We will begin reviewing mapping symbols and keys, the compass, landforms, world rivers, oceans and continents throughout the next two weeks. Third graders will be making a map of their dream playground using their mapping skills. They will create a key using symbols and draw their map to scale. Students will also review the world's oceans and continents and study some major rivers. (See the songs below to review oceans and continents. There will be a test on Sept. 18.)

We will begin our first reading unit about friendship. The first story we will read is called Rugby and Rosie. We will also learn about nouns, synonyms, antonyms, and cause/effect. The next couple weeks we will continue to review our reading workshop routines and work on building stamina.

Math class will officially begin on Wednesday. Students will be placed into their groups and begin the first lesson. We will focus on how to complete homework assignments using the textbook and paper homework sheets. Please check in on your child's math homework while they are still learning to transfer the problems on to their paper from the book.