3rd Grade News
Summer 2019
Finishing Up the Year! (Important Dates)
- Tuesday, May 21 - 3rd Grade Awards @ 9:00am
- Wednesday, May 22 - Yearbook Signing
- Thursday, May 23 - Multiplication Movie Reward
- Friday, May 24 - Last FULL Day / Career Day / Spark Walk
- Monday, May 27 - NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day)
- Tuesday, May 28 - NO SCHOOL (Teacher Work Day)
- Wednesday, May 29 - End of 4th 9 Weeks / 4th 9 Weeks Report Cards / Last Day of School (2-hr Day)
Important Dates for Next School Year!
- Saturday, August 3 - Back to School Bash
- Tuesday, August 6 - First Day of School (2-hr Day)
- Wednesday, August 7 - No School (Teacher Work Day)
- Thursday, August 8 - First FULL Day
Stay Safe this Summer!!
Parents,
Read the following tips to your child to help them stay safe this summer!
- Take a friend with you wherever you go.
- Know your full name, address, telephone number, and your parents' names.
- If you ever get lost in a public place, talk to someone in charge right away.
- Before taking anything from anyone, even from someone you know, check with your parents first.
- Check first with your parents before you get in a car with someone.
- Say no if someone tries to treat you in a way that makes you confused or scared, and let your parents know right away.
- Talk with your parents about which online activities are safe and which are not.
- Use a "buddy" system when going swimming and always make sure an adult is watching.
- Always cross the street at a corner or crosswalk. Look both ways before crossing.
- Whenever you ride in a car, ride in the back seat and buckle up.
Have a safe and fun summer!
Keep Up Your Skills
ELA
- Summer is a great time to go to Linebaugh Library and read! There are many family friendly events you may attend. Click the link to find a calendar of events: https://rclstn.org/calendar
- You may also click the following link to find out more about the Linebaugh Summer Reading Program: https://rclstn.org/events/summer-reading-program-2019
- Listen to a stories/books being read aloud on https://www.storylineonline.net/
- Practice writing - write in a daily journal or diary using the writing non-negotiables.
Math
- Continue to get on iReady Math! Students may access iReady throughout the summer (up until mid July). Go through the Blackman website, student resources, and clever.
- You may also download the app Door24 on ipads or iphones. This app allows students to work on math fluency - knowing addition, subtraction, multiplication & division facts. (This app is only available on apple products for now.)
- Mobymax Fact Fluency can help your child with studying their multiplication facts to keep up with them for 4th grade.
Science / Social Studies
- Brainpop / Brainpopjr.: Watch educational videos/take quizzes by going through the Blackman website, student resources, and clever.
- Studyjams is a great site that has videos and quizzes about several different science topics. http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/index.htm
- Read "Who Was/Is" or "What Was/Is" books about important people and events in history. There is also a Netflix series titled "The Who Was Show" that goes along with the books.
- Learn about US History by visiting museums or famous monuments if possible.
Family Fun in Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Nashville
- Murfreesboro Parks & Rec. has many events and summer camps for the whole family to attend. Click the link to see what's going on around you!
- Smyrna is right around the corner. Check out their parks and rec site for information on fun events to attend as well!
https://www.townofsmyrna.org/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks-events-calendar
- Enjoy many fun activities such as Movies Under the Stars, all throughout Nashville and Middle Tennessee using the following link: https://nashvillefunforfamilies.com/
Reminders
- Students should be reading for 30 minutes a day.
- Students should be practicing multiplication facts daily.
- iReady Math & Mobymax can be used at home (even in the summer).
- You (students and parents) can click on the link below (Blackman Sparks Learning Channel) to learn new skills or review old ones as practice for the upcoming school year!
Contact Us:
Blackman Elementary
Website: ble.rcschools.net
Location: 586 Fortress Boulevard, Murfreesboro, TN, USA
Phone: 615-904-3795