Quarter 4 Week 4

 Hello Third Grade Families,

We are working on the virtue of humility and letting others go first! We have the Reading STAAR tomorrow. Make sure your scholar goes early to bed and has a filling healthy breakfast in the morning!

Content Corner:

• Math- We are beginning to learn about measurement and weight. We are discovering mass and the unit of kilograms through making comparisons of the weights. Quiz on Friday
• Spalding- We have 20 words this week and test on Friday. 
• Reading-Read aloud 20 minutes each night and scholars are filling out the reading log. 
• Literature- We are continuing on the journey in our book, Trumpet of the Swan, this week. We are also filling out the WONDER QUESTIONS, where each night your scholar gets to explore a question about life like the main character, Sam Beaver, does in the story. The poem, The Adventures of Isabel, will be recited this Friday, April 11th. 
• Grammar- We are focusing on parts of sentences, fragments, and run-on sentences this week and will have a quiz on Thursday.
• History-We are continuing to learn about explorers of North America.

Updates and Events:

• Reading STAAR Tuesday, April 8
• Math STAAR Wednesday, April 23

Excited for another wonderful week of learning! 

Joyfully, 

🌻 Third Grade Team

Quarter 4 Week 3

Hello Third Grade Families, 

Content Corner:

• Math- We are continuing fractions this week. Scholars will be taking a fraction test on Thursday. 
• Spalding- We have 30 words this week and test on Friday. 
• Reading-Read aloud 20 minutes each night and scholars are filling out the reading log. Make sure students are reading quality books- no dog man, etc. 
• Literature- We are starting our new book, Trumpet of the Swan, this week. The poem, The Adventures of Isabel, will be recited on Friday, April 11th. 
• Grammar- We are focusing on parts of sentences, fragments, and run-on sentences this week. 
• Science-We are continuing to learn friction and have our Science Test on magnetism Wednesday, April 2. 

Updates and Events:

• Reading STAAR Tuesday, April 8
• Math STAAR Wednesday, April 23

Excited for another week of learning! 

Joyfully, 

🌻 Third Grade Team

Quarter 4 Week 2

   Hello Third Grade Families, 

We hope you all had a wonderful weekend and celebrating 10 years of GHNO if you were at the gala! Thankful for 10 years of Northern Oaks.

Content Corner:

• Math- We are learning about equivalent fractions and will have a quiz on Friday.
• Spalding- We have 30 words this week and test on Friday. 
• Reading-Read aloud 20 minutes each night and scholars are filling out the reading log. Make sure students are reading quality books- no dog man, etc. 
• Literature- We finished reading The Jungle Book. We have a seminar on Wednesday and a test on Thursday. The study guide is in their folders. The poem, Jimmy Jet and His TV Set, will be recited on Friday, March 28th. 
• Grammar- We are developing our editing skills, diagraming direct objects, and writing a paragraph on the virtues in "Rikki Tikki Tavi" from the Jungle Book. We will have a home connect on Wednesday to edit your scholar's  writing. 
• History-We are continuing to learn about Canada and her history. Science Test on magnetism Wednesday, April 2. 

Updates and Events:

• Art Show this Friday, March 28th 5-7pm
• Please come for the great reveal of the beautiful artwork all over the school wearing presentable casual attire. 
• Begin bringing the Trumpet of the Swan book as we begin that text soon.

Excited for another week of learning! 

Joyfully, 

🌻 Third Grade Team

Quarter 4 Week 1

  Hello Third Grade Families, 

We are entering into the last quarter of third grade! 

