December 13th - 17th

 

Upcoming Dates

December 16th - Winter Parties 2pm

December 17th - Early Release @ 12:30

January 5th - Back to School

Headphones and Charged iPads

Now that we are in the swing of things we are using our iPads daily.  Please help remind your child to charge their iPad each night.  Also, we are using our headphones daily as well.  Many of the kiddos are in need of a set that they can keep at school. We have already been through quite a few sets of the earbuds. :)

Yearbook photos

If you would like to submit pictures that could potentially be used in our 2021-2022 year click on the link below to submit them!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/uZRPJqc4FU5NvejT8

Giving Tree and Canned Food Drive

Last Day is Wednesday, December 15th

Scientist of the Week Schedule

Please make sure to check here to see when your child's assigned week is.  If they haven't signed up and would like to, just send Mrs. Shelby or Mrs. Naughton an email and we will get them added.

December Lunch Menu

 

Math 

Here are the high points for the merriest math of the year: the 2 weeks before winter break!

• We are about to get down with analyzing analyzing analyzing some dataaaaaa! Pictographs, bar graphs, dot plots, frequency tables…it’s everything you’ve ever wanted to know and more about aaalllllll the kinds of data.

• We are still using Reflex to assess whether or not your child knows his or her multiplication AND division facts 0-10. We are also assessing on Schoology, as Reflex has had a few issues, and we want to make sure our data is as accurate as possible. (We have been working with the Technology Department on getting Reflex off the Naughty List.) Your child practices multiplication and division daily at school, whether through Reflex or multiplication bingo, so they are not required to practice at home. However, there are more than 100 facts to learn fluently in order to earn MS (met standard) on the next report card that is completed in December (12/17) and sent home at the beginning of January.

• Function Machines will be constructed on Monday, December 13, and we will use them that week to learn more about number patterns and relationships. Please send in your function machine supplies as soon as you can! Thank you!

Science 

In Science we will continue sharing out our survival guides.  

Reading/Writing 

In reading we will continue discussing theme and comparing and contrasting different folktales. In writing, we will continue writing our own fairy tales.

Social Studies 

In social studies, we will take time to look at different places that people live in. We will discuss how humans adapt to their environments.

Ms. Martin's Newsletter

December 6th-10th

 

Upcoming Dates

December 10th - Early Release @ 12:30

December 16th - Winter Parties 2pm

December 17th - Early Release @ 12:30

Function Machine Supplies and Info

 

1. Clean, dry, empty cardboard half gallon container (like for juice or milk

2. Flexible cardboard (like an empty cereal box

3. You can label them with your child’s name or we can

4. If you have any extras you can send in, that would be awesome!

5. If you cannot send in these supplies (especially the half gallon container), please let us know so we can secure an extra for your kiddo.

6. Supplies are needed by Monday, December 13, as that is the day we will be using them.

Headphones and Charged iPads

Now that we are in the swing of things we are using our iPads daily.  Please help remind your child to charge their iPad each night.  Also, we are using our headphones daily as well.  Many of the kiddos are in need of a set that they can keep at school. We have already been through quite a few sets of the earbuds. :)

Yearbook photos

If you would like to submit pictures that could potentially be used in our 2021-2022 year click on the link below to submit them!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/uZRPJqc4FU5NvejT8

Giving Tree and Canned Food Drive

Scientist of the Week Schedule

Please make sure to check here to see when your child's assigned week is.  If they haven't signed up and would like to, just send Mrs. Shelby or Mrs. Naughton an email and we will get them added.

December Lunch Menu

 

Math 

Here are the high points for the merriest math of the year: the 2 weeks before winter break!

• We are about to get down with analyzing analyzing analyzing some dataaaaaa! Pictographs, bar graphs, dot plots, frequency tables…it’s everything you’ve ever wanted to know and more about aaalllllll the kinds of data.

• We are still using Reflex to assess whether or not your child knows his or her multiplication AND division facts 0-10. We are also assessing on Schoology, as Reflex has had a few issues, and we want to make sure our data is as accurate as possible. (We have been working with the Technology Department on getting Reflex off the Naughty List.) Your child practices multiplication and division daily at school, whether through Reflex or multiplication bingo, so they are not required to practice at home. However, there are more than 100 facts to learn fluently in order to earn MS (met standard) on the next report card that is completed in December (12/17) and sent home at the beginning of January.

• Function Machines will be constructed on Monday, December 13, and we will use them that week to learn more about number patterns and relationships. Please send in your function machine supplies as soon as you can! Thank you!

