Dear Parents,

Congratulations to Kedaar for being our marvelous MVP of the week. We enjoyed learning more about our special friend when he shared his banner.  We also had fun celebrating Exodus' birthday, too! Happy Birthday Exodus last Saturday!

Thank you all for the sweet card and Target gift card!  I so appreciate you thinking of me.  Also, thank you so much for all your donations for our Stone Soup. Our soup was a delicious treat and it all started with one stone.
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The CCE Library and I thank you for your purchases at our Fall Book Fair. The proceeds always go back to our students in materials and guest author visits. Thank you for your generous support and all the books that you donated to our classroom library!

I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving Break and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.  It is during this time of year we reflect on things for which we are thankful for. I am truly grateful to be a part of this amazing Canyon Creek community and being your child’s third grade teacher.

With a thankful heart,
Mrs. McDonald

                                 3rd GRADE and CCE CAMPUS NEWS

Character Word for November: ATTENTIVE

DECEMBER 'ROUND THE WORLD
Students received their parts for the third grade production of December 'Round the World in their Tuesday folder.  Early morning rehearsals start Tuesday, November 27th from 7:20-7:45. Please check your schedule to determine which morning your child will need make plans to attend.

Tuesday, November 27: Speakers 1-26; Korean, Spanish, Chinese & Diwali Scenes
Wednesday, November 28: Speakers 27-49; German, African & Hanukkah Scenes
Thursday, November 29: Speakers 50-52; December in America Scene
Monday, December 3: Speakers 1-14; Japanese, Korean, Spanish Scenes
Tuesday, December 4: Speakers 15-26; Chinese & Diwali Scenes
Wednesday, December 5: Speakers 27-31; German Scene
Thursday, December 6: Speakers 32-49; African & Hanukkah Scenes
Friday, December 7: Speakers 50-52; December in America Scene

If your child has a speaking part in December ‘Round the World, he/she should have their lines memorized.  Now is the time to work on projection. Have your child spend a few minutes each night saying their lines SLOWLY and LOUDLY.  

TAG REFERRAL- 2018-2019
The window to refer students for TAG testing will open Monday, November 12, 2018 and will close Friday, December 7, 2018 at 4:00pm. If you would like to refer a student for testing please visit the campus website under "What's Happening" for more information.

PICTURE RETAKES
For those who ordered a school picture package, if you are not satisfied with your child's pictures, return the entire packet to school and we will hold onto them until re-takes on November 29th.

RECESS
Please make sure your child is dressed for the cold/damp weather. We try to make it outside unless there is rain or freezing temperatures.

MULTIPLICATION MADNESS  
3rd Graders now have strategies for multiplying by 0, 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 & 10.
x0=0
x1=the non-one factor
x2= double the non-2 factor
x4= double, double the non-4 factor
x5= half of the non-5 factor’s tens product
x8= double, double, double the non-8 factor
x10= add a zero to the non-10 factor

HOMEWORK
Planners are completed daily.  Please check and initial your child’s planner nightly.

Students are required to read for a minimum of 20 minutes per night and record a quick response on their reading logs. Signed logs are DUE every Wednesday. Book Bucks are earned with every 100 minutes read. Students can “purchase” books from our Book Buck Libraries with 10 book bucks.

Nightly reading is crucial to your child's overall reading success. Reading should be an interactive process, so please remember to initial or sign your child's log before turning it in on Wednesday.

Students should practice math skills 10 minutes nightly.  This could be anything from Education Galaxy, to flashcards or even a series of problems written by a parent.

Each FRIDAY students will receive spelling lists and work. Practice spelling the words correctly and complete the homework packet due each THURSDAY. Spelling Tests will be administered on Fridays.  

UNITS OF STUDY for November 26-30, 2018
Math -  Fractions
Reading - Biographies and Autobiographies
Writing - Procedural Text
Spelling - Unit 12
Social Studies - Communities
Science - Gravity and Magnetism 

IMPORTANT DATES
Wednesday, November 28th - Coffee Chat, 7:45-8:00 a.m.
Thursday, November 29th - Picture Retakes
Wednesday, December 5th - Bush’s Spirit Night
Thursday, December 6th - Singing Stars Holiday Concert, 6:30 p.m.
Friday, December 7th - Deadline for TAG Referral, 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 12th - Gr 3 Musical Performance 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, December 13th - Gr 3 Field Trip, the Nutcracker
Wednesday, December 19th - Winder Party Day
December 20 - January 7th - Winter Break, No School

Truly Thankful

Dear Parents, 

Congratulations to Lucia for being our marvelous MVP of the week! We enjoyed learning more about our special classmate when she shared her banner with us. 

