Unit One Math

We are in the middle of our first unit of math.  We are reviewing  a lot of different concepts.  We have reviewed data collection and graphing, measurement and time.  There is still more to come!

Map Skills

We are currently learning about how to read different maps and what their purposes are.  We have been learning how to use a map key, cardinal directions, intermediate directions, and next week we will be learning about how to measure distances on a map.  Once we complete this unit, we have a fun project planned to be completed at home, so stay tuned!

Curriculum Night

Thank you so much for coming to Curriculum Night on Wednesday evening.  It was wonderful seeing and meeting everyone.  I know it is going to be a great year!

Curriculum NIght Power Point Presentation

Sign Up for Xtra Math

I sent home a letter explaining how to sign up for Xtra math online.  We will be using this at school sometimes so please sign up.  You can use this at home to help encourage your child to practice his/her facts.  It also provides me with information on what your child needs to work on.

Homework Policy

I went over with your child the homework policy for our classroom this year.  Please sign and return it when you can.  You will receive another copy of this at Curriculum Night for you to keep for your record in my Parent Handbook.

Math Facts

We began with addition math facts this week.  Math fact practice will usually be twice a week.  Please practice your math facts with your child at home.  I sent home a login to a great website called Xtramath.  Please sign your child up.  This will help your child keep up on their math facts.  I will send home an additional sign up next week if you need an extra copy.  Some students are already on there and at work!

Character Counts

We discussed the 6 pillars of character this week.  We read and acted out plays, skits and read stories demonstrating the six pillars of character which are trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.  They learned about our Character Counts plan.  It was sent home today.  Please look it over and let me know if you have any questions.

Welcome to 3-5!

Hi!  Welcome to a new school year!  I am so excited to be teaching third grade this year!  I am so excited for everything we are going to learn and accomplish this year!

Field Day

We had a great time!  Here are some pictures from our day!

Field Day

Field Day is coming up on Friday.  Please send you child with a water bottle, sunscreen, and a towel (for lunchtime).  This will help keep them hydrated and sunburn free!

Regular Spelling This Week

Hi!  This week is various words that are homophones, so everyone is going to take the regular list.  This is great practice for all students.  They should do their spelling homework based upon the first twenty words.  The test will be on all twenty-five words this week.

Electricity Lab Reports

This week, we brainstormed questions that we still have regarding electricity and how it works. After we created the list, the students chose the question that they would like to answer and are working on a lab to answer it! The students had to develop a list of materials, a hypothesis, and a procedure to answer the assigned question. Each of the groups will present their results using photos and videos that they took. Their Power Points are on Edmodo!

Blood on the River

This week we have started the novel Blood on the River by Elisa Carbone. This story is about a boy named Sam Collier, an orphan assigned as a page to Captain John Smith, on a journey to the New World. The students are reading the story through the eyes of Sam through his struggles and triumphs on this dangerous journey. The struggles of the journey to the New World are truly brought to life through Sam's eyes. It is a great story about about the importance of relying on each other and working together towards a goal. Ask your child about what is happening as we read each day!

Interested in Being a Patrol?

Are you interested in being a patrol?  Are you interested in helping others?  If your answer is yes to these two questions and would like to be a patrol next year, there is a meeting on May 9th at lunchtime recess to tell you all about it.  Attendance is mandatory.  I was a patrol when I was in 5th grade and love it!!!