Naaktgeboren's Class Blog

Greetings Families, We will be taking a literature quiz on Tuesday and I wanted to give the students an opportunity to get a jump start on studying. Click here to find the Google Doc. The students will have to fill their own study guide out on Monday night. Best, Michael Naaktgeboren

Dear Parents and Families, Thank you so much for attending curriculum night.   It was wonderful to see you all again.   I hope it was helpful and I encourage you to continue to reach out with any questions you have as the year progresses.   I also encourage all parents, but especially new families, to mark their calendars for September 9 th to learn more about Spalding and Singapore Math. I can not believe we are already entering the 4 th week of school.   B y the end of next week we will have been in school already for a month! Parents this week students will be taking computerized tests called Galileo.   These are benchmark tests that match the AZMerit tests and help us know which areas will need to give greater attention.   Please encourage your child to do their very best.   This is data, just like the beginning of the year tests, so remind your child that it will not impact his or her grade if he or she is stressed!   We will b...

Tardiness ( Archway Classical Academy Arete Family Handbook, p. 39 ) ACA recognizes that a student may be late on occasion due to transportation problems or a family emergency. Students who arrive on campus before 7:50 should go directly to class; students who arrive after 7:50 must report directly to the front office for a late pass. If your child is late, please provide him/her with a signed excuse or sign them in at the office on arrival. Instructional time will not be interrupted. Every minute at our academy is precious and useful time. Students and/or parents entering the classroom after 7:50 disrupt the learning environment for both the teacher and the rest of the students. Parents may not expect to go back to the classroom during instructional time unless they are scheduled to volunteer. Lunches can be left at the front desk and students may come and pick them up during their lunch break. ACA does distinguish between cases of excused tardiness (e.g., due to a doctor’s appo...

Dear Families, I am greatly looking forward to seeing you on curriculum night to take you through a typical day in the life of a 3A scholar. I am sharing some curricular material with you below so you will have it for reference. Third Grade Curriculum Map Core Knowledge Shurley English Singapore Math Spalding Cursive Spalding Phonograms Writing With Ease I look forward to seeing you on Thursday evening! Best, Michael Naaktgeboren

Greetings Families, It has been another wonderful week in 3A!   I am truly blessed to have the opportunity to teach your children this year.   I am amazed by them everyday.   It is great seeing their minds opened and their excitement for the things we are learning. I cannot wait to see the paths we take on our journey together this year. Here is an update for what is coming up in week 3 for third grade: Assessments at a Glance Monday: Math (Please use the review in your student’s workbook to study.   You might also want to review exercises 1-6 in their workbook).   Tuesday: Science (The quiz will be on the scientific method. Please see the study guide that should be in their binder tonight, Friday, August 21 st .) Wednesday: None Thursday: None Friday: None Quarter 1, Week 3 Lessons Language Arts Spalding :   We are going to continue to fill in our Spalding rule pages.   There is no assigned homework for Spalding ...

Archway Families, Clubs are now open! You may begin registering you child(ren) in clubs. Clubs are a great way to provide additional elements to our already rich curriculum. They also allow students to make new friends who share common interests. Go to ArchwayArete.org, scroll over the Extracurricular tab, and click Club List to find the clubs’ times and cost or use this link: http://www.archwayarete.org/images/2015-2016%20clubs.pdf . Best, Michael Naaktgeboren  | Third Grade Lead Teacher & Extracurricular Coordinator  Archway Classical Academy | Arete | 4525 E. Baseline Rd. | Gilbert, AZ 85234 P: (480) 222-4233 | F: (480) 222-4234 | E: mnaaktgeboren@archwayarete.org  | W:  www.archwayarete.org

Dear Parents and Guardians, This email is to inform you that the third grade team is altering its quiz schedule for the week. In order to see that our scholars go into their assessments with confidence, we are taking an extra day for them. Our literature quiz will now be on Thursday of this week and our history quiz will be on Friday; going into next week we will give our Science quiz on Tuesday. Please reach out to me with any questions or concerns. Best, Michael Naaktgeboren

Dear Archway Families, Click here to read the exciting opportunity that has brought us one step closer to expanding our playground and building an outdoor classroom! We hope you will accept this challenge. Thank you for your contributions toward making our campus a beautiful place for learning and playing. Appreciatively, The Archway Arete Team

Greetings Families, At the end of last year I had a few boxes of facial tissue and some disinfecting wipes left over. To my surprise, they are disappearing quickly as a number of students seem to have never ending running noses. Therefore, I'm asking for donations of facial tissue, disinfecting wipes, and hand sanitizer. I have provided a Walmart link to the right side of the blog, but generic brands are acceptable. I have also created an Amazon library wish list, which you can find in the same place as the items above, if you are interested in donating a book to the classroom library. Best, Michael Naaktgeboren

