Dear Families,
I hope that each of you had a wonderful spring break and that you were able to relax and have
some fun. I enjoyed having the time off to spend with family and friends. The weather was incredible, so I spent most of my time outside.
It is hard to believe that we are starting the final 9 weeks of the year. It seems to be going by so fast. Here is a look of what we will be doing this week :
Reading - we will continue to look at expository text. Our focus will be context clues to determine word meaning, main idea and summary.
Writing - we will continue to work on our expository piece that we started before break.
Math- we will begin looking at fractions.
Science- we will begin looking at animals and their adaptations.
Social studies - people who have changed communities
Homework- read nightly for 30 minutes Monday - Math review sheet
Tuesday : context clues sheet
Wednesday Fraction sheet
Thursday -complete sheet Plants and their food
UPCOMING EVENTS
Field trip forms - please make sure that your field trip forms are returned by Wednesday March 20th .Please make sure that on the waiver you initial each line please. If you are planning on attending the field trip with us, please bring your $20 to the Stunt Ranch and pay them there.
STAAR Parent Information Night -Tuesday March 19th at 6:30pm - Ms. Cini will be presenting information about the upcoming STAAR test and we will be available to answer questions.
March 25th report cards go home
March 26th - Explorer Excellence Awards 8:00am
March 28th - Field trip to Stunt Ranch
March 29th- No school
I hope that all of you have a wonderful week.
Ms. Derrington
Monday, March 18, 2013
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Feb 19-22
Hello Wonderful Families!
This weekend was beautiful and I hope everyone enjoyed the extra day off!
Today started our third grade bracelet sales and it will last until February 25th. Our class is scheduled to sale bracelets on Wednesday, 2/20.
Also we will be making landform maps out of flour and salt, but we need your help. If boys could bring a bag of flour and girls bring in 2 containers of salt, they will turn out wonderfully! We will be making them on Friday from 10:00-11:00. On Monday, February 25th we will be painting the landforms. So if you would like to come help, please let me know so that I can notify the front office that I am expecting you.
Thank you all for your continued support!
Have a great week!
Science & Social Studies—Landforms
Math— Multiplication Facts through 12, and 2-digit by 1-digit multiplication
Reading—Expository Text
Writing—Publishing Imaginative Stories
Tuesday—Volcanoes WS
Wednesday—Word Problems WS
Thursday—New York City’s Gem
Daily—Read for 30 minutes
This weekend was beautiful and I hope everyone enjoyed the extra day off!
Today started our third grade bracelet sales and it will last until February 25th. Our class is scheduled to sale bracelets on Wednesday, 2/20.
Also we will be making landform maps out of flour and salt, but we need your help. If boys could bring a bag of flour and girls bring in 2 containers of salt, they will turn out wonderfully! We will be making them on Friday from 10:00-11:00. On Monday, February 25th we will be painting the landforms. So if you would like to come help, please let me know so that I can notify the front office that I am expecting you.
Thank you all for your continued support!
Have a great week!
What we're learning this week:
Math— Multiplication Facts through 12, and 2-digit by 1-digit multiplication
Reading—Expository Text
Writing—Publishing Imaginative Stories
Homework for Feb. 19-22
Tuesday—Volcanoes WS
Wednesday—Word Problems WS
Thursday—New York City’s Gem
Daily—Read for 30 minutes
Monday, January 28, 2013
January 28-February 1
Hello from 3rd grade! I hope everyone is enjoying the month of January...it is flying by!
Reminders:
- School Spirit Day- Western Wear: Tuesday, January 29th.
- Science Fair is Thursday, January 31st. Science Fair is still in need of judges anytime between 10-3 on Thursday, please let me know if you are interested in volunteering.
- Early Release at 12:45 on Wednesday, February 6th.
- Valentine Party- Thursday, February 14th at 2:00
Saturday February 2- 9:30-11:30 Camp Gladiator Super Bowl Workout! This will take place at Zilker Park next to the volleyball fields. Free Event! Bring the entire family!
Our learning this week...
Reading: We are starting a new genre this week. We will be exploring traditional literature (fables, folktales, myths, and legends).
Writing: We will be beginning to write an imaginative story.
Science: We will wrap up our unit on the Solar System and begin a study of soil and our Earth's surface.
Math: We will continue to explore measurement using standard units.
Social Studies: We will be continuing our economics unit by making a product to sell. We will be making bracelets.
Thanks and have a wonderful week!
Ms. Derrington
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
January 22-25
Dear Families,
I hope that all of were able to enjoy the beautiful weather
over the long weekend. As much as we need the rain, I did
enjoy the beautiful sunshine this weekend.
We are heading into our third week of analyzing poetry.
This week, we will be working on inferring as we read
poems. In writing, we will continue to work on
writing our own poems and then selecting one or two
that we would like to publish. I hope to share a few
on this page.
In math, we will begin our study of measurement.
we will focus this week on linear measurement. We
will look at both customary and metric units of measurement.
In science, we will continue to look at the Solar System.
Students will do some research on planets and then
create a poster about their planet.
In social studies, we will continue to look at budgets, saving,
spending money and also scarcity and free enterprise.
Homework this week:
Reading 30 minutes each night and 60 minute on the weekend
Tuesday -read and answer questions - Sock Balls
Wednesday math - complete sheets pages 63-64
Thursday - read creative cooking and answer questions
Reminders:
Hoops for Heart - Students will be participating in PE this week.
Please consider making a donation to support this worthy
cause.
