Third Grade Tidings
Week of October 14-18
A Note From Your Third Grade Teachers
Thank you to those who were able to help support our PTA through CPK Restaurant Night yesterday. There were quite a few wrapped up pizza slices (we had some, too) for lunch today!
We look forward to sharing your child's successes with you during conference week in a couple of weeks. Just a reminder that students are expected to join in the conference as well, as they will be sharing their goals and taking ownership of the goal making process.
Your 3rd Grade Teachers,
Mrs. Bates, Mrs. Evans, Mr. Nakano, Mrs. Thompson, and Ms. Wong
Important Dates
Monday, October 21st - October 25th - Red Ribbon Week
Monday, October 28th - November 1st - Student Parent Teacher Conference Week (minimum days all week)
Thursday, October 31st - Parade at 8:30 a.m.
Friday, November 1st - NO SCHOOL
- All Wednesdays are early dismissal. Please pick up your child at 1:20 on Wednesdays.
- Popsicles are being sold every Wednesday for $1 after school to help support 6th grade science camp!
Harvest Cup
Athletes are welcome to join to be part of one, two, three, or all of our sports teams. More information, including registration, can be found in the flyer below.
Curriculum at a Glance
Global Read Aloud - Stella Diaz Has Something to Say
We have been participating in the Global Read Aloud this month. The Global Read Aloud connects thousands of students around the world as they discuss and enjoy a book together. This year's book for the early elementary readers is Stella Diaz Has Something to Say.
Stella Diaz loves marine animals, especially her betta fish, Pancho. But Stella Diaz is not a betta fish. Betta fish like to be alone, while Stella loves spending time with her mom and brother and her best friend Jenny. Trouble is, Jenny is in another class this year, and Stella feels very lonely.
When a new boy arrives in Stella’s class, she really wants to be his friend, but sometimes Stella accidentally speaks Spanish instead of English and pronounces words wrong, which makes her turn roja. Plus, she has to speak in front of her whole class for a big presentation at school! But she better get over her fears soon, because Stella Díaz has something to say!
We're excited to hear more about Stella's friendships, how they're much like our own, and what she has to say!
Math
Writing
Was that hard to read? That's why eliminating run-on sentences is our writing goal for this week.
This Week's Mentor Sentence
"I don't know, but it's hanging by its feet," chirped Flitter.
It follows the adventures of a lost baby fruit bat and her efforts to fit in. Accidentally dropped by her mother, helpless Stellaluna falls into a nest of bird fledglings, where she is graciously accepted as one of the family — as long as she acts like a bird and doesn't confuse her adoptive siblings. The little bat does her best, but she can't help wanting to fly at night or hang upside down to sleep.
The only time poor Stellaluna feels as graceful as a bird is when she's flying. Then one day, separated from her bird family, Stellaluna is discovered sleeping with her head up (as she's been taught) by a very surprised bat. It calls the other bats to come see this unusual little creature, and a happily awakened Stellaluna is reunited with her mother. When her bird family comes to visit her bat family, the versatile fledgling discovers that being bat-like is just as hard for baby birds as being bird-like was for her. "How can we be so different and feel so much alike?" one asks. "And how can we feel so different and be so much alike?" asks another. "I agree," Stellaluna responds. "But we're friends. And that's a fact."
Ask your scholar how they incorporated apostrophes and quotations into their writing. Ask them when an apostrophe is used and when to use a quotation mark.
Parent Corner
Encourage Your Child to Take Action and Promote Kindness
- Start a conversation with the classmate about a book they have read or a school assignment.
- Ask the classmate to sit with them at lunch.
- Compliment the classmate on something. “Your handwriting is neat,” or “I like that shirt.”
- Smile at the classmate. Sometimes all it takes is a simple smile to make someone’s day.
As your child takes these actions, they will learn many lessons. They will learn how good it feels to do something positive to help another person. Even more importantly, they will learn that when they see something wrong, they don't have to accept it. Instead, they have the power to make a difference. They can do something about it.
In Case You Missed It
Eastwood Explorers
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