Dear Families,
Happy Birthday to Aattoja on December 30, Reid on January 1, and Kedaar on January 4!
Christmas always reminds me of special times with loved ones. It is a time when we can enjoy our family and friends. I am definitely taking time to count all of my blessings during the holiday season.
Thank you to all who volunteered to help with our wonderful winter party! I so appreciate you, Veena Hosur and Jeanette Dunbar, and our 3rd grade room moms, for making sure our party was filled with tons of fun. It was a great way to begin the holidays!
I am also very grateful for the thoughtful cards, yummy sweets, awesome gifts, hugs from my sweet students, and the generous gift card from my class, but even more, I am thankful that I have your child in my class. It has been an amazing year so far, and I look forward to continue to learn and grow together in the New Year. Happy Holidays!!
See you all next year,
Mrs. McDonald
Third Grade and CCE Campus News
January Character Trait: HELPFUL
SCIENCE FAIR INFORMATION
Participation in Science Fair is not mandatory for students, however we welcome entries from all grade levels. Science Fair Information packets can be found on the Canyon Creek website and the links below.
All entries must complete the Science Fair Entry Form by January 10th. Projects are due on 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 16, 2018. Students submitting projects in grades 3- 5 will be judged in pursuit of attending the Austin Energy Regional Science Fair that takes place on Saturday, February 23, 2018. Students in grades K-2, will be judged locally at CCE only. We will provide more information for those students selected to advance to the Austin Energy Regional Science Fair.
CCES Science Fair Information Packet
Austin Energy Science Fair Schedule
Science Fair Entry Form
HOMEWORK
MATH UPDATE: We are working to connect multiplication and division facts. This is very difficult when you don’t know your multiplication facts Please work on instant recall of basic facts during the holiday break!
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 January 8-11, 2019
Math - Geometry - 2D shapes
Reading - Traditional Literature
Writing - New Year Resolutions
Spelling - No Spelling
Social Studies - Landforms
Science - Soil is a natural resource
IMPORTANT DATES
December 20 - January 7th - Winter Break, No School
Tuesday, January 8th - Students return to school
Wednesday, January 16th - Science Fair Projects Due, 8:00 a.m.
Monday, January 21st - Holiday, No School
Thursday, January 24th - STEAM Night, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 21, 2018
Saturday, December 15, 2018
It's the Holiday Season!
Dear Parents,
Congratulations to Manuel for being our marvelous MVP of the week! We enjoyed learning more about our special friend when he shared his banner with us.
Happy Birthday to Shreya (Saturday)!
Wow! What a fun and exciting week! Thank you for all of the support you provided to make December ‘Round the World a success! So PROUD of our talented third graders, most of all, thank you to Mrs. Martin for her leadership and time!.
We had a magical time at the Austin Nutcracker Ballet at the Long Center. It is by far one of my favorite ballets. It definitely puts me in the holiday spirit, and our third graders were amazing.
Also, thank you PTA for providing the yummy cookies for the annual staff cookie swap! It is such a treat and my family and I truly appreciate them!
It is hard believe it is the last week of school before winter break! This fall semester has really flown by. I am so proud of the hard work all of my students have done so far, and very excited to see how much more they will accomplish when we start the new year and spring semester. Thank you for the continued support, and I hope to see all of you at our Winter Party on Wednesday at 2:00 pm.
Enjoying your children,
Mrs. McDonald
Third Grade and CCE Campus News
December Character Trait: FLEXIBLE
WINTER PARTY “FAST PASS"
Avoid the lines! If you are planning on helping or attending your child’s holiday party, please fill out this short form and we will pre-print your badge. If you are the Room Mom or Dad and you will be setting up the party, select Volunteer. Thank you. Please see the important information below about child care.
Fast Pass Link
WINTER HOLIDAY PARTY
Our class holiday party is on Wednesday, December 19th from 2:00 - 2:50. All parents are invited to attend. Hope to see you! As another reminder, due to school policy and space limitations, siblings are not allowed at the party. This is a special time for third graders and their parents so please set up childcare plans.
WINTER HOLIDAY PARTY CHILDCARE
Childcare will be available for siblings (at least 1 year old) during the Winter Holiday Parties scheduled for Wednesday, December 19th. We provide this service since younger siblings are not permitted in the classrooms during parties. You may drop your child off at 1:55 p.m. and the center will be open until 3:00 p.m. A donation of $8 per child is requested (cash only). Reservations are required and will be accepted until Monday, December 17th or until space fills up. (Further details will be provided when reservations are made) To make a reservation, please email our Family Support Specialist Lisette Castaneda at lisette_castaneda@roundrockisd.org. Please include the name and age of the child(ren) you will be dropping off and a contact phone number.
SCIENCE FAIR INFORMATION
Participation in Science Fair is not mandatory for students, however we welcome entries from all grade levels. Science Fair Information packets can be found on the Canyon Creek website and the link below.
All entries must complete the Science Fair Entry Form by January 10th. Projects are due on 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 16, 2018. Students submitting projects in grades 3- 5 will be judged in pursuit of attending the Austin Energy Regional Science Fair that takes place on Saturday, February 23, 2018. Students in grades K-2, will be judged locally at CCE only. We will provide more information for those students selected to advance to the Austin Energy Regional Science Fair.
CCES Science Fair Information Packet
Austin Energy Science Fair Schedule
HOMEWORK
MATH UPDATE: We are working to connect multiplication and division facts. This is very difficult when you don’t know your multiplication facts Please work on instant recall of basic facts during the holiday break!
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 December 17-19, 2018
Math - Introducing Geometry
Reading - Biographies and Autobiographies
Writing - Personal Narrative
Spelling - No Spelling or Reading Response Logs until the new year
Social Studies - Communities
Science - Earth’s Natural Forces
IMPORTANT DATES
Wed, December 19th - Winder Party Day at 2:00 p.m.
December 20 - January 7th - Winter Break, No School
Tues, January 8th - Students return to school
Wed, January 16th - Science Fair Projects Due , 8:00 a.m.
Mon, January 21st - Holiday, No School
Thurs, January 24th - STEAM Night, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Congratulations to Manuel for being our marvelous MVP of the week! We enjoyed learning more about our special friend when he shared his banner with us.
Happy Birthday to Shreya (Saturday)!
Wow! What a fun and exciting week! Thank you for all of the support you provided to make December ‘Round the World a success! So PROUD of our talented third graders, most of all, thank you to Mrs. Martin for her leadership and time!.
We had a magical time at the Austin Nutcracker Ballet at the Long Center. It is by far one of my favorite ballets. It definitely puts me in the holiday spirit, and our third graders were amazing.
Also, thank you PTA for providing the yummy cookies for the annual staff cookie swap! It is such a treat and my family and I truly appreciate them!
It is hard believe it is the last week of school before winter break! This fall semester has really flown by. I am so proud of the hard work all of my students have done so far, and very excited to see how much more they will accomplish when we start the new year and spring semester. Thank you for the continued support, and I hope to see all of you at our Winter Party on Wednesday at 2:00 pm.
Enjoying your children,
Mrs. McDonald
Third Grade and CCE Campus News
December Character Trait: FLEXIBLE
WINTER PARTY “FAST PASS"
Avoid the lines! If you are planning on helping or attending your child’s holiday party, please fill out this short form and we will pre-print your badge. If you are the Room Mom or Dad and you will be setting up the party, select Volunteer. Thank you. Please see the important information below about child care.
Fast Pass Link
WINTER HOLIDAY PARTY
Our class holiday party is on Wednesday, December 19th from 2:00 - 2:50. All parents are invited to attend. Hope to see you! As another reminder, due to school policy and space limitations, siblings are not allowed at the party. This is a special time for third graders and their parents so please set up childcare plans.
WINTER HOLIDAY PARTY CHILDCARE
Childcare will be available for siblings (at least 1 year old) during the Winter Holiday Parties scheduled for Wednesday, December 19th. We provide this service since younger siblings are not permitted in the classrooms during parties. You may drop your child off at 1:55 p.m. and the center will be open until 3:00 p.m. A donation of $8 per child is requested (cash only). Reservations are required and will be accepted until Monday, December 17th or until space fills up. (Further details will be provided when reservations are made) To make a reservation, please email our Family Support Specialist Lisette Castaneda at lisette_castaneda@roundrockisd.org. Please include the name and age of the child(ren) you will be dropping off and a contact phone number.
SCIENCE FAIR INFORMATION
Participation in Science Fair is not mandatory for students, however we welcome entries from all grade levels. Science Fair Information packets can be found on the Canyon Creek website and the link below.
All entries must complete the Science Fair Entry Form by January 10th. Projects are due on 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 16, 2018. Students submitting projects in grades 3- 5 will be judged in pursuit of attending the Austin Energy Regional Science Fair that takes place on Saturday, February 23, 2018. Students in grades K-2, will be judged locally at CCE only. We will provide more information for those students selected to advance to the Austin Energy Regional Science Fair.
CCES Science Fair Information Packet
Austin Energy Science Fair Schedule
HOMEWORK
MATH UPDATE: We are working to connect multiplication and division facts. This is very difficult when you don’t know your multiplication facts Please work on instant recall of basic facts during the holiday break!
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 December 17-19, 2018
Math - Introducing Geometry
Reading - Biographies and Autobiographies
Writing - Personal Narrative
Spelling - No Spelling or Reading Response Logs until the new year
Social Studies - Communities
Science - Earth’s Natural Forces
IMPORTANT DATES
Wed, December 19th - Winder Party Day at 2:00 p.m.
December 20 - January 7th - Winter Break, No School
Tues, January 8th - Students return to school
Wed, January 16th - Science Fair Projects Due , 8:00 a.m.
Mon, January 21st - Holiday, No School
Thurs, January 24th - STEAM Night, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 9, 2018
December 'Round the World!
Dear Parents,
Congratulations to Benny for being our marvelous MVP last week. We enjoyed to learning more about our special friend when he shared his banner with us.
Also, congratulations to Luke, Sam, and Varun for being three of the winners to have lunch with author, Nathan Hale! Way to Go!
What another wonderful week in Third Grade! Participating in the Hour of Code, programing Spheros, and listening to holiday music from the Grisham Band, Orchestra, and Choir were some of the highlights! These days seem to just be flying by, and our winter break is approaching soon.
I am super excited for you all to join us for the December ‘Round the World performance on Wednesday, December 12th at 8:00 a.m. This magical musical definitely puts me in the holiday spirits. I am so proud of our 3rd graders, and a HUGE thank you to Mrs. Martin!
Also, I truly appreciate you all for sending in permission slips, STAAR forms, and jars to school. Thank you for your continued support!
Enjoying your children,
Mrs. McDonald
3rd GRADE and CCE CAMPUS NEWS
December Character Trait: FLEXIBLE
DECEMBER AROUND THE WORLD
Please continue to work on speaking parts! Many students have them memorized, but need to speak with enthusiasm!
Performances are at 8:00 a.m. on 12/11 & 12/12. Please have students come either in costume (American, Hanukkah, Diwali, Chinese and German scenes) or prepared to get into costumes here (African, Spanish, and those borrowing costumes)
Hair needs to be fixed/combed. Students will need a change of clothes. The plan is to hang up costumes and send them home that afternoon for the performance on Wednesday morning and apply the same procedure. If you have any questions please let me know! I appreciate your help!
FIELD TRIP
Third grade students are going on a field trip to see The Nutcracker at the Long Center this Thursday, December 13th. We plan to leave around 11:00 and returning after our lunch period. We will be eating at approximately 10:30 in our classrooms, so students should bring a lunch from home and a small snack for our return. Third graders will dress up for our ballet experience, so we will not be wearing CCE t-shirts. I just LOVE The Nutcracker!
HOUR OF CODE
We were very excited with programing last week. Our technology support, Ms. Owen, walked us through the “hour of code” available through our website on the Student Links page and introduced us to coding a Sphero (which will be apart of the 3rd Grade STEAM project). This was impressive and just might light the spark for future careers. Ask your children about it!
RECESS
During these winter months we just wanted to remind families that we do go out to recess each day as long as it's not raining. Some days may be chilly so please dress your child appropriately and send them with things that will keep them warm at recess on these cold days.
WINTER HOLIDAY PARTY
Our class holiday party is on Wednesday, December 19th from 2:00 - 2:50. All parents are invited to attend. Hope to see you! As another reminder, due to school policy and space limitations, siblings are not allowed at the party. This is a special time for third graders and their parents so please set up childcare plans.
WINTER HOLIDAY PARTY CHILDCARE
Childcare will be available for siblings (at least 1 year old) during the Winter Holiday Parties scheduled for Wednesday, December 19th. We provide this service since younger siblings are not permitted in the classrooms during parties. You may drop your child off at 1:55 p.m. and the center will be open until 3:00 p.m. A donation of $8 per child is requested (cash only). Reservations are required and will be accepted until Monday, December 17th or until space fills up. (Further details will be provided when reservations are made) To make a reservation, please email our Family Support Specialist Lisette Castaneda at lisette_castaneda@roundrockisd.org. Please include the name and age of the child(ren) you will be dropping off and a contact phone number.
HOMEWORK
MATH UPDATE: We are working to connect multiplication and division facts. This is very difficult when you don’t know your multiplication facts. Please work on instant recall of basic facts during the holiday break!
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 December 10-14, 2018
Math - Connection between Multiplication and Division
Reading - Biographies and Autobiographies
Writing - Personal Narrative
Spelling - No Spelling This Week
Social Studies - Communities
Science - Earth’s Natural Forces
IMPORTANT DATES
Tues, December 11th- December 'Round the World Performance for school--8:00 am
Wed, December 12th - December 'Round the World Performance for parents--8:00 am
Thur, December 13th - Gr 3 Field Trip, The Nutcracker
Fri, December 14th - Author Visit - Nathan Hale
Wed, December 19th - Winder Party Day
December 20 - January 7th - Winter Break, No School
Congratulations to Benny for being our marvelous MVP last week. We enjoyed to learning more about our special friend when he shared his banner with us.
Also, congratulations to Luke, Sam, and Varun for being three of the winners to have lunch with author, Nathan Hale! Way to Go!
What another wonderful week in Third Grade! Participating in the Hour of Code, programing Spheros, and listening to holiday music from the Grisham Band, Orchestra, and Choir were some of the highlights! These days seem to just be flying by, and our winter break is approaching soon.
I am super excited for you all to join us for the December ‘Round the World performance on Wednesday, December 12th at 8:00 a.m. This magical musical definitely puts me in the holiday spirits. I am so proud of our 3rd graders, and a HUGE thank you to Mrs. Martin!
Also, I truly appreciate you all for sending in permission slips, STAAR forms, and jars to school. Thank you for your continued support!
Enjoying your children,
Mrs. McDonald
3rd GRADE and CCE CAMPUS NEWS
December Character Trait: FLEXIBLE
DECEMBER AROUND THE WORLD
Please continue to work on speaking parts! Many students have them memorized, but need to speak with enthusiasm!
Performances are at 8:00 a.m. on 12/11 & 12/12. Please have students come either in costume (American, Hanukkah, Diwali, Chinese and German scenes) or prepared to get into costumes here (African, Spanish, and those borrowing costumes)
Hair needs to be fixed/combed. Students will need a change of clothes. The plan is to hang up costumes and send them home that afternoon for the performance on Wednesday morning and apply the same procedure. If you have any questions please let me know! I appreciate your help!
FIELD TRIP
Third grade students are going on a field trip to see The Nutcracker at the Long Center this Thursday, December 13th. We plan to leave around 11:00 and returning after our lunch period. We will be eating at approximately 10:30 in our classrooms, so students should bring a lunch from home and a small snack for our return. Third graders will dress up for our ballet experience, so we will not be wearing CCE t-shirts. I just LOVE The Nutcracker!
HOUR OF CODE
We were very excited with programing last week. Our technology support, Ms. Owen, walked us through the “hour of code” available through our website on the Student Links page and introduced us to coding a Sphero (which will be apart of the 3rd Grade STEAM project). This was impressive and just might light the spark for future careers. Ask your children about it!
RECESS
During these winter months we just wanted to remind families that we do go out to recess each day as long as it's not raining. Some days may be chilly so please dress your child appropriately and send them with things that will keep them warm at recess on these cold days.
WINTER HOLIDAY PARTY
Our class holiday party is on Wednesday, December 19th from 2:00 - 2:50. All parents are invited to attend. Hope to see you! As another reminder, due to school policy and space limitations, siblings are not allowed at the party. This is a special time for third graders and their parents so please set up childcare plans.
WINTER HOLIDAY PARTY CHILDCARE
Childcare will be available for siblings (at least 1 year old) during the Winter Holiday Parties scheduled for Wednesday, December 19th. We provide this service since younger siblings are not permitted in the classrooms during parties. You may drop your child off at 1:55 p.m. and the center will be open until 3:00 p.m. A donation of $8 per child is requested (cash only). Reservations are required and will be accepted until Monday, December 17th or until space fills up. (Further details will be provided when reservations are made) To make a reservation, please email our Family Support Specialist Lisette Castaneda at lisette_castaneda@roundrockisd.org. Please include the name and age of the child(ren) you will be dropping off and a contact phone number.
HOMEWORK
MATH UPDATE: We are working to connect multiplication and division facts. This is very difficult when you don’t know your multiplication facts. Please work on instant recall of basic facts during the holiday break!
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 December 10-14, 2018
Math - Connection between Multiplication and Division
Reading - Biographies and Autobiographies
Writing - Personal Narrative
Spelling - No Spelling This Week
Social Studies - Communities
Science - Earth’s Natural Forces
IMPORTANT DATES
Tues, December 11th- December 'Round the World Performance for school--8:00 am
Wed, December 12th - December 'Round the World Performance for parents--8:00 am
Thur, December 13th - Gr 3 Field Trip, The Nutcracker
Fri, December 14th - Author Visit - Nathan Hale
Wed, December 19th - Winder Party Day
December 20 - January 7th - Winter Break, No School
Sunday, December 2, 2018
Dear Parents,
Congratulations to Aattoja for being our marvelous MVP of the week. We enjoyed learning more about our special friend when she shared her banner with us on Friday.
What a great week for 3rd grade! Everyone came back rested and ready for school. We’ve been very productive. For the next three weeks we’ll be pressing on with our studies, but also enjoying some fun crafts and performances. Watch out December, here we come!
Warmly,
Mrs. McDonald
Character Word for December: FLEXIBLE
GLASS JARS NEEDED
Each child will need a glass jar (salsa type jars, short with a wide opening) for a class project. The label should be removed, and the jar should be empty, washed out, and dry. Jars are needed by the end of the week (Friday, December 7th). Any extra jars sent in would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
STAAR MASTER PRACTICE BOOKS
Please return the order forms and payment for STAAR Master practice books by Tuesday,, December 11th. The form was in this week’s Tuesday folder. Even if you are not ordering, please indicate on the order form and return it to school. Thank you!
DECEMBER 'ROUND THE WORLD
Students received their parts for our 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.
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.
NUTCRACKER FIELD TRIP
Thank you for returning your child’s permission slip to our annual “Nutcracker” performance. The date is December 13th and we are seeing the second act. Due to the timing, we need ALL students to bring lunch from home that day. We will eat in our class before we board the bus. Also, I encourage the children to dress appropriately. Some of us like to really dress up. This is always one of my favorite field trips that we attend.
TAG REFERRAL- 2018-2019
The window to refer students for TAG testing opened 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.
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 December 3-7, 2018
Math - Connection between Multiplication and Division
Reading - Biographies and Autobiographies
Writing - Personal Narrative
Spelling - Unit 12
Social Studies - Communities
Science - Earth’s Natural Forces
IMPORTANT DATES
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
Friday, December 14th - Author Visit - Nathan Hale
Wednesday, December 19th - Winder Party Day
December 20 - January 7th - Winter Break, No School
Congratulations to Aattoja for being our marvelous MVP of the week. We enjoyed learning more about our special friend when she shared her banner with us on Friday.
What a great week for 3rd grade! Everyone came back rested and ready for school. We’ve been very productive. For the next three weeks we’ll be pressing on with our studies, but also enjoying some fun crafts and performances. Watch out December, here we come!
Warmly,
Mrs. McDonald
3rd GRADE and CCE CAMPUS NEWS
GLASS JARS NEEDED
Each child will need a glass jar (salsa type jars, short with a wide opening) for a class project. The label should be removed, and the jar should be empty, washed out, and dry. Jars are needed by the end of the week (Friday, December 7th). Any extra jars sent in would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
STAAR MASTER PRACTICE BOOKS
Please return the order forms and payment for STAAR Master practice books by Tuesday,, December 11th. The form was in this week’s Tuesday folder. Even if you are not ordering, please indicate on the order form and return it to school. Thank you!
DECEMBER 'ROUND THE WORLD
Students received their parts for our 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.
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.
NUTCRACKER FIELD TRIP
Thank you for returning your child’s permission slip to our annual “Nutcracker” performance. The date is December 13th and we are seeing the second act. Due to the timing, we need ALL students to bring lunch from home that day. We will eat in our class before we board the bus. Also, I encourage the children to dress appropriately. Some of us like to really dress up. This is always one of my favorite field trips that we attend.
TAG REFERRAL- 2018-2019
The window to refer students for TAG testing opened 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.
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 December 3-7, 2018
Math - Connection between Multiplication and Division
Reading - Biographies and Autobiographies
Writing - Personal Narrative
Spelling - Unit 12
Social Studies - Communities
Science - Earth’s Natural Forces
IMPORTANT DATES
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
Friday, December 14th - Author Visit - Nathan Hale
Wednesday, December 19th - Winder Party Day
December 20 - January 7th - Winter Break, No School
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