3rd Grade Newsletter
Week of May 7, 2018
This Week in 3rd grade:
** Please have them bring their own technology Friday May 4th through Thursday May 10th.
STAAR Camp- STAAR camp started Friday, May 4th and the kids had a blast.
Everyday your student will rotate to different teachers who will be responsible for reviewing material in both math and reading. The teachers and the students dress up depending on the theme for the day and we all have a blast!
Please check out the themes below, as there are some great ones!
Camp Schedule:
May 7th Jive on over to the STAAR diner- 50's
May 8th Lucky STAAR- 80's
May 9th Rock the STAAR Day- Rock n' Roll
May 10th Saddle Up to STAAR- Country Western
May 11th Students will stay in their homerooms and participate in some relaxing activities to get them ready for the test.
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/
How to help your student prepare for the upcoming tests?
- Help with homework
- Read daily
- Review strategies
- Practice math facts!
- Be positive and supportive
- Make sure they get a good night's rest
- Prepare a healthy and hearty breakfast the day of the test
- Send plenty of healthy snacks to get them through 2-4 hrs of testing
What STAAR tests will they take?
This year our third graders will take the math and reading STAAR tests. For each test, the students will be given a 4 hour time frame to complete it in.
Math- May 14th
Reading- May 15th
Released STAAR questions:
For more resources and information on the tests please go to: http://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/staar/.
Homework
The following will be due Thursday May 10th.
Math(Including PACE):
Math Review- Due Thursday May 10th
Practice your math facts, they are so important!
Reading:
Read 80 minutes and record in your planner.
PRESS Reading Passage
Sun and Moon Poem- Tell your student to use the PRESS strategy.
This will be due on May 10th. We are giving extra time to ensure that they take their time and do their best work. Student will read this paired selection of a poem and expository text and then answer the questions.
Here you can find more information about this fantastic strategy!
Here you can find STAAR practice for both math and reading.
Important Dates
Mon May 14 STAAR! No volunteers or visitors please
· 5th Grade Re-Test MATH
· 3rd & 4th Grade MATH
Tue May 15 STAAR! No volunteers or visitors please
· 5th Grade Re-Test READING
· 3rd & 4th Grade READING
Wed May 16 STAAR! No volunteers or visitors please
· 5th Grade SCIENCE
May 24th Field Day - Please volunteer for this if you can! It is such a fun event that is made even better with a little extra help:)