THIRD GRADE NEWS
Honesty is being truthful in what you say and do
No School Monday!! Presidents Day
Here Comes Week 25!
We hope that everyone had a restful weekend! This week we will be taking both the Reading and Math Interim! The Reading Interim will be on Tuesday and the Math will be on Thursday! Please make sure that all Chromebooks have been fully charged, they have gotten enough sleep, and they come to school ready to show us everything that they know!
Please make sure that you talk to your child about working hard in the classroom. Third grade is really needing to work on our listening skills and making sure that they are doing everything they can to succeed! Please reiterate the importance of school and all that they can and will learn! We love having you as a part of our team!
Edugence Help!
1. Classlink---> Edugence
2. On the left side of the screen click on Dist Asmt
3. Click on the orange words: Student Assessment History
4. Click on Interim to see these tests then ME (Math) or RE (Reading)
(You can look at any test that has been taken by clicking on the rest of the links!)
WHAT ARE WE LEARNING?
- We will use context to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
- We will make, correct, and confirm predictions.
- We will explain the author's purpose and message within a text.
Writing:
- We will create a response to a constructed response question.
Social Studies:
We will identify ways to earn, spend, save, and donate money.
We will create a simple budget that allocates money for spending and saving.
Math:
We will compare two fractions with like numerators.
We will compare two fractions with like denominators.
We will justify why one fraction is greater than/less than another.
Science:
We will explore the formation of soil by the weathering rock.
We will explain that rock can be weathered by water, wind, and ice.
- We will explore the formation of soil by the decomposition of plant and animal remains.
- We will record different types of soil that are located in different places.
STAAR and TELPAS online at home practice -
As we continue to prepare for our next round of Interim Assessments next month, please use this link to practice with your child at home.
1. Students will use the guest login.
2. Select the appropriate grade level.
3. Select 2022 STAAR Redesign Practice Tests
4. Select the Subject - Reading or Math
This practice is strictly for exposure to the testing format and tools. Though it will give you insight to how your student is doing if you explore with them! It is HIGHLY encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to practice.
The district has a google site with videos that show how to use the online tools. These were introduced to students before they took IA#1, but can be accessed here for review.
Check Out What's Happening in Third Grade! #ThrivingThirds
Using the word wall
Looking up words in the dictionary
Lucky winner of the Literary Lunch!
Meet your teachers!
Ms. Disney Humanities
Twitter: @disney_des
Ms. Osborne Math
Twitter: @DES_LOsborne
Mrs. Thomas Humanities and Science
Twitter: @leahmt3
Chromebooks!
Healthy Snacks... Healthy Brain!
PEANUT FREE SNACKS!
We want to be sensitive to some severe needs of some of our Dolphin family as we plan for the snacks we send to school. Please do not send ANY peanut butter or peanut containing snacks with your child!
Please pack a healthy snack for your child's afternoon snack! Foods such as carrots, yogurt, apple sauce, fruits, pretzels, etc are encouraged! This is a snack where your child can discreetly munch on without disrupting others. In other words, crinkling wrappers or snacks that leave residue behind should be avoided, especially with our new technology! Due to allergies, snacks will not be shared and due to efficiency of instructional time, we will not stop for snacking. They will be eating their snack along with completing their work.
Unhealthy foods such as chips, cookies, donuts, candy, etc. will not be allowed and we will ask your child to save it for home or lunch. If you have any questions, please email your child's teacher.
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Mark Your Calendars!
February 20:
- No School for Students
February 21:
- Reading Interim Assessment #2
February 23:
- Math Interim Assessment #2
February 28:
- Class Pictures and Spring Pictures
March 3:
- Friendship Day (During Specials)
- Open House (5-6pm)/PTA Movie Night (6-7pm)
March 13-17:
- Spring Break
March 20:
- Phase 2 Tutorials Begin
April 7:
- Bad Weather Day
April 10:
- Bad Weather Day
April 7:
- Early Release (11:45)
April 25:
- STAAR Reading (3rd-5th Grade)
April 27:
- STAAR Science (5th Grade)
May 9:
- STAAR Math (3rd-5th Grade)
May 19:
- Field Day
May 25:
- Last Day of School! Early Release at 11:45am
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Website: https://des.gcisd.net/
Location: 1932 Dove Rd, Grapevine, TX 76051, USA
Phone: (817)251-5700