February 10th-14th

Here's What We've Been Up To in 3rd Grade:
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Reading: We are wrapping up our genre study on persuasive writing, and will begin our next Reader's Theater. We will be practicing using inflection and intonation while reading. Students have also been working hard during our reading WINN time to identify different text structures. 

Word Study:  Our test on long "e" vowel patterns will be Friday. We will then begin to work with unaccented final syllable "le". Examples of words include: title, table, eagle, apple, puzzle, simple, purple, circle

Math: Fractions are well underway! Students have had time to explore our math tools (fraction strips and circles), and have begun representing fractions with numbers, pictures, and words. We will begin comparing fractions, finding equivalent fractions using our tools, and understanding fractions on a number line. Our math WINN time will focus on Area and Perimeter (additional practice and instruction, learning extension).  

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

Science: Invisible Forces: discussing balanced and unbalanced forces, friction, and magnetic pull. 

Social Studies: We are learning about how Michigan became a state, the pioneers, and the laws and people of our state. 

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

Thank you for joining us for Reading Night, the book fair, and Moe's give back night!

Next Week's Schedule:
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Monday: E Day (chicken bacon club)                                                             

Tuesday: F Day  (confetti pancakes)                                                                   

Wednesday: A Day (rotini pasta)

Thursday: B Day (mini corn dogs)

Friday: C Day (stuffed cheese breadstick bites)

Upcoming Events:

February 13th Yoder to Planetarium

February 14th Valentine's Day Parties

February 18th Science and Culture Symposium (book fair will be open as well)

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.