Feb. 28th – March 4th

Important Dates:

Friday, March 4th – ARF!  performance for parents at 9:30am

Friday, March 4th – End of nine weeks

Math Learning Goals:

3.3F(R)- represent equivalent fractions with denominators of 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8 using a variety of objects and pictorial models, including number lines

3.3G(S)- explain that two fractions are equivalent if and only if they are both represented by the same point on the number line or represent the same portion of the same size whole for an area model

3.3H(R)- compare two fractions having the same numerator or denominator in problems by reasoning about their sizes and justifying the conclusion using symbols, words, objects, and pictorial models

3.6E(S)- decompose two congruent two-dimensional figures into parts with equal areas and express the area of each part as a unit fraction of the whole and recognize that equal shares of identical wholes need not have the same shape

Math Homework:

  • Math Homework will be passed out on Friday, March 4th. It will be due the following Thursday, March 10th.
  • Please study your multiplication facts (0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10) . We will have a Mad Minute on Thursday, March 3rd. Students will have one minute to solve 30 multiplication facts. This is not for a grade. We will set goals each week to improve fact fluency.

Science Learning Goals:

3.10B –  investigate and compare how animals and plants undergo a series of orderly changes in their diverse life cycles such as tomato plants, frogs, and lady beetles.

February 21 – 25

Important Dates: 

Monday, February 21, School Holiday

Math Learning Goals:

3.3F(R)- represent equivalent fractions with denominators of 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8 using a variety of objects and pictorial models, including number lines

3.3G(S)- explain that two fractions are equivalent if and only if they are both represented by the same point on the number line or represent the same portion of the same size whole for an area model

3.3H(R)- compare two fractions having the same numerator or denominator in problems by reasoning about their sizes and justifying the conclusion using symbols, words, objects, and pictorial models

Math Homework:

  • Math Homework will be passed out on Friday, February 25th. It will be due the following Thursday, March 3rd.
  • Please study your multiplication facts (0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10) . We will have a Mad Minute on Thursday, February 24th . Students will have one minute to solve 30 multiplication facts. This is not for a grade. We will set goals each week to improve fact fluency.

Science Learning Goals:

TEKS: SCIENCE

3.10A – The student is expected to explore how structures and functions of plants and animals allow them to survive in a particular environment

February 14 – 18

Important Dates: 

Monday, February 14, School Party Day for Valentine’s Day.

Wednesday, February 16,  Early Release Day.

Math Learning Goals:

3.3 C- explain that the unit fraction 1/b represents the quantity formed by one part of a whole that has been partitioned into b equal parts where b is a non-zero number.

3.3 D- compose and decompose a fraction a/b with a numerator greater than zero and less than or equal to b as a sum of parts 1/b

3.3 E- solve problems involving partitioning an object or set of objects among two or more recipients using pictorial representations of fractions with denominators 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8.

Math Homework:

  • Math Homework will be passed out on Friday, February 18th. It will be due the following Thursday, February 24th.
  • Please study your multiplication facts (0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10) . We will have a Mad Minute on Thursday, February 17th . Students will have one minute to solve 30 multiplication facts. This is not for a grade. We will set goals each week to improve fact fluency.

Science Learning Goals:

TEKS: SCIENCE

3.8B – Describe and illustrate the Sun as a star composed of gases that provides light and thermal energy.

3.8C – Construct models that demonstrate the Sun, Earth and moon including orbits and positions.

3.8D – Identify the planets in Earth solar system and their position in relation to the Sun.

ARF!

Dear Parents,

Third grade is practicing for their upcoming program, “ARF!” They are so excited and so are we! A note has already come home from Music class with information. This note today has specific information we need to make our program even better! This program will be for parents on Friday, March 4th at 9:30 in the cafeteria. Dress rehearsal will be the day before but not open to parents.

Students will need to purchase a shirt for this program for $3.00 each. Shirts are only available to students. We will need money for the shirt by Thursday, February 17th. Teachers will be taking shirt sizes, based on the size shirts worn to school. IF you would like your child to have a different size shirt than they usually wear, PLEASE FILL OUT THE BOTTOM of this form. Shirts will be the Gildan brand, which fit true to size. Only solo speaking parts may wear a costume. You would have already received a letter, giving ideas for optional costumes, if your child has a speaking part. Please help them practice at home so they are comfortable with their lines! Stage nerves are a real thing!

As always, please let us know if you have any questions! Homeroom teachers will be taking the money for the shirts, as well as giving back a receipt for payment. Please send correct change for the shirt, since we don’t keep cash on hand for change. No coins smaller than quarters are accepted. Thank you so much!

 

Thank you for your support and ARF ARF!

Mrs. Fuller and the third grade teachers

 

Shirt size to be ordered: _______________

My child shirt size needs to be changed to  _________.

Child’s name: __________________________________________