Welcome to Quarter 4 Week 3!

Thank you so much to our parent volunteers for helping make our field trip such a success! We are incredibly grateful for your time, tons of energy, and support! Our class had so much fun exploring new ideas and having the freedom to direct that exploration with incredibly watchful, kind and joyful supervision made their day. We can't thank you enough!

We have two short weeks ahead. There will be no school this Friday in observance of Good Friday, and no school the following Monday for Easter.

Looking Ahead:
Thursday, April 9: 3rd Grade STAAR Reading
Tuesday, April 21: 3rd Grade STAAR Math
Friday, May 1: Spring Concert

Thursday, May 7: Trumpet of the Swan Celebration (more details regarding this celebration coming next week!) 

Regarding STAAR, you may have received an invitation for summer school. This invitation is simply to reserve a spot in the event that your child does not pass the STAAR assessment. It does not mean your child is required to attend, and attendance is not mandatory regardless of their results.

The STAAR Interim assessment was administered in January and included a wide range of topics such as fractions, geometry, measurement, and data, many of which had not yet been taught at that point in the school year. Because of this, some students who are currently performing very well in class may have been identified as students who could be at risk of not passing.

A more accurate reflection of your child’s current progress and readiness can be seen in their ongoing classwork, as well as their weekly quizzes and tests. These assessments are aligned with the material we have taught and continue to build on throughout the year.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions about your child’s progress. I am always happy to provide additional insight and support.

What We’re Learning:
Math: We will begin our unit on collecting data and representing it through charts, graphs, and tables.
Science: We will begin our unit on light and sound.
Literature: We are excited to continue reading The Trumpet of the Swan. If you would like to purchase a copy, please visit our blog page “Classics to Keep” for the correct ISBN and a direct purchase link.
Writing: Students will continue working on persuasive essays, focusing on strong arguments, supporting details, and clear organization.

We’re looking forward to another week full of learning and growth!

Welcome to Quarter 4 Week 2!

 We are so excited for our upcoming third grade field trip to the Witte Museum this Wednesday, March 25th! It promises to be a fun and memorable day of learning.

Field Trip Lunch Reminder:
If your child will be bringing a lunch, please pack it in a disposable paper lunch sack with their full name clearly written on it. This helps keep everything organized and makes lunchtime run smoothly for all students. If you are unable to provide a paper sack, please let me know and I will be happy to provide one.

Thank you for your support in helping us prepare for a successful trip—we can’t wait to enjoy this experience together!

Important Dates:

• Thursday, April 9: 3rd Grade STAAR Reading
• Tuesday, April 21: 3rd Grade STAAR Math
• Friday, May 1: Spring Concert

Academic Updates:

Math: We will begin our unit on measurement, with a quiz on Friday.

History: Our exploration continues with North American explorers. Students will learn about their journeys, discoveries, and impact.

Literature: We are excited to begin reading The Trumpet of the Swan. Families who would like to purchase a copy can find the correct ISBN and a direct purchase link on our blog page “Classics to Keep.”

Writing: Students will be working on a persuasive essay, focusing on developing strong arguments, supporting details, and clear structure.

We’re looking forward to a week full of learning, growth, and fun experiences!

 Classroom Campout

Our third graders will get to enjoy a Classroom Campout this Friday to celebrate that they practiced IXL math outside of school more than any other grade level! Thank you for your partnership in encouraging your child to find fun ways to practice and strengthen their math skills at home. Their hard work truly paid off, and we are excited to celebrate their effort together.

If you would like to help, please consider checking the signup genius for the Classroom Campout

Witte Museum Field Trip - Wednesday, March 25th 

To Sign Your Scholar Up 

The field trip fee will cover the cost of student tickets and transportation. We are asking that parents pay $25 per student enrolled in K-6, with a family maximum of $60. Please click here to complete your students’ field trip payment, permission slip and lunch reservation form if requesting a lunch to be provided by the school. 

The provided lunch includes: a turkey and cheese sandwich with baby carrots, ranch, juice or fresh fruit and bottled water. We do have scholarships available. If paying the fee is a hardship for you, please submit the Field Trip Scholarship Request Form to rebecca.danet@greatheartstxschools.org.

Please see the Signup Genius and consider donating/lending supplies. We still need some water bottles, coolers and wagons!

Poem Due Thursday March 12th

Jimmy Jet And His TV Set

I'll tell you the story of Jimmy Jet--

And you know what I tell you is true.

He loved to watch his TV set

Almost as much as you.

He watched all day, he watched all night

Till he grew pale and lean,

From "The Early Show" to "The Late Show"

And all the shows in between.

He watched till his eyes were frozen wide,

And his bottom grew into his chair.

And his chin turned into a tuning dial,

And antennae grew out of his hair.

And his brains turned into TV tubes,

And his face to a TV screen.

And two knobs saying "vert." and "horiz."

Grew where his ears had been.

And he grew a plug that looked like a tail

So we plugged in little Jim.

And now instead of him watching TV

We all sit around and watch him.

Academic Updates
Math: We will complete our Fractions Unit with a test  Wednesday

Science: We will complete our Forces Unit with a test Friday

Literature: We will begin The Trumpet of the Swan when we return from Spring Break! Please see the blog page ‘Classics to Keep’ with the correct ISBN and a link to purchase.

Writing: We begin an Autobiography!