Content Corner:

• Math- We are continuing to learn fractions and numbers greater than a whole. Quiz on Friday.
• Spalding- We have 30 words this week and test on Friday. 
• Reading-Read aloud 20 minutes each night and scholars are filling out the reading log. (Parents just initial) Make sure they are writing in complete sentences. Also, make sure students are reading books at their reading level. 
• Literature- We are continuing to read, The Jungle Book. Use the links on the side to find the correct version. The new poem, Jimmy Jet and His TV Set, will be recited on Friday, March 28th. 
• Grammar- We are developing our editing skills, diagraming direct objects, and writing a paragraph on the virtues in "Rikki Tikki Tavi" from the Jungle Book. We will have a home connect on Wednesday to edit your scholar's  writing. 
• Science- We are learning about magnetism and continuing to look at forces at work in our world. 

Updates and Events:

• Art Show March 28th 5-7pm
• Begin bringing the Trumpet of the Swan book as we begin that text soon.

Let's finish this quarter strong!

Joyfully, 

🌻 Third Grade Team

Quarter 3 Week 8

  Hello Third Grade Families, 

We are looking at the virtue of Citizenship this month!

Content Corner:

• Math- We are learning about fractions and how many parts equal a whole.
• Spalding- We have 20 words this week and test on Thursday. 
• Reading-Read aloud 20 minutes each night and scholars are filling out the reading log. (Parents just initial) Make sure they are writing in complete sentences. Also, make sure students are reading books at their reading level. 
• Literature- We are beginning, The Jungle Book, this week and will continue after break. Use the links on the side to find the correct version. The new poem, Jimmy Jet and His TV Set, will be recited on Friday, March 21st. 
• Grammar- We are writing an informative essay using correct editing and writing techniques.
• History-We are starting our new unit on the exploration of North America. History Viking test on Tuesday.

Updates and Events:

• Viking History Test- March 4th
• Viking Celebration-March 5th
• No School Friday March 7th for Teacher Professional Development Day
• Spring Break March 10-14

Let's finish this quarter strong!

Joyfully, 

🌻 Third Grade Team

Quarter 3 Week 7

 Hello Third Grade Families, 

It is our final week in February and finishing the friendship virtue month strong! 

Content Corner:

• Math- We are working on area and perimeter. A=l x w       P=s+s+s+s 
• It is a focus on arrays and multiplying. Help with the multiplication recall using flash cards at home for additional practice. 
• Spalding- We have 20 words this week and test on Friday. 
• Reading-Read aloud 20 minutes each night and scholars are filling out the reading log. (Parents just initial) Make sure they are writing in complete sentences. Also, make sure students are reading books at their reading level. 
• Literature- We are reading additional Viking Tales and Norse mythology this week. Start bringing, The Jungle Book, to class. Use the links on the side to find the correct version. The poem, The Tide Rises, is recited on Friday, February 28th. 
• Grammar- We are continuing to learn how to look up words in the dictionary and write persuasively. We also are looking at interjections and using proper quotations. 
• Science-We are continuing to discover climate and weather this week! Study guide will go home today and test on Friday!

Updates and Events:

• Viking History Test- March 4th
• Viking Celebration-March 5th
• Spring Break March 10-14

Have a great week!

Joyfully, 

🌻 Third Grade Team

Quarter 3 Week 6

 Hello Third Grade Families, 

It is a full February! 

Content Corner:

• Math- We are working on area and perimeter. It is a focus on arrays and multiplying. Keeping fresh the multiplication with flash cards. 
• Spalding- We have 20 words this week and test on Friday. 
• Reading-Read aloud 20 minutes each night and scholars are filling out the reading log. (Parents just initial) Make sure they are writing in complete sentences.
• Literature- We are finishing Pinocchio this week. Ask your scholar what they are learning as Pinocchio brings out wonderful questions. Seminar on Thursday and Test on Friday. The new poem, The Tide Rises, will be due Friday, February 28th. 
• Grammar- We are learning how to look up words in the dictionary and write persuasively. 
• History- We are continuing to explore the Vikings this week. Make sure they review their study guide for the test coming up. We are slowly filling it in as a class.

Updates and Events:

• Friday is a FULL Friday
• Viking Celebration-March 5th

Thankful for you all!

Joyfully, 

🌻 Third Grade Team