The students are working on informational writing projects about topics they have expertise in. They are incorporating various text features into their writing. In math, the class is learning about fractions as part of Unit 8. Important dates are provided, including for a talent show, readers' theatre, and muffins with mom. The science unit is covering changes in motion. In social studies, students have been researching animal adaptations and will next study habitats and food chains, with projects due on May 21st.
The students are working on informational writing projects about topics they have expertise in. They are incorporating various text features into their writing. In math, the class is learning about fractions as part of Unit 8. Important dates are provided, including for a talent show, readers' theatre, and muffins with mom. The science unit is covering changes in motion. In social studies, students have been researching animal adaptations and will next study habitats and food chains, with projects due on May 21st.
The students are working on informational writing projects about topics they have expertise in. They are incorporating various text features into their writing. In math, the class is learning about fractions as part of Unit 8. Important dates are provided, including for a talent show, readers' theatre, and muffins with mom. The science unit is covering changes in motion. In social studies, students have been researching animal adaptations and will next study habitats and food chains, with projects due on May 21st.
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Heres what is happening!
Language Arts: We are working on our Informational writing. The students have picked a topic that they are experts in and are writing everything they know about it. In their writing they are using many different text features- captions, diagrams, bullets, bold.
Math: In math we are working on Unit 8.
Dates to Remember
May 1- Talent show forms are due
May 4- 3rd grade Readers Theatre 5pm
May 7- blue day
May 8- Muffins with Mom 7:15-8:15
May 15- popcorn day
May 21- Animal Research projects due
May 22 & 25- No SCHOOL-
Monsters of the Month
This unit covers fractions. Continue to
practice multiplication facts. I am noticing kids are starting to forget their basic multiplication facts. Minimum of 2 mad
April 2015
May 4- Landon V May 11 Jaxon
minutes per week. This is part of our
weekly homework.
IMPORTANT Project Information
Science: Our science unit is on changes
Students will present their
in motion. We will be talking and learning
that motion happens when objects change position and forces are pushes and pulls.
Social Studies: The students have
project to the
class on Thursday, May 21. This
introduction to public speaking. Please help
your child
practice at home focusing
voice, eye contact and material.
started working hard researching their
animals adaptations/physical characteristics. Next we will research
Supplies needed for the
habitat and food chain. The students
classroom:
should start thinking and discussing their
at home project. I am very excited to see and hear the presentations! Presentations will be on Thursday, May 21st.
Greeters: Monday 2/3-Kathie and Ryan Tuesday 2/4 - Dimitri and Anika Wednesday 2/5 - Grace and Eddy Thursday 2/6 - Sarah and Trevor Friday 2/7 - Emily and Niamh