200 club is in full swing!

Thank you so much to those who have donated to our classroom & grade level for treats for the kids! J We really appreciate the support and getting these kids AMPED UP for the STAAR test!

The STAAR test for Math will be MAY 9^th

The STAAR test for Reading will be MAY 10^th

We know ALL OF OUR STUDENTS will do their very best and are getting super excited about being members of 200 club! They have opportunities to start over every day too so practice at home with your homework and come ready the next day! J

SPRING PICTURE MONEY

Please turn this in ASAP. Final orders and money are due April 25^th. Remember, inside the packet is a form that lets you know how much each sheet is. Fill it out and bring it back if you decide to purchase!

5^th Six weeks coming to a close!

Please make sure your child turns in all his or her makeup work from absences! The 5^th 6 weeks ends this Friday so be sure to get any and all assignments to your teacher ASAP!

 

STEAMPOSIUM

This will be held this Saturday at the Curtis Culwell Center off of 190. If your child is participating, they will need to wear his/her shirt provided by Pearson (black shirt saying STEAMPOSIUM) along with jeans or jean shorts.

The 3^rd graders will demonstrate/show their car at 2:15 so PLEASE BE THERE AT 1:30. MS. LANE WILL WAIT FOR MRS. BUCKNER’S & MS> LANE’S PEOPLE AT THE FRONT ENTRY WAY!

Ms. Lane will be turning in all cars Friday evening and is looking forward to seeing PEARSON show what 3^rd grade can do in our Balloon Powered Car Event! J

 

HOMEWORK INFORMATION

Hey parents! We totally understand you and your child have a life outside of school! We think that’s AMAZING and love to hear about it. Your child will be having homework more regularly that will be coming home DAILY in his/her PONY notebook.

Please be aware that the homework that is given, is considered EXTRA PRACTICE for skills taught THAT DAY! J

Homework, as always, is due the following school day. We are so thankful to have such a wonderful group of supportive parents this year and appreciate your time and consideration in this!

Get Er’ Dun for the week!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6bpgfFQb1j9LXpRdGk5bGdqdDg/view?usp=sharing

 

Spring Pictures Due April 25^th!

Please turn them in quickly, if you choose not to purchase please send the pictures back to school. Thank you!

 

The easiest way to order is to select your favorites and pay online!

1.     Go to mylifetouch.com

2.     Log in with your Portrait ID and Access Code, located on your package insert.

3.     Select which sheets you want to purchase and pay online.

4.     Please return unpurchased portraits to your school.

 

 

 

NEWSLETTER/HOMEWORK SHEET COMBO BELOW!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6bpgfFQb1j9bnRKMU4yYWlKUjg/view?usp=sharing

 

 

We’ve made spring break last a little longer than we should have on this blog! Sorry for any inconveniences! We will begin posting again starting now, so thank you for your patience! J

This week will be a short week due to there being NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY MARCH 25^th. Please plan accordingly and have a wonderful Easter weekend with your family and friends!

The homework sheet and newsletter will from now on be on ONE SHEET! J We revamped it to make it easier for you to keep up with and we hope you like it. Let us know what you think!

Progress reports will be going home this Wednesday. Please sign the envelope and return to school with your child. This is always a good indication of their progress so far this six weeks! 3 more weeks to go and we will have the end of the 6 weeks. Remember, it is your child’s responsibility to turn in their missing/absent work. J

This week we will be studying the following:

Math	Reading	Writing	Science	Spelling
Fractions and multistep problems!	Inferencing and our novel study!	Persuasive essays & how to make them!	Ecosystems & organisms!	Prefixes un- re- dis-

 

Here is the new & improved weekly page

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6bpgfFQb1j9QXkxcUpQckpkbXc/view?usp=sharing

Welcome back!

We are almost finished with our 4^th six weeks! J It will be coming to a close next Friday, February 19^th so I hope everyone is working towards meeting their AR goals! J

 

Please remember that it is part of your child’s DAILY homework to read for at least 20 minutes nightly. This builds vocabulary, comprehension, confidence, and in turn helps them build their reading skills!

Our SPRING CONFERENCE NIGHT will be Thursday, Feburary 18^th. If your child’s teacher has sent home a reminder please sign up ASAP!

