Dear Third Grade Parents,

Please be sure to look over everything below:

Important upcoming dates

• Want to eat lunch with your kiddo? Here is the LUNCH SIGN-UP

• Please read the PTA Newsletter!

• Yearbook flyer: digital copy

Headphones for Interim

The Math interim is approaching quickly. This is an important practice test for STAAR. Math interim is March 4th. Please try not to schedule any appointments on those dates. 

Every student must have a working pair of headphones. Please check in with your student to make sure the ones they have are still working. 

STAAR PRACTICE

Many families have reached out asking for additional resources to help students prepare for the Math and Reading STAAR tests. Even the best readers can use additional support with building stamina and STAAR question types. We’re happy to share several high-quality practice options that you may find helpful. 

These books can be used from start to finish or selectively to practice specific skills your child may need extra support with. Please note that these resources are optional and meant to provide extra practice at home for families who are interested.

Thank you for your continued support!

Recommended Resources:

Math Book - https://a.co/d/8sFqhz3

Reading Book - https://a.co/d/7J9Zf2i

Reading and Math - https://a.co/d/a4oUDC5

Panther Creek Boys Basketball Camp blurb

My name is Kevin Graham, and I am the Boys Head Basketball Coach at Frisco Panther Creek. This year, we are hosting our first in-season basketball camp for all schools zoned for Panther Creek. The camp will be for grades K - 6th on February 14th. There will be two different sessions on the day of camp.

This LINK has all of the information for camp!

Sick kiddo reminder

If your child has a temperature of 100 degrees or above, they may not attend school. Before returning to school, an individual must have a temperature below 100 degrees for 24 consecutive hours without taking a fever-reducing medication. If your child’s temperature was 100.0 or higher yesterday or this morning, do not send them to school today.

Click here for the 3rd grade Website

SPELLING LIST 5

MATH HOMEWORK: Answer key: Your student should have it in their backpack.  If not, download a copy here. 

Reading: I can get myself ready to research a topic.

Writing: I can write about a topic I am researching. 

Grammar: I can create a compound sentence using a conjunction 

Math: I can identify 2D and 3D shapes by their characteristics. 

Science: I can model and describe rapid changes in Earth’s surface, such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and landslides.

I can explore and explain how humans use natural resources, such as in construction, agriculture, transportation, and product manufacturing.

Social Studies: I can describe how human processes such as building new homes, conservation, and pollution shape the landscape.