Friday, August 31, 2018

September 4th - 7th


Welcome to our third grade blog! Please check our blog each week to see what we are learning as well as an announcements and calendar updates for TCE and Third Grade!

Calendar

August 30th - Write-A-Check Begins
September 3rd - Labor Day; NO SCHOOL!
September 4th - PTO Meeting
September 6th - Picture Day!
September 10th - 14th - Book Fair in the Library
September 14th - Fall Family Picnic @ 6

Annoucements

PTO Grade Level Shirts & Spirit Wear
If you have not ordered a grade level t-shirt or wish to order any spirit wear from PTO, please purchase via the PTO website ASAP. The sales will continue until September 9th! https://towncenterpto.membershiptoolkit.com/bts_shop

Curriculum Night Presentation 
If you were unable to attend curriculum night, here is the presentation: 

Special Friends Day Visitor Sign Up
This year we are asking that parents fill in the link below to add the special friend that is coming with their child. This link will:
1. Give permission for the individual to attend the event
2. Expedite the sign in process by not going through the raptor system, which can take a lot of time. If you fill this out, you will be given a sticker at check in. 

Special Friend's Day

Please plan on joining us Friday, September 14th for a fun-filled day at Town Center! We have designated times throughout the day for "Special Friends" (family & family friends) to visit our learners' classrooms in order to see some of the great things they are learning and doing. Our campus book fair will also be open during this time. Click the link below to fill in the form.  

Special Friend's Day Visitor Sign-Up
In order to expedite the check-in process for our Special Friend's Day visitors, please fill in the form above  BY THURSDAY, SEPT. 13TH AT 10:00AM in order for us to quickly sign in the special friend and send them to meet up with your child.

What are we learning?

Math
In math, learners will continue representing numbers (up to 100,000) in multiple ways and compare and order them based on their place value. Learners will explain the relationship in the base-ten system, and represent this relationship using expanded notation. We will start back in the thousands place and work our way up to the hundred thousands. This week we will focus on representing numbers in expanded form, and comparing and ordering numbers. This content is building upon skills the learners already have, with higher place values. 

Language Arts
In reading, we are working on making basic and higher level predictions. We will also learn how to code our texts while we read. The reading challenge will come home for those who wish to participate.

In writing, we will be working on the conventions of writing and begin our grammar unit reviewing the parts of speech. 

Science
In science, learners will continue to investigate matter and it's physical properties. They will describe and classify objects based on the states of matter. 

Social Studies
In social studies, learners will continue our unit on communities and culture. We will be looking at what aspects make up our culture and taking a closer look at our own individual cultures. We will also be participating in a culture mind mission at the end of the unit. 

Friday, August 24, 2018

August 27th - 31st




Welcome to our third grade blog! It was a great first week in third grade!! We were able to establish our classroom communities and find happiness here at TCE. We are looking forward to all of the learning that will happen next week. Please check back on our blog each week to see what we are learning as well as an announcements and calendar updates. 

Calendar

August 30th - Curriculum Night @ 6:30
August 30th - Write-A-Check Begins
September 3rd - Labor Day; NO SCHOOL!
September 4th - PTO Meeting
September 6th - Picture Day!
September 10th - 14th - Book Fair in the Library
September 14th - Fall Family Picnic @ 6

Annoucements

PTO Grade Level Shirts & Spirit Wear
If you have not ordered a grade level t-shirt or wish to order any spirit wear from PTO, please purchase via the PTO website ASAP. The sales will continue until September 9th! https://towncenterpto.membershiptoolkit.com/bts_shop

What are we learning?

Math
In math, learners will begin representing numbers (up to 100,000) in multiple ways and compare and order them based on their place value. Learners will explain the relationship in the base-ten system, and represent this relationship using expanded notation. We will start back in the thousands place and work our way up to the hundred thousands. We will practice writing numbers in standard form, expanded form, word form, and drawing them using base 10 blocks. 

Language Arts
In reading, we will be working on continuing to set up our Readers' Workshop and establish routines. We will also begin our Reading beginning of the year assessments. 
In writing, we will continue to work on establishing our norms for Writer's Workshop and work on our stamina for independent writing. 

Science
In science, learners will investigate matter and it's physical properties. They will describe and classify matter, understand that heating and cooling can change the properties of matter, as well as how solids, liquids, and gases differ. 

Social Studies
In social studies, learners will discuss the reasons that people form communities and learn what needs a community has. 



Thursday, April 26, 2018

April 30th - May 4th


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 review topics covered this year and work on ports based on their individual needs and math goals.