Our Annual Thanksgiving Day Feast is Wednesday, November 14th during your child’s regular lunch time (12:12-12:42).  If you RSVP’d to eat, please be sure to bring cash to pay for your meal. The meal price is $3.65 for all guests (small bills or exact dollar amount is greatly appreciated).  If we have already scanned your ID this year, you can avoid waiting in line and have your badge pre-printed. Click on this form and we will have your badge ready! If you did not RSVP for the Feast but want to attend, you are welcome to bring a sack lunch and join us!

On Friday morning, our CCE students enjoyed a moving and informative Veteran’s Day program.  Special thanks to Mrs. Martin, the 5th grade performers and our veterans for sharing their experiences serving our country.  

I would like to express my gratitude to those of you who have served or have a loved one serving in our military.  Your service and sacrifice is appreciated. I am truly thankful to work at such a lovely and compassionate school. 

Thanks so much,
Mrs. McDonald

     3rd GRADE and CCE CAMPUS NEWS

Character Word for November: ATTENTIVE

WWHS THEATER PRODUCTION 
On Tuesday, November 13th third grade students will visit the PAC.  We will watch the play, The Coloring Book. Students will need a lunch from home, as we most likely will be eating lunch in our classroom after we return from the performance.

STONE SOUP
On Friday, November 16, 2018, our third graders will participate in a cross- cultural exploration of the classic story Stone Soup. We will be cooking a batch in class and share it while we talk about the first Thanksgiving.  There are still some slots available if you would like to donate an ingredient for our soup. You can click on this Signup Genius Link to volunteer. You can send your items in on Thursday or Friday morning. Thank you all for your donations!

CCE FALL BOOK FAIR
It's Book Fair time! Our book fair brings kids the books they want to read and raises funds for library programs such as author visits. Students brought home wish lists on Friday, Nov 9, and we will be open for shopping all next week.

To SHOP ONLINE, click here! Books will be sent to school and delivered to student (or if they are gifts, we can hold them in the library - contact the library to let us know:).

To VOLUNTEER, click here!  We need you!

IN-LIBRARY shopping hours:
Mon, November 12 7:20 am – 3:30 pm
Tues, November 13 7:20 am – 5:45 pm (LATER HOURS)
Wed, November 14, 7:20 am – 3:30 pm
Thu, November 15, 7:20 am – 4: 40 pm (LATER HOURS)
Fri, November 16, 7:20 – NOON (CLOSING EARLY)

TAG REFERRAL- 2018-2019
The window to refer students for TAG testing will open Monday, November 12, 2018 and will close Friday, December 7, 2018 at 4:00pm. If you would like to refer a student for testing please visit the campus website under "What's Happening" for more information.

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP WEEK
Round Rock ISD is celebrating Digital Citizenship Week November 12th-16th.  Students will be learning and refreshing their memories about Digital Citizenship and what it means to stay safe and make good choices while using the internet.

PICTURE RETAKES
For those who ordered a school picture package, if you are not satisfied with your child's pictures, return the entire packet to school and we will hold onto them until re-takes on November 29th.

RECESS
Please make sure your child is dressed for the cold/damp weather. We try to make it outside unless it is raining or freezing temperatures.

MULTIPLICATION MADNESS
3rd Graders now have strategies for multiplying by 0, 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 & 10.
x0=0
x1=the non-one factor
x2= double the non-2 factor
x4= double,double the non-4 factor
x5= half of the non-5 factor’s tens product
x8= double,double,double the non-8 factor
x10= add a zero to the non-10 factor

Yes, fancy language...it’s the same way we learned it but using the language/vocabulary of math.  We are now working on fluency. Please work with your student to gain instant recall of these basic facts.  Then we can reserve our strategies for larger numbers!

HOMEWORK
Planners are completed daily.  Please check and initial your child’s planner nightly.

Students are required to read for a minimum of 20 minutes per night and record a quick response on their reading logs. Signed logs are DUE every Wednesday. Book Bucks are earned with every 100 minutes read. Students can “purchase” books from our “Book Buck Libraries” with 10 book bucks.

Nightly reading is crucial to your child's overall reading success. Reading should be an interactive process, so please remember to initial or sign your child's log before turning it in on Wednesday.

Students should practice math skills 10 minutes nightly.  This could be anything from Education Galaxy, to flashcards or even a series of problems written by a parent.  

Each FRIDAY students will receive spelling lists and work. Practice spelling the words correctly and complete the homework packet due each THURSDAY. Spelling Tests will be administered on Fridays.  

