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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