Thank you for taking the time to read our third grade blog. Make sure you are checking it weekly for calendar updates, what we are learning, a glimpse at our week in pictures!
Homework
There have been a few changes regarding homework for this year. To align as a campus second through fifth grade will have the same basic homework expectations. Homework will run from Friday to the following Thursday to allow families to utilize the weekends for homework if you choose. This will also allow teachers to check on Friday mornings to see if homework expectations have been met, prior to Texan Town clubs.
Town Center 2nd - 5th Grade Expectations:
-Reflex Math 2 times a week for 15 minutes
-RazKids* 2 times a week for 15 minutes
*RazKids can count toward your child's 30 book challenge*
-Bi-weekly spelling tests
What are we learning?
Math
In math, learners will begin to discover the effects of financial decisions by making decisions about spending, saving, charitable giving, and using credit. Learners will begin to explore the effects of availability of resources and how this affects cost.
Homefun: Reflex Math TWO times a week for FIFTEEN minutes
Language Arts
In reading, learners will begin to look at the elements of poetry, such as rhyme, meter, and repetition. In writing, they will finish their "Small Moments" stories and create a Storyjumper. They will also be exploring language such as homophones and homographs, and will take a spelling test on Friday.
Homefun: RazKids TWO times a week for FIFTEEN minutes. Practice spelling words; Spelling Test on Friday, October 27th. Continue to work on the 30 Book Challenge.
Science
In science, careers and changes in position will be our focus this week: learners will work with Gizmos to explore acceleration, speed, momentum, and energy by sending their sleds down a hill into a group of snowmen.
Social Studies
In social studies, learners will continue talking about the local, state and federal government as well as learn about the responsibilities of the three branches of government and how most government officials are chosen.
Calendar
Calendar
October 23rd - Return Report Cards Signed
October 23rd - Storybook Pumpkins DUE
October 23rd - 27th - Red Ribbon Week
October 27th - Red Ribbon Run
October 23rd - Storybook Pumpkins DUE
October 23rd - 27th - Red Ribbon Week
October 27th - Red Ribbon Run
Announcements
Storybook Pumpkin Design Challenge
Red Ribbon Week
This upcoming week is Red Ribbon Week! Your Future is Key, So Stay Drug Free!
#tcerrw
Monday: My Team Needs Me to Be Drug Free!
Wear TCE spirit wear
Tuesday: The Best Me is Drug Free!
Wear an outfit that represents a healthy activity you enjoy (jersey/sport uniform, scout uniform, tae kwon do, a team you like to cheer for, etc.)
Wednesday: Put a Cap on Drugs!
Wear any hat (ball cap, crazy hat, etc.)
Thursday: Follow Your Dreams, Be Drug Free!
Wear your pajamas
Friday: We Choose to Be Drug Free!
Wear red for the Red Ribbon Run
Storybook pumpkins are DUE on Monday, October 23rd for judging. Please check out Mrs. Berumen's Smore about our 2017 Pumpkin Design Challenge!
Red Ribbon Week
This upcoming week is Red Ribbon Week! Your Future is Key, So Stay Drug Free!
#tcerrw
Monday: My Team Needs Me to Be Drug Free!
Wear TCE spirit wear
Tuesday: The Best Me is Drug Free!
Wear an outfit that represents a healthy activity you enjoy (jersey/sport uniform, scout uniform, tae kwon do, a team you like to cheer for, etc.)
Wednesday: Put a Cap on Drugs!
Wear any hat (ball cap, crazy hat, etc.)
Thursday: Follow Your Dreams, Be Drug Free!
Wear your pajamas
Friday: We Choose to Be Drug Free!
Wear red for the Red Ribbon Run
Kindergaten Shoe Drive
It's that time of the year! Kindergarten is hosting it's annual shoe drive for their service learning project. They will be donating the shoes to the Salvation Army. Please bring any used shoes for their donation. There is a collection box in A hall.
It's that time of the year! Kindergarten is hosting it's annual shoe drive for their service learning project. They will be donating the shoes to the Salvation Army. Please bring any used shoes for their donation. There is a collection box in A hall.
Red Ribbon Fun Run
This year our Jack O'Lantern Jog is changing names to our Red Ribbon Fun Run! Please remember that we would for you to come up and support your kiddo by running, walking, or cheering them on during their specials time!
Third Grade: 10:30-11:10
Character at TCE
Citizenship Quality: Responsibility
Life Principal: Flexibliy
Life Principal: Flexibliy
Town Center Common Courtesy: All trash needs to make it into the trash can.
Take a look at our week!
Take a look at our week!
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