3rd Grade News
Summer 2018
Finishing Up the School Year
Below are a couple important dates to finishing out the year.
- Tuesday, May 22 - 3rd Grade Awards @ 9:00am
- Thursday, May 24 - Teacher Work Day (No School)
- Friday, May 25 - End of 4th 9 Weeks / 4th 9 Weeks Report Cards / 2-hr Day / Last Day of School
2018-2019 3rd Grade Supply List
Will you be in third grade at Blackman Elementary next school year? Click here to view the 2018-2019 supply list. We look forward to meeting you!
Stay Safe This Summer!!
Parents,
Read the following tips to your child to help them stay safe this summer!
- Take a friend with you wherever you go.
- Know your full name, address, telephone number, and your parents' names.
- If you ever get lost in a public place, talk to someone in charge right away.
- Before taking anything from anyone, even from someone you know, check with your parents first.
- Check first with your parents before you get in a car with someone.
- Say no if someone tries to treat you in a way that makes you confused or scared, and let your parents know right away.
- Talk with your parents about which online activities are safe and which are not.
- Use a "buddy" system when going swimming and always make sure an adult is watching.
- Always cross the street at a corner or crosswalk. Look both ways before crossing.
- Whenever you ride in a car, ride in the back seat and buckle up.
Have a safe and fun summer!
IMPORTANT DATES
- Monday, August 6 - First Day for Students (2-hr Day)
- Tuesday, August 7 - Teacher Work Day (No School for Students)
- Wednesday, August 8 - First Full Day for Students
Keep up your skills!
ELA
- Summer is a great time to go to Linebaugh Library and read! There are many family friendly events you may attend. Click the link to find a calendar of events: https://rclstn.org/upcoming-events
Math
- Continue to get on iReady Math! Students may access iReady throughout the summer (up until mid July). Go through the Blackman website, student resources, and clever.
- You may also download the app Door24 on ipads or iphones. This app allows students to work on math fluency - knowing addition, subtraction, multiplication & division facts. (This app is only available on apple products for now.)
Science / Social Studies
- Studyjams is a great site that has videos and quizzes about several different science topics. http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/index.htm
- Read "Who Was/Is" or "What Was/Is" books about important people and events in history. There is also a Netflix series titled "The Who Was Show" that goes along with the books.
Family Fun in Murfreesboro, Smyrna, and Nashville
- Murfreesboro Parks & Rec. has many events and summer camps for the whole family to attend. Click the link, then go to the calendar to see what's going on around you!
- Smyrna is right around the corner. Check out their parks and rec site for information on fun events to attend as well!
- Family Movie Night at Wilson Bank & Trust on Franklin Road, Thursday, May 31 @ 7:30pm.
- Nashville Shores - "Shores Scholars" Bring in your report card with straight A's or top marks and get tickets for just $9.99 June 1-10th.
Reminders
- Students should be reading for 30 minutes a day.
- Students should be practicing multiplication facts daily.
- iReady Math & Mobymax can be used at home (even in the summer).
- You (students and parents) can click on the link below (Blackman Sparks Learning Channel) to learn new skills or review old ones as practice for the upcoming school year!
Contact Us:
Blackman Elementary
Website: ble.rcschools.net
Location: 586 Fortress Boulevard, Murfreesboro, TN, USA
Phone: 615-904-3795