ELA:
Monday: Spelling packet due Friday, Test Friday
Tuesday: Grammar Quiz tomorrow
Wednesday: Read "The Castle On Hester Street" & Get bookmark signed
Thursday: Vocab Quiz tomorrow, Spelling test tomorrow, Spelling packet due tomorrow
Friday: No homework
 
Math:
Monday: Practice facts
Tuesday: Practice facts, HL 5-3
Wednesday: Practice facts
Thursday: Practice facts, Wkst. 5-4
Friday: Practice facts
 

Week of 2/2 - 2/6

ELA:
Monday: Spelling Packet Due Friday, Test Friday
Tuesday: Read for 15 minutes
Wednesday: Read for 15 minutes
Thursday: Spelling Packet due tomorrow, Test tomorrow
Friday: No homework
 
Math:
Monday: Look over Cumulative Review packet, Test tomorrow, Practice facts
Tuesday: Practice facts
Wednesday: HL 5-1 wkst., Practice facts
Thursday: SL 75 wkst., Practice facts
Friday: Practice facts