Happy Friday Families!
We’ve had a fun week with the kiddos and hope they have shared the same!
Updates:
Students will take the STAAR test next Thursday, 4th of May (Math).
Some reminders and tips for the test:
The test will be online (using a platform similar to School City and MAP Growth), but students can use scratch paper and dictionaries.
It will take the whole school day. That means that those days students won't have PE and GLAM. Obviously, they will have their 30 minutes of lunchtime and two snack breaks, apart from other brain breaks during the test.
Time management is critical as well as the use of the learned strategies (please, refer to the Home Guide we sent by email in the beginning of this year). Fortunately this test is shorter (around 32 questions), and nobody will probably struggle with time. What is really important is to remind your child the use of UPSC (our problem-solving method), and show their work when they take the test.
At this time, students should know multiplication facts (time tables) by heart fluently. If it’s not happening, please help us to have them reviewing them for, at least, 10 minutes per day.
These days we'll be training some mindfulness, yoga and other relaxation exercises and stretches they can do anytime during the test, if they feel tired, anxious or need a brain break. Feel free to practice something like this at home with your child, if you want.
Students should face this test with a winning mentality. They have shown us they have learned a lot along the school year and had great scores. Why should it be different this time? They will do it great again!
Students will be having extra or voluntary homework (really short and fast) in order to empower their basic foundations to master 3rd grade level TEKS🙂 and face this exam successfully.
Multiplication Facts: At this point it is important for our students to practice their multiplication facts at home on a daily basis for a few minutes (maximum 5), if they don’t want to be behind.
Time management: Another thing students need to work hard at home is time management. Please, make sure students finish their homework in the assigned time, as we are doing in the classroom, in order to be well-prepared for the test, which is time sensitive (around 45 questions to be answered in just one school day).
Please sign up / donate snacks for our class. (Mr. Pascual’s class)
If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please get in touch with the homeroom teacher of your child first to give you context and feedback.
We need to raise awareness about the importance of having an organized and safe dismissal in our 3rd graders. Please, help us to remember the expectations during dismissal (follow directions of the teacher on duty, say “good-bye” to your teacher before leaving, don’t play around, etc.) This is not always happening, especially with some students, and it’s truly important we know they leave, if we are busy with other kids or talking with a family in the track/circle drive.
Content we are getting into next week:
ELA/SS: Writing fiction. Economics.
SLA: Sintetize information
Science: Food chains
Math: Review for the STAAR test
Let us know if there is anything we can do to support you or help next week go smoothly.
Please reach out to your homeroom teacher via email at:
jesus.pascual-quiroga@austinisd.org
jody.hopson@austinisd.org
isaac.burgosclosa2@austinisd.org
Sending love and light to you all. Happy Spring Break!
The 3rd Grade Team
Weekly Updates: 4/21
Happy Friday Families!
We’ve had a fun week with the kiddos and hope they have shared the same!
Updates:
Students took the STAAR test this Thursday, 20th of April (Reading). They did their best! Congratulations!
The STAAR test for Math will be on the 4th of May.
Some reminders and tips for the test:
The test will be online (using a platform similar to School City and MAP Growth), but students can use scratch paper and dictionaries.
It will take the whole school day. That means that those days students won't have PE and GLAM. Obviously, they will have their 30 minutes of lunchtime and two snack breaks, apart from other brain breaks during the test.
Time management is critical as well as the use of the learned strategies (please, refer to the Home Guide we sent by email in the beginning of this year).
These days we'll be training some mindfulness, yoga and other relaxation exercises and stretches they can do anytime during the test, if they feel tired, anxious or need a brain break. Feel free to practice something like this at home with your child, if you want.
It is important to remind students they will have a reward the day after the first STAAR test, because remember, they will be visiting the Thinkery! It will be fun!
Students should face this test with a winning mentality. They have shown us they have learned a lot along the school year and had great scores. Why should it be different this time? They will do it great again!
Students will be having extra or voluntary homework (really short and fast) in order to empower their basic foundations to master 3rd grade level TEKS🙂 and face this exam successfully.
Multiplication Facts: At this point it is important for our students to practice their multiplication facts at home on a daily basis for a few minutes (maximum 5), if they don’t want to be behind.
Time management: Another thing students need to work hard at home is time management. Please, make sure students finish their homework in the assigned time, as we are doing in the classroom, in order to be well-prepared for the test, which is time sensitive (around 45 questions to be answered in just one school day).
Today we had our field trip to Thinkery! It was awesome and your child had a lot of fun!
Please sign up / donate snacks for our class. (Mr. Pascual’s class)
If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please get in touch with the homeroom teacher of your child first to give you context and feedback.
