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.

February 12th - 16th

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 begin classifying and sorting two-dimensional and three-dimensional figures and identifying two-dimension figures based on present or absence of specific attributes.

Homefun: Reflex Math TWO times a week for FIFTEEN minutes

Language Arts

In reading, learners will revisit biographies and autobiographies, and explain the similarities and differences between the two. They will also learn about 1st and 3rd person point of view. In writing, learners will interview a classmate, and there will also be a spelling pretest on Monday.

Homefun: Study for weekly spelling test, Razkids 2 times a week for 15 minutes, and the passage "Interview Great-Grandma Jones" (due Friday, February 16th). 

Click here for parent letter and digital copy of Interviewing Great-Grandma Jones.

Science

Let the 2018 Winter Olympics begin!! We will be learning about several different winter sports, building games, and competing in our Winter STEM Games! This excellent engaging activity will be a big hit! Please continue to send those toilet paper and paper towel rolls in.

These activities will help learners develop critical thinking and engineering skills. Learners will plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity and game, there is time for reflection on what worked and what didn't work. Let the games begin!

Social Studies

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

Calendar

February 14th -  Valentine's Party @ 2:00
February 16th - Reading Homework DUE
February 22nd  - Engineering Night - 5:00-7:00 pm
February 23 - Jump Rope 4 Heart @ 10:20

Announcements

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. 


 Six Flags: Read to Succeed

Valentine's Day Party

Our class Valentine's Day party will be on Wednesday, February 14th at 2:00 pm. If your child would like, they may make Valentines or bring cards. Please make sure he or she brings one each person in the class. A letter came home this week with a class list for your child's homeroom. Due to allergies please make sure all Valentine's treats are peanut/tree nut free. Students may decorate and bring hteir own box or bag from home to hold their Valentine's. You are welcome to join us for the party!

Character at TCE

Citizenship Quality: Respect
Life Principal: Forgiveness

Town Center Common Courtesy: If someone bumps into you, say "Excuse me" even if it is not your fault.

February 5th - 9th

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 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; Homework packet due February 9th.

Click here for link to digital copy of math homework packet!

Language Arts

In reading, learners will look at fiction and nonfiction texts to determine the Author's Purpose for writing them. In writing workshop, learners will continue to focus on writing narrative or expository pieces with strong introductions and conclusions. They will take a spelling pretest on Monday over consonant patterns, and recieve their new lists on Tuesday, The next spelling test will be on Friday, February 9th.

Homefun: RazKids TWO times a week for FIFTEEN minutes and spelling test on Friday.

Science

In science, learners will wrap up and review their study on the solar system.

Social Studies

In social studies, learners will be using their knowledge of map skills to create a map of their won using a legend, compass rose, grid, scale, etc.

Calendar

February 8th - PTO Meeting @ 8:15 am
February 9th - Math Homework 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

Announcements

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. 


 Six Flags: Read to Succeed

Valentine's Day Party

Our class Valentine's Day party will be on Wednesday, February 14th at 2:00 pm. If your child would like, they may make Valentines or bring cards. Please make sure he or she brings one each person in the class. A letter came home this week with a class list for your child's homeroom. Due to allergies please make sure all Valentine's treats are peanut/tree nut free. Students may decorate and bring hteir own box or bag from home to hold their Valentine's. You are welcome to join us for the party!

Character at TCE

Citizenship Quality: Respect
Life Principal: Courtesy

Town Center Common Courtesy: Take only your fair share.

January 29th - February 2nd

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.

Homefun: RazKids TWO times a week for FIFTEEN minutes and spelling test 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

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

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

Town Center Common Courtesy: Respect other students' comments, opinions and ideas. 

January 15th - 19th

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 use strategies and algorithms, including the standard algorithm, to multiply a two-digit number by a one-digit number. Strategies may include mental math, partial products, and the commutative, associative, and distributive properties.  Please make sure that your child is continuing to practice their multiplication facts, these are extremely important as we move into two-digit by one-digit multiplication.

Homefun: Reflex Math TWO times a week for FIFTEEN minutes

Language Arts

In reading, learners will begin looking at main idea in nonfiction books. In writing, learners will write their middle of the year assessment, and work on procedural writing. Our grammar focus this week will be on prepositions. In spelling, our new words will be following the VCCCV pattern. The spelling pretest will be on Tuesday, lists will be sent home on Wednesday, and the test will be on Friday.

Homefun: RazKids TWO times a week for FIFTEEN minutes and spelling test on Friday.

Science

In science, learners will construct models that demonstrate the relationship of the Sun, Earth and Moon, including orbits and positions.

Social Studies

In social studies, learners will begin their geography unit by discussing how map elements assist us in interpreting and creating maps.

Calendar

January 15th - MLK Day - NO SCHOOL
January 15th - LAST DAY TO ORDER YEARBOOKS!
January 19th  - Winter Texan Town
January 26th - Winter Texan Town

Announcements

Yearbooks

2017-2018 yearbooks are on sale now! You can order online (click here). Monday, January 15th 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: Self-Control
Life Principal: Dedication

Town Center Common Courtesy: Do not ask for rewards for good grades or behavior.

January 8th - 12th

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 the relationship between multiplication and division is realized and used to find quotients. Please make sure that your child is continuing to practice their multiplication facts.

Homefun: Reflex Math TWO times a week for FIFTEEN minutes

Language Arts

In reading, learners will be comparing and contrasting fiction and nonfiction text features, and beginning our middle of the year assessments. In writing, learners will be exploring the -eigh and -ought spelling patterns, and looking at conjunctions. 

Homefun: RazKids TWO times a week for FIFTEEN minutes and spelling test on Friday.

Science

In science, learners will be describing and illustrating the Sun as a star composed of gases that provides light and heat energy for the water cycle.

Social Studies

In social studies, learners will be wrapping up research and writing on historical figures.

Calendar

January 5th - First Winter Texan Town
January 9th & 10th - Practice STAAR
January 10th - Skate Night @ 6-8 pm
January 12th  - Winter Texan Town
January 15th - MLK Day - NO SCHOOL
January 19th  - Winter Texan Town
January 26th - Winter Texan Town

Announcements

Practice STAAR

This upcoming week, Tuesday (1/9) and Wednesday (1/10), third grade will take the practice STAAR test. With that being said, we want to reiterate that we are not testing for accuracy. The purpose of the practice STAAR is not to assess what our learners know, but to practice and prepare for what the test will look like. We want the practice test to be a low stress experience for our learners!

Skate Night

Come ROCK your CrAzY hAiR and ROLL to support TCE at Skate Night! Wednesday, January, 10th from 6-8 pm. 
Location: Interskate Roller Rink (1408 South Business 121 Lewisville, TX75067)

Yearbooks

2017-2018 yearbooks are on sale now! You can order online (click here).

Character at TCE

Citizenship Quality: Self-Control
Life Principal: Commitment

Town Center Common Courtesy: Remain seated while you eat.