Dear families,
We have had a very exciting week in third grade! 95% of the class is now fluent in their facts for addition and subtraction. The students celebrated today with a prize of an Arby’s kids meal certificate, a smelcil, and a ring pop. Please continue to practice basic facts on Moby Max at home! Let’s get all the students fluent in addition and subtraction, as well as multiplication and division so they are ready for fourth grade. In other exciting news, 88% of the students showed growth on their NWEA Maps Reading test yesterday. I am so proud of the children as they become more mature learners and take ownership of their learning!
Next week in Reading we will be reviewing reference sources and fiction comprehension. In writing we will complete our fables to display in the hall for May. In Math we are completing our unit on geometry and reviewing measurement for length and volume before our NWEA Maps math test on Thursday, April 25. Your child does not need to study to prepare for this test, however I will send home their math notebooks if you choose to help them review at home. Please make sure your child gets plenty of rest the night before the test and eats a good breakfast! In social studies we will complete our unit on rules and laws and learn about diversity and culture in the United States.
On Friday we will have our 2019 Field Day. The students will be outside for the majority of the day. We are encouraging parents to have their children bring a reusable water bottle to school that is labeled with their name. Students need to be dressed appropriately for outdoor play: closed toed shoes and comfortable clothes. If your child will need sunscreen please apply it before they come to school. I look forward to a fun day of play!
Upcoming Events:
Monday, April 22-No School/Easter holiday
Tuesday, April 23-Third quarter report cards sent home
Thursday, April 25-NWEA Math assessment
Friday, April 26-Field Day!
Looking ahead: SOL tests are right around the corner: Third grade will take reading May 16 and 17 and Math May 23-24. Ask your child what strategies they use to understand their reading an have them practice these at home during their nightly reading!
Have a great weekend!