Third Grade News -October
As we enter a new month, we are moving toward some new topics. In Language Arts we are working on identifying subjects and predicates, plurals,
we are reading fiction and non-fiction selections and discussing main idea and locating details. The class is working on writing complete paragraphs
that include a topic sentence, (minimum) 3 detail sentences and a clincher/closing sentence. We are practicing the editing process looking for uppercase
letters, punctuation and spelling. In Math, we continue to work with rounding and using it with money skills. Please continue to practice math facts at
home. We continue to cover the desert habitat and will move toward the forest near the end of the month. In preparation for our trip in November to
Plimoth Plantation, we will be exploring native people
and the pilgrims.
**I am leaving the information below for reference. **
Your child will have homework assignments Monday through Thursday, and sometimes over
the weekend. In addition, he/she will have daily reading at home. Every week your child
will be taking home a homework calendar. Each day the students will write their
daily homework assignments on the calendar. Homework will also be listed on the class website
for those times when there may be a question on what homework is, or if the
calendar has been misplaced. **If you would like to access the homework listing online, please signup as a student/parent for the "free" services
on Yourhomework.com. Please click on this link to find the signup Yourhomework.com.
I do not subscribe to the additional services that they offer.**
When homework has been completed, please
sign the calendar and remind your child to return it to school the following day.
Homework will be checked at the start of school as part of the early morning routine. As a suggestion,
after your child has completed homework, it may help to have them place it back in their backpack
as part of the homework routine. Please assist your child in setting up good study skills by providing a quiet
place to complete homework.
Our Friday routine consists of reflecting on what was covered during the week. Students will write a summary
(1-2 sentences in the beginning)on the weekly summary sheet. This page is intended to assist
with communication at home of curriculum covered during school. Please review the sheet with your child,
and provide a signature with any comments at the bottom. Thanks in advance!
Feel free to check back on this page (URL listed at the bottom of the page), I try to provide
updates on a regular basis. Once we start projects, I will upload pictures of posters etc. for
home enjoyment. There are Internet links on other pages that support what we will be covering
in class, feel free to practice with them at home. I will continue to add additional links geared toward
third grade as I find them. A new tool for me to use in the classroom is a Wiki. It is located on the Third Grade News
page. We will be using this tool to practice developing ideas and writing them as a group. The Winthrop3HE Wiki page also has an
additional link called the Challenge Club. All students are invited to join as it is intended to provide additional
challenge activities to extend learning. The page can be accessed by clicking on this link: Challenge Club
There are 2 links at the bottom of the page for printing at home if they are needed to record answers. I hope the activities
are enjoyed by all who try them out.
Enjoy the Month!
Mrs. Herook