Science 

In Science next week we will be sharing our Fast Land change Survival Guides.  We can’t wait to hear about all the tips and tricks to surviving Earthquakes, Landslides, erupting Volcanoes and Tsunamis!

Reading/Writing 

In reading we will be discussing theme and comparing and contrasting different folktales. In writing, we will be writing our own fairy tales.

Social Studies 

In social studies, we will take time to look at different places that people live in. We will discuss how humans adapt to their environments.

Ms. Martin's Newsletter

November 29th-December 3rd

 

Upcoming Dates

November 22nd-26th - Thanksgiving Break

December 10th - Early Release @ 12:30

December 16th - Winter Parties 2pm

December 17th - Early Release @ 12:30

1/2 gallon cardboard milk or juice carton needed!!

We will be making Function Machines in math the week of December 13-17. Every student will make a Function Machine, so each student will need to bring 2 items: an empty, clean, ½ gallon cardboard milk or juice carton and a flexible piece of cardboard - think like that of a cereal box. Please start sending them in with your child (labeled with his or her name) the week after Thanksgiving. We may need extra, so we would appreciate anyone who is able to send in extra materials. Click this link to learn more about Function Machines: https://www.undercoverclassroom.com/diy-number-function-box/

Headphones and Charged iPads

Now that we are in the swing of things we are using our iPads daily.  Please help remind your child to charge their iPad each night.  Also, we are using our headphones daily as well.  Many of the kiddos are in need of a set that they can keep at school. We have already been through quite a few sets of the earbuds. :)

Yearbook photos

If you would like to submit pictures that could potentially be used in our 2021-2022 year click on the link below to submit them!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/uZRPJqc4FU5NvejT8

Scientist of the Week Schedule

Please make sure to check here to see when your child's assigned week is.  If they haven't signed up and would like to, just send Mrs. Shelby or Mrs. Naughton an email and we will get them added.

November Lunch Menu

 

Math 

Yay! The post test for multiplication and division will be on Thursday, December 2. We will review our hearts out until then and are super pumped to show what we know! The post test will include representing multiplication and division, 2 by 1 digit multiplication using the standard algorithm, and multiplication and division word problems that are single step and multistep. Please keep in mind that we will be making function machines right before winter break. Each 3rd grader needs a clean, dry, empty, 1/2 gallon cardboard container (like a milk carton) and a flexible piece of cardboard (like a cereal box). The third graders can bring them in starting Monday, November 29.

Science 

We will continue exploring fast land changes.  We will look at what causes them and the result after.  Towards the end of the week the kids will begin working on a survival guide.  They will choose one fast land change to focus on.  In a few short weeks, we will know how to survive Tsunamis, Landslides, Earthquakes, and Volcanoes!  Woohoo!  Safety first!

Reading/Writing 

When we come back, we will kick off our new unit! We will be discussing the characteristics of legends, myths, fables, fairy tales, and folk tales. We will explore examples of each. In writing, we will be writing our own versions of popular fairy tales!

Social Studies 

In social studies, we will be finishing our maps and presenting them to the class. We will then overview different landforms and climates.

Ms. Martin's Newsletter

November 15th-19th

 

Upcoming Dates

November 22nd-26th - Thanksgiving Break

December 10th - Early Release

December 16th - Winter Parties 2pm

December 17th - Early Release

1/2 gallon cardboard milk or juice carton needed!!

We will be making Function Machines in math the week of December 13-17. Every student will make a Function Machine, so each student will need to bring 2 items: an empty, clean, ½ gallon cardboard milk or juice carton and a flexible piece of cardboard - think like that of a cereal box. Please start sending them in with your child (labeled with his or her name) the week after Thanksgiving. We may need extra, so we would appreciate anyone who is able to send in extra materials. Click this link to learn more about Function Machines: https://www.undercoverclassroom.com/diy-number-function-box/

Snacks

We are having many students who rely on the nurse to provide snacks every day. We’ve even had kids who don’t like the snack that they’ve packed, so they want to go shopping at Nurse Crenshaw’s clinic to see their options. :) We are asking you to please make sure your child packs a healthy snack (hint hint - no candy, please) every day. When your child goes to the nurse to get snack, he or she misses direct instruction. This is a great opportunity to help your child increase his or her responsibility and take something off your plate! They will need help to get into the habit, so we suggest setting an alarm on their ipad to remind them each afternoon. Thank you for your help!

