Hi all!

Well here we are at the end of the 1st 9 weeks of third grade! Time flies when you're having fun!!!

Important reminders/dates:

Fall Festival- Oct. 21 5:00pm-8:00pm

Bring the whole family for some Fall fun! 

Conference week- Oct. 24-28      early release each day

** Report cards will be given out at each conference. Make sure you come ready with any questions or concerns you might have. **

Tutoring- If your child stays after school for tutoring help, please be ready to pick them up at 3:30. 

November 1st- last day for Tuesday tutoring

November 10th- last day for Thursday tutoring

November 12th- last day for Saturdays for Success tutoring

Student Holiday- November 8th

Thanksgiving Break- Nov. 21-25

2nd 9 weeks

 Reading:

Students will continue to use the UNRAVEL strategy when reading.

Students will focus on reading comprehension skills, main idea and details, fact and opinion, vocabulary, sequencing, story elements, and genre (the different types of stories). 

It is very important that your child reads for at least 25 minutes each night to help them grow as readers. Remember- they are responsible for reading all tests this year by themselves. 

Please remember to check your child's reading log each night. Look on the back to find updates on the progress of your child and his/her AR goals. Encourage them to take tests every few days if they have read their AR books carefully. New AR goals will start on Monday so remind your child that they will have a fresh start to make their goal if they didn't make it last nine weeks.

Math:

We are continuing our study of multiplication facts in the beginning of this nine weeks. Your child should know all of their 0's, 1's, 2's, 4's, 5's, and 10's facts so far. If they do not, have them practice for at least five minutes each night so they do not get behind. 

While working on multiplication facts, we will start to introduce division so it is very important they know their facts by memory. 

Science/Social Studies: 

We will begin to explore different types of soils. (clay, loam, and sand) Students will learn how to tell these soils apart from each other as well as how we use them in our everyday lives. 

Students will get to know more about the famous Paul Revere and his midnight ride. They will also learn the three branches of government and their roles.

*** Be sure to check the agenda each night and sign or initial it. That is our primary source for communication with you. ***

Thanks for reading! 

The Third Grade Team  :)