Friday, August 24, 2018

Third Grade News - August 24, 2018

This coming week, students will be NWEA testing each morning in Math, Reading, Language and Science.  Please help your child be to school on time, get a good night’s sleep and eating a breakfast either at home or at school.

What we have done:
We had an awesome first full week of school.  Students are continuing to learn the procedures and expectations.  We have been building our reading and writing stamina.  In Math we are working on different strategies to solve for the unknown number in multiplication and division problems.  Below you  will find what will be happening next week.

ELA:
We are starting an author study on Patricia Polacco reading Thunder Cake this week.  We will be using different strategies to dig deeper into the book throughout the week.   

Math:   
We are continuing to use strategies with multiplication and division problems.  If you notice your child struggling with a concept, please help them with the practice sheets they bring home.                                                                                                         
Content:
Students will be learning about the impact Westward Expansion had on Native Americans.
Other Information:
Please have your child read at home each night to practice their reading skills.  You can ask them questions about the book they are reading giving you the who, what, where, when, why and deeper questions what if, what did the author want you to learn, etc. 

Important Dates:
Sept. 3:        Labor Day - No School
Sept. 7: Grandparents Day 12:00-1:00
Sept. 14:       No School - Teachers’ PD

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