Friday, February 16, 2018

February 19th - 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 work through self paced geometry ports focusing on classifying and sorting two-dimensional and three-dimensional figures. As well as identifying two-dimension figures based on present or absence of specific attributes.

Homefun: Homework packet DUE BY Friday, February 23rd; Reflex Math TWO times a week for FIFTEEN minutes

Language Arts

In reading, learners will begin their unit of study on folktales. They will record the folktale elements that they see in various fairy tales and fables. In writing, learners will write their final draft of their biography of a classmate.

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


Science
The games have begun!! We will be learning about several different winter sports, building games, and competing in our Winter STEM Games such as ski jumping, bobsled, hockey, curling, snowboarding and biathlon! These excellent engaging activities have been a big hit so far!

These activities helping our learners develop critical thinking and engineering skills. Learners are planing, designing, and executing their own ideas. After they have completed their activities and game, there is time for reflection on what worked and what didn't work. Let the games continue...


Social Studies
In social studies, learners will continue to learn how to describe map elements, discuss different regions of the U.S. and how humans adapt to their physical environment.


Calendar
February 19th - President's Day - NO SCHOOL for learners
February 22nd  - Engineering Night - 5:00-7:00 pm
February 23 - Jump Rope 4 Heart @ 10:20
February 23rd - Six Flags Read to Succeed DUE
March 5th-9th - Book Fair
March 6th - Picture day (Class and Individual)
March 6th - Breakfast, Books and Buddies (A-L) @ 7:20am
March 7th - Breakfast, Books and Buddies (M-Z) @ 7:20am
March 8th - Open House - 5:30-7:00 pm
March 9th - Shamrock Suffle @ 10:20


Announcements

Winter Design Challenge

Mrs. Berumen, our Library Media Specialist, has created a fun filled STEM design challenge this month! Please check out this link to see details on how your child can participate. Please note that the designs are due: February 23rd.

 Six Flags: Read to Succeed



Homework Calendar
We are going to slowly begin introducing homework papers in the month of February in addition to our weekly reflex math and raz-kids. Please refer the the calendar below to see due dates and expectations for each week in the month of February. 



Character at TCE


Citizenship Quality: Respect
Life Principal: Friendship
Town Center Common Courtesy: Greet others and make them feel welcome.

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