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.
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