Character Traits

This week in class we discussed the traits or qualities of a character.  We created a list of character traits for your child to keep in their reading folder and then we read two stories where we identified the character's traits in the stories.  The students worked on being able to identify character traits and then support it with information from the text.

Map Skills Project

Next week, on Tuesday, I will be assigning a create your own map project to be completed at home.  This will be a culminating project to go along with all of the things we have been learning in class.  Please be looking for the information.  They will be due on September 23rd.

Spelling Lists

Here are the spelling lists for the week in case you need an extra!  (:

Here is the regular list:

Here is the challenge list:

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.