Kendal has a birthday this Sunday!!! First birthday of the year! Kendal, I am so thankful for you. You continually surprise me with your kindness and joy of helping out in the classroom. Thank you for being a great helper! I hope you have an AMAZING birthday! We will be sure to celebrate with you a little later on Monday!

Macilynn had a birthday over the break! We made sure to sing to her yesterday when we got back from the holiday! Macilynn, you are a joy to have in class. You are kind and sweet to everyone around you. Thank you for being a great friend and an amazing student! I hope you had an amazing time over the break enjoying your birthday, and I’m glad we were able to sing to you when we got back!

Happy Belated Birthday Macilynn!

Math:
3.4K(R)– solve one-step and two-step problems involving multiplication and division within 100 using strategies based on objects; pictorial models, including arrays, area models and equal groups; properties of operations; or recall of facts

3.5B(R)- represent one and two-step problems, multiplication and division problems, within 100 using arrays, strip diagrams, and equations

Homework: Study your multiplication facts for 0, 1, 2, 4, 5, and 10, record on the log. I will check these logs Friday. Laps at recess if the log is missing or not complete for both Reading and Math.

Science:
3.6A(R)- explore different forms of energy, including mechanical, light, sound, and heat/thermal in everyday life

Other Information:
Tuesday 16th ~ Math Benchmark
Thursday 18th ~ Reading Benchmark
January 15th ~ School Holiday (Martin Luther King Jr.)
January 8-26 ~ Box Top Competition

Math: We are reviewing all math concepts this week in preparation for the Math Benchmark next week.

3.4K(R)– solve one-step and two-step problems involving multiplication and division within 100 using strategies based on objects; pictorial models, including arrays, area models and equal groups; properties of operations; or recall of facts

3.5B(R)- represent one and two-step problems, multiplication and division problems, within 100 using arrays, strip diagrams, and equations

Other Information:
Tuesday 16th ~ Math Benchmark
Thursday 18th ~ Reading Benchmark
January 15th ~ School Holiday (Martin Luther King Jr.)
January 8-26 ~ Box Top Competition

Dear Parents,

Welcome back and Happy New Year! It was wonderful to see all the smiling faces this morning as we came back! We wanted to share some information about testing next week.

Next week, we will have our middle of the year benchmark assessments. On Tuesday, students will take the math test. On Thursday, students will take the reading test. These tests are 4 hours long (time allowed, not necessarily takes that long) and are good practice for other tests.

We wanted to make sure that parents were aware of the expectations we follow during testing. The following are things the students will experience during testing:

• Classrooms are silent during testing.
• Students must raise hands to ask questions, go to the restroom or turn in testing materials.
• Teachers cannot help students with questions or answer choices. Our standard response is: “I cannot help you with that. Please do the best you can!” We have practiced this but we will continue to remind them.
• Students use test booklets and bubble sheets (we have practiced this a lot already)
• Students can have water bottles with them but they stay on the floor.
• Students can bring gum or hard candy (candy must be unwrapped and in a sealed baggie)
• Students will read a book after they have finished their tests and until all tests are turned in.

We know our 3rd graders are going to ROCK this test! Please remind your child that this is just a test, it’s nothing to be scared of. As long as they take their time and show their thinking (work, notes…) they will do great!

On these very special duo of days, please make sure your child is at school on time, especially if they eat breakfast at school. Please encourage your child to take their time and try their best! We only expect their best and we know they can do it! Please feel free to email us with any questions, before the day of the test. We will share your students progress (this is not graded for the report card, just used as data for our teaching) after the tests have been graded.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20th! AKA: PARTY DAY!

Party day is just around the corner, so here are a few reminders and helpful info!! Third grade parties are set for Wednesday  morning from 9:00 – 10:00!!!! We are so excited to show you the christmas decorations in our room, our presents under our tree, and our elf named Emma. The kids named her themselves! Many of you have sent back the blue form about helping out or sending items to help our room mom. Stacie Hawley has stepped up for us and has contacted those for help! THANKS STACIE!!! We are very excited about all the fun we are going to have! Students need to bring a small gift bag to carry all of their gifts home from their friends and teachers. Please have your child’s name on the bag! We have 11 girls and 9 boys in our class (heads up for gifts if you need it). Also BIG reminder… Please do NOT bring any homemade foods or foods that contain peanuts! If you have any questions or concerns feel free to email me or comment on here! Can’t wait to see everyone!!

