Important Dates:

October 14th – 3rd-grade parent lunch at 11:30 am

October 17th – School Holiday

October 24th – 28th – Red Ribbon Week

October 28th – 3rd-grade musical performance at 9:30 am

Math Learning Goals:

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

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

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 fact

Math Homework:

• Math Homework will be passed out on Friday. It will be due the following Thursday.

Mad Minute:

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

Science Learning Goals:

TEKS: SCIENCE

3.6A – explore different forms of energy, including mechanical, light, sound, and thermal in everyday life;

MATH TEKS:

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

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 will be passed out on Friday. It will be due the following Thursday.

Mad Minute:

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

Science Learning Goals:

SCIENCE TEKS:

3.6A – (A) explore different forms of energy, including mechanical, light, sound, and thermal in everyday life;

Upcoming Important Dates:

Monday, Sept. 26th – PTO meeting at 6pm

Tuesday, Sept. 27th – Watch DOGS at 6pm

Math Learning Goals:

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

3.2C(S)- Represent a number on a number line as being between two consecutive multiples of 10, 100, 1,000, or 10,000.

Math Homework:

• Math Homework will be passed out on Friday. It will be due the following Thursday.

Mad Minute:

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

Science Learning Goals:

TEKS: SCIENCE

3.5D – explore and recognize that a mixture is created when two materials are combined such as gravel and sand or metal and plastic paper clips.

Upcoming Important Dates:

Sept. 19th – Math assessment

September 21st- Early Release at

Math Learning Goals:

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

3.2C(S)- Represent a number on a number line as being between two consecutive multiples of 10, 100, 1,000, or 10,000.

Math Homework:

• Math Homework will be passed out on Friday. It will be due the following Thursday.

Science Learning Goals:

TEKS: SCIENCE

3.5D – explore and recognize that a mixture is created when two materials are combined such as gravel and sand or metal and plastic paper clips.

Upcoming Important Dates:

September 15th – School pictures

September 21st- Early Release

Math Learning Goals:

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

3.2D (R)-compare and order whole numbers up to 100,000 and represent comparisons using the symbols >, <, or =

3.2B (S)- describe the mathematical relationships found in the base-10 place value system through the hundred thousands place

3.2A (R)- compose and decompose numbers up to 100,000 as a sum of so many ten thousands, so many thousands, so many hundreds, so many tens, and so many ones using objects, pictorial models, and numbers, including expanded notation as appropriate

3.4I (S)- determine if a number is even or odd using divisibility rules

3.2A (R)- compose and decompose numbers up to 100,000 as a sum of so many ten thousands, so many thousands, so many hundreds, so many tens, and so many ones using objects, pictorial models, and numbers, including expanded notation as appropriate

Math Homework:

• Math Homework will be passed out on Friday. It will be due the following Thursday.

Science Learning Goals:

TEKS: SCIENCE

3.5C – predict, observe, and record changes in the state of matter caused by heating or cooling such as ice becoming liquid water, condensation forming on the outside of a glass of ice water, or liquid water being heated to the point of becoming water vapor; and

Upcoming Important Dates:

Monday, September 5th- Labor Day School Holiday

Math Learning Goals:

3.2A(R)- compose and decompose numbers to the hundred thousands using objects, pictorial, and numbers. Expanded notation.

3.2B(S)- Relationships in Base 10 Place Value System

3.2D (R)- compare and order whole numbers up to 100,000 and represent comparisons using the symbols >, <, or =

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

Math Homework:

• Math Homework will be passed out on Friday. It will be due the following Thursday.

Science Learning Goals:

TEKS: SCIENCE

3.5B collect and record data by observing and measuring using the metric system and recognize differences between observed and measured data;

Upcoming Important Dates:

Monday, September 5th – Labor Day School Holiday

Math Learning Goals:

3.2A(R)- compose and decompose numbers to the hundred thousands using objects, pictorial, and numbers. Expanded notation.

3.2B(S)- Relationships in Base 10 Place Value System

3.2D (R)-compare and order whole numbers up to 100,000 and represent comparisons using the symbols >, <, or =

3.4A(R)-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 and it will be due the following Thursday.

Science Learning Goals:

TEKS: SCIENCE

3.5A – measure, test, and record physical properties of matter, including temperature, mass, magnetism, and the ability to sink or float;

3.5B – describe and classify samples of matter as solids, liquids, and gases and demonstrate that solids have a definite shape and that liquids and gases take the shape of their container;

Math objectives:

3.2A(R)- compose and decompose numbers to the hundred thousands using objects, pictorial, and numbers. Expanded notation.

3.2B(S)- Relationships in Base 10 Place Value System – 10x

3.4I (S)-Determine if a number is even or odd using divisibility rules

3.4A(R)-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:  Homework comes home on Fridays and is due the following Thursday.

Also, make sure that your student is studying the addition facts (3+8,  9+9,  2+0, etc).  We will be testing those on Thursdays.

Science objectives:

3.5A – measure, test, and record physical properties of matter, including temperature, mass, magnetism, and the ability to sink or float;

3.5B – describe and classify samples of matter as solids, liquids, and gases and demonstrate that solids have a definite shape and that liquids and gases take the shape of their container;

Parent homework

Please make sure that you have signed up for all forms of communication – Remind101, Mrs. Tatum’s blog, Mrs. Williams’ blog as well as White Oak Intermediate blog.

Each day, please check your child’s Roughneck folder and check & sign the planner.

Math TEKS

3.2A(R)- compose and decompose numbers to the hundred thousands using objects, pictorial, and numbers. Expanded notation.

3.2B(S)- Relationships in Base 10 Place Value System

3.4I (S)-Determine if a number is even or odd using divisibility rules

3.4A(R)-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

Science TEKS

3.1A – demonstrate safe practices as described in Texas Education Agency-approved safety standards during classroom and outdoor investigations using safety equipment as appropriate, including safety goggles or chemical splash goggles, as appropriate, and gloves; and

3.2C – construct maps, graphic organizers, simple tables, charts, and bar graphs using tools and current technology to organize, examine, and evaluate measured data;

3.3A – analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations by using evidence, logical reasoning, and experimental and observational testing;

3.5A – measure, test, and record physical properties of matter, including temperature, mass, magnetism, and the ability to sink or float;

We are SUPER excited about the new school year and can’t wait to meet you!!!

Important dates

Tuesday, August 9th – Meet the Teacher from 5-6pm – please bring any school supplies that you have already purchased

Thursday, August 11th – First day of an awesome year

If you have any questions or would like to visit specifically about your student, please contact me ([email protected]) and I will gladly set up a time for us to talk.