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
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
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.
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
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!
Take a look at our week!
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