January 13-17, 2014

Dear Parents,

            We hope that the first week back to school after our break was a great one for everyone.  We can’t believe that we are going into our 2^nd week of the 4^th Six Weeks of the year!

            We have another very busy week ahead of us.  Today (Monday), you should have received your child’s report card.  Once you have reviewed their report card, please sign the envelope and return it to school.

            Our Awards Assemblies for the 3^rd Six Weeks will be Friday, January 17^th.  The assembly for PreK, K, 1^st and 4^th grades will be at 8:15.  The assembly for 2^nd, 3^rd, and 5^th grades will be at 9:00 AM.

            The deadline to turn in the field trip money and form for "The Spell of Sleeping Beauty" is Friday, January 17^th.

            Monday, January 20^th will be a Student and Staff Holiday in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  See everyone Tuesday, January 21^st!

 

This week we will be learning about:
Math- We will continue working on fractions. 

Reading- Our reading story for the week is Nacho and Lolita.  Our main skill for the week is THEME. 

Spelling/LA/Writing- In spelling we will be covering words that are plural.  In Grammar we will be working on linking verbs.

Science- We will continue working focusing on the Earth’s Surface.

Social Studies- We will be learning about Martin Luther King, Jr. and his contributions to the world.

 

Here is the link to our homework sheet for the week of January 13-17th:)

 https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4wt8zHnsTEseHZEVnhrRnQyNnM/edit?usp=sharing

 

Also, here is the link to a blank field trip form in case you have misplaced the form needed for Friday's deadline.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4wt8zHnsTEsZVRFdGFaTDIzVlU/edit?usp=sharing

 

Sincerely,

 

The 3rd Grade Team

January 6-10, 2014

Dear Parents,

            Welcome back to school! We hope that you and your family had a wonderful break! J

            We are jumping right back into our routine.  This week is the beginning of our 4^th Six Weeks. 

Your student will be getting their new A/R goal for the 4^th Six Weeks.  Please encourage your student to read daily.  When possible, please ask them to tell you about their book.

This Wednesday, January 8^th, is Pearson Night at CiCi’s Pizza at the Rowlett location.  Please come and support our school.

Friday, January 10^th,  Positive Proof will be visiting our campus. Information about this program was sent out before our break. 

      
 This week we will be learning about:
Math- We will be reviewing Area and Perimeter and introducing fractions. 

Reading- Our reading story for the week is Seven Spools of Thread.  The skills for the week are making inferences and drawing conclusions. 

Spelling/LA/Writing- We will be reviewing diphthong sounds “ou” and “ow” in Spelling.  In Grammar we will be working on the verbs “be” and “have”.

Science- We will take our Forces In Motion curriculum assessment and begin our Earth’s Surface study.

Social Studies- Our focus will be on time lines, research, and map skills.

 Here is a copy of our homework sheet for this week:)
https://drive.google.com/a/garlandisd.net/file/d/0B4wt8zHnsTEsTTJoa2VFanFCRTQ/edit?usp=sharing


Have a wonderful week:)

December 9 - 13, 2013

Dear Parents,

            WOW! What a crazy weekend it was, huh? “ICEMAGEDDON 2013”… J We hope you enjoyed your unexpected time off.

             Please don’t forget next Monday is our field trip. A reminder will be coming home later this week, so please be looking for it. Please make sure all permission forms are turned in. It’s going to be much so much fun!

            We have a busy schedule in the coming weeks…This week we will have our CiCi’s Family Fun Night on Thursday, so come out and show your Pearson spirit!!! Next Thursday will be our Holiday Party. Our fabulous PTA is providing all goodies and snacks, so please no extras. J Next Friday we will have early release, so please plan accordingly.

 

            We can’t believe it, but our 3^rd six weeks will be coming to an end next Friday. This means that all assignments need to be turned in by next Thursday. Please remind your student the importance of getting their work completed and turned in. AR goals will need to be met by next Thursday.

This week we will be learning about...

Math- Congruency, Symmetry, Area, and Perimeter

Reading- Making inferences and sequencing
Spelling/LA/Writing- Review writer’s process and transition words. Combining verbs with sentences
Science- Continue discussing forces in motion: push/ pull. Begin discussing types of energy: heat and mechanical/ light and sound.
Social Studies-Pennsylvania: how it became a state, the name of the capitol, etc.

Here is a copy of the homework sheet for this week:)

https://drive.google.com/a/garlandisd.net/file/d/0B4wt8zHnsTEsVDI4bHJPT1p1VHM/edit?usp=sharing

Have a great weekJ

December 2 - 6, 2013

Dear Parents,

            Welcome back! I hope you enjoyed the holiday break with your families!

