3rd Grade Newsletter
December 11th, 2017
In 3rd grade this week...
* This will be the last full week before winter break and the last 3rd grade newsletter of 2017.
Language Arts: This week we will read a story called "Too Many Tamales" and talk about the character change that occurs with from the beginning to the end of the story. We will also be working on several winter-themed writing and reading activities in our Language Arts blocks.
This Friday your child's Holiday Traditions Report will be due, so please let us know if you have any questions.
Math: Last week we wrapped up our Unit 3 on rounding, addition and subtraction with our test on Friday. We will move on to measurement in Unit 4. We will begin the unit talking about time and end it on Fractions.
This week we will begin Unit 4: Measurement and Fractions
Unit Overview- Parent Letter
Math Games/ Activities:
Mostly Postie- Grams/Kilograms
Science: We will wrap up our science unit and take our assessment on Tuesday the 12th.
Homework
Holiday Traditions Report Due December 15th
Unit 12 Spelling: mother, light, country, father, let, something, once, there, their, write, too, together, food, place, know, next, while
There will be a spelling test on Friday the 15th.
Important Dates
Dec. 14- Fifth grade Business Fair- Information Letter
Dec. 15- CRMS Holiday Concert for SRE students
Dec. 19- Winter Parties--3rd grade at 10am
Dec. 20- Jan. 2- WINTER BREAK
Jan. 3- Staff Development Day
Jan. 4- First day back with students
Things to do over Winter Break
The below is not required, it is just for fun!
Read a new book so you can share it when you back from break!
iSTATION
Math:
Math: PBL- A Night at the Theatre- You will need your Google Login for this. You will need to make a copy of this and rename it. You can make a poster, powerpoint, or just be creative with how you want to present your information.Remember this is just for fun and isn't required.
Science: