Good afternoon,
We had a great week in 3B. We completed our CKLA unit on our Solar System (and beyond!) and launched into our next unit on Native Americans.
Reminder that our American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge™ is running from March 31 - April 17.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
CKLA
Astronomy: Our Solar System and Beyond
-Read about the International Space Station and respond in a variety of ways and for different purposes
-Used correct punctuation to indicate plural possessive nouns
-Planned and drafted an informative piece about a day in the life of an astronaut aboard the International Space Station
-Identified cause and effect and sequence ideas about the Big Bang theory
-Compared and contrasted two texts about the Big Bang theory
-Completed our drafts and revised an informative piece describing a day in the life of an astronaut on the International Space Station
Native Americans: Regions and Cultures
-Identified North America, South America, and Asia on a map
-Identified the cause and effect relationship related to the change from nomadic Native Americans to Native Americans who settled in one place
-Described characters in “Etu, the Hunter” and explained how their actions contributed to the sequence of events
-Used spelling patterns and generalizations in writing words with the /ə/ spelled ‘a’ and ‘e’ (Test Thursday 4/17)
Mathematics
Geometry
Number Corner Focus: Fractions, Collecting Fractions of an Hour
-Described the attributes of quadrilaterals
-Presented the attributes of a quadrilateral to our classmates using mathematical language
-Created our own set of tangrams
-Constructed polygons with tangrams
-Made toothpick polygons
-Formed polygons on a Geoboard
Science
Motion and Matter
-Designed a top
-Tested our tops
-Added a variable to our tops to improve the system
Enjoy the weekend,
--Jill
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Hello to all,
We had an incredible week in 3B. I could not be more PROUD of how hard your children worked on the ELA MCAS this week. I saw so many wonderful strategies in action and friends shared the emotion words joyful and confident to describe how they felt after they completed the assessment. WOW!
Please see below for a message from Mrs. Gauthier and Mrs. Capotosto:
It’s time for our American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge™. Not only are we dedicated to fostering academic growth in our students, but we also prioritize their overall health and well-being. The program will run from March 31 - April 17.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
-Discussed the importance of respecting personal space
-Brainstormed verbal and nonverbal ways to communicate needing space
CKLA
Astronomy: Our Solar System and Beyond
-Identified key ideas and details from websites and videos about the International Space Station
-Planned to write an informative piece about a day in the life of an astronaut aboard the International Space Station
-Read a story about a girl who goes to an astronomy camp and answered questions about the text
-Read a passage out loud.
-Used the correct punctuation to indicate singular possessive nouns
-Competed our ELA MCAS
Mathematics
Multiplication, Division, and Area
Number Corner Focus: Concepts of Time, Collecting Square Feet
-Completed our Unit 5 assessment
Geometry
Number Corner Focus: Fractions, Collecting Fractions of an Hour
-Completed out Unit 6 screener
-Described the attributes of an rectangle
Science
Motion and Matter
-Learned about the forces of gravity from Bill Nye the Science Guy
Have a great weekend, thank you as always for everything,
--Jill
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Good afternoon to all,
We had a great week in third grade!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
-Asked questions to describe different ways people prefer to be shown kindness in the same situation
CKLA
Astronomy: Our Solar System and Beyond
-Compared and contrasted two texts about the moon landing and what it is like in space
-Read a narrative text aloud during a Reader’s Theater about Nicolaus Copernicus
-Used the meaning of suffixes to choose the correct word in sentences
-Worked collaboratively to make connections between sentences in a text about the space shuttle and explained our ideas and reasoning
-Demonstrated comprehension of an informational text about the space shuttle
-Made connections between sentences in paragraphs from a text about Jupiter
-Wrote a brief informational paragraph using words that connect the sentences together in a logical sequence
-Listened to a text read about astronaut Mae Jemison and answer questions about her life
-Read about astronaut Mae Jemison and put the events of her life in sequence
-Compared and contrasted two texts about Mae Jemison
-Wrote an opinion about a famous quote by Mae Jemison
Mathematics
Multiplication, Division, and Area
Number Corner Focus: Concepts of Time, Collecting Square Feet
-Estimated area of different figures
-Calculated area
-Added the areas of different figures to find the area of composite shapes
Science
Motion and Matter
-Tested our revised systems (paper airplanes) for distance... Congrats to Liam, our challenge winner!
-Built wheel and axle systems to observe patterns of motion
-Predicted patterns of motion
Enjoy the weekend,
--Jill
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Hello to all and happy Friday,
We had a fabulous week together in 3B. I am looking forward to our conversations next week at conferences... There is a lot to celebrate!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
-Described different ways people prefer to show kindness in the same situation
CKLA
Astronomy: Our Solar System and Beyond
-Listened to and read a text about galaxies to find key ideas, details, words, and phrases
-Compared and contrasted two texts on the same topic
-Read an informational text about constellations and answered comprehension questions by finding evidence in the text
-Listened to an informational text and a poem read aloud about constellations and stars and compared ideas in the texts
-Made before and after responses to a read aloud about space exploration
-Wrote an opinion about the future of space exploration
-Wrote words with spelling /n/ and add the appropriate suffixes to make sense in sentences
-Wrote words using spelling patterns and rules for the sound /n/
-Read an informational text about space exploration and answered comprehension questions by finding evidence in the text
-Found the relationship between content vocabulary words about astronomy using information gathered from reading and from the glossary
-Responded to a text about space exploration in a variety of ways and for different purposes
Mathematics
Multiplication, Division, and Area
Number Corner Focus: Concepts of Time, Collecting Square Feet
-Completed our multiplication and division checkpoint
-Solved sharing and grouping problems
-Shared our strategies for solving sharing and grouping problems
-Divided with remainders
Science
Motion and Matter
-Explored the forces of magnetism and gravity
-Recognized that both magnetism and gravity can pull
-Drew a scientific illustration of our floating paper clip investigation
-Experimented with the force of the magnetic field
Have a great weekend,
--Jill
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Good afternoon to all on this windy Friday!
Reminder - Parent Conferences will be held on 3/20 and 3/21. The sign up links can be found below. Looking forward to our conversations!
3/20 Afternoon
3/20 Evening
3/21 Afternoon
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
CKLA
Astronomy: Our Solar System and Beyond
-Read and answered comprehension questions about the moon
-Compared and contrasted a video and a text Read-Aloud about the solar system
-Used the conjunction so to understand cause and effect and combine sentences
-Listened to and discussed an informational text about the planets in our solar system
-Read an informational text about the inner planets and made connections between main ideas in paragraphs
-Wrote a summary statement of paragraphs in an informational text about the inner planets
-Wrote words using spelling patterns and rules for words with the /j/ sound.
-Read an informational text about the outer planets in the solar system and made connections between main ideas in paragraphs
-Compared and contrasted texts about the inner and outer planets in the solar system
-Read an informational text and used a graphic organizer to compare and contrast asteroids, comets, and meteors
-Differentiated between asteroids, cometd, and meteors
-Wrote sentences using the conjunction so
-Gathered key ideas and details from a text and answered questions about galaxies and stars
-Responded to a text about galaxies and stars in a variety of ways and for different purposes
-Combined sentences using the conjunctions and and or
Mathematics
Multiplication, Division, and Area
Number Corner Focus: Concepts of Time, Collecting Square Feet
-Recorded our strategies for solving multiplication and division story problems
-Wrote fact family equations for division story problems
-Solved division story problems
-Solved missing part multiplication and division problems
Social Studies
First People of Massachusetts
-Explored First People centers
Enjoy the weekend,
--Jill
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Good afternoon to all,
Welcome back!
A couple of things as we head into the weekend:
1. Your child was sent home with a permission slip for our upcoming field trip to Old Sturbridge Village! Please sign the permission slip and emergency medical information form and return it to school along with the payment when you are able. If you are interested in joining us on the trip as a chaperone, please let me know!
2. March Conference Sign Up Links were sent out on Monday. Please choose a time that works best for you for us to meet to celebrate your child's growth and progress. You can find the links below. Looking forward to our conversations!
3/20 Afternoon
3/20 Evening
3/21 Afternoon
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
CKLA
The Viking Age
-Analyze how a character changes over time
-Answered questions about a text and explicitly cited the text as a basis for our answers.
-Revised our writing based on feedback
-Created sentences using the conjunction because
-Identified cause and effect in sentences and created sentences using the conjunction because
-Wrote a final draft of a character description and created illustrations to support our writing
-Reread a chapter of our choice with a partner
-Presented our character description paragraphs and explained the supporting illustrations
-Completed our end of unit assessment
Astronomy: Our Solar System and Beyond
-Identified objects in our solar system
-Listened to an informational text introducing them to the solar system and sequenced the steps of a solar and lunar eclipse
-Read and answered comprehension questions about the sun, Earth, and our solar system
Mathematics
Multiplication, Division, and Area
Number Corner Focus: Perimeter and Area/Collecting Fractions of a Dollar
-Solved multiplication and division story problems
-Shared our strategies for problem solving
-Wrote our own multiplication and division story problems
Social Studies
First People of Massachusetts
-Explored First People centers
Have a great weekend!
--Jill
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Hello to all,
We had a snowy week in Grade 3 but still had a lot of room for learning and JOY! A HUGE thank you to the Weinhotlz family, led by Diane Weinholtz, for guiding us through a Slime Science experiment today! Friends had an AWESOME time mixing and creating.
We will celebrate Valentine's Day as a class on February 14th . Students were sent home with a notice last week, in their Weekly Folder.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
CKLA
The Viking Age
-Categorized words using different spelling patterns for /k/
-Made predictions about characters from Norse mythology
-Wrote sentences using the conjunction because
-Examined a Norse myth and identified characters, setting, and plot.
-Determined the meaning of words formed when –ive or –ly is added to a root word
-Interpreted the meaning of sentences that use the conjunction because
-Answered questions, orally and in writing, about main ideas and details from a Norse myth
Mathematics
Measurement and Fractions
Number Corner Focus: Perimeter and Area/Collecting Fractions of a Dollar
-Plotted unit fractions on the number line
-Solved measurement story problems
-Determined the appropriate unit to measure commonly used objects
-Reviewed for our end of unit assessment
Social Studies
First People of Massachusetts
-Read about notable native Americans
Enjoy the weekend... More snow is on the way!
--Jill
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Good afternoon,
We had a fabulous week in 3B! To celebrate the end of our CKLA unit on Light and Sound, we visited the studio for some play-based learning!
We will celebrate Valentine's Day as a class on February 14th . Students are welcome to exchange cards with their classmates as part of the celebration. Students were sent home with a notice, that includes our class list, in their Weekly Folder.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
-Identified the strength of feelings in different situations
-Named feelings with emotion words
-Plotted emotion words on the mood meter
-Visited the Center School studio
CKLA
Light and Sound
-Spelled words using alternate spellings for the sound /ae/
-Completed drafts of our newspaper articles and revised using ARMS
-Edited and published our final newspaper articles on either the invention of the telephone or the invention of the incandescent light bulb
-Presented our newspaper articles in a group setting, speaking clearly and at an appropriate pace, and then answered questions from group members
-Followed the rules of discussion, posed questions to the speaker, and made comments appropriate to the discussion
Mathematics
Measurement and Fractions
Number Corner Focus: Shapes and Fractions, Collecting Minutes and Hours
-Compared and ordered unit fractions
-Used pattern blocks to identify equivalent fractions
-Showed unit fractions on the number line
-Located unit fractions on the number line
Social Studies
First People of Massachusetts
Read Aloud: History Smashers: The Mayflower
-Read and took notes about the Wampanoag Native American tribe
Have a great weekend,
--Jill
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Hello to all,
Believe it or not, we have reached the halfway point of third grade! I am so proud of your children for the progress they have made so far this school year. Lots to celebrate at home for sure!
Report cards are now available to view on PowerSchool. Please click here to view the directions for how to access the Parent Portal. A reminder that your child's report card provides feedback relative to progress towards end of the year standards. That said, that may mean that standards are "progressing" if friends have not been instructed or assessed on the full end of year standard. This is different from the feedback I provide on data points sent home in the Weekly Folder, which captures achievement at that moment in time.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
-Discussed the expression, actions speak louder than words
-Used the mood meter to choose strategies to best regulate our emotions while working independently
CKLA
Light and Sound
-Listened to a story about the human voice and its variations and answered questions about the text
-Read and answered comprehension questions about the human voice and how it is produced
-Used vocabulary and concepts from our reading to write a descriptive paragraph about a particular sound
-Read and wrote words using alternate spellings for the /ae/ sound
-Read a text about Alexander Graham Bell and answered questions about the text
-Wrote to a prompt based on the word inspiration from the text
-Used the conjunction and to create compound sentences
-Read a text about Thomas Edison and then compared Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison
-Began planning for research and writing a newspaper article on the invention of the telephone or the incandescent light bulb
-Conducted research on our topics
-Wrote the first drafts of our research project
Mathematics
Measurement and Fractions
Number Corner Focus: Shapes and Fractions, Collecting Minutes and Hours
-Solved measurement story problems
-Solved multi-step measurement story problems
-Shared our strategies for solving multi-step measurement story problems
-Completed our measurement checkpoint
-Partitioned shapes into parts with equal areas
-Demonstrated understanding of a unit fraction
-Compared fractions with the same numerator
Social Studies
First People of Massachusetts
Read Aloud: History Smashers: The Mayflower
-Read and took notes about the Wampanoag Native American tribe
Enjoy the weekend!
--Jill
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Happy Friday to all,
Students had a fun-filled Student Appreciation Week! Many thanks to the PTO for sponsoring such a wonderful week. Everything we do is for your children, I hope they feel how much they are appreciated every day!
REMINDER: Report cards will be available to view on PowerSchool on 1/24 at 3:00pm. Please click here to view the directions for how to access the Parent Portal.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
-Reviewed strategies for regulating the unpleasant emotions we feel
CKLA
Light and Sound
-Showed the relationship between content vocabulary words about light
-Discussed and answered comprehension and vocabulary questions about how sound waves are created and how they travel
-Identified the correct sequence of events to explain how sound is created and how it travels
-Stated an opinion about how sound travels after watching a video clip
-Wrote words using suffixes –ous and –ly
-Compared and contrasted sound and light energy
-Wrote questions based on reading about sound and how it travels and then answered questions in writing
-Participated in a group discussion following a sound experiment and shared ideas and information
-Chose adjectives, adverbs, and synonyms to expand simple sentences
-Wrote words using spelling patterns and rules for words with the /ae/ sound
-Read and answered comprehension questions about sound and its characteristics
-Listened to the story about sound qualities and answered listening comprehension questions
-Wrote a reflection about what we have learned about sound in the reading and through the Read-Aloud
Mathematics
Measurement and Fractions
Number Corner Focus: Shapes and Fractions, Collecting Minutes and Hours
-Estimated, measured, and compared the mass of objects in our classroom
-Completed our time checkpoint
-Solved problems involving calculating liquid volume
-Solved measurement story problems
Social Studies
First People of Massachusetts
-Read and took notes about the location and contributions of the Abenaki and Massachusett Native American tribes
Have a great long weekend,
--Jill
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Hello to all,
We are back! Students worked very hard this week as they began winter benchmark assessments and explored light with hands-on experiences. A highlight was shining rainbows on our crew to demonstrate that white light is made up of all the colors of the visible light spectrum... Pure joy!!!
Report cards will be available to view on PowerSchool on 1/24 at 3:00pm. Please click here to view the directions for how to access the Parent Portal.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
CKLA
Light and Sound
-Worked collaboratively in small groups to complete and discuss an experiment about shadows
-Took notes and recorded observations about cause and effect from an experiment about light and different surfaces and wrote a reflection
-Demonstrated understanding of cause and effect after reading an informational text about how light makes shadows
-Identified adjectives and adverbs correctly
-Discussed ideas and applied information gained from listening to text about mirrors and reflections
-Compared and contrasted ideas based on a hands-on investigation with convex and concave reflections
-Found the main idea and details in text about mirrors and reflections, and found connections between different paragraphs
-Identified adverbs that tell when and where
-Wrote words using spelling patterns and rules for words with the /ee/ sound
-Used events and details from listening to the story about refraction and lenses and applied what we've learned to show cause and effect
-Asked and answered questions about ideas and details in a text about refraction and lenses
-Used suffixes –y and –ly correctly
-Demonstrated comprehension of the text about refraction and lenses during a Close Reading activity
-Reflected on what they’ve learned from the reading about refraction and lenses
-Demonstrated understanding of the domain words opaque, translucent, and transparent
-Wrote words using spelling patterns and rules for words with the sound /ae/
-Found key ideas and details about light and color by reading the text
-Synthesized what we have learned about light and color through research and hands-on activities and wrote a summary demonstrating understanding of key concepts and vocabulary
-Listened to the story “What Is Color?” and answered questions based on content and vocabulary in the text
-Used the meaning of suffixes –ous and –ly to write words and sentences
Mathematics
Measurement and Fractions
Number Corner Focus: Shapes and Fractions, Collecting Minutes and Hours
Read Aloud: Biggest, Strongest, Fastest
-Practiced telling time to the minute
-Calculated elapsed time on the number line
-Read about the biggest, strongest, and fastest animals in the world
-Used familiar benchmarks to understand the size, strength, and speed of the animals
-Discussed the meaning of the words mass and weight
-Calculated the mass of lumps of modeling clay
-Compared the masses of the lumps of modeling clay
-Estimated, measured, and calculated the mass of objects in our classroom
Social Studies
First People of Massachusetts
-Read and took notes about the location and contributions of the Mohican/Stockbridge Native American tribe
Enjoy the weekend,
--Jill
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Hello to all and happy New Year!
2025 is off to a joyful start in 3B! It was wonderful to welcome friends back to school and to hear about all of your celebrations and adventures.
Just a heads up that beginning next week I will be attaching multiplication facts to your child's POW to practice at home. Students have already learned the concept of multiplication during our previous math units. That said, the goal of this at-home practice will be for your child to work on building their automaticity.
Please click here to check out our future meteorologists at work! To celebrate the end of our science unit, we drafted scripts from weather data we collected and filmed weather reports in front of our own 3B created green screen. Bravo my friends!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
-Reviewed our class charter
-Used emotion words to describe how we would like to feel in 3B
-Updated the actions we will take to ensure all members of our community feel the emotions we identified
CKLA
Light and Sound
-Described the concept of light
-Identified key ideas and details in the text introducing light
-Took notes and wrote in response to a text introducing light
-Reviewed the ways to spell /ee/
-Compared characters in a narrative text
-Answered questions and provided evidence from an informational text about light
-Compared and contrasted two texts about light
-Summarized a video about how light travels
-Created adverbs that show "how" and end in -ly
Mathematics
Measurement and Fractions
Number Corner Focus: Shapes and Fractions, Collecting Minutes and Hours
-Completed our Unit 4 screener
-Told and wrote time to the nearest minute
Have a great weekend,
--Jill
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Good morning,
We had a wonderful couple of weeks in third grade, full of themed activities and celebration.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
-Learned about New Year's celebrations around the world
-Performed our Happy New Year Song at Center's Holiday Sing-Along
-Made and decorated holiday ornaments
CKLA
The Ancient Roman Civilization
Read Alouds: Duck! Rabbit!
-Described Androcles and the Lion and explained how the characters' actions contributed to the sequence of events
-Identified the parts of a play and read it aloud with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression
-Provided reasons to support our opinions
-Identified facts and opinions about Latin and Roman architecture
-Stated our own opinions about Latin and Roman architecture
-Determined the meanings of words formed when the suffixes -y and -al are added to known root words
-Stated our own opinions about Rome's greatest contribution
-Formed and used irregular words
-Used spelling patterns in writing words with the /ee/ sound
-Formed opinions about the animal in Duck! Rabbit!
-Debated the animal in Duck! Rabbit!
-Visited Center's Studio
-Wrote an opinion piece about the Studio
-Designed a holiday "ugly sweater"
-Wrote an opinion piece about our ugly sweater designs
-Practiced dividing syllables
Mathematics
Introduction to Multiplication
Number Corner Focus: Equivalent Fractions, Collecting Grams
Read Alouds: The 329th Friend
-Solved two step problems using addition and subtraction
-Solved problems with a letter representing an unknown quality
-Rounded numbers to the nearest ten and hundred
-Estimated sums to approximate solutions to problems
-Sketched and wrote numbers in expanded notation
-Compared and ordered numbers
-Used the standard algorithm to add fluently
-Used the standard algorithm to subtract fluently
-Completed our end of unit assessment
Social Studies
First People of Massachusetts
-Read and took notes about the Nipmuc native american tribe
Wishing you a magical holiday season with your family and friends, see you all in 2025!
--Jill
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Hello to all,
We enjoyed a short, but special, week in third grade. We reflected on what we are grateful for and participated in many Center School traditions.
Please click here for a note from Mrs. Giuggio!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
Read Alouds: Balloons Over Broadway, Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse
-Created puppets to showcase at Center's Macy's Day Parade using Makerspace materials
-Visited second grade's Immigration Museum
-Plotted Lilly from Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse on the Mood Meter
-Participated in Center's own Macy's Day Parade
CKLA
The Ancient Roman Civilization
-Summarized what we have learned about Roman life
-Analyzed Damocles and explained how his actions caused events to occur in a certain order
-Outlined an opinion essay
-Utilized the proper verb tense of to have
Mathematics
Multi-digit Addition and Subtraction
Number Corner Focus: Area and Adding Unit Fractions
-Assessed the reasonableness of answers to story problems
-Used strategies based on place value to fluently add sums
-Modeled with mathematics
-Solved one-step story problems using addition and subtraction
-Rounded whole numbers to the nearest ten or the nearest hundred
Science
Water and Climate
-Filmed our weather reports in front of our very own green screen!
Wishing you all a happy Thanksgiving and extended weekend, filled with lots of joyful time with family and friends! I am grateful for you all!
--Jill
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Happy Fri-yay!
We had an action-packed week of learning and joy in 3B! A highlight was celebrating Violet's by playing a game of pin the bow on the puppy! Thank you to Melissa and Clayton Schettler for bringing the game and celebrating with us.
Please click here for a note from Mrs. Giuggio!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
CKLA
The Ancient Roman Civilization
-Explained why the story of Romulus and Remus is a legend
-Compared and contrasted two stories about Romulus and Remus by the same author
-Identified past, present, and future tense and changed verbs to represent past, present, and future tense
-Identified and described gods and goddesses the Romans worshipped
-Determined the meaning of words when -er or -or is added to a known root word
-Analyzed a Roman god and goddess family tree
-Compared and contrasted people in ancient Rome
-Identified the past and present tense of to be
-Identified main ideas related to the significance of the Punic Wars and Hannibal's role
-Used guide words to determine which words would appear on a page in the dictionary
-Recounted the myth Cupid and Psyche and compared outcomes to previous predictions
-Identified the point of view of an opinion essay
Mathematics
Multi-digit Addition and Subtraction
Number Corner Focus: Area and Adding Unit Fractions
-Rounded whole numbers to the nearest ten
-Estimated sums to determine reasonableness of answers
-Used strategies to add fluently with sums to 1,000
-Solved one step story problems using addition
-Made sense of problems and persevered in solving them
Science
Water and Climate
-Completed our weather reporting scripts
-Filmed our weather reports in front of our very own green screen!
Enjoy the weekend,
--Jill
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Hello to all,
Thank you all very much for our wonderful conversations this week at conferences. I am very grateful for your support, partnership, and for your children!
We had a super quick week in 3B, A highlight was celebrating Jackson's birthday on Thursday! Thank you to Skye Condardo for joining us as we celebrated!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
CKLA
The Human Body: Systems and Senses
-Described the relationship between the parts of the ear using sequence and cause and effect language
-Celebrated the end of our unit by creating life size human bodies!
-Played Operation
The Ancient Roman Civilization
-Defined civilization and the terms BC/BCE and AD/CE
-Identified key information about ancient Roman Civilization
-Explained why Rome was a civilization
-Labeled a map of Rome
-Explained how ancient Rome grew in size
Mathematics
Introduction to Multiplication
Number Corner Focus: Area and Adding Unit Fractions
-Made a scaled picture graph and scaled bar graph to represent a data set with several categories
-Modeled with mathematics
-Solved multiplication story problems with products and dividends to 100
-Fluently multiplied and divided numbers within 100 using strategies
-Solved two-step story problems using addition, subtraction, and multiplication
-Fluently added and subtracted numbers within 1,000
-Completed our Unit 2 math test
Science
Water and Climate
-Drafted weathering reporting scripts
Have a great weekend,
--Jill
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Good afternoon to all,
We had a fantastic week in third grade. We completed our Human Systems unit in CKLA, which we will celebrate next week! As part of our celebration, I would like to play Operation with our crew. I am looking for extra sets of the game so that we can play in small groups. If you have the game at home, and are willing to lend it to us, please send it into school with your child on Tuesday. Thank you! Students were sent home with a review packet for our next math unit test which will take place Friday 11/15. Students will be expected to work through the problems in the review packet at home next week.
I am looking forward to meeting with you all next week at conferences! Please let me know if you need a reminder of our scheduled time.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:g
Peacebuilders
Emotion Management
-Plotted our word of the week on the mood meter
-Plotted our emotions on the mood meter
-Discussed appropriate strategies for regulating our emotions when we are taking assessments
CKLA
The Human Body: Systems and Senses
-Described the relationship between the parts of the ear using sequence and cause and effect language
-Described systems of the human body and the relationships between them
-Compared the nervous system to wiring of a house
-Used spelling patterns and generalizations in spelling words
-Used subject pronouns and explained their functions in sentences
-Produced writing in which ideas were presented clearly and in a logical order
-Asked and answered questions to demonstrate an understand of the texts we read
-Wrote a short reflection passage
Mathematics
Introduction to Multiplication
Number Corner Focus: Area and Adding Unit Fractions
-Interpreted products of whole numbers
-Identified patterns among multiplication facts
-Made a scaled picture graph to represent a data set with several categories
-Modeled with mathematics
Science
Water and Climate
-Drafted weathering reporting scripts
Enjoy the long weekend. I would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the members of our 3B family that have served or are still serving in our armed forces. I am grateful for you all everyday!
--Jill
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Hello to all and happy Friday... and happy November???
We had a whirlwind of a week in third grade with so much joy and excitement. Halloween was, of course, the highlight where we enjoyed themed activities and marched in our annual Halloween parade. Earlier in the week, we learned about bus safety from our local school bus drivers.
Monday we will visit the Book Fair as a class at 2:00pm. Readers are VERY excited for the visit so that they can check out all of the new reads... Especially the latest Dog Man, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and Babysitter's Little Sister!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
Emotion Management
-Looked closely at the green quadrant of mood meter
-Brainstormed synonyms for happy
-Observed different reactions to real-life situations
-Labeled the reactions with emotion words
CKLA
The Human Body: Systems and Senses
-Read and answered comprehension questions about joints and muscles
-Correctly changed f to v and added -es in plural nouns
-Created a piece of writing that includes and topic and concluding sentence
-Described the nervous system as part of a larger, interconnected system
-Read and answered comprehension questions about the nervous system
-Formed and used irregular plural nouns
-Identified the meaning of common prefixes
-Described the relationship between the nervous system and the brain
-Closely read about the nervous system and the brain
-Identified and used the parts of a paragraph in a written piece
-Described the relationship between the parts of the eye
Mathematics
Introduction to Multiplication
Number Corner Focus: Geometry and Liquid Volume
-Interpreted products of whole numbers
-Solved multiplication problems with products to 100
-Used and explained multiplicative strategies
-Multiplied using the commutative property
-Solved division problems by finding an unknown factor
-Identified patterns among basic multiplication facts
-Identified patterns in the multiplication table
Science
Water and Climate
-Observed professional meteorologists and recorded our observations
Have a great weekend,
--Jill
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Good afternoon to all,
We enjoyed a full week of learning in 3B. We are looking forward to celebrating the joy and creativity of Halloween next week! We will celebrate as a class at 1:15 on 10/31 and then participate in our annual Halloween Parade around the Green at 2:15!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
CKLA
The Human Body: Systems and Senses
-Learned about and described the systems of the human body
-Explained how the human body is an interconnected system
-Wrote about how various systems are working in our bodies
-Wrote words using spelling patterns and rules for regular and irregular plural nouns
-Identified different axial bones within the skeletal system
-Read and answered comprehension questions about the body's skeletal system
-Identified sentences in paragraphs, including topic and concluding sentences
-Identified different appendicular bones within the skeletal system
-Identified correct use of the prefixes dis and mis
-Identified different components of the muscular system
-Read and answered comprehension questions about the body's muscular system
-Wrote topic and concluding sentences
Mathematics
Introduction to Multiplication
Number Corner Focus: Geometry and Liquid Volume
-Interpreted products of whole numbers
-Solved multiplication story problems with products to 100
-Identified patterns among basic multiplication facts
-Used and explained skip-counting and repeated addition to demonstrate an understanding of multiplication
-Modeled with mathematics
-Solved for the unknown in a multiplication equation involving three whole numbers
-Fluently multiplied with products to 100 using strategies
-Made sense of problems and persevered in solving them
-Solved problems involving a multiplicative comparison using multiplication
-Multiplied using the commutative property
-Solved division problems by finding an unknown factor
-Solved one-step story problems using multiplication and division
Science
Water and Climate
-Noticed patterns in the weather and used those patterns to develop theories
-Learned that meteorologists expect certain weather patterns during certain specific seasons
Enjoy this fall weekend ,
--Jill
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Hello to all,
We had a short but very sweet week in 3B! A highlight including celebrating the end of our Animal Classification with a Makerspace challenge! Mrs. Hutton joined in on the celebration and was WOWED by our crew's creativity and knowledge... Well done my friends!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
CKLA
Animal Classification
-Identified information presented in a media clip about Jane Goodall
-Determined the main idea and supporting details about Jane Goodall from the media clip and reading
-Drafted an informative writing piece about a vertebrate
-Used text features to quickly locate information about scientists who classify animals
-Asked and answered questions about vertebrates around the world
-Added the suffix -es to based words ending in y (carry --> carries)
-Read grade level stories with purpose and understanding
-Read with accuracy and fluency to support comprehension
-Created a visual using makerspace materials to show something we learned during the unit
Mathematics
Introduction to Multiplication
Number Corner Focus: Geometry and Liquid Volume
-Interpreted products of whole numbers
-Solved multiplication problems with products to 100 involving situations of measurement quantities
-Used and explained additive strategies to demonstrate an understanding of multiplication
-Identified patterns among basic multiplication facts
-Solved multiplication problems with products to 100 involving equal groups
Science
Water and Climate
-Read about the tools meteorologists use to measure the weather
-Wrote about the tool we feel is the most important using the RACES strategy
Enjoy this beautiful weekend!
--Jill
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Good afternoon,
We enjoyed a full week of learning in third grade!
November Conferences will be held on Thursday, 11/14 and Friday, 11/15. I am looking forward to discussing your child's transition to third grade and setting goals for their year. Please click the links below to sign up!
Thursday Afternoon Thursday Evening Friday Afternoon
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
-Decorated our class pumpkin for our Center School garden
CKLA
Animal Classification
-Determined the meaning of unknown words in a text
-Wrote a short reflection on being a herpetologist
-Determined the meaning of words formed when re or pre are added to known root words
-Closely read and informational text to learn more about reptiles
-Recorded key information about reptiles
-Determined the meaning of words formed when -ed or -ing are added to known root words
-Learned the drop the e spelling rule
-Determined the definition of key vocabulary words about birds
-Wrote a brief reflection about the most important thing about being a bird
-Identified information about birds and explained how specific text features supported our learning
-Wrote a short reflection on being a bird
-Identified and used abstract and concrete nouns
-Identified clue words used to signal a contrast or comparison of mammals
-Compared two texts on mammals using a graphic organizer
-Recorded key information about mammals
-Used nouns, verbs, and adjectives, and explained their function in sentences
Mathematics
Introduction to Multiplication
Number Corner Focus: Geometry and Liquid Volume
-Interpreted products of whole numbers
-Solved multiplication problems with products to 100
-Used and explained skip-counting and repeated addition to demonstrate multiplication
-Multiplied using the commutative property
-Made sense of problems and persevered in solving them
-Constructed viable arguments and critiqued the arguments of others
-Reasoned abstractly and quantitatively
-Identified patterns in basic multiplication facts
-Attended to precision
-Used appropriate tools strategically
Science
Water and Climate
-Analyzed Longmeadow weather patterns
Enjoy the long weekend!
--Jill
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Hello to all,
We had a fabulous week in 3B. Today we had our first math test and celebrated Watty's birthday... The perfect balance! Thank you to Kate Gamache for coming to play "Seven Up" with us for the occasion and for donating Battleship and sensory tools to the class!
The Halloween Hustle will be held on 10/26! 20 years of hustling! Please see the attached flyer for more details and click here to register!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
CKLA
Animal Classification
-Identified the main idea and supporting details in a passage about warm-blooded and cold-blooded animals
-Wrote a short reflection about an interesting animal to further research using the RACES strategy
-Determined the meaning of words formed when un- or non- are added to a known root word
-Practiced spelling words using the 1-1-1 doubling rule
-Identified text features to gain a greater understanding about fish
-Presented findings learned about fish from text features
-Identified nouns, verbs, and adjectives in a sentence
-Identified clue words used to sequence the stages of metamorphosis
-Recorded key information about amphibians
-Produced compound sentences
-Completed our spelling assessment
-Asked and answered questions to demonstrate an understanding of tree frogs
-Compared and contrasted two texts about frogs
-Wrote a short reflection about being a frog researcher using the RACES strategy
Mathematics
Addition and Subtraction Patterns
Number Corner Focus: Multiplication Models and Graphing/Geometry and Liquid Volume
-Solved one step subtraction story problems
-Used strategies to subtract fluently
-Solved two-step story problems using addition and subtraction
-Modeled with mathematics
-Reviewed for our Unit 1 Post Assessment
-Completed our Unit 1 Post Assessment
Science
Water and Climate
-Observed and recorded Longmeadow weather
Enjoy the weekend,
--Jill
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Good evening to all,
We had a great week in 3B where we launched into two new units in CKLA and Science! Our first unit math test will take place on Friday, October 4th. Students were sent home with a review in their yellow Weekly Folders. They are expected to begin working through the problems at home on Monday, however, they may start their review this weekend.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
Emotion Management
-Brainstormed strategies to shift ourselves out of the red quadrant of the mood meter
CKLA
Classic Tales
-Finished reading Alice and the Adventures in Wonderland
-Asked and answered questions about what we read
-Compared characters in The Wind in the Willows
-Celebrated the end of our unit by watching a film adaptation of The Wind in the Willows
-Wrote about the similarities and differences between the read aloud and the film
Animal Classification
-Completed the MAZE benchmark assessment
-Went on a virtual field trip to the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservatory
-Observed and described characteristics of animals at the zoo
-Recorded our observations on a graphic organizer
-Defined and identified text features in our reader
-Wrote a short reflection on our experiences as animal researchers
-Learned the 1-1-1 doubling rule for spelling (hop --> hopping, hopped)
-Explained how text features help readers identify information about classifying living things
-Defined and determined the author's point of view about animal classification
-Identified nouns, verbs, and adjectives in sentences
Math Workshop
Addition and Subtraction Patterns
Number Corner Focus: Multiplication Models and Graphing
-Completed our Addition and Subtraction Work Sample
-Solved addition story problems with sums to 100
-Used strategies based on place value and the relationship between addition and subtraction to add fluently
-Modeled with mathematics
-Explained patterns among basic addition
-Made sense of problems and persevered in solving them
-Demonstrated an understanding that the digits in a three digit number represent amounts of hundreds, tens, and ones
Science
Water and Climate
Read Alouds: Come on Rain!
-Discussed the role of meteorologists
-Learned about the importance of tracking weather
-Began tracking Longmeadow weather
Dates to Remember
10/3 No School - Rosh Hashanah
Have a great weekend,
--Jill
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Hello to all on Carnival Day!
It was absolutely wonderful to be able to connect with you all at Back to School Night this week! I could feel the support in the room as I walked you through all things 3B. Thank you all very much. I am very grateful for your children and our partnership.
If you were not able to attend the presentations, or need a refresher on the information that was presented, please click here to find the slideshow that was shared.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
Emotion Management
-Used contextual and behavioral cues to tell the difference between emotions in the red quadrant of the mood meter
CKLA
Classic Tales
-Finished listening to The Wind in the Willows
-Drafted an opinion paragraph on the themes present in The Wind in the Willows
-Finished reading Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp
-Began reading Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
-Asked and answered questions about our reading using text based evidence
-Learned about the text elements characters, setting, plot
-Reviewed digraphs
-Reviewed r controlled vowels
-Read words with digraphs and r controlled vowels
Math Workshop
Addition and Subtraction Patterns
Number Corner Focus: Multiplication Models and Graphing
-Completed our fall IXL screener
-Completed a scavenger hunt for lengths
-Added lengths
-Added multidigit numbers using benchmark numbers on the number line
Enjoy the weekend!
--Jill
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Good afternoon,
Our first full week of third grade is in the books! Mrs. Mulcahy was very happy to finally welcome friends back to Library on Monday!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
Emotion Management
-Plotted the characters from The Wind in the Willows on the Mood Meter
-Discussed the behaviors that may result from the emotional climate of a group
-Learned about why emotions matter
CKLA
Classic Tales
-Continued listening to The Wind in the Willows
-Identified themes present in The Wind in the Willows
-Described the characters in The Wind in the Willows
-Read parts 1 and 2 of Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp
-Asked and answered questions about our reading using text based evidence
-Completed our silent reading assessments
Math Workshop
Addition and Subtraction Patterns
Number Corner Focus: Multiplication Models and Graphing
-Discussed subtraction strategies
-Completed our addition and subtraction checkpoint
Have a great weekend,
--Jill
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Hello to all,
Another short but sweet week in 3B. Friends were beyond THRILLED when they came into school Tuesday to hear that our new playground was open for business! They are having an absolute blast! Today we gathered as a school to welcome new friends to Center. We also sang our school song along with our 4th and 5th grade chorus.
Your child came home today with their yellow Weekly Folders and agendas. A huge thank you to you all for your assistance with our routines! This group has really been "on it"... I am very impressed!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
Growth Mindset and Goal Setting
Read Alouds: Each Kindness
-Developed our own growth mindset mottos
-Discussed the emotions people feel when they are not comfortable in their environment
-Learned that emotions can be contagious
-Crafted our class charter by identifying the emotions we would like to feel in 3B and what we will do to maintain a safe emotional climate
CKLA
Classic Tales
-Continued listening to The Wind in the Willows
-Learned about the literary tools dialogue, narration, and perspective
-Identified themes present in The Wind in the Willows
-Asked and answered questions about The Wind in the Willows using text based evidence
-Reviewed long and short vowel sounds
-Drafted and alternative ending to one of the chapters we listened to
Math Workshop
Addition and Subtraction Patterns
Number Corner Focus: Multiplication Models and Graphing
-Completed our Unit 1 Screener
-Reviewed how to use the number rack to add and subtract numbers
-Discussed addition strategies
Enjoy the weekend,
--Jill
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Good afternoon to all,
We had such a great first week in third grade! The energy of this group is incredible and I am blown away by their thoughtful participation in our learning activities. I am looking forward to our year ahead!
Friends were sent home with their yellow Weekly Folders and Agendas. In the "Back to School" side of your child's Weekly Folder, you will find a form from Nurse Hughes to complete as well as a Parent Input Survey. The Parent Input Survey will help me learn more about your family and your child's interests. Thank you in advance for your input!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
Growth Mindset and Goal Setting
Read Alouds: Wemberly Worried, My Friend Is Sad, Corduroy, Be Kind
-Learned about the Mood Meter
-Plotted the characters in our read alouds on the Mood Meter
-Identified emotion words for each quadrant of the Mood Meter
-Learned that networks form in our brain when we learn something
-Learned that the more we practice, the faster the networks in our brain send messages
-Completed team building challenges
CKLA
Classic Tales
-Began listening to The Wind in the Willows
-Used knowledge and evidence from the text to uncover the meaning of unfamiliar words
-Practiced our independent reading routines
Math Workshop
Addition and Subtraction Patterns
-Created glyphs that share information about ourselves as mathematicians
Wishing you a wonderful long weekend with your family and friends,
--Jill
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Elias A.
Liam C.
Marianna C.
Jackson C.
John F.
Watty G.
Teeghan K.
Alina M.
Julia M.
Hailey R.
Violet S.
Ali S.
Beau S.
Vivian V.
Emma W.
Sara Y.
Annie Z.
I cannot wait to see you all soon! Enjoy the rest of your summer!
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Mrs. Bombardier’s Supply list
Welcome to Third Grade! I hope that you are enjoying these fun summer days! I also hope you are able to find time to read a few good books. I look forward to sharing our favorite books and summer memories with one another this fall.
Below is our class supply list. Please bring in these items on the first day of school.
1 pack of coloring items (either crayons or colored pencils- please no markers)
1 pair of over the ear wired headphones (please no more than $15)
1 book you read this summer
1 4x6 headshot photo of you!
I can’t wait to meet you soon! :)
Sincerely,
Mrs. Bombardier
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Hello to all on day 180!
The week was full with so many joyful moments; assemblies, presentations, themed days... and lots of anticipation of the summer months!
Please click here to enjoy our 3B's Got Talent Showcase!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
-Learned about kindness and empathy
-Learned that acts of kindness can build relationships and make existing relationships stronger
-Designed thank you cards for our lunch monitors
Readers' Workshop
-Learned about the "summer slide"
-Identified obstacles that get in the way of our summer reading
-Set goals for summer reading
Math Workshop
Number Corner Focus: Student created! Computational Fluency
I cannot thank you all enough for such a magical school year! Your kindness, support, and partnership has made this year such a memorable one. I wish you all a safe, relaxing, and FUN summer with your wonderful children. Thank you for sharing them with me.
--Jill
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Hello to all,
We had a great week together as we completed end of year assessments and went on our annual walking field trip! Thank you to Nick and Katie Barker for opening their home to us as part of the trip and to Celia Alvarado, Julia Fortsch, and Debbie Rondeau for joining us on the walk!
Here is a look at our last week together in third grade:
Monday - Students will be treated to a concert by our fourth and fifth grade musicians!
Tuesday - Third Grade Beach Day! Students may wear vacation/beach themed clothes to school! Local meteorologist Dan Brown will also be visiting Center to present to third grade!
Wednesday - Board Game Day!
Thursday - Students will gather in the Community Room for our Got Talent showcase!
Friday - Day 180! Patriotic Spirit Day! Students may wear red, white, and blue/USA themed clothing to school! We will also gather as a school for our end of the year assembly.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Completed our spring spelling inventory
Readers' Workshop/Writers' Workshop
-Completed our spring iReady diagnostic
-Began presenting our biography book reports
Math Workshop
Number Corner Focus: Computational Fluency
-Completed our spring iReady diagnostic
Science
Life Systems
-Sorted inherited and environmental traits
Have a great weekend!
--Jill
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Hello to all and happy Field Day!
It was the perfect day to let our cardinal colors shine! It is always such a joy cheering on our friends and seeing all of the examples of strong sportsmanship! Thank you to our parent volunteers for running the show; Celia Alvarado, Lisa Bunch, Aaron Laudermith, Cait Millett, and Linnae Rondeau!
On Tuesday, readers learned about Storrs' Library summer reading program. We also were able to watch a dress rehearsal of fourth grade's performance of Finding Nemo!
3B REMINDERS:
*Walking Field Trip - Friends were sent home with permission slips this afternoon. Please sign and return the permission on Monday. Reminder that there is not a limit to the number of chaperones that can attend.
*Biography Book Report - Notes should be completed and we will begin to put together our slideshows next week! Friends will present their slideshows the last week of school.
*3B's Got Talent - Talent videos are to be sent to me by Monday! Thank you!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Analyzed the word optimistic
-Analyzed the word dissenter
-Reviewed comparative and superlative adverbs
-Crafted sentences with words with oi/oy
Readers' Workshop
Living in Colonial America
-Read about the Pilgrims and the Puritans
-Compared and contrasted the Pilgrims and the Puritans
Math Workshop
Geometry
Number Corner Focus: Area, Computational Fluency
Read Aloud: The 329th Friend
-Used perimeter and area to develop seating plans
Writers' Workshop
Living in Colonial America
-Learned the elements of great conclusions
-Drafted conclusions
-Shared our conclusions with our fellow writers
-Wrote long about what we learned about the Pilgrims and the Puritans
Science
Life Systems
-Plotted the life cycle of a bean
-Learned about inherited and environmental traits
Enjoy the weekend!
--Jill
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Happy Friday!
We had such a fabulous and memorable week in 3B! Friends had a GREAT time exploring Old Sturbridge Village yesterday. I can't thank our SUPERSTAR chaperones for braving the rain (and thunder!) with us. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you to: Katie Allen, Suzie Gravel, Josh Levine, Veronica O'Neil, Brian Rivera, and Linnae Rondeau! This morning, third graders participated in a fire safety presentation by the Longmeadow Fire Department.
*Walking Field Trip - We will be extending our learning of Longmeadow's rich history with a walking field trip around the town green on June 6th (permission slips will be coming home soon!). There is not a limit to the number of chaperones that can attend... the more the merrier! Please let me know if you would like to join us. We will be leaving around 11:00 and return just before lunch at 12:30.
*Biography Book Report - Today we begin Week 4 of our book report project. Students are to complete their Google Doc template this week.
*3B's Got Talent - Reminder that talent videos are to be sent to me by Monday, June 3. Information about the celebration was sent home last Friday.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Analyzed the word inevitable
-Reviewed comparative and superlative adverbs
-Sorted words with oy and oi
Readers' Workshop
Living in Colonial America
-Read about the Act of Toleration passed by the Maryland General Assembly
-Read about the early days of Georgia
-Identified main idea and supporting details
-Read about the Pilgrims arrival to New England
-Made predictions about the Pilgrims
-Confirmed or adjusted our predictions based on our reading
Math Workshop
Geometry
Number Corner Focus: Area, Computational Fluency
-Completed our polygons and quadrilaterals checkpoint
-Wrote quadrilateral riddles
-Calculated the perimeter of paper quadrilaterals
Writers' Workshop
Living in Colonial America
-Wrote long about main idea using RACES
-Wrote a paragraph using dialogue
Science
Life Systems
-Dissected a lima bean
-Learned about the life cycle of a seed
-Viewed a video about life cycles
-Read and presented about the life cycles of various organisms
Have a great long weekend,
--Jill
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Hello to all,
They did it!!! Friends have completed the MCAS for the year! They worked very hard on both days and their scrap papers were filled with strategies. I am very proud!
Please see below for some 3B news!
*Walking Field Trip - We will be extending our learning of Longmeadow's rich history with a walking field trip around the town green on June 6th (permission slips will be coming home soon!). There is not a limit to the number of chaperones that can attend... the more the merrier! Please let me know if you would like to join us. We will be leaving around 11:00 and return just before lunch at 12:30.
*Biography Book Report - Today we begin Week 3 of our book report project. Students should finish reading, review notes and transfer their information to the Google Doc template (in Google Classroom). If friends find they are missing any information about their person they may need to do some research with an adult.
*3B's Got Talent - YES WE DO! Students were sent home with information about the celebration in their yellow folders. Please remind your child to fill out the Talent Selection Form and return it to school on Monday.
*OSV - We are heading to Sturbridge on Thursday! Students were sent home with helpful information in their folders about our upcoming trip. Can't wait!
*From Mrs. Giuggio - Hi Parents, Friendly reminder student assignment due May 21st. Thank you for your help! Idiom Video Due May 21st
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Readers' Workshop
Living in Colonial America
-Read about plantation life
-Read about the founding of Maryland and Georgia
-Identified the main idea and supporting details of our readings
Math Workshop
Geometry
Number Corner Focus: Area, Computational Fluency
-Reviewed vocabulary by playing Quizlet Live!
-Reviewed quadrilaterals
-Played "Guess My Quadrilateral"
Writers' Workshop
Living in Colonial America
-Wrote long about main idea
Science
Life Systems
-Learned that fruit is the seed bearing part of a plant
Enjoy the weekend,
--Jill
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Good afternoon,
What a wonderful week it was at Center and of course in 3B. Thank you all very much for your kindness and generosity. Third graders also enjoyed a cardboard puppets presentation sponsored by our PTO!
Walking Field Trip - We will be extending our learning of Longmeadow's rich history with a walking field trip around the town green on June 6th (permission slips will be coming home soon!). There is not a limit to the number of chaperones that can attend... the more the merrier! Please let me know if you would like to join us. We will be leaving around 11:00 and return just before lunch at 12:30.
Biography Book Report - Today we begin Week 2 of our book report project. Students are to read the book they selected and take notes. I have posted the notes template on our Google Classroom. If your child would like, he or she can type their notes directly into the doc instead of handwriting. Thank you for all of your support at home!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Reviewed the prefixes uni-, bi-, tri-, multi-
Readers' Workshop
-Read about Jamestown and the Powhatan
-Read about cash crops, the Carolinas, and slavery
-Identified the main idea and supporting details of our readings
Math Workshop
Geometry
Number Corner Focus: Area, Computational Fluency
-Drew polygons
-Made Geoboard polygons
-Sorted quadrilaterals
-Reviewed for the MCAS
Writers' Workshop
-Reviewed the parts of a letter
-Wrote a letter as a colonial child to England
-Crafted acrostic poems about the colonies
Social Studies
-Created our own diagrams of a New England 1800s town
-Summarized our learning of Longmeadow History
Enjoy the weekend, wishing a happy Mother's Day to all of the mothers and special women in our 3B family!
--Jill
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Happy weekend to all!
We had a great week together in 3B. We ended the week by completing a bridge building challenge with Mrs. Serafino's class! A few things for you:
Biography Book Report - Your child came home with information about our Biography Book Report. This week, friends are to choose a book to read on a subject of their choice and begin reading. The book selection form is due back to me on Friday, 5/10.
Idiom Project - From Mrs. Giuggio: Hi Parents, Please see attached for a fun student assignment due May 21st. Thank you for your help!
Idiom Video Due May 21st
OSV Trip - Thank you to those that have turned in the permission slip and payment for our trip to Old Sturbridge Village on 5/23! If you have not yet sent in the yellow permission slip and payment please do as soon as you are able.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
-Completed a bridge building challenge with 2S
-Tracked our feelings using the mood meter while we worked
Word Study
-Learned about comparative and superlative adjectives
-Learned the prefixes uni-, bi-, tri-, multi-
-Learned about adjectives that compare actions
Readers' Workshop
-Read about living in Colonial America
-Completed a map of the thirteen colonies
-Read about the English Colonies
-Completed a timeline of the Americas
-Read about the first English Colony
-Read about Jamestown
-Asked and answered questions before, during, and after reading
Math Workshop
Geometry
Number Corner Focus: Equivalent Fractions, Fractions of an Hour, Area, Computational Fluency
-Learned about the attributes of a rectangle
-Solved tangram puzzles
-Constructed polygons with tangrams
Writers' Workshop
-Summarized our reading using the SWBST strategy
-Drafted a paragraph summarizing our reading
Social Studies
-Learned about colonial trade jobs
-Discussed the stories of some of the beautiful historical homes of Longmeadow
Enjoy the rest of the weekend,
--Jill
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Good afternoon,
It is great to be back! From the sounds of it you all had fantastic breaks full of lots of joy and time with family and friends.
Your child is coming home this afternoon with a permission slip for our trip to Old Sturbridge Village on 5/23. Please fill out the second page of the document and return it to school along with the fee as you are able. If you are in need of assistance with the fee for the trip, please reach out to me and/or Mrs. Hutton and we will help. Just a reminder that if you are not chaperoning you are still more than welcome to drive up and join us! Let me know if you plan to do so. We are looking forward to a great day!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Deleted phonemes from the beginning of words
-Reviewed irregular plural nouns
Readers' Workshop
-Reviewed the elements of narrative nonfiction
-Made inferences based on what we know and the information the author gave us
-Identified point of view
Math Workshop
Multiplication, Division, and Area
Number Corner Focus: Equivalent Fractions, Fractions of an Hour
-Reviewed for our end of unit assessment
-Completed our end of unit assessment
Writers' Workshop
-Completed drafting our persuasive essays
-Revised our persuasive essays for persuasive language
Social Studies
-Learned about William Pynchon and his settlement with the Agawam Native Americans to purchase the land that is now Longmeadow, Springfield, and East Longmeadow
-Discussed the importance of beaver fur trade and how it connects to our town's history
Have a great weekend,
--Jill
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Hello to all,
Reporting live from the last day before break! The energy is high and the halls are filled with so much joy! We had an incredible week in third grade. Students observed the solar eclipse and completed the ELA MCAS. I was blown away by their work ethic. They without a doubt did their absolute best. I am very proud!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
Emotion Management
-Recognized the differences between the levels of intensity of emotions
Readers' Workshop
-Read about the life of Isatou Ceesay
-Made inferences
-Reviewed text structure
-Identified the text structure of the biography
Math Workshop
Multiplication, Division, and Area
Number Corner Focus: Equivalent Fractions, Fractions of an Hour
-Calculated area of rectangular shapes
-Split shapes into smaller shapes to calculate area
Writers' Workshop
-Completed a "RACES or Narrative" challenge
-Practiced using the tools available to us when we take the MCAS
Language Study
-Learned about reading with intonation
-Added and deleted sounds in words
-Learned about and identified plural nouns
Wishing you all a fun-filled break with your family and friends!
--Jill
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Hello to all,
Happy Friday! Next week friends will take the ELA MCAS on Tuesday and Wednesday. Your child's homework before MCAS days will be to:
-Play outside
-Go to bed early
-Eat a healthy breakfast
A couple of announcements:
From P.E.:
Join our community of lifesavers!
Event date is from March 25-April 12.
Register by downloading the AHA Schools app or by visiting heart.org/schools.
Complete Finn's Mission and learn about the lifesaving skill of Hands-only CPR.
Let's raise funds to help kids with special hearts.
From Mrs. Giuggio:
Third graders brough the pizzazz in their latest green screen movie in technology! Enjoy!! Third Grade Continents Movie!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Built compound words
-Read abbreviations
Readers' Workshop
-Learned that one person can make difference in their community
-Read about the life of farmer Will Allen
-Identified author's purpose
-Identified author's point of view
Math Workshop
Multiplication, Division, and Area
Number Corner Focus: Equivalent Fractions, Fractions of an Hour
-Solved sharing and grouping problems
-Practiced solving division equations
-Calculated area of rectangular shapes
Writers' Workshop
-Reviewed the parts of a strong opinion essay
-Brainstormed problems we would like solved
-Began collecting reasons to defend our arguments
Language Study
-Learned about the phrasing fluency strategy
-Added and deleted syllable to words
Have a great weekend, hopefully all this wacky weather is behind us!
--Jill
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Good afternoon to all,
We had a great short week in third grade! We began the week with a bus safety presentation and ended the week by celebrating the end of our Animal Classification unit with a Makerspace challenge. We also learned about insects from our second grade friends!
Please see below for information about our annual Kids Heart Challenge from our Physical Education team:
Join our community of lifesavers!
Event date is from March 25-April 12.
Register by downloading the AHA Schools app or by visiting heart.org/schools.
Complete Finn's Mission and learn about the lifesaving skill of Hands-only CPR.
Let's raise funds to help kids with special hearts.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Language Arts
Animal Classification
-Read about animal vertebrates around the world
-Completed our student skills assessment
-Participated in a Makerspace challenge to celebrate the end of our unit
-Revised and edited our informational paragraphs
-Crafted a narrative based on The Mysteries of Harris Burdick
-Brainstormed synonyms for the term shed
Math Workshop
Multiplication, Division, and Area
Number Corner Focus: Elapsed Time, Collecting Square Feet
-Solved division story problems
-Wrote division story problems
-Determined whether an equation was true or false
Language Study
-Learned that quotation marks are used to show people talking
-Crafted sentences with quotation marks
Enjoy the extended weekend with your friends and families. Wishing a happy Easter to all who celebrate.
--Jill
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Good afternoon to all,
We had a fabulous week together in 3B. On Wednesday, we celebrated Grace's birthday! Thank you to the Bishop family for bringing in the beautiful spring activity for us. It was such a special way to celebrate!
What a joy it was celebrating your child's growth at conferences this week! I am so proud of all they have accomplished academically and socially.
A couple of things as we head into the weekend:
1. An important notice from Nurse Hughes was sent home in your child's Weekly Folder
2. A note from Mrs. Giuggio - Please practice lines for tech green screen movie - Mrs. Bombardier's Continent Movie. Use enthusiasm! The preparation will make for a much better experience. Thank you!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Language Arts
Animal Classification
-Went on a bird watch around town green
-Read about birds
-Used context clues to identify the meaning of unfamiliar words
-Participated in a bird leg experiment
-Measured our own wingspans
-Read about mammals
-Used text features to learn more about mammals
-Learned about the life of Jane Goodall
-Drafted an informational text about how a vertebrate is classified
Math Workshop
Multiplication, Division, and Area
Number Corner Focus: Elapsed Time, Collecting Square Feet
-Solved division story problems
-Used the array model to show division equations
-Wrote our own division story problems
Language Study
-Learned about abstract nouns
-Reviewed nouns, verbs, and adjectives
-Added the suffixes -ed and -ing to root words to change their meaning
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend, Thank you all.
--Jill
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Happy Friday to all,
We had a great week together in third grade. A highlight was celebrating Samuel's birthday! Thank you to the Fortsch crew for visiting and for the generous goodies!
I am looking forward to meeting with you all next week at conferences. If you have not done so already, please click here to sign up.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Language Arts
Animal Classification
-Read about fish
-Read about reptiles
-Learned about compound sentences
-Identified the parts of speech in sentences
-Compared and contrasted the poison dart frog and the tree frog
-DIscussed what we learned about fish and reptiles from the text features
-Used context clues to uncover the meaning of unknown words
-Wrote and reflected about our research
Math Workshop
Measurement and Fractions
Multiplication, Division, and Area
Number Corner Focus: Elapsed Time, Collecting Square Feet
-Completed our end of unit assessment
-Explored the connection between multiplication and division
-Modeled multiplication and division using arrays
Language Study
-Learned about subject and predicate
-Identified the subject and predicate in sentences
-Added the suffixes -ed and -ing to root words to change their meaning
-Learned about the prefixes re- and pre-
-Added the prefixes pre- and re- to root words to change their meaning
Have a great weekend,
--Jill
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Hello to all,
We had a great week together in 3B as we began working through our pilot lessons for Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA)! Thank you to those that have shared with me all of the knowledge your children are gaining (already!) from our unit. It is great feedback for me and the curriculum committee. They are blowing Anne-Marie and I away!
A reminder that March Conferences will be held on Thursday, March 21st and Friday, March 22nd. Please click here to sign up. If the available times do not work for your schedule, please reach out to me and we can coordinate.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Language Arts
Animal Classification
-Observed and described basic characteristics of animals at zoo
-Defined and identified text features in our reading
-Wrote a short reflection on our experiences as animal researchers
-Added the suffixes -ed and -ing to root words
-Explained how text features help readers identify information about classifying living things
-Defined and determined the author's point of view about animal classification
-Identified nouns, verbs, and adjectives to explain their functions in sentences
-Identified the connection between vertebrates and invertebrates
-Identified the important points from two informational texts on vertebrates and invertebrates
-Determined the meaning of words formed when -ed or -ing are added to a known root word
-Identified the main idea and supporting details in passages about warm and cold blooded animals
-Wrote a short reflection about an interesting animal to further research
-Determined the meaning of words formed when un- and non- are added to a known root word
Math Workshop
Measurement and Fractions
Number Corner Focus: Elapsed Time, Collecting Square Feet
-Plotted fractions on the number line
-Compared fractions
-Solved measurement story problems
Science
Force and Motion
-Reviewed the patterns of motion of rolling cups.
-Modified our cup systems so that they would roll straight down a ramp.
-Added weight to our rolling cup systems and discussed the effects.
-Created a twirly bird system.
-Changed our "standard" twirly bird by changing different variables.
-Discussed the impact of these changes
-Drafted our own comic strips featuring a magnet character using science vocabulary
*Students will head back to me for another round of Language Study next week!
Enjoy the extended weekend,
--Jill
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Happy March to all!
It was wonderful to welcome friends back to school and hear about all of their adventures over break. We had a productive week in third grade! A few things for you:
1. March Conferences - I am looking forward to celebrating your child's progress and growth! Conferences will be held on Thursday, March 21st and Friday, March 22nd. Please click here to sign up. If the available times do not work for your schedule, please reach out to me and we can coordinate.
2. Save the Date! Third grade is heading to Old Sturbridge Village on Thursday, May 23rd. If you are interested in chaperoning, please fill out the bottom of the sheet in your child's Weekly Folder and return it to school.
3. Arctic Informational Texts - Friends have completed their informational text unit in writers' workshop. Please encourage your child to "teach" you about the arctic animal they chose to write about. Well done writers!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
Emotion Management
-Gave examples of the information emotions give us
-Discussed the differences between feeling angry, annoyed, and furious
-Recognized when to take a break when feeling a strong emotion
Word Study
-Learned about the exception to the y to i spelling rule (try + ing --> trying)
Readers’ Workshop
Reading to Learn
Read Alouds: Shadow Prince
-Reviewed our written responses from our post assessment
-Revised and edited our written responses
-Went on a nature walk to look for signs of spring
-Wrote about the evidence we collected using RACES
Writers’ Workshop
Art of Information Writing
-Prepared our informational texts for publishing
-Celebrated the end of our unit with a special share with 2W and 2E!
Math Workshop
Measurement and Fractions
Number Corner Focus: Area and Perimeter, Parts of an Hour
-Compared and ordered unit fractions
-Identified fraction amounts using pattern blocks
-Used fractions as distances
Science
Force and Motion
-Investigated patterns of motion with wheel and axle systems and rolling cups
-Engineered a design to solve a problem using magnets
Enjoy the weekend!
--Jill
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Good morning to all,
We had a fun-filled week in 3B! Highlights included celebrating Valentine's Day, visiting the second grade marketplace, and experimenting in the studio.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
-Played brain builder games
-Discussed the importance of emotions
Word Study
-Completed our end of unit assessment
-Learned about the y to i spelling rule
Readers’ Workshop
Reading to Learn
Read Alouds: Shadow Prince
-Celebrated the end of our nonfiction unit by showing our learning using makerspace items
-Completed our end of unit assessment
-Visited the studio
Writers’ Workshop
Art of Information Writing
-Typed our informational texts into Google Slides
-Began adding text features to our texts to enhance our writing
Math Workshop
Measurement and Fractions
Number Corner Focus: Area and Perimeter, Parts of an Hour
-Solved multistep measurement problems
-Completed our measurement checkpoint
-Reviewed unit fractions
-Explored fractions with a "pizza party"
Science
Force and Motion
-Conducted our floating paperclip experiment
-Sketched our observations and discussed the forces at work
-Read about forces and magnetism
-Experimented to determine the result of adding more magnets. Answered the question: How does adding magnets impact the magnetic field?
-Watched a video about magnetic poles and the different types of magnets
Wishing you all a wonderful winter break, filled with time with family and friends!
--Jill
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Good afternoon,
We had a great week in 3B! We began the week by celebrating 100 days of third grade and ended it with sdrawkcaB yaD and celebrating Thea's birthday! Thank you to the Keenan family for visiting and for organizing such a wonderful craft!
Valentine's Day : We will be celebrating Valentine's Day on Wednesday, 2/14. We will also have a Valentine's Card exchange. If your child would like to participate, please make sure there is a Valentine for each member of our class. Please click here for our class list.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Built and marked up words with open syllable exceptions
Readers’ Workshop
Reading to Learn
Read Alouds: Shadow Prince, The Secret Soldier
-Learned that narrative nonfiction readers read with different lenses (to learn, and to be entertained)
-Learned about central idea
-Identified the central idea of The Secret Soldier
-Wrote long about the central idea using the RACES strategy
-Read and learned about Lunar New Year
Writers’ Workshop
Art of Information Writing
-Researched the adaptations of our arctic animals
-Wrote about the adaptations of our arctic animals
-Drafted the conclusion of our informational texts
-Drafted the introduction of our informational texts
Math Workshop
Measurement and Fractions
Number Corner Focus: Area and Perimeter, Parts of an Hour
-Completed our telling time checkpoint
-Measured liquid volume
-Completed a measurement scavenger hunt
-Solved measurement story problems
Science
Force and Motion
-Investigated the force of magnetism
-Learned the vocabulary attract and repel
-Learned that gravity is a pulling force
-Shared our findings with the full group
Enjoy the weekend and happy Lunar New Year to all who celebrate!
--Jill
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Happy Fri-yay!
As you may have heard, Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow so spring is right around the corner! We had a fabulous week of learning in 3B. I am so proud of your children for their progress and hard work!
100th Day!: We will be celebrating 100 days of third grade on Monday 2/5! To celebrate, friends may dress as if they are 100 years old! Get creative with glasses, hair and outfits! This is, of course, completely optional.
Valentine's Day : We will be celebrating Valentine's Day on Wednesday, 2/14. We will also have a Valentine's Card exchange. If your child would like to participate, please make sure there is a Valentine for each member of our class. Please click here for our class list.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Built and marked up words with open syllable exceptions
Readers’ Workshop
Reading to Learn
Read Alouds: Shadow Prince, The Secret Soldier
-Completed our text structure quiz
-Compared expository nonfiction to narrative nonfiction
-Used what we know about fiction story elements to read narrative nonfiction
Writers’ Workshop
Art of Information Writing
-Researched the physical characteristics of our arctic animals
-Wrote about the physical characteristics of our arctic animals
-Researched the behavioral characteristics of our arctic animals
-Wrote about the behavioral characteristics of our arctic animals
Math Workshop
Measurement and Fractions
Number Corner Focus: Area and Perimeter, Parts of an Hour
-Calculated elapsed time on the number line
-Estimated mass
-Calculated mass
Social Studies
First People of Massachusetts
-Learned about the 50 year peace treaty between the Wampanoags and Pilgrims
-Began constructing our end of unit projects!
Have a great weekend,
--Jill
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Good afternoon,
We had a fun-filled Student Appreciation Week at Center! Friends enjoyed special activities throughout the week. Thank you to our PTO for putting on such a special event for our Cardinals.
Report Cards: A reminder that the Elementary Standards Based Report Card for your child will be ready for your review on Monday, January 29th. Report cards will be available on Powerschool for Parents at 3:00 on the 29th.
Please keep in mind that many of our standards are multifaceted and “year end”, they can only be marked as “Emerging” or “Progressing” at this point. For example, even if your child received “Meeting” on a unit assessment, that standard may not have been covered in full and would be marked “Progressing” on the report card.
Valentine's Day : We will be celebrating Valentine's Day on Wednesday, 2/14. We will also have a Valentine's Card exchange. If your child would like to participate, please make sure there is a Valentine for each member of our class. Please click here for our class list.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Reviewed open syllable exceptions
-Learned about the open syllable exception i
-Built and marked up words with open syllable exceptions i and a
Readers’ Workshop
Reading to Learn
Read Alouds: Shadow Prince
-Determined author's perspective
-Analyzed nonfiction text structures
-Completed our winter iReady diagnostic
Writers’ Workshop
Art of Information Writing
-Brainstormed all we knew about arctic animals
-Selected an arctic animal to write about
-Organized our facts into categories or "sections"
Math Workshop
Measurement and Fractions
Number Corner Focus: Polygons and Fractions, Collecting Minutes and Hours
-Completed our winter iReady diagnostic
-Reviewed telling time on an analog clock
-Practiced telling time on an analog clock
Social Studies
First People of Massachusetts
-Learned about the Pilgrims first winter in their "New World"
-Discovered how the natives helped them survive with the help of Samoset and Squanto
Enjoy the weekend,
--Jill
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Good afternoon,
We had a very short but productive week in 3B. A couple of items for you as we head into the weekend:
Report Cards: Please review this message from Mrs. Hutton: A reminder that the Elementary Standards Based Report Card for your child will be ready for your review on Friday, January 26th. Report cards will be available on Powerschool for Parents at 3:00 on the 26th. Please and thank you for contacting the front office before Friday if you need assistance logging into the portal.
You will also receive a separate email explaining that because many of our standards are multifaceted and “year end”, they can only be marked as “Emerging” or “Progressing” at this point. For example, even if your child received “Meeting” on a unit assessment, that standard may not have been covered in full and would be marked “Progressing” on the report card.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Reviewed open syllable exceptions
Readers’ Workshop
Reading to Learn
Read Alouds: Shadow Prince
-Summarized nonfiction using boxes and bullets
-Taught others what we learned using our boxes and bullets
Writers’ Workshop
Changing the World: Persuasive Speeches
-Presented our speeches to our classmates
-Completed a personal narrative on-demand assessment
Math Workshop
Multi-Digit Addition and Subtraction
Number Corner Focus: Polygons and Fractions, Collecting Minutes and Hours
-Reviewed for our unit assessment
-Completed our end of unit assessment
Social Studies
First People of Massachusetts
-Wove baskets using the same technique the Wampanoag used in the 1600's
Have a great weekend,
--Jill
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Good afternoon,
We enjoyed a full week of learning in 3B! This afternoon, we celebrated Ender's birthday by decorating homemade slime! A huge thank you to the Bunch family for visiting and organizing such a fun activity.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Learned about open syllable exceptions
-Wrote words with open syllable exceptions
-Marked up words with open syllable exceptions
Readers’ Workshop
Reading to Learn
Read Alouds: Shadow Prince
-Reviewed nonfiction text features
-Thought about how text features help us as readers
-Completed our nonfiction text features quiz
-Summarized nonfiction using boxes and bullets
Writers’ Workshop
Changing the World: Persuasive Speeches
-Practiced our speeches
Math Workshop
Multi-Digit Addition and Subtraction
Number Corner Focus: Polygons and Fractions, Collecting Minutes and Hours
-Learned the standard algorithm of addition
-Learned the standard algorithm of subtraction
-Solved multi-step word problems
-Reviewed for our unit assessment
Social Studies
First People of Massachusetts
-Defined the term native and how it relates to the Wampanoag people
-Discovered how the Wampanoags life changed depending on the seasons
Enjoy the long weekend,
--Jill
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Happy New Year to all!
We had a great week in third grade. We wrapped up our units in Readers' Workshop and Language Study. Friends will begin their second social studies unit with Mrs. Miller on Monday.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Learned that when y is at the end of a one syllable word, it says i
-Learned that when y is at the end of a two syllable words, it says e
-Learned about soft c and g sounds
-Wrote and marked up multisyllabic words
Readers’ Workshop
Fables, Myths, and Legends, Reading to Learn
Read Alouds: Shadow Prince
-Learned about New Year's celebrations around the world
-Completed our end of unit assessment
-Completed our expository nonfiction unit preassessment
-Jotted what we already know about the arctic habitat
-Jotted what we we would like to learn about the arctic habitat
-Read about the arctic habitat
-Jotted what we learned about the arctic habitat
Writers’ Workshop
Changing the World: Persuasive Speeches
-Visited the K-1 Studio
-Transferred our persuasive speech drafts to index cards
-Began rehearsing our speeches
Math Workshop
Multi-Digit Addition and Subtraction
Number Corner Focus: Polygons and Fractions, Collecting Minutes and Hours
-Rounded numbers and added hundreds
-Sketched and added expanded notation
-Estimated lengths and distances
-Solved travel miles problems
Language Study
Patterns of Power Focus: I craft active voice to show my subjects acting
Sight Words: warm, full, light, done
Enjoy the snowy weekend!
--Jill
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Hello to all,
Ahh, I loved yesterday! So much joy! Thank you to Katie Allen for all of her help with our holiday craft and for organizing our special new years toast.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Completed our Unit 5 assessment
Readers’ Workshop
Fables, Myths, and Legends
Read Alouds: Shadow Prince
-Drafted our own fables
-Read about celebrations of light around the world
Writers’ Workshop
Changing the World: Persuasive Speeches
-Drafted our persuasive speeches
-Crafted a copycat poem inspired by A Visit from St. Nicholas
Math Workshop
Multi-Digit Addition and Subtraction
Number Corner Focus: Fractions and Equivalence, Collecting Grams
-Shared subtraction strategies
-Solved three digit subtraction story problems
-Used rounding to determine reasonableness
Language Study
Patterns of Power Focus: I craft active voice to show my subjects acting
Sight Words: drink, only, better, hold
-Learned about active voice
-Discussed the differences between active voice and passive voice
-Wrote sentences that have an active voice
I hope you all have a relaxing, fun-filled, break with your family and friends. Merry Christmas to all who celebrate and Happy New Year!
--Jill
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Good morning,
We had a full week of learning in third grade. Thank you all for your generous donations to our Holiday Gift Basket collection. Your donations will bring so much joy to others. Next week, we will gather before school on Tuesday for Helping Hands!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Wrote words with the schwa
-Marked up words with the schwa
-Spelled words with -et
-Marked up words with -et
Readers’ Workshop
Fables, Myths, and Legends
Read Alouds: Indian Shoes, Shadow Prince
-Looked for patterns in the way characters think, talk, and act
-Made connections between characters in traditional tales and characters in modern fiction
-Thought about what is important to the authors that retold traditional tales
Writers’ Workshop
Changing the World: Persuasive Speeches
-Developed thesis statements for our speeches
-Gathered all we know about our opinions
-Considered the audience of our persuasive speeches
Math Workshop
Multi-Digit Addition and Subtraction
Number Corner Focus: Fractions and Equivalence, Collecting Grams
-Rounded numbers to the nearest ten
-Rounded numbers to the nearest hundred
-Solved three digit addition story problems
-Learned the CUBES strategy
-Practiced using the CUBES strategy
Language Study
Patterns of Power Focus: I use verbs to show action
Sight Words: try, start, ten, bring
-Learned about the three different types of verbs
-Practiced writing sentences with verbs
Enjoy the weekend and happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate!
--Jill
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Hello to all and happy December!
We had a productive week in 3B. A couple of reminders as we head into the weekend:
Book Fair - Our crew will visit the Book Fair on Monday 12/4... We get first pick of all the great reads!
Holiday Gift Baskets - Our collection has begun! This year we will be collecting for an 8-9 year old girl and an 8-9 year old boy. Information was sent home in your child's Weekly Folder. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Completed our Unit 4 assessment
-Learned about the schwa
-Marked up words with the schwa
Readers’ Workshop
Fables, Myths, and Legends
Read Alouds: Indian Shoes
-Learned that myths have unique characteristics
-Used our understanding of each form of traditional literature to make predictions
-Made inferences in order to understand why characters feel the way that they do
-Identified traits that describe characters in traditional literature
Writers’ Workshop
Changing the World: Persuasive Speeches
-Created a writing product based on a gratitude story they heard or told
-Completed our personal narrative on demand assessment
-Read and listened to persuasive speeches
-Gathered brave, bold opinions for persuasive writing
Math Workshop
Introduction to Multiplication
Number Corner Focus: Calculating Area, Fractions and Equivalence
-Reviewed for our unit assessment
-Completed our unit assessment
Science - Students will be heading back to me for Language Study on Monday!
Water and Climate
-Learned about different types of extreme weather and ways to stay safe
-Learned about flooding
-Engineered a house that could withstand a flood
-Tested out our designs
-Learned about ways to conserve water, a valuable resource
Have a great weekend,
--Jill
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Good afternoon to all,
We had a great mini-week in 3B. A highlight was attending second grade's balloon parade!
During writer's workshop this week, we discussed storytelling and shared our own gratitude stories. As part of our work, I asked writers to interview a family member or friend over the long weekend. Please click here to see our list of possible questions. It is also posted on our Google Classroom. They are to choose one question to ask and should be prepared to share on Monday.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Identified the base word in words with suffixes
Readers’ Workshop
Character Studies
Fables, Myths, and Legends
Read Alouds: Other Words for Home, Jingle Dancer
-Learned that fables have unique characteristics
-Learned that legends have unique characteristics
Writers’ Workshop
Crafting True Stories
-Discussed storytelling
-Shared our own gratitude stories
-Created a writing product based on the stories we heard
Math Workshop
Introduction to Multiplication
Number Corner Focus: Calculating Area
-Calculated prices of items using ratio tables
-Analyzed the multiplication table
Science
Water and Climate
-Completed our weather quiz
Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving! I am extremely grateful for you all and, of course, your children.
Enjoy the weekend,
--Jill
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Good morning to all,
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Reviewed r controlled vowels
-Reviewed vowel teams
-Reviews 1-1-1 words
-Reviewed vowel consonant e words
-Added suffixes to 1-1-1 words
-Added suffixes to vowel consonant e words
Readers’ Workshop
Character Studies
Fables, Myths, and Legends
Read Alouds: Other Words for Home
-Developed a counterclaim for the opposite side of our debate topic
-Participated in our class debate
-Completed our Unit 2 Post Assessment
-Explored published fables, myths, and legends
-Recorded what we notices about the fables, myths, and legends
Writers’ Workshop
Crafting True Stories
-Typed our personal narrative drafts in Google Docs
-Read a partner's published personal narrative
-Identified themes present in our partner's published personal narrative
Math Workshop
Introduction to Multiplication
Number Corner Focus: Calculating Area
-Calculated products of arrays (area)
-Solved multiplication story problems
-Sketched arrays
Science
Water and Climate
-Tested our wind vanes outside to measure wind direction
-Continued to track weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed
-Watched videos of real meteorologists noticing the things they do, say, and report out
-Drafted our own weather reports and presented them to the class
-Learned about the difference between weather and climate
-Analyzed a map with different zones
-Read about different climate zones and began writing about our favorite
Have a nice weekend,
--Jill
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Hello to all and happy "Friday",
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Reviewed r controlled vowels
-Reviewed vowel teams
-Learned about vowel consonant e exceptions (ex: give)
-Marked up vowel consonant e exceptions
Readers’ Workshop
Character Studies
Read Alouds: Other Words for Home, Duck! Rabbit!
-Noticed how characters in different stories face different problems
-Noticed how the characters react to problems
-Compared lessons and themes across books
-Prepared reasons and evidence for our class debate
Writers’ Workshop
Crafting True Stories
-Revised our drafts by using precise language
-Revised our drafts by substituting "trash can words" for more precise language
-Crafted a title for our personal narratives
Math Workshop
Introduction to Multiplication
Number Corner Focus: Calculating Area
-Created multiple trains
-Calculated area using the array model
-Wrote equations to represent arrays
Science
Water and Climate
Read Alouds: Come on Rain!
-Discussed reasons for studying weather: Why is weather important to us? How does it impact our lives?
-Learned about different tools used by meteorologists to measure weather
-Created our own wind vane
Wishing you a wonderful long weekend with your family and friends. I would also like to extend my sincerest thank you to all of the veterans in our 3B family. I am grateful every day for your service to our country.
--Jill
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Hello to all!
We had a fun-filled week in 3B. We celebrated Halloween with themed activities and by walking in our annual Halloween parade... Thank you to Celia Alvarado for joining us and assisting with our activities! We ended the week by celebrating Owen's birthday with a special read aloud by his sister Olivia! Thank you Olivia!
Students also wrapped up their first unit in social studies with Mrs. Miller this week. They will begin their first science unit on weather and climate with Mrs. Craft on Monday.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Wrote words with more than one syllable
-Marked up words with more than one syllable
-Completed our unit 3 assessment
Readers’ Workshop
Character Studies
Read Alouds: Other Words for Home
-Determined the lessons our characters learned
-Noticed how our characters changed from beginning to end
-Identified themes present in our texts
-Compared characters across texts
Writers’ Workshop
Crafting True Stories
-Jotted what we were thinking and feeling during the moments we are writing about
-Revised using techniques observed from mentor authors
-Learned how salsa words spice up our writing
-Added salsa words to our writing
Math Workshop
Introduction to Multiplication
Number Corner Focus: Geometry, Calculating Area
-Calculated lengths using scaled images
-Listed multiples of numbers by skip counting
-Completed our multiplication checkpoint
Social Studies
Geography
-Learned about the geography of our state
-Discovered ten interesting facts about New England
Enjoy the weekend,
--Jill
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Hello to all!
Thank you so very much for our conversations this week during conferences. I am very proud of your children for how they have settled into the routines of third grade and look forward to continued growth this school year!
We had a productive week of learning in 3B and of course saved some room for fun! I'd like to extend a special thank you to Tara Germino for bringing in a sand art activity for us to enjoy to celebrate Lane's birthday!
We will celebrate the joy and creativity of Halloween on Tuesday, October 31st. Students may bring their costumes to school to change into before our class party. We will be celebrating as a class at 1:00pm before our annual parade around the green at 2:15.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Spelled words with the /z/ sound
Readers’ Workshop
Character Studies
Read Alouds: Other Words for Home
-Tracked our characters up and down the story mountain
-Noticed the problems our characters face and their reactions to those problems
-Focused on the secondary characters in our books and how they support the main character
Writers’ Workshop
Crafting True Stories
-Drafted the climax of our personal narratives
-Reflected on what we want our readers to learn about ourselves when they read our personal narratives
-Reviewed common themes present in stories
-Drafted the falling action of our personal narratives
-Studied examples of endings of personal narratives
-Drafted the endings of our personal narratives
Math Workshop
Introduction to Multiplication
Number Corner Focus: Geometry
-Calculated the total amount of groups of stamps
-Used loops and groups to show multiplication equations
-Calculated lengths of animals found in coral reefs
Social Studies
Geography
-Zoomed in on the northeast region of our country and the six New England states
Have a great weekend!
--Jill
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Good afternoon to all,
We enjoyed a full week of learning in third grade. Next week we will gather for conferences. I look forward to discussing your child's transition to third grade, and setting goals for our year ahead. Please click here to review your scheduled time.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Practiced reading and writing homophones
-Wrote words with suffixes
-Marked up words with suffixes
Readers’ Workshop
Character Studies
Read Alouds: Other Words for Home
-Wrote long about our theories using text based evidence
-Used patterns in a character's behaviors to make predictions
-Reflected on our work and set new reading goals
Writers’ Workshop
Crafting True Stories
-Chose a seed idea we care deeply about to develop more
-Mapped out our memory on the story mountain
-Tried out multiple leads for our personal narrative
-Drafted the leads for our personal narratives
-Drafted the rising actions of our personal narratives
-Noticed what published narrative writers do to make their storytelling voice "so good"
Math Workshop
Addition and Subtraction Patterns
Introduction to Multiplication
Number Corner Focus: Geometry
-Completed our unit 1 assessment
-Analyzed an image of a pet store
-Wrote equations to match the total number of items in the pet store
-Analyzed groups of stamps
-Calculated the total amounts of the groups of stamps
Social Studies
Geography
-Learned about the cardinal directions on the compass rose
-Used a map scale to better understand real life distances on a map
Enjoy the weekend,
--Jill
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Good morning,
We had an exciting week of learning in 3B. We launched into new units of study, including Social Studies with Mrs. Miller! Students were excited for the opportunity to switch classes, I heard one friend say, "I bet this is what middle school feels like!"
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Reviewed 1-1-1 words
-Wrote words with suffixes
-Marked up words with suffixes
Readers’ Workshop
Character Studies
Read Alouds: Other Words for Home
-Noticed what a character does and says
-Noticed patterns in the things a character does again and again
-Used the patterns we noticed to develop a theory about the character
Writers’ Workshop
Crafting True Stories
-Read published personal narratives
-Thought of people that matter to us
-Listed memories shared with the people that matter to us
-Listed memories where we learned something or felt a strong emotion
-Learned that it helps to "zoom in" to a small moment of a memory
-Practiced collecting small moments from our memories
Math Workshop
Addition and Subtraction Patterns
Number Corner Focus: Geometry
-Solved multi-step story problems
-Reviewed for our unit assessment
Social Studies
Geography
-Determined how to locate Massachusetts on a world map
Have a great weekend!
--Jill
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Happy Friday to all!
We had a great week of learning in third grade. Just a reminder that fall conferences are coming up in a couple of weeks, please click here to sign up. Thank you to those that have signed up already!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Learned about 1-1-1 words
-Learned about the 1-1-1 doubling rule (clap --> clapping)
-Learned how to mark up 1-1-1 words with suffixes
Readers’ Workshop
Building a Reading Life
Read Alouds: Other Words for Home
-Complete our own personal reading timelines
-Learned about the RACES strategy for answering questions
-Completed our end of unit assessment
Writers’ Workshop
Writing Habits, Qualities, Process, and Identity Through Poetry
-Revised our poetry using ARMS
-Edited our poetry
-Chose a poem to make public in our class anthology
-Drafted our own bio poems
Math Workshop
Addition and Subtraction Patterns
Number Corner Focus: Geometry
-Solved two digit addition problems
-Solved two digit subtraction problems
Language Study
Patterns of Power Focus Phrase: I use plural nouns to show more than one person, place, or thing.
-Hunted for plural nouns in our writing
-Revised/Edited plural nouns in our writing
-Practiced pluralizing singular nouns
Enjoy the long weekend!
--Jill
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Good afternoon to all on this rainy Friday,
We enjoyed a great four day week in third grade. A highlight was celebrating Charlie's birthday... Thank you to Linnae Rondeau for sharing the wonderful read aloud and craft!
A couple of favors to ask as we head into the weekend:
1. Conferences - Please click here to sign up for fall conferences. Thank you to those that have signed up already!
2. Number Corner Supplies Needed - We will begin our October Number Corner on Monday! Next month's Calendar Collector focus is liquid volume. We are in need of:
-SIX 1 liter bottles (clear or translucent)
-ONE quart size milk or juice carton
If you are able to donate an item to support the work of our mathematicians please let me know. THANK YOU!!!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Learned about morphemes
-Added the plural suffixes -s and -es to words to change their meaning
Readers’ Workshop
Building a Reading Life
Read Alouds: Other Words for Home
-Worked with a partner to lift the level of our reading work
-Used context clues to make sense of figurative language
-Noticed when texts prompt us to ask questions
-Gathered information from texts to try to understand the author's choices
Writers’ Workshop
Writing Habits, Qualities, Process, and Identity Through Poetry
-Learned that writers include inner thoughts to paint a picture in their readers' minds
-Learned that writers include feelings by describing not naming
-Drafted poetry
Math Workshop
Addition and Subtraction Patterns
Number Corner Focus: Multiplication Models
-Completed our fall iReady diagnostic
-Used the open number line to calculate sums
-Learned about the "find a friendly number" strategy
-Solved addition equations using the open number line and find a friendly number strategy
Language Study
Patterns of Power Focus Phrase: I use plural nouns to show more than one person, place, or thing.
-Learned four new heart words
-Identified singular nouns and plural nouns present in a fall image
-Created sentences that include plural nouns
-Shared examples of plural nouns
Enjoy the weekend... October here we come!
--Jill
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Hello and happy Carnival Day!
Thank you to all that attended Open House last night. If you were unable to attend, or need a refresher on all things 3B, please click here to view the presentation. I cannot thank you all enough for your support. I am looking forward to a great year!
Fall Conferences will be held on Thursday 10/26 and Friday 10/27, with evening options available on 10/26. Please click here to sign up. If you are in need of a conference time that is outside of the available slots, e-mail me and we will find a time that works with your schedule(s).
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Learned about the plural suffixes -s/-es
-Built words with the plural suffix
-Noticed when the plural suffix is spelled -es (rather than -s)
Readers’ Workshop
Launch
Read Alouds: Other Words for Home
-Completed our fall iReady diagnostic
Writers’ Workshop
Writing Habits, Qualities, Process, and Identity Through Poetry
-Chose a poem to "make public" (publish)
-Made our own watercolor paper
-Published our poems on watercolor paper
Math Workshop
Addition and Subtraction Patterns
-Went on a scavenger hunt for lengths
-Added lengths
-Began our fall iReady diagnostic
Language Study
Patterns of Power Focus Phrase: I use nouns to show a picture of people, places, and things
-Practiced spelling heart words
-Created a copycat sentence using nouns
Wishing you all a wonderful long weekend and an easy fast for our Jewish families!
--Jill
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Good afternoon,
We had a great week together in 3B. Two highlights were our first all-school assembly this morning and celebrating Nora's birthday this afternoon. Thank you to Aaron and Ariel Laudermith for joining us and for organizing such a fun craft!
A couple of things as we head into the weekend:
1. Friends were sent home today with their agendas and Weekly Folders. Please continue to initial your child's agenda each night and sign the signature sheet in their Weekly Folders.
2. Looking forward to seeing you all next week at Open House. The night is for adults only. I will be discussing all things 3B during two identical presentations; the first beginning at 6:00 and the second beginning at 6:55. No need to sign up!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
What is Peace?
-Learned about pep talks
-Discussed why pep talks are important
-Developed our own growth mindset mottos
Word Study
-Reviewed glued sounds
-Learned about closed syllable exceptions
-Built words with closed syllable exceptions
-Marked up words with closed syllable exceptions
Readers’ Workshop
Launch
Read Alouds: Other Words for Home
-Learned that readers give themselves comprehension checks
-Thought about the "mindwork" our texts are asking of us
-Made thoughtful predictions while we read
-Summarized fiction using the Somebody Wanted But So Then strategy
Writers’ Workshop
Writing Habits, Qualities, Process, and Identity Through Poetry
Read Alouds: The Black Book of Colors
-Created a copycat poem or identity web using the habits of great writers
-Learned about the Six Traits of writing
-Learned that writers use sensory details to strengthen their writing
Math Workshop
Addition and Subtraction Patterns
Number Corner Focus: Multiplication Models
-Analyzed subtraction strategies
-Completed our addition and subtraction checkpoint
Language Study
Patterns of Power Focus Phrase: I use nouns to show a picture of people, places, and things
-Learned our first four heart words
-Learned about sound alike words
-Learned about the sound alike words witch and which
Have a great weekend,
--Jill
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Good afternoon and happy Fri-yay to all!
We had a short but very sweet week in 3B. We continued to build independence with our classroom routines, and even began to dive into our launch units! Friends were sent home today with their agendas and Weekly Folders. Please continue to initial your child's agenda each night and sign the signature sheet in their Weekly Folders (even if it is empty!).
Picture day for our crew will be Tuesday, September 12th. Please click here to register!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
What is Peace?
-Learned about growth mindset
-Learned about the difference between growth mindset and fixed mindset
-Determined whether phrases represented a growth mindset or a fixed mindset
-Learned about the mood meter and how it will help us identify our feelings
Word Study
-Tapped out closed syllable words
-Built closed syllable words
-Mapped out closed syllable words
-Expanded "bare bones" sentences using descriptive words
-Practiced our handwriting
Readers’ Workshop
Launch
Read Alouds: Skippyjon Jones, Speak Up Molly Lou Melon, Brave Irene
-Reflected on times when reading was the best
-Reflected on time when reading was the worst
-Learned that great readers read books as if they are gold
-Developed partnerships to support our reading
-Gave ourselves comprehension checks to make sure we understood what was going on in our books
Writers’ Workshop
Writing Habits, Qualities, Process, and Identity Through Poetry
-Brainstormed meaningful people
-Brainstormed meaningful places
-Brainstormed meaningful things
-Drafted poetry
Math Workshop
Addition and Subtraction Patterns
Number Corner Focus: Multiplication Models
-Solved addition story problems
-Wrote addition equations
-Began discussing the relationship between addition and subtraction
Have a great weekend,
--Jill
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Good afternoon to all,
We had a fantastic first week together in third grade. This crew is hard working with incredible energy! I am a lucky lady.
Friends were sent home with their Weekly Folders, Agendas, and Writers' Notebooks to decorate (see blue letter in Weekly Folder).
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
What is Peace?
-Analyzed artwork that was created to answer the question, What is Peace?
-Created our own artwork that answered the question, What is Peace?
-Developed our hopes for third grade
Word Study
-Reviewed that a syllable is a word, or part of a word, with one vowel sound
-Reviewed consonant digraphs
-Learned about the consonant trigraph tch
-Learned about the different ways to spell /k/ c, k, ck
Readers’ Workshop
Launch
Read Alouds: Alma and How She Got Her Name, Wemberly Worried, Lily's Purple Plastic Purse
-Reviewed choosing books using the five finger rule
-Practiced our independent reading routines
-Practiced our partner reading routines
-Learned about the reader's notebook
Writers’ Workshop
Writing Habits, Qualities, Process, and Identity Through Poetry
-Discussed the habits of great writers
-Began collecting examples of rich language
-Drafted poetry
Math Workshop
Addition and Subtraction Patterns
Number Corner Focus: Multiplication Models
-Created glyphs that share information about ourselves as mathematicians
-Represented classroom data on bar graphs
-Shared strategies for solving addition and subtraction problems
Dates to Remember
9/4 No School - Labor Day
Wishing you a wonderful long weekend with your family and friends,
--Jill
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Hello to all and HAPPY SUMMER!!!!
We had such a special last week of third grade together. It was the perfect blend of learning and celebration.
Did you know that 3B has SO MUCH talent?! Click here to see for yourself!
Please click here to enjoy our class poetry anthology as part of your summer reading (My oh my do our friends love their gifs!)
Here is how we spent our last week together:
Peacebuilders
-Watched our 3B's Got Talent Video
-Took a break from our learning to play cooperative board games together
-Enjoyed some extra recess
Word Study
-Created products for our word wizard celebration. Thank you Mrs. Hunter for helping us!
-Led a Word Wizard Parade around third grade!
Readers’ Workshop
Poetry
Read Alouds: Nancy's Mysterious Letter
-Compared and contrasted poems
Writers’ Workshop
Summer Reading Prep
-Discussed common summer reading problems
-Built solutions to those problems
Math Workshop
Extending Multiplication and Fractions
-Played racing fractions
-Gathered data and identified fractions related to the data
-Graphed the data on a pie chart
Science
Structures of Life
-Learned about inherited and acquired traits
-Determined whether traits were inherited or acquired
And that's a wrap! Definitely an emotional day for me. It was a pleasure working with your children for the past 180 days and watching them learn, make mistakes, and grow. They are ready to take on fourth grade! I wish you all an incredible summer... Thank you.
--Jill
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Hello to all on the last Friday of the school year!
We had a wonderful week together. The Storrs Library came to Center to discuss their Summer Reading Program. Students were sent home with a bookmark in their Weekly Folder with important dates for the program. We also celebrated our fifth graders this week. Congratulations to the fifth graders in our 3B family: Brooks Bernd, Anya Bladen, and Henry Downey!
Here is a peek at our last week together in third grade:
Monday - Cardinal Spirit Day - Hat Day!
Tuesday - Third Grade Spirit Day - Beach Day.. Bring your towel, sunglasses, and wear your summer gear!
Thursday - Cardinal Spirit Day - Wear Red to School
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
-Reviewed the y to i spelling rule
-Completed our spring spelling inventory
-Practiced pluralizing words
Readers’ Workshop
Poetry
Read Alouds: Nancy's Mysterious Letter
-Learned that all the parts of a poem work together to make meaning
-Learned that readers of poetry ask the same questions of their prose reading as they do of poems
-Analyzed the last lines of poems for meaning
-Considered the ideas and images in a poem to infer the poem’s theme
-Reflected on the poems we read
Writers’ Workshop
Poetry
-Helped our readers create mind pictures by comparing something ordinary to something it has never been compared to before
-Used revision strategies from other genres of writing to revise our poems -Crafted titles for our poems
-Published our class poetry anthology
Math Workshop
Extending Multiplication and Fractions
-Identified fractions on a ruler
-Explored egg carton fractions
-Worked on spiral skills
Enjoy the weekend,
--Jill
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Happy Friday!
We had a fun-filled field day today at Center! I was in awe of the sportsmanship, praise, and JOY I witnessed. It was wonderful to see. Thank you to all of our parent volunteers that supported our athletes through each event. We ended the day by attending the second grade egg drop... And then relaxing in the AC!
A couple of reminders:
Third Grade's Got Talent - Reminder that videos are due to me by Monday (6/5). I will then create an iMovie to present to students to celebrate the end of our year together.
Biography Book Report - Students will present their completed slideshows to their classmates next week. I encouraged friends to practice their presentations with you at home over the weekend. Please click here for the schedule.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Reviewed the y to i spelling rule
-Practiced writing words with the y to i spelling rule
-Learned how to mark up words with the y to i spelling rule
Readers’ Workshop
Poetry
Read Alouds: Nancy's Mysterious Letter
-Realized that poems make us see everyday things in a new and different way
Writers’ Workshop
Poetry
-Thought about the meaning we want to convey with our poems
-Discovered rhythm and meaning in our writing by breaking up sentences to create poetry (line breaks)
Math Workshop
Extending Multiplication and Fractions
-Solved multiplication stories and equations
-Built arrays for one-by-two digit multiplication problems
-Learned the standard algorithm for multiplication
Enjoy the weekend, thank you all for everything,
--Jill
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Good afternoon to all on this beautiful Friday,
We had an unforgettable week together in third grade. Yesterday, we traveled back in time and explored Old Sturbridge Village. We had a wonderful time and the weather could not have been better! Extending so many thanks and praise to our incredible chaperones: Katie Baillargeon, Megan Downey, Cece Gadelhak, Carl McManus, and Alan Vibber!
A few things for you:
Biography Book Report - Thank you for your support at home with the project. Notes were due Wednesday, and students began creating their slideshows in technology with Mrs. Giuggio. They will present their completed slideshows to their classmates the week of June 5th. Please click here for the schedule.
Third Grade's Got Talent - I am so excited to see all of these talents in action! Videos are due to me by June 5th. I will then create an iMovie to present to students to celebrate the end of our year together.
Summer Learning/Fun Opportunity! - Our own Valerie Brown will be running a summer enrichment course; Cursive, Art, and Calligraphy! It will be offered two times in July: 7/10-7/14 from 10-12 and 7/24-7/28 from 8-10. Please let me know if you are interested in registering your child!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Completed our end of unit assessment
-Learned the y to i spelling rule
-Practiced writing words with the y to i spelling rule
-Learned how to mark up words with the y to i spelling rule
Readers’ Workshop
Poetry
Read Alouds: Nancy's Mysterious Letter
-Completed our spring iReady diagnostic
-Noticed the mood and poetic passages in prose
-Inferred the meaning of the passages we noticed
Writers’ Workshop
Poetry
-Learned that poets don’t wait until “revision time” to rethink their poetry
-Learned that poets see the world in a different way
-Wrote about ordinary things in an extraordinary way
-Worked with a partner to uncover the meaning of our poetry
Math Workshop
Geometry
Read Alouds: Spaghetti and Meatballs for All
Number Corner Focus: Calculating Products, Identifying Odd and Even Numbers
-Solved area and perimeter problems
-Identified fractions on a geoboard
-Created quilt blocks on the geoboard
-Identified fraction amounts on the quilt blocks we created
-Completed an end of unit check-in
Science
Systems of Life
-Analyzed the structures of a seed
-Created a scientific illustration of the structures of a seed
Wishing you all a fabulous long weekend,
--Jill
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Happy Friday to all,
We had a full week of learning in third grade. Friends put their best foot forward as they worked through the math MCAS. I am so proud of them for their efforts and for the work habits and strategies I observed. Next week, we head to Old Sturbridge Village! Please see below for our other happenings next week:
Biography Book Report - Students are to submit their completed Google Doc template to me in Google Classroom by Wednesday 5/24. If students are not able to complete a certain item on the template from the information provided in their book, they may consult a different source.
Third Grade's Got Talent - A beloved third grade tradition! Students were sent home with information about the project in their Weekly Folder and began brainstorming in class. Their Talent Selection Form is due back to me on Monday 5/22.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Learned about the schwa in an open syllable with i
-Marked up words with the schwa in an open syllable with i
Readers’ Workshop
Poetry
Read Alouds: Nancy's Mysterious Letter
-Learned that readers of poetry pay attention to the form, length, style, and the mood of poems
-Noticed the mood in the poems we are reading
-Used our word solving skills when we encountered unfamiliar words in the poems we are reading
Writers’ Workshop
Poetry
-Learned that poets write about what they observe
-Gathered observations
-Wrote poetry inspired by those observations
-Learned that poets pay attention to how things make them feel
-Captured feelings
-Wrote poetry inspired by those feelings
-Learned that poets sometimes begin with just a word or a phrase
-Wrote poems inspired by a word or a phrase
Math Workshop
Geometry
Number Corner Focus: Calculating Products, Identifying Odd and Even Numbers
-Reviewed geometry terms by playing Quizlet Live
-Completed our math MCAS
Social Studies
Longmeadow History
-Finished and shared our maps of an 1800's Massachusetts town
Have a great weekend,
--Jill
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Good morning to all,
We had a fun-filled week in 3B! We began the week with a class trip to the Book Fair and ended the week with our Walking Field Trip! A HUGE thank you to Tom Bladen, Cece Gadelhak, Chera Hunter, and Dan Salazar for joining us! Here is what is coming our way next week:
Biography Book Report - Week 4 will begin Monday. Students will be expected to finish reading their book and begin typing their notes in their Google Doc template (templates are to be completed by 5/24).
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Practiced identifying the accented syllable in multisyllabic words
-Reviewed the "cry baby" spelling rule
-Reviewed open syllable exceptions
-Reviewed vowel consonant e exceptions
Readers’ Workshop
Biography
Poetry
Read Alouds: Nancy's Mysterious Letter
-Asked ourselves questions to make interpretations about our subjects
-Learned that the subjects of a biographies are icons (they represent something bigger)
-Wrote long about the bigger message of our subjects' story using the RACES strategy
-Read poetry
-Recorded noticings about poetry
Writers’ Workshop
Poetry
Read Alouds: Abuelito Who
-Learned that poets get in the mood to write after listening to what other poets have written
-Wrote poetry inspired by published poets
-Learned that poets are inspired by their own previous writing
-Wrote poetry inspired by our previous writing
-Wrote a copycat poem of Abuelito Who
Math Workshop
Geometry
Number Corner Focus: Calculating Products, Identifying Odd and Even Numbers
-Completed a Tangram challenge!
-Completed our spring iReady diagnostic
Social Studies
Longmeadow History
-Learned about the trades that would have been practiced in an old English settlement like Longmeadow
Enjoy the weekend! Wishing a happy Mother's Day to all of the moms and special women in our 3B family!
--Jill
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We had a great week together in third grade. A few updates as we head into the weekend:
Sturbridge Field Trip - Just a reminder that permission slips are due Monday 5/8. Chaperones were chosen at random this afternoon, and have been informed. Thank you to all who volunteered! If you were not selected, and are still able to join, please feel free to drive up and meet up with us!
Biography Book Report - Week 3 will begin Monday. Students will be expected to work towards finishing their book and continue to take notes on their subject.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
-Learned about the schwa in an open syllable with a
-Built words words with the schwa in an open syllable with a
Readers’ Workshop
Biography
Read Alouds: Nancy's Mysterious Letter, The Girl Who Thought in Pictures, Maya Lin
-Extended our learning about the time and place in which our subjects lived
-Taught our classmates about the subjects we have been reading about using visuals
-Learned that readers don’t just learn about a person’s life story, they see a bigger message in the story
-Identified themes present in biographies
Writers’ Workshop
Narrative Nonfiction
-Transformed basic sentences into descriptive sentences to engage their readers
-Chose the most suspenseful part of our stories and added craft moves to stretch out the moment
-Used a narrative checklist to make final revisions on our stories
Math Workshop
Multiplication, Division, and Area
Geometry
Number Corner Focus: Calculating Products, Identifying Odd and Even Numbers
-Completed our end of unit assessment
-Built polygons out of toothpicks
-Constructed quadrilaterals on Geoboards
-Classified quadrilaterals
Social Studies
Longmeadow History
-Learned that William Pynchon bought the land that is now Longmeadow from the Agawam tribe
-Discovered the important connection beavers had to our town's location and history
Have a great weekend,
--Jill
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Happy weekend to all,
I hope you are enjoying the weekend. We welcomed friends back to a full week of learning! We were disappointed the weather did not cooperate Thursday morning for us to enjoy our walking field trip (we will be in touch soon about the new date!). However, we were fortunate to engage in a presentation by Melissa Cybulski of the Longmeadow Historical Society about Longmeadow's history.
Biography Book Report - Reminder that students will choose their biography for the project by Monday (5/1). Next week, their job is to read and take notes. I will be posting the notes template on our Google Classroom on Monday.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
-Discussed the importance of noticing and speaking up about hurts
-Discussed empathy
-Shared personal experiences related to showing empathy
Word Study
-Spelled multisyllabic words
-Marked up multisyllabic words
-Learned the "cry baby" spelling rule
-Wrote words with the cry baby spelling rule
Readers’ Workshop
Biography
Read Alouds: Nancy's Mysterious Letter
-Drafted and revised the main ideas of our biographies
-Extended our learning about the time and place in which our subjects lived
Writers’ Workshop
Narrative Nonfiction
-"Made" the setting of our narrative nonfiction stories using makerspace materials
-Described the setting of our narrative nonfiction stories using sensory details
-Drafted our narrative nonfiction stories
Math Workshop
Multiplication, Division, and Area
Number Corner Focus: Collecting Fractions of an Hour
-Wrote our own multiplication and division story problems
-Solved sharing and grouping problems
-Completed our division checkpoint
-Calculated area
Social Studies
The First People of Massachusetts
Longmeadow History
-Presented our end of unit projects
-Learned the meanings of the historic symbols of homes we see in Longmeadow
Enjoy the rest of the weekend,
--Jill
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Hello to all,
Lots of rosy cheeks coming in from recess these past two days! We enjoyed a full week of learning together. Today, members of the Longmeadow Fire Department came to speak to students about fire safety (very appropriate guests for Super Hero day!).
In your child's Weekly Folder is a permission slip for our annual Walking Field Trip. Students will complete a scavenger hunt around the town green to extend their learning of our town's rich history. The trip is free of charge. There is not a limit on the number of chaperones we can have join us, so if you are interested in leading a group please let me know.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Readers’ Workshop
Read Alouds: Nancy's Mysterious Letter
-Noticed the setting and time period of biographies and how it is important to the story
-Learned that biography readers organize their ideas into categories
-Took notes while reading biographies using boxes and bullets
-Determined the main idea of our biographies
-Revised/adjusted those main ideas as we read
Writers’ Workshop
Narrative Nonfiction
-Explored published narrative nonfiction books
-Identified the elements of narrative nonfiction writing
-Collected story ideas using the SWBST summarizing strategy
Math Workshop
Multiplication, Division, and Area
-Learned about multiplication and division fact families
-Solved division story problems
-Completed our multiplication and division checkpoint
Social Studies
The First People of Massachusetts
-Wrapped up learning about the first people of Massachusetts
-Began creating our end of unit projects to display our learning in creative ways
ENJOY THIS BREAK with your family and friends,
--Jill
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Good morning,
This week students completed the ELA MCAS. All friends worked SO HARD! I am beyond proud of them for their efforts.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Readers’ Workshop
Read Alouds: Nancy's Mysterious Letter
-Tracked our subjects up and down the story mountain
-Reviewed supporting character roles
-Examined our subjects relationships with secondary characters and their influences
-Completed the ELA MCAS
Writers’ Workshop
Writing About Reading
-Analyzed an engineering text set
-Developed a theory about engineers
-Defended our thinking using evidence from each text
Math Workshop
Multiplication, Division, and Area
-Solved multiplication and division story problems
Social Studies
The First People of Massachusetts
-Learned about the life's journey of Squanto
Wishing you a wonderful long weekend and a Happy Passover and Easter to all who celebrate!
--Jill
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Good afternoon,
It was nice to be back for a full week of school. Next week, on Wednesday and Thursday, students will take the ELA MCAS. Students have been thoughtfully discussing and practicing using strategies for maintaining stamina during lengthy assignments and responding to reading. Please click here for MCAS family resources.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
-Watched a video to learn about the Green Club's Do One Thing challenge
-Chose one thing we can each do for the environment
-Recorded our one things on a "DOT"
Word Study
-Built multisyllabic words
-Broke apart multisyllabic words
-Marked up multisyllabic words
Readers’ Workshop
Read Alouds: Nancy's Mysterious Letter, Nelson Mandela
-Learned that biography readers call on all they know about character
-Observed what our subjects say and do
-Developed a theory about our subjects based on our observations
Writers’ Workshop
Read Alouds: The Mysteries of Harris Burdick
Writing About Reading
-Completed a RACES or Story Mountain challenge!
-Constructed a story based on a page from The Mysteries of Harris Burdick
-Shared our stories with our classmates
-Practiced using the MCAS tools on practice test questions
Math Workshop
Multiplication, Division, and Area
Number Corner Focus: Collecting Square Feet
-Connected multiplication and division using groups of four (Our crew chose Kit-Kats as a model)
-Built arrays
-Solved real world multiplication and division story problems
Social Studies
The First People of Massachusetts
-Learned about the challenges the Pilgrims faced their first winter in Massachusetts
-Began to learn about the relationship the Pilgrims had with the Wampanoag tribe
Enjoy the weekend,
--Jill
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Happy Friday to all!
Thank you all for such a wonderful week. I enjoyed sitting down and sharing insights with one another and celebrating your child's growth so far this year... Looking forward to the months ahead.
On Wednesday, students participated in a Safe Roads presentation. Members of the Longmeadow Police Department presented to students and shared strategies they can use to make our roads safer. My husband and I have already been hearing some of the "I statements" learned at the presentation from our fourth grader... Perhaps you have too!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Completed our end of unit assessment
Readers’ Workshop
Read Alouds: Nancy's Mysterious Letter
Writers’ Workshop
Writing About Reading
-Discussed the similarities and differences between an athlete and a test taker
-Practiced using the tools we will be able to use while taking the MCAS
-Learned about the four different types of test questions (QAR)
-Analyzed constructed response questions and decided whether we would answer by using the RACES strategy or by writing a story
Math Workshop
Fractions and Measurement
Number Corner Focus: Collecting Square Feet
-Placed fractions on the number line
-Used fractions to determine distances
-Identified fraction amounts using pattern blocks
-Broke shapes up into equal parts
-Completed our end of unit assessment
Social Studies
The First People of Massachusetts
-Began learning about the Pilgrim's journey across the Atlantic
Have a great weekend!
--Jill
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Hello to all and happy St. Paddy's day!
What a week! It was wonderful to see so many of you at Helping Hands on Wednesday. It felt so good to welcome back such a beloved Center tradition. Thank you to our own Cece Gadelhak for all of her work behind the scenes!
We ended the week with a special presentation to celebrate the end of our persuasive writing unit. Anne-Marie and I were blown away by their passion for their topics, and their confidence while presenting. Many thanks to our community members that joined us in our audience - Mrs. Brown, Ms. Vigna, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Hutton, and Dr. O'Shea.
Students were sent home this afternoon with a review packet for our upcoming math assessment. We will complete our assessment on Friday, 3/24.
I am looking forward to discussing your child's progress at conferences next week.
Please click here to review your scheduled time.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Practiced our keywords, letters, and sounds
-Mapped sounds
-Wrote words that end with the /it/ sound
Readers’ Workshop
Fables, Myths, Legends
Read Alouds: Nancy's Mysterious Letter, The Serpent and the Eagle
-Generated ideas for our own fables
-Drafted our fables
-Shared our fables
-Wrote long about the lesson learned in The Serpent and the Eagle using the RACES strategy
Writers’ Workshop
Changing the World: Persuasive Speeches
-Shared a small moment from our snow day
-Rehearsed our speeches
-Presented our speeches to community members
Math Workshop
Fractions and Measurement
Number Corner Focus: Collecting Square Feet
-Reviewed unit fractions
-Compared and ordered unit fractions
Social Studies
The First People of Massachusetts
-Compared the seasons and how they affected the Wampanoag way of life
-Discovered how Wampanoag hunted and grew their foods
-Learned about the importance of trading
Have a great weekend,
--Jill
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Hello to all,
It was a difficult week for staff at Center as we celebrated the life of one of our own. All I can say is how grateful I am for your children. They kept me laughing and smiling all week. Thank you.
I am looking forward to discussing your child's progress at conferences in a couple of weeks.
Please click here to review your scheduled time.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Wrote words with schwa
-Wrote words that end with the sound /it/
Readers’ Workshop
Fables, Myths, Legends
Read Alouds: Nancy's Mysterious Letter, Tops and Bottoms, Little Red Riding Hood
-Made inferences about what the authors of our stories value
-Reflected on whether we agree or disagree with the lessons taught in our stories
-Reviewed fables
-Took notes on the key elements of fables
Writers’ Workshop
Changing the World: Persuasive Speeches
-Transferred our speeches onto index cards
-Rehearsed our persuasive speeches
Math Workshop
Fractions and Measurement
Number Corner Focus: Collecting Square Feet
-Solved multistep measurement problems
-Reviewed unit fractions
-Compared and ordered unit fractions
Social Studies
The First People of Massachusetts
-Learned that the Wampanoags' daily life was greatly impacted by the seasons
-Defined the native word - wetu
-Explored how a Wampanoag home was built
Have a great weekend,
--Jill
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Hello to all,
We had a great week together! Two highlights were beginning our Build A Story workshop (thank you to our PTO for making this wonderful program happen for us!) and celebrating Read Across America Day on Thursday. Thank you to Hunter for representing 3B as our Rockin' Reader!
In a few weeks, we will come together for March conferences. Please click here to review your scheduled time. Please also note that evening conferences will be on Wednesday evening this time around. If you are in need of a different time, no worries at all, we will work together to find a more convenient time to meet. Looking forward to our conversations!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Tapped and mapped words that end in -et
-Tapped and mapped words with the schwa
Readers’ Workshop
Fables, Myths, Legends
Read Alouds: Nancy's Mysterious Letter, Tops and Bottoms
-Made connections between characters in traditional tales and characters in modern fiction
-Wrote long about our connections using the RACES strategy
-Made inferences about what is important to the authors of traditional literature
Writers’ Workshop
Changing the World: Persuasive Speeches
-Continued drafting our speeches
-Drafted a section of our speeches where we speak directly to our audience
-Drafted the conclusions of our speeches
Math Workshop
Fractions and Measurement
Number Corner Focus: 1/2 of a dollar, Collecting Square Feet
-Solved measurement story problems
-Solved multistep measurement story problems
Science
Force and Motion
-Read about and discussed the work of an engineer
Social Studies
The First People of Massachusetts
-Began learning about the Wampanoag Native American Tribe
Enjoy the weekend,
--Jill
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Happy Friday!
We had a lovely week together in third grade. The highlight was of course celebrating Valentine's Day together. We visited the studio, created beautiful artwork, exchanged valentines, and enjoyed some extra recess. A huge thank you to Elaine Mann for joining us and for sharing her creativity!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Tapped and mapped words that end in -et
-Completed symbol imagery exercises
Readers’ Workshop
Fables, Myths, Legends
Read Alouds: Nancy's Mysterious Letter,
-Noticed the ways characters talk and act
-Noticed patterns in the way characters talk and act
-Used those patterns to describe our characters
-Wrote long about our descriptions using the RACES strategy
Writers’ Workshop
Changing the World: Persuasive Speeches
-Determined the research, facts, and personal stories we would like to include on our speeches
-Chose words that sound right and evoke emotion
-Drafted our speeches
Math Workshop
Fractions and Measurement
Number Corner Focus: Collecting 1/4 of a dollar and 1/2 of a dollar
-Estimated, measured, and compared mass
-Measured liquid volume
-Completed our time checkpoint
-Estimated, measured, and compared length
Science
Force and Motion
-Investigated the start position of wheel and axle systems we constructed
-Constructed a system that could perform a task using magnets
Wishing you all a wonderful winter break and many, as I overheard a student say, "wake up slow days"!
--Jill
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Hello to all on this beautiful Fri-yay!
We had a great week together in 3B. Save the Date! We are heading to Sturbridge Village on 5/25! Students were sent home with a Save the Date in their Weekly Folder. If you are interested in chaperoning, please fill out the bottom of the sheet and return it to school with your child!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Built words with -et
-Marked up words with -et
Readers’ Workshop
Fables, Myths, Legends
Read Alouds: The Ants and the Grasshopper, Nancy's Mysterious Letter (thank you Aubrey for the recommendation!)
-Learned that myths have unique characteristics
-Used our understanding of traditional literature to make predictions about the characters and the events in the story
-Summarized The Ants and the Grasshopper
-Made inferences
Writers’ Workshop
Changing the World: Persuasive Speeches
-Gathered all we knew about the topics of our persuasive speeches
-Conducted research on our topics to strengthen our evidence
-Organized and categorized our evidence
-Made our speeches more persuasive by showing what we were saying (not telling)
Math Workshop
Fractions and Measurement
Read Alouds: Biggest, Strongest, Fastest
Number Corner Focus: Collecting 1/10 and 1/4 of a dollar
-Practiced telling time on a digital clock
-Practiced telling time on an analog clock
-Used an open number line to calculate elapsed time
-Measured mass
Science
Force and Motion
-Constructed a cart that could travel across our classroom
-Completed our force and motion quiz
Enjoy the weekend,
--Jill
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Good afternoon,
We had a joyful week in third grade. Two highlights were our informational text share with writers' in Mrs. Whitman's class and celebrating the 100th day of third grade!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
-Celebrated the 100 days of third grade!
Word Study
-Sorted words with the schwa
-Highlighted words with the schwa
Readers’ Workshop
Fables, Myths, Legends
Read Alouds: The Lion and the Hare, The Legend of Moshop, The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
-Learned about the elements of traditional literature
-Learned about the elements of a fable
-Learned about the elements of a legend
Writers’ Workshop
Changing the World: Persuasive Speeches
-Shared our informational texts with writers in 2W
-Analyzed persuasive speeches
-Listed problems we see in the world around
-Brainstormed possible solutions for those problems
-Developed a brave and bold thesis statement for our persuasive speeches
-Considered the audience of our speeches
Math Workshop
Multi-Digit Addition and Subtraction
Number Corner Focus: Collecting Hours and Minutes/Collecting 1/10 of a dollar
-Learned the standard algorithm of addition
-Learned the standard algorithm of subtraction
-Solved multidigit addition and subtraction problems
-Completed our end of unit assessment
Science
Force and Motion
-Built wheel and axle system
-Predicted the pattern of motion of the systems
-Read about patterns in motion
-Constructed a top that could spin for an extended time
-Drew a scientific illustration of our tops
Wishing you a wonderful (and hopefully warm and toasty!) weekend,
--Jill
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Happy Friday to all,
Students enjoyed a fun-filled week at Center! Many thanks to our PTO for organizing special presentations and surprises for our students throughout the week.
Report Cards were sent home with students this afternoon in their Weekly Folders. Please sign the envelope and return it to school with your child on Monday. I am beyond proud of the progress friends have been making towards end of the year expectations; they continue to build independence with navigating social situations, routines, and the third grade curriculum each day! SO MUCH to celebrate.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
-Created lanterns to celebrate Lunar New Year
-Enjoyed a performance from our fourth and fifth grade musicians
-Enjoyed an author talk from local author Christina Uss
-Participated in a "Mad Science" presentation
Word Study
-Reviewed vowel teams
-Marked up words with the schwa
-Tapped and mapped
Readers’ Workshop
Reading to Learn
Read Alouds: Gorillas
-Completed our unit post assessment
Math Workshop
Multi-Digit Addition and Subtraction
Number Corner Focus: Collecting Hours and Minutes
-Solved multi-step addition and subtraction problems
-Used rounding to determine if an answer was reasonable
Science
Force and Motion
-Read about motion
-Constructed a wheel and axle system that could roll down a ramp
-Observed the path our systems took while traveling down the ramp
-Added a variable to our systems to change the pattern of motion
Thank you to all for all you do, enjoy the weekend,
--Jill
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Good afternoon,
We had a short but sweet week in 3B. It was wonderful to see the sea of rainbow across our halls today! It definitely brightened up this dreary weather day.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
-Learned about Lunar New Year (Thank you Fanchi for adding to the discussion with your incredible knowledge!)
Word Study
-Completed our unit 4 assessment
-Learned about the schwa
-Built words with the schwa
-Marked up words with the schwa
-Completed our midyear spelling assessment
Readers’ Workshop
Reading to Learn
Read Alouds: Gorillas
-Wrote long about central idea using the RACES strategy
-Analyzed a Martin Luther King Jr. text set
Writers’ Workshop
Mini Unit: Play and Write
-Completed our winter reading iReady assessment
Math Workshop
Multi-Digit Addition and Subtraction
Number Corner Focus: Collecting Hours and Minutes
Read Alouds: The 329th Friend
-Represented multidigit numbers in expanded form
-Compared fractions of the same whole
-Solved multi-step elapsed time story problems
-Identified fractions on a blank number line
Science
Force and Motion
-Analyzed forces around us
-Discussed balanced vs. unbalanced forces
-Read about balanced and unbalanced forces
-Learned about motion
-Built a standard system (a paper airplane!)
-Added a variable to our systems that would affect the pattern motion
Have a great weekend... Wishing you all a happy Lunar New Year!
--Jill
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Happy Friday to all,
We had a wonderful week of learning in 3B. Highlights included our mini-unit in writers' workshop: Play and Write! I encouraged friends to share their poetry with you over the weekend for their Weekly Writing share... Prepare to be wowed!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
-Discussed, read, and learned about the life of Martin Luther King Jr.
Readers’ Workshop
Reading to Learn
Read Alouds: Gorillas, Over and Under the Waves
-Discussed the difference between expository nonfiction and narrative nonfiction
-Learned that readers use different ways of reading depending on if a nonfiction text is an expository text or a story
-Identified the central ideas of nonfiction texts
Writers’ Workshop
The Art of Information Writing
-Completed our informational texts
Mini Unit: Play and Write
-Visited the studio and then wrote poetry
-Observed artwork and then wrote poetry
-Played in the snow and the wrote poetry
-Completed a makerspace challenge and then wrote poetry
Math Workshop
Multi-Digit Addition and Subtraction
Number Corner Focus: Collecting Hours and Minutes
-Completed our three-digit addition and subtraction checkpoint
-Learned to play the game Round and Add Hundreds
-Reviewed expanded form
-Compared numbers using <, >, and =
Science
Force and Motion
-Learned about two invisible forces: magnetism, and gravity
-Observed magnetism and gravity in action through our floating paper clip investigation
-Explored magnetic force
-Observed the strength of magnetic force
-Made predictions about magnetic force
Enjoy the weekend,
--Jill
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Good morning,
Happy New Year! It felt so good to be back this week! It was wonderful to hear about all of your adventures over break. Friends also wrapped up their first Social Studies unit with Mrs. Miller this week. They are back with me for science next week where we will explore force and motion.
Lockers - It saddens me to report that students across the grade have been reporting that items have been disappearing out of their lockers. There has also been an instance of a note with an inappropriate message being placed in a locker. Mrs. Hutton has been working with specific students involved in order to try and put a stop to the issues.
We are currently working to build solutions so that students can maintain their independence as they travel to their lockers and/or the restroom throughout the school day. Mrs. Hutton is looking into getting locks for their lockers, but in the meantime we will be asking students to bring any decorations and personal items in their lockers home. The expectation will be that lockers will only be a place for outside clothing, backpacks, and lunch boxes. We know this news is difficult for many friends but feel it is necessary at the time in order to keep the focus on the great learning that is happening in our classrooms. As always, please reach out with any questions. I will be discussing this decision with students on Monday (a few have already been made aware).
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Identified the base word when presented with words with vowel suffixes
Readers’ Workshop
Reading to Learn
Read Alouds: Gorillas
-Learned about nonfiction text structures
-Identified the structure our nonfiction texts follow
-Completed our text structure quiz
Writers’ Workshop
The Art of Information Writing
-Completed a personal narrative on demand based on a small moment from holiday break
-Drafted a table of contents for our informational texts
-Learned that sentence fluency is the way in which writing sounds to the ear
-Revised our informational texts for sentence fluency
-Edited our informational texts
Math Workshop
Multi-Digit Addition and Subtraction
Number Corner Focus: Collecting Hours and Minutes
-Learned the "Constant Difference" strategy for subtracting multidigit numbers
-Learned strategies for solving subtraction problems on the number line
-Completed our subtraction work sample
Social Studies
Geography
-Developed our own wonderings of Massachusetts
-Used these ideas to create our own research questions
-Searched for answers in both a nonfiction text and digital resource
Enjoy the weekend!
--Jill
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Hello to all on this JOYFUL Friday!
We had a special week of learning and activity in third grade. We ended the week by celebrating the holiday season at our all school sing-along! Thank you all for your kindness and generosity this week. This has been an incredible start to the year and I cannot wait to create more memories with your children in 2023.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
-Discussed the importance of taking a reset break when your body needs it
-Performed our Happy New Year song at the holiday sing-along
-Played "Fortune Flip" - A game invented by Carl!
-Completed a holiday craft together
Word Study
-Divided multisyllabic words
-Added vowel suffixes to v-e words
-Added vowel suffixes to closed syllable words
Readers’ Workshop
Reading to Learn
Read Alouds: Gorillas
-Drafted and revised main ideas
-Taught our reading partners about the subject of our books using our boxes and bullets
-Learned that it is helpful for nonfiction readers to separate their perspective on a topic from the perspective of the texts they are reading
Writers’ Workshop
The Art of Information Writing
-Typed the drafts of our informational texts into Google Slides
-Learned that information writers include text features to enhance their writing
-Added text features to our informational texts
Math Workshop
Multi-Digit Addition and Subtraction
Number Corner Focus: Collecting Grams
-Completed our rounding and multi-digit addition checkpoint
-Reviewed subtraction strategies
-Solved multi-digit subtraction story problems
Social Studies
Geography
-Completed our Topographic maps - students are taking home!
-Learned some interesting facts about our state. Did you know Massachusetts’ name might have come from the Massachusett tribe, whose name can be translated to “near the great hill” or “near the range of hills.”
I wish you all the very best that the holiday season has to offer. Merry Christmas to all who celebrate and please enjoy every second of the break... See you all "next year" (I love that joke! ;)!
--Jill
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Happy rainy Friday to all,
We had a wonderful week together in third grade. I am looking forward to celebrating the JOY of the holiday season next week with friends as we head towards break.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Reviewed 1-1-1 words
-Reviewed v-e words
-Reviewed the rule for adding vowel suffixes to 1-1-1 words
-Reviewed the rule for adding vowel suffixes to v-e words
Readers’ Workshop
Reading to Learn
Read Alouds: Gorillas
-Reviewed text features
-Identified text features present in nonfiction texts
-Completed our nonfiction text features quiz
-Summarized nonfiction using boxes and bullets
Writers’ Workshop
The Art of Information Writing
-Researched how our animals adapt to the polar climate
-Drafted the adaptations paragraph of our informational texts
-Drafted the conclusion of our informational texts
-Drafted the introduction of our informational texts
Math Workshop
Multi-Digit Addition and Subtraction
Number Corner Focus: Collecting Grams
-Rounded to the nearest hundred
-Shared addition strategies
-Added three-digit numbers
-Used the RACES strategy to explain our mathematical thinking
Social Studies
Geography
-Learned about the geographical features of Massachusetts
-Started designing and creating our own topographic maps
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend and a happy Hanukkah to our Jewish families!
--Jill
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We had a wonderful week of learning in 3B. Highlights included our class trip to the Book Fair and our NetSmartz presentation on internet safety (from former Cardinals!). We also celebrated the end of our character unit with a debate on what type of animal the main character in Duck! Rabbit! is. Justice Bombardier had to be out unexpectedly today with a sick child, but will announce her verdict on Monday!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Reviewed vowel teams
-Reviewed r-controlled vowels
-Learned about the v-e exception ive
-Marked up v-e exceptions
Readers’ Workshop
Character Development and Theme
Reading to Learn
Read Alouds: Duck! Rabbit!, Gorillas
-Prepared text based evidence to defend our positions for our class debate
-Participated in our class debate
-Completed our unit post assessment
-Learned that nonfiction readers "rev up their minds" before reading
-Read text features to think about what a text will mostly be about
-Recalled prior knowledge and built expectations about topics
Writers’ Workshop
The Art of Information Writing
-Wrote about the arctic habitat as a class
-Researched the physical characteristics of our arctic animal
-Drafted the physical characteristics paragraph of our informational texts
-Researched the behavioral characteristics of our arctic animal
-Drafted the behavioral characteristics paragraph of our informational texts
Math Workshop
Introduction to Multiplication
Multi-Digit Addition and Subtraction
Number Corner Focus: Collecting Grams
-Reviewed for our unit assessment
-Completed our unit assessment
-Rounded numbers to the nearest hundred
-Rounded numbers to the nearest ten
Social Studies
Geography
-Analyzed a topographic map of Massachusetts
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Hello to all and happy December (HOW???)!
We had a fantastic week in third grade. One highlight was our full grade writing share to celebrate the end of our personal narrative unit! Friends will be coming home today with their personal narratives in their Weekly Folder... Lots to celebrate with your author at home!
Our collection for children in the care of the YWCA of Western Massachusetts Domestic Violence Shelter will continue next week. Thank you all for your generosity!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Read and marked up two syllable words
-Practiced dividing syllables
-Completed our Unit 3 test
Readers’ Workshop
Character Development and Theme
Read Alouds: Indian Shoes
-Took what we have learned about our characters and the lessons they learned to understand the bigger themes of the story
-Compared characters across books that somehow go together
-Noticed how characters in different stories face different problems, and how they react to them
-Compare lessons and themes across books
Writers’ Workshop
Crafting True Stories
-Participated in a grade-wide author share
-Completed our personal narrative on-demand assessment
The Art of Information Writing
-Analyzed published informational texts
-Brainstormed arctic animals we know a lot about
-"Tried on" animals they are more of an expert on
-Organized the facts we know about our animals into categories, noticing where the gaps are
-Completed research to fill in the gaps
Math Workshop
Introduction to Multiplication
Number Corner Focus: Unit Fractions, Collecting Grams
-Completed a class survey on our favorite book genres
-Used multiplication to analyze our survey data
-Completed a 3-Act Task on calculating area
-Solved story problems using multiplication
Social Studies
Geography
-Began learning about the six New England States.
-Located the New England States on multiple maps.
-Discussed the meaning behind "New" England.
Enjoy the weekend!
--Jill
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We had a joyful short week in third grade. Heading into this special holiday, I am filled with so much gratitude. I am grateful for your children and our partnership every day. Thank you.
Storytelling - This past week we have been discussing the art and importance of storytelling. As part of our work, I tasked students with interviewing a family member over our Thanksgiving break. We have reviewed the menu of options for questions in class. If students need a reminder of those options, I have posted the menu on our Google Classroom.
Holiday Gift Baskets - Our treasured Center tradition is back! This year we again have the opportunity to participate in collecting gifts for children in the care of the YWCA of Western Massachusetts Domestic Violence Shelter through the Center School PTO. Beginning on November 28th, we will be collecting unwrapped gifts for a 8-9 year old girl and a 8-9 year old boy. More information about the collection was sent home in your child's Weekly Folder.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
-Read and marked up closed syllable words
-Read and marked up vowel consonant e (King Ed) syllable words
-Read and marked up two syllable words with a vowel consonant e syllable
-Practiced dividing syllables
Readers’ Workshop
Character Development and Theme
Read Alouds: Indian Shoes
-Examined the lesson learned at the end of the story
-Looked closely at our characters to understand how their traits help them
-Noticed how a character has changed from beginning to end through lessons they have learned
Writers’ Workshop
Crafting True Stories
-Illustrated our personal narratives
-Participated in a peace train where we praised our friends for their hard work on their personal narratives
Math Workshop
Introduction to Multiplication
Number Corner Focus: Unit Fractions
-Completed a ratio table
-Solved related multiplication facts using array models
Social Studies
Geography
-Continued working on our world maps
Wishing you and your families a happy Thanksgiving!
--Jill
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We had a fantastic week of learning in 3B. I enjoyed kicking off the week by walking to school with so many of you to celebrate Ruby Bridges Day.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
-Discussed the word gratitude
-Shared stories that represent gratitude
Word Study
-Completed our Unit 2 quiz
-Learned about the story of King Ed
-Discussed vowel consonant e syllables
-Maked up vowel consonant e syllable
-Learned the brown owl spelling rule through a special presentation by our Reading Center friends
-Learned that s can say /z/ when it is added to a baseword or when it is in between two vowels (bugs, nose)
Readers’ Workshop
Character Development and Theme
Read Alouds: Dog Man, Indian Shoes
-Paid close attention to how the secondary characters in a story help the main character along his or her journey
-Noticed how the illustrations can help us understand the character
-Learned that near the end of a story, readers pay attention to how the main character is tested
Writers’ Workshop
Crafting True Stories
-Shared our personal narratives
-Identified the themes present in our friends' personal narratives
-Reflected on our gratitude stories by creating a writing product
Math Workshop
Introduction to Multiplication
Number Corner Focus: Unit Fractions
-Calculated the area (or product) of arrays
-Completed a doubling string using multiplication (if you know 4x4, then you know 8x4)
Social Studies
Geography
-Reviewed the continents and oceans of the world
-Learned cardinal directions on a compass rose
-Began creating our own world maps
Have a great weekend!
--Jill
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We had a fantastic week in 3B. Highlights included visiting Ms. Eaton's K-1 studio and learning from our fifth graders all about how we as cardinals will honor Ruby Bridges on Monday for Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
-Read and learned about Ruby Bridges
-Reader and learned about Veteran's Day
-Visited the K-1 studio
Word Study
-Wrote sentences with words that follow the 1-1-1 doubling rule
-Wrote sentences with words that break the 1-1-1- doubling rule
Readers’ Workshop
Character Development and Theme
Read Alouds: Dog Man
-Learned that characters move across a story in predictable ways
-Learned that readers expect characters to encounter problems in a story
Writers’ Workshop
Crafting True Stories
-Continued typing our small moment personal narratives
Math Workshop
Introduction to Multiplication
Number Corner Focus: Unit Fractions
-Created multiple strips using cubes
-Solved real life multiplication story problems using arrays
Science
Weather and Climate
-Constructed a water wheel
-Used our water wheels to do work
Social Studies
Geography
-Met Mrs. Miller and learned what it means to be a historian
-Began discovering how to locate our location on a world map.
