Quarter 3 Week 7

 Hello Third Grade Families, 

It is our final week in February and finishing the friendship virtue month strong! 

Content Corner:

• Math- We are working on area and perimeter. A=l x w       P=s+s+s+s 
• It is a focus on arrays and multiplying. Help with the multiplication recall using flash cards at home for additional practice. 
• Spalding- We have 20 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 reading additional Viking Tales and Norse mythology this week. Start bringing, The Jungle Book, to class. Use the links on the side to find the correct version. The poem, The Tide Rises, is recited on Friday, February 28th. 
• Grammar- We are continuing to learn how to look up words in the dictionary and write persuasively. We also are looking at interjections and using proper quotations. 
• Science-We are continuing to discover climate and weather this week! Study guide will go home today and test on Friday!

Updates and Events:

• Viking History Test- March 4th
• Viking Celebration-March 5th
• Spring Break March 10-14

Have a great week!

Joyfully, 

🌻 Third Grade Team

Quarter 3 Week 6

 Hello Third Grade Families, 

It is a full February! 

Content Corner:

• Math- We are working on area and perimeter. It is a focus on arrays and multiplying. Keeping fresh the multiplication with flash cards. 
• Spalding- We have 20 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.
• Literature- We are finishing Pinocchio this week. Ask your scholar what they are learning as Pinocchio brings out wonderful questions. Seminar on Thursday and Test on Friday. The new poem, The Tide Rises, will be due Friday, February 28th. 
• Grammar- We are learning how to look up words in the dictionary and write persuasively. 
• History- We are continuing to explore the Vikings this week. Make sure they review their study guide for the test coming up. We are slowly filling it in as a class.

Updates and Events:

• Friday is a FULL Friday
• Viking Celebration-March 5th

Thankful for you all!

Joyfully, 

🌻 Third Grade Team

Quarter 3 Week 5

 Hello Third Grade Families, 

It is a full February! We are excited to welcome parents into the Third Grade this week! 

Content Corner:

• Math- Continue to work with your scholar on telling time. We are beginning learning area and perimeter.
• 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.
• Literature- We are reading Pinocchio this week. Ask your scholar what they are learning as Pinocchio brings out wonderful questions. The new poem, Dream Variations, will be due this Friday, February 14th. 
• Grammar- We are writing expository paragraphs and learning how to use a dictionary.
• Science- We are discovering meteorologists and all about the weather.

Updates and Events:

• No school for President's Day February 17th
• Viking Celebration-March 5th, sign ups go live Wednesday at 4:00pm
• We are low on some supplies. If you would like to bring in a box of EXPOS, PENCILS, or RED PENS, that would be wonderful! Thank you!

Excited for another great week!

Joyfully, 

🌻 Third Grade Team

Quarter 3 Week 4

 Hello Third Grade Families, 

It is a full February! Thank you for encouraging your scholars and 

Content Corner:

• Math- We are learning how to tell time with duration and elapsed clocks. You can encourage your scholar to tell time at home so they can solidify their learning at home!
• Spalding- We have 20 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.
• Literature- We are reading Pinocchio this week. Ask your scholar what they are learning as Pinocchio brings out wonderful questions. The new poem, Dream Variations, will be due February 14th. 
• Grammar- We are learning how to write a friendly letter which will help for Friendship Day!
• History- We are learning about the Vikings! Ancient Rome Test is tomorrow! 

Updates and Events:

• Class Pictures 2/4
• Field Day to the Witte 2/6 use this link to sign up and pay for the field trip. 
• Friendship day 2/7- Read the letter sent home in the take home folder to make cards for classmates. Please bring your creative cards/goodies by February 6th. Email your teacher if you have further questions. 
• Family Game Night 2/7
• Parent Open House 2/11-14- a sign-up will be sent out soon.
• We are low on some supplies. If you would like to bring in a box of EXPOS, PENCILS, or RED PENS, that would be wonderful! Thank you!

Excited for our field trip!

Joyfully, 

🌻 Third Grade Team

Quarter 3 Week 3

 Hello Third Grade Families, 

We are enjoying lots of learning and growing this next semester! They are growing both academically and in the heart.  

Content Corner:

• Math- We are learning how to tell time with clocks. You can encourage your scholar to tell time at home so they can solidify their learning at home!
• Spalding- We have 20 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.
• Literature- We are continuing to read Pinocchio this week. Ask your scholar what they are learning as Pinocchio brings out wonderful questions. The new poem, Dream Variations, will be due February 14th. 
• Grammar- We are learning about different genres of writing. We will have a Home Connect on Wednesday. 
• Science- We are discussing weather, climate, and natural hazards. Ancient Rome Test is on February 4th. 

Updates and Events:

• We are taking a STAAR interim this week. Encourage your scholar to go slow, do their best, and don't worry about the rest. 
• Class Pictures 2/4
• Field Day to the Witte 2/6 use this link to sign up and pay for the field trip. 
• Friendship day 2/7- Read the letter sent home in the take home folder to make cards for classmates. Please bring your creative cards/goodies by February 6th if possible. Email your teacher if you have further questions. 
• Family Game Night 2/7
• Parent Open House 2/11-14- a sign-up will be sent out soon.

If you had to borrow any clothes from the nurses office this year, make sure to wash them and send them with your scholar to return to the nurse's office. 

Joyfully, 

🌻 Third Grade Team

Quarter 3 Week 2

 Hello Third Grade Families, 

We hope everyone stayed warm and enjoyed the snow day and MLK Day!

Content Corner:

• Math- Continue to persevere on the math multiplication. They should be starting to understand the multiplication. We will have a cumulative test on Monday. If you have Multiplication and Division flash cards, practice those with your child so they can know the facts from memory and not only rely on the skip counting songs.
• Spalding- We have 20 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.
• Literature- We are beginning Pinocchio this week. The poem Friends, Romans, Countrymen by William Shakespeare is due Friday, January 24, 2025. 
• Grammar- We are learning about prepositions, helping verbs, and linking verbs. We will have a quiz over prepositions on Thursday.
• History- We are finishing up our unit on Ancient Rome. Scholars have a study guide for the Ancient Rome Test in their folder and Test on Tuesday, February 4th. (Scholars will have a Science Test January 28th with a study guide also in their green folder)

Updates and Events:

• Field Day to the Witte 2/6
• Friendship day 2/7
• Family Game Night 2/7
• Parent Open House 2/11-14

Joyfully, 

🌻 Third Grade Team

Quarter 3 Week 1

  Hello Third Grade Families, 

Welcome back and well done on the ISP Ancient Rome Project! The scholars have worked so hard and it has been a delight to see them proudly present! 

Content Corner:

• Math- Students are beginning two digit by one a quiz on Friday. If you have Multiplication and Division flash cards, practice those with your child so they can know the facts from memory and not only rely on the skip counting songs.
• Spalding- We have 20 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.
• Literature- We are working on reading skills such as finding text evidence and making predictions. The poem Friends, Romans, Countrymen by William Shakespeare due January 24, 2025. 
• Grammar- We are learning about prepositions, helping verbs, and linking verbs. We will have a quiz over prepositions next Wednesday.
• Science- We are continuing to learn about weathering and erosion in geological landforms.

Updates and Events:

• Picture Retake is Wednesday, January 22. Please reach out to your teacher to let them know if they are having a retake phot. 
• Field Trip is Thursday, February 6th signups will be sent out TODAY at 4pm. 
• We will begin Pinocchio next week, please send the book to school if you have not done so already. 

Joyfully, 

🌻 Third Grade Team