UNITS OF STUDY for November 12-16, 2018
Math -  Fractions
Reading - Non-fiction Text Structures 
Writing - Grammar and Conventions, Expository Essays
Spelling - Unit 11
Social Studies - Communities
Science - Forms of Energy

IMPORTANT DATES
November 12-15th - CCE Scholastic Book Fair 
Tues, November 13th - Grade 3 Field Trip to the Performing Arts Center
                                  PTA Meeting, 5:45 p.m.
                                  Gr 5 Musical Performance and Art Gallery, 6:30 p.m.
Wed, November 14th - Thanksgiving lunch (12:12-12:42)
Fri, November 16th - Stone Soup in our classroom
                                Kona Ice, after school
​November 19th-23rd - Thanksgiving Break, No School
Wed, November 28th - Coffee Chat, 7:45-8:00 a.m.
Thur, November 29th - Picture Retakes
Wed, December 5th - Bush’s Spirit Night

Season of Blessings!

 Dear Parents,

Congratulations to Sam for being our MVP of the week. We enjoyed learning more about our special classmate when he shared his banner with us on Monday.

Kudos to all the students who participated in the "Reading is Fairy Good for Every Gnome!" Program! I am so PROUD of our life-long readers!

It's hard to believe that we are just weeks away from the Thanksgiving break!  I thank you in advance for the continued support on nightly homework as we are getting into the season of busy evenings.

Enjoying your children,
Mrs. McDonald

3rd GRADE and CCE CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS     

Character Word for November: ATTENTIVE

TAG PARENT REFERRAL INFORMATION MEETING
For all families interested in finding out more about referring a student (who is not currently identified) for TAG testing. Please join us on November 6, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the CCE Library.

NEWS FROM OUR CCE LIBRARY
Mark your calendars for our annual CCE Fall Scholastic Book Fair the week of November 12-16th. What a great opportunity to purchase books for your child!

THIRD GRADE FIELD TRIP TO THE PAC 
Third graders will enjoy a performance of “The Coloring Book” by the Westwood High School Theater Department on November 13th.  Permission slips will be going home in your child’s Tuesday folder this week. We will be eating lunch when we arrive back to school, but just in case we are late for our regularly scheduled lunch, it is a good idea for your child to bring a sack lunch from home that we can eat in the classroom. 

THANKSGIVING FEAST
Our Annual Thanksgiving Day Feast is Wednesday, November 14th during your child’s regular lunch time (12:12-12:42). We love to have family members join us! 

PICTURE RETAKES
For those who ordered a school picture package, if you are not satisfied with your child's pictures, return the entire packet to school and we will hold onto them until re-takes on November 29th.

RECESS
Please make sure your child is dressed for the cold/damp weather. We try to make it outside unless it is raining or there are freezing temperatures.

HOMEWORK
Planners are completed daily.  Please check and initial your child’s planner nightly.

Students are required to read for a minimum of 20 minutes per night and record a quick response on their reading logs. Signed logs are DUE every Wednesday. Book Bucks are earned with every 100 minutes read. Students can “purchase” books from our “Book Buck Libraries” with 10 book bucks.

Nightly reading is crucial to your child's overall reading success. Reading should be an interactive process, so please remember to initial or sign your child's log before turning it in on Wednesday.

Students should practice math skills 10 minutes nightly.  This could be anything from Education Galaxy, to flashcards or even a series of problems written by a parent.  

Each Friday students will receive spelling lists and work. Practice spelling the words correctly and complete the homework packet due each Thursday. Spelling Tests will be administered on Fridays.  

UNITS OF STUDY for November 5-9, 2018
Math -  Fractions
Reading - Non-fiction Text Structures, Cause and Effect
Writing - Grammar and Conventions, Expository Essays
Spelling - Unit 10
Social Studies - Communities
Science - Forms of Energy

IMPORTANT DATES
Tues, November 6th - TAG Referral Meeting, CCE Library 6:00 p.m.
Fri, November 9th - Veterans’  Day Program, 8:00 a.m.
November 12-15th - CCE Scholastic Book Fair 
Tues, November 13th - Grade 3 Field Trip to the Performing Arts Center
                                      PTA Meeting, 5:45 p.m.
                                     Gr 5 Musical Performance and Art Gallery, 6:30 p.m.
Wed, November 14th - Thanksgiving lunch at CCE
Fri, November 16th - Stone Soup in our classroom
                                   Kona Ice, after school
​November 19th-23rd - Thanksgiving Break, No School