Week of December 14th-18th

   

News and Important Events

SNOW MUCH FUN THEME DAY

On Wednesday, December 16th, third grade will have a “SNOW MUCH FUN!” theme

day. Students may dress up in their favorite winter attire: PJ’s, Cozy Sweatpants, Sweaters, Scarves, etc. We will have a fun-filled day with: ornament making, games,

snacks, and surprises! If you would like to help by sending something that we need to school, please take a look at the Sign-Up Genius sent by email. In the spirit of the season, we will also donate hats, scarves, gloves, and socks  to a local organization in need. If you would like to participate, please send to school by Wednesday, December 16th. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support!

SPELLING BEE NAMES

Congratulations to the following third graders who will participate in the

Spelling Bee: Keegan Baddock, Emily Brown, Kenley Cole, Axel Davis, Kayla Desai,

Lily Dornburg, Anna Kate Holbrook, Dixon Holland, Caleb Montgomery,

Olivia Mushegan, Torah Rupp, Presley Wilson

MULTIPLICATION FACTS:  Beginning in January, third grade will focus on memorizing basic multiplication facts through 12 x 12.  PLEASE encourage your child to work on these at home as well.

Use these helpful hints to increase accuracy and speed.

"I don't know the answer to the multiplication fact."   WRITE WRITE WRITE.  Using muscle memory is the BEST way to embed the information into LONG TERM MEMORY.  Remember, we want to know theses facts FOREVER, not just to pass a speed drill.  Grab something to write with and on.  Markers, chalk, crayons, pencil, etc.   Then write the factors and the product (answer).  Example:  6 x 7 = 42, 6 x 7 = 42, 6 x 7 = 42, 6 x 7 = 42.  Write it as many times as you need to in order to memorize it.

"I know the answer to the multiplication fact, but I'd like to get faster."  Use flashcards, a computer program, or have someone quiz you!   Make it fun!  How about a competition against Mom, Dad, or your brother?  Who can be faster?  

What We Are Learning

• Bible: The Christmas Story
• Reading:  "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" Novel Study
• Language: Language- Finishing up verbs
• Language/SS: Writing a Compare/Contrast paper of two regions/tribes.
• Math:  finding equivalent names for numbers. reviewing for test
  
  

Upcoming Events

• Christmas Theme Day- Wednesday, December 16th- see email
• Christmas Program- Friday, December 18th  @ 8:45, Students may check out after program.

Week of December 7-11

  

News and Important Events

SNOW MUCH FUN THEME DAY

On Wednesday, December 16th, third grade will have a “SNOW MUCH FUN!” theme

day. Students may dress up in their favorite winter attire: PJ’s, Cozy Sweatpants, Sweaters, Scarves, etc. We will have a fun-filled day with: ornament making, games,

snacks, and surprises! If you would like to help by sending something that we need to school, please take a look at the Sign-Up Genius sent by email. In the spirit of the season, we will also donate hats, scarves, gloves, and socks  to a local organization in need. If you would like to participate, please send to school by Wednesday, December 16th. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support!

What We Are Learning

• Bible: Luke 2:13-14, Joseph
• Reading:  "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" Novel Study
• Language: Verbs
• SS: American Indians:importance of the oral tradition in storytelling, significant contributions of American Indians to modern society
• Math:  picture graphs, commutative property of multiplication, adding/subtracting a group in multiplication
  
  

Upcoming Events

• Christmas Shoppe- Wednesday, December 9th -Collins@ 2:00
• Last In-Class Spelling Bee- Thursday, December 10th
• Christmas Shoppe- Thursday, December 10th- Hughes @ 12:40, Wilczynski @ 1:40
• Christmas Theme Day- Wednesday, December 16th- see email
• Christmas Program- Friday, December 18th  @ 8:45, Students may check out after program.

Week of November 30th-December 4th

   

News and Important Events

Important Information

Please check this week's Friday Folder for the Unit 3 Family Letter, which includes

all of the answers for the Homelinks.

What We Are Learning

• Bible: Luke 2:13-14, Joseph
• Reading:  "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" Novel Study
• Language: Verbs (past, present, future)
• SS: Native Americans
• Math:  Unit 3: Addition with/without regrouping, Subtraction Speed Drills

Upcoming Events

• Author Visit- Tuesday, December 1st
• First In-Class Spelling Bee- Thursday, December 3rd
• US Building Tour for Third Grade- Friday, December 4th
• Christmas Shoppe- Wednesday, December 9th -Collins@ 2:00
• Christmas Shoppe- Thursday, December 10th- Hughes @ 12:40, Wilczynski @ 1:40
• Christmas Theme Day- Wednesday, December 16th- details TBA
• Christmas Program- Friday, December 18th  @ 8:45

Week of November 16th-20th

  

News and Important Events

Important Information

Please read the Flight Plan, check your emails, and look at the information sent in Friday Folders.

