The Anne Sullivan School
P.S. 238
Dear Parents,
3rd Grade Newsletter
March is already upon us, and we still have
so much to accomplish.
The state math test will be given on March
4 and March 5. The children are thoroughly
prepared for this important exam. Please
continue to practice number facts,
particularly multiplication facts, with your
child.
Report cards will be handed out on March
19, 2009. We look forward to seeing you to
discuss your child’s progress.
Social Studies/ Science
In Social Studies, we are working on map
skills. We are also continuing our
journey through the country of China.
This year’s science project is due March
11, 2009. Science projects can be
difficult, especially for the younger
children. Your help and guidance may be
needed for your child to successfully
complete their project.
Please be sure that the projects are in
by the date they are due.
1633 East 8th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11223
March, 2009
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Reader’s Workshop
In the Reader’s Workshop, we continue to
work on developing and improving the
reading strategies and skills of all the
children. We will be focusing, in particular, on
the skills of inference (an especially difficult
skill) and identifying problems and their
solutions within a story.
Writer’s Workshop
During the month of February we
completed work on a narrative
procedure. We will be working on a
response to literature. The children
will be writing a letter to one of the
characters in a story that we will be
reading.
As always, the children will be
responsible for revising and editing
their own work.
Everyday Mathematics
We will shortly begin work on Unit 6 of
our Every Day Math Program. This
unit focuses on the study of geometry.
The children will be learning about the
various aspects of geometry. We ask
that you continue to study number
facts with your child.