3rd Grade News
March 13th -17th
Happy Monday!
We hope everyone had a wonderful Spring Break!
Next week, we will be giving the Practice Math and Reading STAAR tests. Please see below for more information about these practice tests.
Please see below for important dates, learning targets. This is a review week so there are no new spelling words.
Important Dates
March
Thursday, March 16th: Student Council Spirit Day - Dress as your favorite animal
Thursday, March 16th: Kindergarten Information Meeting, 6:00-7:00pm See more information below
March 20th-24th: Spring Book Fair
Tuesday, March 21st: Magic Show Assembly at 9am
Wednesday, March 22nd: Practice Math STAAR - See more info below
Thursday, March 23rd: Practice Reading STAAR - See more info below
Thursday, March 23rd: Plano ISD SPort Stacking Tournament, 6:00-8:30pm See more info below
Friday, March 24th: Kindergarten Registration See more information below
Thursday, March 30th: Report Cards go home
Practice STAAR Tests
Next week your child will be taking the Math and Reading practice STAAR tests (March 22nd & 23rd). We are going to simulate the real STAAR testing days as much as possible. We need your help with the following to make this a productive and positive time for your child.
- Please ensure that your child gets enough rest and has a nutritious breakfast on Wednesday and Thursday to do their best on their 4 hour test each day.
- Arrival – Please have your child at school by 7:35 at the latest.
- Supplies:
- We encourage your child to bring a water bottle. This cuts down on children taking numerous trips to the water fountain.
- Please send a nutritious snack.
- Clothes – We suggest students wear comfortable clothes and bring a jacket in case they get cold.
Top Ten Things You Need To Know About Kindergarten
Please mark your calendars for an informational meeting about kindergarten at Wells! While you learn about our kindergarten top ten list, your child will get to listen to a story and make a fun craft!
Who: All parents and new kindergarten students for the 2017-2018 school year
When: Thursday, March 16, 2017 from 6:00-7:00pm
Where: Wells Elementary Kindergarten Area
Kindergarten Registration
Plano ISD 2017 Sport Stacking Tournament
When: Thursday, March 23, 2017
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Plano Senior High School
2200 Independence Parkway, Plano, 75075
Who: Ages categories – 5/under, 6/7, 8/9, 10/11, 12/13, 14/up and
Special Stackers (physically disabled)
Students can compete in one event from each column;
Individual
3-3-3
3-6-3
Cycle
Partner/Team
Doubles/Partners
3-6-3 Timed Relay
Mom & Me or Dad & Me
This will enable more students a chance to receive an award during our competition.
Students will be encouraged to register early. Registration information will be sent to each school soon and will also be on the WSSA website. www.thewssa.com.
Think Through Math
Home Access URL: https://clever.com/in/pisd
Login: Network User Name (how they log onto the computer at school)
firstname.lastname.1
Password: Network Password (their regular computer password)
3We.123456 (student id #)
Learning Targets
I can create a detailed writing piece that demonstrates correct writing conventions and grammar usage.
I can answer comprehension questions using text evidence.
MATH
I can sort 3-D solids based on attributes.
I can determine the perimeter of a polygon.
I can determine the perimeter of a common shape (a rectangle).
I can find the area of a rectangle.
SCIENCE
I can begin to understand and communicate the importance of Earth's cycles and systems.
I can describe and illustrate the Sun.
I can identify the planets in Earth's solar system and their position in relation to the Sun.
SOCIAL STUDIES
I can explain the importance of obeying rules and laws in the community.
I can describe the basic structure of government.
I can describe people that have had a positive impact on our country.
I can explain the importance of voting.
Spelling Words
Review Week
No New Spelling Words