Science Fair : Science Fair night will be on Thursday
January 31,2013 from 5:30 -7:00pm. We are in need of
judges to judge student projects. If you are free anytime between
10am and 3pm on the 31st, we would love to have your help judging
projects.
Hope that all of you have a wonderful week.
Ms. Derrington
I hope that all of were able to enjoy the beautiful weather
over the long weekend. As much as we need the rain, I did
enjoy the beautiful sunshine this weekend.
We are heading into our third week of analyzing poetry.
This week, we will be working on inferring as we read
poems. In writing, we will continue to work on
writing our own poems and then selecting one or two
that we would like to publish. I hope to share a few
on this page.
In math, we will begin our study of measurement.
we will focus this week on linear measurement. We
will look at both customary and metric units of measurement.
In science, we will continue to look at the Solar System.
Students will do some research on planets and then
create a poster about their planet.
In social studies, we will continue to look at budgets, saving,
spending money and also scarcity and free enterprise.
Homework this week:
Reading 30 minutes each night and 60 minute on the weekend
Tuesday -read and answer questions - Sock Balls
Wednesday math - complete sheets pages 63-64
Thursday - read creative cooking and answer questions
Reminders:
Hoops for Heart - Students will be participating in PE this week.
Please consider making a donation to support this worthy
cause.
Science Fair : Science Fair night will be on Thursday
January 31,2013 from 5:30 -7:00pm. We are in need of
judges to judge student projects. If you are free anytime between
10am and 3pm on the 31st, we would love to have your help judging
projects.
Hope that all of you have a wonderful week.
Ms. Derrington
Monday, January 7, 2013
Welcome Back! Jan 7-11
Hello Wonderful Families!
I hope everyone had a relaxing break! I would like to say a huge THANK YOU for the lovely gifts and treats given to me during the holiday party. How thoughtful of you all! One last thank you goes out to the parents and family members that were able to attend our party. It was a success!
Today is the first day of the 3rd nine weeks and everyone starts off fresh and new. Below you will find important information and upcoming dates.
This week you will find reports of the December District Assessments in math, reading, and science. Please review the scores and reflection with your child and return it to school. Record any questions and concerns at the bottom of the page.
Reminders: Science fair is optional for 3rd graders, but if your child is interested in participating this year’s science fair, please attend Science Fair Research Night on Thursday, January 10th from 5:30-6:30pm. There will be sample projects displayed and teachers to provide answers for any questions about the science fair. If your child participates in the science fair, he/she will receive extra credit in my class for science and writing!
Sokikom now has e-mail parent reports. I will be sending those every Friday for you and your child to review their behavior for the week. These reports will look slightly different than the ones from the beginning of the year because it is a different program.
Report cards go home on January 14th. Explorer Excellence Awards will be on Tuesday, January 15th, at 8:00-8:30 in the cafeteria. Award invitations will go home this Thursday.
PTA Meeting will also be on January 15th at 6:30pm.
There will be NO SCHOOL on January 21st for MLK honor.
January 29th will be Western Wear for School Spirit Day.
January 31st will be the Science Fair.
Have a great week!
Science—The Sun and the Water Cycle
Math— 2-D and 3-D Figures
Reading— Poetry
Writing— Singular and Plural Nouns, Review of Contractions
Tuesday—A Great Catch
Wednesday—Begin 2D Shape Poster HW (Start today, due Jan.18)
Thursday—All Things Live Together
Daily—Read for 30 minutes and record in agenda
Have a fantastic Week!!
Lauren Derrington
I hope everyone had a relaxing break! I would like to say a huge THANK YOU for the lovely gifts and treats given to me during the holiday party. How thoughtful of you all! One last thank you goes out to the parents and family members that were able to attend our party. It was a success!
Today is the first day of the 3rd nine weeks and everyone starts off fresh and new. Below you will find important information and upcoming dates.
This week you will find reports of the December District Assessments in math, reading, and science. Please review the scores and reflection with your child and return it to school. Record any questions and concerns at the bottom of the page.
Reminders: Science fair is optional for 3rd graders, but if your child is interested in participating this year’s science fair, please attend Science Fair Research Night on Thursday, January 10th from 5:30-6:30pm. There will be sample projects displayed and teachers to provide answers for any questions about the science fair. If your child participates in the science fair, he/she will receive extra credit in my class for science and writing!
Sokikom now has e-mail parent reports. I will be sending those every Friday for you and your child to review their behavior for the week. These reports will look slightly different than the ones from the beginning of the year because it is a different program.
Report cards go home on January 14th. Explorer Excellence Awards will be on Tuesday, January 15th, at 8:00-8:30 in the cafeteria. Award invitations will go home this Thursday.
PTA Meeting will also be on January 15th at 6:30pm.
There will be NO SCHOOL on January 21st for MLK honor.
January 29th will be Western Wear for School Spirit Day.
January 31st will be the Science Fair.
Have a great week!
What we're learning this week:
Social Studies—Free EnterpriseScience—The Sun and the Water Cycle
Math— 2-D and 3-D Figures
Reading— Poetry
Writing— Singular and Plural Nouns, Review of Contractions
Homework for Jan. 7-11
Monday—Sticker BookTuesday—A Great Catch
Wednesday—Begin 2D Shape Poster HW (Start today, due Jan.18)
Thursday—All Things Live Together
Daily—Read for 30 minutes and record in agenda
Have a fantastic Week!!
Lauren Derrington
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