Saturday, January 29, 2022

January 31st-February 4th

Upcoming Dates

January 30th - Mrs. Shelby's Birthday
February 14th - Valentines Day Party
February 16th - Miss McFarling's Birthday
February 18th - No School
February 21st - No School - Weather Day
March 3rd - Class Pictures
March 10th - Open House
March 11th - Early Release
March 14th-18th - Spring Break - No School




Valentine's Party

Our class Valentine's Day party will be on Monday, February 14th @ 2:00 pm. Please have your child address a valentine's card to each child in their homeroom. The names will be emailed out, as well as a hard copy will be coming home. You may attach a small treat to the card (if you would like) but please make sure all treats are peanut/tree nut-free. 

All elementary campuses will be able to have the 1-2 assigned PTO room parents attend and run the parties on February 14th. No other parents or visitors will be able to join that day.


Please see the following from Ms. Matlock...

All children will participate in the Play It Safe lessons in February, unless parents OPT OUT.


New Positive Covid-19 Case Reporting Procedure

A big thank you to our families for communicating positive student Covid cases to us. In order to help streamline the communication process for both families and our campus nurse, please fill out the following Google Form if your child receives a positive Covid-19 test. The form information goes directly to our campus nurse. https://forms.gle/VUex3RUqzgtsNa716


Once our nurse has received the form from a family, she will reach out to them during school hours to discuss a return date to school and any questions they may have.


Headphones/Earbuds

Please ask your child if he or she has working headphones or earbuds for school. If not, please send some to school. We are out of earbuds from the school supply packs and have checked with Ms. Martin about buying class sets. Due to cost, it is not possible at this time. 



Yearbook photos


Scientist of the Week Schedule

Please make sure to check here to see when your child's assigned week is.  If they haven't signed up and would like to, just send Mrs. Shelby or Mrs. Naughton an email and we will get them added.

 


Math 

We are currently looking at Wednesday to be the big day for your kiddo to show what he or she knows about all things area and perimeter; the post test for area and perimeter is here! This includes how to find the area of a rectangle and/or square, how to find the perimeter of any shape, how to find the unknown side when given the perimeter, how to decide if a problem is looking for area or perimeter, and how to find the area of a composite shape. At the end of next week, we will begin our GEOMETRY unit! 2D shapes! Polygons! Lots of new vocab! Exciting, isn’t it? Stay tuned…


Science 

In Science we will begin our new Unit on Patterns in the Sky. We will start by learning about the Sun and how it effects the Earth and Moon.

Reading/Writing 

In reading we will continue our character traits unit by studying plot elements and how characters fit into the story. In writing we will learn how to gear our persuasive essays towards targeted audiences and develop strong reasons to support our opinions.

Social Studies 

In social studies we will explore spending vs. savings, unplanned spending, and how to use a budget to organize expenses.






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Friday, January 21, 2022

January 24th-28th

Upcoming Dates

January 23rd - Ms. Becker's Birthday
January 30th - Mrs. Shelby's Birthday
February 14th - Valentines Day Party
February 16th - Miss McFarling's Birthday
February 18th - No School
February 21st - No School - Weather Day
March 11th - Early Release
March 14th-18th - Spring Break - No School




Please see the following from Ms. Matlock...

All children will participate in the Play It Safe lessons in February, unless parents OPT OUT.


New Positive Covid-19 Case Reporting Procedure

A big thank you to our families for communicating positive student Covid cases to us. In order to help streamline the communication process for both families and our campus nurse, please fill out the following Google Form if your child receives a positive Covid-19 test. The form information goes directly to our campus nurse. https://forms.gle/VUex3RUqzgtsNa716


Once our nurse has received the form from a family, she will reach out to them during school hours to discuss a return date to school and any questions they may have.


Headphones/Earbuds
Many of the kiddos are still in need of a set of headphones/earbuds that they can keep at school. We have been through quite a few already. The kiddos have many times where they are watching a video or can listen to directions and/or books being read aloud to them.  Thank you so much for your help with this!


Yearbook photos


Scientist of the Week Schedule

Please make sure to check here to see when your child's assigned week is.  If they haven't signed up and would like to, just send Mrs. Shelby or Mrs. Naughton an email and we will get them added.

 


Math 

Area continues, and we’re gonna need our big brains for this concept! COMPOSITE AREA, comin’ in hot! A composite figure (for third graders) is a shape that combines a square and a rectangle, or rectangles and rectangles, or squares and squares. Next week, we will figure out the AREA of composite figures. This is a 4 step process: 1) partition the figure (split it into 2 separate shapes) 2) label the shapes A and B (and C if there are 3 separate shapes 3) find the area of shape A 4) find the area of shape B 4) add the areas together

This is a LOT for 3rd graders: multiplication, remembering all the steps, adding…this is always a big week for our kiddos!

