Reminders:

On Monday, October 20, 2025, Anderson Third Graders will take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT). The test will be given over 1 day for approximately 2.5 hours (this time includes breaks). The CogAT test gives teachers and parents a snapshot of students’ higher-level thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving abilities (verbal, nonverbal, quantitative, and overall ability), as compared to other third graders in the nation. It is a local assessment and is not needed for promotion. Please schedule morning appointments on days other than Monday, October 20, 2025. You can help your child prepare by making sure s/he get plenty of sleep the night before testing and eats a good breakfast in the morning.
We extend a heartfelt thank you to our PTA for organizing a wonderful visit with guest author, Stan Tucker. During his time with us, Stan inspired our students to live in a way that makes their parents, loved ones, and teachers proud—by showing kindness and respect to others, giving their best effort in all they do, and choosing to do the right thing, even when no one is watching.

Stan also introduced his exciting reading and writing program, which includes a writing competition.

📚 Click here to find out more about Stan Tucker’s program. This voluntary program involves a fee for materials, all of which is managed through Mr. Tucker on his website.

✍️ Book submissions are due to Mr. Tucker by April 15th to be considered for professional illustration and publication.

Any questions should be addressed to Stan Tucker via his website.

Thank you!

Leah

Please bring a healthy finger friendly snack and water bottle for snack..
This year breakfast will be $2 and lunch will be $2.75 Please be sure to fund your child's school cafe account.
According to our district policy, birthdays will not be celebrated with food and drink at school.
We do not have a Lost and Found. Please write your child's name on all of their belongings.
Please notify your child's teacher in writing by 2:00 pm of any dismissal changes.

Solid Gold Math Challenge

Looking for some fun and productive math studying this summer? We are issuing our students another summer of our Solid Gold Math Challenge! We are challenging students to be able to complete a 0-12 multiplication chart in 10 minutes or less! If students can complete this when they return in August, they will recieve a special prize from Mrs. McCord. This is a goal that we will continue to work on into next school year as well!

"Car Conversations":

What is a summary of the current book you are reading?
What are you writing about in your personal narrative?
What force is pulling us towards Earth?

Teacher Wish Lists:

These items will be used in our classroom for the enrichment of our students and classroom culture. We really appreciate all your donations thus far! Thank you for your partnership in learning and growing each and every child.

Mrs. Conder: Amazon Wish List

Ms. Pon:

Mrs. Pickard: Amazon Wish List

Ms. Volk:

Mrs. Wood:

Miss Woolsey: Amazon Wish List

What are we learning?

Math: One by one Multiplication

Reading: Text Structure

Social Studies: Important documents

Writing: Writing informational text using different text structures

Grammar:

Science: Forces

3rd Grade Suggestions for Home Learning:

HOW TO LOG IN AT HOME:

friscoisd.org
Students
Student Portal
Login with their lunch number and their password is their birthday dates (8 digit)
Click on Clever
Select the desired application tile

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