Third Grades A Hoot!

Whats Happening In Our Class?

Looks like old man winter has arrived and wont be leaving anytime soon! Only a couple of more days and Christmas Break will be here! This last month has been fun and busy as we wrap up our units and test on them. In math we are starting Unit 4. Unit 4 will cover the beginning of multiplication and division. We are continuing to work on addition /subtraction facts if needed. Some of you also took home a multiplication mad minute pack to get a head start on learning multiplication facts. You will see more info on this after Christmas break. 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. Students may bring the pack back to school for a no homework coupon when they are done. 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. In language arts we are working on comprehension of non-fiction and fiction text. We are practicing the strategy of looking back to find our answers in what weve already read. We are also looking at story elements such as characters, setting, problem, solution and theme. In read aloud we will be reading Paddle to the Sea an adventure of a little boat traveling the great lakes to the ocean. Our next science unit will be plants and animals. Students will discover how plants and animals adapt to their environment. In social studies we will be starting early Michigan history. We will learn about the Hopewell Indians as well as the 3 fire tribes. After that we will learn how the French came to Michigan and started the fur trade. Finally we will end with Michigan becoming a state. Many of you have donated clorax wipes. Thank you! With cold and flu season upon us it is important that we clean our desks often. If you would like to donate more wipes I would appreciate it. Please dont forget to have your child dress for the weather. Its time for coats, mittens, hats scarves, and boots. Also please put your childs name on their items so that all the lost mittens will find their way home!

Mrs. Bates 3rd Grade Class

December, 2013 mbates@rockfordschools.org 863-6363 ext. 4707 Dates to Remember: Thursday, 12-19 All School Christmas Parties 2:303:15 Friday, 12-20 Last Day before break Monday, 1-6 School Resumes Friday 1-10 Popcorn Day Wednesday, 1-15 PTO meeting 7:00 Monday, 1-27 Chuck E. Cheese Night 3:009:00 Tuesday, 1-28 Late start day 10:40