We have MANY important events coming up with MANY important details!

What We Are Learning

• Bible: Thanksgiving/Gratitude
• Reading:  Main Idea
• Language: Verbs (past, present, future)
• SS: Native Americans
• Math:  subtraction with and without regrouping
  
  

Upcoming Events

• STEAM/Thanksgiving Parade- Friday, November 20th see email for details
• Wear Third grade T-shirt and Jeans, Friday, November 20th
• Author Visit- Tuesday, December 1st
• First In-Class Spelling Bee- Thursday, December 3rd
• US Building Tour for Third Grade- Friday, December 4th
• Christmas Shoppe- Wednesday, December 9th -Collins@ 2:00
• Christmas Shoppe- Thursday, December 10th- Hughes @ 12:40, Wilczynski @ 1:40
• Christmas Theme Day- Wednesday, December 16th- details TBA

Week of November 9 - 13

 

News and Important Events

Virtual  Field Trip

On Friday, November 13th, our third graders will experience an interactive virtual field trip 

through the Booth Western Art Museum.  We are about to begin our unit on Native Americans 

and this field trip will help us learn about American Indian cultures from the Northwest Coast 

to the Eastern Woodlands through American Indian art and artifacts.  Students will participate in an

 interactive map activity to determine movement patterns, compare and contrast regions and

 environments (food,clothing, shelter) and create their very own Lakota-Sioux painted horse from 

recycled or classroom materials.  Participatory group storytelling and art from the Booth's collection 

bring to life the contributions of American Indians today. An empty toilet paper tube is needed by

EVERY third grader November 12th.

What We Are Learning

• Bible: Galatians 6:7, Jacob's Favorite Son
• Reading:  Main Idea
• Language: Verbs
• SS: Native Americans
• Math:  subtraction with and without regrouping
  
  

Upcoming Events

• Service Chapel, November 10th- Wear Jeans & Third Grade T-Shirt
• Veteran's Day, November 12 Live stream TBA
• Empty TP Tube Needed, November 12th
• Virtual Field Trip- November 13th
• STEAM/Thanksgiving Parade- Friday, November 20th details TBA

Week of November 2nd-6th

 

 

News and Important Events

Virtual  Field Trip

On Friday, November 13th, our third graders will experience an interactive virtual field trip 

through the Booth Western Art Museum.  We are about to begin our unit on Native Americans 

and this field trip will help us learn about American Indian cultures from the Northwest Coast 

to the Eastern Woodlands through American Indian art and artifacts.  Students will participate in an

 interactive map activity to determine movement patterns, compare and contrast regions and

 environments (food,clothing, shelter) and create their very own Lakota-Sioux painted horse from 

recycled or classroom materials.  Participatory group storytelling and art from the Booth's collection 

bring to life the contributions of American Indians today.

SUBTRACTION

We are taking the next three weeks to step out of our math books to focus on subtraction.  We will be working
 
through activities that use regrouping strategies followed by a test at the end of the the two weeks. After that, 

we will be back in our textbook.

What We Are Learning

• Bible: NT Books of the Bible, Review
• Reading: Summarization- Fiction Intelectual Art, Main Idea
• Language: Nouns
• Science: Landforms slow/quick
• Math:  subtraction with and without regrouping
  
  

Upcoming Events

• Professional Development Days- Monday & Tuesday, November 2-3, NO SCHOOL  
• End of Trimester - November 6th
• Veteran's Day, November 12 Live stream TBA
• Virtual Field Trip- November 13th
• STEAM/Thanksgiving Parade- Friday, November 20th details TBA

Week of October 26th-30th

  

News and Important Events

Sandwich Book Report:

In the Friday Folder before Fall Break, students were given the details on the assigned book report.

Read directions carefully, as this is a test grade. Students are given a month to complete

and encouraged not to wait until the last minute. Thank you in advance for your help!