We need to raise awareness about the importance of having an organized and safe dismissal in our 3rd graders. Please, help us to remember the expectations during dismissal (follow directions of the teacher on duty, say “good-bye” to your teacher before leaving, don’t play around, etc.)
Content we are getting into next week:
ELA/SS: Writing fiction. Economics.
SLA: Message/Author’s purpose
Science: Ecosystems
Math: Personal Finance Literacy. Review for the STAAR test
Let us know if there is anything we can do to support you or help next week go smoothly.
Please reach out to your homeroom teacher via email at:
jesus.pascual-quiroga@austinisd.org
jody.hopson@austinisd.org
isaac.burgosclosa2@austinisd.org
Sending love and light to you all. Happy Spring Break!
The 3rd Grade Team
Weekly Updates: 4/17
Happy Friday Families!
We’ve had a fun week with the kiddos and hope they have shared the same!
Updates:
Students will be taking the STAAR test on this Thursday, 20th of April (Reading) and the 4th of May (Math).
Some reminders and tips for the test:
The test will be online (using a platform similar to School City and MAP Growth), but students can use scratch paper and dictionaries.
It will take the whole school day. That means that those days students won't have PE and GLAM. Obviously, they will have their 30 minutes of lunchtime and two snack breaks, apart from other brain breaks during the test.
Time management is critical as well as the use of the learned strategies (please, refer to the Home Guide we sent by email in the beginning of this year).
These days we'll be training some mindfulness, yoga and other relaxation exercises and stretches they can do anytime during the test, if they feel tired, anxious or need a brain break. Feel free to practice something like this at home with your child, if you want.
It is important to remind students they will have a reward the day after the first STAAR test, because remember, they will be visiting the Thinkery! It will be fun!
Students should face this test with a winning mentality. They have shown us they have learned a lot along the school year and had great scores. Why should it be different this time? They will do it great again!
Students will be having extra or voluntary homework (really short and fast) in order to empower their basic foundations to master 3rd grade level TEKS🙂 and face this exam successfully.
Multiplication Facts: At this point it is important for our students to practice their multiplication facts at home on a daily basis for a few minutes (maximum 5), if they don’t want to be behind.
Time management: Another thing students need to work hard at home is time management. Please, make sure students finish their homework in the assigned time, as we are doing in the classroom, in order to be well-prepared for the test, which is time sensitive (around 45 questions to be answered in just one school day).
We will also have a new field trip to Thinkery (in Mueller) as a reward for the great effort our students will have made the day after the STAAR test. It will be on the 21st of April.
Please sign up / donate snacks for our class. We have been very low on snacks 🙁
If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please get in touch with the homeroom teacher of your child first to give you context and feedback.
We need to raise awareness about the importance of having an organized and safe dismissal in our 3rd graders. Please, help us to remember the expectations during dismissal (follow directions of the teacher on duty, say “good-bye” to your teacher before leaving, don’t play around, etc.)
Content we are getting into next week:
ELA/SS: Non-Fictions texts and review for the STAAR test
SLA: Write a poem. Review for the STAAR test
Science: Ecosystems
Math: Review for the STAAR test
Let us know if there is anything we can do to support you or help next week go smoothly.
Please reach out to your homeroom teacher via email at:
jesus.pascual-quiroga@austinisd.org
jody.hopson@austinisd.org
isaac.burgosclosa2@austinisd.org
Sending love and light to you all. Happy Spring Break!
The 3rd Grade Team
Weekly Updates: 4/10
Happy Friday Families!
We’ve had a fun week with the kiddos and hope they have shared the same!
Updates:
Students will be taking the STAAR test on the 20th of April (Reading) and the 4th of May (Math).
Students will be having extra or voluntary homework (really short and fast) in order to empower their basic foundations to master 3rd grade level TEKS🙂 and face this exam successfully.
Multiplication Facts: At this point it is important for our students to practice their multiplication facts at home on a daily basis for a few minutes (maximum 5), if they don’t want to be behind.
Time management: Another thing students need to work hard at home is time management. Please, make sure students finish their homework in the assigned time, as we are doing in the classroom, in order to be well-prepared for the test, which is time sensitive (around 45 questions to be answered in just one school day).
We will also have a new field trip to Thinkery (in Mueller) as a reward for the great effort our students will have made the day after the STAAR test. It will be on the 21st of April.
Please sign up / donate snacks for our class. We have been very low on snacks 🙁
If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please get in touch with the homeroom teacher of your child first to give you context and feedback.