Enjoy the extended weekend with your family and friends. To all of the Veteran's in our 3B family, THANK YOU for your dedication and service to our country.
--Jill
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What a week!!! We began by celebrating Halloween as a class with themed outdoor games... So many THANKS to Megan Downey, Cecilia and Kamal Gadelhak, Chera Hunter, and Abby Bernd for their creativity and the JOY they brought to our celebration.
I also want to thank you all for our productive and positive conversations about your children at November conferences. I hope you know and feel how grateful I am for your support and partnership. Looking forward to our year ahead.... Let's keep doing this!
Two Things:
1. Green Club! Valerie Brown is once again running Center's Green Club for friends in grades 3-5. Please click here for more info and to sign up!
2. Center School merch is available! Please click here to order by Monday 11/7.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Learned that 1-1-1 words that end in x break the doubling rule for 1-1-1 words (example: tax --> taxing as opposed to pop --> popping)
Readers’ Workshop
Character Development and Theme
Read Alouds: Dog Man
-Noticed patterns in a character’s behavior and used those patterns to make predictions
-Reflected on our work and set new reading goals
Writers’ Workshop
Crafting True Stories
-Analyzed the titles of published personal narratives
-Crafted a title for our personal narratives
Math Workshop
Introduction to Multiplication
Number Corner Focus: Unit Fractions
-Completed our multiplication checkpoint
Science
Weather and Climate
-Engaged in dissolving candy corn experiments
-Analyzed an image of a water wheel
-Read about how water is used to produce energy
Wishing you a wonderful weekend,
--Jill
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We had a great week together in 3B. We completed our first makerspace challenge of the year in science! A HUGE thank you to Chera Hunter for joining in on the fun!
Monday we will be celebrating the creativity and imagination of Halloween. Friends may wear their costume to school or bring it to school to change into before the parade. Our annual Halloween parade around the Green will begin at 2:00pm. We hope to see you there!
I am looking forward to meeting with you all next week at conferences! Please click here to view the sign up sheet. New this school year: Lunch will now be available to students on half days!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Learned about 1-1-1 words
-Learned that you double the final consonant of a 1-1-1 word before adding a vowel suffix
-Marked up 1-1-1 words with vowel suffixes
Readers’ Workshop
Character Development and Theme
Read Alouds: Other Words for Home, Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose
-Noticed patterns in the things our characters do again and again
-Used the patterns we noticed to develop a theory about our characters
-Wrote long about our theories by challenging ourselves to think deeper
Writers’ Workshop
Crafting True Stories
Read Alouds: Yo! Yes?
-Added salsa words to our personal narrative drafts
-Substituted "trash can words" for more specific words
-Added appropriate punctuation to our personal narrative drafts
Math Workshop
Introduction to Multiplication
Number Corner Focus: Liquid Volume
-Wrote multiplication equations for equal groups drawings
-Calculated real life measurements of sea creatures using picture models
Science
Weather and Climate
-Completed our weather and water quiz
-Read about extreme weather
-Participated in an extreme weather demonstration
-Constructed a model of a device that could stop a flood
Enjoy the weekend,
--Jill
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Good morning to all,
It felt SO GOOD to return to a five day schedule this week! Highlights included launching into new units of study in Readers' Workshop and Math Workshop and beginning the revising and editing process for our personal narratives.
November conferences will be held on 11/2 and 11/3. Please click here to sign up! Thank you to those that have signed up already!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Reviewed glued sounds
-Reviewed closed syllable exceptions
-Tapped, mapped, and marked up words
-Added suffixes to words to change their meaning
Readers’ Workshop
Character Development and Theme
Read Alouds: Other Words for Home
-Learned to RACES strategy for writing about reading
-Practiced using the RACES strategy
-Learned that readers get to know a character by noticing what they do or say
-Tracked our noticings in our Readers' Notebooks
Writers’ Workshop
Crafting True Stories
-Drafted the conclusions of our personal narratives
-Learned that writers tell the internal and the external story
-Jotted our thoughts, feelings, and reactions on our story mountains
-Added our thoughts, feelings, and reactions to our drafts
-Examined published personal narratives for parts that feel powerful
-Tried out some of the techniques in our drafts
-Learned about "salsa words" and "rice cake words"
-Highlighted examples of salsa words in our drafts
Math Workshop
Introduction to Multiplication
Number Corner Focus: Liquid Volume
-Analyzed an image of a pet store
-Wrote equations for equal groups found in the image
-Used multiplication to find the total amount of stamp collections
Science
Weather and Climate
-Filmed our weather reports in front of our very own green screen!
-Crafted our own Earth, Moon, and Sun models
-Mapped the average high temperature in Longmeadow using our collected weather data
-Learned about the three main climate zones
-Read about climate regions
-Recorded our noticings and wonderings about climate regions in our science notebooks
Enjoy the weekend with your families,
--Jill
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We enjoyed a fun-filled week together in 3B. A highlight was celebrating Jielong's birthday by completing a special craft he brought in for friends to enjoy!
November conferences will be held on 11/2 and 11/3. Please click here to sign up! Thank you to those that have signed up already!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
-Learned about the suffixes -less and -ful
-Reviewed closed syllable exceptions
-Built words with suffixes
-Marked up words with suffixes
Readers’ Workshop
Building a Reading Life
Read Alouds: Other Words for Home
-Created our own personal reading timelines
Writers’ Workshop
Crafting True Stories
-Noticed what Karen Hesse did to make Come on Rain! great
-Drafted the rising action of our personal narratives
-Determined the "heart" of our small moment personal narratives
-Drafted the climax of our personal narratives
-Learned about common themes found in literature
-Drafted the falling action of our personal narratives
-Identified the themes present in our small moment personal narratives
Math Workshop
Addition and Subtraction Patterns
Number Corner Focus: Liquid Volume
-Discussed strategies for subtracting two digit numbers
-Solved multi-step subtraction problems
-Completed our unit one post-assessment
Science
Weather and Climate
-Analyzed our weather data
-Wrote weather report scripts using the writing cycle
Have a great weekend!
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Hello to all and happy Fri-yay!
We enjoyed another short but sweet week in 3B. A few updates/reminders as we head into the long weekend:
Our Unit 1 math test is scheduled for Thursday, 10/13. Your child came home with a review packet in their Weekly Folder. Students are not expected to answer all of the questions in the packet. Thank you for your support at home as we prepare for the test.
November conferences will be held on 11/2 and 11/3. Please click here to sign up! Thank you to those that have signed up already!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Learned about the suffixes -er and -est
-Built words with suffixes
-Marked up words with suffixes
Readers’ Workshop
Building a Reading Life
Read Alouds: Other Words for Home
-Noticed when a text prompts us to ask questions
-Gathered information from texts to try to understand the authors' choices
Writers’ Workshop
Crafting True Stories
-Mapped out our small moment personal narratives on the story mountain
-Tried out multiple leads for our small moment personal narratives
Math Workshop
Addition and Subtraction Patterns
Number Corner Focus: Liquid Volume
-Decomposed three digit numbers
-Solved two digit addition problems
Science
Weather and Climate
-Learned that meteorologists expect certain weather patterns during specific seasons
-Observed meteorologists
Wishing you all a wonderful long weekend with your families,
--Jill
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We had a great week in third grade. A couple of favors to ask as we head into the weekend:
1. Conferences - Please click here to sign up for November conferences. Thank you to those that have signed up already!
2. Number Corner Supplies Needed - We will begin our October Number Corner on Monday! This month's Calendar Collector focus is liquid volume. We are in need of:
-SIX 1 liter bottles (clear or translucent)
-ONE quart size milk or juice carton
If you are able to donate an item to support the work of our mathematicians please let me know. THANK YOU!!!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Learned about morphemes
-Added the plural suffixes -s and -es to words to change their meaning
-Completed our fall spelling inventory
Readers’ Workshop
Building a Reading Life
Read Alouds: Other Words for Home
-Summarized using the SWBST strategy
-Worked with a partner to lift the level of our reading work
-Used context clues to make sense of figurative language
Writers’ Workshop
Crafting True Stories
-Made lists of turning points in our lives
-Transformed our "watermelon" ideas into "seed" ideas
-Chose a seed idea that we would like to take through the writing process
-Interviewed our writing partners to determine the reason why they chose their seed ideas
-Recorded our "whys" on a post-it to use as a reminder while drafting
Math Workshop
Addition and Subtraction Patterns
Number Corner Focus: Multiplication Models
-Discussed strategies for solving multidigit addition problems
-Completed a number talk
-Practiced using multiples of 10 to reach different totals
Science
Weather and Climate
-Tested our windvanes
-Used our weather data to predict typical weather
-Noticed patterns in the weather and used those patterns to develop theories
Enjoy the weekend... October here we come!
--Jill
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Hello and happy Fri-yay to all!
Thank you to all that attended Back to School Night last night. If you were unable to attend, or need a refresher on all things 3B, please click here to view the presentation. I am looking forward to a great year together!
Fall Conferences will be held on Wednesday 11/2 and Thursday 11/3, with evening options available on 11/3. Please click here to sign up. If you are in need of a conference time that is outside of the available slots, e-mail me and we will find a time that works for your schedule(s).
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Mapped closed syllable words
-Wrote closed syllable words
Readers’ Workshop
Launch
Read Alouds: Other Words for Home
-Completed our fall iReady diagnostic
-Learned that when readers make predictions they include details on how those things might happen
-Made thoughtful predictions as we read
-Learned that readers summarize for themselves and to discuss books with others
-Practiced summarizing our independent reading books
Writers’ Workshop
Writing Habits, Qualities, Process, and Identity Through Poetry
-Learned that Writers use checklists to edit their poems so that their writing is easy to read
-Practiced editing using our editing checklist
-Chose a poem to "make public" (publish)
-Made our own watercolor paper
-Published our poems on watercolor paper
Crafting True Stories
-Immersed ourselves in published personal narratives
-Recorded what we noticed and wondered about how the stories were written
-Generate ideas for true stories
Math Workshop
Addition and Subtraction Patterns
-Went on a scavenger hunt for lengths
-Added lengths
-Completed our fall iReady diagnostic
Science
Weather and Climate
Read Alouds: Come on Rain!
-Discussed the role of a meteorologist
-Began tracking the weather
-Read about how meteorologists track the weather
-Created our own windvanes
Wishing you all a wonderful long weekend and happy new year to our Jewish families!
--Jill
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Good afternoon,
We had a great week together in 3B. Friends were sent home today with their agendas, Weekly Folders, and Weekly Writing. Please continue to initial your child's agenda each night and sign the signature sheet in their Weekly Folders.
Looking forward to seeing you all next week at Back to School Night. The night is for adults only. I will be discussing all things 3B during two identical presentations; the first beginning at 6:00 and the second beginning at 6:45. No need to sign up!
In music, friends have been working with a student teacher from UMass Amherst! Please click here for a hello from Mr. Schneider and to learn a little bit about him.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
What is Peace?
-Learned about pep talks
-Discussed why pep talks are important
-Developed our own growth mindset mottos
Word Study
-Reviewed glued sounds
-Learned about closed syllable exceptions
-Built words with closed syllable exceptions
-Marked up words with closed syllable exceptions
Readers’ Workshop
Launch
Read Alouds: Other Words for Home
-Developed partnerships to support reading
-Learned that readers give themselves comprehension checks
-Thought about the "mindwork" our texts are asking of us
-Made thoughtful predictions while we read
Writers’ Workshop
Writing Habits, Qualities, Process, and Identity Through Poetry
-Learned that writers use sensory details to strengthen their writing
-Learned that writers include strong verbs in their word choice to paint a picture in their readers’ minds
-Learned that writers include inner thoughts to paint a picture in their readers’ minds
-Learned that writers include feelings by describing instead of naming
-Created a "six room" poem
Math Workshop
Addition and Subtraction Patterns
-Analyzed subtraction strategies
-Completed our addition and subtraction checkpoint
-Played subtraction bingo
Social Studies
Massachusetts Cities and Towns
-Created our passports
-Learned different ways to take notes
-Practiced taking notes using the boxes and bullets strategy
Enjoy the weekend,
--Jill
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Good evening and happy Fri-yay to all!
We had an incredible week together in 3B. I continue to feel that "cloud nine" feeling as we adjust to our classroom routines, build our classroom community as proud Peacebuilders, and begin to dive into our launch units.
Friends were sent home today with their agendas, Weekly Folders, and Weekly Writing. Please continue to initial your child's agenda each night and sign the signature sheet in their Weekly Folders. Also, please return your child's completed Health Form (sent home last week in the Weekly Folder) as soon as possible. Thank you to those that have returned them to school already!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
What is Peace?
-Learned about growth mindset
-Learned about the difference between growth mindset and fixed mindset
-Determined whether phrases represented a growth mindset or a fixed mindset
-Tapped out closed syllable words
-Built closed syllable words
-Mapped out closed syllable words
-Expanded "bare bones" sentences using descriptive words
Readers’ Workshop
Launch
Read Alouds: Other Words for Home
-Explored our readers' notebooks
-Reflected on times when reading was the best
-Reflected on time when reading was the worst
-Learned that great readers read books as if they are gold
Writers’ Workshop
Writing Habits, Qualities, Process, and Identity Through Poetry
-Brainstormed meaningful things
-Brainstormed meaningful experiences
-Drafted poetry
-Created a copycat poem of Me by Walter de la Mare
-Revisited published poetry and determined why it is published
-Learned about the six traits of writing
-Determined traits we need to include in our writing
-Revised our writing for those traits
Math Workshop
Addition and Subtraction Patterns
-Reviewed addition strategies
Have a great weekend,
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Good afternoon to all,
What an incredible week we have had together in 3B. It has been an absolute JOY getting to know your brilliant children. As I said to them this week, I feel like we were meant to be!
Friends were sent home with their Weekly Folders, Agendas, Writers' Notebooks to decorate (see yellow letter in Weekly Folder) and their Weekly Writing. Each week, students will choose a piece of writing to share with you over the weekend. I hope you find this routine meaningful!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
What is Peace?
-Analyzed artwork that was created to answer the question, What is Peace?
-Created our own artwork that answered the question, What is Peace?
-Analyzed our artwork
-Brainstormed a list of classroom expectations that would increase the peace in 3B
-Created our classroom promise
Word Study
-Reviewed that a syllable is a word, or part of a word, with one vowel sound
-Reviewed consonant digraphs
-Learned about the consonant trigraph tch
-Learned about the different ways to spell /k/ c, k, ck
Readers’ Workshop
Launch
Read Alouds: Alma and How She Got Her Name, Other Words for Home
-Reviewed choosing books using the five finger rule
-Practiced our independent reading routines
-Practiced our partner reading routines
Writers’ Workshop
Writing Habits, Qualities, Process, and Identity Through Poetry
-Discussed the habits of great writers
-Brainstormed meaningful people
-Brainstormed meaningful places
-Began collecting examples of rich language
-Drafted poetry
Math Workshop
Addition and Subtraction Patterns
-Created glyphs that share information about ourselves as mathematicians
-Represented classroom data on bar graphs
-Shared strategies for solving addition and subtraction problems
Wishing you a wonderful long weekend with your family and friends,
--Jill
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Good afternoon to all,
We had a great first day in Grade 3!
I am writing to let you know that beginning tomorrow, students will be coming home with an agenda notebook. Below is an outline of the homework assignments that may appear in your child's agenda throughout the year.
Agendas - Each night your child will be coming home with an agenda notebook. Students will be given time at the beginning of each school day to record homework assignments as well as reminders of upcoming events.
Because this is the first year students are introduced to agendas, support is given in the classroom in order to help students gain independence with the daily routine. It is each student’s responsibility to make sure that they have all items recorded in their agendas and that they bring the materials they need to complete the assignments home. I will be supporting students with these routines at school by checking their agendas each day. In addition, please check your child’s agenda daily at home. Having an adult initial your child's agenda is very important. It informs me that your child’s assignments and information in the agenda have been seen at home.
At the beginning of the year, your child may need reminders to return his or her agenda/assignments to school every day. I will be sure to provide reminders for students at school.
Longmeadow Elementary School’s Homework Guiding Principles may be found on our class website under the “Elementary Homework Guiding Principles” tab. With this initiative, we aim to put reading at the forefront of homework with the ultimate goal of fostering a love of reading!
Reading - Children will be expected to read at home daily and may choose texts that they enjoy. Students will be held accountable for their reading by sharing and discussing their texts in the classroom. (i.e. book talks, teacher conferences).
Fluency - Throughout the year, your child will be asked to practice fluency tasks at home in order to build fluency and automaticity in areas such as mathematics and word study.
Review/Study - As we continue throughout the year students will be given reviews/study guides to assist them in preparing for some of our third-grade assessments.
Creative Endeavors - Occasionally, a special project will be assigned related to our curriculum.
More detailed information will be provided about each of these homework components as we ease into our homework routine.
Weekly Folder - At the end of each school week students will be coming home with a blue Weekly Folder. Please read the contents of the folder and sign the enclosed signature sheet every weekend. Your child will return the folder to school on the first school day of the week. This folder is a good resource to promote meaningful conversation and praise for your child’s school experiences. I hope you find it to be a strong link between home and school!
I hope you all have a wonderful evening with your families, and please know that I am here if you need me. Call or email anytime!
All the best,
--Jill
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Aubrey B.
Tobin B.
Brynja B.
Crosby C.
Maggie D.
Hunter E.
Isabella G.
Quinn G.
Ryker G.
Greyson G.
Addie H.
Kathryn M.
Carl M.
Grady P.
Colin P.
Ty S.
Charles V.
Fanchi W.
Claire Z.
Jielong Z.
I cannot wait to see you all soon! Enjoy the rest of your summer!
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Dear Third Graders and Parents,
We would like to welcome all of you to Third Grade! Reading is such an important part of Third Grade. To keep skills fresh, we are asking that your child continue to read over the summer. We hope that you will have a summer filled with lots of reading and discussion about your favorite books! We can’t wait to share our favorite books with one another in the fall! Happy reading!
Grade 3 Supply List
Welcome to third grade! Below you will find a list of supplies for grade 3. Please bring them in on the first day of school.
*1 Pkg. 4 Expo brand dry erase markers (any color)
*1 4x6 headshot of your child
Have a Wonderful Summer!!
3rd Grade Team
“Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his deep and continuing needs, is good for him.” Maya Angelou
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What a week! We began the week with the return of our traditional field day. We had beautiful weather and friends had a blast participating in the events. Following field day, I was away from the classroom for two days while learning about our new math curriculum that is heading your way next school year.
Congratulations to our fifth grade cardinals on their graduation! Special shout out to those in our 3B family; Ryan Orszulak and Lorenzo Trotta!
It is WILD to think we are heading into our last week together. Looking forward to a fun-filled week as we head to the finish line of third grade. Here is a brief run-down of the week:
Monday - Business as usual
Tuesday - Wear red, white, and blue/Lunch together outside - if possible, bring lunch from home
Wednesday - Talent video viewing in the Community Room - I will send you a link to the video in next week's Week in Review!
Thursday - Board Game Day
Friday - All School Assembly - 11:30 dismissal
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Readers’ Workshop
Little Things Are Big: Making Meaning from Poems and Poetic Craft in Literature
Read Alouds: CeCe Rios and the Desert of Souls
-Synthesized all parts and elements of poems to consider meaning
-Read a prose chapter book to find language that makes us think of things in different ways
-Read the last lines of poems to determine meaning
-Worked on the spring iReady
Writer's Workshop
Poetry
-Wrote diamante poetry
-Wrote cinquain poetry
Math Workshop
Spiral Skills
-Solved equations with unknown parts
-Wrote equations to represent arrays
-Plotted fractions on a number line
-Completed the spring iReady
Social Studies
Massachusetts in the 18th Century
-Read and took notes about the events leading up to the American Revolution that took place in Massachusetts
-Read and took notes about key battles in the American Revolution that took place in Massachusetts
-Learned about the formation of our state government
-Learned about the formation of our national government
Enjoy the weekend... Day 180 here we come!
--Jill
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We had a busy, short, week in third grade! We ended the week by celebrating William's birthday with a special visit and read aloud from his dad. Thank you so much Mr. Case for joining us and for reminding us of such an important message!
As you know, Field Day will now take place on Monday. Please make sure your child wears his/her Field Day color and sneakers, has a labeled water bottle (the bigger the better!), and wears sunscreen. If you are NOT able to make it for our picnic lunch on the green at 11:30, please let me know by responding to this email.
Reminder: Talent videos are due on Monday. Please email or text them to me in a format that works for you. I will then put them together in an iMovie to present to friends.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Wrote words with consonant le syllables
-Learned about the consonant le exception -stle
-Wrote words with the consonant le exception
-Marked up words with the consonant le exception
Readers’ Workshop
Little Things Are Big: Making Meaning from Poems and Poetic Craft in Literature
Read Alouds: Love That Dog, CeCe Rios and the Desert of Souls
-Learned to use our word-solving skills when reading unfamiliar words in poetry
-Noticed the mood in poetic passages in prose
-Inferred the meaning of poetic passages in prose
-Created mental images while reading poetry
-Realized that poems may see everyday things in a new and different ways
Writer's Workshop
Narrative Nonfiction, Poetry
-Completed our narrative nonfiction pieces
-Published our narrative nonfiction pieces
-Crafted copycat poems inspired by mentor authors
-Crafted poems that capture a mood
Math Workshop
Spiral Skills
-Reviewed units of time
-Reviewed place value
-Compared numbers to the ten thousands
-Reviewed multiplication and division strategies
-Began our spring iReady
Science
Structures of Life
-Learned how joints and muscles help us move our bodies
-Analyzed a lizard skeleton - Thank you Catherine!
-Dissected an owl pellet
Social Studies
Massachusetts in the 18th Century
-Reviewed the events of King Philip's War and the French and Indian War
-Learned that in the 1770's colonists in Massachusetts were angered by a series of events they found unfair
-Analyzed British money - Thank you Luca!
Have a great weekend,
--Jill
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We had such a memorable week together in 3B. We began the week with our math MCAS. Friends worked very hard and were observed using many strategies, both mathematical and for maintaining stamina. I am very proud. Students had a BLAST at Sturbridge (we could not have had better weather!). THANK YOU to our superstar chaperones Molly Brown, Matt Cowles, Sarah Ferullo, Chris Orszulak, Danielle Pananos, and Clayton Schettler for joining us on the trip! Today, we learned about Storrs Library's summer reading program and celebrated Annabelle's birthday with a special read aloud from her mom... Thank you Mrs. Cowles for visiting!
As we approach the end of the school year, students will be celebrating what makes them unique with a special project. This afternoon in their green folders, students were sent home with a letter explaining the project. This weekend, students are expected to brainstorm a talent or hobby they would like to share with their third grade friends. We got the conversation started this afternoon while students were presented with examples from previous members of 3B!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Pluralized words with consonant le syllables
-Wrote words with consonant le syllables
Readers’ Workshop
Little Things Are Big: Making Meaning from Poems and Poetic Craft in Literature
Read Alouds: Love That Dog
-Recording what we notice and wonder while reading poetry
-Paid attention to the length, style, and mood of poetry
-Noticed a poem's mood
-Noticed the playful, inventive, or archaic use of language in poetry
Math Workshop
Explore Fractions
-Completed the math MCAS
-Learned about "King Gallon"
-Converted units of liquid volume
-Converted units of weight (pounds and ounces)
Science
Structures of Life
-Compared crayfish to other animals
-Learned about food chains
Enjoy the long weekend with your families and friends,
--Jill
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We had a fun-filled week together. We welcomed our crayfish "Cray Cray" to 3B. Friends took careful care of her as we observed and studied... I imagine Cray Cray is excited for a little break from us this weekend! Next week, friends will take the math MCAS and head to Old Sturbridge Village.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Added suffixes to words with consonant le syllables
-Wrote words with consonant le syllables
-Marked up words with consonant le syllables
Readers’ Workshop
Biography Book Clubs
Read Alouds: A Morning with Grandpa
-Learned that biography readers see a bigger message in a story
-Reviewed common themes found in literature
-Learned that the subjects of biographies are icons; they represent something bigger
Math Workshop
Explore Fractions
-Reviewed strategies for solving story problems
-Solved fraction story problems
-Completed our fractions quiz
-Reviewed the tools we are able to use on the MCAS
-Practiced solving sample MCAS problems
Science
Structures of Life
Read Alouds: Meet the Crayfish
-Analyzed the structure of a crayfish
-Learned about animal adaptations
-Analyzed the behaviors of a crayfish in its habitat
Have a great weekend and stay cool!
--Jill
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Hello all,
We had such a special week together in 3B. Thank you to everyone that was able to join us at our biography book report presentations. I was BLOWN AWAY by their presentations! Their confidence, their knowledge, their humor... They were incredible!
I also want to thank all of you for the kind, thoughtful, and generous messages (and goodies!) for Teacher Appreciation Week... I am filled with gratitude!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Learned about consonant -le syllables
-Built words with consonant -le syllables
Readers’ Workshop
Biography Book Clubs
Read Alouds: Watercress, 'Ohana Means Family, Fish for Jimmy, Cora Cooks Pancit
-Participated in student-led book clubs
-Prepared for our biography presentations
-Presented our biography book reports
Math Workshop
Explore Fractions
-Learned about equivalence
-Made equivalent fractions using fraction bars
-Created equivalent fraction rainbows
-Solved fraction word problems
-Plotted fractions greater than one on the number line
Science
Structures of Life
Read Alouds: Tops and Bottoms
-Analyzed seeds from different fruits
-Read and took notes about the life of a seed
-Learned about the function of the root and the shoot of a plant
-Pulled plants from the front of our school
-Analyzed the roots of the plants we pulled
-Learned and discussed the term inherit
Enjoy the weekend and the summery weather!
--Jill
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Good evening to all,
We had a great week together in 3B. Highlights included our class trip to the Book Fair and celebrating Jack's birthday! We also launched into our next unit of study in science. On Monday, we will be analyzing different seeds. If possible, please send a piece of fruit in with your child on Monday (not to be eaten!). Suggestions: An apple, bell pepper, cherry, kiwi, melon, tomato, etc. Thank you for your help!
Reminder: Friends will present their biography book reports on Thursday, May 12th in the Community Room beginning at 1:00pm... Hope to see you there!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Pluralized words using the -s/-es suffixes
-Added suffixes to words that end with the y suffix
Readers’ Workshop
Biography Book Clubs
Read Alouds: Eyes that Kiss in the Corners, The Rice in the Pot Goes Round and Round
-Participated in student-led strategy groups
-Completed our slideshows for our biography presentations
Writers’ Workshop
Narrative Nonfiction
Read Alouds: Abuelito Who
-Completed a copycat poem inspired by Abuelito Who by Sandra Cisneros
Math Workshop
Explore Fractions
-Used unit fractions to locate fractions
-Compared fractions on a number line
-Plotted fractions with different denominators on same number line
-Compared fractions using <, =, >
-Represented fractions greater than one
Social Studies
The Puritans and Massachusetts Bay Colony
-Celebrated the end of our unit by participating in 3B's first annual "Puritan Idol"
Science
Structures of Life
-Analyzed the structure of a lima bean
-Completed a scientific drawing of our lima bean
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend and a Happy Mother's day to all of the special moms in our 3B family!