 

What We Are Learning

• Bible: NT Books of the Bible, 
• Reading: Summarization- Fiction
• Language: Nouns
• Science: Landforms slow/quick
• Math:  Review for Ch. 2 test, Ch. 1 & 2 Cumulative Review
  
  

Upcoming Events

• Spirit Week- October 26th-30th See school email for daily dress up themes.
• Professional Development Days- Monday & Tuesday, November 2-3, NO SCHOOL  
• End of Trimester - November 6th
• Veteran's Day, November 12 Live stream TBA
• STEAM/Thanksgiving Parade- Friday, November 20th details TBA

Week of 10/26-10/30

  

News and Important Events

Sandwich Book Report:

In the Friday Folder before Fall Break, students were given the details on the assigned book report.

Read directions carefully, as this is a test grade. Students are given a month to complete

and encouraged not to wait until the last minute. Thank you in advance for your help!

 

What We Are Learning

• Bible: NT Books of the Bible, Sowing and Reaping
• Reading: Summarization- Fiction
• Language: Nouns
• Science: Landforms slow/quick
• Math:  multiplication/division with a focus on arrays
  
  

Upcoming Events

• Wear Third Grade T-shirts/Jeans-Tuesday, October 20th Video Recording
• Make Up Picture Day- October 21st 
• ORANGE DAY- Friday, October 23rd 
• Virtual Grandparent's Day: Friday, October 23rd. Half-day dismissal option @ 11:15
• Spirit Week- October 26th-30th See school email for daily dress up themes.
• Professional Development Days- Monday & Tuesday, November 2-3, NO SCHOOL  
• End of Trimester - November 6th
• Veteran's Day, November 12 Live stream TBA
• STEAM/Thanksgiving Parade- Friday, November 20th details TBA

Week of October 12th-16th

   

News and Important Events

Sandwich Book Report:

In the Friday Folder before Fall Break, students were given the details on the assigned book report.

Read directions carefully, as this is a test grade. Students are given a month to complete

and encouraged not to wait until the last minute. Thank you in advance for your help!

 

What We Are Learning

• Bible: NT Books of the Bible, Jacob's Dream
• Reading: Summarization- Fiction
• Language: Nouns
• Social Studies: Map Skills
• Science: Landforms slow/quick
• Math:  using multiplication/division to model/solve number stories
  
  

Upcoming Events

• Wear Third Grade T-shirts/Jeans-Tuesday, October 20th Video Recording  
• Virtual Grandparent's Day: Friday, October 23rd. Half-day dismissal option @ 11:15
• Spirit Week- October 26th-30th See school email for daily dress up themes.
• Professional Development Days- Monday & Tuesday, November 2-3, NO SCHOOL  
• End of Trimester - November 6th
• STEAM/Thanksgiving Parade- Friday, November 20th details TBA
• Veteran's Day, November 12 Live stream TBA

Week of October 5th-9th

  

News and Important Events

Sandwich Book Report:

Please see your child's Friday Folder for details on the assigned Book Report.

Read directions carefully, as this is a test grade. Students are given a month to complete

and encouraged not to wait until the last minute. Thank you in advance for your help!

 

What We Are Learning

• Bible: NT Books of the Bible, Inner Character
• Reading: Finishing Sequence of Events
• Language: Sentence Review and Test, Nouns
• Social Studies: Map Skills
• Math:  2 step number stories; multiplication
  
  

Upcoming Events

• September 28th-October 2nd- Fall Break- NO SCHOOL
• Tuesday, October 6th- ICE CREAM for Third Grade
• Friday, October 16th- Screen on the Green- Details TBA

September 21st-25th

 

News and Important Events

Reading Room Updates:

Third grade Reading Room times have changed moving forward. Please remind your child to 

return his/her books the day before so they can be sanitized.

Mrs. Collins- 1st/3rd Tuesdays @ 10:10    * Book return on Mondays.

Mrs. Hughes- 1st/3rd Mondays @ 12:00    * Book return on the Fridays BEFORE.

Mrs. Wilczynski- 1st/3rd Fridays @ 8:30    * Book return on Thursdays.

Snack:

Please send a HEALTHY snack daily for your child and a bottle of water.  

 

What We Are Learning

• Bible: OT Books, Jacob & Esau
• Reading: Sequence of Events
• Language: Complex and Run-on Sentences
• Social Studies: Rocky and Appalachian Mountain ranges; 6 major rivers of the U.S.
• Math:  Patterns and Subtraction
  
  

Upcoming Events

• September 28th-October 2nd- Fall Break- NO SCHOOL

September 14th-18th

  

News and Important Events

Math Updates:

Our first Math test is on Wednesday, September 16th. The study guide for this test went home 

in your child's homework folder on Thursday, September 10th. We will continue to review in class

on Monday. Please see the Math Family Letter for Ch. 2 in this week's Friday Folder. This will

give you a preview of what we will be learning.

