Welcome to Quarter 4 Week 7!

We’re in the final stretch of the school year, and it’s been so special to watch how much our scholars have grown academically, socially, and in their confidence. They’ve worked hard, taken on challenges, and continued to show what they’re capable of each day. We’re incredibly proud of them and all they’ve accomplished so far. As we head into these last few weeks, we’re encouraging them to stay focused, keep up the strong effort, and finish the year just as strong as they started.

Last Poem: Due Friday, May 15th 

Adventures Of Isabel

Isabel met an enormous bear,

Isabel, Isabel, didn't care;

The bear was hungry, the bear was ravenous,

The bear's big mouth was cruel and cavernous.

The bear said, Isabel, glad to meet you,

How do, Isabel, now I'll eat you!

Isabel, Isabel, didn't worry.

Isabel didn't scream or scurry.

She washed her hands and she straightened her hair up,

Then Isabel quietly ate the bear up.

Once in a night as black as pitch

Isabel met a wicked old witch.

the witch's face was cross and wrinkled,

The witch's gums with teeth were sprinkled.

Ho, ho, Isabel! the old witch crowed,

I'll turn you into an ugly toad!

Isabel, Isabel, didn't worry,

Isabel didn't scream or scurry,

She showed no rage and she showed no rancor,

But she turned the witch into milk and drank her.

Isabel met a troublesome doctor,

He punched and he poked till he really shocked her.

The doctor's talk was of coughs and chills

And the doctor's satchel bulged with pills.

The doctor said unto Isabel,

Swallow this, it will make you well.

Isabel, Isabel, didn't worry,

Isabel didn't scream or scurry.

She took those pills from the pill concocter,

And Isabel calmly cured the doctor. 

Academic Updates

Math: We will begin a two week review of Multiplication and Division 

Science: We will begin our unit on  Space!

Literature: We will continue The Trumpet of the Swan. Please see the blog page ‘Classics to Keep’ with the correct ISBN and a link to purchase.

Writing: We learn how to use conjunctions 

Looking Ahead

Friday, May 1: Spring Concert

Thursday, May 7: Trumpet of the Swan Celebration

Welcome to Quarter 4 Week 4!

 We have a lot of big events coming up in the third grade, the most exciting is our scholar’s first STAAR Test of the year! 

Reading STAAR: Thursday, April 9th
They will be expected to answer approximately 40 multiple choice questions, write two short paragraphs, and one essay. That’s a tall order for a small person so we’ll need to set them up for success! 

To help our students perform their best on the STAAR tests, we will not have homework the day before the test. You can also support your child by ensuring they get plenty of sleep and providing a filling breakfast on the morning of the test.

 Another important way to support your student is to encourage them to do their best while also helping calm their fears and reminding them that the test is just one way to show what they know. Lowering the stakes and keeping the morning positive can make a big difference. We know there’s a lot more to them than one test can tell us! 

Trumpet of the Swan Celebration Signup 

Our celebration will take place on Thursday, May 7th! This is a special event for our students, and we’re so grateful for your help! 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040445A4A829A4F85-63273823-trumpet

Parent Volunteer Lottery Guidelines:
To give all families a chance to participate, please note that unless you are the room parent, each family may be selected for only two school events per year. This includes: Field Day, Field Trip, Narnia Celebration, Viking Celebration and our Trumpet of the Swan Celebration) This policy ensures that every parent has the opportunity to be involved in classroom activities.

Our Poem This Week: Wednesday April 8th
Knoxville, Tennessee by Nikki Giovanni

I always like summer
best
you can eat fresh corn
from daddy's garden
and okra
and greens
and cabbage
and lots of
barbecue
and buttermilk
and homemade ice-cream
at the church picnic

and listen to
gospel music
outside
at the church
homecoming
and you go to the mountains with
your grandmother
and go barefooted
and be warm
all the time
not only when you go to bed
and sleep

Academic Updates

Math: We will begin a short unit on Shapes 

Science: We will begin our unit on The Thirteen Colonies 

Literature: We will continue 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 will work on single paragraph and essay length responses to non-fiction text 

Looking Ahead

Tuesday, April 21: 3rd Grade STAAR Math

Friday, May 1: Spring Concert

Thursday, May 7: Trumpet of the Swan Celebration