--Jill
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Happy Fri-yay to all,
We're back! We had a fun-filled week in 3B. We explored Longmeadow history at our Walking Field Trip and even went back in time to learn directly from Sarah Storrs herself! Thank you to Molly Brown and Lauren Knacke for joining us and to Chris Orszulak for leading us through the Brewer-Young mansion.
Save the Date! 3B will present their biography book reports on Thursday, May 12th at 1:00pm in the Community Room. Students will prepare a slideshow and teach their audience about their subjects. We would love for you to join us!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Pluralized words using the -s/-es suffixes
-Added suffixes to words that end with the y suffix (ex: chilly --> chilliest)
Readers’ Workshop
Biography Book Clubs
Read Alouds: Koko's Kitten; Duke Ellington; Molly, by Golly: The Legend of Molly Williams, America's First Female Firefighter; A. Lincoln and Me; Finding Winnie
-Learned that biographies do not just tell the stories of famous people. They also teach information about the world.
-Noticed the setting of biographies and its importance to the story
Writers’ Workshop
Narrative Nonfiction
-Develop the main character of our stories by describing their traits and interests
-Identified craft moves from mentor authors of narrative nonfiction
-"Tried on" different craft moves while drafting
Math Workshop
Explore Fractions
Read Alouds: Spaghetti and Meatballs for All: A Mathematical Story
-Broke apart shapes into equal parts
-Represented fractions using cuisenaire rods
-Compared fractions with like denominators
-Compared fractions with unlike denominators
-Plotted fractions on the number line
Social Studies
The Puritans and Massachusetts Bay Colony
-Extended our learning of the Puritans and Massachusetts Bay Colony by exploring various texts
-Visited the "conversation station" to discuss topics related to the Puritans and Massachusetts Bay Colony
-Celebrated the end of our unit by participating in 3B's first annual "Puritan Idol"
Have a great weekend,
--Jill
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Hello to all on this beautiful Friday morning,
We had a fun-filled week in 3B. Boy does our crew know how to bring it on spirit days! We got spring break started early by wearing tourist/vacationer gear to school and enjoyed a picnic lunch together on the green.
Upcoming Field Trips:
1. Students were sent home with information about our traditional Walking Field Trip around the town green that will take place on Thursday 4/28. If you are interested in leading a group while assisting them with a Longmeadow history scavenger hunt, please join us. There is no cost for this trip so all that are interested are able to join!
2. We are heading to OSV on Thursday, 5/26. Most of you expressed interest in chaperoning - THANK YOU! Unfortunately, we can only have a limited number join us on the bus. Chaperones were chosen at random. Those that were chosen to chaperone have been e-mailed separately. If you did not receive an e-mail, please still consider joining us. In the past, parents have either followed the bus or met us at OSV.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Added suffixes to words with y
Readers’ Workshop
Biography Book Clubs
Read Alouds: Nelson Mandela, John Henry
-Tracked subjects' lives on the story mountain
-Reviewed the roles of supporting characters in narratives
-Examined the relationships between the subjects of biographies and secondary characters
Writers’ Workshop
Narrative Nonfiction
-Collected story ideas by jotting fiction story elements using the Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then strategy
-Developed the setting of our stories by describing its sensory details.
-Created an artistic representation of our settings using makerspace materials!
Math Workshop
Explore Fractions
-Learned that fractions show equal parts of a whole
-Broke apart shapes into equal parts
-Learned different ways to show fractions
-Analyzed our first names using fractions
Social Studies
The Puritans and Massachusetts Bay Colony
-Participated in center activities to extend our knowledge of Massachusetts Bay Colony
I hope you all enjoy a fun-filled spring break with your family and friends. Wishing all who celebrate a happy Easter and happy Passover!
--Jill
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Good afternoon,
What a week! I am so proud of our friends for all of the hard work they put into the ELA MCAS. It was amazing to see all of the strategies we have discussed in action... Lots of stretching, power poses, and RACES strategies! We also began student-lead small groups this week. Students submitted applications and prepared to teach a topic to their peers.
Biography Book Report Project Update - We are heading into "Week 2". Friends should continue reading their chosen book on a subject of their choice and adding to their notes template on Google Classroom.
Please see the message below from Mrs. Gauthier and Mrs. Capotosto for an update on our Kids Heart Challenge :
Kids Heart Challenge update:
To our 3rd and 4th grade families,
We are approaching the final week of our Kids Heart Challenge. This optional fundraising program has more than 90 of our students registered and over $17,000 has been raised for the American Heart Association.
The program deadline is Thursday, April 14th.
Click here to view our site:
Center Elementary Web Page
If you have not yet registered, please download the Kids Heart Challenge app or go to heart.org/KHC. Reminder that all donations will be done through the
app or website so we are not collecting cash or checks.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
With heart,
Mrs. Gauthier & Mrs. Capotosto
Physical Education Teachers
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Learned that whenever a suffix is added to a word that ends in y in an open syllable, the y changes to i before the suffix is added (carry --> carried)
-Learned that the y does not change to an i if the suffix begins with i (empty --> emptying)
-Built and marked up words with y and suffixes
Readers’ Workshop
Biography Book Clubs
Read Alouds: CeCe Rios and the Desert of Souls
-Completed the ELA MCAS
-Learned that biography readers call on all they know about character
-Observed how subjects act, speak, and interact with others
-Developed theories about subjects based on our observations
Writers’ Workshop
Narrative Nonfiction
-Read narrative nonfiction texts like writers
-Identified the elements of narrative nonfiction
Math Workshop
Polygons, Perimeter, and Area
-Used perimeter to solve for unknown side lengths
-Used area to solve for unknown side lengths
-Completed our area and perimeter quiz
Social Studies
The Puritans and Massachusetts Bay Colony
-Learned about slavery in Massachusetts Bay Colony
-Read about the Triangular Trade
-Traced the Triangular Trade Route on a world map
-Read about how the changes in Massachusetts Bay Colony led to growing towns and cities
-Learned about when Longmeadow or "the long meddowe" was settled
Have a great weekend,
--Jill
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Hello to all and Happy Friday,
We had a great week together in 3B. We celebrated the end of our Persuasive Writing Unit with a special share in the Community Room. I am very proud of our friends for their bravery (there were a lot of nervous jitters!) and for the passion they brought to their topics. Future world changers for sure! I would also like to extend a HUGE thank you to Mrs. Hutton, Mrs. Brown, and Nurse Erin for supporting our writers in the audience!
Students went home this afternoon with two important notices in their green folders:
1. Sturbridge Permission Form - Please sign and return to school ASAP. There is a cost for the trip. If you are in need of assistance with the cost, please do not hesitate to reach out to me or Mrs. Hutton. Our hope is for all friends to join us!
2. Biography Book Report Project - This weekend students will select a book on a subject of their choice. Over the next month, students will read the book, and collect information about their subject. We will celebrate their efforts with a special presentation for you all!
Please see the message below from Mrs. Gauthier and Mrs. Capotosto for an update on our Kids Heart Challenge :
Kids Heart Challenge update:
To our 3rd and 4th grade families,
Our Kids Heart Challenge is underway and we wanted to thank you for an incredible first week. This optional fundraising program kicked off and more than 60 of our students have registered and over $5,000 has already been raised for the American Heart Association.
The program will run until April 14th so there is still plenty of time.
Click here to view our site:
Center Elementary Web Page
If you have not yet registered, please download the Kids Heart Challenge app or go to heart.org/KHC. Reminder that all donations will be done through the
app or website so we are not collecting cash or checks.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
With heart,
Mrs. Gauthier & Mrs. Capotosto
Physical Education Teachers
Long one today! Thanks for hanging in... Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Wrote and marked up words where there is a schwa in an open syllable with i
Readers’ Workshop
Read Alouds: The Secret Soldier: The Story of Deborah Sampson, CeCe Rios
-Discussed the QAR (Question Answer Response) strategy
-Identified different types of questions using the QAR strategy
-Analyzed written responses
-Used RACES to respond to a nonfiction text
Writers’ Workshop
Changing the World: Persuasive Speeches, Petitions, and Editorials
-Practiced our persuasive speeches with a writing partner
-Rehearsed for our celebration
-Celebrated the end of our unit with a special share in the Community Room
Math Workshop
Polygons, Perimeter, and Area
-Calculated area and perimeter of rectangular shapes
-Calculated area and perimeter of nonrectangular shapes
-Broke apart polygons into equal parts
Social Studies
The Puritans and Massachusetts Bay Colony
-Compared the roles of Puritans in Massachusetts Bay Colony and the Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony
-Discussed the reasons why people migrated to Massachusetts in the 1600's
-Learned about the consequences of migration for the Native Peoples of the region
-Reviewed cardinal directions
-Mapped out Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay Colony on a gigantic floor map of Massachusetts
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend,
--Jill
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Good afternoon!
We had a wonderful week together in 3B. Thank you all for the meaningful conversations this week at conferences. I am very proud of all that your children have accomplished and will cherish the next few months we have together.
Please see the message below from Mrs. Gauthier and Mrs. Capotosto about our Kids Heart Challenge :
Hello 3rd and 4th grade families,
We wanted to let you know that our Kids Heart Challenge event will be taking place from March 29 - April 14 when your child has PE class. We want every student to live a heart-healthy lifestyle, and that can start by taking one of the American Heart Association’s Heart Challenges!!
Please click below on the Kids Heart Challenge link to our school web page to get started. We challenge YOU to sign up online today. It’s fun and easy, and just for registering, you receive a free Heart Hero wristband!!
Click here:
Center Elementary Web Page
Register by downloading the Kids Heart Challenge app or
go to heart.org/KHC. All donations will be done through the
app or website so we are not collecting cash or checks.
Collect donations online and earn thank-you gifts and badges.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
With heart,
Mrs. Gauthier & Mrs. Capotosto
Physical Education Teachers
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Wrote and marked up words where there is a schwa in an open syllable with i
Readers’ Workshop
Read Alouds: The Secret Soldier: The Story of Deborah Sampson
-Participated in our reading marathon!
-Retold a familiar story from the perspective of another character
Writers’ Workshop
Changing the World: Persuasive Speeches, Petitions, and Editorials
-Revised and edited our speeches using our Writing Checklist
Math Workshop
Polygons, Perimeter, and Area
-Created Perimeter People
-Calculated area and perimeter of rectangular shapes
Science
Motion and Matter
-Reflected on whether Oobleck is a solid or a liquid
-Created flowers and insects out of makerspace materials for Mrs. Brown's latest bulletin board
Social Studies
The Puritans and Massachusetts Bay Colony
-Compared the roles of Puritans in Massachusetts Bay Colony and the Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony
Enjoy the weekend!
--Jill
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Good evening to all,
We had an incredible week of learning in 3B! Special thanks to Jackie Garrett for joining us for a special read aloud this morning!
SAVE THE DATE: Grade 3 is heading to Old Sturbridge Village on May 26th! Students were sent home with a blue save the date form in their Weekly Folder. If you are interested in joining us and leading a group of amazing, energetic, and incredibly intelligent third graders from 3B through OSV, please fill out the bottom of the form and return it to school... Thank you! We are beyond thrilled to be able to bring this third grade tradition back.
Looking forward to meeting with you all next week at Parent Conferences. Please click here to review your scheduled time and let me know if any changes need to be made.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Wrote and marked up words with open syllable exceptions
Readers’ Workshop
Traditional Literature: Fables, Myths, and Legends
Read Alouds: The Secret Soldier: The Story of Deborah Sampson
-Continued learning about the tools that will be available to us when we take the MCAS
-Completed practice MCAS problems
-Learned different strategies to maintain stamina while working independently
-Read books of our choice on the green
Writers’ Workshop
Changing the World: Persuasive Speeches, Petitions, and Editorials
-Made our speeches more persuasive by providing examples
-Considered the effect we would like to have on our audiences
-Chose words to add to our speeches that sound right and evoke emotions
-Began transferring our drafts to index cards
Math Workshop
Polygons, Perimeter, and Area
-Created a geometry playground using parts of lines, angles, and polygons
-Reviewed our geometry terms
-Completed our geometry quiz
Science
Motion and Matter
Read Alouds: Bartholomew and the Oobleck
-Mixed solids and liquids
-Identified differences between mixtures and solutions
-Read and took notes about mixtures
-Created art from motion and mixtures
-Made oobleck
-Discussed whether oobleck is a solid or a liquid
WIshing you all a wonderful weekend,
--Jill
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Happy beautiful Friday afternoon to all,
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
Right Wrongs
-Recorded encouraging statements for friends to listen to when they are in need of praise or encouragement
Word Study
-Learned about open syllable exceptions
-Marked up words with open syllable exceptions
-Sorted words with soft c/g and hard c/g
Readers’ Workshop
Traditional Literature: Fables, Myths, and Legends
Read Alouds: The Shadow Prince
-Completed our fables
-Shared our fables with our classmates
-Shared our fables with friends in 3P
-Learned about the tools that may be used while taking the MCAS
Writers’ Workshop
Changing the World: Persuasive Speeches, Petitions, and Editorials
-Gathered all we knew about our topics
-Researched specific questions about our topics using KidzSearch
-Organized and categorized our reasons and evidence
Math Workshop
Polygons, Perimeter, and Area
-Learned about polygons
-Created polygon art with pattern blocks
-Completed various tangram challenges
-Learned about parallelograms
-Learned about the trapezoid
-Created quadrilateral kites
Science
Motion and Matter
-Created systems that could perform tricks involving magnets
-Drew scientific illustrations of our systems
-Defined a problem that could be solved with magnets
-Analyzed an engineering text set
-Made inferences about the engineering text set
-Developed a synthesis statement about the engineering text set
-Learned about mixtures and solutions
-Began analyzing different mixtures
Have a great weekend,
--Jill
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We had a joyful and fun-filled week in 3B. We learned strategies for staying safe online and celebrated Read Across America Day... Special thanks to Katie Waterman for joining us and sharing such a special read aloud! Friends also wrapped up Library this week by bringing in their favorite "stuffy." Next week, we will begin round two of P.E. Please remind students to bring in sneakers each day.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
Right Wrongs
Read Alouds: The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes
-Celebrated Read Across America Day
-Discussed how mistakes help us learn
-Learned strategies for keeping us safe online
Word Study
-Reviewed open syllables
-Learned that y will make the i sound in a one syllable, open syllable word
-Learned that if a two syllable word ends in the long e sound, we use the vowel y to say “e”
-Learned the soft sounds for g and c for reading
-Read nonsense words with c and g
Readers’ Workshop
Traditional Literature: Fables, Myths, and Legends
Read Alouds: The Shadow Prince, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, Ants and the Grasshopper
-Identified the lessons learned in traditional literature
-Learned that sometimes readers disagree with the lessons that the author is teaching
-Reviewed fables and took notes on key elements
-Mapped out a plan for our own fables
-Began drafting our own fables
Writers’ Workshop
Changing the World: Persuasive Speeches, Petitions, and Editorials
-Immersed ourselves in the genre of persuasive speech writing
-Made a list of things we would like to change
-Developed a thesis statement for our persuasive speeches
-Determined the audiences of persuasive speeches
-Learned strategies for addressing our audience directly
Math Workshop
Polygons, Perimeter, and Area
-Learned about lines and types of lines
-Formed lines on Geoboards
-Learned about parts of a line
-Created line art with watercolors
-Learned about angles
-Formed angles with our bodies
-Went on an angle scavenger hunt
-Named triangles
Science
Motion and Matter
-Built and tested tops
-Drew a scientific illustration of our tops
-Built a system that could roll across our classroom floor
-Changed something about our systems to make them travel a farther distance
-Investigated how the start position on a ramp affects distance
Enjoy the weekend,
--Jill
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Happy Friday to all!
We had a wonderful week of learning in 3B. We began the week by celebrating Valentine's Day... Special thanks to Mrs. Stec for her visit and for planning such a special, fun-filled, celebration for us!
Here is what we have been to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
Notice Hurts and Make Amends
-Discussed the importance of noticing hurts
-Discussed the importance of speaking up about hurts we have caused
-Practiced building upon the ideas of others during class discussions
-Celebrated Valentine’s Day
Word Study
-Reviewed 1-1-1 words
-Reviewed closed syllables
-Learned about open syllables
-Compared open syllables and closed syllables
-Learned how to mark up open syllables
-Combined open syllables with closed syllables and v-e syllables
Readers’ Workshop
Traditional Literature: Fables, Myths, and Legends
Read Alouds: The Shadow Prince, The Valentine Bears, Tops and Bottoms
-Developed theories about groups people based on the stories they told
-Analyzed the lessons learned in traditional literature
Writers’ Workshop
Changing the World: Persuasive Speeches, Petitions, and Editorials
-Finished drafting our opinion essays using the OREO strategy
-Typed our opinion essays on Google Docs
Math Workshop
Multiplication, Division, and Area
-Reviewed for our end of unit assessment
-Completed our end of unit assessment
Science
Motion and Matter
-Built and tested wheel-and-axle systems
-Observed our systems traveling down a ramp
-Made predictions about motion
-Built new systems
-Test our new systems
-Confirmed/adjusted our predictions based on the path our systems followed down a ramp
Wishing you all a memorable winter break with your children!
--Jill
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Good afternoon to all,
We had a great week together in 3B! Highlights included sharing our end of unit assessments in Social Studies (they were AMAZING!!!!) and celebrating the 100th day of third grade.
Next week, we will celebrate Valentine's Day as a class and take our end of unit test in mathematics. We will be reviewing for the test both in and out of school next week. If your child would like to begin reviewing over the weekend, I have put review tasks on Google Classroom (click here for a direct link).
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
-Celebrated the 100th day of third grade!
Word Study
-Built multisyllabic words
Readers’ Workshop
Traditional Literature: Fables, Myths, and Legends
Read Alouds: The Shadow Prince, The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig
-Noticed the way characters talk
-Looked for patterns in the way characters act
-Made connections between characters in traditional tales and characters in modern fiction
-Asked ourselves what can we learn about different cultures by reading traditional literature
Writers’ Workshop
Changing the World: Persuasive Speeches, Petitions, and Editorials
-Completed a shared opinion essay using the OREO strategy
-Chose a topic (position) for an opinion essay
-Began drafting an opinion essay using the OREO strategy
Math Workshop
Multiplication, Division, and Area
-Calculated the area of rectangles
-Wrote equations for story problems
-Analyzed story problems to determine whether to multiply or divide
Social Studies
First People of Massachusetts
-Presented our end of unit assessments!
Science
Motion and Matter
-Reviewed what a scientist does
-Observed what happens when magnets interact with other magnets
-Observed what happens when magnets interact with paper clips
-Completed a scientific illustration of our findings
-Discovered how the magnetic field is affected when more magnets are added
-Introduced the terms standard and variable
-Created a system (paper airplane!) and then made a change to the system to improve it (make it fly further!)
Have a great weekend,
--Jill
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I hope friends are enjoying the start of their extended weekend. We had a fun-filled week in 3B! We shared our informational texts with Mrs. Whitman's class, and celebrated Lunar New Year. Next week we will celebrate the 100th day of school together.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Built multisyllabic words with a schwa
-Marked up multisyllabic words with a schwa
-Learned that when -et is at the end of a multisyllabic word the e usually sounds like a short i
-Built words with -et
Readers’ Workshop
Traditional Literature: Fables, Myths, and Legends
Read Alouds: The Shadow Prince
-Learned that myths have unique characteristics
-Used our understanding of traditional literature to make predictions
-Made inferences in order to understand why characters feel the way they do
Writers’ Workshop
Changing the World: Persuasive Speeches, Petitions, and Editorials
-Celebrated the end of our unit by sharing our informational texts with Mrs. Whitman’s class!
-Immersed ourselves in opinion writing mentor texts
-Revisited our lists in our writers notebooks of things we feel strongly about
Math Workshop
Multiplication, Division, and Area
-Learned about the order of operations
-Solved expressions with more than one operation
-completed our division quiz
-Learned about area
-Practiced calculating area
Social Studies
First People of Massachusetts
-Learned about Lunar New Year
-Celebrated Lunar New Year
-Learned about the voyage of The White Lion in 1619
Enjoy the weekend,
--Jill
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Hello to all and happy Friday!
WOWOW!!! What a week our Cardinals had! Our amazing PTO sponsored an incredible week of activities for students. Special thank you to our own Melissa and Clayton Schettler for all of the hard work and love they put into the week. Friends were very grateful and were excited by all of the surprises that were thrown at them throughout the week.
Report Cards went home today. Please keep the report card, and sign and return the envelope. Thank you all for your continued support and partnership. I am very proud of the progress your children have made towards the end of the year standards.
Social Studies Assessments - Warning!!! I am trying something new! To assess our First People unit I have provided students with choices for how they would like to demonstrate their understanding of the content. I have reviewed the six choices with students in class. Students were sent home with the choice board, along with the summary sheet I will be using to determine their progress towards the standards we covered in the unit. The assessments are to be completed by Friday 2/4. Students do not need to work on their assessment at home (however A LOT of them said that they wanted to begin working on it this weekend... Snowy day activity??). I am thrilled friends are excited about the opportunity and look forward to seeing their finished products!
I apologize for the lengthy message... Thanks for hanging in! Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Built multisyllabic words with a schwa
-Marked up multisyllabic words with a schwa
Readers’ Workshop
Traditional Literature: Fables, Myths, and Legends
Read Alouds: The Shadow Prince
-Learned about the elements of a legend
-Read legends and identified the elements of the story that made it a legend
Writers’ Workshop
The Art of Information Writing
-Revised and edited our informational texts
-Published our informational texts
Math Workshop
Introducing Multiplication
-Completed our winter Math iReady assessments
-Completed a “3 Act Task” using our sugar cubes
Social Studies
First People of Massachusetts
-Continued our study of Tisquantum (Squanto), Massasoit, and Samoset
-Reviewed choices for our end of unit assessment
Thank you all, enjoy the snowy weekend!
--Jill
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Hello to all,
We enjoyed a wonderful week together in 3B. Next week, our incredible PTO will be sponsoring various activities for our Cardinals! We are hoping to keep the festivities a surprise, but I will need your help for a few of the planned events:
Tuesday 1/25 - Board Game/Puzzle Hour - Please send in a family favorite board game/puzzle for friends to enjoy!
Wednesday 1/26 - Hitchcock Center Visit: Animals in Winter - The program will take place outdoors (hats, coats, gloves please!).
**I am also hoping to complete an arctic habitat project with friends on Wednesday. If possible, please send in a box of sugar cubes with your child by Tuesday 1/25. If you are not able, NO WORRIES, I will do a count on Tuesday and take care of the rest. Thank you!
Lastly (for now! ), we are in need of coaches for our Girls on the Run program at Center!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
-Built words with a schwa
-Marked up words with a schwa
Traditional Literature: Fables, Myths, and Legends
Read Alouds: The Shadow Prince
-Completed our winter Reading iReady assessments
-Learned that traditional literature began as oral stories that were passed down for generations
-Immersed ourselves in traditional literature
-Learned about the elements of a fable
-Read fables and identified the elements of the story that made it a fable
The Art of Information Writing
-Typed our informational texts in Google Docs or Google Slides
-Created text features to enhance our informational writing
-Added our text features to our essays
Multiplication, Division, and Area
-Solved division story problems
-Solved missing part multiplication equations
First People of Massachusetts
-Engaged in a discussion about whether or not Columbus Day should be renamed Indigenous Peoples’ Day
-Compared and contrasted maps, paintings, and explorers from the Age of Exploration
Analyzed primary sources from the Age of Exploration
-Explored an infographic about “Life on the Open Seas”
-Read about the life of Tisquantum (Squanto)
Have a great weekend!
--Jill
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We enjoyed a full week of learning together in 3B. We celebrated the end of our nonfiction unit in Readers' Workshop and began typing our informational texts on our arctic animals.
When possible, please continue to send in makerspace materials! Friends have been having a blast with the challenges... They are such a creative bunch!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
-Learned that the sound a vowel makes in an unaccented syllable is called a schwa
-Practiced making up words with a schwa
Reading to Learn
Read Alouds: The Shadow Prince
-Used makerspace materials to show what we learned during our nonfiction unit
-Analyzed and made inferences while exploring a text set on Martin Luther King, Jr.
-Synthesized the text set on Martin Luther King, Jr. using the RACES strategy
The Art of Information Writing
-Drafted the conclusion paragraph of our informational texts
-Drafted the introduction paragraph of our informational texts
-Typed our informational texts in Google Docs or Google Slides
Multiplication, Division, and Area
-Used arrays to solve multiplication and division problems
-Solved division story problems
-Wrote division story problems
First People of Massachusetts
-Learned about why the Pilgrims traveled to North America
-Read about the Pilgrims' voyage on the Mayflower/Speedwell
-Learned about the challenges the Pilgrims faced in their new home
-Analyzed and made inferences about the Mayflower Compact
-Learned about the Pilgrims first contact with native leaders Samoset and Massasoit
Enjoy the long weekend!
--Jill
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Hello to all and happy Snow Day!
It was great to be back with friends this week as we kicked off 2022!
It is time for our Center School Mock Caldecott Contest! Mrs. Mulcahy developed the contest and has put together a virtual library of potential winners for you to enjoy at home with your child(ren). The books are read by us teachers and staff and you just click on the title to listen to the story... Happy reading!
Center School Mock Caldecott Contest: Read Alouds!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Wrote vowel-consonant- e words with syllables (hope --> hoping, hopeful)
-Read vowel-consonant- e words with syllables
-Wrote 1-1-1 words with syllables (hop --> hopping, hops)
-Read 1-1-1 words with syllables
Readers’ Workshop
Read Alouds: The Shadow Prince
-Learned that readers seek out central ideas behind the texts they read
-Identified the central idea of nonfiction texts
-Wrote long about central idea using the RACES strategy
Writers’ Workshop
-Collected facts about the adaptations of our arctic animals
-Drafted a paragraph on the adaptations of our arctic animals
-Collected facts as a team about the arctic habitat
-Drafted a paragraph about the arctic habitat
Math Workshop
-Completed our unit preassessment
-Learned about the relationship between multiplication and division
Social Studies
-Learned about the "3G's" of exploration
-Located North America, the Atlantic Ocean, and Europe on a map
-Traced the routes on of John Cabot, Bartholomew Gosnold, Giovanni de Verrazano, John Smith, Samuel de Champlain on map of North America
-Read and took notes on the explorers
-Reviewed the six New England states
-Compared a 17th century map of New England to a present day map of New England
Enjoy the extended weekend,
--Jill
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We had a joyful three day week in 3B. We celebrated the holiday season together and sang our hearts out at our annual sing-along! A huge thank you to you all for your generosity and ongoing support of me and your children.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
-Performed our Happy New Year Song at our annual sing-along
-Participated in a holiday craft with 3P
Word Study
-Practiced writing trick words in salt
Readers’ Workshop
Read Alouds: Ramona’s World, Magic Like That, The Electric Slide and Kai
-Read about celebrating Hanukkah and Christmas
-Discussed our holiday traditions
-Completed a holiday-themed inferring activity
Writers’ Workshop
-Completed a creative writing task on what a day living in a snow globe would be like
Math Workshop
-Solved real world multistep holiday problems
Science
-Made play snow
Wishing all who celebrate a very merry Christmas! I hope you all enjoy a fun-filled break with your family and friends. Looking forward to more laughter and joy with our crew in 2022!
