Dear families,
We have had a wonderful week in Third grade! Thank you for your contributions to our “Witch Hat Recipe” activity. The children enjoyed making a sweet treat in class, and getting to eat it for snack. As a reminder: students are allowed to eat snack during the day. It is a working snack where I continue to teach and they are expected to continue to focus on their learning. Please make sure they bring a snack that they can eat while completing school work.
Next week in Reading we will continue to practice asking and asking questions about what we read. We are focusing on nonfiction text and real world text like flyers and recipes. In writing the students will complete their wild creature selves to be on display in the school hallway. Remember, you can see your child’s work on schoology. In Math we will continue to estimate and find exact answers to word problems, as well as learn how add and subtract four digit numbers. The students have a Math test on Friday, October 26. We will also continue to learn about reference sources, Abc order, and irregular past tense verbs. We will begin a unit in Science on ecosystems and environments. The students will be working in teams to research and present on specific environment that they choose.
Parent teacher conferences are fast approaching!! I have created a sign up genius for your to schedule a conference with me on the afternoon of November 8. I am also available to meet with you on Tuesday, November 6 from 12 pm to 4 pm. Please make every effort to come in for a parent teacher conference to learn more about the progress of your child!
Don’t miss Trevvett Spirit Night at Chipolte and Bruster’s Ice Cream Sunday night! A flyer came home in your child’s folder today!
Please consider participating in Trevvett’s International Night on Tuesday, October 23. We love the diversity and Trevvett and would like to showcase all of the different traditions that our families have from different nations!
Next week will be a very busy one at Trevvett! We will be celebrating College and Career week. On Monday, September 22 the students are allowed to dress up to show a career that they are interested in pursuing as an adult! There is a flyer in your child’s take home folder with more information about each day.
Have a wonderful weekend!

Dear Families,
I hope this blog update finds you with power, safe, and dry! I am sorry not to be at school with the students today: three days of school impacts our learning and ability to complete our units of study. We will need to reschedule our place value test next week. Please look for a Remind message with the updated information at the beginning of the week. We will go forward with our witch hat recipe on Monday though!! Thank you for your willingness to contribute the supplies for this fun activity. I can’t wait to make a treat with the students!
Next week in reading we will continue to learn about nonfiction by asking and answering questions about the text. This is such an important comprehension strategy! When you are reading with your child ask them questions at the end of each page to see if they remember what they have read. We will begin using reference sources, starting with dictionary skills. In writing we will continue our paragraphs about the wild creature we created. If you would like to see what your child made please visit schoology. Your child will need to enter their email address: hcps-(their username)@henricostudents.org. In Math we will move on to estimation and computation of whole numbers 9,999 or less. The students really struggle when it comes to word problems. We will have some Math homework next week for them to practice this difficult skill. In Social Studies we will complete our unit on world geography. Please use the long weekend study the world map in your child’s agenda. They will have a quiz on continents, oceans, equator and prime meridian on Tuesday, October 16.
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, October 16-geography quiz
Rescheduled Place Value Test: TBD: look for remind message Monday!
Monday, October 22-Bully Prevention Posters due
Tuesday, October 23-PTO International Night
Have a wonderful weekend!

Dear families,
Thank you for support this week with the students’ Animal Relationships project for homework! The posters look fantastic and the students seemed to really enjoy a different type of homework to support their learning.
Speaking of posters; Mrs. Bushey, our school counselor is sponsoring a poster content for Bullying Prevention Month. This is optional, not required. Interested students brought home a form today in their daily folders. This is due October 22.
Next week in Reading we will be moving on to studying nonfiction text features and functional text like recipes, table of contents, and flyers. In Writing we will begin a prompt where the students get to combine two or more animals and describe their creation. In Math we will finish our unit on place value by rounding numbers to the tens, hundreds, and thousand places. The students have a Math test on Friday, October 12. The students enjoyed this comparing numbers website so much in class I am adding the link so that they can use it review for their test at home. In Social Studies we will begin a unit of Geography, reviewing continents, oceans, cardinal directions, and map skills. We will learn intermediate directions and geographical features of each specific continent.
On Friday, October 12 the students will be following a recipe to create “Witch Hat” cookie treats. Look for a permission slip/donation form in their folders on Tuesday!
Parent teacher conferences are rapidly approaching. I am attaching the link to my sign up genius for Thursday, November 8. In addition, if it suits your schedule better please schedule a conference on Tuesday, November 6. I will be available on that day from 8-4 pm. We are encouraging all parents to make every attempt to meet at Trevvett to experience the learning environment while having a conference. Thank you!

Gifted Screening Window
Parent referrals for gifted identification will be accepted beginning October 9 to October 26, 2018. As you consider your decision to refer your child, please be sure to speak with his/her teacher to discuss any gifted qualities being observed in the classroom on a consistent basis. Referrals should be submitted in writing (email is acceptable) to Jennifer Rhoden at jmrhoden1@henrico.k12.va.us during these designated dates. No referrals will be accepted after October 26. Subject line of email should state Gifted Referral, and the email should include student’s first and last name, grade level, teacher, and area of referral (English, Math or Both areas). An email confirmation will be sent within 48 hours. If you do not receive an email confirmation, please call the school.

