3rd Grade Newsletter November 21st EDITION

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MATH: After reviewing properties of multiplication on Monday, we E-mail: kristen.kientz@raypec.org
did our mid-assessment on Tuesday. The data from that
assessment, will drive our activities for next week--some students george.tombaugh@raypec.org
will continue practicing multiplication & division skills, while some aimee.wilson@raypec.org
will be ready for enrichment activities.
READING: We continued with identifying the main idea in a
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practiced this skill during Guided Reading by reading a text, then
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WRITING/GRAMMAR: We continued with using a 5-square graphic
organizer to help students better organize facts in their informative -Apex Fun Run fundraiser: We cant wait until
writing pieces. We are practicing by writing about our Chillin the Apex Fun Run Race on Wednesday,
Places November 29th. Third grade will be racing at
SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES: We continued with parts of a map, 10:30. The race will be outside (weather
including the title, legend/key, symbols, compass rose, and scale. permitting*). Parents are welcomed and
encouraged to come cheer the kids on! Well
Technology Tidbit: also need volunteers to help with marking
t-shirts.
Practice word problems by going to Our school has been challenged to get
MathPlayground.com. This website gives pledges from people in each of the 50 states
student virtual manipulatives to help before the end of the weekend. Whichever
visualize the problem, and gives class has pledges from the greatest number of
immediate feedback on student work. states will earn a surprise on Monday. Miss
Wilsons class is currently tied for 1st place
with pledges coming from 6 states (as of late
Learners into Tomorrow's Leaders

Kientz Tuesday evening). Lets keep up the awesome

Next Weeks Specials Day 1-Art work!
VISION: Turning Todays

Day 2-Music
Day 3-P.E.
Monday Day 3 Make sure to check SeeSaw for the daily
updates about our Apex lessons and team
progress.
Tuesday Day 1 Wilson
Day 1-Music *In the event of inclement weather, students
Day 2-P.E. will race in the gym.
Wednesday Day 2 Day 3-Art
-Fall Break (NO SCHOOL) - November
22nd-24th: Have a wonderful, relaxing holiday
Thursday Day 3 Tombaugh with family and friends!
Day 1-P.E.
Day 2-Art *For more detailed information on upcoming school-wide
events, please see Mrs. Jones weekly parent update.
Friday Day 1 Day 3-Music