--Jill
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We shared a wonderful week together in 3B. Next week, we will celebrate the holiday season with the return of our school-wide Holiday Sing-Along. Third grade will continue the tradition of singing the Happy New Year Song at the event. Please encourage your child to practice the song at home. Please click here for the link to the song and here for a copy of the lyrics. PARENTAL WARNING: YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET THIS SONG OUT OF YOUR HEAD!!!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Practiced adding suffixes to vowel-consonant-e words
-Practiced marking up multisyllabic words
-Reviewed 1-1-1 words
-Added suffixes to 1-1-1 words
Readers’ Workshop
Reading to Learn
Read Alouds: Oskar and the Eight Blessings, Ramona’s World
-Created a collage of nonfiction text features
-Learned about nonfiction text structures
-Identified the text structures of the nonfiction texts we read
-Complete our nonfiction text structure quiz
Writers’ Workshop
The Art of Information Writing
-Collected facts about the physical characteristics of our arctic animals
-Collected facts about the behavioral characteristics of our arctic animals
-Learned that information writers use transition words to link their facts together
-Learned that information writers begin their sentences in different ways
-Drafted paragraphs on the different characteristics of our arctic animals
-Extended our learning on arctic animal adaptations by completing an experiment on blubber
Math Workshop
Introducing Multiplication
-Reviewed for our end of unit assessment
-Completed our end of unit assessment
Social Studies
First People of Massachusetts
-Launched our First People of Massachusetts centers:
-Studied vocabulary related to the First People of Massachusetts
-Analyzed maps of native territories
-Analyzed statistics related to the First People of Massachusetts
-Analyzed primary sources from the First People of Massachusetts
-Watched videos to learn more about the First People of Massachusetts
-Engaged in conversations related to the First People of Massachusetts
Enjoy your weekend,
--Jill
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Good afternoon to all,
We had a great week together in 3B. We visited the book fair and enjoyed playing in the snow together after the first snowfall of the season! Thank you all very much for your generous donations to the YWCA. Your thoughtfulness will bring so much joy to families in need this holiday season.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Reviewed vowel teams
-Reviewed r-controlled vowels
-Learned about vowel-consonant-e syllable exceptions
-Learned how to mark up vowel-consonant-e syllable exceptions
-Learned about the -ive suffix
-Learned about pluralizing vowel-consonant-e words
Readers’ Workshop
Reading to Learn
Read Alouds: Ramona’s World
-Paused and made mini summaries using boxes and bullets as we read nonfiction
-Prepared to teach others about what we read using our completed boxes and bullets
-Taught our research partners about what we read
-Learned that nonfiction readers separate their perspective from the perspective of the texts they are reading
Writers’ Workshop
The Art of Information Writing
-Read nonfiction mentor texts like a writer
-Selected arctic animals as the subjects of our informational texts
-Listed out the facts we already know about our arctic animals
-Organized the facts we already know into sections or "categories"
-Began researching our arctic animal to fill in categories where we need more information
Math Workshop
Introducing Multiplication
-Solved problems involving arrays
-Learned about the Commutative Property
-Completed our end of section quiz
Social Studies
First People of Massachusetts
-Learned about the location, contributions, and notable people of the Mohican/Stockbridge tribe
-Learned about the location, contributions, and notable people of the Abenaki tribe
-Learned about the location, contributions, and notable people of the Massachusett tribe
-Learned about the location, contributions, and notable people of the Narragansett tribe
-Learned about the location, contributions, and notable people of the Wampanoag tribe
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend,
--Jill
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We had a fantastic week of learning in 3B! Highlights included celebrating Sam's birthday and a special visit from Mrs. Brown where listened to a Hanukkah tale!
Just a reminder that we will be collecting gifts for the YWCA all next week. Students were sent home last week with more information about our friends in need.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
Seek Wise People
Read Alouds: Simon and the Bear: A Hanukkah Tale
-Discussed the difference between tattling and reporting
Word Study
-Divided multisyllabic words
-Marked up multisyllabic words
Readers’ Workshop
Reading to Learn
Read Alouds: Ramona’s World
-Completed our unit preassessment
-Learned that nonfiction readers get ready to read by activating prior knowledge and setting expectations
-Completed a KWL chart as we read nonfiction
-Reviewed nonfiction text features
-Hunted for text features while we read nonfiction
-Completed our nonfiction text feature quiz
Writers’ Workshop
Writing About Reading
-Compared the main character of Balloons Over Broadway and the main character of Jingle Dancer
-Wrote about our comparisons using the RACES strategy
-Wrote about our guided reading books using the RACES strategy
-Completed our second reading letter
Math Workshop
Introducing Multiplication
-Wrote multiplication expressions for equal groups drawings, diagrams, and situations
-Completed our end of section quiz
-Arranged objects into arrays
-Drew arrays
-Matched arrays and equal group drawings
-Represented arrays with expressions
Science
Weather and Climate
-Read about how people use the energy of water
-Completed our end of unit quiz
Social Studies
First People of Massachusetts
-Learned about the pre-exploration location of the Nipmuc tribe
-Learned about the contributions of the Nipmuc
-Learned about notable Nipmuc leaders
Enjoy the weekend!
--Jill
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Good afternoon all,
We had a quick, fun-filled, week in third grade. We celebrated the end of our personal narrative unit with an author's share and reflected on what we are thankful for by creating poetry inspired by a mentor author.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
-Created a "wall of gratitude" in our classroom
Word Study
-Listened to the story of “King Ed”
-Reviewed long vowel sounds
-Reviewed how to mark up vowel consonant e syllables
-Built and marked up vowel consonant e words
Readers’ Workshop
Character Studies
Read Alouds: Balloons Over Broadway, Jingle Dancer
-Analyzed the main character of Balloons Over Broadway
-Analyzed the main character of Jingle Dancer
Writers’ Workshop
Crafting True Stories
Read Alouds: The Thanksgivings, Dear Sky
-Created a list of “trash can words”
-Replaced trash can words in our small moment personal narratives
-Illustrated our small moment personal narratives
-Participated in an author’s share with Ms. Pantuosco’s class
-Wrote thankfulness copycat poems
-Published our thankfulness copycat poems on handmade watercolor paper
Math Workshop
Introducing Multiplication
-Wrote multiplication equations with unknown parts
-Solved multiplication equations with unknown parts
Science
Weather and Climate
-Constructed waterwheels that could “do work” (lift or pull a load)
-Created a scientific drawing of our waterwheels
-Reflected on went well with our waterwheel designs
Wishing you all a happy Thanksgiving and restful extended weekend with family and friends! I am incredibly grateful for your children and our 3B family... Thank you all.
--Jill
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Good afternoon to all,
What an incredible week of learning, laughter, and creativity we shared in 3B! Highlights included a visit and read aloud by Bradley's mother to celebrate his birthday, a Makerspace activity in science, and our mock trial! While Justice Bombardier determined the character was a duck, I could not have been more proud of both sides for their phenomenal testimonies.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Practiced reading and writing words with suffixes
Readers’ Workshop
Character Studies
Read Alouds: Duck! Rabbit!, Ramona’s World
-Developed predictable debate questions about the characters in our books
-Prepared arguments for our mock trial using text based evidence
-Prepared counter arguments for our mock trial using text based evidence
-Participated in our mock trial
-Completed our unit post assessment
Writers’ Workshop
Crafting True Stories
-Finished typing our small moment personal narratives
-Developed our own top ten word list
-Added “salsa words” to our small moment personal narratives
Math Workshop
Introducing Multiplication
-Learned the difference between an expression and an equation
-Represented multiplication using equal groups and diagrams
-Discussed the different parts of a multiplication equation (factor, product)
-Wrote multiplication equations to represent equal group drawings and diagrams
Science
Weather and Climate
-Completed our weather and water quiz
-Observed how floods impact land
-Read about extreme weather
-Created a model of a device that could stop a flood
-Presented our models to our fellow engineers
Have a great weekend,
--Jill
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We had a very short but productive week of learning in 3B! Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Practiced adding suffixes to 1-1-1 words
-Wrote words with glued sounds
-Wrote words that include exceptions to the closed syllable rule
-Built words with wa and squ
Readers’ Workshop
Character Studies
Read Alouds: Indian Shoes, Ramona's World
-Compared characters across more than one text
-Compared themes across more than one text
Writers’ Workshop
Crafting True Stories
-Drafted the resolution (ending) of our small moment personal narratives
-Began typing our small moment personal narratives
Math Workshop
Introducing Multiplication
-Chose appropriate scales for our scaled bar graphs
-Reflected on the advantages and disadvantages of the scales we chose
-Answered questions about scaled bar graphs
-Solved one and two-step problems about data using addition and subtraction
-Completed our quiz on representing and answering questions about data
Science
Weather and Climate
-Created an earth, moon, and sun model
-Created a scaled bar graph using the data collected on our weather charts
-Analyzed a climate zone map
-Learned about the three main climate zones
-Read about the twelve different climate regions of North America
I hope you all enjoy the extended weekend with your families. I would also like to express my gratitude to all of the Veteran's in our 3B family. I am thankful every day for the sacrifices you have made in order to protect our freedoms.
Best,
--Jill
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Happy Fri-yay to all!
I want to thank you all for such wonderful, productive, conferences this week. I enjoyed the time we spent together discussing your incredible children and sharing insights... Looking forward to the rest of the year ahead!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Practiced building words with suffixes
-Wrote sentences with words with suffixes
Readers’ Workshop
Character Studies
Read Alouds: Indian Shoes
-Examined the lessons learned at the end of stories
-Noticed how the characters in our books changed from the beginning of the story to the end of the story
-Identified the themes present in our stories
Writers’ Workshop
Crafting True Stories
-Drafted the climax (most important part) of our small moment personal narratives
-Learned that personal narrative writers should show, not tell, details
-Drafted the falling action of our small moment personal narratives
-Identified themes present in our small moment personal narratives
Math Workshop
Introducing Multiplication
-Learned about scaled picture graphs
-Constructed our own scaled picture graphs
-Asked and answered questions about scaled picture graphs using mathematical language
-Represented data on a scaled bar graph
Science
Weather and Climate
-Created our own wind vanes
-Tested out our wind vanes
-Noticed patterns in our weather data
-Used the patterns we noticed to make predictions about the weather
-Developed theories about the weather using the patterns we noticed
-Learned about the four seasons
Have a great weekend,
--Jill
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Hello to all,
We had a fun-filled, activity-packed, week in 3B! We began the week by celebrating two of our friends' birthdays and ended the week by celebrating our imagination and creativity with fall-themed activities and the return of our annual costume parade.
I look forward to meeting with you next week to discuss your child's entry to third grade and set goals for the school year. Following this email, I will be sending out individual reminders of our scheduled meeting times along with a Zoom link if you chose to meet virtually.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
-Participated in fall-themed games on the green! (Thank you to Mrs. Stec and Mrs. Diamond for assisting with our activities!)
-Marched in our annual costume parade
Word Study
-Tapped and built words with glued sounds, digraphs, and blends
-Added vowel suffixes and consonant suffixes to 1-1-1 words
Readers’ Workshop
Character Studies
Read Alouds: Because of Winn-Dixie
-Learned that readers expect characters to encounter problems in a story
-Identified how the secondary characters in a story help the main character
-Noticed how illustrations help readers understand characters
-Observed how the main character in a story is tested near the end of a story
Writers’ Workshop
Crafting True Stories
-Learned that writers stretch out their small moment and tell the story in slow motion
-Drafted the rising action of our small moment personal narratives
Math Workshop
Introducing Multiplication
-Reviewed for our unit assessment
-Completed our first unit assessment
-Analyzed picture graphs and bar graphs
-Generated questions about the presented data
-Represented data on a bar graph and picture graph
-Solved addition and subtraction problems using the presented data
Science
Weather and Climate
-Learned about the role of a meteorologist
-Discussed the importance of tracking weather
-Read about the tools meteorologists use to measure weather
-Began tracking the weather in Longmeadow, MA
Wishing you a fun-filled weekend with family and friends and a joyful Halloween to all who celebrate!
--Jill
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Happy Friday to all!
We had a fabulous week in third grade! Next week, our math unit test will take place on Tuesday. Students coded their review packet to guide their at-home practice (green = good to go! yellow = need to practice at home red = ask Mrs. Bombardier). We will also be celebrating the creativity and imagination of Halloween on Friday 10/29!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Learned about 1-1-1 words (words with one syllable, one vowel, and one consonant after the vowel)
-Identified 1-1-1 words
-Added vowel suffixes to 1-1-1 words
-Added consonant suffixes to 1-1-1 words
-Practiced writing the up-down letters i, j, p, r, s in cursive
Readers’ Workshop
Read Alouds: Because of Winn-Dixie
-Wrote long about our character theories using the RACES strategy
-Used patterns we noticed about our characters to make predictions
-Reflected on our work and set new reading goals
-Noticed that characters move across a story in predictable ways
Writers’ Workshop
-Listed who was in our small moments
-Listed where the small moment happened
-Listed when the small moment happened
-Recorded specific details about our small moments using the five senses
-”Made” our small moments using makerspace materials
-Plotted our small moments on the story mountain
-Added our sensory details to the story mountain
-Learned strategies to hook our readers with quality leads
-Drafted the beginning of our small moment moment personal narratives
Math Workshop
-Subtracted multidigit numbers across zeros
-Learned the steps to being a problem solving superstar!
-Solved two-step story problems
Social Studies
-Practiced measuring distances on a map
-Learned and shared facts about Massachusetts
-Located the six New England states on a map
-Reviewed the capital cities of the six New England states
-Completed our New England states quiz
Enjoy the weekend,
--Jill
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Good afternoon all,
We had an exciting week in 3B! Students were thrilled to begin P.E. and we launched into two new units of study in Readers' Workshop and Writers' Workshop.
Next week, we will wrap up our math unit on multidigit addition and subtraction. Students will be sent home with a study guide on Monday (10/18) and complete their unit test next Friday (10/22). Students do not need to complete all of the practice problems in the study guide. I will be having students color code the guide on Monday during Math Workshop to help focus their at-home review. Students should focus their attention on the skills they need additional practice on.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Reviewed suffixes
-Reviewed second grade trick words
-Practiced writing words with suffixes
Readers’ Workshop
Read Alouds: Because of Winn-Dixie
-Completed our character preassessment
-Noticed how the characters in our books talk and act
-Noticed patterns in a character’s behaviors
-Studied our observations about characters
-Developed a theory about our characters
Writers’ Workshop
-Completed our personal narrative on-demand assessment
-Generated a list of memories based on thought prompts
-Learned that writers zoom in on a small moment
-Developed our own seed ideas for personal narrative writing
-Made our seed ideas more interesting by reflecting on how the moment made us feel and how we want our readers to feel
Math Workshop
-Discussed the relationship between addition and subtraction
-Subtracted multidigit numbers using the open number line strategy
-Subtracted multidigit numbers using the break apart method
-Subtracted multidigit numbers using the expanded method
-Subtracted multidigit numbers using the standard algorithm
Social Studies
-Reviewed continents and oceans
-Completed our continents and oceans quiz
-Learned the six states that make up New England
-Learned about the capital cities of the New England states
-Located New England states on a map
Have a great weekend!
--Jill
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Hello to all and happy Friday!
We had a productive week of learning in third grade! Thank you for your support at home as we rolled out our math fluency homework routine. We will continue with the routine next week (+10/-10), with a check-in on Friday.
P.E. starts next week! Please remind your child to bring sneakers and a water bottle to school each day. Also, Nurse Spear is distributing an extremely large number of masks each day! Please remind your child to pack an extra mask (or two!) in their backpacks in case they need a replacement.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Learned about the suffixes -ed, -s/-es, -er, and -est and how they change the meaning of base words
-Built words with suffixes
-Marked up words with suffixes
Readers’ Workshop
Read alouds: Hide and Seek Fog, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
-Learned about different types of figurative language
-Located extraordinary language in a variety of texts and translated this language into ordinary text
-Discussed author’s purpose
-Analyzed different types of texts to determine the author's purpose
-Created our own reading timelines to celebrate growth in our reading lives
Writers’ Workshop
-Added figurative language to our writing
-Revised and edited our writing by adding in strong verbs
-Completed a creative writing task where writers were asked to create their own candy!
Math Workshop
-Continued to practice our addition strategies to solve problems
-Solved word problems using addition strategies
-Completed our quiz on addition
Social Studies
-Located the continents on a map of the world
-Learned the continents and oceans songs
-Learned about our place in the world zooming in from big to small: Earth to Longmeadow
-Explored Google Earth
Wishing you all a wonderful long weekend with your amazing children,
--Jill
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Hello to all,
We had a fun-filled week of learning in 3B!
Students have been hard at work in Technology! As part of our current geography unit, students researched and reported on the seven continents. Please click here to see your future journalist in action... Can you guess the continent?
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Word Study
-Reviewed closed syllable exceptions
-Built closed syllable words with glued sounds, digraphs, and blends
-Wrote sentences with closed syllable words
-Learned to write the loop letter b, f, k in cursive
Readers’ Workshop
Read Alouds: Freckle Juice
-Drafted our first reading letter
-Learned that authors use extraordinary language (figurative language) to paint a picture in the minds of readers
-Analyzed texts for examples of extraordinary language
-Translated the extraordinary language we found into ordinary language
Writers’ Workshop
Read Alouds: Tiny, Perfect Things
-Practiced “writing up a storm” from our story maps by completing a quick write
-Learned that writers write inside a memory
-Constructed a fall sensory poem using observations collected from the green
-Published our sensory poems on Google Slides
Math Workshop
-Completed a rounding and place value quiz
-Reviewed the show all totals method for addition
-Reviewed the proof drawing strategy for addition
-Learned the standard algorithm of addition
-Practiced adding three digit numbers
Social Studies
-Learned about the compass rose
-Labeled and decorated our own compass rose
-Used a map key to determine the directional relationship between various locations
-Learned about map scale
-Used map scale to determine the actual distance between two points
-Created our own maps
Wishing you all a wonderful evening and weekend... What a PERFECT afternoon to support our fifth grade friends at the carnival!
--Jill
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Hello and Happy Fri-yay to all!
We had an incredible week of learning in 3B. Thank you to all who were able to attend Back to School Night last night! It was wonderful to be able to be back in person and share that time with you. For those that were not able to join us, you can find a copy of the slideshow presentation here and a link to our November conference sign ups here. I also sent home a few helpful handouts with your child.
Next Tuesday (9/28) is picture day! Please click here to order pictures.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
Read Alouds: No David!, I am Peace, Just a Mess, Enemy Pie
-Analyzed decisions made by the characters in our books
-Discussed strategies for responsible decision making
-Shared how we would respond to different problem-solving scenarios
-Learned how important a good night’s sleep is for our bodies and our minds
-Discussed how staying organized can help us do our best work
-Shared conflicts we have had with friends and siblings and how we chose to resolve those conflicts
Word Study
-Reviewed trick words from second grade
-Reviewed the “Floss Rule” for spelling
-Reviewed how to mark up words with a bonus letter
-Reviewed glued sounds
-Reviewed how to mark up words with glued sounds
-Learned that the vowel a makes the sound /aw/ when it follows the /w/ sound
-Learned about glued syllable exceptions
Readers’ Workshop
Read Alouds: Freckle Juice
-Used the SWBST strategy to write a written summary
-Completed the fall iReady reading assessment
-Used the BHH (Book, Head, Heart) strategy to summarize longer books
Writers’ Workshop
-Set up our own personal word walls in our Writer’s Notebooks
-Set up our third grade word wall in our Writer’s Notebooks
-Practiced using the tools to correct our spelling
-Learned the difference between a complete sentence and incomplete sentence
-Analyzed groups of words to determine if they were complete or incomplete sentences
-Learned that writer’s revise and edit their writing
-Practiced using our writing checklist
-Learned that writer’s use punctuation marks to show how a sentence should be read
-Practiced adding appropriate punctuation marks to sentences
-Learned that writers map out their ideas before they write
-Mapped out a story using a seed idea from our Writer’s Notebooks
Math Workshop
-Reviewed skip counting by 10s and 100s
-Rounded two digit numbers to the nearest 10
-Rounding three digit numbers to the nearest 10
-Used rounding to estimate reasonable answers
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!
--Jill
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Good afternoon to all,
We had a great week of learning in 3B! Students were sent home with their Chromebooks to charge, agendas, and Weekly Folders.
Thursday, 9/23, is Back to School Night! Classroom teachers will hold two (identical!) sessions that evening. Session 1 will begin at 6:00pm and Session 2 will begin at 6:45pm. In an attempt to keep our numbers small during each of the sessions, please click here to inform me of the session you are planning to attend... Looking forward to seeing you all there!
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
Read Alouds: The Dot, How Full is Your Bucket?
-Learned that all great things start from something small
-Created our own dots that represent ourselves as Peacebuilders
-Learned about how pep talks help motivate us when we are faced with a challenge
-Created our own pep talks
-Discussed how we can help fill other people’s buckets
Word Study
-Built words with /ch/
-Learned how to markup trigraphs and triblends
-Learned about the sound alike words know and no
-Wrote sentences with know and no
-Learned to write the loop letters e, h, l in cursive
Readers’ Workshop
Read Alouds: Chester’s Way
-Learned that readers create a movie in their minds as they read (visualizing)
-Sketched images that were created in our minds while we read in our Readers’ Notebooks
-Practiced making predictions before, during, and after we read just right books
-Learned that readers summarize the important details of a story
-Practiced summarizing using the SWBST (Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then) strategy
Writers’ Workshop
Patterns of Power Focus Phrase: I use nouns to show a picture of people, places, and things
-Brainstormed writing ideas for our Foot Maps
-Collected seed ideas for stories by collecting observations
-Brainstormed writing ideas by listing our dislikes
Math Workshop
-Used proof drawings to compare numbers
-Compared numbers using the number line
-Practiced rounding numbers using the number line strategy
Have a great weekend!
--Jill
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Good afternoon to all,
We had a short but very sweet week in 3B!
Students were sent home with their Chromebooks to charge, Weekly Folders, and agendas. Please sign and date your child's Weekly Folder even if the folder was brought home empty. Thank you for all of your support as we adjust to our homework routines.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
-Learned about what it means to have a growth mindset
-Compared growth mindset to fixed mindset
-Transformed fixed mindset statements into growth mindset statements
-Developed our own growth mindset mottos!
Word Study
-Reviewed how to spell the sound /k/
-Built words with /k/
-Learned about the trigraph tch
-Completed our fall spelling pre assessment
Readers’ Workshop
-Tracked our reading thinking using Post-it “codes”
-Interviewed our classmates to learn more about them as readers
-Learned strategies to check that we are understanding what we are reading
Writers’ Workshop
-Shared our decorated Writers’ Notebooks
-Brainstormed writing ideas for our Heart Maps
Math Workshop
-Completed our fall iReady assessment
-Reviewed place value
Have a great weekend!
--Jill
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Hello to all and happy Friday!
We had an AMAZING first week of third grade! Our crew is full of energy and personality, which are both ingredients for a fantastic school year!
Students were sent home with their Chromebooks, Weekly Folders, agendas, and blank Writer's Notebooks. Please remind your child to charge his/her Chromebook this weekend and be sure to check out your child's agenda and Weekly Folder.
Here is what we have been up to in each content area:
Peacebuilders
Read Alouds: Chrysanthemum, Tacky the Penguin, What Does Peace Feel Like?
-Observed student artwork that answered the question, “What is peace?”
-Created our own artwork showing what peace means to us
-Created a class pledge that we will follow to help us have our best year yet!
-Learned about our plastic bag initiative at Center
Word Study
-Reviewed short vowels
-Reviewed the six syllable types
-Reviewed closed syllables
-Reviewed the ways to spell /k/
-built words that end in /k/
Readers’ Workshop
-Chose “just right” books using the five finger rule
-Set goals for ourselves as readers
-Completed a reading interest survey
-Learned when to stop and jot to track our thinking as we read
Writers’ Workshop
-Wrote our hopes and dreams for third grade
Math Workshop
-Completed a “Me in Numbers” activity
-Completed our unit 1 preassessment
Wishing you all a wonderful extended weekend.. Happy New Year to our Jewish families!
--Jill
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Daphne B.
Bradley B.
Oskar B.
William C.
Annabelle C.
Luca D.
Joey F.
Lillian G.
Gillian G.
Sylvie H.
Mona K.
Emilia M.
Catherine O.
Sam P.
Evelyn S.
Gianluca T.
Jack W.
Maxx W.
I cannot wait to see you all soon! Enjoy the rest of your summer!
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Dear Third Graders and Parents,
We would like to welcome all of you to Third Grade! Reading is such an important part of Third Grade. To keep skills fresh, we are asking that your child continue to read over the summer. We hope that you will have a summer filled with lots of reading and discussion about your favorite books! We can’t wait to share our favorite books with one another in the fall! Happy reading!
Grade 3 Supply List
Welcome to third grade! Below you will find a list of supplies for grade 3. Please bring them in on the first day of school.
*1 Pkg. Ticonderoga pre-sharpened No. 2 pencils
*1 Pkg. 4 Expo brand dry erase markers (any color)
*1 4x6 headshot of your child
Have a Wonderful Summer!!
3rd Grade Team
“Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his deep and continuing needs, is good for him.” Maya Angelou
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Hailey A.
John A.
Will C.
Teddy C.
Avery C.
Henry D.
Victoria E.
Vinny E.
Grant G.
Charlie H.
Elana H.
Doug J.
Jack K.
Hazel K.
Daxton L.
Zoey L.
Liam M.
Brendan M.
Hunter P.
Ava S.
Ava S.
Shelby W.
I cannot wait to see you all soon! Enjoy the rest of your summer!
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Mrs. Bombardier's Third Grade Supply List
2020-2021
Welcome to 3B! Below you will find a list of supplies for Mrs. Bombardier's class.
Please purchase these before our first remote learning day (9/14)!
“Just Right” independent reading books. Click here to learn about how to find books that are “just right”!
Pocket tissues
Individual hand sanitizer
1 deck of playing cards
Pre sharpened pencils or mechanical pencils
1 box of 24 Crayola crayons OR a box of Crayola colored pencils sharpened
1 Pkg. 3x3-inch Post-it notes, 5 pad pack
Hope You Are Having a Wonderful Summer!!
