Hello Third Grade Families!
This week marks the beginning of ITBS testing for grades 2-8. We will be testing during the early mornings for the next two weeks. As always, please remember to arrive at school on time as testing will begin promptly. Results will be shared with parents during conferences in early December.
In class this week, we’ll be studying the following:
Math: We will continue Unit 2 with Lessons 2.6-2.9. At this time, the Unit 2 “Progress Check” (test) is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, September 30th. Feel free to follow along with us at www.everydaymathonline.com. Your child’s username and password can be found in his/her planner. This is an excellent resource for reviewing before tests.
For IXL math homework, please complete the following Third Grade skills:
O.5 Read a Calendar
D.2 Subtraction Input/Output Tables
D.6 Subtraction Patterns Over Increasing Place Values
As always, all three skills must be complete by Monday.
Spelling: Click here to download this week’s spelling words and pattern/principle. Our next spelling test will be this Friday.
Vocabulary: We will continue Unit 4 (we accidently skipped 3, so we’ll continue with 4 and then go back) with our next quiz this Friday. For a list of the words, definitions and additional practice go to the vocabulary workshop site. Instructions, along with a username and password, can be found taped on the inside cover of your child’s planner.
Reading: This week and next, we will be going to the library on Friday rather than Thursday. Please remind your child to bring any books that are checked out so that they may be renewed or check back in.
As our class finishes the Ann Cameron books, all three groups will begin leveled texts from the Miami Jackson series!
Click here to download the Reading Log.
As a reminder, all students are to read for a minimum of 20 minutes each night. Like the Reading Log, it is due every Monday. It is also part of the nightly homework.
English: We will be focusing on Lesson #7 Compound Sentences, as well as Lesson #8 Run-On Sentences from Unit 1 in our Grammar books. Our tentative test date for Unit 1 is Friday, October 3rd. Log on to the Grammar Workshop website for additional practice and skills reinforcement. Directions can be found in your child’s planner.
Science: In class we will continue Chapter 6, Lesson 3 “How Does Heat change Matter?” focusing on heating and cooling matter.
Social Studies: We will be using our interactive journals as the class continues to learn all about landscapes and physical features including: plateaus, landforms, mountain ranges, valleys and coastal plains.
Religion: The class will work on a community building activity after which we will continue with Chapter 24. The Chapter 24 quiz will take place Monday, September 29th.
Have a Great Week!
Mrs. Espinosa
