What beautiful sunshine! I know this is a busy time and I appreciate your collaboration. There are a couple important things coming up next week. First, we have our field trip on Wednesday. This is a great hands on experience for our students to explore and learn about the Native American’s in our very own back yard. Next week (Friday, April 26) is also our Mass. Please ask your child if they have a reading part and practice with them at home. We will have two days of practicing next week in the church as well.
Book Reports- Students have their selections and assessment guidelines. Please encourage them to keep reading, there is still a lot of time. Also, next month our reports will look a little different, so please wait to select a book.
A special treat of Italian Sodas for Carson’s birthday today! Wow, thank you Mrs. Hoza for this creative experience and Happy Birthday, Carson!
Academics:
Literacy -This week we read a story called The Trial of Rabbit. It was a cute version of the story we read last week but from a different point of view. The students were able to draw out the nonliteral language, specifically hyperboles and idioms, recognizing how this adds to a story. The students also continued with the writing process on their own creative story, incorporating figurate speech. Lastly, April is poetry week and we dove into a poetry unit, which is going to be really fun!
Math –Third graders continued comparing fractions and wrapped up the week ordering three fractions. Strategies included same denominator, same numerator, and missing pieces.
Social Studies -In social studies we are learning about the Native American tribes in the United States regions we learned about last. This week we covered the Northeastern Woodlands, the Southeast Region, and the Great Plains. Next week we will learn about the Western Region, specifically our very own area and prepare for the field trip on Wednesday. Students were also able to learn their Mexico topic and meet in their group but we will dedicate more time with this in May. I know they are eager!
Science -Meteorologists continued their study of the clouds. We took notes, played a fun game, and looked at how to predict a storm.
Religion -This week we covered the first chapter in our Family Life Books, covering the Family and God’s plan. We learned that all families look different and God loves each and every one.
Art – WA529 Art Contest for a Chance to Boost Your Education Funds!
Students will create artwork reflecting their dream job, providing a glimpse into their aspirations. This project offers them the opportunity to submit their creations to an art contest with enticing rewards:
- Grand Prize: $529 in a GET or DreamAhead 529 education savings account for the lucky winner.
- Additional Rewards: Three schools with the highest participation rates (relative to their enrollment) will each receive a $500 Amazon gift card for their school library!
Spanish –This week in Spanish, we read and decorated a mini book about pets, colors, and numbers.
Our TOTB this week was not an Earth, because we celebrate this day on Monday! So creative third graders!
