Third Grades A Hoot!

Whats Happening In Our Class?

Hello everyone. Well the end is coming upon us quickly. Id like to take this opportunity to thank all the parents for their support of their childs learning this year. Educating your child is truly a team effort! In math we are currently working on multidigit multiplication, data graphs, measurement and telling time to the minute. . I will collect mad minutes through May 31st. When students complete a sticker chart, they received a no homework coupon. I have also given everyone extra challenge packs to work on when they finish their journal work. When your child turns this in they will earn a no math homework coupon for them to use whenever they wish! In addition, I have a fourth grade math pack that is available for parents. This is a take home pack to complete at home for an extra challenge. However, students may bring pages back to school if they wish. Many of these concepts may be new and will not be taught during the school day. Please let me know if you are interested in this. A summer pack will also be going home at the end of the year. The best thing you can work on with your child this summer is their multiplication facts and multi-digit multiplication. In language arts we are working on informational reading and writing. We are all experts on a subject and students are teaching me a lot! We are learning what makes a good nonfiction article and how to write one. Our science unit is force and motion. We are learning about force, push and pull, gravity and friction. In social studies we will be making a time line of the history of Michigan. We will start at the early Paelo Indians all the way up to the Mackinac Bridge. Many of you have donated supplies for our classroom. Thank you! We are getting low on pencils! If you would like to donate some for the end of the year we would really appreciate it. I would like to thank all of the parent volunteers who have helped out this year as well as all the parents who have supported your childs learning. Thank you! Your childs education takes a partnership to work and be successful. It feels like I was just welcoming everyone to third grade and soon Ill have to say goodbye.

Mrs. Bates 3rd Grade Class

April, 2013 mbates@rockfordschools.org 863-6363 ext. 4707 Dates to Remember: Fri. 5-17 Muffins with Mom MonThurs. Book Fair BOGO Thurs. 5-23 Stuffed Animal Day May 24-27 No school May 28th Whitecaps Night Tues. June 4 Field Day Wed.Fri. June 5-7 1/2 day of school Fri. June 7 Talent Show