Week of Feb. 1-5

    News and Important Events

BLACK HISTORY MONTH:  Third grade is excited to begin their study of influential black Americans during Black History Month.  Each week we will focus on one person who was either a History Maker, Inventor, Explorer, or Leader of the Arts.  We will begin our study with Ruby Bridges and discuss the true meaning of friendship.

VALENTINE'S CELEBRATIONS:  Lower School will celebrate Valentine's Day on Wednesday, February 10th. Students can wear red and/or pink. We will eat pizza, decorate cookies, and exchange Valentine's. If students choose to bring Valentine cards or treats, they need to bring one for EVERY student. Class lists will come home in the Friday Folder on 2/5.

What We Are Learning

• Bible: Joseph 
• Reading:  Oral Reading Assessments, Begin Unit 5- Character
• Language: Adverbs
• SS: producers/consumers, needs/wants
• Black History Month- George Washington Carver and Garrett Morgan (inventors)
• Math: equivalent fractions, multiplication, and area

Upcoming Events

• February 2nd- Recording Christmas Program- Wear Hawaiian Themed Clothing 
• February 10th- Pizza provided for lunch, Valentine Exchange, Wear Red and/or Pink Clothes
• February 11-15- Winter Break, NO SCHOOL
• February 19th- Spelling Bee at NCCS

Week of Jan. 25 - 29!

   News and Important Events

BLACK HISTORY MONTH:  Third grade is excited to begin their study of influential black Americans during Black History Month.  Each week we will focus on one person who was either a History Maker, Inventor, Explorer, or Leader of the Arts.  Be looking for pictures on Seesaw each Friday to see our work!  We will begin our study with Ruby Bridges and discuss the true meaning of friendship.

What We Are Learning

• Bible: Joseph 
• Reading:  Cause and Effect
• Language: Adjectives/Adverbs
• Science: Pollution
• SS: Economics, Black History
• Math: Area and Perimeter, Fractions

Upcoming Events

• February 2nd- Recording Christmas Program- Wear Hawaiian Themed Clothing 
• February 10th- Pizza provided for lunch, Valentine Exchange

Week of January 18th-22

    News and Important Events

MATH OLYMPICS:  This past week, the qualifier assessment for this year's Math Olympics was given in class. The top 3 students for computation and the top 3 for reasoning in the GRADE LEVEL will move on to represent NCCS at this year's competition which will take place on our own campus in March. Congratulations to the following students:

Computation- Mark Tow, Keegan Baddock, Luke Allen

Reasoning- Gavin VanHorn, Sophia Engleman, Natalie Williams

What We Are Learning

• Bible: Joseph 
• Reading:  Cause and Effect
• Language: Adjectives/Adverbs
• Science: Pollution
• Math: Area and Perimeter

Upcoming Events

• MLK Holiday- No school- Monday, January 18th

Week of January 11th-15th

    

News and Important Events

MATH OLYMPICS: 
In January, the qualifier assessment for this year's Math Olympics will be given in class. The top 3 students for computation and the top 3 for reasoning in the GRADE LEVEL will move on to represent NCCS at this year's competition which will take place on our own campus in March.

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: Joseph 
• Reading:  Cause and Effect
• Language: Adjectives/Adverbs
• Science: Pollution
• Math:  Area and Perimeter

Upcoming Events

• MLK Holiday- No school- Monday, January 18th