Friday, February 2, 2018

February 5th - 9th

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 continue to determine the area of rectangles with whole number side lengths in problems using multiplication related to the number of rows times the number of unit squares in each row. Learners will also begin to explore find the perimeter of polygons or the missing length when given perimeter and remaining side lengths in problems.

Homefun: Reflex Math TWO times a week for FIFTEEN minutes; Homework packet due February 9th.
Click here for link to digital copy of math homework packet!

Language Arts

In reading, learners will look at fiction and nonfiction texts to determine the Author's Purpose for writing them. In writing workshop, learners will continue to focus on writing narrative or expository pieces with strong introductions and conclusions. They will take a spelling pretest on Monday over consonant patterns, and recieve their new lists on Tuesday, The next spelling test will be on Friday, February 9th.

Homefun: RazKids TWO times a week for FIFTEEN minutes and spelling test on Friday.

Science
In science, learners will wrap up and review their study on the solar system.

Social Studies
In social studies, learners will be using their knowledge of map skills to create a map of their won using a legend, compass rose, grid, scale, etc.


Calendar
February 8th - PTO Meeting @ 8:15 am
February 9th - Math Homework Due
February 14th -  Valentine's Party @ 2:00
February 22nd  - Engineering Night - 5:00-7:00 pm
February 23 - Jump Rope 4 Heart @ 10:20

Announcements

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. 


 Six Flags: Read to Succeed



Valentine's Day Party

Our class Valentine's Day party will be on Wednesday, February 14th at 2:00 pm. If your child would like, they may make Valentines or bring cards. Please make sure he or she brings one each person in the class. A letter came home this week with a class list for your child's homeroom. Due to allergies please make sure all Valentine's treats are peanut/tree nut free. Students may decorate and bring hteir own box or bag from home to hold their Valentine's. You are welcome to join us for the party!

Character at TCE


Citizenship Quality: Respect
Life Principal: Courtesy
Town Center Common Courtesy: Take only your fair share.

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