Third Grade Buzz
May 3rd, 2026
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Phew—we made it through all of the STAAR testing! 🎉 We are so proud of how hard the students worked and the perseverance they showed.
**As we wrap up the year, we will now be completing the i-Ready end-of-year diagnostics. Please make sure your child brings their fully charged Chromebook each day so they are ready to go.**
Also, don’t forget to:
Turn in your Parr Park permission slip
Submit your pizza order form
Thank you for your continued support as we finish the year strong!
The Countdown Has Begun!!
The Countdown Has Begun!!
Thank you so much to the parents who have already purchased some of the needed supplies. Your support truly makes a difference, and because of you, our students are going to have such a fun and memorable experience!
The countdown to end-of-year FUN is on, and our May calendar is filling up FAST! 🎉 With exciting events like Career Day, Parr Park, and Gator Games, we’re ready to keep the good times going!
We’ve got some extra fun planned for our amazing 3rd graders—think colorful tie-dye shirts, board game battles, a cozy reading campout, and sweet popsicle treats! ☀️📚🍭
Want to help make these last days of 3rd grade unforgettable? Check out our Amazon Wish List below to join in on the fun. We appreciate your support more than you know! 💚🐊
Parr Park
3rd Grade Field Trip. Wednesday, May 13th
What to bring
What to bring
-Might want to bring a small backpack to carry any sunscreen/snacks/park toys
-Sunscreen and shoes that are comfortable for walking and playing all day.
-Toys: soccer ball, football, frisbee, wiffle ball and bat (park appropriate toys).
-Cheese pizza lunch is provided by PTA, but if you would rather bring a different option (sack lunch) you may do that.
-Splash Pad may be open, so kids can wear swim suit bottoms and a tee shirt. They can bring a towel if your child would like to keep up with it.
We will have coolers with water available.
Schedule
8:15 am -Parent Chaperones Meet outside front of school. (Quick meeting)
8:30 am Students depart from Glenhope to Parr Park.
**We have made a change and are now riding the buses to and from the park. Parents will need to drive seperately.
9:00-11:30 am Students play at Park
11:30 am -Eat cheese pizza lunch under the large Pavillion (Provided by PTA).
12:00-pm Depart from Park and return to School about 12:30 pm.
Please Register Your Child For Next Year!
Please Register Your Child For Next Year!
New and returning students can register for the 2026-2027 school year!
GCISD is in the planning stages for the 2026-2027 school year. It is important for you to register your child as soon as possible, as it will affect the number of teachers retained on every campus in the district. Thank you!
English Language Arts
English Language Arts
This week students will be learning...
Reading- We are excited to begin our biography project! Students will explore the lives of influential individuals while strengthening key reading skills, including understanding author’s point of view, using context clues, and identifying text structure. As we read and research, students will learn how biographers present information and how different text structures help organize important facts and ideas. This engaging project will help students build comprehension skills while discovering inspiring real-life stories. We can’t wait to see our learners think deeply, make connections, and grow as readers and writers!
Grammar-In grammar, we will also be focusing on important word study skills, including affixes and how they change the meaning of words. Students will also learn how to correctly use abbreviations for dates and streets in their writing. These skills will help strengthen vocabulary, improve decoding strategies, and support clear, accurate writing in everyday contexts.
Math
Math
***i-Ready Math Diagnostic is on Monday and Tuesday morning! (5/4-5/5) ***
Now that STAAR testing is behind us 🎉, we’re excited to shift into a fun, hands-on math project! Students will be working with a partner to design and create their own game board 🎲 that can be played in class. This project encourages creativity 🎨, teamwork 🤝, and problem-solving while still reinforcing important math skills.
Your child may ask to bring in materials from home (such as cardboard, markers, small objects, etc.). While bringing items from home is optional, they are welcome to do so if they’d like to add a little extra creativity and fun ✨ to their game!
Check out some fun we've had during our Rockin' Review!!!
Check out some fun we've had during our Rockin' Review!!!
Social Studies
Social Studies
SOCIAL STUDIES
We will be reviewing for our end of nine weeks District Teks Check. It will cover Studies Weekly Weeks 24-32. We will be completing a review sheet that will focus in on information and examples similar to those on the test. Test will be on Friday May 8th
Resources:
Studies Weekly Newspapers and App
Weeks 24-32
Science
Science
3.8A Force, motion, and energy. The student knows that energy is everywhere and can be observed in cycles, patterns, and systems. The student is expected to identify everyday examples of energy, including light, sound, thermal, and mechanical.
Resources:
Chapter 4 Lesson 3 Thermal Energy -McGraw Hill App and Science Journal
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