It's the first week of the second grading period. All grades are in home access for the first nine weeks. Report cards will go home next Thursday. The next grading period is actually only eight weeks, as it ends on December 21st, the last day before winter break. Don't forget, it's Red Ribbon Week. Check the list of activities I emailed so your child can participate if they desire. Also, remember Wednesday evening is the 3rd grade choir concert. I plan to attend, so I'm sure I'll see many of you there. The kiddos have been working hard in music class to prepare for the event, and they will be practicing Tuesday morning during science, so I'm sure it will be a great performance. Here is a glimpse of our learning this week: Science: We'll continue to learn about forms of energy that we use in our daily lives. We'll conduct investigations to learn more about light energy, sound energy, and heat energy. The kiddos are very excited to make our s'mores. We are a bit behind, but hopefully we will be able to make them on Friday. Reading: I am really enjoying reading poetry with the kiddos, and I think they are enjoying it too! We'll continue reading various forms of poetry, responding to poems, making inferences, and identifying sensory language/images. We'll also summarize and describe the characters' interactions in a narrative poem. Additionally, we'll identify characteristics of lyrical and humorous poetry. Writing: More poetry! I am impressed with the thought and effort the kiddos are putting into their poetry. We'll continue writing poems this week as we learn more about sensory images, poetic language, and conventions of poetry. Math: We are off to a great start with our multiplication unit. This week we will focus on the twos and fours facts while still working on fives and tens facts. One of the main strategies we will work on to solve problems involving fives, tens, twos, and fours facts is doubling and halving. We'll continue to represent multiplication in various ways including arrays, equal groups, tables, strip diagrams, and equations. We'll also learn how to double, double, double for the eights facts. Social studies: This week we will hold a mock trial to gain an understanding of the role a jury plays and the importance of being a good citizen. I know I said we were wrapping up citizenship last week, but there just isn't enough time for everything. We really are wrapping it up this week! Important Message!!!! Please read below if you plan to volunteer in any capacity throughout the year, including helping with parties or any other type of help where you would need to come into the school to work. Attention ALL Volunteers! Action required! Room Parents, Copy Helpers, Club Coaches, Club Helpers, PTA Volunteers, Field Trip Chaperones, Library Helpers, Mentors, Tutors, Academic UIL Coaches and Helpers - everyone who helps at school: you are all required to complete the Volunteer Application online or submit a paper copy for approval through the England Office. Until your approved status as a volunteer has been confirmed, you will not be able to volunteer or serve in any capacity at school or for school clubs. This is district policy and is for the safety of our students. Upcoming Events Wednesday, October 25-3rd Grade Choir Performance Thursday, October 26-Family Fitness Night
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Mrs. Swyers3rd Grade Teacher |