Third grade families,

I can’t believe we are at the end of January! I am so proud of all the kids hard work thus far!

As a reminder, next week is Catholic Schools Week!

–Tuesday, February 1: Staff Appreciation Day

–Wednesday, February 2: Student Appreciation Day

Important Dates

• Thursday, January 27: Library!
• Friday, January 28: Noon Dismissal

Weekly Homework

• IXL math
  —DD.4: Perimeter: Find the Missing Side Length
  —P.2: Rounding to the Nearest 10 or 100
  —F.7: Multiply by 6
• fluency
• 100 minutes of reading
• 4 READO boxes
  **(only 4 READO boxes this week, but please encourage the kids to spend a little more time on the responses–producing their best third grade work!)

Sneak Peek to our Academic Week

math: This week we wrap up our Unit 4 on measurement. Our math test is scheduled or this Tuesday. Then, we will begin Unit 5- working with very large numbers!

reading: This week in our mystery reading we will discuss the reading strategies we can use when things seem tricky; re-read important parts, take note of suspects, make a timeline of big events in the story, etc. Crime solvers are also great note-takers!

writing: In our informational writing, we will focus on writing up strong conclusions as well as adding non-fiction text features like so many great non-fiction authors do!

word work: Word lists can be found in your child’s planner. Spelling tests are scheduled for this Friday.

religion: This week in Chapter 11, we will recall how God prepared his people for the Savior. Our religion quiz is scheduled for this Thursday.

science: This week we will learn all about the science behind preventing mosquitoes. We will apply the knowledge about mosquito habitats and life cycles toward preventing mosquitoes in a fictional town.

social studies: We will discuss the ways people have modified the physical environment through innovations like dams & bridges.

Have a great week!

Miss Poindexter