Newsletter 10/17/2016

Third Grade News

October 17, 2016

What we have done:

This week we finished up topic 4 over multiplication and started topic 5, which digs deeper into multiplication. We also looked at prefixes and suffixes within the book FireFlies. In writing, we practiced writing in paragraphs, using transitional words and describing our characters. In social studies we took our first test over government and the constitution. We also learned about the executive branch. Below you will find what is happening next week!

ELA:

Students will practice determining the main idea and key details in a non-fiction text. They will also be examining sentence types as well as cause and effect. In writing we will continue working on narrative writing and creating setting.

Math:    

We will be continuing to learn about multiplication with topic 5.

Content:

We will be continuing our unit over government-specifically looking that the three branches of Missouri state government.

Important Dates:

Oct. 17     No School

Oct. 18  School Pictures

Oct. 18&20 Parent Teacher Conferences

Oct. 21    Read-a-Thon

Halloween Party Sign Up

Below is the link for the party sign up.

Thanks!

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0849AFAC29A46-halloween2

See Saw

Hi,

Last Friday, your student should have brought home a sheet so you can log into See Saw. This is the site we are going to to post everything. We have found this will be easier to send out the newsletter and other announcements. I will also post pictures of activities and other things going on in our class! If you need another login sheet, let me know and I will send another home.

Thanks,

Mr. Belling and Mrs. Nilsen

Newsletter 10/7/2016

Third Grade News

October 7, 2016

What we have done:

This week we began Topic 4 over multiplication meanings.  In ELA we are focusing on the writing process using graphic organizers for the prewriting.  We have also been working on differentiating literal from nonliteral meanings as well as using illustrations for better understanding.  Below you will find what will be happening in our classrooms next week.

ELA:

Students will be focusing on completing their second narrative by using the writing process. For language we will be learning about prefixes and suffixes as well as determining author's point of view.  We will continue to use comprehension strategies with our literature discussion group books.

Math:    

We will be finishing up Topic 4 over multiplication with a test on Wednesday.

Content:

We will be continuing our unit over government-specifically looking that the three branches.

Important Dates:

Oct. 17     No School

Oct. 18  School Pictures

Oct. 18&20 Parent Teacher Conferences

Newsletter 9/30/16

Third Grade News

September 30, 2016

What we have done:

This week we finished Topic 3 over subtracting and tested on Friday.  This topic showed how to add and subtract using models and expanded algorithm. Also how

to add 3 or more numbers and how to subtract across zeros.  In ELA we are focusing on the writing process using graphic organizers for the prewriting.  Then drafting by skipping every other line so students have room to revise and edit their narrative.  Below you will find what will be happening in our classrooms next week.

ELA:

Students will be focusing on completing their second narrative by using the writing process. In reading we will be looking at literal and nonliteral meanings as well as using illustrations for better understanding. We will continue to use comprehension strategies with our literature discussion group books.

Math:    

We will be starting Topic 4 over multiplication. This unit will introduce the meanings of multiplication.

Content:

We will be finishing our unit over electricity and magnetism with a test on Tuesday. Then we will dive into learning about government!

Important Dates:

Oct. 7  End of 1st Quarter

Oct. 17 No School

Oct. 18 School Pictures

Oct. 18&20 Parent Teacher Conferences

Food Can Drive Results

I just wanted to say thank you again for all of the canned food donations that were brought in this past week.  I am so overwhelmed with the success of this project and I know that we couldn't have done it without the help of all of the homeroom teachers that encouraged kids to participate whether it was for the prizes or to help those in need. The end result was that we donated more than 4 truckloads of canned food items and one car load to FBC in Clever.  

My final tally was 2,869 items donated district-wide!  

Thank you again to everyone who participated!

Carissa

It’s time once again to support our school in an important fundraising project. Your participation is crucial to our school’s success. Will you “step up” and help make this our best year ever? Don’t forget, a percentage of each sale goes DIRECTLY to your teacher for use in the classroom!!

Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie Dough!!!! Helping is BIG TIME FUN with the deliciously awesome Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie Dough Fundraiser. A bite above the rest. Try it!

Sign-up online and Go National! 

Have out-of-town family and friends shop online at www.cherrydale.com. 

PTA Fundraiser Flyer & Cherrydale Fundraiser Flyer