Upcoming Events:

Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, October 9-PTO Bingo Night at Trevvett
Friday, October 12-Math test Place Value: rounding and comparing numbers
Tuesday, October 23-International Night
Have a wonderful weekend!

Dear families,
I can’t believe it is October already! We have had a very productive September learning rules, routines, and setting expectations for our classroom community. The students worked hard this week on their Reading and Math MAPS assessments. These computerized tests provided the school with lots of good information about your child’s learning that I will be sharing with you at our Parent Teacher conferences which are scheduled for Thursday, November 8, 2018. Conferences begin at 3 pm and run for fifteen minutes. Please sign up for a conference with me using sign up genius. Please let me know if another day or time is more convenient for you!
In Math we will continue to practice place value through the hundred thousands place. We will be comparing, ordering and rounding numbers through 9,999. In Reading we will continue to ask and answer questiosn about what is read, focusing on the correct way to answer questions in compelte sentences. In writing we will be focusing on adding prefixes and suffixes to base words to make new words and determine their meanings. Suffixes make the base word change its spelling and these can be really tricky for students! In Science the students will continue to learn about animals and their habitats by investigating food chains and food webs. The students will have a project that comes home on Monday and is due on Friday. This is their only written homework for the week. It will be a graded assignment and count as a participation grade! Please look for this in your child’s folder on Monday!
Our Big Blast fundraiser has raised over $15,000 dollars for Trevvett! Go Tigers! In an effort to make sure every child an participate in the Big Blast Celebration the online fundraiser has been extended until Friday, October 5. You can register online! Thank you to everyone who has made this fundraiser such a huge success!
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, October 2-Place Value through the 100,000’s place quiz
Wednesday, October 3-After school clubs begin
Friday, October 5-Reading Power test -computer class assessment
Monday, October 8-Student holiday-Columbus Day
Have a wonderful weekend!

Dear families,
We had a fabulous third week in third grade. The students are working together cooperatively and becoming adjusted to the higher expectations of being in upper elementary school. Please remind your child that it is their responsibility to bring home their folder and agenda every afternoon and return it to school the next day. Their agenda is the best resource for you as well to know exactly what their homework expectations are each night.
Next week we will be learning about asking and answering questions about what we read. This is includes creating their own questions about what is read. This can be hard for children: please make sure they complete their Reading homework this week to help with this tricky skill. In Writing we will master the art of writing a complete sentence, a skill that will be used for the rest of their lives. In Math we have begun our unit on place value through the hundred thousands place. The students enjoy using models with their numbers, will read numbers in word form, and learn how to write in expanded form. In Science we will continue our unit of animal adaptations and learn about food chains in different kinds of environment.
If you have internet access at home, please have your student log into Moby Max from home! Some students are still completely missing their computer time because they are typing their log-ins incorrectly. This site has great activities to help your child master their addition and subtraction facts before we begin multiplication in the second nine weeks.
We have one more week of our Big Blast Fundraiser to go. I would love to have all of my students participate the the inflatable party. If you still have not donated to this great cause the information can all be found on our Trevvett Website.
After school clubs begin on Wednesday, October 3. They are from 2:20-3:20. More information can be found on our Trevvett Website.
Upcoming Events:
Monday, September 24-Gelati Celeste Spirit Night 5- 8 pm. Flyer sent home today
Wednesday, September 26-Reading MAPS testing
Friday, September 28-Math MAPS testing-homework due!
Have a wonderful weekend!

Dear families, we have had a wonderful week getting to know each other with our brown bag biography presentations and practicing small group activities! It is exciting to work with such polite and cooperative students!

Due to Hurricane Florence and HCPS closing tomorrow we have adjusted our schedule for instruction. Next week in Math we will complete our unit on graphing. The students will have a test on graphing Tuesday, September 18. This will be a paper pencil test. On Thursday, September 20 the children will make up their citizenship test that was scheduled for tomorrow. I will send their notebooks for both subject areas home on Monday.
We are very excited for our first STEAM DAY lesson on Wednesday, September 19. We will be investigating how animals adapt to their surroundings, collecting data, and making graphs on the computer. Pleas come join us if you are able.
Third grade is offering each child a year’s subscription to Scholastic Magazine for the year at a reduced rate of $8. Every week your child will receive a magazine to read at school and then bring home to share with you! Please support your child’s education by donating $8 by October 1. Thank you!!
Today in your child’s take home folder there was an important document describing the NWEA MAPS test that our Third graders will take for the first time this year. We will take Reading on September 26 and Math on September 28. Please read this information and let me know if you have any questions.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Monday, 9-17-behavior communicators/new homework comes home-Gelati Celeste Fundraiser (who doesn’t LOVE ice cream!)
Tuesday 9-18-Graphing end of unit test
Wednesday,, 9-19-STEAM DAY! early dismissal begins at 10:50
Thursday, 9-20-end of unit test in Social Studies/citizenship
Saturday, 9-22-PTA Yard Sale, spots still available/$15 a spot, Come join the fun!
Have a great weekend! Stay dry and be safe!

