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Here's a look at what we’re working on in class and some important upcoming dates:
Third Grade State Fair
Our classrooms are about to buzz with excitement as students dive into researching their assigned states! Through engaging research and hands-on activities, they will explore geography, history, and culture in ways that truly bring their learning to life.
There is also a special at-home component of the State Fair project, due Tuesday, May 12th. Students may choose from two creative project options to showcase their knowledge and highlight what makes their state unique. To learn more about the at-home choices, click HERE.
The third-grade teachers are thrilled to invite families to celebrate our students’ hard work at the Third Grade State Fair!
Friday, May 15th
8:30–9:00 AM — Visit classroom to explore student projects
9:00–9:30 AM — State Fair Concert in the cafeteria
We are so proud of the effort and enthusiasm our students are putting into this exciting project and can’t wait to share their learning with you. We hope you’ll join us for this special celebration!
The Mitchell Read-A-Thon continues until Friday, March 6th. The Read-a-Thon is a week focused on reading. Students are encouraged to set reading goals based on minutes read (or being read to) outside of the classroom. The 3rd Graders have read more minutes than any other grade level-- Let's GO Mitchell 3rd Graders! On Friday, our entire school will have a cozy PJ day to celebrate our love of reading.
Writing:
We have read many short stories from the anthology Tales Our Abuelitas Told: A Hispanic Folktale Collection by F. Isabel Campoy and Alma Flor Ada. We will plan and draft an opinion paragraph that states which traditional story teaches the most important lesson using three strong reasons and linking words.
Fundations:
We will begin Unit 9: r-controlled syllables. These are syllables where the letter r changes the sound of the vowel (such as ar, er, ir, or, and ur). Please see the Home Resources Link for ways to support your child at home.
Cursive:
Cursive letter writing lessons will continue this week as students build fluency and confidence.
Math:
We will be multiplying larger numbers this week, and will use the properties of operations and place-value understanding to develop strategies to multiply within 100 and to multiply one-digit numbers by a multiple of 10.
Science:
We are excited to begin designing DoodleBots — robotic drawing devices! As part of this hands-on design challenge, we need your help. Please send in one empty, clean container (yogurt cups, pint-sized berry bins, small deli containers, etc.) anytime before Friday, 2/27. While each child will only use one container, having extras gives students more design choices. Any additional containers will be shared with our classroom community. Thank you for your support!
Spanish:
Sr. Gomez has been using Rockalingua with our students in Spanish class. Many 3rd graders have asked to log in from home.
Username: Sr. Anguacate
Password: hola amigos
Repeat Announcements:
Warm Clothes and Footwear
The heat is ON! Now that the heaters are running, our classroom can get quite toasty. Pro tip: students should dress in layers so they can bundle up for recess but have a lighter layer to stay comfortable indoors. If your child wears rain or snow boots to school, please send in a pair of indoor shoes, sneakers, or even slippers. They’ll be much more comfortable moving around the classroom and school in dry shoes.
Mystery Reader
Thank you to Mr. Shea (Maddie's dad), last week's Mystery Reader. Would you like to volunteer as our next Mystery Reader? Click HERE to sign up.
Scholastic Book Ordering:
If you would like to order books through Scholastic Book Clubs, our online ordering code is DPC2T (purchasing online is required). SHOP OUR CLASS PAGE. By building your home library with Scholastic, you will also be helping to build our classroom library. The more books students order, the more free books we get for our classroom library!
Library Reminder:
Our book swap day in the Media Center is every Wednesday. Please help your child remember to return their library books.
Links for more information:
Click HERE for home support materials for Unit 9 of Fundations
Click HERE for home support materials for Unit 8 of Fundations
Click HERE for home support materials for Unit 7 of Fundations
Click HERE for home support material for Unit 6 of Fundations
Click HERE for home support materials for Unit 5 of Fundations
Click HERE for home support materials for Unit 4 of Fundations
Click HERE for home support materials for Unit 3 of Fundations
Click HERE for home support materials for Unit 2 of Fundations
Click HERE for home support materials for Unit 1 of Fundations
Tech Tips
Many students are excited to access Clever and our Google Classroom from home.
Directions to Access Clever from Home:
Click HERE for a handy link to Clever
Click Log in with Google
Enter student username (initials + # @students.needham.k12.ma.us)
Enter student password
Click on ST Math App, Amplify App then Boost or other NPS approved learning apps.
Directions to Access Google Classroom from Home:
Open a web browser (like Chrome or Safari).
Go to http://www.classroom.google.com and click "Go to Classroom."
Sign in with your school-provided Google account and password.
Special Subject Schedule
Monday -- Art
Tuesday -- P.E. & Spanish
Wednesday -- Media
Thursday -- P.E.
Friday -- Music & Spanish
Important Dates
Wednesday, February 25th-- Read-A-Thon begins, All-School Assembly with Peter Reynolds
Friday, March 6th-- Read-A-Thon Ends
Wednesday, March 4th-- Early Release Day
Wednesday, March 18th-- Battle of the Books
Wednesday, March 18th-- Early Release Day
Monday, March 30th-- MCAS (ELA Session 1)
Tuesday, March 31st-- MCAS (ELA Session 2)
Wednesday, April 1st-- Early Release
Friday, April 3rd-- No School, Good Friday
Wednesday, April 15th-- Early Release
Monday, April 20th-- April Vacation Week
Monday, April 27th-- Classes resume
Friday, May 15th-- The State Fair, 8:30AM-9:30AM
Created 2/2026
Jennifer_ramras@needham.k12.ma.us
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