Friday, December 21st

The week of January 7th we have PE on Tuesday and Friday.

Dear Parents,

I can't believe it is already winter break. This year is flying by so quickly!

The Kohl Spelling Bee was this week. Our finalists, Desmond McCoy and Noah Gray, did a great job! We are so proud of their hard work.

I would like to say thank you for all of the wonderful gifts. I feel blessed to be able to spend each day teaching your children and loved by all your thoughtfulness. Thank you.

Literacy:

This week students wrote an opinion piece about the length of recess.  When we return from winter break, students will publish an opinion piece before we begin our second narrative writing unit.

Math:

We finished our math unit on Measurement, Time and Graphing this week. The graded unit test is in  your child’s Friday folder.  After break, we will start Unit 4, Addition and Subtraction of Multi-digit Numbers.  

I know you keep hearing me say practice math facts, but memorized multiplication and division facts 1-10 and subtraction and addition facts through sums of 20 are imperative for fluent problem solving as math content gets more difficult.  The car is a great place to practice math facts, your kids can quiz you too, which can make it more fun for them.

The MobyMax site has two great math folders, Fact Fluency and Math, that your child can use to support math homework practice. There is a copy of your child’s MobyMax account information in their Friday folder.

Science:

This week we continued our Metric Measurement and Matter unit.  We investigated the characteristics of the three states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas. When we return from break we will learn about how matter can change phases.

Homework Ideas for Winter Break

• Encourage your child to read independently and with you.  Take some time to talk about the texts.

• ReadingPlus or iReady lessons

• Practice addition and subtraction facts sums through 20
• Practice all X and / (0-10) 5-10 minutes daily

• Have your child use MobyMax to practice math, reading, writing, social studies, science and more!  https://www.mobymax.com/signin

Important Dates to Remember

Saturday, December 22-January 7 Winter Break

Tuesday, January 8 First day back after Winter Break

Thank you again for supporting your kids every day! Happy holidays and have a safe and restful break.  See you all in 2019!!

Students first day back  is Tuesday, January 8th.

Sincerely,

Aisha Galt

Friday, December 14th

Next week we have PE on Wednesday.

Dear Parents,

We had another good week in third grade.  There is definitely a building holiday energy in the air!

The Kohl Spelling Bee is on December, 20th from 10:00 to 11:00.  Desmond McCoy and Noah Gray will represent our third grade class in the spelling bee. Tim Siguaw is our alternate.  

Please continue to collect Box Tops!  This is a great and easy way to support our school. Student council will be sponsoring another Box Top contest after winter break.

Literacy:

This week students wrote an opinion piece about the best pet for apartment living. Next week, students will write an opinion piece about the the length of recess.  When we return from winter break, students will publish an opinion piece before we begin our second narrative writing unit.

Math:

We will finish our math unit on Measurement, Time and Graphing early next week. Our unit test will be on Wednesday, December 19th.  After break, we will start Unit 4, Addition and Subtraction of Multidigit Numbers. Please continue to practice multiplication and division facts 1-10 nightly.  Students should also be building fluency with addition and subtraction facts through 20. We continuously hear from fourth grade teachers about the importance of memorized math facts.  The MobyMax site has two great math folders, Fact Fluency and Math, that your child can use to support math homework practice.

Science:

We are well into our Metric Measurement and Matter unit.  This week we investigated the characteristics of the three states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas.

Homework for next week:

• ReadingPlus or iReady lessons at least once per week.
• Read at least 20 min nightly.

• Check in with your child about their Mystery State assignment.  Help your child practice their Dictado sentence. This should be written in their homework notebook each week.
• Practice math X and / facts 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 daily.

Mark Your Calendar

Saturday, December 22-January 7 Winter Break

Tuesday, January 8 First day back after Winter Break

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Aisha Galt

Friday, December 7th

Next week we have PE on Tuesday and Friday.

Dear Parents,

This was another busy week in third grade. Students spent some time developing their phonics, comprehension, and vocabulary skills through short iReady lessons.  We will be completing the winter iReady Diagnostic test the week of December 17th. Please encourage your child to take their time and do their best!

Literacy:

This week we continued working on opinion writing.  Students finished a piece about the importance of recycling and one about school uniforms.  I encourage you to have conversations about personal opinions with your child. Model sharing clear reasons for an opinion that are supported by facts.  When students can talk about their opinions with clear reasons, it makes writing about their opinions much easier. Thank you!

Math:

We are working on telling time to the minute and solving elapsed time problems in math. Please continue to support your child with telling time.  Elapsed time is a tricky concept and practice is extremely helpful. Next week we will create and use graphs to solve problems. Our unit 3 test will be on Wednesday, December 19th.

Science:

We started our Metric Measurement and Matter unit. We are learning about the metric system of measurement.  This week we used balance scales to measure mass in grams, syringes and graduated cylinders to measure liquid volume in milliliters, and meter tapes to measure distance.  Next week, we will investigate the three states of matter and how matter can change phases.

Homework for next week:

• ReadingPlus or iReady lessons at least once per week.
• Read at least 20 min nightly.

• Check in with your child about their Mystery State assignment.  Help your child practice their Dictado sentence. This should be written in their homework notebook each week.
• Practice math X and / facts 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 daily.

Mark Your Calendar

Monday, December 10th Coffee at Kohl-Innovation in BVSD

Saturday, December 22-January 7 Winter Break

Tuesday, January 8 First day back after Winter Break

Have a fantastic weekend.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Aisha Galt