Announcements
It was wonderful seeing everyone at Get the Scoop Night! If you were unable to attend, your third grader should have brought information home on Wednesday. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Since I will be taking maternity leave at the beginning of October, I am offering informal conferences during September. These will take the place of the regular conferences that take place in November. (except EL conferences which will take place in November with Mrs. Frazier) If you would like to schedule an informal conference, please email me at kfox@cpsk12.org so we can schedule a time before, during, or after school. You can also choose to meet with Mrs. Frazier should the need arise, or wait until the next round of conferences in February. Thank you in advance for being understanding!
We just have 1 spot left to fill for our Fall Party on October 26! (craft) Please use this link to sign up.
The Comet Carnival is quickly approaching! Be on the lookout for lots of information about this fun event on October 12. Each class is in charge of a basket for the silent auction. Our theme is "Dog Lovers." Feel free to pick up items for the basket and send them in with your third grader. Here is a sign up link to ensure we have a variety of items.
If you would like to order Spirit Wear for Paxton Keeley, check out this link!
https://mocotton.com/paxton-keeley-elementary/
https://mocotton.com/paxton-keeley-elementary/
In the Classroom
In math this week, we explored data, graphing, and multiplication. Students were very excited to begin learning about multiplication! We discussed picture and number models to help us begin to understand this concept.
I enjoyed seeing all of the decorated writer's notebooks! We spent time sharing them with each other on Tuesday. Students took the personal narrative pre-test on Wednesday. We spent the rest of the week discussing how to use our writer's notebooks and where writers get ideas. We also started cursive! We will learn our first two letters next week.
Our skill focus this week in reading was activating our background knowledge. We used a book on George Washington Carver to practice this skill. Students also started learning about reading responses and using text evidence.
In social studies this week, we compared and contrasted local and state governments. We also explored the National Anthem as a symbol of our county. On Thursday, we had a special guest speaker! JJ Musgrove, the deputy city manager of Columbia, came to speak to our 3rd graders about how he helps the citizens of our community. We enjoyed learning from one of the leaders of our city!
Upcoming Events
No School, Teacher Work Day-September 24
Hearing/Vision Screening-October 8
Comet Carnival-October 12
Early Dismissal at 12:50-October 16
Flu Shots-October 16
Dental Varnish-October 22
Fall Room Party-October 26
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