February 2-6
Hello Parents and Students,
ANNOUNCEMENTS
GATE Testing: This week, 3rd graders will be taking the GATE test. The GATE test is a 3-part test that will be on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. These tests will be done on the computer in a similar format to the IABs we did last week. Students will be assessed in verbal reasoning (language and vocabulary), quantitative reasoning (math and patterns), and nonverbal skills (shapes and logic).
100th Day of School: We will be celebrating 100 days of school on February 4th! Students are welcome to dress up as a 100 year old for this day, but it is not required.
Valentine's Day: 3rd grade will be celebrating Valentine's Day on Friday, February 13th. We will be doing a craft and Valentine's themed activities throughout the day. In the afternoon, we will be doing a Valentine exchange. Teachers will be providing a bag that students will decorate to collect their valentines. Please do not send in a box.
Students do not have to participate in the exchange. If your child would like to participate in the exchange, we have 30 students total. Please ensure your child has a valentine to exchange with everyone. To help it run smoothly, we ask that students do not write who it is to and only write their name for who it is from.
OUR WEEK AT A GLANCE
Math: At this point, all students should master their multiplication facts x0-x8. Please make sure your child is practicing multiplication facts for at least 10 minutes a night. It is very important that they are fluent in multiplication facts as they continue their educational career. If you would like to print a set of flashcards, visit this site. We will continue with Module 4 this week, lessons 6-9. Module 4 focuses on polygons and area.
Reader's Workshop: Students will be engaging in centers this week that will involve independent practice, technology, small groups, and independent reading.
Writer's Workshop: We will begin our President research project this week. Students will be researching using credible sites and books. They will create a President poster in class and write an informational paragraph.
Studies Weekly: Students will be learning different themes of geography in week 6 of Studies Weekly this week.
P.E.: Please dress appropriately on Monday for P.E. every week.
REMINDERS
Return signed Weekly Blue Folder Tuesday, February 3rd
Daily 20 reading log due on Friday, with a parent/grown up signature
Sign communicator daily
House Shirts every Thursday
Hawk Spirit Day every Friday
Kindly,
Mrs. Palmer