This is my eighth year teaching at St. Ann School, however, I have taught and tutored students ages 2-8th grade for twelve years. This is my fourth year teaching third grade at SAS. Prior to teaching third grade, I taught 5th-grade social studies, math, and ILA at SAS. I also taught 6th grade ILA & math at SAS. In addition, I taught 2nd, 1st, and Kindergarten. I have a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Marketing from Villanova University, a Master of Arts in Teaching with a concentration in Elementary Education from the University of Southern California, and a Master of Education in Teaching English as a Second Language from The College of New Jersey. In my free time, I enjoy reading, exploring historical sites, going to the beach, exercising, hiking, and spending time with family. My husband and I have one son and one small dog. 

Homework

Students are expected to write their homework in their homework book which is kept in their accordion folder. Parents should check the homework book every night to make sure all homework is complete. Students will place any homework papers and worksheets in their accordion folder which is labeled by subject.  Homework is to be done on the night it is assigned. Unless there is a project, long-term assignment, incomplete work, or studying for a test you can expect to have the weekend off from homework to enjoy time with family. Nightly homework usually consists of spelling, math, and vocabulary. Occasionally students will have social studies, science, and religion homework. 
Spelling & Vocabulary
Spelling words will be written in the language arts (ILA) notebook. Spelling homework will consist of monthly tic-tac-toe activities and sentences. On Monday students are expected to complete one activity from the tic-tac-toe board in their notebook, Tuesday and Wednesday students are expected to use one spelling word in five sentences each night.  If pictures are taken please staple, tape, or glue them to the page and write the date. For each activity, the date should be written at the top. The page can be divided so that multiple activities are on one page. Thursday night students are expected to study their spelling and vocabulary words. The tic-tac-toe activities will change monthly and will be in their accordion folder. Vocabulary words will be written with the definitions in their notebooks. Please study these nightly with your child so they are prepared for Friday's test. It is also recommended that your child read nightly so they can strengthen their reading comprehension. 

Math
Math will consist of a workbook page that will be sent home in the math section of their accordion folders. Review guides will be completed and reviewed before each test.

Science, Social Studies, and Religion
Religion, Social Studies, and Science homework will be given periodically. Look for study guides, homework, and other work to come home in their accordion folder. For each religion quiz and test please visit the Loyola Press website below to play review games. 

 If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at: hgrabowski@st-ann-school.org.

Educational Resources

Overall:

http://www.brainpop.com 

• Watch videos and do related activities 

• Some videos require a subscription, but others are free. 

• The kids love Moby the robot.

​https://www.gonoodle.com/for-families/

• Great way to get exercise by dancing, doing yoga, and completing indoor recess activities

• Great rainy day activities

http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/ 

• Subscription is required but this site offers wonderful video resources. 

• There is a free homework help portion. Click on students then on free homework help. 

Code.org

• Computer Science experience 

• Practice coding programs

https://www.funbrain.com/

• Lots of fun math and reading games

https://pbskids.org/

• Educational games and videos

https://www.si.eduore

• Smithsonian Museum 

Explore art, history, culture, science and nature

Language Arts:

https://www.education.com/games/

• Punctuation, sentence, and capitalization practice. 

https://www.seussville.com/

• Dr. Seuss’ website

https://www.janbrett.com/index.html

• Author, Jan Brett's website 

https://www.storylineonline.net/

• Listen to and watch famous actors read books 

https://www.starfall.com/h/

• Good site to practice phonics and reading skills 
• Can also practice math skills

​​​https://www.kidsa-z.com/main/Login

• Great site to practice reading comprehension, writing, and get vocabulary practice

• Login information required by a teacher

https://www.storypirates.com/podcast 

• Podcasts of funny stories written by kids

www.spellingcity.com/hayleylea

• Find weekly spelling words listed by the weekly Reading Street story

Math:

https://www.bigideasmath.com/BIM/login

• Math website for our math program. 

• Can complete reviews of skills learned in a fun way. 

• You need a code to access (I can provide the code again) 

https://home.xtramath.org/

• Great resource to practice math skills.
• Will give grade appropriate math to practice.
• Teacher can see student's progress.

http://www.coolmath.com 

• Students love using this website to reinforce math skills.

www.aaamath.com

• A fun way to reinforce math skills

www.khanacademy.org

• Great resource to practice math skills
• Will track progress
• Teacher can see student's progress
• Can complete unit quizzes at the end of each skill review 

Science:

http://www.sandiegozoo.org/livecams/ 

• San Diego Zoo web cameras 

http://www.africam.com/wildlife/index.php

• African animals web cameras

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/

• National Geographics Kids

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z2pfb9q

• Science videos

https://kids.scholastic.com/kids/books/the-magic-school-bus/

• ​​​Magic School Bus

http://www.scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/games/sound/index.htm#

• Sounds

https://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/

• Ecosystems

https://askabiologist.asu.edu/explore/biomes

• Ecosystems

https://climatekids.nasa.gov/

• Ecosystems

http://kids.nceas.ucsb.edu/index.html

• Ecosystems

https://www.findout.com/us/animals-and-nature/habitats-and-ecosystems/

• Ecosystems

http://www.mbgnet.net/index.html

• Ecosystems

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/index.htm

• Ecosystems

https://www.sciencefaircentral.com

• STEM powered lesson ideas for classrooms & families

https://www.brainson.org/ 

• Great podcasts for those who enjoy science

https://www.sciencebuddies.org/

• Hands-on science resources & projects
• Ask a science expert questions

https://jeopardylabs.com/play/types-of-plants-chapter-1

• Ch. 1 Types of Plants

https://jeopardylabs.com/play/chp-2-living-things-depend-on-one-another

• Ch. 2 Living Things Depend on One Another test review

https://jeopardylabs.com/play/chapter-2-animals-12

• Ch. 2 Animals test review

https://jeopardylabs.com/play/minerals-rocks-fossils-2

• Minerals, rocks, and fossils test review

https://jeopardylabs.com/play/chp-3-earth-and-solar-system#.XG3UqmWtz_Y.mailto

• Ch. 3 Earth and Solar System

Social Studies:

https://jeopardylabs.com/play/ss-chapter-2-communities-of-different-sizes

• Ch. 2 Communities of Different Sizes test review

https://jeopardylabs.com/play/chp-3-geography#.XG1U4mFTkYM.mailto

• Ch. 3 geography

https://jeopardylabs.com/play/ss-chp-7

• Ch. 7 Citizens

https://bensguide.gpo.gov/learning-adventures-14more?id=36&age=ben4_8

• Ben’s guide to the US government

https://www.earthcam.com/

• Earth Cam-watch live video from all over the world

http://www.eduweb.com/portfolio/designsatellite/

• Design a satellite

https://museum.archives.gov/

• The National Archives Experience 

https://www.timeforkids.com/g34/

• Times for Kids
• Current topics for kids 

  https://www.brainson.org/pages/foreverago 

• A great podcast for those who enjoy history

Religion:

https://www.loyolapress.com/faith-formation/christ-our-life/christ-our-life-2016/parents-and-students/grades-1-8/grades/grade-3

• Online resources that coincide with the textbook

• Play review games

• Access study guides

• View some materials we use during religion class

https://bible.usccb.org/

• Daily readings & bible passages

Specials
Monday: Music
Tuesday: Library
Wednesday: Spanish & Art
Thursday: Technology
Friday: PE (Gym)