Dearest Third Grade Families,
Happy Valentine’s Day! This week we will honor St. Valentine with a small class celebration on Friday. If your child is planning to bring Valentines, please remember to bring one for each and every one of our students. (There are 30.) While it is not necessary, those who would like to address each card with a name should refer to the class roster.
This week we’ll be studying the following:
Math: The class will begin Unit 6 (Geometry) with lessons 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3. As always, I would encourage you to follow along with us by completing the “Home Links” at www.everydaymathonline.com. Your child’s username and password can be found in his/her planner.
Likewise, we continue to practice our multiplication and division facts. Take a look in your child’s planner for the latest progress report and individual goal.
For IXL math homework, please complete the following Third Grade skills:
R. 19 Lines, line segments and rays
R.10 Area of rectangles
R. 20 Is it a polygon?
Reading: This week we will begin In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson by Bette Bao Lord and Marc Simont.
Click here to download the Reading Log.
English: The class will continue Unit 3: Verbs with Lessons 20 & 21 (Linking Verbs & Main/Helping Verbs). Students are encouraged to study along using the Grammar Workshop series online.
Spelling: Click here to download this week’s spelling words and pattern/principle. Don’t forget that the words for every unit are also available on www.spellingcity.com. Here you can find fun games and an interactive online practice test.
Vocabulary: This week we complete Unit 11. Our next vocabulary quiz will be this Friday. As a reminder, all words as well as activities and a practice quiz can be found at the Vocabulary Workshop website.
Science: This week we begin our study of EARTH SCIENCE!!! Our first chapter in this unit will be #4: Our Solar System. Students should begin working on their solar system projects as well in preparation for the School Fair on the 26th. Click here for the directions.
Social Studies: The class will continue our short unit on Black History Month learning about some of the great contributions made by African-Americans.
Religion: This week the class will begin Chapter 22, “God Blesses Contrite Hearts.” Click here for the Chapter Study Guide.
Have a great week!
Mrs. Espinosa