Headphones and Charged iPads

Now that we are in the swing of things we are using our iPads daily.  Please help remind your child to charge their iPad each night.  Also, we are using our headphones daily as well.  Many of the kiddos are in need of a set that they can keep at school. We have already been through quite a few sets of the earbuds. :)

Yearbook photos

If you would like to submit pictures that could potentially be used in our 2021-2022 year click on the link below to submit them!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/uZRPJqc4FU5NvejT8

Scientist of the Week Schedule

Please make sure to check here to see when your child's assigned week is.  If they haven't signed up and would like to, just send Mrs. Shelby or Mrs. Naughton an email and we will get them added.

November Lunch Menu

 

Math 

Next week in math, we are back on WORD PROBLEMS! (Every child’s favorite, obvi.) But instead of focusing on addition and subtraction, we will focus on multiplication and division word problems and being able to distinguish between the two operations. We will continue to use Reflex to monitor your child’s fluent multiplication and division facts; you are welcome to have your child to work on it at home, but we do it at school everyday. Knowing the 0-10 facts is a standard that is reported on starting on the next report card (beginning of January). Mondays will be “Milestone Mondays”, where we celebrate all your child’s milestones in Reflex! Be on the lookout for Milestone certificates in your child’s backpack!

We will be making Function Machines in math the week of December 13-17. Every student will make a Function Machine, so each student will need to bring 2 items: an empty, clean, ½ gallon cardboard milk or juice carton and a flexible piece of cardboard - think like that of a cereal box. Please start sending them in with your child (labeled with his or her name) the week after Thanksgiving. We may need extra, so we would appreciate anyone who is able to send in extra materials. Click this link to learn more about Function Machines: https://www.undercoverclassroom.com/diy-number-function-box/

Science 

Next week, we will begin our unit on Earth’s Surface.  We will start with exploring Rapid Land Changes, which is always a favorite!  Tsunamis, Earthquakes and Volcanoes, OH MY! 

Reading/Writing 

In reading, we will overview informational and narrative nonfiction texts. We will review summarizing narrative nonfiction using story elements, and finding main ideas in informational nonfiction. In writing, we will continue working on our informational books by researching an animal, finding main ideas we want to teach about, and working through the writing process.

Social Studies 

Next week, we will continue practicing our map skills by looking at map grids and comparing maps and globes. We will show our learning by creating our own maps to wrap up the unit.

Ms. Martin's Newsletter

November 8th-12th

 

Upcoming Dates

November 11th - Veteran's Day

November 22nd-26th - Thanksgiving Break

Veteran's Day

We are excited to acknowledge and celebrate our veterans next week. In lieu of a ceremony this year, our Cub Scouts from Pack 850 will greet our learners in the morning and several will help present on our morning announcements at 7:45 AM. Our morning announcements can be accessed using our KTEX Youtube Channel. Click here to access.

We also would love for you to email us pictures of any family or friends that are veterans in order for us to include them in our video. Please send any pictures to jmartin@coppellisd.com by noon on Wednesday, November 10th.

Headphones and Charged iPads

Now that we are in the swing of things we are using our iPads daily.  Please help remind your child to charge their iPad each night.  Also, we are using our headphones daily as well.  Many of the kiddos are in need of a set that they can keep at school. We have already been through quite a few sets of the earbuds. :)

Yearbook photos

If you would like to submit pictures that could potentially be used in our 2021-2022 year click on the link below to submit them!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/uZRPJqc4FU5NvejT8

November Lunch Menu

 

Math 

We have boldly stepped where every 3rd grader has gone before: into the final frontier of division! We will be practicing representing division (recognizing division on a number line, repeated subtraction, equal groups) and solving division equations and division word problems in this upcoming week. We have decided to devote time in each math class next week to our 3rd graders learning their 3s and 4s facts. Flashcards at home are a great way to practice! Also, we will use Reflex to determine who has learned their basic multiplication facts to 10, which is reported on the next report card. The kiddos work on Reflex here at school every day; at-home use is also permitted. We will continue to practice the songs, counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s, and the 9s trick. #9sfactsareamazing 

If you’re interested in hearing the skip counting songs, click here to view the video!

Science 

Well our past week was wild and crazy so we didn’t get to our Forces game.  We are moving it to this upcoming week!  

Reading/Writing 

In reading, we will be continuing our nonfiction unit by continuing to explore narrative nonfiction and how to infer main ideas. In writing we will begin to transition to writing our own informational paragraphs.