We need to raise awareness about the importance of having an organized and safe dismissal in our 3rd graders. Please, help us to remember the expectations during dismissal (follow directions of the teacher on duty, say “good-bye” to your teacher before leaving, don’t play around, etc.)
Content we are getting into next week:
ELA/SS: Inference & Character Relationships / Spending, Saving & Earning
SLA: Write a poem. Features of non-fiction books. Poetry. Grammar: adverbs and nouns.
Science: Ecosystems
Math: Data Analysis (pictographs, etc.)
Let us know if there is anything we can do to support you or help next week go smoothly.
Please reach out to your homeroom teacher via email at:
jesus.pascual-quiroga@austinisd.org
jody.hopson@austinisd.org
isaac.burgosclosa2@austinisd.org
Sending love and light to you all. Happy Spring Break!
The 3rd Grade Team
Weekly Updates: 4/3
Happy Friday Families!
We’ve had a fun week with the kiddos and hope they have shared the same!
Updates:
Students will be taking the STAAR test on the 20th of April (Reading) and the 5th of April (Math).
Students will be having extra or voluntary homework (really short and fast) in order to empower their basic foundations to master 3rd grade level TEKS🙂
Multiplication Facts: At this point it is important for our students to practice their multiplication facts at home on a daily basis for a few minutes (maximum 5), if they don’t want to be behind.
We will also have a new field trip to Thinkery (in Mueller) as a reward for the great effort our students will have made the day after the STAAR test.
Please sign up / donate snacks for our class. We have been very low on snacks 🙁
If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please get in touch with the homeroom teacher of your child first to give you context and feedback.
We need to raise awareness about the importance of having an organized and safe dismissal in our 3rd graders. Please, help us to remember the expectations during dismissal (follow directions of the teacher on duty, say “good-bye” to your teacher before leaving, don’t play around, etc.)
Content we are getting into next week:
ELA/SS: Key Details / Summary
SLA: Informative writing. Features of non-fiction books.
Science: Living things and ecosystems
Math: Measurement (area and perimeter).
Let us know if there is anything we can do to support you or help next week go smoothly.
Please reach out to your homeroom teacher via email at:
jesus.pascual-quiroga@austinisd.org
jody.hopson@austinisd.org
isaac.burgosclosa2@austinisd.org
Sending love and light to you all. Happy Spring Break!
The 3rd Grade Team
Weekly Updates: 3/27
Happy Friday Families!
We’ve had a fun week with the kiddos and hope they have shared the same!
Updates:
Students are taking the MAP Growth test between this week and next week. we return to school. We would appreciate it if you could help students return to a normal schedule a few days prior so that our kiddos are fresh and ready to do their best!
Please sign up / donate snacks for our class.
If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please get in touch with the homeroom teacher of your child first to give you context and feedback.
We need to raise awareness about the importance of having an organized and safe dismissal in our 3rd graders. Please, help us to remember the expectations during dismissal (follow directions of the teacher on duty, say “good-bye” to your teacher before leaving, don’t play around, etc.)
Multiplication Facts: At this point it is important for our students to practice their multiplication facts at home on a daily basis for a few minutes (maximum 5), if they don’t want to be behind.
A few students will be having extra or voluntary homework (really short and fast) in order to empower their basic foundations and guarantee they have more choices to pass their STAAR test with flying colors! 🙂
Content we are getting into next week:
MAP TESTING
ELA/SS: Central Idea / Inferencing
SLA: Informative writing. Poetry.
Science: Solar System, Earth and Space.
Math: Measurement (area and perimeter)
Let us know if there is anything we can do to support you or help next week go smoothly.
Please reach out to your homeroom teacher via email at:
jesus.pascual-quiroga@austinisd.org
jody.hopson@austinisd.org
sophia.delorettochudy@austinisd.org
Sending love and light to you all. Happy Spring Break!
The 3rd Grade Team
Weekly Updates: 3/3
Happy Friday Families!
We’ve had a fun week with the kiddos and hope they have shared the same! This week was also special for the school because we had our first Family Learning Night.
Updates:
If your child’s class does not have a snack sign up sheet and you are able to donate snacks, it would be really appreciated. Some students feel hungry before lunch.
If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please get in touch with the homeroom teacher of your child first to give you context and feedback.
We need to raise awareness about the importance of having an organized and safe dismissal in our 3rd graders. Please, help us to remember the expectations during dismissal (follow directions of the teacher on duty, say “good-bye” to your teacher before leaving, don’t play around, etc.)
Home Guide: 3rd grade homeroom teachers have created a PPT document as a FAQ to answer some of your most frequent questions. You received a copy of this document by email.
Multiplication Facts: At this point it is important for our students to practice their multiplication facts at home on a daily basis for a few minutes (maximum 5), if they don’t want to be behind.
