The Mustang Stampede
Third grade news for the month of January.
Math News
In Math we will begin an integrated problem solving unit, where students will need to reason through problem situations and decide which operation is needed to solve it. Students are encouraged to be able to solve all problems in more than one way, so as your student works on homework problems, check to see if he/she can do it a different way.
This link details the CSISD Math curriculum, including scheduled dates for each course of study. Please keep in mind that the math teachers use this curriculum calendar as a guide and specific dates are available from your child's math teacher.
Here are links to some of the programs we use regularly in class.
[Username is first initial, last name, class room number. Ex: shughes305; Password: password]
Students should work through the lessons they see at the top of the page, please have them go in order, ending with the assessment for the lesson.
Students' usernames/passwords should be on a card stapled to the inside cover of their planners. Do ANY game and have fun!
Clearly the students' new favorite site. Login information is the exact same as for Think Through Math (above).
Science News
We will begin our Earth Science study this six week, starting with the Water Cycle and Weather. Encourage your child to consider these constants in their lives. Discuss weather forecasting and where our fresh water comes from. Below are some timely sites that support our learning.
Here is CSISD's science curriculum site.
This site has some great games and videos.
NASA's Earth Science
Another great site with games and very cool resources and photos.
Math Fluency Dancing!
"Have Fun Teaching" if you want to see them from home.
Experimenting in Science
Light energy in action.
Solar System Christmas Tree
Showing what we know!
English - Language Arts News
This link details the workshop instructional method we use in class.
This page contains links to many sites we use in class.
Social Studies News
Social Studies will continue our study of the branches of US government. The links below are some sites that can support what your child will be doing in class.
January Calendar of Events
Jan. 1-4 School Holiday
Jan. 10 Award Celebrations 2:00 p.m.
Jan. 16 Potato Shack Spirit Night
Jan. 17 UIL
Jan. 21 MLK School Holiday
Jan. 25 Family Movie Night