Welcome back 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 determine the area of rectangles with whole number side lengths in problems using multiplication related to the number of rows times the number of unit squares in each row. Learners will also begin to explore find the perimeter of polygons or the missing length when given perimeter and remaining side lengths in problems.
Homefun: Reflex Math TWO times a week for FIFTEEN minutes
Language Arts
In reading, learners read various types of passages and learn and review strategies for answering multiple choice comprehension questions. The spelling pretest will be on Monday, lists will be sent home on Tuesday, and the test will be on Friday.
Science
In science, learners will identify the planets in Earth's solar system and their position in relation to the Sun by creating a mnemonic device to help recall the order of our planets.
Social Studies
In social studies, learners will learn how map elements assist in creating and interpreting maps.
Calendar
Calendar
January 31st - Yearbook Orders DUE
February 14th - Valentine's Party @ 2:00
February 22nd - Engineering Night - 5:00-7:00 pm
February 23 - Jump Rope 4 Heart @ 10:20
February 14th - Valentine's Party @ 2:00
February 22nd - Engineering Night - 5:00-7:00 pm
February 23 - Jump Rope 4 Heart @ 10:20
Announcements
Six Flags: Read to Succeed
Yearbooks
2017-2018 yearbooks are on sale now! You can order online (click here). Wednesday, January 31st is the last day to design an ad/order a yearbook for your child. There will be very limited extra yearbooks in the spring. Order TODAY!
Character at TCE
Citizenship Quality: Respect
Life Principal: Respect
Life Principal: Respect
Town Center Common Courtesy: Respect other students' comments, opinions and ideas.
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