Wolverine Update
October 1st
October is here!
Somethings to look ahead to: Red Ribbon Week, Parsons Spirit Night at Menchies, Halloween, foliage, crisp weather, Field Day. Remember to keep up by checking our class calendar on the eclass website page!
Thank you!
Thank you for attending Parent Teacher Conferences. Enjoyed seeing you and discussing with you your child's success and setting our sights on continued success!
Field Day
Thursday October 5th is Field Day for 3rd Grade. Please join us for the fun. Our students will be running, doing events and having a good time in general. Recommended: sun block, hat and water. Also, comfortable, athletic type clothing.
What we are learning about:
Models to support understanding multiplication
Our introduction to multiplication is based on using models such as arrays, or equal groups to help students understand the concept behind multiplication. Less about memorizing math facts and more about thinking and understanding concept of multiplication. We start out 'hands on' concrete and then move toward more 'abstract' with number lines showing multiplication in action.
Crafting a complete personal narrative
We'll be using this graphic organizer (GO) to help us craft a complete story. Students will take that 'seed moment' and expand it with details, description and a series of events. The goal is to have a complete story that answers the questions on the GO.
Native American study: NE, SE and plains regions
Last week, we worked on constructing 'our text' for the unit. This week, we will get out study guides for the first test and do some research and reading about the NE, SE and Plains Native Americans.
Don't forget the Diamond Del Field Trip! October 10th
You can sign up for the field trip on MyPaymentsPlus! The kids will have a great time sorting through rocks and minerals and even get to bring some home! This is a popular 'in house' field trip, where the experience is brought to us at Parsons ES. Please make sure to get your student signed up!
Testing schedule
There is a spelling test this Friday, October 6th.
There will be a social studies and math test on multiplication introduction unit next week on October 12th.
Science rock unit test will be October 13th