October 1st - 5th

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!

Important Dates

October 5th - Fall Parent Conference Day
October 8th - Columbus Day NO SCHOOL!
October 9th-19th - Metrocrest Food Drive

October 22-26th - Red Ribbon Week

October 23rd - 3rd Grade Fall Picnic Auction Party

October 26th - Jack-O-Lantern Job and Dad's Camp Out

Announcements

Metrocrest Food Drive

Our TCE student council is partnering with Metrocrest Services to provide food donations for local families and senior citizens. The food drive will run October 9th-19th, and student council will have boxes at the end of each downstairs hallways that learners can place their donations in. This will be our only food drive for this year! 

Fall Conferences

Don't forget to sign up for a fall conference time using the sign up link that your learner's homeroom teacher sent out.

Raz Kids

The district has now added RAZ KIDS accounts for all elementary students in the district. With this being said, it means the old accounts we had set up just for TCE will be expiring, and new usernames and passwords will be given to students. We just wanted parents and students to be aware in case you are unable to log in this weekend for those of you who still utilize this program. New student usernames and passwords will be passed out next week. 

What are we learning?

Math

In math, learners will start time as part of the Numeracy to 100,000 unit. In third grade, learners are expected to tell time to the minute,  as well as calculate elapsed time. We will continue practicing addition, subtraction, and money skills in small groups and in our morning work.

Language Arts

In reading, learners will begin figurative language. We will focus specifically on Similes and Metaphors. We will discuss the impact that figurative language has on the texts and passages that we read.

In writing, we will continue to work on the conventions of writing. We will focus specifically on grammar and punctuation in writing.

Science

In science, learners will finish their career connection trade card for our Properties of Matter unit. Our career connection for this unit is Chemists. Towards the end of the week, we will begin our new unit of Force, Motion, and Energy. 

Social Studies

In social studies, learners will begin looking at historical documents. We will identify their purpose and dig into how they have shaped our nation.

September 24th - 28th

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

September 24th - Class Student Council Representative Elections
October 5th - Fall Parent Conference Day
October 8th - Columbus Day NO SCHOOL!
October 23rd - 3rd Grade Fall Picnic Auction Party

Annoucements

Curriculum Night Presentation 

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

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1HmsshO1zdDBPplokAJfT0Bcq2Ht5xOnWglCSKvtngnc/edit?usp=sharing

Fall Conferences

Don't forget to sign up for a fall conference time using the sign up link that your learner's homeroom teacher sent out.

Student Council Representatives
Third grade classes will have Student Council elections for their homeroom class on Monday, September 24th. The student council helps share students' ideas, interests, and concerns with teachers and school principals. They often also help raise funds for school-wide activities, including social events, community projects, helping people in need, and school reform. All students who might be interested in this responsibility are encouraged to run. We are asking that all students who would like to run prepare a speech explaining why he or she thinks they are a good candidate to represent their class on student council. After all candidates have read their speech, their classmates will vote on a student council representative for their homeroom class. We ask that candidates do not bring treats or incentives for the class, and just come prepared with their speech. We are so excited to hear some fabulous speeches from such great leaders!

Raz Kids
The district has now added RAZ KIDS accounts for all elementary students in the district. With this being said, it means the old accounts we had set up just for TCE will be expiring, and new usernames and passwords will be given to students. We just wanted parents and students to be aware in case you are unable to log in this weekend for those of you who still utilize this program. New student usernames and passwords will be passed out next week. 

What are we learning?

Math

In math, learners will continue the numeracy to 100,000 unit with the new topic of Money. We will review the value of coins and practice counting money. In third grade, learners are expected to count a collection of coins as well as dollar amounts. 

Language Arts

In reading, we will begin figurative language. We will talk reading with GRIT and use textual clues for unfamiliar words.

In writing, we will begin the process of developing a piece of writing, drafting, and revising. We will continue to work on grammar skills with mentor sentences. 

Science

In science, learners will be finishing up our Properties of Matter unit. We will finish discussing mixtures and make our own mixtures in class. We will be taking our post test over the unit, and close it out by researching careers connected to our unit of learning.

Social Studies

In social studies, learners will be able to explain how citizens impact the community and how most government officials are elected. This will go hand in hand with our classes electing a class representative for student council! 

September 17th - 21st

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

October 5th - Fall Parent Conference Day
October 8th - Columbus Day NO SCHOOL!
October 23rd - 3rd Grade Fall Picnic Auction Party

Annoucements

Curriculum Night Presentation 

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

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1HmsshO1zdDBPplokAJfT0Bcq2Ht5xOnWglCSKvtngnc/edit?usp=sharing

What are we learning?

Math

In math, learners will finish up estimating sums and differences. We will then move in to reviewing addition and subtraction. By the end of the week, students will practice addition and subtraction up to 100,000 using a variety of strategies including the standard algorithm.

Language Arts

In reading, we will be working on the comprehension strategy of retelling what we read. We are also working on comprehension checks and making higher level predictions. We started our Show Me Spelling program this past week and lists will soon be available on spellingcity.com for additional review.

In writing, we will be finishing up our beginning of the year writing prompt and continue with grammar talks. We are also reviewing what makes a good paragraph. 

Science

In science, learners will learn about changes in states of matter such as freezing, melting, evaporation, and condensation. We will specifically focus on evaporation and condensation through various experiments so that the students can see it first hand. We will be making observations and writing about our experiments.

Social Studies

In social studies, learners will finish up our unit on communities and cultures. They will be comparing and contrasting their culture with others in our class. Learners will also identify the basic principles of why the Constitution was created on Monday for Constitution Day. 

September 10th - 14th

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

September 10th - 14th - Book Fair in the Library
September 14th - Special Friend's Day 3rd grade @ 9:15-10:15am

September 14th - Fall Family Picnic @ 6pm
October 5th - Fall Parent Conference Day
October 8th - Columbus Day NO SCHOOL!
October 9th - 3rd Grade Fall Picnic Auction Party

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: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1HmsshO1zdDBPplokAJfT0Bcq2Ht5xOnWglCSKvtngnc/edit?usp=sharing

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. This week, we will specifically be focusing on rounding numbers through 100,000 to the nearest ten and hundred. We will also introduce estimating sums and differences. 

Language Arts

In reading, we will continue to work on making predictions about our reading. We will also continue to track our reading.

In writing, we will continue our beginning of the year writing prompt and work on the conventions of writing. We will also begin our grammar talks. 

Science

In science, learners will focus on being able to identify and describe what makes a solid, liquid, and gas. We will examine the similarities and differences, as well as investigate examples of each. Towards the end of the week we will start to learn about changes in states of matter such as freezing, melting, evaporation, and condensation. 

Social Studies

In social studies, learners will continue studying various cultures. We will also practice comparing and contrasting them.