Announcements
Thank you to everyone who volunteered for our Valentine's Day party on February 14th! This is also the day we will be exchanging valentines. A list of names came home in the Friday folder last week, but let me know if you need another copy. Students are also able to bring in a box to collect their cards.
In the Classroom
In math this week, we finished Unit 5 by discussing the strategy of decomposing multiplication facts. For example, if I have the fact 7 x 8, I can solve 2 x 8 and 5 x 8 and then add those products. We also tested over Unit 5.
Students began revising their non-fiction projects this week. We studied our rubric to make sure we understood the expectations. Students graded themselves and then performed revisions. We also started partner revisions.
In reading this week, students practiced using text evidence to support their comprehension. This is a critical skill students are asked to master as we are nearing the MAP test and the end of 3rd grade.
In Social Studies this week, we finished our map tools by discussing coordinate grids. We will put all of those skills to good use by participating in a few Mystery Skypes next week. Students will use yes/no questions to find out where our mystery classes are located. We will practice using map tools as well as location vocabulary words.
Upcoming Events
Valentine's Day Room Party-February 14
No School, Teacher Work Day-February 15
No School, President's Day-February 18
Parent Teacher Conferences-February 26 and 28
Spring Pictures-March 14
Spring Fling-March 21
Spring Break-March 25-29
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