The Mustang Stampede
Third Grade news for the month of December
Math & Science News
This month in math we will be continuing our study of fractions, including fractions of a whole and set, equivalent fractions, comparing fractions (with models), and fractions on number lines. After, we will learn money concepts, coins, bills, counting sets of money, and a making change. We will continue to review subtraction with regrouping as well, as many students still struggle with this skill.
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In science, we will be learning about space and our solar system. Specifically students need to learn the planets in order (from the sun), traits of our sun and moon, and orbits of objects in space.
English/Language Arts & Social Studies News
In reading, students will begin learning strategies for reading longer texts. We will also begin a novel study of "Chocolate Fever." For independent reading we will begin a Book Club. In English/Language Arts we will continue working on writing skills, specifically continuing the expansion of a writing narratives by in-depth analysis of the traits of amazing writers. Spelling will continue using Words Their Way, and our Grammar focus will be on Nouns, Verbs, and Adjectives.
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In Social Studies, students will learn about the three Branches of US government and the system of checks and balances.
Caught in the act of learning!
Mystery Day
The mystery of physics!
Mighty Mustangs Award winners!
Congratulations to Lauren and Landon!
Math Online
Our favorites are Think Through Math, First in Math, and SumDog.
Upcoming Events
Dec. 3-4 KBTX Food Drive Collections
Dec. 4 - Double Dave's Spirit Night
Dec. 6 - PTO Board Meeting (12:00p.m.)
Dec. 10-14 - Mustang Market
Dec. 12 - Early Release 12:45 p.m. (Staff Development)
Dec. 13 - 4th Grade Musical 8:30 and 1:30
Dec. 20 - 4th Grade Talent Show (8:15-9:30) & Third Grade Holiday Party (1:45-2:15)
Dec. 21 - Holiday Sing-A-Long (8:15-9:15) & Early Release 12:45 p.m.
Dec. 24-Jan. 4 - Winter Holiday
Mrs. Hughes & Mr. Rhine Third Grade
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