THIRD GRADE NEWS
No legacy is so rich as honesty. -William Shakespeare
Here Comes Week 21!
There are many things that we need your help with in 3rd Grade! Students are working hard to meet their 3 Green Lights for Reflux but sometimes need to work on this at home to complete! Please make sure that they are finishing this! It has some great skills on there that will be highly beneficial to the class! Please also look at this video Progress Learning. Here you will be able to learn a bit more about the classlink app and how it can help your student at home!
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 make or confirm predictions using text evidence.
- We will make connections to personal experiences.
- We will explain the relationship between major and minor characters.
- We will explain the interactions of characters and the changes they undergo.
Writing:
- We will identify the characteristics of persuasive text.
- We will compose a persuasive text.
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 automatically recall multiplication facts.
We will use strategies such as mental math, partial products, and the properties to multiply a 2-digit number by a 1-digit number.
We will use the standard algorithm to multiply a two-digit number by a one-digit number.
We will solve one-step and two-step multiplication/division problems using a variety of strategies such as arrays, strip diagrams and equations.
Science:
I can observe the force of magnetism on an object.
We will observe the force of gravity on an object.
We will explain that a magnet can attract or repel from objects.
We will explain that gravity moves objects by pulling them toward each other.
We will identify objects that are magnetic and nonmagnetic.
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
Exploring and recording about Gravity!
Recording our observations!
Exploring Gravity!
Exploring magnetism!
Exploring magnetism!
Exploring magnetism!
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!
January 24:
- Club Pictures (More info soon)
- Author Visit (Bridget Heos)
January 27:
- All School Assembly
- Kendra Scott Night Benefitting Dove PTA! 5-7pm
February 13-17:
- Literati Book Fair!
February 14:
- Valentine's Day!! Grade Level Parties in the Gym during Specials.
February 16:
- PTA Meeting (5:30-6pm) and Literacy Night in the Learning Commons (6-7pm)!
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