Next week students will be taking the 3rd SCA, which is a preparation test for the STAAR.
Content we are getting into next week:
ELA/SS: Character relationships. Synthesize texts. Argumentative/opinion writing. Characteristics of citizenship.
SLA: Writing realistic fiction. Generate questions before, during and after reading for deeper comprehension. Plot elements.
Science: Solar System, Earth and Space.
Math: Measurement (area and perimeter) + preparation for the SCA.
We hope you have an amazing and much deserved weekend with your family! Let us know if there is anything we can do to support you or help next week go smoothly.
Please reach out to your homeroom teacher via email at:
jesus.pascual-quiroga@austinisd.org
jody.hopson@austinisd.org
sophia.delorettochudy@austinisd.org
Sending love and light to you all. Happy Spring Break!
The 3rd Grade Team
Happy Friday Families!
We’ve had a fun week with the kiddos and hope they have shared the same! This week was also special for the school because we had our first Family Learning Night.
Updates:
If your child’s class does not have a snack sign up sheet and you are able to donate snacks, it would be really appreciated. Some students feel hungry before lunch.
If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please get in touch with the homeroom teacher of your child first to give you context and feedback.
We need to raise awareness about the importance of having an organized and safe dismissal in our 3rd graders. Please, help us to remember the expectations during dismissal (follow directions of the teacher on duty, say “good-bye” to your teacher before leaving, don’t play around, etc.)
Home Guide: 3rd grade homeroom teachers have created a PPT document as a FAQ to answer some of your most frequent questions. You received a copy of this document by email.
Multiplication Facts: At this point it is important for our students to practice their multiplication facts at home on a daily basis for a few minutes (maximum 5), if they don’t want to be behind.
Next week students will be taking the 3rd SCA, which is a preparation test for the STAAR.
Content we are getting into next week:
ELA/SS: Character relationships. Synthesize texts. Argumentative/opinion writing. Characteristics of citizenship.
SLA: Writing realistic fiction. Generate questions before, during and after reading for deeper comprehension. Plot elements.
Science: Solar System, Earth and Space.
Math: Measurement (area and perimeter) + preparation for the SCA.
We hope you have an amazing and much deserved weekend with your family! Let us know if there is anything we can do to support you or help next week go smoothly.
Please reach out to your homeroom teacher via email at:
jesus.pascual-quiroga@austinisd.org
jody.hopson@austinisd.org
sophia.delorettochudy@austinisd.org
Sending love and light to you all. Happy Spring Break!
The 3rd Grade Team
Weekly Updates: 2/24
Happy Friday Families!
We’ve had a fun week with the kiddos and hope they have shared the same! This week was also special for the school because we had our first Family Learning Night.
Updates:
If your child’s class does not have a snack sign up sheet and you are able to donate snacks, it would be really appreciated. Some students feel hungry before lunch.
If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please get in touch with the homeroom teacher of your child first to give you context and feedback.
We need to raise awareness about the importance of having an organized and safe dismissal in our 3rd graders. Please, help us to remember the expectations during dismissal (follow directions of the teacher on duty, say “good-bye” to your teacher before leaving, don’t play around, etc.)
Home Guide: 3rd grade homeroom teachers have created a PPT document as a FAQ to answer some of your most frequent questions. You received a copy of this document by email.
Multiplication Facts: At this point it is important for our students to practice their multiplication facts at home on a daily basis for a few minutes (maximum 5), if they don’t want to be behind.
Remember, this is the Black History Month. Thank you families for having volunteered to decorate our doors and bulletin boards. Lessons are ongoing in our classes.
We’ll soon start testing students for the 3rd SCA and TELPAS (noticed that this test, TELPAS, is ONLY for emergent bilingual students, so just some students will need to be tested)
Content we are getting into next week:
ELA/SS: Informational Texts. Choosing one person to write an informative article on them for Black History Month.
SLA: Writing realistic fiction. Generate questions before, during and after reading for deeper comprehension.
Science: Solar System, Earth and Space.
Math: Measurement (capacity, length, weight…)
We hope you have an amazing and much deserved weekend with your family! Let us know if there is anything we can do to support you or help next week go smoothly.
Please reach out to your homeroom teacher via email at:
jesus.pascual-quiroga@austinisd.org
jody.hopson@austinisd.org
sophia.delorettochudy@austinisd.org
Sending love and light to you all. Happy Thanksgiving Break!
The 3rd Grade Team
Weekly Updates: 2/9
Friday Families!
We’ve had a fun week with the kiddos and hope they have shared the same!
