Dear families,
We have had another great week of learning in third grade! The students have demonstrated that they understand how nonfiction text features help them gain new information in text. We have applied our rounding skills to estimate sums and differences. The students are excited to watch our decomposition experiment in action. Ask them what we are rotting in class!
Next week in Reading we will be finishing our nonfiction unit. On Wednesday the students have an assessment to demonstrate their understanding of our three week unit on nonfiction text. They will take this assessment on Schoology and I will grade it using a rubric provided by the county. On Thursday we will read a recipe and answer comprehension questions about it, then make the treat following the recipe steps. If you are willing to donate to our classroom I have attached a sign up here. Friday, October 18 the students will take the county reading assessment the first four and a half weeks of third grade. Please look for your child’s reading notebook to be brought home every night next week to help them prepare for these assessments.
In math we will be focusing on adding and subtracting in word problems. In third grade students are expected to solve one and two step word problems using numbers through the thousands place. This is a huge jump from second grade and it is so important that children know their basic facts for addition and subtraction. Please use Moby Max at home to help your child learn fact fluency and practice skill that have been taught previously to keep their skills sharp.
In science, we will be learning about how animals interact within ecosystems. The students will be completing a project in class where they research and collaborate with others to make a google slides presentation or a flip grid video.
Upcoming Events:
Monday, October 14-Columbus Day Holiday
Wednesday, October 16-Reading test
Thursday, October 17-Witch Hat Recipe activity-permission slip to come home Tuesday
Friday, October 18-4.5 weeks county assessment in reading
Monday, October 28-1/2 Day/STEAM Day
Tuesday October 29-Book or Treat 6- 8 pm/Papa John’s fundraiser
Wednesday, October 30-Big Blast Celebration
Have a wonderful weekend!