3rd Grade News
November 9-13
This Week’s Highlights
Monday: Library, AR Tests
Tuesday: Computers, Math Test, Help Session/Jump Start
Memory: First Petition and Meaning
Wednesday: Veteran's Day Program--2:45
Memory: "How is God's name kept holy?" pt. 1
Thursday: AR Tests, Gym, Jump Start
Memory: "How is God's name kept holy?" pt. 2
Science Quiz
Spelling Test
Friday: Grandparent's Day, Chapel, Pep Session
Memory: "Nearer My God to Thee," v. 2
Classroom Happenings
Religion
Unit 3--Samuel Delivers a Message; Saul
*Remember, Moses interview projects are due on Tuesday. Extra credit projects are due Thursday.
Reading
We will continue reading the novel The Whipping Boy.
Language—Descriptive Writing
We will talk about using vivid language and organizing by location to write an effective descriptive paragraph. We are also working on a Thanksgiving writing project.
Math—L. 60-62
Subtraction Review; Measuring with Cups, Tablespoons, and Teaspoons; Writing a Part of a Set as a Fraction; Subtracting Multiples of 10
*Facts Focus: Subtracting from 10, Differences of 1
Social Studies—Unit 2
Geography and Landforms: Latitude and Longitude; Using a Landform Map
*Urban, Suburban, and Rural Postcards are due Friday.
Science—Connections in Ecosystems (Ch. 4)
Competition; Changing Environments; Review Lessons 1-4
Spelling Words—Lesson 11 (long /i/ spelled igh and y, short /i/ spelled i
still with his bright
might my why visit
picnic winter tight sight
fly sky
*pumpkin *lightning *recycle *nightmare
Homework: Write incorrect pretest words 3x, WS, textbook page 56 (Practice only!) and 57. (due Thursday).
Enrichment (Note: this is only for students who got 100% on pretest and is done in place of the week's unit): Choose 3 Long and 3 Short I words, write definitions for each, and use each in a sentence. Learn the words for Thursday!
Notes:
--Grandparent's Day is Friday. If your child's grandparent is coming, please return forms by Tuesday. Grandparents are invited to attend chapel, do some activities with their grandchildren, and eat lunch together (8:30-12:00)
--Afternoon activities for the students will include a faculty vs. 8th grade volleyball game and a pep session at 2:30.
--Thursday is Jersey Day, and Friday is Red, White and Blue Day (while still wearing chapel clothes!)
--Extra credit is due on Thursday. The trimester ends on Friday, and report cards will be sent home on November 20.
Miss Kaisler
812-968-9138 (before 9:00 p.m.)