Parent Resources - Area of Composite Figures Video Video #2

Science 

In Science last week we learned about natural resources and how important they are to us.  This week learners will be creating a flyer or commercial about the importance of WHY we should reduce, reuse, recycle and HOW we can do that at TCE and home.

Reading/Writing 

In reading we will continue our character traits unit by observing what our characters say, think, feel, and do to formulate theories about our characters. We will also begin exploring plot elements through “story mountains”. In writing, we will learn how to brainstorm ideas for persuasive writing.

Social Studies 

In social studies, we will learn about scarcity and how supply and demand affect consumers. We will overview old vocabulary and add to our economic words list.






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Friday, January 14, 2022

January 17th-21st

 

Upcoming Dates

January 17th - No School
January 18th - CISD Board Meeting @ 6 pm
January 23rd - Ms. Becker's Birthday
January 30th - Mrs. Shelby's Birthday
February 14th - Valentines Day Party
February 16th - Miss McFarling's Birthday
February 18th - No School
February 21st - No School - Weather Day




Headphones/Earbuds
Many of the kiddos are still in need of a set of headphones/earbuds that they can keep at school. We have been through quite a few already. The kiddos have many times where they are watching a video or can listen to directions and/or books being read aloud to them.  Thank you so much for your help with this!


Yearbook photos


Scientist of the Week Schedule

Please make sure to check here to see when your child's assigned week is.  If they haven't signed up and would like to, just send Mrs. Shelby or Mrs. Naughton an email and we will get them added.

 


Math 

Area = length x width baby baby!! Next week, we will begin to learn about area: the space inside. Words that mean “find the area” involve things that COVER such as wrapping paper, carpet, wallpaper, and paint. (Remember, perimeter words involve things that GO AROUND.) What is new for 3rd graders concerning area is that they will not just count blocks to find the area of rectangles and squares, they will use the formula of length x width. We will review counting same-size blocks stacked tightly and without spaces inside rectangles and squares, but they will use the formula quite a bit. While we can find the perimeter of any shape, here in 3rd grade, we will only learn the formula for area for rectangles and squares - length x width.

Parent Resources - Link 1 Link 2 Perimeter

Science 

Next week we will explore natural resources.  We will discuss that a natural resource is something that is found in nature and can be used by people. We will identify Earth’s natural resources…light, air, water, plants, animals, soil, stone, minerals, and fossil fuels.

Reading/Writing 

In reading, we are starting a new read aloud, Because of Winn Dixie.  We will be focusing on analyzing internal character traits by studying a character's thoughts, feelings, words and actions.  
In writing, we will begin learning how to write to persuade.

Social Studies 

In Social Studies, we will continue our economics study.  We will be adding to our important vocabulary words and comparing how education can influence career choices and hourly wages. 






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Sunday, January 9, 2022

January 10th-14th

 

Upcoming Dates

January 11th - PTO Meeting @ 6:00
January 17th - No School




Headphones/Earbuds
Many of the kiddos are still in need of a set of headphones/earbuds that they can keep at school. We have been through quite a few already. The kiddos have many times where they are watching a video or can listen to directions and/or books being read aloud to them.  Thank you so much for your help with this!


Yearbook photos
If you would like to submit pictures that could potentially be used in our 2021-2022 year click on the link below to submit them!


Scientist of the Week Schedule

Please make sure to check here to see when your child's assigned week is.  If they haven't signed up and would like to, just send Mrs. Shelby or Mrs. Naughton an email and we will get them added.

 

Math 

Happy New Math Year! We have studied several kinds of ways to organize data including line plots, bar graphs, pictographs, and input/output tables. We will continue to review these and answer questions using these charts and graphs as the year continues. 

Next week, we will begin our perimeter unit. In this unit, we will learn what perimeter means (the distance around), when to use perimeter (words that mean “find the perimeter” include frame, ribbon, fence, border, baseboards…all things that GO AROUND), and how to find the unknown side length when given the perimeter.  Embedded into this unit will be how to measure using a tape measure and a ruler. Please help us by working the word perimeter into your conversations as you drive along: “It would take us a long time to walk the perimeter of this building.”

Science 

In Science we will begin discussing Weathering and Erosion aka slooooooooooow land changes.  We will explore how Earth's surface changes slowly over time. 

Reading/Writing 

In reading we will kick off our character traits unit by discussing physical and personality character traits. In writing we will work on publishing our fairy tales by animating them.

Social Studies 

In social studies we are kicking off our economics unit. We will start off by discussing important vocabulary words and human capital.