Updates:
If your child’s class does not have a snack sign up sheet and you are able to donate snacks, it would be really appreciated. Some students feel hungry before lunch.
If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please get in touch with the homeroom teacher of your child first to give you context and feedback.
We need to raise awareness about the importance of having an organized and safe dismissal in our 3rd graders. Please, help us to remember the expectations during dismissal (follow directions of the teacher on duty, say “good-bye” to your teacher before leaving, don’t play around, etc.)
Home Guide: 3rd grade homeroom teachers have created a PPT document as a FAQ to answer some of your most frequent questions. You received a copy of this document by email.
Multiplication Facts: At this point it is important for our students to practice their multiplication facts at home on a daily basis for a few minutes (maximum 5), if they don’t want to be behind.
Next Tuesday we will be celebrating St. Valentine’s Day. Students will create some cards and other crafts to exchange with their friends.
Remember, this is the Black History Month. Thank you families for having volunteered to decorate our doors and bulletin boards. These are the Afro American heroes and topics we chose in 3rd grade:
Mr. Pascual’s Class: Afro American musicians and creators of Detroit in the 80’s: The Belleville Three (Juan Atkins, Kevin Sauderson and Derrick May), creators of techno music. Berry Gordy, creator of motown music, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, etc.
We will have presentations, a djing and a dancing workshop, crafts, music creations, robotics, etc.
Ms. Hopson’s Class:
Ms. Sophia’s Class:
Content we are getting into next week:
ELA/SS: Informational Texts. Choosing one person to write an informative article on them for Black History Month.
SLA: Writing realistic fiction. Generate questions before, during and after reading for deeper comprehension.
Science: Water cycle, weather and climate
Math: Geometry (attributes of 2D and 3D shapes).
We hope you have an amazing and much deserved weekend with your family! Let us know if there is anything we can do to support you or help next week go smoothly.
Please reach out to your homeroom teacher via email at:
jesus.pascual-quiroga@austinisd.org
jody.hopson@austinisd.org
sophia.delorettochudy@austinisd.org
Sending love and light to you all. Happy Thanksgiving Break!
The 3rd Grade Team
Weekly Updates: 1/27
Happy Friday Families!
We’ve had a fun week with the kiddos and hope they have shared the same!
Updates:
If your child’s class does not have a snack sign up sheet and you are able to donate snacks, it would be really appreciated. Some students feel hungry before lunch.
If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please get in touch with the homeroom teacher of your child first to give you context and feedback.
Home Guide: 3rd grade homeroom teachers have created a PPT document as a FAQ to answer some of your most frequent questions. You received a copy of this document, by email and soon on paper.
Science Fair- The Regional Science Fair will happen in February.
Multiplication Facts: At this point it is important for our students to practice their multiplication facts at home on a daily basis for a few minutes (maximum 5), if they don’t want to be behind.
Content we are getting into next week:
ELA/SS: Synthesize. Informational Texts. Heroic individuals for Black History Month.
SLA: Informative texts, write an opinion essay
Science: Water cycle, weather and climate
Math: Equivalent Fractions.
We hope you have an amazing and much deserved weekend with your family! Let us know if there is anything we can do to support you or help next week go smoothly.
Please reach out to your homeroom teacher via email at:
jesus.pascual-quiroga@austinisd.org
jody.hopson@austinisd.org
sophia.delorettochudy@austinisd.org
Sending love and light to you all. Happy Thanksgiving Break!
The 3rd Grade Team
Weekly Updates:1/20
Happy Friday Families!
We’ve had a fun week with the kiddos and hope they have shared the same!
Updates:
If your child’s class does not have a snack sign up sheet and you are able to donate snacks, it would be really appreciated. Some students feel hungry before lunch.
If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please get in touch with the homeroom teacher of your child first to give you context and feedback.
Home Guide: 3rd grade homeroom teachers have created a PPT document as a FAQ to answer some of your most frequent questions. You received a copy of this document, by email and soon on paper.
Science Fair- The Regional Science Fair will happen in February. We’ll know the Becker students that will be attending the event very soon.
MAP Growth: You will be receiving the reports on paper in a few days.
Multiplication Facts: At this point it is important for our students to practice their multiplication facts at home on a daily basis for a few minutes (maximum 5), if they don’t want to be behind.
Content we are getting into next week:
ELA/SS: Theme. Multiple meaning words. Functions of government.
SLA: Identify author's purpose, write an opinion essay
Science: Natural resources.
Math: Fractions.
We hope you have an amazing and much deserved weekend with your family! Let us know if there is anything we can do to support you or help next week go smoothly.
