This October 22, we’re wearing orange for Unity Day to stand together against bullying and show that kindness matters. Let’s unite and make a bold statement—because together, we are stronger!

Information came home last week about our Book Character Pumpkin Book Report! For this fun and creative project, students will choose their favorite book character, decorate a pie-sized pumpkin to look like that character, and complete a short book report about their story. They can be turned in the week of October 20th. 

This is a wonderful opportunity for families to work together and get creative while celebrating a love of reading! 

A few reminders:

• Pumpkins must be pie-sized (small).

• No holes, carving, blood, or gore — decorations only!

• Characters and books must be school appropriate.

• Pumpkins that do not meet these guidelines will be returned home that day.

All finished pumpkins will be proudly displayed in the library for everyone to enjoy! 

Get ready for a week full of fun and spirit as we celebrate being healthy and drug-free! Each day brings exciting ways to show your commitment to making smart, safe, and positive choices. Let’s make it a week to remember!

It’s time to sink your teeth into your child’s progress! Parent-teacher conferences will be held on most Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:15–2:55. We’ll meet in person, but if a phone call works better, just let us know. We can’t wait to chat with our awesome Gator families!

PLEASE send headphones with your student. The ones we had in the classroom are now mostly broken, and it’s important that each child has their own pair. Students use headphones every day in all three of their classes, so having them readily available is essential for their learning. Thank you for helping us make sure your child is prepared and successful each day!

- Please remind your child to take proper care of their Chromebook: always carry it with two hands, keep it away from food, drinks, and younger siblings, and store it safely when not in use. Each night, ensure there is a designated place to charge the Chromebook and double-check that it makes it into your child’s backpack each morning. While we will reinforce that caring for the device is the student’s responsibility, your support during these first few weeks is essential.

Additionally, please send in wired earbuds or headphones that plug into your child’s Chromebook. If possible, label them with your child’s name.

Last week in reading, we wrapped up Module 3: Let Freedom Ring! We explored the Constitution, learned who made the flag that flew over Fort McHenry during the War of 1812, and discovered why the Statue of Liberty is green! We also practiced using text and graphic features, finding the central idea, and working with abstract nouns. Our 3rd graders are becoming history and reading pros! 🇺🇸📚🐊

This week students will be learning...

MODULE 3 ASSESSMENT

Reading-This week, our 3rd graders are diving into dramas! We’ll be exploring Point of View (TEKS 3.10E) and how authors use ideas and support to build meaning. Students will visualize scenes, identify elements of drama like characters, setting, and dialogue, and analyze important literary elements. We’ll also have fun exploring figurative language—those creative phrases that make stories come alive! 

Grammar-In grammar, we’re learning all about pronouns! Students will practice using subject pronouns and object pronouns correctly (TEKS 3.11Dvii) and making sure their pronouns agree with their antecedents (TEKS 3.11D). We’re working hard to make our writing smoother and clearer—just like real authors!

Last week we began learning how to use equal groups and repeated addition to represent multiplication problems.

This week the students will be learning...

• I can use equal groups and repeated addition to represent multiplication. (TEKS 3.4E) 

• I can use arrays and area models to determine a total number of objects. (TEKS 3.4D)

• I can use arrays and area models to represent multiplication. (TEKS 3.4D)

To help your child at home with these skills-

• Create word problems involving up multiplication with one digit numbers.

• Practice their multiplication facts. 

The images below are some ideas of math practice to do at home (choice board) and examples of these types of representations.

3.12A Organisms and environments. 

The student describes patterns, cycles, systems, and relationships within environments. The student is expected to explain how temperature and precipitation affect animal growth and behavior through migration and hibernation and plant responses through dormancy.

McGraw Hill App. Chapter 8 Lesson 2 Dormancy.

3.9A CITIZENSHIP

 The student understands the characteristics of good citizenship as exemplified by historical and contemporary figures and organizations. The student is expected to identify characteristics of good citizenship including truthfulness, justice, equality, respect for oneself and others, responsibility in daily life, and participation in government by educating oneself about the issues, respectfully holding public officials to their word, and voting.

Studies Weekly Newspaper and App Week 10