Guest Speaker from the District On Tuesday we had a guest speaker from the district that talked with students about the process for designing schools in RRISD. He explained conservation efforts the district takes during the designing and constructing of new schools. We were glad to hear that they try to save older trees, plant native plants, and ensure that no endangered species will be harmed. Also, we saw the design plans for the new middle school which is currently called Middle School #11. Our One Little Words for 2016 Creating PBL Posters and Displays What Would They Say... Students wrote from the point of view of an animal or tree that was pictured on each page to get others to think about habitat loss. The idea was to be the voice of wildlife. Exploring unit size of fractions with rods Our Walking Trip We enjoyed our walk even though the wind was blowing quite a bit. In fact, we ended up going at 1:40 instead of in the morning since it was a chilly 40 degrees at 10:00. Even though we couldn't walk around the property of the middle school site, we were able to walk on a small side section to view the wildlife. We even saw some trees that were tagged to be saved. Yay! Additionally, we were able to see the road construction that looks like it is almost complete. In fact, there were signs of construction in almost every direction. We were wondering where all the animals are going to go and how many trees have been cut down. Coming Up Week of January 25-29Writing: Have you heard about the Brushy Creek Trail possibly being torn down to make way for power lines? That's the news that is going around and lots of community members are getting involved to try to stop this from happening. This sounds like a job for the Wildlife Warriors! This week, we will write letters to local officials regarding the LCRA plans. This is a perfect opportunity for us to help make a difference in our community.
Reading: This week we will read traditional literature and discuss theme, inferences, and characterization. Also, we'll compare setting and plot of various traditional tales. Math: Students will take the test on geometry Monday, (this was postponed from Friday since I thought we needed a little more practice with area). Then we'll work on fraction sense through equivalence and comparison in our next unit. We spent a day last week reviewing and gaining an understanding of unit size in relation to fractions, so we are ready to begin our fraction unit. Science: We'll continue learning about ecosystems, food chains, and the interaction between organisms in an environment. Social Studies: Mapping skills Upcoming Events Thursday, January 28: Third Grade Math Night
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November 2019
Mrs. Swyers3rd Grade Teacher |