Friday, February 23, 2018

February 26th - March 2nd

Welcome third grade families! 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, and a glimpse at our week in pictures!


What are we learning?

Math
In math, learners will begin to explore and represent fractions greater than zero and less than or equal to one with denominators of 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8 using concrete objects and pictorial models, including strip diagrams and number lines. Learner will also been to understand and explore corresponding/ equivalent fractions.

Homefun: Reflex Math TWO times a week for FIFTEEN minutes; SEE HOMEWORK CALENDAR BELOW

Language Arts

In reading, learners will continue their study on folktales. They will record the folktale elements that they see in various tall tales and legends. In writing, learners will write about their favorite birthday, and create a fable of their own.

Homefun: Homework article: My Plan; Study for weekly spelling test; Razkids 2 times a week for 15 minutes


Science
Learners will observe and describe the physical characteristics of environments and how they support populations and communities of plants and animals within an ecosystem.


Social Studies
In social studies, learners will begin a research project over the different regions of the United States.


Calendar
March 2nd - Jump Rope 4 Heart @ 10:20
March 5th-9th - Book Fair
March 6th - Picture day (Class and Individual)
March 6th - Breakfast, Books and Buddies (A-L) @ 7:20am
March 7th - Breakfast, Books and Buddies (M-Z) @ 7:20am
March 8th - Open House - 5:30-7:00 pm
March 9th - Shamrock Shuffle @ 10:20
March 9th - Field Trip Permission Forms & Money DUE


Announcements

Book Fair Volunteers Needed
tinyurl.com/spring18bfv

Field Trip
Field trip packets and permission slips were sent home this week. Please return the attached envelope with your child's permission slip and money by Friday, March 9th.

Homework Calendar
We are going to slowly begin introducing homework papers in the month of February in addition to our weekly reflex math and raz-kids. Please refer the the calendar below to see due dates and expectations for each week in the month of February. 



Character at TCE


Citizenship Quality: Honesty
Life Principal: Honesty
Town Center Common Courtesy: If someone drops something and you are close to it, pick it up. 

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