Jan. 30th – Feb. 3rd

Important Dates:

  • Tuesday, February 14, Valentine’s School Party Day.
  • Wednesday, February 15, PLC/Early Release Day.
  • Monday, February 20, School Holiday (Presidents Day).
  • Friday, February 24, 3rd Grade Parent Lunch.

Math Learning Goals:

3.3 C – (S)- 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.

3.3D – (S)- 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- (S)- 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

Science Learning Goals:

3.8B – Describe and illustrate the Sun as a star composed of gasses 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.

January 23 – 27

Important Dates:

Monday, Jan. 23rd – PTO meeting @ 6pm

Wednesday, Jan. 25th – Early release for all students @ 11:30am

Math Learning Goals:

3.3 A – (S) represent fractions greater than zero and less than or equal to one with denominators 2,3,4,6,8 using concrete objects and pictorial models, including strip-diagrams and number lines.

3.3 B – (S) determine the corresponding fraction greater than zero and less than or equal to one with denominators of 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8 given a specified point on a number line

3.7A- (S) represent fractions as halves, fourths, and eights as distances from 0 on a number line.

Science Learning Goals:

3.3C – connect grade-level appropriate science concepts with the history of science, science careers, and contributions of scientists.

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

January 16 – 20

Important dates:

  • Monday, January 16th – MLK Jr Day- No School
  • Wednesday, January 25th – Early Release 11:30

Math Learning Goals:

3.5E(R)- represent real-world relationships using number pairs in a table and verbal descriptions

Science Learning Goals:

3.4A – collect, record, and analyze information using tools, including cameras, computers, hand lenses, metric rulers, Celsius thermometers, wind vanes, rain gauges, pan balances, graduated cylinders, beakers, spring scales, hot plates, meter sticks, magnets, collecting nets, notebooks, and Sun, Earth, and Moon system models; timing devices; and materials to support observation of habitats of organisms such as terrariums and aquariums.

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

January 9 – 13

Important Dates:

Monday, January 16th – School holiday – MLK day

Math Learning Goals:

3.5 E – Represent real-world relationships using number pairs in a table and verbal descriptions

Science Learning Goals:

3.7C – explore the characteristics of natural resources that make them useful in products and materials such as clothing and furniture and how resources may be conserved.

January 2- 6

Important dates:

Monday, January 16th – School holiday – MLK day

Math Learning Goals:

3.5B (R)- Represent and solve one- and two-step multiplication and division problems within 100 using arrays, strip diagrams, and equations

3.5C (S)- Describe a multiplication expression as a comparison such as 3 x 24 represents 3 times as much as 24

3.5D (S)- Determine the unknown whole number in a multiplication or division equation relating three whole numbers when the unknown is either a missing factor or product

Science Learning Goals:

3.7C – explore the characteristics of natural resources that make them useful in products and materials such as clothing and furniture and how resources may be conserved.

December 12-16

Important upcoming dates

Monday, Dec. 12th – Ugly Christmas sweater day

Tuesday, Dec. 13th – Christmas PJ day (school appropriate)

Wednesday, Dec. 14th – Christmas socks & hat day & Brookshire’s field trip

Thursday, Dec. 15th – Candy cane day (wear red & white) & early dismissal at 11:30am

Friday, Dec. 16th – Wear red & green, Christmas party day & early dismissal at 11:30am

Math Learning Goals

3.4J(S)- determine a quotient using the relationship between multiplication and division

3.4 G – use strategies and algorithms, including the standard algorithm, to multiply a 2-digit by a one-digit number.  Strategies may include mental math; partial products, and the commutative, associative and distributive properties.

3.4 F- Recall facts to multiply up to 10 by 10 with automaticity and recall the corresponding division fact

3.4 H- Determine the number of objects in each group when a set of objects is partitioned into equal shares or a set of objects is shared equally

3.4 K- solve one-step and two-step problems involving multiplication and division within 100 using strategies based on objects; pictorial models, including arrays, area models, and equal groups; properties of operations; or recall facts

3.9B – Describe the relationship between the availability or scarcity of resources and how that impacts cost

3.9C – identify the costs and benefits of planned and unplanned spending decisions

Math Homework

No math homework sent home. MERRY CHRISTMAS

Mad Minute

We will NOT have a Mad Minute this week.

Science Learning Goals

3.7B – investigate rapid changes in Earth’s surface such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and landslides; and

December 5 – 9

Important upcoming dates

Monday, Dec. 12th – Ugly Christmas sweater day

Tuesday, Dec. 13th – Christmas PJ day (school appropriate)

Wednesday, Dec. 14th – Christmas socks & hat day & Brookshire’s field trip

Thursday, Dec. 15th – Candy cane day (wear red & white) & early dismissal

Friday, Dec. 16th – Wear red & green, Christmas party day & early dismissal

Math Learning Goals

3.4F(S)- recall facts to multiply up to 10 by 10 with automaticity and recall the corresponding division facts

3.4J(S)-Determine a quotient using the relationship between multiplication and division.