 

What We Are Learning

• Bible: OT Books & Abraham
• Reading: Sequence of Events
• Language: Sentences, Reviewing lessons 1-6
• Social Studies: Map/Geography Unit
• Math:  Review of Ch. 1
  
  

Upcoming Events

• September 15th- DOT DAY (STEAM ACTIVITIES & DOT DRESS UP) 
• September 17th-18th- Zoom Parent Teacher Conferences, Half-days-Dismissal at 11:15
• September 28th-October 2nd- Fall Break- NO SCHOOL

September 8th - 11th

  

News and Important Events

Help Class:

Help class begins this week! Help class is intended to provide extra support for students who 

need help with a specific concept. So your child's teacher can prepare, please email her the day

before her scheduled help class with the concept your child needs help with. As multiple students

may be attending help class with different needs, help class is not one-on-one tutoring.  If needed, 

tutoring can be arranged through the Moving Forward Program. Students attending help class will

be in the classroom with his/her teacher from 2:40-3:10. Students must be picked up at the LS 

entrance by 3:15 unless going to Flipside.        

Mrs. Collins- Thursdays    Mrs. Hughes- Mondays    Mrs. Wilczynski- Tuesdays

 

What We Are Learning

• Bible: OT Books & Abraham
• Reading: Sequence of Events
• Language: Subjects, Predicates
• Science: Rocks
• Math:  Measurement
  
  

Upcoming Events

• September 7th- Labor Day- NO SCHOOL
• September 15th- DOT DAY (STEAM DAY)
• September 17th-18th- Zoom Parent Teacher Conferences, Half-days-Dismissal at 11:15
• September 28th-October 2nd- Fall Break- NO SCHOOL

August 31st- September 4th

   

News and Important Events

Speed Drills:

Addition speed drills begin THIS week! A practice drill will be given on Monday. The same drill 

will be given on Friday. If your child makes a 100 on Monday, he/she will not have to take it again 

on Friday.  We allow 1 minute 40 seconds for 25 problems. If you want extra practice at home, 

you can visit https://www.math-aids.com/ for free printables. 

What We Are Learning

• Bible: OT Books & Abraham
• Reading: Sequence of Events
• Language: Sentences
• Science: Rocks
• Math:  Bar graphs, Multiplication
  
  

Upcoming Events

• September 7th- Labor Day- NO SCHOOL
• September 15th- STEAM DAY
• September 17th-18th- Zoom Parent Teacher Conferences, Half-days-Dismissal at 11:15
• September 28th-October 2nd- Fall Break- NO SCHOOL

August 24th-28th

  

News and Important Events

Books of the Bible Test Schedule:

Your student brought a revised schedule in his/her homework folder this week. Books of the Bible/ verse

tests are typically on Thursdays. See the agenda, RenWeb, and/or the blog for any updates/changes.

Zoom Meetings:

Thank you for joining us on our class zoom meetings if you were able. Again, please feel free to contact us

if you have any additional questions!

What We Are Learning

• Bible: OT Books & Abraham
• Reading: Sequence of Events
• Language: Sentences
• Science: Rocks
• Math: Math - rounding numbers, telling time/ elapsed time
  *Speed drills (addition) begin on August 31

Upcoming Events

• September 7th- Labor Day- NO SCHOOL
• September 28th-October 2nd- Fall Break- NO SCHOOL

Week of August 17th-21st

 

News and Important Events

Back to School Open House:
Please join us for a virtual Open House by using the link on/after 8/18. Here you will find out more about Third

Grade academics, expectations, and more!

Friday Folders:

There is an important Math Family Letter, a Books of the Bible test Schedule, and Spelling Check Schedule  in this week's Friday folder. Be sure to check the Friday Folder weekly, clean out, and return the folders on Monday. 

Please do not throw papers away, but read and/or look over carefully. Please return (if needed), keep, and/or 

file (this includes graded papers).

What We Are Learning

• Bible: OT Books & Abraham
• Reading: Visualizing & Making Connections, A to Z Assessments
• Language: Sentences
• Science: Rocks
• Math: Review of Skills, Unit 1

Upcoming Events

• August 18th- Back to School Open House Link Shared
• August 18th- Circle of Prayer Livestream 
• August 20th- Open House Zoom Meeting
• September 7th- Labor Day- NO SCHOOL
• September 28th-October 2nd- Fall Break- NO SCHOOL