The first quarter has now ended and with the start of the second quarter, we hope to simplify things even more in 3rd grade. Study Hall is the new name for our 10:00 break. During this time, students will have a chance to finish incomplete work (due the previous day). It is also a chance for them to ask any questions on any work that they may not understand.
A new folder system is also up and running starting today. Your child will still have the red Take Home Folder. This folder will contain only General Studies work. One pocket is for the assignment sheet and homework that needs to be completed. The other pocket is for homework to be turned in and signed notes or papers.
The daily assignment sheet is updated and will be passed out & completed on Monday. Although filled out in advance, the assignments may change. Your child will update the sheet if this happens, and the changes will also be noted on the blog. The assignment sheet will serve as the communication page and should be checked and signed every night by a parent.
A new Friday Folder will be used on Fridays to take home corrected work and study papers. It needs to stay in your child’s backpack and will be used by all classes. One pocket is used for corrected materials that should be reviewed and remain at home (unless there are questions). If your child does not understand why a problem is incorrect and you are unable to help him/her with it, he/she is able to get additional help from me at school during Study Hall. The other pocket is used for materials that are to stay in the pocket until removed at school. These papers are used by the student during the week for review at home.
In Science, this week we set up an experiment comparing seed growth with soil type. We explored the hardness of minerals with a scratch test and learned about some different uses for minerals.
We reviewed the trade-first subtraction algorithm and addition with three or more addends in math this week. Tuesday is the math test covering chapter two. Your child has a study packet in their Friday Folder. This is NOT homework. It is for them to utilize for at home review for the test. It should remain in the folder when not in use. Any questions they have or concepts they need additional help with can be addressed during study hall on Monday and Tuesday.
We’ve completed chapters 8 & 9 in Charlotte’s Web. The children pretended they were Fern and wrote a letter to her mother telling her why she could hear the animals talk. Ask your child if they remember what spider ability Wilbur claimed he had but was proven wrong.
In English, we have completed the first test and now are addressing the topic of nouns. The assignments in the Workbook Plus have been simplified. The “Challenge” activity on the second page is now for Enrichment only and does not need to be completed. The first page and the writing activity on the bottom of the second page (done on a separate sheet of paper and stapled to the first page) still need to be completed. If you are in need of lined paper for home use, please let me know. I have plenty to share.
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