 

Our Valentine’s Day party will be for 20 minutes from 2:30 – 2:50 this Friday. Please send Valentines for the class. If anything else is needed a note will come home. J

 

VAL-O-GRAMS are due tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 9^th! Please send those in ASAP they will not be taken after tomorrow! J

 

Homework packet

 https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6bpgfFQb1j9VlBzd3poYjI5QTg/view?usp=sharing

Newsletter

 

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6bpgfFQb1j9cmZGMUswQnQ1ZTg/view?usp=sharing

 

 

Val – O- Gram

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6bpgfFQb1j9Z3hUYi1uczE4XzA/view?usp=sharing

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you for visiting us!

AR GOALS

This is the 4^th six weeks and it is almost time to be wrapping up their AR goals! Your child should be reading at least 20 minutes every night as a mandatory part of their homework! Please check your child’s AR progress by visiting this link. https://hosted108.renlearn.com/222196/

User name is S and your child’s lunch number. Password is your child’s network ID. J It is also very easy to set up your email alerts for your child when you sign in through this site. J

 

STAAR INFORMATION

There will be an informative meeting regarding the STAAR testing that your child will be taking this year for the very first time. This is crunch time. Your child’s teacher has worked all year to instill the skills and strategies into your child and the test will prove how well your child has grasped those skills. J No need to be nervous because we know everyone will try their best! J Please click the below link for more parent information about the meeting!

English

 https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6bpgfFQb1j9Z2RONVQ1bUdZajg/view?usp=sharing

Spanish

 https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6bpgfFQb1j9bHJFVDlHeDZqUVk/view?usp=sharing

Things going on this week…

Math – fractional parts of wholes

Reading – Summarizing & inferencing

Writing – using details with the 5 senses

Science – Earth’s natural resources & soil formation

Social Studies – Ground Hog’s Day

 

Homework packet

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6bpgfFQb1j9V1N6b0dYMW1yVm8/view?usp=sharing

Next week…

We will be having a math test covering fractions, 2X1 digit multiplication, and tables.

We will also be having a science test going over the layers of the Earth, landforms, and soil formations.

 

THANK YOU!

-The Third Grade Team

Thank you for visiting our blog for this week’s information! J

Please know that Monday, January 25^th grades will lock for progress reports. Please be aware that grades are inputted into our Skyward system and are available for you to view here.

https://skyward-gprod.iscorp.com/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsedugarlandtx/seplog01.w

Please keep up with your child’s grades so there are no surprises when progress reports OR report cards come home. J These will be sent home this Wednesday, January 27^th. Please sign the gold envelope under CYCLE 4 PROGRESS REPORT and send back to your child’s teacher.

 

Tonight, Monday. January 25^th, 2016 at 7:00 we have our 2^nd grade performance! We hope everyone will come and support our second graders! We know they have worked very hard and will do an amazing job! Afterwards there will be a PTA meeting. J

 

Friday, January 29^th is the last day for TALENT SHOW TRY OUTS! Please turn in your form ASAP to Mrs. Siburt. J GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

 

In curriculum news… This week we will be studying the following.

Math – Patterns & relationships in tables and beginning FRACTIONS

Reading – Sequencing, Problem solution, & synonyms/antonyms

Writing – Details in writing.

Science – Earth & Space

Social Studies – Challenger Disaster discussion

 
Here is another link to a GREAT resource that will be given about the upcoming STAAR test. This will be the first year your child will take the STAAR test, the more informed you are about it, the better your child will understand it! :)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6bpgfFQb1j9TlVhUjR6ckxwdXM/view?usp=sharing

 

 

Here is this week’s homework packet.

 https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6bpgfFQb1j9TFl1eXVGRVRoZXM/view?usp=sharing

Here is this week’s newsletter.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6bpgfFQb1j9aXpUd0xZWUFtQVk/view?usp=sharing

 

Please let us know if you need anything! J

 

Much love – the Third Grade Team

Creating our steam projects!

 

 

Planning it out by utilizing our blueprints!

 

 

 

Engineering at its finest!

 

BUILD BUILD BUILD!