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Thank you for taking the time to read our third grade blog. Make sure you are checking it weekly for calendar updates and what we are learning!

Important Dates

January 12th - TCE Robotics Competition
January 28th - Spring Creek BBQ Spirit Night!
February 6th - Field trip to FTW Museum of Science and History
February 19th - Read To Succeed Deadline

Announcements

Third Grade Students of the Week
January 11th, 2018
We are SO proud of these learners for being model citizens every day this week. They are so respectful, kind, and follow directions the first time they are asked. We are so proud of you!
3A: Samuel Park, 3B: Yugo Kagao, 3C: Madison Makil, 3D: Amy Chi , and 3E: Shreya Shah

Six Flags Read To Succeed

Your learner should have come home with a letter and reading log for the Six Flags Read To Succeed program. If your child reads 6 hours (360 minutes) and logs their reading (with a parent signature), they will earn a free ticket to Six Flags. This reading log is due back by February 19th to earn the Six Flags ticket. 

Don't Miss The Yearbook Deadline!

 Only one week left! It's that time of year to purchase a yearbook for your child. Yearbook cost was NOT part of the Trailpass this year, so the only way to purchase is through  balfour.com  at a cost of $25. 

You can also purchase an ad to appear in the yearbook to make this year extra special. Optional ads come in multiple sizes ranging from $15-$120.

We sold out for the last couple of years, so don't miss out! Yearbook sales end January 18, 2019. 

Parent Newsletter

Ms. Martin sends out a parent newsletter each week with many important announcements about TCE. Click here to check out this weeks newsletter.

What are we learning?

Math

In math we will be digging into our Perimeter and Area unit. The learners should have an understanding that perimeter is the space around a shape, and area is the space inside of a shape. We have covered how to find the perimeter of a shape (add up all of the sides), and will learn the formula to find the area of a rectangle this week (Area=Length X Width). We will also introduce composite figures and how to decompose them to find the area. We will also be working through our Middle of the Year benchmark assessments. 

Language Arts

In Language Arts this week we will begin our unit on Character analysis. We are beginning  our Middle of Year assessments. We will be reviewing previous spelling patterns and new patterns will pick up once assessments are finished.  We will also be reviewing non fiction text features in book clubs. 

Science

In Science we will continue our unit on Patterns in the sky.  Learners will be exploring the relationship between the Earth, sun and moon.  They will understand that the Earth revolves around the Sun and the Moon revolves around the Earth.

Social Studies

In Social Studies we are beginning out unit on Geography.  Learners will begin with exploring maps and globes and how they contain elements that assist in interpreting and creating maps.