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!