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Monday, October 30th
- Guyot Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
- Kalis Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
- Warneck Special Class: Music
Tuesday, October 31st
- No Backpacks today
- Halloween Parade, 10:00am
- Half Day-Students dismissed at 11:30am
- Guyot Special Class: Art
- Kalis Special Class: Music
- Warneck Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
Wednesday, November 1st
- Metropark’s “Three Fires” Presentation
- Guyot Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
- Kalis Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
- Warneck Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
Thursday, November 2nd
- Weekly Homework ,”Friends Go Shopping” due
- Guyot Special Class: Music
- Kalis Special Class: Media Technology (Computers)
- Warneck Special Class: Art
Friday, November 3rd
- Vocabulary Quiz
- Comprehension Quiz
- Book Fair Preview Day
- Guyot Special Class: Physical Education (Gym)
- Kalis Special Class: Art
- Warneck Special Class: Media Literature (Library)
English Language Arts
In third grade we will use an anchor text for 2 weeks. In the first week, students will use the text to build vocabulary knowledge as well as utilize comprehension strategies to understand the text. Both vocabulary knowledge and understanding of the text will be assessed on the first Friday. The second week will focus on spelling, grammar, and writing skills. Spelling words and grammar will be assessed on the second Friday of our story. In addition, students will explore phonetic patterns each week. Please note that vocabulary words are listed in the graphic below.
**Weekly Homework**
This homework assignment was sent home Friday, October 27th. Please stress the skills of reading the passages and looking back in the story to answer the questions. Thank you!
**Edmentum**
Third grade’s focus is earning trophies as students navigate their learning path. Students are encouraged to earn 2 trophies in the area of reading. Trophies are earned by completing a Progress Check with 80% or higher. Students know how to check if they met their trophy goal.
Big Ideas Math Chapter 5: Patterns and Fluency
In this chapter, your student is learning about patterns and fluency. We are using multiplication tables to solve problems and find patterns. One way to find numbers to work with is a number hunt! Look for numbers and groups of items in real life as a reason for using a multiplication table.
• Print out a copy of the multiplication table with factors 1 through 10. Challenge your student to find numbers in everyday life that are listed on the multiplication table. For example, your student might say that there are 63 students in third grade. Ask your student, “What is the quotient of 63 divided by 7?” On their multiplication table, ask them to find 63 in the row of 7. Then ask, “In what column is 63?” Have them explain how this helps them find 63 ÷ 7.
• Make it fun for your student! Challenge them to find several numbers in everyday life. Then, ask them a multiplication or division question related to each number. Encourage them to then solve the question using their multiplication table. For every question they answer correctly, color in the number they found. Consider rewards for correct answers.
• Point out the bicycle rack at your local park. Ask, “How many wheels do these bikes have?” Encourage your student to think of how they can use their multiplication table to answer the question.
• Encourage your student to look for patterns in the multiplication table. Ask, “Which numbers are the same? Do they have the same or different factors? What can you conclude?”
By the end of this chapter, your student should feel confident using a multiplication table and using patterns to solve problems. Encourage your student to use their multiplication table to solve multiplication and division questions. Have a great time scavenger hunting!
Reflex Math
Please remember that mastery of multiplication and division facts is the goal for the end of third grade. The report card will be marked accordingly. Students should be completing a session of ReflexMath daily. We try to fit it in during the school day, but this is not always possible. Please remind your child after school in case it hasn’t been completed yet for the day. So far, here are the classroom stats:
Kudos to Amelia S. for earning 100% fact fluency on her addition/subtraction facts. She has graduated on to the multiplication and division program. Keep up the great work!
Also, congratulations to Ava F., Lily S., and Nola J. They have each mastered their multiplication facts up to 12s and have earned their Prodigy login info. Way to go, girls!
Guidelines for Cold Weather Gear
In an effort to keep our students safe and healthy, please plan to send your child to school with the following gear based on morning temperatures. Please keep in mind that we do have an outside recess in the morning when the temperatures are much chillier than later in the day.
Pictures of the Week
