

3rd Grade
August Newsletter
Welcome to 3rd Grade!
We're excited to meet you! 3rd Grade is a challenging and exciting year. Please use this newsletter to help you navigate and answer any questions that may arise each month.
Important Dates
August 10th- Curriculum Night 6pm
August 15th- BOG
August 29th- Half Day: Character Day
What We're Learning
In addition to learning expectations and procedures we will be working on the following:
Math: Graphing and introduction to multiplication
Reading: Reviewing 2nd grade reading comprehension skills
Science: Introduction to the scientific method and discovering objects in the sky
Writing: Students will craft an informational writing piece
During the month of September we will be focusing on the trait COMPASSION from CARROTPI using the Character Strong curriculum about empathy for meaningful lessons and conversations. Please read more about it in this Empathy Family Connection Letter.
All questions relating to 3rd Grade activities please reach out to Melissa York at myork@unionacademy.org
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