3rd Grade Newsletter
April 9, 2018
What are we learning about this week?
* Our field trip is this Tuesday to the Austin Science Nature Center. There will be a separate email that contains more information regarding this exciting trip.
Math: Unit 6
Perimeter- This week we will Create rectangles with the same perimeter but different areas • Solve story problems that involve creating rectangles with the same perimeter but different areas
In this unit your child will:
❚ Describe and classify two-dimensional shapes, especially quadrilaterals
❚ Calculate area and perimeter
❚ Represent fractions as parts of a whole shape Your child will learn and practice these skills by solving problems like those shown below. Keep this sheet for reference when you’re helping with homework.
Science
Earth Interactions Students will explore, investigate, and compare landforms found on Earth and the rapid changes landforms undergo. They will explore changes and interactions between humans and their environment including how people adapt, modify and use the physical environment. Students will explore and investigate natural resources and the impact of rapid changes to natural resources.
Language Arts
Poetry
Poetry is a powerful, literary method to convey truth, use imagination, and share experiences to evoke an emotional response from the reader. Poetry is all around us in songs, greeting cards, jingles, and woven into texts of books. We will immerse students in all different types of poetry for the next few weeks.
April 1st - 30th
Habit 7 - Sharpen the Saw
This month your child is learning how to use Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw- Balance feels best.
This habit focuses on students learning to take care of their body by eating right, exercising, getting sleep, spending time with family and friends.
How to Sharpen the Saw at Home:
I take care of my body by eating right, exercising, playing outside, and getting sleep. I spend time with family and friends and enjoy their company. I learn in lots of ways and lots of places, not just at school. I am always seeking to learn new information. I take time to find meaningful ways to help others.
1) Have a family game night.
2) Exercise together. Keep a health journal-Everyone sets a goal for the week.
3) Read together!
4) Make your own family club.
5) Serve others in the community
**Please take a moment to provide us with feedback about the transfer of the 7 Habits from the school environment to the home environment. Your feedback will help us in our journey to develop leadership in every child in school and within the greater community!
PARENT SURVEY LINK https://goo.gl/forms/E71wgJSXL10qLnUw2
I encourage you to partner with us in teaching your student to practice The Seven Habits at home. To learn more about The Seven Habits and how they can be used at home, visit "Parent's Place" at http://www.theleaderinme.org/parents/
Homework
Spelling: upon, family, later, turn, move, there, several, animals, often, it's, up, on, most, along, work, once, its, sure, water, another
Reading: Read 80 minutes and record
All Math Classes:
Practice Math Facts! No quiz this week but there will be one the next week!
Important Dates
Tues Apr 10 STAAR Administration – PLEASE NO VISITORS
4th Grade Writing STAAR
5th Grade Math STAAR
3rd Grade Field Trip
Wed Apr 11 STAAR Administration – PLEASE NO VISITORS
5th Grade Reading STAAR
Thu Apr 12 STAAR Administration – PLEASE NO VISITORS
STAAR 4th and 5th Make-ups
Fri Apr 20 Ballet Austin comes to SRE