A HUGE thank you to everyone that provided food for our Thanksgiving Feast! Everything was absolutely delicious and the kids really enjoyed themselves. Thank you to those of you who joined us at the feast as well.   Your help was greatly appreciated!!

             Can you believe we only have a few short weeks before we are out for Christmas break?! This means we are really going to be flying!! Please help your kiddo remember to take care of their responsibilities: homework, AR, graded papers, turning in completed assignments, etc.   Thanks for your help in advance with this.

            
This week we will be learning about...

Math-Geometry review: 2D/ 3D figures, quadrilaterals, edges, faces, sides, vertices.  Introduce congruency.

Reading- Analyzing text structure, review sequencing, inferencing,  and cause and effect.

Writing- Discuss the importance of pre-writing/ brainstorming. Creating imagery through use of descriptive language. Review present and future tense verbs.

Science-Introduce forces in systems. Explore properties of push and pull.

Social Studies- Read expository articles on George Washington. Use descriptive writing to describe the famous painting of Mona Lisa.

Spelling- Vowel team –oi, -oy

Here is copy of the homework sheet for this week.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4wt8zHnsTEsMkZrRkh4OGtEMEU/edit?usp=sharing

Have a wonderful week:)

November 18 -22, 2013

             It’s the start of a brand new six weeks! This means you will see report cards coming home. Please sign and return the envelope ASAP. Your child will also have a new AR goal for the 6 weeks. Please discuss this with them and what your plan is at home to encourage them to reach their goal. Students will only be successful if they are reading both at school and at home. They should have their library books every night and be ready to take a quiz the following morning. Thanks in advance for your help with this.

             Thanks to everyone who has donated to our Magic Show and our Canned Food Drive.  I know there’s a lot going on this time of year, but any contribution is greatly appreciated!

            3^rd grade is going on our first field trip of the year to the Dr. Pepper Skate Center in Plano!!!! This is such a fun trip for these kiddos to get to go on! Please have their permission slip and their money turned in by Monday, November 25^th. *They must have both of these items turned in or they will not be able to attend. If you would like to chaperone, you must have a background check on file. If you want to skate you can pay the $5 at the door. Please let me know if you have any questions about our field trip.

            Thank you for all of your continued support each and every day!

Here is a copy of the homework/spelling sheet for November 18 - 22, 2013.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4wt8zHnsTEsSmdSb0FKSHZCckk/edit?usp=sharing

November 4-8, 2013

Here is what we will be learning and completing this week:)

 
Math- Multiplication and Division with word problems, GISD Math Benchmark
Reading- Author’s Purpose, onomatopoeia, GISD Reading Benchmark
Writing- Controlled “r”, action verbs, elaborative writing with details
Science-Water- Hot and cold, GISD Benchmark
Social Studies- Career choices, history of a famous American-Will Rogers


Here is the homework link for the week.
https://docs.google.com/a/garlandisd.net/document/d/1Srlu-za3wXaZNW3Q6ezngjOkHw1hDJYGba92QPAkkSI/edit?usp=sharing

Quote of the week:
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” ~Nelson Mandela

 

 

 Have a wonderful week:)

 

October 28 - November 1, 2013

Dear Parents,

             We have started multiplication!  Please help your child study their multiplication facts every evening.  A multiplication chart was sent home in their Pony Notebook!  Flash cards are a great tool.  We have found them at Target for $1.00!  Please also check out www.multiplication.com as a resource to help your child study their facts!

            Halloween is this week!  As a friendly reminder October 31, 2013 is a regular standardized dress day.  Please leave ALL Halloween candy, costumes, and scary stuff at home.

            The second six weeks Progress Reports will be sent home Monday, October 28, 2013.  Please sign it and return to school.  

It is time for fall conferences!  A note was sent home last week regarding fall conferences.  Your Confirmation Note was sent home last last which included your day and time to meet for fall conferences! 

            Reading for AR is very important.  Each student has an individualized reading range and personalized goal to achieve their points for AR.  Students should be reading every night at home and then take an AR quiz the following day at school.  AR is part of their homework.   Readers are leaders!!!  Reading is FUN!! 

Here is a link to the homework sheet for this week.

https://docs.google.com/a/garlandisd.net/document/d/1SsPnvf8vwmF2BWJZanusf6VvvXoxytolf-o9oJbc5To/edit?usp=sharing

Thank you for your continued support!!!

                                               

Have a great week!