Anderson's 3rd Grade Class
Newsletter: January 11, 2016
Math:
We will begin our Geometry Unit by reviewing 2D and 3D shapes and classifying them into different categories such as rhombuses, rectangles, triangles, pentagons, hexagons, etc. Students must understand that shapes share attributes (sides, angles, vertices) and that the shared attributes can define a larger category (such as quadrilaterals or polygons). This week, we will practice identifying and creating shapes on geoboards. Students will use Venn Diagrams to compare and contrast the attributes of various shapes.
Reading:
Writing:
Last semester, we studied four American Heroes: Paul Revere, Susan B. Anthony, Mary McLeod Bethune, and Frederick Douglass. This week, students will get into groups and review these heroes by using their social studies biography books and journal notes. Students will jot down at least three facts about each American hero's life. Finally, students will select one of these heroes to write an informational report as a writing grade. Students will need to write about their American hero's early life, accomplishments, and character traits. Students' informational reports will be graded in the areas of ideas, style, organization and conventions.
Grammar:
Science:
We have been investigating fossils as evidence of organisms that lived long ago. This week, students will review the three types of fossils (casts, molds and imprints) and discuss how these fossils are made. We will make fossil models to demonstrate our understanding of how fossils are formed in either layered rocks or in hardened tree sap called amber.
Word Study:
belong, song, tongs, throng, along, bong, gong, among, strong, wrong
“A Night at Disney” Talent Show 2016
Gwin Oaks will have its annual Talent Show on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 6:00 PM. This year’s Talent Show has a theme of “A Night at Disney.” Talent Show acts with a Disney theme (Disney characters, Star Wars, Marvel, etc.) are encouraged, but using the theme is not a requirement. Students will need to audition for the Talent Show on Tuesday, January 26 or Wednesday, January 27. Information about auditions will be sent home in Friday folders on Friday, January 15. Individual students, groups of students or families, classes, and staff members are invited to audition for our evening of fun. All Gwin Oaks students (K-5) are invited to participate. Even if you don’t audition, be sure to come and be a part of the audience to support those who will be performing their talents. Remember my rules: no fire, no pets or live animals, and all lyrics have to be appropriate for school. On the evening of the Talent Show, donations will be accepted in order to raise money for the Gwin Oaks Family Legacy Resource Center. Stay tuned for more information!
J Mrs. Collins
Attendance
Attendance at school is an important part of student success and achievement. Too many absences disrupt learning, not just for the absent student but for the entire classroom. Reinforcing the pride our students feel by being a part of our Gwin Oaks family every day will increase the motivation to attend school. Here at Gwin Oaks we are introducing: GALAXY
G-Great,
A-Attendance,
L-Leads, to
A-An, eXtraordinary
Y-Year
Beginning in January, grade levels attendance percentages will be monitored. While occasional absences are necessary, the goal is to have every grade level increase student attendance. Thank you for working with the school to encourage, motivate and support your child. Together we can improve your child’s attendance and his or her academic success.
-Natalie Pugh, Counselor
Awards Day
Gwin Oaks Elementary will only be doing year-long awards this year. Therefore, our Awards Day Ceremony will take place in May. We look forward to everyone coming and celebrating our students' accomplishments at the end of the school year. I will provide more specifics on the date and time as we get closer to May.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
Gwin Oaks Elementary
Email: jewel_anderson@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Website: http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/GwinOaksES/home.html
Location: Gwin Oaks Elementary School, Gwin Oaks Drive, Lawrenceville, GA, United States
Phone: 770-972-33110