Math:

3.4F(S)- recall facts to multiply up to 10 by 10 with automaticity and recall the corresponding division facts

3.4H(S)– determine the number of objects in each group when a set of objects is partitioned into equal shares or a set of objects is shared equally

3.4J(S)-determine a quotient using the relationship between multiplication and division

3.4K(R)– solve one-step and two-step problems involving multiplication and division within 100 using strategies based on objects; pictorial models, including arrays, area models and equal groups; properties of operations; or recall of facts

Homework: Study your basic subtraction facts, record in the log. I will check these logs on Friday. Your child will earn extra recess Friday if this is complete and he/she has had good behavior all week.

***** Review multiplication facts for 0, 1, 2, 4, 5, and 10.

Wednesday – Students will have a multiplication test over 2’s and 4’s

Science:

3.5D- explore and recognize that a mixture is created when two materials are combined such as gravel and sand and metal and plastic paper clips

Other Information:

• Monday ~ Students can wear Christmas hats, reindeer antlers, elf ears, etc.
• Wednesday ~ Students may wear school appropriate Christmas PJ’s.
• Wednesday ~ Mad Minute over multiplication facts 2’s and 4’s
• Thursday ~ Dress up as a Whoville character, Grinch, or wear red or green.
• Friday ~ homework logs due for math and reading
• December Dates to Remember ~
  • 19th and 20th Early Release at 12:15
  • 20th Class Parties 9-10 and end of the 2nd nine weeks
• Christmas Break ~ December 21 – January 3

Math:

3.4F(S)- recall facts to multiply up to 10 by 10 with automaticity and recall the corresponding division facts

3.4G(S)- use strategies and algorithms, including the standard algorithm, to multiply a two-digit number by a one-digit number. Strategies may include mental math, partial produce, and the commutative, associative, and distributive properties

3.4H(S)– determine the number of objects in each group when a set of objects is partitioned into equal shares or a set of objects is shared equally

3.4J(S)-determine a quotient using the relationship between multiplication and division

3.4K(R)– solve one-step and two-step problems involving multiplication and division within 100 using strategies based on objects; pictorial models, including arrays, area models and equal groups; properties of operations; or recall of facts

Homework: Study your basic subtraction facts, record in the log. I will check these logs on Friday. Your child will earn extra recess Friday if this is complete and he/she has had good behavior all week.

Flashcards have been sent home to help practice multiplication facts 2 and 4 for test on Thursday!!!

Science:

3.5D- explore and recognize that a mixture is created when two materials are combined such as gravel and sand and metal and plastic paper clips

Other Information:

• This Friday ~ homework logs are due – Fun Friday (extra recess if complete)
• This Thursday ~ Mad Minute Multiplication over 2’s and 4’s
• December 11th ~ Christmas outfits! (Wear Christmas hats, reindeer antlers, elf ears, etc)
• December 13th ~ Christmas PJ day!
• December 15th ~ Grinch Day! (Dress up as a Whoville character, Grinch, or wear Red or Green!
• December 18th ~ Christmas around the World
• December 19th and 20th are Early Release at 12:15
• December 20th ~ Class Parties from 9:00-10:00 (Parents who come can sign their student out with homeroom teacher)
• December 20th ~ End of the 2nd Nine Week
• December 21 – January 3 ~ CHRISTMAS BREAK

Third Grade Math and Science Teachers only need $81.00 left to fully fund our project! This project helps all of our classrooms be equipped for better science experiments! We are so excited! Please share the word and help us get fully funded! A big THANK YOU to Turn-Tex Machine & Tool, Inc. for helping us get SO CLOSE!!!

Click the link below to learn more! 🙂

https://www.donorschoose.org/project/encourage-exploration-in-science/2842740/?utm_source=dc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=proposal_message_via_donation&rf=email-system-2017-11-feedback_donationmessage_teacher&utm_swu=9681

Math:

3.4F(S)- recall facts to multiply up to 10 by 10 with automaticity and recall the corresponding division facts

3.4G(S)- use strategies and algorithms, including the standard algorithm, to multiply a two-digit number by a one-digit number. Strategies may include mental math, partial produce, and the commutative, associative, and distributive properties

Homework: Study your basic subtraction facts, record in the log. I will check these logs on Friday. Your child will earn extra recess Friday if this is complete and he/she has had good behavior all week.

Science:

3.5A(R)- measure, test, and record physical properties of matter, including temperature, mass, magnetism, and the ability to sink or float

3.5C(S)– predict, observe, and record changes in the state of matter caused by heating or cooling.

Other Information:

• Wednesday ~ Graded Papers are being sent home – sign and return envelope by Friday
• Thursday ~ Progress Reports are being sent home – sign and return on Friday
• Thursday ~ Mad Minute Multiplication Test (over facts of 0, 1, 5, and 10’s)
• Friday ~ homework logs are due – No fun Friday if HW is not complete
• Friday ~ Scholastic Book Orders due (last chance to order before Christmas!!!)