Island News 4/7-4/11
Mrs. Benoit - River Place Elementary - 3rd grade
Important Information
The diorama for the Animal Research book report is due Monday, April 14th. Disregard the April 11th due date that the instructions on the website says. I decided to extend the due date for our class. Your child has seen an example in class.
http://classroom.leanderisd.org/default.aspx?RiverPlaceThirdGrade/BookReports
The following link has the STAAR powerpoint slide the 3rd grade teachers went over a few week ago. You will also find some helpful information on how to prepare/practice.
http://classroom.leanderisd.org/default.aspx?RiverPlaceThirdGrade/STAARInformation
· We are doing a Math Fact Challenge in 3rd grade! Your child’s math teacher will explain the expectations so that their name can be on the big chart paper in the hallway saying they have them mastered! Please be working nightly on them to ensure mastery!
Thursday is our Library/Book Exchange day. Please make sure your child is bringing their library books to school on this day.
· Spring is Here! Please be sure to check the lost and found for any missing clothing items.
Important Dates
April 11th- Spring/class pictures
April 14th Diorama for the Animal Research book report is due (disregard the April 11th due date on the attachment)
Friday, April 18th - no school
Tuesday, April 22nd - STAAR Math
Wednesday, April 23rd- STAAR Reading
April 28th - full day of instruction (this is our bad weather make-up day)
Friday, May 2nd, 3rd grade field trip
May 26th - staff and student holiday
Mrs. Benoit's News!
third grade homework link: http://classroom.leanderisd.org/default.aspx?River%20Place%20Third%20Grade/Homework
· Please make sure your child is practicing those math facts. Our goal is to have 50 multiplication problems completed in 4 minutes!
·The rubric and instructions for the animal research project are on the 3rd grade website and I've also attached it here. You child has been doing research in class about their animal, but will need to do the diorama at home. It is due Monday, April 14th and NOT the Friday, April 11th as the instructions say.
http://classroom.leanderisd.org/default.aspx?RiverPlaceThirdGrade/BookReports
Week At A Glance
Reading/Writing: poetry/ animal research
Spelling: Unit 26
Science/Social Studies: review
Math: overall review
Pace Math: overall review
Spelling Specifics:
WOW: obsolete- no longer produced or used; out of date
Core words: true, half, red, fish, plants
Concepts: words with silent letters
lori.benoit@leanderisd.org
Location: 6500 Sitio Del Rio Boulevard, Austin, TX
Phone: 512 570-6900