3rd Grade News
Week of March 16-20
A peak into our week!
The math students learned about the irrational number of Pi (π). They enjoyed learned about this unique number and its history!
On a sadder note, Ms. Aniya is not a member of our class anymore. To help make her feel loved, we wrote her letters as she transitions to a new learning environment! We will miss her dearly.
Curriculum Corner
Social Studies
Now that we've learned about the United State government, we will read and learn about our nation's first president--George Washington!
Science
We will dig into Rocks and Minerals this week! They will learn how to classify rocks and minerals based on their properties.
Mathematics
We are in the middle of Chapter 15: The Customary System. Your is learning this system of measurement and how to convert units within it! I'm pushing them in this chapter!
Reading
Weekly Story: Suki’s Kimono, a Realistic Fiction
Comprehension Skill: Compare and Contrast
Vocabulary Words: cotton, festival, graceful, handkerchief, paces, pale, rhythm, snug
Language Arts
Conventions Skill: Adjectives and Articles
Phonics Skill: CV/ VC
THERE ARE 20 Spelling words: create, medium, piano, idea, radio, video, studio, violin, duo, patio, rodeo, pioneer, trio, stadium, audio, audience, radiate, cereal, Creole, recreation
Important Dates
Thursday, March 19, 2015
- Spelling Test
- Vocabulary Test
Friday, March 20, 2015
- Homework Packet due
- Alliance Theater Field Trip
Thursday, March 26, 2015
- Favorite Book Character Dress Up day!
April 6-10, 2015
- Spring Break-- NO SCHOOL
April 22-28
- ITBS Testing Days
May 4-15
- Spring MAP Testing Days
May 22
- Last Day of School