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