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Friday, December 10, 2021

December 13th - 17th

 

Upcoming Dates

December 16th - Winter Parties 2pm
December 17th - Early Release @ 12:30
January 5th - Back to School





Headphones and Charged iPads
Now that we are in the swing of things we are using our iPads daily.  Please help remind your child to charge their iPad each night.  Also, we are using our headphones daily as well.  Many of the kiddos are in need of a set that they can keep at school. We have already been through quite a few sets of the earbuds. :)


Yearbook photos
If you would like to submit pictures that could potentially be used in our 2021-2022 year click on the link below to submit them!


Giving Tree and Canned Food Drive

Last Day is Wednesday, December 15th


Scientist of the Week Schedule

Please make sure to check here to see when your child's assigned week is.  If they haven't signed up and would like to, just send Mrs. Shelby or Mrs. Naughton an email and we will get them added.

 

Math 

Here are the high points for the merriest math of the year: the 2 weeks before winter break!

  • We are about to get down with analyzing analyzing analyzing some dataaaaaa! Pictographs, bar graphs, dot plots, frequency tables…it’s everything you’ve ever wanted to know and more about aaalllllll the kinds of data.

  • We are still using Reflex to assess whether or not your child knows his or her multiplication AND division facts 0-10. We are also assessing on Schoology, as Reflex has had a few issues, and we want to make sure our data is as accurate as possible. (We have been working with the Technology Department on getting Reflex off the Naughty List.) Your child practices multiplication and division daily at school, whether through Reflex or multiplication bingo, so they are not required to practice at home. However, there are more than 100 facts to learn fluently in order to earn MS (met standard) on the next report card that is completed in December (12/17) and sent home at the beginning of January.

  • Function Machines will be constructed on Monday, December 13, and we will use them that week to learn more about number patterns and relationships. Please send in your function machine supplies as soon as you can! Thank you!

Science 

In Science we will continue sharing out our survival guides.  

Reading/Writing 

In reading we will continue discussing theme and comparing and contrasting different folktales. In writing, we will continue writing our own fairy tales.

Social Studies 

In social studies, we will take time to look at different places that people live in. We will discuss how humans adapt to their environments.




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Friday, December 3, 2021

December 6th-10th

 

Upcoming Dates

December 10th - Early Release @ 12:30
December 16th - Winter Parties 2pm
December 17th - Early Release @ 12:30



Function Machine Supplies and Info

 

  1. Clean, dry, empty cardboard half gallon container (like for juice or milk

  2. Flexible cardboard (like an empty cereal box

  3. You can label them with your child’s name or we can

  4. If you have any extras you can send in, that would be awesome!

  5. If you cannot send in these supplies (especially the half gallon container), please let us know so we can secure an extra for your kiddo.

  6. Supplies are needed by Monday, December 13, as that is the day we will be using them.



Headphones and Charged iPads
Now that we are in the swing of things we are using our iPads daily.  Please help remind your child to charge their iPad each night.  Also, we are using our headphones daily as well.  Many of the kiddos are in need of a set that they can keep at school. We have already been through quite a few sets of the earbuds. :)


Yearbook photos
If you would like to submit pictures that could potentially be used in our 2021-2022 year click on the link below to submit them!


Giving Tree and Canned Food Drive


Scientist of the Week Schedule

Please make sure to check here to see when your child's assigned week is.  If they haven't signed up and would like to, just send Mrs. Shelby or Mrs. Naughton an email and we will get them added.

 

Math 

Here are the high points for the merriest math of the year: the 2 weeks before winter break!

  • We are about to get down with analyzing analyzing analyzing some dataaaaaa! Pictographs, bar graphs, dot plots, frequency tables…it’s everything you’ve ever wanted to know and more about aaalllllll the kinds of data.

  • We are still using Reflex to assess whether or not your child knows his or her multiplication AND division facts 0-10. We are also assessing on Schoology, as Reflex has had a few issues, and we want to make sure our data is as accurate as possible. (We have been working with the Technology Department on getting Reflex off the Naughty List.) Your child practices multiplication and division daily at school, whether through Reflex or multiplication bingo, so they are not required to practice at home. However, there are more than 100 facts to learn fluently in order to earn MS (met standard) on the next report card that is completed in December (12/17) and sent home at the beginning of January.

  • Function Machines will be constructed on Monday, December 13, and we will use them that week to learn more about number patterns and relationships. Please send in your function machine supplies as soon as you can! Thank you!

Science 

In Science next week we will be sharing our Fast Land change Survival Guides.  We can’t wait to hear about all the tips and tricks to surviving Earthquakes, Landslides, erupting Volcanoes and Tsunamis!

Reading/Writing 

In reading we will be discussing theme and comparing and contrasting different folktales. In writing, we will be writing our own fairy tales.

Social Studies 

In social studies, we will take time to look at different places that people live in. We will discuss how humans adapt to their environments.




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