Please reach out to your homeroom teacher via email at:
jesus.pascual-quiroga@austinisd.org
jody.hopson@austinisd.org
sophia.delorettochudy@austinisd.org
Sending love and light to you all. Happy Thanksgiving Break!
The 3rd Grade Team
Weekly Updates: 1/13
Happy Friday Families, and Happy New Year!
We’ve had a fun week with the kiddos and hope they have shared the same!
Updates:
If your child’s class does not have a snack sign up sheet and you are able to donate snacks, it would be really appreciated. Some students feel hungry before lunch.
If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please get in touch with the homeroom teacher of your child first to give you context and feedback.
Home Guide: 3rd grade homeroom teachers have created a PPT document as a FAQ to answer some of your most frequent questions. You’ll receive a double copy of this document, by email and on paper.
Science Fair- Yesterday we sent you more information about the fair and a timeline. Volunteers are welcome to come on Friday 13th to help students. All the projects must be finished by the 18th of January. Feel free to allow your children to meet with his/her teammates by Zoom or in person.
MAP Growth: You will be receiving the reports on paper in a few days.
Multiplication Facts: At this point it is important for our students to practice their multiplication facts at home on a daily basis for a few minutes (maximum 5), if they don’t want to be behind.
Content we are getting into next week:
ELA/SS: Elements of drama. Functions of government.
SLA: Identify author's purpose, write an opinion essay
Science: Natural resources and Science Fair.
Math: Fractions.
We hope you have an amazing and much deserved weekend with your family! Let us know if there is anything we can do to support you or help next week go smoothly.
Please reach out to your homeroom teacher via email at:
jesus.pascual-quiroga@austinisd.org
jody.hopson@austinisd.org
sophia.delorettochudy@austinisd.org
Sending love and light to you all. Happy Thanksgiving Break!
The 3rd Grade Team
Weekly Updates: 12/16
Happy Friday Families!
We’ve had a busy week with your kiddos taking the Short Cycle Assessment tests. It’s done, and they did it great!
Updates:
If your child’s class does not have a snack sign up sheet and you are able to donate snacks, it would be really appreciated. Some students feel hungry before lunch.
If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please get in touch with the homeroom teacher of your child first to give you context and feedback.
Last school day FOR STUDENTS is next 21st (Wednesday).
Science Fair- Please, revise the email we recently sent you with all the information needed to know about this event. Students need to have chosen their project and written their testable question before the Winter Break.
Learning strategies - We’ll soon send you a brief summary of the learning strategies we are teaching your child to be reinforced at home, if you wish (UPSC for Math problem-solving, APE, ARMS and CUPS for writing, etc.)
Winter Break parties. The week before the Winter Break we'll have a class party. Parents are welcome to join us and collaborate with us (food and drinks are also welcome :)
Ms. Hopson: Wednesday at 1pm (class)
Mr. Pascual: Wednesday at 1:45 (We’ll try to have it at Green Garden. If it’s not possible, we will do it in class).
Ms. Sophia: Wednesday at 2 (class)
Also we will have a Hanukkah activity in Ms. Shopia’s Class (some students from different grades will be present).
Content we are getting into next week:
ELA/SS: Cultural Celebrations and make connections in reading
SLA: Text evidences
Science: Science Fair and review of Natural Resources.
Math: Solving input-output word problems involving pairs, triples, and different operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
We hope you have an amazing and much deserved weekend with your family! Let us know if there is anything we can do to support you or help next week go smoothly.
Please reach out to your homeroom teacher via email at:
jesus.pascual-quiroga@austinisd.org
jody.hopson@austinisd.org
sophia.delorettochudy@austinisd.org
You can also use Remind. If you haven’t downloaded it yet, you can still join our class.
Sending love and light to you all. Happy Winter Break and Happy New Year!
The 3rd Grade Team
Happy Friday Families!
We’ve had a fun couple of weeks with the kiddos and hope they have shared the same!
Updates:
If your child’s class does not have a snack sign up sheet and you are able to donate snacks, it would be really appreciated. Some students feel hungry before lunch.
If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please get in touch with the homeroom teacher of your child first to give you context and feedback.
Field Trip - We really enjoyed our today’s field trip to the Austin Public Library. We are attaching some pictures at the bottom of this page.
Science Fair- Teams are ready and they started working on their testable questions in their teams. This is going to be an exciting experience for all!
Learning strategies - We’ll soon send you a brief summary of the learning strategies we are teaching your child to be reinforced at home, if you wish (UPSC for Math problem-solving, APE, ARMS and CUPS for writing, etc.)
Winter Break parties. The week before the Winter Break we'll have a class party. Parents are welcome to join us and collaborate with us.
