3rd Grade
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September 1st, 2023

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3rd Grade News

Dear third-grade parents,

We would like to inform you that the Open House is on September 6th. Please click on the link to sign up for a slot that works best for you:

3C Schedule. 3B Schedule. 3A Schedule

Our mathematicians had so much fun on a scavenger hunt! They measured different classroom objects by using measuring tape and rulers. The students were able to compare the different lengths of the objects. In the math forum, the students shared strategies on how to solve problems.

Our readers have been collecting information about the books they read, and they go through some questions to check their understanding. We have also been working on coming up with predictions about the stories they read.

We recommend students read at home and keep track of their stamina by using their Reading Log and practice at home the strategies taught in math with their homework.

We would also like to inform you of the swimming expectations and protocol to follow:

PE Swimming Class is not optional. Students must have a doctor’s note to be excused from swimming class. These notes should be handed to the swimming coach. If these notes arrive to you electronically please make sure they are shared with ansprimary@ans.edu.ni and homeroom teacher.

If students have a doctor’s note excusing them from PE or swimming and are in school they may bring a reading book or writing journal to the class.


Weekly Learning Goals & Tasks

English Literacy

Learning Goal

Readers will learn that to become a great reader takes grit.

What readers & writers are doing at school...

Readers will learn that to become a great reader takes grit. They will do so by learning a repertoire of strategies that they will use to figure out the meaning of hard words. Readers will also, learn that author's sometimes use figurative language that can be confusing readers need to use contextual clues to make sense of these figures of speech. 

What readers & writers could be doing at home...

Readers will use these tools as they read independently and to read with grit: Reading Grit Test, Clues Authors Leave Readers to Solve Tricky Words, Readers Climb the Hurdle of Hard Words Bookmark

Spanish Literacy

Learning Goal

Edición de narrativas personales.

What readers & writers are doing at school...

Los escritores editarán su tercer narrativa personal asegurándose de agregar los detalles necesarios para enriquecer sus escritos.

What readers & writers could be doing at home...

En casa los escritores revisarán su tercer narrativa y la editarán agregando diálogos, sentimientos, pensamientos y detalles significativos.

Mathematics

Learning Goal

The students will work on more efficient addition strategies.

What mathematicians are doing at school...

Mathematicians will solve story problems that involve adding and subtracting 2-digit numbers. The students will spend time discussing their strategies and modeling them with the open number line, splitting diagrams, and equations. 

What mathematicians could be doing at home...

Home connections of the week:

Science or Social Studies

Learning Goal

What scientists are doing at school...

Young scientists will continue to practice observing the behavioral patterns of ants. They will start developing, using models, and constructing explanations. The young scientists will make sure that all parts of their presentations are clearly labeled.

What scientists could be doing at home...

The young scientists will demonstrate curiosity on the behavioral patterns of animals that they see at home and will share their observations with their families. It's a great avenue to discuss animals' behavioral patterns.

Social Emotional Learning Program

Learning Goal

Discuss with students the importance of getting to know each other, and how finding commonalities and differences can help us understand and appreciate each other more.

What friends and learners are doing at school...

Friends and learners will draw or describe items that are important to them and share them with their table buddies. 

What friends and learners could be practicing at home...

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Upcoming Events

Sep. 5

Home Communication Plans sent to Parents

Sept. 6

Primary School
Tiger Experience
(5-7pm)

Sept. 11

Early Dismissal
(12:30 PM)

Sept. 12-15

Fiestas Patrias
Holidays

Sep. 22

Feedback Folders
Sent Home

Reminders

Upcoming Events:

Swimming Classes:

September - Calendar

Swimming

Big Questions Day

Meet the Team!

Mrs. Wilma Bayaua

3A

Mrs. Stephanie Jalil

3B

Mrs. Ma. Gabriela Morice

3C

Mrs. Yésika Lizárraga

Third Grade
Spanish Lead

Olga Salvatierra

3rd Grade Paraprofessional

Mrs. Lizette Richardson

Third Grade
Inclusion Lead