Student Holiday Monday, October 21  ENJOY!

Math Learning Goals:  Problem Solving with Models

3.4A(R)- Solve one and two step addition and subtraction problems within 1,000

3.4B(S)- Round to the nearest 10 or 100 or use compatible numbers to estimate solutions to addition and subtraction problems.

3.4C(S)- Determine the value of a collection of coins and bills

3.5A(R)- represent one and two step problems involving addition and subtraction of whole numbers to 1,000 using pictorial models, number lines, and equations

Math Homework:

Math Homework is due Thursday. Homework is passed out on Fridays. Study your subtraction facts.

Mad Minute (subtraction facts) is Thursday and results will be written in their planner on Friday. Our Mad Minute consists of 30 problems and students have one minute to complete as many as possible. Our goal is to get better each week.

Science Learning Goals: Forces

3.6B Demonstrate and observe how position and motion can be changed by pushing and pulling objects to show work being done such as swings, balls, and wagons.

3.6C Observe forces such as magnetism and gravity acting on objects.

Important Dates:

October 21 – Student Holiday (Enjoy)

October 24 – Report cards go home

October 30 –

• Early Release 11:30
• Storybook Character Day

November 8 – picture retakes

We will be starting a new tradition at White Oak Intermediate.  Mrs. Rock will celebrate students at the end of every nine weeks, instead of just at the end of the year. Mrs. Rock will celebrate students who have all A’s, A/B’s and students who have a 90 or above in conduct for the 1st 9 weeks.  Parents are welcome to attend.

Our first award assembly for third grade will be on Friday, October 25 at 7:45 in the gym.  We hope to see you there!

Math Learning Goals: Problem Solving and Money

3.4A(R)- Solve one and two step addition and subtraction problems within 1,000

3.4C(S)- Determine the value of a collection of coins and bills

3.5A(R)- represent one and two step problems involving addition and subtraction of whole numbers to 1,000 using pictorial models, number lines, and equations

Math Homework:

Math Homework is due Thursday. Homework is passed out on Fridays. Study your subtraction facts.

Mad Minute (subtraction facts) is Thursday and results will be written in their planner on Friday. Our Mad Minute consists of 30 problems and students have one minute to complete as many as possible. Our goal is to get better each week.

Science Learning Goals: Weather

3.5A- Measure, test, and record physical properties of matter, including temperature

3.8A- Observe, measure, and record and compare day-to-day weather changes in different locations at the same time that include air temperature, wind direction and precipitation

Important Dates:

October 14 – Storybook Character Day form due (This form was sent home Thursday, October 3)

October 18 –

• Big Kahuna sales end
• Imagination Fair for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades

October 21 – Student Holiday (Enjoy)

October 24 – Report cards go home

October 30 –

• Early Release 11:30
• Storybook Character Day

November 8 – picture retakes

Math Learning Goals:  Problem Solving

3.4A(R)- Solve one and two step addition and subtraction problems within 1,000

3.4 B (S) round to the nearest 10 or 100 or use compatible numbers to estimate solutions to addition and subtraction problems

3.5A(R)- represent one and two step problems involving addition and subtraction of whole numbers to 1,000 using pictorial models, number lines, and equations

Math Homework is due Thursday.  Homework is passed out on Fridays.  Study your addition facts.

Mad Minute:  There will be no mad minute this week due to our Common Assessment. We will begin subtraction next week.

Science Learning Goals: Weather

3.5A- Measure, test, and record physical properties of matter, including temperature

3.8A- Observe, measure, and record and compare day-to-day weather changes in different locations at the same time that include air temperature, wind direction and precipitation.

Important Dates:

October 14 – Storybook Character Day form due (This form was sent home Thursday, October 3)

October 18 –Big Kahuna sales end & Imagination Fair for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades

October 21 – Student Holiday (Enjoy)

October 24 – Report cards go home

October 30 – Early Release 11:30 & Storybook Character Day

November 8 – picture retakes