Homefun: Reflex Math TWO times a week for FIFTEEN minutes


Language Arts

In reading this week, learners will continue research on a historical baseball figure that will tie into our field trip in May. In writing, learners will continue a unit of persuasive writing. The 30 book challenge reading log will be due on Monday, May 21st. If your child has misplaced their log, you may get a copy here.

Homefun: Packet due Friday, May 4th; Study for weekly spelling test; Razkids 2 times a week for 15 minutes


Science
In science, learners will investigate and compare how plants undergo a series of orderly changes in the diverse life cycle.


Social Studies
In social studies, learners will be creating products for a mock economic marketplace.

Calendar
May 4th - Texan town
May 5th - Ed Foundation Run to Fund
May 7th - 11th - Nurse Appreciation Week
May 11th - LAST Texan Town
May 14th - Math STAAR Test (no visitors on campus)
May 15th - Reading STAAR Test (no visitors on campus)
May 16th - No visitors on campus (5th Grade Science STAAR)
May 17th - Bluebonnet Blowout @ 1:30
May 18th - Field Day
May 21st - Field Trip to Frisco RoughRiders came
May 25th - CISD Night at the Ballpark
May 28th - No School
May 31st - Last Day of School - Early Release


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



Character at TCE


Citizenship Quality: Patience
Life Principal: Patience
Town Center Common Courtesy: Always be honest.

Friday, April 13, 2018

April 16th - 20th

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 review topics covered this year and work on ports based on their individual needs and math goals.

Homefun: Reflex Math TWO times a week for FIFTEEN minutes


Language Arts

In reading this week, learners will begin research on a historical baseball figure that will tie into our field trip in May. In writing, learners will continue a unit of persuasive writing. The 30 book challenge reading log will be due on Monday, May 21st. If your child has misplaced their log, you may get a copy here.

Homefun: Packet due Friday, April 20th; Study for weekly spelling test; Razkids 2 times a week for 15 minutes


Science
In science, learners will begin exploring structures and functions of plants and animals and how it allows them to survive and thrive in their environment.


Social Studies
In social studies, learners will be creating products for a mock economic marketplace.

Calendar
April 16th-20th - Librarian Appreciation Week
April 20th - Texan Town
April 20th - TCE Hoedown!


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 to the calendar below to see due dates and expectations for each week in the month of April. 



Character at TCE


Citizenship Quality: Effort
Life Principal: Temperance
Town Center Common Courtesy: Chew with your mouth closed, and wait until you are finished eating to talk.

Friday, April 6, 2018

April 9th - 13th

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 finish their unit on measurement focusing on differentiating between liquid volume/capacity and with and determining who unit of measurement is used when measuring that attribute. We will continue to use a variety of measurement tools to determine volume and weight, as well as using benchmark units to estimate liquid volume and weight.

Homefun: Homework packet due Friday, April 13th; Reflex Math TWO times a week for FIFTEEN minutes


Language Arts

In reading this week, learners will use clues from the text and their schema to draw conclusions about a passage. In writing, learners will begin a unit of persuasive writing. The 30 book challenge reading log will be due on Monday, May 21st. If your child has misplaced their log, you may get a copy here.

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


Science
Organisms and environments have been a BIG focus the past month in science. Your child should be able to describe patterns, cycles, systems, and relationships within the environments as we wrap up this unit.

We even experienced a first Breakout EDU in science this week which was the perfect collaborative, kinesthetic activity that reinforced are learning about the adaptations of animals. It was so fun watching your children problem solve and use their critical thinking skills while trouble shooting through the challenges they had to unlock the bird beak antidote!

Questions might look like:
- The source of energy for all the organisms in the food chain? (the sun)
- A student planted a flower in a pot filled with beach sand. The student planted a flower in a pot filled with beach sand. The student later sat that pot in the window and watered it twice a day. After two weeks, the plant turned brown and died. Explain why.


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


Calendar
April 10th & 11th - 4th and 5th grade STAAR testing; NO visitors allowed on campus/lunchroom
April 13th - Staff Development - NO SCHOOL for learners
April 16th-20th - Librarian Appreciation Week
April 20th - Texan Town
April 20th - TCE Hoedown!


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 to the calendar below to see due dates and expectations for each week in the month of April. 



Character at TCE


Citizenship Quality: Effort
Life Principal: Temperance
Town Center Common Courtesy: Chew with your mouth closed, and wait until you are finished eating to talk.

Friday, March 9, 2018

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."