Weekly Newsletter

🎉3rd Grade News -Friday, December 5th

💬 A Note from Your Teachers 

What a wonderful week of fun and learning! This past week, 3rd graders got quite creative as they took charge of their writing lives and crafted a pourquoi tale to answer the question: Why do polliwogs wiggle? We are so proud of the writing process practice that they have put into this first piece! Thus, we are so excited to see our writers expand on their learning and creativity in their second pourquoi tale we will begin drafting next week!  

Besides writing up a storm, our 3rd Graders also showed everything they know about finding the area of squares, rectangles and irregular shapes! Students took the Unit 6 test on Thursday, expect graded pieces to come home in Friday Folders next week. Also this past week, scientists dove into our Inherited Traits science unit. We analyzed traits amongst familiar fruits (i.e. how peaches are related to cherries, etc.).  Next week look forward to continuing our trait exploration amongst foods and animals!

Please see below for a message from our wonderful PTO:

Hello lovely Timnath families, 

You may or may not be aware that PTO provides 4 staff appreciation luncheons each year; 2 paid for and hosted by PTO and 2 provided and hosted by families. This December 10th will be a staff luncheon and we are asking families of 3rd-5th graders to help provide the luncheon items. 

Please take a look at this sign up link and consider volunteering to help make this another successful luncheon for the staff. The staff absolutely love this and look forward to these special events in their honor. 

Thanks in advance!

PTO

🔔 Reminders

• Please check backpacks and Friday Folders this weekend for graded work and other information.

• As winter approaches, please ensure your child comes to school dressed for the colder weather. To enjoy outdoor play in the snow, they'll need snow pants and waterproof boots. *If you need assistance finding winter gear, don't hesitate to reach out—we're here to help!

• We'd also like to remind you about our 3rd Grade Snack Policy. Please encourage your child to bring healthy snacks—no candy, cookies, or sweets, please! 

• For more updates on our activities, be sure to visit our Third Grade Website! It's filled with important information about all the exciting things happening in our classes.

• If you're active on social media, don't forget to follow Timnath Elementary on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and events. 

📅 Important Dates:

• December 18: DENS Meeting *wear your DENS t-shirts!

• December 19: Winter Parties & Schoolwide PJ Day! **More information about our party and a sign up will be sent out next week- be on the lookout!

• December 22- January 5: Winter Break

🎶Music Program Dates:

• February 17: Music Performance & Interactive Night! (Ziegele's Class) @ 5:30-6:00 in the Music Room

• May 12: Music Performance & Interactive Night! (Rayls's Class) @ 5:30-6:00 in the Music Room 

📚Thoughtful Tidbits:

• 20-30 minutes of independent reading a night in a book of your child's choice is highly encouraged 

• Keep encouraging practice of Fact Family Flashcards to increase Multiplication/Division Fluency!

Thank you for your continued support, and we hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Third Grade