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Stop & Shop A+ Rewards Program
The good news is cardholders do not need to restart your card. If it was registered to Richmond Elementary last year, then it's automatically registered this year. Check your receipt after October 9th, you should see "A+ BONUS BUCKS" near the bottom of your receipt. If you do not see it, your card is not registered to donate points.
If you got a new card over the summer or know someone who would like donate their school points to Richmond Elementary their card can be registered online at: stopandshop.com/aplus
Richmond's school code is: 07325
Math Fact Fluency Homework:
By the end of third grade, it is expected that the students have a fluent recall of the basic facts in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. This gives them the foundation to proceed to higher-level mathematical computation and problem solving. Without fluency and the ability to recall facts from memory, your child’s focus during problem solving will be on basic skills rather than the task at hand, thus drawing attention away from the learning objectives of the task.
Recommended websites to practice:
abcya.com- Free educational computer games
www.ixl.com- Computer based practice for hundreds of math topics. Practice 20 problems each day for free to keep your skills sharp.
www.math-aids.com- Create your own math worksheets to practice basic skills with a click of the button. Great for practicing math fluency of basic facts.
www.learnzillion.com- Website containing videos explaining the math strategies and concepts behind the common core standards.
www.dreambox,com- A comprehensive online math program that offers deep conceptual understanding and strategies to ensure success with the new common core standards. Free home trials available on the parent overview section of the site.
https://www.zearn.org/
https://quizlet.com
Word Study Practice:
During reading, the students in third grade work on their phonics and word patterns for 30 minutes each day. During this time, the students are separated into different third grade classrooms to work on specific word patterns. These word patterns are groups of words that have a common features or patterns. These patterns have some of the same combinations of letters in them and a similar sound.
Some activities that you can do at home to reinforce their learning are:
Computer Games: Search the pattern on the Internet and your child can practice with many activities and games provided. Some great sites are: abcya.com, readingdoctor.com, readingbear.org, abcfastphonics.com, kidsphonics.com, http://www.education.com/games/phonological-awareness
Sort By Sound: Using some or all of the words provided, sort them into categories. Make a “Header” card for categories that would be helpful (according to the principle) Have your child look at the word and say the word aloud then place the word in the correct category sort. Check their sort.
Blind Sort: Start with a “Header” card (or sample word card), which names the category sort. Say the words out loud to your child but don’t let them see the word. Your child should point to where the word would go. Place the word in that category for them to see and let your child move it if they were incorrect. If your child makes more than one error, then repeat the process.
Word Hunt: As your child is doing their nightly reading (books, newspapers, or magazines) have them look for words that fit into the pattern.
ABC Order: Have your child put several of the words in ABC order. Read the words out loud.
Writing Sort: As you call out the words in random order, have your child write them under the correct pattern. Check their work for misspelled words and review those words again.