Week 26

Class Notes:

We will be going on a field trip to the Commonwealth Museum on Tuesday. Please remember to pack a lunch for your 3rd grader and a separate snack for later in the day.  A big thank you to our parent  chaperones for joining us: Bridget Kendall, Megan Mead, Emily DeRosier and Erin Sweatt. 

Wednesday will be a half-day of school with a 12:15 dismissal.

Reading (Character Study Unit): We’re diving into character analysis, identifying traits, and using evidence from the text to support our thinking.

Fundations (Phonics & Spelling): We will continue with Unit 10, focusing on the double vowel syllable as we continue strengthening our foundational skills. Link to Resources.

Writing:  After delivering our persuasive speeches, we will launch a new writing unit: The Literary Essay. 

Math: We will continue to explore fractions, focusing on locating fractions on a number line. 

Cursive: We’re practicing cursive writing with letters c, a, d, g, h, t, p, e, l, f, u, y, i and j. 

MCAS Dates:

Monday, March 31st - ELA MCAS, session 1

Tuesday, April 1st- ELA MCAS, session 2

Thursday, May 8th- Math MCAS, session 1

Friday, May 9th- Math MCAS, session 2

STATE FAIR:

Friday, May 30th - The State Fair for parents, 8:30AM-9:30AM

Repeat Announcements:

Media: Our book swapping day is on Wednesdays--please help your child remember to return their library books.

Thank you to Mrs. DeRosier (Teddy's mom), last week's Mystery Reader. Would you like to volunteer as our next Mystery Reader? Click HERE to sign up.  

Special Subject Schedule

Monday -- Spanish and Art

Tuesday -- P.E.

Wednesday -- Media

Thursday -- Music and P.E.

Friday -- Spanish

Important Dates

Tuesday, March 18th - Trip to the Commonwealth Museum

Wednesday, March 19th - Early Release Day; 12:15 dismissal 

Monday, March 31st - ELA MCAS, session 1

Tuesday, April 1st- ELA MCAS, session 2

Wednesday, April 2nd - Early Release Day; 12:15 dismissal 

Wednesday, April 16th - Early Release Day; 12:15 dismissal 

Friday, April 18th - No School: Good Friday

Monday, April 21- Friday, April 25th - April Vacation Week

Thursday, May 8th- Math MCAS, session 1

Friday, May 9th- Math MCAS, session 2

Monday, May 27th - Tentative new date to visit the Statehouse

Friday, May 30th- State Fair for parents, 8:30AM

Created 3/2025

Jennifer_ramras@needham.k12.ma.us