Gazette Memo Mar. 29-Apr. 5

You can download this weeks Gazette and measurement study guide by clicking here and here! 

What our class needs:
• $1-$3 prizes for the EOG Wall
• Pencils
• Dry Erase Markers

I apologize for the quick change in homework assignments last week. I was shocked when I heard how early my class would be tested this year. I have full confidence in them and know they will do great…but unfortunately, they lack confidence in themselves and I want to get them to practice the next few weeks so they can see how much we’ve done academically this year.

There is one last objective I have not taught yet in math. On the back of this sheet you will see both customary and metric units of measurement. You child will have to know how to convert measurements before the EOG’s. We will be working on this as soon as they return! I’m sharing this information with you in case you want to give them a head start before they come back from break. Here is an example of measurement questions they will have to answer:

A. Antonio is buying juice for a class party. There are fewer than 25 students in his class. If each student drinks about one pint of juice, how many quarts of juice will he need to buy to have enough? About how many gallons is this?

B. Mice weigh one pound. Cats weigh 8 pounds. On one side of the balance scale there are 15 mice and 2 cats. On the other side of the balance scale there are 4 mice and 3 cats. Explain 2 ways to make the balance scale equal on both sides.

C. Mrs. Waltons class check the temperature inside the classroom. Most of the students are warm without a sweater. What is the temperature most likely to be in Fahrenheit?
26ºF 51ºF 70ºF 95ºF

Have an egg-celent break and enjoy the time spent with family and friends!

The EOG’s are the week of May 10th!!! The countdown has begun! There are 27 school days left before the test!

Spelling Mar. 22-26

*Elapsed Time Words

1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
13. minute
14. second
15. calendar

Gazette Memo Mar. 22-26

Click here to print out Gazette!!!

What our class needs:
• $1-$3 prizes for the EOG Prize Wall
• Ziploc bags (quart size)
• Pencils
• Dry Erase Markers

The students are very enthusiastic about completing their Goin’ Green projects. They have been researching all week on the plant of their choice. Who knew that so many of the plants in the United States originated in other countries. Remember, projects are due April 9th.

Field Trip money must be turned in by Friday. ($8.50)

The soil party was so much fun!!! We ate our way through clay, sand, humus and a few decomposers and they were delicious! Thank you to all the parents who helped bring in items for our class celebration.

I would like for my class to have a book exchange. They will be able to bring in any of their old books to school. We will then trade our books with one another to help provide more variety in reading material at home. You do NOT have to purchase any books…the idea is to share what we already have! The date for the book exchange will be on April 23rd. The students can bring in as many books that they would like to trade out. This will be my first year having a class book exchange, but with so many avid readers, I feel it’s something I must do for them! I hope it’s a success!

Objectives this week:
*Math- multiplication/division multi-step word problems, fractions, graphs, and probability.
*Reading- Fiction: cause and effect, author’s purpose, months of the year, elapsed time words
*Science- study guide and test on Soil (Thursday)
*Writing- This time will be used to work on Goin’ Green projects in class.

Soil Scientists!!!

Have you ever wondered what soil looks like, smells like, feels like or sounds like?!?!?  Well we have the answers!!! Here are pictures of the students investigating the 3 types of soil (clay, sand and humus).

And finally a dingy little farewell to our soil lab!!!

Gazette Memo Mar. 15-19

What our class needs:

• $1-$3 prizes for the EOG Prize Wall
• Ziploc bags (quart size)
• Pencils
• Items on the Gazette Memo for our Activity on Friday!!!

The third graders had a fantastic performance last Thursday!!! It goes to show that hard work can really pay off! Congratulations on a job well done!
This week I will be sending home a flier on next third grade “Goin’ Green” project. Please be on the lookout for additional information!
Almost half the class has paid their field trip money. The due date is approaching quickly and I would like for all my students to attend. Please let me know if you have any questions or need assistance. Remember $8.50 is due by the end of March.
Fliers went home last week about how the third graders should care for their cabbage plants. Please take pictures for all of us to share. We can’t wait to see how big the cabbage plants will grow!

Objectives this week:
*Math- multiplication/division multi-step word problems, fractions, and elapsed time.
*Reading- Fiction: making inferences and drawing conclusions, plurals and synonyms to the word “fast”
*Science- Pollination and labs using REAL bees (dead ones of course!)
*Writing- This time will be used to work on Goin’ Green projects in class.

Spelling Mar. 15-19

Plurals
1. candies
2. heroes
3. tomatoes
4. shelves
5. scarves
6. pajamas
7. halves
8. ladies
9. edges
10. potatoes

Synonyms for the word "fast"
11. rapid
12. swift
13. brisk
14. prompt
15. pronto

Goin' Green Project

Just in case you happen to loose the guidelines for the project, I have attached a link here so you can print it out at home.  Can't wait to see my little botanists hard work!