The Wright Review
2015 - 2016 Third Grade Weekly News
Coming Up!
- Math: We just finished our Fractions' unit. We are now moving into higher order thinking multiplication and division. This will mean multi-digit by multi-digit multiplication.
- Reading: We are focusing on finding textual evidence.
- Grammar: Subject-Verb Agreement and Tenses.
- Science: We brain stormed ideas for sound travel, and we will be putting those ideas into action this week. What substances can sound move through?
ISTEP
ISTEP
This week we will practice the formats of the test getting familiar with the layout, but we will not spend every moment in test preparation. Don’t worry – we will pace ourselves these next couple of weeks. If you’re wondering how you might be able to help your third grader deal with the ISTEP, mention the following tips to your student: 1) Don’t stress 2) Eat right 3) Don’t stress 4) Sleep well 5) Don’t stress and finally, did I mention? 6) Don’t stress. Seriously, let’s remember this is an important opportunity for your student to show what he/she knows. Also, let’s remember it’s one of many ways that we evaluate progress and academic mastery as well as share success and the joys of learning. With that in mind, here’s the schedule:
- This week, Feb. 22-26 - test prep
- Tuesday, March 1 – Testing in AM
- Wednesday, March 2 – Testing in AM
- Thursday, March 3 – Testing in AM
ISTEP Snacks:
Please send your child with a snack all three testing days. After each session, it is nice for each child to have a refueling snack and a moment to socialize with his/her friends before we continue with the day's schedule.
Please do not schedule doctor appointments during these times. Please make sure your student arrives to school on time. Please make sure your student has a good breakfast. Please make sure your student gets plenty of sleep and rest. You might even consider getting your kiddo home a little bit earlier from that sports practice or evening activity to get him/her in bed a little bit earlier. Thank you so much for your cooperation and support.
Special's Schedule
- Monday: Art
- Tuesday: Music
- Wednesday: Library (bring the library books to school.)
- Thursday: STEM
- Friday: Gym **bring/wear tennis shoes
Upcoming Date:
- This week, Feb. 22-26 - test prep
- Feb. 27: BME Blast/Silent Auction!
- Tuesday, March 1 – Testing in AM
- Wednesday, March 2 – Testing in AM
- Thursday, March 3 – Testing in AM
- March 14-18: IREAD testing window