April 7 - 11, 2014


Dear Parents/Guardians,

            Thank you for coming to school on Monday! We know it was marked on the GISD calendar as a “Bad Weather Day” so we are glad you came to make it up with us!  We will have April 18th off of school.

We have 9 days left until we take the STAAR test in Math and Reading! Please remind your child of their homework nightly! They will continue having homework in math and reading to practice for the STAAR.  Please go over your child’s homework with them and have them tell you the reason for their answer. Letting them teach you how to solve problems reinforces their understanding.

Please remember to check out our third grade blog here via our QR code. Scan this with your smart phone and this will take you right to the blog! J

             Please be sure to continue to read with your child nightly for at least 20 minutes. This is a vital part of their education and lives! J

We will be locking down for Report Cards on April 17th so be sure if your child missed any school that he/she turns in their work that was missed. J Be expecting your child’s report card home April 28th.

Here is a copy of our spelling/homework sheet for this week.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4wt8zHnsTEsWTR0dlRoN1dBXzQ/edit?usp=sharing

Sincerely,
The 3rd Grade Team

 

March 17-21, 2014


Dear Parents/Guardians,

            We hope everyone had a very restful and fun spring break! We are very happy to have everyone back and to continue our 5th six weeks. J

Please remember to check out our third grade blog here via our QR code. Scan this with your smart phone and this will take you right to the blog! J

            The 5th grading period has begun! Be sure your child is reading at least 20 minutes a day at home to build their AR averages and boost points too! J Please be reviewing your multiplication facts too! Having these multiplication facts known will be a huge tool that your child will use next year as a successful 4th grader.

            We have begun our 200 club for math and we are counting down the days to be successful on our test coming up April 23 & 24. Please be aware that your child should have homework in math almost every night. Please encourage your child to show ALL their thinking on their page! This is a huge asset to them when they take their test! J

 
This is what we will be learning this week!
Math- We will begin our 200 club and countdown to STAR. J
Reading- We will be discussing personification in our story Wilbur’s Boast this week.
Spelling/LA/Writing- We will be discussing and demonstrating using our dictionary skills, glossaries, etc. In writing we will begin our strong endings to stories with practice, practice, practice!
Science- We will continue our study of the Solar System and begin learning our planets in order and their categories!
Social Studies- We will be discussing the different branches of government and their roles in our society.
 
Here is a link to spelling list for the week.
 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4wt8zHnsTEsQ1MzMHptN2c4UFE/edit?usp=sharing
 
Sincerely,
The 3rd Grade Team

March 3-7, 2014

Dear Parents/Guardians

           Please remember to check out our third grade blog here via our QR code. Scan this with your smart phone and this will take you right to the blog! J

          The 5th grading period has begun! Be sure your child is reading at least 20 minutes a day at home to build their AR averages and boost points too! J Please be reviewing your multiplication facts too! Having these multiplication facts known will be a huge tool that your child will use next year as a successful 4th grader.

            Since there was no school on Monday, March 3rd due to the weather, we have postponed the talent show until further notice. Please be aware that if your child is participating in the talent show you will be notified of the new showing ASAP. J Thank you for your patience! 

            We will begin spring break starting Monday, March 10th – March 14th. We hope everyone will have a very restful, fun, and safe spring break this year! J As always parents we thank you for your support. Any further questions can be directed to your child’s teacher.
 
This week we will be learning about:
  • Math- We will be taking our math benchmark this week. This will be a review of what the students have learned this year in third grade so far.
  • Reading- We will be taking our reading benchmark this week. This will be a review of what the students have learned this year in third grade so far.
  • Spelling/LA/Writing- In writing we will be discussing showing feelings rather than telling. Spelling words we will discuss their meaning, and language we will be reviewing use of pronouns.
  • Science- We will be taking our science benchmark this week. This will be a review of all things learned in science this year so far.
  • Social Studies- We will be discussing the executive branch in our government!
 Here is a link to our spelling words for this week:)
 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4wt8zHnsTEsT2J5RWtXbkdLcTQ/edit?usp=sharing
 
Sincerely,
The 3rd Grade Team

February 17 - 21, 2014

Dear Parents/Guardians,

          We would like to thank everyone who contributed to our Valentine's parties last Friday.  We had a wonderful time!

          The Pearson Book Fair is in full swing this week.  The book fair will be open during our PTA meeting on Monday and also during our late night conferences on Thursday.                

          On Monday, February 17th, our wonderful 1st graders will be performing during our PTA meeting.  The meeting/performance will begin at 7:00p.m.
      
Our late night conferences will be Thursday, February 20th.  If you have not requested a time to meet with me, please do so as soon as possible.

The 4th grading period ends Friday, February 21st.  All student work is due to me by Friday.  Please make sure to ask your child if all of their work has been turned in. 

