November 27th - December 1st

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 working on fluently recalling multiplication facts 0 to 12. Learners will be making connections between their math facts and concrete representations of facts  to model and solve contextual multiplication situations. Please make sure that your child is continuing to practice their multiplication facts.

Homefun: Reflex Math TWO times a week for FIFTEEN minutes

Language Arts

In reading, learners will explore the elements of Drama. They will begin by understanding the vocabulary, and then moving into a reader's theater unit. In writing, learners will begin an expository writing on the historical American that they have been researching in Social Studies. They will also take a spelling pretest and get their new lists. The next spelling test will be Friday, December 8th.

Homefun: RazKids TWO times a week for FIFTEEN minutes and practice spelling words. 

Science

In science, learners will research natural disaster (rapid changes in the Earth's surface such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, landslides, floods) and design a survival guide (on a poster or as a presentation) that explains what is happening and the best way to to survive it. Major focus will be on studying soils!

Social Studies

In social studies, learners will begin to research various heros, scientists, entrepreneurs, and inventors to learn how they have impacted our communities in different ways.

Calendar

November 20th - 24th - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
December 1st - LAST Fall Texan Town
December 7th - Jingle Bell Run - Third Grade @ 10:20 am
December 7th - Dallas Symphony at TCE
December 14th - Class Holiday Parities @ 2:00 pm
December 15th - Early Released

Announcements

Toy Drive

The first graders at Town Center are partnering with the Coppell Lions club to collect new toys to donate to local families this holiday season! Please bring in new toys any time between November 27th and December 14th. Thank you for your generosity!

Character at TCE

Citizenship Quality: Caring
Life Principal: Caring

Town Center Common Courtesy: Hold the door for people.

November 13th - 17th

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 working on fluently recalling multiplication facts 0 to 12. Learners will be making connections between the concrete representations of facts in second grade to memorizing and fluently recalling multiplication facts. Please see note in last weeks blog regarding memorizing/practicing multiplication facts at home.

Homefun: Reflex Math TWO times a week for FIFTEEN minutes

Language Arts

In reading, learners will finish up the figurative language and elements o poetry unit in preparation for the Poetry Slam. This week they will be exploring free verse poetry, and will also read and respond to a few poems. In writing, learners will write about things that they are thankful for to show gratitude. Learners will get new spelling words after Thanksgiving break.

Homefun: RazKids TWO times a week for FIFTEEN minutes and practice spelling words. 

Science

In science, learners will begin to investigate earthquakes and volcanoes, including how they change the Earth's surface, how they are caused, and how tsunamis are related.

Social Studies

In social studies, learners will begin to research various heros, scientists, entrepreneurs, and inventors to learn how they have impacted our communities in different ways.

Calendar

November 13th - Spring Creek BBQ Spirit Night @ 5:00 p.m.
November 13th-17th - Canned Food Drive
November 17th - Poetry Slam (times/invitation below)
November 20th - 24th - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Holiday

Announcements

Coppell ISD Family Feast Drive

For 14 years, CISD has collected food for families in need around Thanksgiving. Mark your calendars to donate canned foods or non-perishable foods from Monday, November 13th - Friday, November 17th for the CISD Family Feast Drive! You may also make an online donation here. When you make your donation, you can choose Town Center by scrolling down the page as you make donation. Last year, CISD collected 12,397 pounds of food and $13,708 for a total of 52,454 nutritious meals for those in need in North Texas.

Poetry Slam

Turkey Trot

Our learners will be participating in our next fun run, the Turkey Trot, on Friday, November 17th. 3rd grade will be out on the track from 10:20-11:10 if you would like to come and cheer on your runner or join in by walking or running the track. Please make sure to check into the front office prior to attending the Turkey Trot!

Character at TCE

Citizenship Quality: Cooperation
Life Principal: Gratitude

Town Center Common Courtesy: Always say, "thank you" when given something. When you receive something, do not insult the gift or the giver.

November 6th - 10th

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,  a glimpse at our week in pictures!

What are we learning?

Math

In math, learners will begin working on fluently recalling multiplication facts 0 to 12. Learners will be making connections between the concrete representations of facts in second grade to memorizing and fluently recalling multiplication facts. Please see note below (in announcements) and in your child's binder regarding multiplication facts.

