Language Arts- Mrs. Phelps

What's happening this week:

We are starting Unit 4: The Ancient Roman Civilization this week! I am excited to be moving on to something new. You can view last weeks newsletter for a summary of the unit.

Skills we will be working on this week are:

Reading:

explain why Rome was a civilization, label a map of Rome, and explain how ancient Rome grew in size
explain why the story of Romulus and Remus is considered a legend
identify and describe gods and goddesses worshipped by the Romans using a 3-column graphic organizer

Speaking/ Listening:

identify key information about the ancient Roman civilization and write their ideas in a graphic organizer
compare and contrast two stories about Romulus and Remus written by the same author

Language:

sort words with the r-controlled spelling pattern
identify past, present, and future tense and change verbs to represent past, present, and future tense

Morphology:

suffix –er or –or meaning "one who or that which

Homework: Spelling test Friday, April 3rd- Practice worksheets coming home, but not for a grade! (Focus: r- controlled vowels)

tarnish
portion
turkey
worship
marbles
servant
doctor
messenger
sir
circulate

Math-Mrs. Bennett

Blue Group
Our blue group will begin exploring how to compare fractions using concrete and visual models. Students will use tools such as fraction circles, fraction bars, and number lines to build a strong understanding of fraction size. We will focus first on fractions with the same denominator, helping students see that when parts are the same size, having more pieces means a greater value (for example, 3/5 is greater than 2/5). Then, we will explore fractions with the same numerator, where students will learn that fewer, larger pieces create a greater value (for example, 3/8 is greater than 3/10). These hands-on experiences will help students develop a deeper understanding of how and why fractions can be compared.

Yellow Group

This week, our yellow group will begin working on adding and subtracting mixed numbers, starting with problems that have like denominators. Using models, students will explore situations such as 2 2/5 − 1 4/5 and recognize that we cannot subtract 4/5 from 2/5 without regrouping. They will practice breaking apart a whole into fractional pieces (like fifths) so they can successfully subtract. As students grow more confident, we will move into problems with unlike denominators. Throughout this work, we will focus on aligning whole numbers and fractions correctly, identifying when regrouping is needed, and rewriting improper fractions as mixed numbers to represent their answers clearly.

Homework:

SS #67
SS #68
HMH Sheet Due Friday

Social Studies- Mrs. Crush

In Social Studies, our 3rd-grade students are diving into the exciting world of finances and entrepreneurship through three engaging activities:

Part 1: Personal Finances
Students are envisioning their future and thinking about their dreams—and the costs associated with achieving them. They will create a simple budget and participate in a real-life financial simulation, learning valuable lessons about money management.

Part 2: The Free Enterprise System
In small groups, students will become budding entrepreneurs by designing and selling a product. Classmates will act as consumers, and groups will reflect on their company’s expenses, profits, and pricing decisions, gaining insights into the free enterprise system.

Part 3: Entrepreneurs at Work
Students will research famous entrepreneurs and explore their contributions to society. Through collaborative research and presentations, they will share their findings, fostering appreciation for innovation and the spirit of entrepreneurship.

This hands-on learning experience is sure to inspire creativity, teamwork, and a deeper understanding of economics!

Religion- Mrs. Crush

I'm so proud of all the students coming together to research their saints and creating clever cereal covers for their Saint Cereal Box Project. They did a fabulous job! Thank you everyone who came to see them!

This week, students will participate in a Saints Madness bracket, where saints advance based on questions created from the information on each cereal box. We will most likely have to complete when we return from Spring Break.

Important Announcements:

3rd Trimester Service Hours and Reflections: Each student is asked to complete two service hours per trimester. Their 3rd Trimester Service Hours and Reflections are due Wednesday, May 13. This will be completed on Google Classroom. Optional: complete log on paper.

NEW Sign Ups for Blessings in a Backpack

Several schools collect food for low-income students who might not otherwise have food over the weekends. The program is called Blessings in a Backpack. There is a link below that you and your student(s) can sign up for. The volunteers simply walk around to each item putting it in a bag. One location is Alex R. Kennedy Elementary which is close to Ascension.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4EA9A92EA5F4C25-51271874-blessing#/

Science- Ms. Jackel

Science Google Site Link