Math Learning Goals: Fractions

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

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

Math Homework:  

Math homework is due Thursday.  It was passed out today, Friday.  Please study your multiplication facts this week. This week, we are focusing on the 8’s.

Mad Minute:  There will be a Mad Minute on Thursday for the following multiplication facts. (0’s, 1’s, 2’s, 3’s, 4’s, 5’s, 6’s, 7’s, 8’s, 10’s)

Science Learning Goals: Ecosystems

3.9 Organisms and environments. The student knows and can describe patterns, cycles, systems, and relationships within the environments. The student is expected to: (A) observe and describe the physical characteristics of environments and how they support populations and communities of plants and animals within an ecosystem;

Important Dates: 

Wednesday, January 29 – EARLY RELEASE 11:30

Thursday, January 30: 6:00 – FAMILY MATH NIGHT

PTO will have $5 hot dog dinner plates for sale beginning at 5:30 p.m. prior to doors opening  for Math Night at 6:00 p.m.

Monday, January 20th MLK Holiday – No School

Math Learning Goals: Continue Tables 

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

3.4 H (S)- 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

Math Homework:  

Math homework is due Thursday.  It was passed out Friday.

Please study your multiplication facts this week. This week, we are focusing on the 7’s.

Mad Minute:  There will be a Mad Minute on Thursday for the following multiplication facts. (0’s, 1’s, 2’s, 3’s, 4’s, 5’s, 6’s, 7’s, 10’s)

Science Learning Goals:  The Moon

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’s solar system and their position in relation to the Sun.

Important Dates:

Wednesday, January 29 – EARLY RELEASE

Thursday, January 30: 6:00 – FAMILY MATH NIGHT

Students took their Mad Minute on Thursday and  came home with a copy that needs to be signed and returned on Tuesday.

At this point in time, students should be getting 15 out of 30 problems correct.  If they are below this average, please make sure your child is studying.

Thank you for your support!

Math Learning Goals: Relationships in Tables 

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

3.4 H (S)- 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

Example of Tables:

Math Homework:  

Math homework is due Thursday.  It was passed out last Wednesday.  Please study your multiplication facts this week. This week, we are focusing on the 5’s and 10’s.

Mad Minute:  There will be a Mad Minute on Thursday for the following multiplication facts. (0’s, 1’s, 2’s, 3’s, 4’s, 5’s, 6’s, 10’s)

Science Learning Goals: Rotation Vs. Orbit 

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’s solar system and their position in relation to the Sun.

Important Dates:

Wednesday, January 15 – 3rd grade Awards – parents may enter the gym at 7:30am

Monday, January 20 – MLK Day- NO SCHOOL

Wednesday, January 29 – EARLY RELEASE

Thursday, January 30: 6:00 – FAMILY MATH NIGHT

Now that our second nine weeks grading period is behind us, we hope you can join us to celebrate student successes during our awards assembly.  The Third Grade Assembly will be on Wednesday, January 15th. Parents and guardians, please fell free to come to the gym beginning at 7:30 and have a seat in the stands. We hope to see you there!

It’s time for January Benchmarks! We can’t wait to see how much progress these amazing kiddos have made since August!

Our Benchmark exams will be:

Thursday, January 9: MATH

Friday, January 10: READING

On these days, students may bring a DRY snack (cereal, crackers, pretzels, etc. ) and a bottle of water. Students are also allowed to have 2-3 pieces of peppermint candy OR 2-3 pieces of gum. These items are put away once the test is over. Thank you so much!

Math Learning Goals:  Review for Benchmark (We will take our Math and Reading Benchmarks on Thursday and Friday)

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 known is either a missing factor or product

Math Homework: No paper homework due.  We will pass out math homework this Friday, January 10 and it will be due Thursday, January 16.

Mad Minute:  Due to Benchmarks this week, we will not have a Mad Minute.  Please continue to study multiplication facts we have previously learned.  (0’s, 1’s, 2’s, 3’s, 4’s, 6’s)

Science Learning Goals:  None  (Benchmark Week)

Important Dates:

Math Benchmark – Thursday, January 9

Reading Benchmark – Friday, January 10

Math Learning Goals:  Introduction to Division

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

3.4H(S)- 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

3.4J(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 of facts

3.8A summarize a data set with multiple categories using a frequency table, dot plot, pictograph, or bar graph with scaled intervals

3.8B solve one- and two-step problems using categorical data represented with a frequency table, dot plot, pictograph, or bar graph with scaled intervals

Math Homework:  

Math homework is due Thursday.  It was passed out on Friday.  There will be no (paper) math homework over the break.  I would encourage everyone to still study their multiplication facts over the holiday break if possible.

Mad Minute:  There will be no mad minute this week.  Please continue to study previous facts learned so they will remember them after Christmas Break.  (0’s, 1’s, 2’s, 3’s, 4’s, 6’s)

Science Learning Goals: The Solar System  (students will be constructing models of the solar system using recyclable items)

3.1B- Make informed choices in the use and conservation of natural resources by recycling or reusing materials such as paper, aluminum cans, and plastics.

3.8C- Construct models that demonstrate the relationship of the Sun, Earth, and Moon, including orbits and positions

Important Dates:

Monday, December 16 – Wear Christmas hats

Tuesday, December 17 – Wear Christmas PJ’s

Wednesday, December 18 – Wear Christmas socks

Thursday, December 19 – Wear Christmas shirts or Christmas colors

Friday, December 20 – Christmas party 9:00-9:45 ( Students may be checked out after the party)

EARLY RELEASE : Friday, December 20th 12:15 for both Primary and Intermediate campuses

It is time to start preparing for our 3rd Grade Christmas parties! Our parties take place on December 20th, from 9:00-10:00! We will celebrate these parties with a “Penny Christmas”. Third grade concentrates on the value of sharing memories with each other, not spending lots of money on a gift. With this is mind, students will share very inexpensive gifts with each other. Students are welcome to bring these gifts starting Monday, December 16. Each child will have a bag in their homeroom, made at school. In the past, some items bought for Penny Christmas have been: wrapped candy canes, stickers, erasers, bouncy balls, small bags of chips, unopened, individual bags of hot chocolate, wrapped bags of microwave popcorn, wrapped candy, etc. Each student will need to bring enough items for each student in their homeroom. There are 18 students in your child’s homeroom. We have 9 boys and 9 girls.  PLEASE REMEMBER NO NUT PRODUCTS WILL BE ALLOWED, due to serious allergies. 

Math Learning Goals: Continue: 2-digit by 1-digit multiplication

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 produce, and the commutative, associative, and distributive properties

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

Math Homework: 

Math Homework is passed out on Fridays and due the following Thursday.  Also, please study multiplication facts (0’s, 1’s, 2’s, 3’s, 4’s, and 6’s) will be tested this week.

Mad Minute ( Multiplication facts 0’s, 1’s, 2’s, 3’s, 4’s, and 6’s) is Thursday.  We will send a copy of their Mad Minute home on Friday to be signed.  Our Mad Minute consists of 30 problems and students have one minute to complete as many as possible.  Our goal is go get better each week.

Science Learning Goals:

3.1B- Make informed choices in the use and conservation of natural resources by recycling or reusing materials such as paper, aluminum cans, and plastics.

3.8C – Construct models that demonstrate the relationship of the Sun, Earth, and Moon, including orbits and positions

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

Important Dates:

December 16-Christmas Hat Day

December 17-PJ Day

December 18-Christmas Sock Day

December 19-Christmas Shirt or Christmas Colors Day

December 20-Christmas Party day (more details to come)