MAP Growth: Starting today and along next week, students will be taking the national assessment MAP Growth again. Also, Short Cycle Assessment is coming the following week.
Multiplication Facts: At this point it is important for our students to practice their multiplication facts at home on a daily basis for a few minutes (maximum 5), if they don’t want to be behind.
Content we are getting into next week:
ELA/SS: Inference and theme. Cultural celebrations.
SLA: Synthesize / retell a text.
Science: Rapid changes in earth (volcanos, earthquakes, tornados, tsunamis…) and Science Fair.
Math: One‐step and two‐step problems involving multiplication and division. MAP Growth test (Monday).
We hope you have an amazing and much deserved weekend with your family! Let us know if there is anything we can do to support you or help next week go smoothly.
Please reach out to your homeroom teacher via email at:
jesus.pascual-quiroga@austinisd.org
jody.hopson@austinisd.org
sophia.delorettochudy@austinisd.org
You can also use Remind. If you haven’t downloaded it yet, you can still join our class.
https://www.remind.com/join/mssophias3
Sending love and light to you all.
The 3rd Grade Team
Weekly Update: 11/28
Happy Friday Families!
We’ve had a fun couple of weeks with the kiddos and hope they have shared the same!
Updates:
If your child’s class does not have a snack sign up sheet and you are able to donate snacks, it would be really appreciated. Some students feel hungry before lunch.
If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please get in touch with the homeroom teacher of your child first to give you context and feedback.
Field Trip - We really enjoyed our today’s field trip to the Austin Public Library. We’ll be sending pictures teh week after Thanksgiving.
Science Fair- Also, in the upcoming weeks we’ll start working on the school’s Science fair. We will send you some forms to fill out and a letter informing you about the process. This is going to be an exciting experience for all!
Learning strategies - We’ll soon send you a brief summary of the learning strategies we are teaching your child to be reinforced at home, if you wish (UPSC for Math problem-solving, APE, ARMS and CUPS for writing, etc.)
Winter Break parties. The week before the Winter Break we'll have a class party. We will inform you about the day and the time. Parents are welcome to join us and collaborate with us.
Content we are getting into next week:
ELA/SS: Problem & solution and local agriculture.
SLA: Themes & lessons of literary texts.
Science: Rapid changes in earth (volcanos, earthquakes, tornados, tsunamis…)
Math: One‐step and two‐step problems involving multiplication and division.
We hope you have an amazing and much deserved weekend with your family! Let us know if there is anything we can do to support you or help next week go smoothly.
Please reach out to your homeroom teacher via email at:
jesus.pascual-quiroga@austinisd.org
jody.hopson@austinisd.org
sophia.delorettochudy@austinisd.org
You can also use Remind. If you haven’t downloaded it yet, you can still join our class.
https://www.remind.com/join/mssophias3
Sending love and light to you all. Happy Thanksgiving Break!
The 3rd Grade Team
Weekly Updates: 11/11
Happy Friday Families!
We’ve had a fun couple of weeks with the kiddos and hope they have shared the same!
Updates:
If your child’s class does not have a snack sign up sheet and you are able to donate snacks, it would be really appreciated. Some students feel hungry before lunch.
If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please get in touch with the homeroom teacher of your child first to give you context and feedback.
Field Trip - We will be having our 2nd field trip on November 18th to the Central Public Library. We plan on walking there if the weather permits, so the more volunteers we have the better! Please contact your homeroom teacher to let them know you are planning on attending. Students will be having lunch in the yard so towels, tapestries, etc are recommended!
Please make sure you sign and return the permission slip sent home on Thursday. If you lost/misplaced or did not receive a permission slip you can sign and return an electronic copy.
Here is a map of the route we will be taking:
Content we are getting into next week:
ELA/SS: Problem & solution and local agriculture.
SLA: Themes & lessons of literary texts.
Science: Slow changes in earth (volcanos, earthquakes, erosion…)
Math: One‐step and two‐step problems involving multiplication and division.
We hope you have an amazing and much deserved weekend with your family! Let us know if there is anything we can do to support you or help next week go smoothly.
Please reach out to your homeroom teacher via email at:
jesus.pascual-quiroga@austinisd.org
jody.hopson@austinisd.org
sophia.delorettochudy@austinisd.org
You can also use Remind. If you haven’t downloaded it yet, you can still join our class.
https://www.remind.com/join/mssophias3
Sending love and light to you all.
The 3rd Grade Team
Weekly Updates: 11/3
Happy Friday Families!
We’ve had a fun couple of weeks with the kiddos and hope they have shared the same!
