3rd Grade Newsletter
November 5, 2018
What are we learning about this week?
Reading:
We will introduce our PRESS reading strategy this week in class.
P-Predict before you read
R- Read and summarize
E-Evaluate the questions and determine what they are asking
S-Second read
S-Show and Support-Prove where you found your answers
Reading tips from Mrs. Mestemaker: Second and Third Grades
Writing: We are introducing Imaginative Writing. We will be using writing prompts such as humorous pictures and scenarios to begin the creative and imaginative writing process.
Math: Unit 3 reviews place value, multi-digit addition/subtractions, and problem solving. Students will be to the idea of rounding 2-and 3- digit numbers to the nearest ten and the nearest hundred.
Science: Environmental Explorations
We are continuing to learn and explore forests, the gray wolf and wetlands.
Homework
Reading: Read 60 minutes and record in your planner
Spelling:Unit 9
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Please complete the following and turn in on Friday! (Any student may complete this assignment but if your student is in Pace LA it is required)
Pace Language Arts Writing Assignment
MATH: ( All math students)
Practice Math Facts
Important Dates
Friday November 9th:
Veteran's Day Assembly
Thursday, November 15th
Thanksgiving Lunch 11:10am – 11:40am MPR
IMPORTANT REMINDER ABOUT VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION
All volunteers inside the school or on the school grounds including mystery readers must be approved each year through the Leander ISD volunteer approval process. Even if you have been avolunteer in past years, you will need to register again this year. This will include our winter parties as well. Please consider registering NOW to avoid difficulties later in the year. You may access the application process at: http://www.leanderisd.org/cms/one.aspx?portalId=79318&pageId=567575
Leader in Me
November 1st-30th:
Habit 3-Put First Things First
I can tell you how to prioritize important things in my life.