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

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

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 3^rd 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 3^rd graders, but if your child is interested in participating this year’s science fair, please attend Science Fair Research Night on Thursday, January 10^th 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 14^th. Explorer Excellence Awards will be on Tuesday, January 15^th, at 8:00-8:30 in the cafeteria.  Award invitations will go home this Thursday. 

PTA Meeting will also be on January 15^th at 6:30pm.

There will be NO SCHOOL on January 21^st for MLK honor.

January 29^th will be Western Wear for School Spirit Day.

January 31^st will be the Science Fair.

Have a great week!

What we're learning this week:

Social Studies—Free Enterprise

Science—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 Book
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