Updates:
If your child’s class does not have a snack sign up sheet and you are able to donate snacks, it would be really appreciated. Some students feel hungry before lunch.
If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please get in touch with the homeroom teacher of your child first to give you context and feedback.
Field Trip - We will be having our 2nd field trip on November 18th to the Central Public Library. We plan on walking there if the weather permits, so the more volunteers we have the better! Please contact your homeroom teacher to let them know you are planning on attending. Students will be having lunch in the yard so towels, tapestries, etc are recommended!
Content we are getting into next week:
ELA/SS: Cause and Effect. Human adaptation to the physical environment.
SLA: Plot. Personal narratives.
Science: Energy, force and gravity.
Math: One‐step and two‐step problems involving multiplication and division.
We hope you have an amazing and much deserved weekend with your family! Let us know if there is anything we can do to support you or help next week go smoothly.
Please reach out to your homeroom teacher via email at:
jesus.pascual-quiroga@austinisd.org
jody.hopson@austinisd.org
sophia.delorettochudy@austinisd.org
You can also use Remind. If you haven’t downloaded it yet, you can still join our class.
Sending love and light to you all.
The 3rd Grade Team
Weekly Update: 10/28
Happy Friday Families!
We have had a wonderful fourth week with you and your kiddos! It’s been such a joy to get to know each of them and continue building our community together.
Updates:
If your child’s class does not have a snack sign up sheet and you are able to donate snacks, it would be really appreciated. Some students feel hungry before lunch.
If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please get in touch with the homeroom teacher of your child first to give you context and feedback.
Book Character Day: Due to the great chances of rain on the scheduled day (Friday), we will have this celebration on Monday. Students will be able to wear a costume of a character they love from a book. If they can’t find a book that matches this costume, they can make/create a book to go with their outfit. A few reminders: no weapons and no masks covering faces (they can wear the mask on their head). There will be a Parade in the morning.
Content we are getting into next week:
ELA/SS: Elements of poetry. Plural nouns.
SLA: Personal narratives.
Science: Energy, force and gravity.
Math: Multiplication. Solve one‐step and two‐step problems involving multiplication and division within 100 using strategies
We hope you have an amazing and much deserved weekend with your family! Let us know if there is anything we can do to support you or help next week go smoothly.
You can also use Remind. If you haven’t downloaded it yet, you can still join our class.
Sending love and light to you all.
The 3rd Grade Team
Week 10 Updates: 10/21
Happy Friday Families!
We have had a wonderful fourth week with you and your kiddos! It’s been such a joy to get to know each of them and continue building our community together.
Updates:
If your child’s class does not have a snack sign up sheet and you are able to donate snacks, it would be really appreciated. Some students feel hungry before lunch.
If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please get in touch with the homeroom teacher of your child first to give you context and feedback.
Next week is Love Your Brain Week!
Monday: Sleep Monday! Wear your PJs!
Tuesday: Gratitude Tuesday! Pick a friend you’re grateful for and twin it up!
Wednesday: Workout Wednesday! Move your body and wear workout clothes!
Thursday: Think about it Thursday! Crazy hat & hair day!
Friday: Book Character Day/ SOS Day
SOS Day: Takes place the same day as Book Character Day. For this, we already have all the materials that we will be using for the three STEM activities that we will be challenging kiddos with! Various paper challenges, building a Rube Goldberg Machine and creating a safe Moon Landing for their astronaut will get the creative juices flowing for the day! We are thrilled to see what they come up with whether they work independently or in groups! Our discussions and reflections will be robust and we are thrilled for you to hear all about it!
Book Character Day: On Friday, October 28th, students will be able to wear a costume of a character they love from a book. If they can’t find a book that matches this costume, they can make/create a book to go with their outfit. A few reminders: no weapons and no masks covering faces (they can wear the mask on their head). There will be a Parade in the morning.
Fall Fest: On Saturday, October 29th, Becker Fall Fest is back! Mark your calendars!
We are happy to announce that last Wednesday we had our first field trip (Inner Space Caverns, in Georgetown). If you want to volunteer for any of the upcoming trips, just let your teacher know or sign up to be a chaperone. Students are expected to wear their yellow t-shirts when they are on a field trip.
Content we are getting into next week:
ELA/SS: Elements of poetry. Plural nouns.
SLA: Personal narratives.
Science: Energy, force and motion. Difference between push and pull, gravity, etc.
Math: Multiplication. Solve one‐step and two‐step problems involving multiplication and division within 100 using strategies
We hope you have an amazing and much deserved weekend with your family! Let us know if there is anything we can do to support you or help next week go smoothly.
Sending love and light to you all.
The 3rd Grade Team