We will will be learning about:
  • Math- We will continue working on our measurement unit.  
  • Reading- Our reading story for the week is Animal Houses.  We will also be taking our 3rd Reading test this week.
  • Spelling/LA/Writing- In Writing we will be discussing showing feelings in characters rather than telling them. Grammar we will be working on subject and object pronouns.
  • Science- This week we will be studying “Energy From the Sun”.
  • Social Studies- We will be discussing important historical monument sand building in America.
Here is a link to our spelling words for this week:)
 
https://drive.google.com/a/garlandisd.net/file/d/0B4wt8zHnsTEsNEVfOWtfUlY2Z1U/edit?usp=sharing
 

Sincerely,
 
The 3rd Grade Team

February 10 - 14, 2014


Dear Parents/Guardians,
 
Monday, February 10th, Dr. Adolph Brown, an internationally-recognized speaker, will be presenting at Rowlett High School.  He will be having an open discussion about practical parenting skills. All district families are encouraged to attend one of his parent events. Doors open at 6 p.m. for a complimentary pizza dinner for the first 500 guests. Presentation begins at 7 p.m.

Please remember to return your conference note with your preferred time to meet with me about your child.  We can have a face to face conference or a phone conference during the time that is listed on the conference form.

             We wanted to let you know about a change in our spelling list.  We are incorporating words from other subjects.  The subjects include: Math, Social Studies, and Science.  This is a way to reinforce new vocabulary that we are learning during the week. 

Wednesday, February 12th is Pearson Night at CiCi’s Pizza at the Rowlett location.  Please join other Pearson families for fun and dinner.

            Friday, February 14th is Valentine’s Day.  We will be having our parties at 2:30PM.  A note went home last week requesting items for the party.  Please make sure to send the requested item by Thursday.
 
We will will be learning about:
  • Math- We will continue working on our measurement unit.  
  • Reading- Our reading story for the week is Penguin Chick.  Our main skills for the week are summary and sequencing.
  • Spelling/LA/Writing- Our focus in Grammar will be pronouns. In Writing, we will be discussing and including problem and solution in our stories.
  • Science- This week we will be reviewing for our Science test.
  • Social Studies- We will be studying the Weddell Seals of Antarctica. We will be focusing on main idea, geography and map skills during this week.

Here is the link to our homework sheet.
 
 https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4wt8zHnsTEsa3FWMGdseDdNSXM/edit?usp=sharing
 
Have a wonderful weekJ,

The 3rd Grade Team



February 3 - 7, 2014




Dear Parents/Guardians,

            It is time for our Spring Conferences!  Notes for available times have gone home with your student.  Please return the notes with your time preferences selected on the note.  

            A/R is an important part of 3rd grade.  Please ensure that your child is reading at least 20 minutes every night.  It helps build vocabulary and confidence in their reading ability. 

            Our first week of extended day was a success!  The students did a wonderful job and we are very proud of them.

            The last day to turn in forms for background checks will be February 7th.  You need to have a form completed if you would like to help in our classroom and assist us during field trips.

This week in class we will be learning:

Math- We will be working on measurement using customary and metric units.  
Reading- Our reading story for the week is Out of this World.  Our main skills for the week are Problem and Solution and sequencing.
Spelling/LA/Writing- In Spelling we will be learning about words that contain the soft “c” and “g” letters.  Our focus in Grammar will be irregular words.
Science- This week we will be studying “Water: A Natural Resource”.
Social Studies- We will be studying a famous American soldier and Statesman.

Here is a copy of our homework sheet for February 3-7, 2014.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4wt8zHnsTEsc3BlTW56cDB6U2M/edit?usp=sharing
           
Have a great week!
 
Sincerely,
 
The 3rd Grade Team

 

January 27 - 31, 2014

Dear Parents/Guardians,

            On Monday, January, 27th, is the first day of Extended Day.  If your child received a note requesting they come, please make sure that they attend.  Extended Day is Monday and Thursday of every week.  Please see the note for the specific dates for this tutoring.

Our PTA will be having a meeting on Monday, January 27th at 7:00 p.m.  2nd grade will also be performing.

            A/R is in full swing.  Please ensure that your child is reading at least 20 minutes every night.  It helps build vocabulary and confidence in their reading ability. 

This week we will be learning about:
  • Math- We will be reviewing and taking our Math CBA 
  • Reading- Our reading story for the week is Ramona and Her Father.  Our main skill for the week is Problem and Solution, as well as feelings and emotions found in the story. 
  • Spelling/LA/Writing- In Spelling we will be working on Homophones.  Our focus in Grammar will be main and helping verbs.
  • Science- This week we will be studying soil formations.
  • Social Studies- We will be discussing famous Americans who have influenced our country’s culture and community.
Here is the link to our homework sheet for the week of January 27-31st:)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4wt8zHnsTEsLU44T0ZxNzgyQmc/edit?usp=sharing


Sincerely,

The 3rd Grade Team
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