Greetings Families, You are cordially invited to our Curriculum Night event, taking place on Thursday, August 27th from 6:00pm - 7:55pm.  The purpose of this event is to acquaint you with the school's curriculum and individual classroom procedures across all grade levels. Teachers will give parents an opportunity to ask questions; we look forward to seeing you all at this event. 3-5 Curriculum Night: Thursday, August 27 Curriculum Night Schedule 6:00-6:25 Welcome and opening remarks by Mr. Gillingham and Ms. Pantalena A-L M-Z 6:30-7:10 Homeroom Specials in MPR 7:15-7:55 Specials in MPR Homeroom Please note that the presentation on our curriculum is intended for parents, and the school asks that students not attend this event. If you're unable to make Curriculum Night please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I will be happy to fill you in on everything covered. Best, Michael Naaktgeboren

Dear Families, The year has begun and it is full steam ahead. I have been blessed with a great group of students and look forward to a wonderful year. They are a talkative bunch with a lot of energy, and I look forward to channeling that enthusiasm into great discussions and a real love for learning. Thank you for allowing me to take part in your great efforts of developing great hearted individuals who live virtuous lives in pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty.  Quarter 1, Week 2 Lessons I wanted to remind you that the assessments we took this week were pre-tests to give us baseline data. These assessments will not be factored into the students’ grades. Assessments at a Glance Monday - none Tuesday - none Wednesday -  Little House on the Prairie Quiz - students will have a study guide Thursday - History Quiz Friday-Science Quiz We will have a math assessment next Monday, August 24th. Language Arts Poem Recitation will be on Friday S...

Dear Families of 3A, We are seeking two parents to fill the “Classroom Parent” position! This is a yearlong commitment that includes tasks such as organizing class events, working directly with the Parent Service Organization, and being a liaison between the classroom teachers and families. If you are interested, please email me directly by Friday, August 24th. Remember, this will not be your only opportunity to serve our class! Volunteer opportunities will be presented regularly throughout the school year. Many thanks, Mr. Naaktgeboren and Mrs. Geyer

Greetings Families,  Here at Archway Arete, we love to celebrate children. A part of that is celebrating a child's birthday. The student will be able to pick the job of his or her choice for the day. We will sing "Happy Birthday" to the child. However, because of allergies, parental concerns for healthy eating, and the rigorous academic schedule, I have decided to not permit treats as a way of celebrating birthdays. One method another Archway school celebrates a child's birthday is by allowing the parents to donate an approved children's literature book in his or her honor. This would also include a brief presentation in front of the class. Parents may also gift classmates with pencils or other small objects.  That being said, because of my delay in posting this, a parent has already provided cupcakes to celebrate a birthday. If you do not want your child to have one of these during lunch tomorrow, please email me as soon as possible. Going forward, no treat...

Greetings Families, The year has started and with it the homework. I know some students are already surprised by the amount of homework each night and it will only increase. As the time goes on, most students will adjust quickly and find homework an enjoyable part of their evenings. I did want to inform you on how homework would be graded, especially the Spalding assignments which will usually be every night. Assignments are worth five points each and the rubric for that grading is completion, on time, name on paper, accuracy, and neatness. If homework is not complete, the first recess is used to complete any missing assignments and it is treated as late, thus having a maximum score of a 4/5. Please encourage your students to take good notes in their planners so they don't forget their homework assignments. It is also advised that you check your child's planners and yellow folders to ensure that they are doing their homework appropriately. Over time, this need will likely...

Greetings Families, It was wonderful having the opportunity to meet many of you on Thursday. For those who were able to make it, thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to come. I was inspired by the joy in your children as they returned and I'm sure you are excited to see them grow in mind and soul this year. I wish that the night would have provided more opportunity for us to talk and I look forward to getting to know you better as the year progresses. Please be sure to visit the classroom blog at naakarete.blogspot.com. It is my goal to have the lessons for the next week up by Friday night each week. It is also how I will predominately communicate classroom activities and needs, so please subscribe by email using the Follow by Email tab on the righthand side. I have also created a Resources page, linked at the top of the blog, with different things that may be helpful along the way. You will also want your child to bring his or her copy of The Little House ...

Greetings Parents and Guardians, Welcome to Mr. Naaktgeboren’s third grade class – 3A. I am filled with excitement that I have the opportunity to be your child’s teacher. I consider it a grace that you are willing to let your child come under my care for so many hours each week. Know that it is my privilege to serve you and your family in any way necessary. I consider my role as assisting with you in your great efforts of raising your child into wonderful and beautiful adults who flourish in virtue and deeds. No one knows your child better or loves your child more than you, and I never want do to anything that would hinder your child’s development or minimize your role in his or her life. Let me know give you some helpful information for “Meet the Teacher Night.”   Below I will provide a brief bio about Ms. Geyer and myself. “Meet the Teacher” night is this Thursday, August 6 th .   Parking is limited so we are having students and parents arrive in shifts: ...