Social Studies 

Next week, we will be kicking off our new maps unit. We will be exploring what maps are and how we can use legends and compasses to help read maps.

Ms. Martin's Newsletter

November 1st-5th

 

Upcoming Dates

November 22nd-26th - Thanksgiving Break

Headphones and Charged iPads

Now that we are in the swing of things we are using our iPads daily.  Please help remind your child to charge their iPad each night.  Also, we are using our headphones daily as well.  Many of the kiddos are in need of a set that they can keep at school. We have already been through quite a few sets of the earbuds. :)

GT information from Mrs. Bass

Yearbook photos

If you would like to submit pictures that could potentially be used in our 2021-2022 year click on the link below to submit them!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/uZRPJqc4FU5NvejT8

Thanksgiving Baskets

Every year St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Coppell provides Thanksgiving baskets with supplies to cook a turkey a dinner to those in need. If you could benefit from this assistance, please click on the link below and fill out the Google form as accurately as possible. By completing this form you understand this information will be shared with St. Ann’s Catholic Church for distribution of your basket. Please fill out this form no later than October 25th, 2021. Thank you!

 

https://forms.gle/Bw2a811aSEtZwNfv6

November Lunch Menu

 

Math 

Next week, we will use the standard algorithm to multiply 2 digit by 1 digit numbers. This is where they write the 2 digit number on top of the 1 digit number (place values lined up, of course) and just multiply. The rhyme for this is bottom, top, bottom, side, THAT IS HOW WE MULTIPLY. We will also start learning about division.

Science 

We will finish up our Energy and Motion unit with exploring Friction.  They will also showcase their understanding of motion and energy by creating a game that incorporates a push, pull, friction and gravity.

Reading/Writing 

In reading we will continue our nonfiction unit by exploring by discussing and exploring how narrative nonfiction differs from informational nonfiction. In writing we will kick off our informational writing unit by creating a miniature informational book.

Social Studies 

In social studies we will wrap up our government unit by overviewing levels of government and historical documents.

Ms. Martin's Newsletter

October 25th-29th

Upcoming Dates

October 25th-29th - Red Ribbon Week

*Details Below*

November 22nd-26th - Thanksgiving Break

 Red Ribbon Week - October 25th-29th

We celebrate National Red Ribbon Week in honor of Enrique Camarena, a fallen DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) Agent, who risked his own life in the battle against illegal drugs. The Red Ribbon is a symbol used to help us remember to make healthy choices for our bodies and to "say NO to drugs!" We will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week during the week of October 25th-29th with the national slogan Drug Free Looks Like Me

GT information from Mrs. Bass

Yearbook photos

If you would like to submit pictures that could potentially be used in our 2021-2022 year click on the link below to submit them!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/uZRPJqc4FU5NvejT8

Thanksgiving Baskets

Every year St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Coppell provides Thanksgiving baskets with supplies to cook a turkey a dinner to those in need. If you could benefit from this assistance, please click on the link below and fill out the Google form as accurately as possible. By completing this form you understand this information will be shared with St. Ann’s Catholic Church for distribution of your basket. Please fill out this form no later than October 25th, 2021. Thank you!

 

https://forms.gle/Bw2a811aSEtZwNfv6

October Lunch Menu

 

Math 

Next week will see us continue solving multiplication word problems, but we will add the MULTISTEP word problem! For instance: James had 4 bags of basketballs. Each bag had 2 basketballs, then he bought 5 more basketballs. How many does he have now?

We will also begin learning how to multiply 2 digits by 1 digit. We will start by using the distributive property and area models, with the standard algorithm coming the week after. Your third grader is amazing and can handle these big math skills! *We will use Reflex to measure whether or not your child has mastered his or her multiplication facts to 10. We use Reflex at school, but feel free to have your kiddo practice it at home as well. This standard is reported out on the next report card in December.

Science 

Next week we will explore the forces of gravity and magnetism and how they act on objects. 

May the force be with you...still!

Reading/Writing 

In reading, we will be overviewing the main idea and how to teach what we learned in our nonfiction text to others. We will also begin to explore fact versus opinion in nonfiction writing. In writing, we will wrap up our narrative stories and introduce our new expository writing unit.

Social Studies 

In social studies, we will be continuing to explore levels of government. We will continue our learning of government by looking through various historical documents and discussing their importance to US government.

Ms. Martin's Newsletter

Snapshots of 3rd grade