CLASSROOM NEWS

Welcome to Third Grade!!  This website is a resource to help you stay updated on all the amazing things we are doing in the classroom.  Please check back regularly for updates and photos.  I look forward to having a wonderful school year with your child.

Milford Elementary PTO families, 

We are holding a Read-A-Thon and we really need everyone to participate. If you have not already done so, please click on this link to activate your reader’s personal page:

https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/SAvJCK?utm=email

Activation takes less than a minute. Just by doing so you can help us meet our fundraising goal.

Thanks so much,

Milford Elementary PTO 

For the month of January, students have the choice of completing the "January Homework BINGO" or the "Book It January Reading Challenge".  Students can also choose to complete both!!

The Reading Goal for the "Book It Challenge" is to read for at least 20 out of the 31 days of December.

Both assignments are due on February 2, 2026.  Happy reading!!

What We Are Learning

Math- We have started Module 2 in math.  In this module, we will be learning how to:

• Tell and measure time to the nearest minute, and calculate elapsed time.
  
  

• Measure and estimate liquid volume and mass (in metric units: liter, milliliter, kilogram, gram).
  
  

• Round numbers to the nearest ten and nearest hundred.
  
  

• Add and subtract two- and three-digit measurements using the standard algorithm (for units of measure).

Phonics- This week in phonics, we are learning to read and spell closed, simple multisyllable words. 

Here are the patterns to practice this week: 

Closed Syllable- Closed syllable words have 1 vowel letter followed by 1 or more consonants, and the vowel sound is short. 

Closed, Simple Multisyllable- In a closed, simple multisyllable pattern word, each syllable follows the closed syllable pattern. There are two consonants between the vowels. 

Writing- In our narrative writing unit, students are becoming storytellers! We're focusing on crafting personal narratives—stories about real events from our own lives. Students will learn to:

• Plan and organize their stories using graphic organizers.
  
  

• Write engaging leads to capture the reader's attention.
  
  

• Develop characters with clear traits and motivations.
  
  

• Sequence events in a logical order.
  
  

• Use descriptive details to make the story vivid.
  
  

• Conclude with a meaningful ending.

Science- This week in science, we have begun our exciting WEATHER Unit! Students will be exploring key concepts such as the difference between weather and climate, how weather varies across different regions, and the science behind extreme weather events. We will also practice important hands-on skills, like reading temperatures on a thermometer.

This unit is a great opportunity for students to connect what they learn in class with the weather they experience every day. Encourage your child to observe the weather at home and discuss what they notice—it’s a fun way to reinforce learning!