3.4K(R)-solve one-step and two-step problems involving multiplication and division within 100 using strategies based on objects; pictorial models, including arrays, area models, and equal groups; properties of operations; or recall facts

3.4H-Determine the number of objects in each group when a set of objects is partitioned into equal shares or a set of objects is shared equally

3.5C (S)- Describe a multiplication expression as a comparison such as 3 x 24 represents 3 times as much as 24

3.5B (R)- Represent and solve one- and two-step multiplication and division problems within 100 using arrays, strip diagrams, and equations

Math Homework

Math homework is passed out on Friday and due the following Thursday.

Mad Minute

This week’s Mad Minute will cover 0s, 1s, 2s, 3s, 4s, 5s and 6s.   Please study with your child.  Our Mad Minute will be on Wednesday this week.

Science Learning Goals

3.7A – explore and record how soils are formed by weathering of rock and the decomposition of plant and animal remains

3.7B- investigate rapid changes in Earth’s surface such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and landslides.

Nov. 28th – Dec. 2nd

Math Learning Goals:

3.4F(S)- recall facts to multiply up to 10 by 10 with automaticity and recall the corresponding division facts

3.4G(S)- Use strategies and algorithms, including the standard algorithm, to multiply a two-digit number by a one-digit number. Strategies may include mental math, partial products, and the commutative, associative, and distributive properties.

3.4K (R)-solve one-step and two-step problems involving multiplication and division within 100 using strategies based on objects; pictorial models, including arrays, area models, and equal groups; properties of operations; or recall facts

3.5B (R)-Represent and solve one- and two-step multiplication and division problems within 100 using arrays, strip diagrams, and equations

Math Homework:

  • No math homework is due this week

Mad Minute:

  • Please study multiplication (0s, 1s, 2s, 3s, 4s, & 5s) facts with your child.  Our Mad Minute will be practicing multiplication facts beginning this week.

Science Learning Goals:

TEKS: SCIENCE

3.7A- Explore and record how soils are formed by weathering of rock and the decomposition of plant and animal remains.

Nov. 14-18

Important Dates:

  • November 21-25th- Thanksgiving Break

Math Learning Goals:

3.4D(S)- determine the total number of objects when equally-sized groups of objects are combined or arranged in arrays up to 10 by 10

3.4E(S)- represent multiplication facts by using a variety of approaches such as repeated addition, equal-sized groups, arrays, area models, equal jumps on a number line, and skip counting

3.4F(S)- recall facts to multiply up to 10 by 10 with automaticity and recall the corresponding division facts

3.6C(R)-determine the area of rectangles with whole number side lengths in problems using multiplication related to the number of rows times the number of unit squares in each row

3.4A(9)-solve with fluency one-step and two-step problems involving addition and subtraction within 1,000 using strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and the relationship between addition and subtraction

Math Homework:

  • Math Homework will be passed out on Friday. Homework will be due Thursday, November 17th.

Mad Minute:

  • Please study multiplication facts with your child.  Our Mad Minute will be practicing multiplication facts beginning this week.

Science Learning Goals:

TEKS: SCIENCE

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

3.7A – explore and record how soils are formed by weathering of rock and the decomposition of plant and animal remains;

Nov. 7-11

Important Dates:

  • Wednesday, November 9th – Big Kahuna Party Bus for students who sold 15 items
  • Thursday, November 10th – Big Kahuna Delivery
  • Thursday, November 10th- 3rd Grade Field Trip

Math Learning Goals:

3.4D(S)- determine the total number of objects when equally-sized groups of objects are combined or arranged in arrays up to 10 by 10

3.4E(S)- represent multiplication facts by using a variety of approaches such as repeated addition, equal-sized groups, arrays, area models, equal jumps on a number line, and skip counting

3.4F(S)- recall facts to multiply up to 10 by 10 with automaticity and recall the corresponding division facts

3.4K (R)-solve one-step and two-step problems involving multiplication and division within 100 using strategies based on objects; pictorial models, including arrays, area models, and equal groups; properties of operations; or recall facts

Math Homework:

  • Math Homework will be passed out on Friday. It will be due Friday, November 11th, due to our class field trip on Thursday, November 10th.

Mad Minute:

  • Please study multiplication facts with your child.  Our Mad Minute will be practicing multiplication facts beginning this week.

Science Learning Goals:

TEKS: SCIENCE

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