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!
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!
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.
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
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
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
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
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