January 27th-31st

Here's What We've Been Up To in 3rd Grade:

Reading:  We have been working all week to make inferences during our reading. Next week's lessons will focus on evaluating fact and opinion. 

Word Study:  Our test on long "o" vowel patterns will be Friday. We will then begin to work with long "u" patterns in accented syllables. Examples include: include, useful, lukewarm, compute, fuel, musical, fluid, humor

Math: Next week we will begin our unit fractions. Students will be comparing fractions, recognizing equivalent fractions, and labeling them on a number line. 

*Please continue to practice multiplication facts if your child does not already know them. 

Science: We just finished our Animals Through Time and unit and will begin Invisible Forces next week.

Social Studies: Our next unit will focus on the War of 1812 and our relationship with Great Britain. 

Writing: We have decided on our topic and are working to create chapters for our informational writing. 

Next Week's Schedule:

Monday: A Day (hot dog)                                                             

Tuesday: B Day  (mini french toast )                                                                   

Wednesday: C Day (hot ham on a pretzel bun)

Thursday: D Day (popcorn chicken)

Friday: E Day (stuffed cheese sticks)

Upcoming Events:

February 6th Sarett 

February 7th Covert to Planetarium

February 11th Reading Night (2nd and 3rd Grades)

February 12th Count Day

February 13th Yoder to Planetarium

February 14th Valentine's Day Parties

February 18th Family Night at the Book Fair/Science and Culture Symposium

February 28th 1/2 Day

*Please note that we have late starts every Wednesday in February

Supplies

Just a reminder that this is a great time of year to refresh some of the supplies that don't make it all year. Please talk with your child and see if it he or she could use some updating. The following should be checked:

thin tipped dry erase markers

gym shoes (many have outgrown now)

earbuds/headphones (many are broken or don't work)

Seesaw

We are in the early stages of trying out a new app designed to make communication between home and school easier. The app allows families to see completed work and send encouraging messages to your child about his/her accomplishments. It also allows the teacher to send quick reminders, updates, or tips about classroom activities. We are hoping that this makes communication between home and school easier! Please remember that we as teachers are learning to use the program so we welcome your feedback. If you would like to get on and try, your child's teacher will send a link in the email with today's blog information. We would love for you to try!

Winter Is Here!

Please remember the following:

1. Students go outside unless the wind chill is under 10 degrees.

2. Label all gear--many students have the same gear and confusion does happen.

3. Students must go outside unless there is a doctor's note.