3rd Grade
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September 13th, 2024
3rd Grade News
Dear Third Grade Parents,
What a great week back. Students came back invigorated, well-rested and ready to tackle new challenges. We are so looking forward to continue growing alongside our life-long learners.
Mathematicians investigate multiplication and arrays in a pet store. They will also have a reflection on their progress in the first unit.
Writers begin our new writing Unit for Opinion Writing/ Literary Essay, our writer’s will form opinions about texts they read and use evidence from the text to support their claims.
In this Social Studies unit, our young learners will explore the central idea "Culture shapes our lives, influences how we understand the diversity of people around the world, and fosters a sense of respect for ourselves and others. "
Weekly Learning Goals & Tasks
English Literacy
Learning Goal
What readers & writers are doing at school...
The students will start a new writing unit about Opinion Writng/ Literary Essay. First, they will read the book "Each Kindness" by Jacqueline Woodson. Then, the students will choose a thesis and learn how to support it with at least three important reasons. They will follow the essay writing process and they will use evidence from the text to support their thesis.
What readers & writers could be doing at home...
Spanish Literacy
Learning Goal
Análisis de Textos Informativos.
What readers & writers are doing at school...
Los estudiantes comenzarán una nuena unidad de lectura informativa. Aprenderán a identificar la idea principal en un texto.
What readers & writers could be doing at home...
En casa los lectores pueden leer un libro informativo de su interés y tomar notas de las cosas más importantes.
Mathematics
Learning Goal
Students will develop a deeper understanding of multiplication.
What mathematicians are doing at school...
Students delve into multiplicative reasoning and properties of multiplication with an investigation of a pet store that's full of arrays of items.
Science or Social Studies
Learning Goal
What tigers are doing at school...
In this unit, our young learners will explore the central idea "Culture shapes our lives, influences how we understand the diversity of people around the world, and fosters a sense of respect for ourselves and others. " Alongside the central idea, they will also dive into inquiring of the different aspects of culture. The impact of history on culture is an exciting concept to focus as well as the diverse cultures around the world that influence people and the way they live.
What tigers could be doing at home...
At home you may talk about your own culture, beliefs, traditions, celebrations, foods, costume, and talk about similarities and differences of culture within the different regions in the country. This will help our learners enrich their concepts of culture and diversity. Our similarities and differences will help understand who we are.
Social Emotional Learning Program
Learning Goal
We will learn that our emotions (feelings), thoughts, and actions affect what we do when we interact with others and that we can identify strategies to help cool off when our emotions are strong so we are able to direct our actions in useful ways period.
What friends and learners are doing at school...
Friends and learners will play a game of four corners. They will hear a scenario and then choose from a series of emotions, thoughts, and actions. Students will have to decide which corner or area to go to based on how they think they would respond. After each scenario, have students discuss their responses with their peers and share out. Create some personal goals for being our best selves. Remember that goals are things we want to be able to do or know.
What friends and learners could be practicing at home...
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Upcoming Events
Oct. 1st-11th
School Photos
Oct. 2nd
Pathways Parent Workshop
Oct. 3rd
Fifth Grade Parent Workshop
Oct. 4th
Fourth Grade Parent Workshop
Oct. 7th
Third Grade Parent Workshop
Reminders
Sep 23rd-Oct 10th 3C Swimming
Sept. 27th: 2nd Friday Feedback Folders Sent Home
Oct 1st: 3rd grade Picture Day!
October 7th: Parent Engagement Math & SEL Sign up HERE
October 7th: Big Questions Day Science Field Trip
Parent Engagement
School Photo Day
We look forward to Picture Day! On their photo day, students can come in casual clothing and are encouraged to wear solid colors. Please know that Primary students will not have an active PE class on photo day.
Photo Package
Get ready for picture day! Our school photo shoot begins Tuesday, October 1st. Pre-order your child's printed photo package today.
Parent Workshops
3rd Grade
October - Calendar
Swimming
Big Questions Day
Meet the Team!
Mrs. Wilma Bayaua
3A
Mrs. Gema Pereira
3B
Mrs. Ma. Gabriela Morice
3C
Mrs. Yésika Lizárraga
Third Grade
Spanish Lead
Sara Mayorga
3rd Grade Paraprofessional
Mrs. Ma. Jose García
Third Grade
Specialized Learning Lead