Weekly Newsletter
Mrs. McClary's Class
Week of March 20th
Reading
Skill: Understanding Text Features
Text features help the reader make sense of what they are reading and are the building blocks for text structure. Text features also help readers determine what is important to the text and to them.
- Homework: Students should be reading 20-30 minutes daily.
Nonfiction Text Features
Spelling and Vocabulary
A list of spelling words and vocabulary words was sent home in their binder. The students will need to be able to spell the spelling words correctly for the spelling test. They will need to know the meaning of each vocabulary word, but will not have to spell them. Spelling tests are weekly and vocabulary are biweekly.
- Spelling test on 3/24 - words were given out before Spring Break; Vocabulary quiz on March 27th
Math
Skills: Equivalent Fractions & Comparing Fractions
Students will learn to identify equivalent fractions and compare them using a greater than or less than symbol.
- Please assist students at home to learn their multiplication facts. With consistent practice, they will learn their facts with ease. Please also insure that your child is completing and turning in the homework each week. We are focusing on the eight multiplication tables this week.
- Watch videos in newsletter
- Multiplication Quiz (x8) - March 31st
3rd Grade - Math - Equivalent Fractions - Topic Overview
Equivalent Fractions. Grade 3
3rd Grade Comparing Fractions Strategies
Science
- What is energy?
- Students will learn about the different forms of energy
- potential energy, kinetic energy, mechanical energy, & light energy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83QOacnzU8o
Social Studies
Economics:
Economics is the way people use money, goods and services. In this unit, we will learn about how economics affects people.
Producers and Consumers | Social Studies for Kids | Kids Academy
Economics for Kids: Goods and Services
Donations Needed
Items needed:
- boxes of Kleenex
- candy
Thanks! :-)
Notes
Resource of the Week: Theater
Lunch: 11:46-12:16
Upcoming Dates
March 29th: Spring pictures
March 31st - Field Day 1:00 - 2 pm
April 7th-10th: No School
April 14th: Daddy Daughter Dance
May 2nd: FAST Reading State Assessment
May 9th: FAST Math State Assessment
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