March 19th - March 23rd

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 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 focus on understanding and exploring corresponding/ equivalent fractions.

Homefun: Reflex Math TWO times a week for FIFTEEN minutes

Corresponding Fractions Videos:

Language Arts

In reading, learners will conclude their study on folktales. They will continue reading about Greek myths and particpate in a "Escape the Classroom" activity based on mythology. In writing, learners will create a myth with focus on the editing and revising portions of the writing process.

Homefun: Reading packet Making Life Sweeter due Friday, March 23rd; Study for weekly spelling test; Razkids 2 times a week for 15 minutes

Science

Learners will know that organisms undergo similar life processes and have structures that help them survive within their environments.

Social Studies

In social studies, learners will continue with their  research project over the different regions of the United States.

Calendar

March 20th-21st - 3rd Grade Practice STAAR
March 23rd - First Spring Texan Town

March 30th - No School - Weather Day
March 31st - Last Day for Run to Fund Early Registration

Announcements

Coppell Ed Foundation Run to Fund

Mrs. Hruby and Ms. Kemp are putting together a Town Center team of faculty, parents, and students to participate in the Education Foundation Run to Fund in May. Your children that participate are encouraged to wear their TCE grade-level shirt. Registration is now open and early registration discounts are available in the 5K before April 1st.  http://www.coppellisdef.com/run-to-fund

Homework Calendar
Please refer the the calendar below to see due dates and expectations for each week in the month of March. 

Character at TCE

Citizenship Quality: Honesty
Life Principal: Prosperity

Town Center Common Courtesy: When responding to an adult, say, "Yes Ma'am," or "No sir."

March 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 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: Homework packet; Reflex Math TWO times a week for FIFTEEN minutes

Language Arts

In reading, learners will continue their study on folktales. They will record the folktale elements that they see in various myths. In writing, learners will create a folktale of their own with focus on the editing and revising portions of the writing process.

Homefun: Study for weekly spelling test; Razkids 2 times a week for 15 minutes

Science

Learners will continue to observe and describe the physical characteristics of environments and how they support populations and communities of plants and animals within different ecosystems.

Social Studies

In social studies, learners will continue with their  research project over the different regions of the United States.

Calendar

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
March 12th-16th - Spring Break - NO SCHOOL

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.

Coppell Ed Foundation Run to Fund


Mrs. Hruby and Ms. Kemp are putting together a Town Center team of faculty, parents, and students to participate in the Education Foundation Run to Fund in May. Your children that participate are encouraged to wear their TCE grade-level shirt. Registration is now open and early registration discounts are available in the 5K before April 1st.  http://www.coppellisdef.com/run-to-fund

Homework Calendar
Please refer the the calendar below to see due dates and expectations for each week in the month of March. 

Character at TCE

Citizenship Quality: Honesty
Life Principal: Loyalty

Town Center Common Courtesy: Be respectful of property.