Dear Families,
Welcome back to school! The students have had a wonderful week getting to know each other as we learn rules and routines in Third Grade! We have enjoyed reading together and independently, making and interpreting graphs, learning about citizenship, and writing paragraphs to tell about a special talent.
Next week will be another busy one! We will complete our unit on picture and bar graphs in Math. In Reading we will continue practice reading strategies in fictional text. In Social Studies we will complete our unit on citizenship. The students will have a test on Thursday, September 13. In writing we will focus on staying on one topic when writing a paragraph.
Fundraiser
Our fundraiser packets came home today! We are excited to offer online donations. Please support Trevvett by participating in the fundraiser this year! Because of parental participation in 2017 I have a new document camera to use in my classroom, and your child can earn many exciting prizes.
Homework
Homework will begin the week of September 17. Please make sure you child is reading at home for at least twenty minutes in a calm environment. We visited the library today and the students are very excited to have school library books to read. In addition the students’ usernames and passwords for MobyMax came home today in their agendas. This is a computer program that will help you child improve and advance their skills in reading and math. They are in the plastic front pocket of their agendas.
Every Monday I will send home a packet with Reading and Math practice for the week. Please make sure that your child is completing their homework every night. The packet is due to me on Fridays when we will go over important parts to check for understanding. In addition to written homework the students are expected to study their notebooks for upcoming tests. I will have student write this in their agenda and instruct them to take home the appropriate notebooks two nights before the test will be given. Please check the agenda every night!
Back to School Night!
Trevvett’s Back to School night is Tuesday, September 11 at 6 pm. Two sessions will be schedueled to accommodate families with more than one child at Trevvett. Please come to learn more in depth information about my classroom structure. I hope to see you all on Tuesday.
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, September 11-Back to School Night
Thursday, September 13-Citizenship test
Friday, September 14-Graph test

Please visit our school website with information about our after school clubs that begin on October 3!
Have a wonderful weekend!

Dear Families,
We had so much fun today learning about entrepreneurship and starting businesses with our Junior Achievement Program! Thank you Liz and Tierra from Genworth Financial who volunteered to spend their day with us sharing their knowledge.
It is hard to believe that next week is last week of fourth grade! The year has flown by but when I look at the students I see how much they have grown, and I know how much they have grown academically. Please make sure they are reading and practicing math facts and skills during the summer! All websites listed on this blog will continue to be available to students as well as study island, and ixl.com until the end of June. If your child does not know any passwords please contact me and I will be happy to assist you! In addition, Henrico County Public Library has a great summer reading program with lots of incentives and prizes. In 2016 Trevvett won for most books read! I would love for our Tigers to receive that honor again so sign up at Henrico County Library’s website.
Next week we have some fun activities planned as well as reviewing fourth grade concepts and completing our Writing. A paper copy of the schedule will come home in the students’ folders Monday. The students will not have homework next week.
Upcoming Events:
Thursday, 6/14-PAW Achievement
Friday, 6/15-9-9:30-Awards Assembly in class, 1/2 day dismissal begins at 10:55.
Have a wonderful weekend!

Dear families,
As the school year winds down please know that our class with continue with learning experiences! The students will have math homework every night next week. In addition I am sending home a June reading log for next week.
In Math we will review concepts that prove challenging: decimals, fractions, and measurement. In Reading we will review summarizing, explore poetry, and sensory words. In Writing we will finish our “fractured” fairy tales and make a class book.
In Science we will continue our unit on electricity. We had so much fun building circuits in class!
Upcoming Events:
Thursday, June 7-Trevvett’s Talent Show: 6 pm
Friday, June 8-Junior Achievement lessons
Monday, June 11-Friday, June 15-End of the Year theme days: more information TBA
Have a great weekend!

Dear Families,
Happy Memorial Day weekend! I hope that you and your student enjoy a restful, long weekend together!
Next week we will continue to review previously taught material and follow a structured daily routine. In Math we will work on fractions, decimals, measurement, and problem solving. In reading we will continue to practice reading comprehension using real text. In Writing we are working on “fractured” fairy tale stories that combine characteristics of traditional fairy tales but have a modern or unexpected twist.
In Science we will begin our unit on electricity. I know the children are very excited to have hands on experiences building circuits on Thursday and Friday.
The students will have written Math homework next week in addition to their nightly Reading log of May.
Upcoming Events:
Monday, May 27-Memorial Day Holiday
Friday, June 1-Fifth grade Safety and Leadership applications due to Ms. M
Have a wonderful holiday weekend!