3rd Grade News
Ms. Ramsey's Weekly Newsletter Friday, October 14th
I was BLOWN away with your child's Research a State presentations :) They did a fabulous job! I can tell they worked really hard! I hope that they had fun and learned something new about new states! And perhaps they did their first PowerPoint! Way to go!! Please check the Homeroom App or email notification for pictures!
We are starting fresh on Monday with new topics in all subject areas! Please see below of what we are getting into!
WHAT ARE WE LEARNING?
SOCIAL STUDIES: Chapter 3
Chapter 3 COMMUNITIES BUILD A NATION
- Lesson 1: America’s 1st People: Native Americans
- Lesson 2: Early Explorers
- Lesson 3: Early Spanish Communities
- Lesson 4: Early French Communities
- Lesson 5: Early English Communities
-Lesson 6: Creating a New Nation
Vocabulary: customs, fort, colony, citizen, territory, expedition, drought, Quaker, pilgrim, tax, protest, independence, revolution, constitution
SCIENCE: Chapter 3: Plants
VOCABULARY: flowering plant, nonflowering plant, stem, root, fruit, flowers, photosynthesis, carbon dioxide, oxygen, nutrient, reproduce, pollinate, germinate, life cycle
READING AND ELA: Unit 2, Week 4
Book of the Week: Tops and Bottoms
Comprehension Skill: Author’s Purpose
Comprehension Strategy: Predict and Set Purpose
Phonics: Words with spl, thr, squ, str, scr
Spelling Words: splash, splurge, throw, thrill, three, strength, square, squeak, scream, throne, strike, scratch, street, squeeze, split
Conventions: Singular Possessive Nouns
Writing: Fairy Tale
Vocabulary: Wordly Wise Lesson 4 Quizlet:
https://quizlet.com/29246704/wordly-wise-book-3-lesson-4-flash-cards/
CHARACTER EDUCATION: Citizenship
Mark Your Calendar:
October 18- Picture Retake Day
October 19: Field trip forms DUE
October 23- Ms. Ramsey's 10 mile run in Atlanta!
October 24 through 28- Red Ribbon Week
October 26- Field Trip to Hillcrest Orchards (Grades 1-3)
November 1- Pumpkin Project Due (Grades 1-3)
November 15- Third Grade Friendsgiving during 7th period (more info to come from Room Parents!)
Uniform Reminders
Every Kids Votes!
FSA Connect Mobile App
Dear Parents,
We are happy to inform you that now you can check fsaconnect by mobile app.
Here is how you can access the app:
ITunes App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/radix-mobile/id1159005166?mt=8
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.radix.radixmobile
The links can also be found at the bottom of your connect page by the other social media links.
A pop-up banner will appear on top of the screen when users access the school connect on their mobile devices.
Site link: https://fsaconnect.fultonscienceacademy.org
Username: fsaconnect username
Password: fsaconnect password
Ms. Kelly, the Guidance Counselor, came to our class this week!
Hillcrest Orchards Filed Trip!
Please make sure you send your child with their signed form and $13.00!
We will be able to wear comfortable bottoms and tennis shoes for this field trip, but all students should wear their RED uniform polo. All students must also pack a sack lunch for this trip!
Want to be a chaperone?: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f44aaac2ea7fb6-hillcrest
Stay Connected with Our Class
SYMBALOO EDU RESOURCES
Ms. Ramsey's 3rd grade Resources
http://edu.symbaloo.com/shared/AAAAAwQrGCQAA41_WBN4jg==
Reading/Spelling
http://edu.symbaloo.com/mix/reading-spellingsymbaloo
Elementary Science Resources
http://edu.symbaloo.com/mix/elementaryscience2
Elementary Math
http://edu.symbaloo.com/mix/elementarymath1
Grades 3-5 Resources
http://edu.symbaloo.com/mix/3-5-sites
Another Teacher's symbaloo that is excellent!!
Ms. Chelsea Ramsey
Fulton Science Academy Private School
Serving Advanced and Gifted Students
Email: cramsey@fultonscienceacademy.org
Location: 3035 Fanfare Way, Alpharetta, GA, United States
Phone: 678- 366-2555