Announcements
We have our MAP testing dates! Third grade will be MAP testing April 20-23. Please refrain from scheduling any appointments during the morning hours on these days. We will begin testing at 8:30. If your student misses these testing days, they will have to do make-up testing when they return.
We had a wonderful field trip to the Jefferson City last week! Our day started at the Secretary of State office where students watched an Archives Alive show. We learned about famous historical moments and figures related to Missouri.
Then we toured the office and were able to see how documents and artifacts are kept safe.
Next, we headed to the Capitol where we met with state legislators. We walked around the Capitol and saw famous Missourian busts, a timeline of Missouri history, and a stagecoach!
We had lunch outside the Capitol building!
Finally we headed back to school to enjoy our Central Dairy treat.
We enjoyed Camp Out day on Friday!
In the Classroom
In reading this week, we used a story called "Rapping Magicians" to practice the skills of summarizing, determining central message, and analyzing character actions.
In writing, students began responding to an informative text about archaeologist Mary Leakey. They are explaining how she changed the world.
We began a Geometry unit in math this week. Students are learning how to name polygons based on their attributes.
We have been loving our Weather Unit these past few weeks in Science! On Monday, we listened to meteorologist Beth Finnelo tell us all about her job!
Also this week, Mrs. Hanson has been working with us on a Lego Wedo project. Students began by studying flooding patterns in Missouri and looking at video of floodgates.
They then began building their floodgates, coded them to open or close when flooding occurred, and finally made an accompanying landscape.
Spring Break-March 23-27
Early Release at 12:50-April 10
MAP testing for 3rd grade-April 20-23
Comet Culture Night-April 23, 6:00-8:00
