Monday, March 25, 2013

Weekly News


March 25-29
Reading: This week we are reading a variety of Greek Myths. We are working on the skills making inferences, context clues, and generalizing. We are also working on comparative/superlative adjectives.

Math: We are into Unit 11 now on multiplication. We are working on various strategies and will also touch on division some this week. For our Kim Sutton math we are working on multiplying by nine.

Science: This week we are starting the Earth, Moon, Sun unit. We will learn about stars, the earth’s axis, and shadows. We will also get to visit the Star Lab, a traveling planetarium, twice this week.

Important Dates:   
Tuesday 3/26- Early Dismissal
Thursday 3/28- Powerdrill Due
Friday 3/29- Spelling Test; Report Cards go Home

Monday, March 4, 2013

Weekly News


March 4-8
Reading: This week we are working on our District Writing Assessment. The students are writing about a memorable moment. We are working through each step of the writing process.

Math: We will take the Kansas Math Assessment this week. We will test at:
Monday 2pm
Tuesday 9am
Wednesday 12:40pm
Remember, each day we test the students are able to bring a healthy snack for our “Snack & Relax” time.

Social Studies: We are finishing up our tour of the Southeast Region this week. Students will have their STATES and CAPITALS TEST ON WEDNESDAY MARCH 6TH.   

The 3rd Grade Musical has been rescheduled for this week! The parent performance is on Wednesday at 7:15pm. The students will perform for the school on Thursday at 2:45pm. 

Important Dates:   
Wednesday 3/6- States and Capitals TEST; Musical @ 7:15pm
Thursday 3/7- Powerdrill Due; Musical @ 2:45pm
Friday 3/8- Spelling Test; Leawood Leopard Day

Study Island This Week: none this week!