Homefun: Reflex Math TWO times a week for FIFTEEN minutes

Language Arts

In reading, learners will continue to look at figurative language and elementary of poetry. This week they will be exploring couplet, limerick, and haiku poems. In writing, learners will write imaginaive stories from picture prompts. They will take a spelling test over the CV/VC pattern on Friday.

Homefun: RazKids TWO times a week for FIFTEEN minutes and practice spelling words. Spelling test on Friday, November 10th. 

Science

In science, as scientitst we will be exploring Marvelous Machines: Making Work Easier! Learners will work through the Engineering Design Process as they travel through, assembly line, pulley, wheel and axle, inclined plane, and lever stations.

Social Studies

In social studies, learners will begin to research various heros, scientists, entrepreneurs, and inventors to learn how they have impacted our communities in different ways.

Calendar

November 7th - 3rd Grad Program @ 6:00 p.m.
November 10th - Veteran's Day Ceremony @ 9:00 a.m.
November 13th - Spring Creek BBQ Spirit Night @ 5:00 p.m.
November 20th - 24th - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Holiday

Announcements

Third Grade Program

The third grade program is this upcoming week. In honor of Veterans' Day, the theme will be 'Citizenship'. Mr. Miller has been making connections in the music room to how to be a good citizen of the community, state, country, and world. Each class will showcase a poem and song pertaining to each one of these areas.

The following is what will be asked of each 3rd grade specials class to wear for the performance:

3A: Black or red or a Coppell high school shirt with jeans
3B: Dressed in red, white, and blue with jeans
3C: Dressed as a cowboy and/or "Texas Themed" with jeans
3D: Dressed in blue or green with jeans
3E: Please follow the dress code of your specials rotation!

If you have any questions, please feel free to email Mr. Miller at pmiller@coppellisd.com.

Performances will be at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 7th. There will be a dress rehearsal on Tuesday morning at 8:15 a.m.

Classroom Help in Math

As we learn and practice our multiplication and division facts we'd love some parent helpers that would be willing to work with learners! We'll provide multiplication flash cards and multiplication/division games for you to practice and play one-on-one or in a small group outside the classroom. All you have to do is show up!

You must have a background check on file for THIS school year if you would like to help: Here is the link to the background check (click here).

3A Parents Sign-up Here
3B Parents Sign-up Here
3C Parents Sign-up Here
3D Parents Sign-up Here
3E Parents Sign-up Here

Classroom Help in Reading

If you are interested in helping out in the classroom we would love your help in reading. We would love weekly volunteers to come in and work with a small group of students with reading. You will be pulling a small group of students into the hallway to read and practice comprehension strategies. We will provide the books and the activities all you have to do is show up!

You must have a background check on file for THIS school year if you would like to help: Here is the link to the background check (click here).

3A & 3B Sign-Up
3C, 3D, & 3E Sign-Up

Multiplication Fact Masters

Today your child will be bringing home a note outlining our upcoming multiplication facts unit/expectations. We know that learning multiplication facts can be a tedious task for students, but we also know that committing these facts to memory will help them be more efficient in math not only this year, but for the years to come. All students need to be practicing their facts at home for the next two weeks and over thanksgiving break as often as possible. Starting this week, your child will be assessed on facts for 0 to 12. We will assess them through various methods including timed tests, flashcards with the teacher, or calling them out orally. We may assess students as a whole group or individually. To master facts for a certain number, students must be able to recall the facts quickly and confidently. 

While we are working on mastering our facts in school, your child will need to spend time outside of school as well. We are happy to send home flashcard sets if your child needs to create flashcards. Please just let your child's math teacher know. They can also try the flashcards at tinyurl.com/mathmagiciantestreview or tinyurl.com/multiplicationfacttable. Please note that tinyural.mathmagiciantestreview does not work on Internet Explorer. It will work on Firefox or Chrome. 

Character at TCE

Citizenship Quality: Cooperation
Life Principal: Common Sense

Town Center Common Courtesy: There is a napkin provide for the purpose of cleaning your fingers.

Take a look at our week!