Third grade is well under way. Students are learning and using the 7 habits. They are becoming more in charge and proactive by remembering homework. We have become a community by setting class goals and helping each other achieve them.
In math we have worked on problem solving in addition and subtraction. Students also learned about pictographs, bar graphs and line plots. We are working on place value concepts currently as well as patterning. Students should be able to take apart a 3 digit number and tell the value of each digit. There is a lot of new vocabulary we are working on in math.
Our first science unit is Be a Scientist. Students learn observation, note taking, and non fiction features. In social studies students are working on learning the difference between personal and public problems. We also learned how communities work together to solve problems. Again, learning new vocabulary with this unit.
In reading we are recounting stories and working on choosing good fit books. Students write a letter each week about their independent reading book in class. They need to explain their thinking about their reading.
Within a few weeks we hope to organize math volunteers to help in third grade. We will have a coordinator to make a schedule and share it with anyone who showed interest in volunteering in math. Reading volunteers will begin after conferences. Please let me know if you are interested in volunteering for either of these. Volunteers will take small groups from four of the third grade classrooms, including our classroom.
Third grade is working very hard. Thank you for your continued support.
Please contact me with any pertinent information about your child, or questions at any time. I appreciate your support at home.
jpalmer@d75.org
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
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Tuesday, July 23, 2013
August 2013
I hope that you all had a restful summer, yet full of new learning. I am happy to be your child's teacher this year. So you know a little bit about me: I have taught at our district for more than 14 years. I have 3 children and I enjoy being outdoors, traveling and spending time with my family. My goal this year for your child is that your child loves learning and is successful. I look forward to meeting every parent and look for your partnership in this journey. Please contact me at anytime at school with your input about your child, in any way that can help your child be successful.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
April
Can you believe that it is April? Third graders are ready for spring MAPS testing this week and next. We are in the midst of a science unit studying rocks and minerals. Students are using their keen observational skills to find and categorize rocks by property. We are reading and writing about science. Keep sending in those rocks for our rock musuem!
In math we finished up our unit on measurement and are moving on to geometry. Keep practicing elapsed time. That is a new concept third graders are expected to master according to the common core standards.
The end of the year will be very busy. Watch your mail for alerts about special events coming up. As always, thank you for your support and help with your child's learning.
In math we finished up our unit on measurement and are moving on to geometry. Keep practicing elapsed time. That is a new concept third graders are expected to master according to the common core standards.
The end of the year will be very busy. Watch your mail for alerts about special events coming up. As always, thank you for your support and help with your child's learning.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
What's New?
Students are growing by leaps and bounds in their learning. We are increasing the challenges of reading levels and thinking with the new Common Core Standards. Students have been working hard on using non fiction text features as a road map to comprehension in their non fiction reading.
In math we are find the relationship between multiplication and division through the use of manipulatives.
In Science we are completing our unit on Animals. Students simulated a cougar hunt to learn about the concept of competition in an ecosystem and interdependence.
We appreciate all the parents who help in the classroom and at home by supporting the children.
In math we are find the relationship between multiplication and division through the use of manipulatives.
In Science we are completing our unit on Animals. Students simulated a cougar hunt to learn about the concept of competition in an ecosystem and interdependence.
We appreciate all the parents who help in the classroom and at home by supporting the children.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
November
Thanks to our parent coordinator and party coordinator for making our Halloween celebration a success! The students had a lot of fun, and took home great prizes. We appreciate all the parents who helped, behind the scenes, by sending in and purchasing items for the children.
In reading we are working on naming character traits by using the evidence in the text. We look for what the character says or does and name the trait. Students are working hard on this and practiced using adjectives in observations of a lima bean as well as many other science observations.
In writing we have been using leaf observations to write a compare and contrast essay about 2 leaves. Students are really working hard to organize their writing.
Our math study includes subtraction with regrouping up to 4 digit numbers. Keep practicing math facts, and this will become more automatic.
We still need about 10 - 2 liter bottles. If you have any extra, please send them in! They should be washed with water only- no soap please! Thanks to our parent coordinator for cutting the bottles for us in preparation for another fun science project!
We appreciate our classroom volunteers who have come in recently to work with our third graders! Thank you so much!
Please contact me if you have any questions, or concerns!
In reading we are working on naming character traits by using the evidence in the text. We look for what the character says or does and name the trait. Students are working hard on this and practiced using adjectives in observations of a lima bean as well as many other science observations.
In writing we have been using leaf observations to write a compare and contrast essay about 2 leaves. Students are really working hard to organize their writing.
Our math study includes subtraction with regrouping up to 4 digit numbers. Keep practicing math facts, and this will become more automatic.
We still need about 10 - 2 liter bottles. If you have any extra, please send them in! They should be washed with water only- no soap please! Thanks to our parent coordinator for cutting the bottles for us in preparation for another fun science project!
We appreciate our classroom volunteers who have come in recently to work with our third graders! Thank you so much!
Please contact me if you have any questions, or concerns!
Thursday, October 11, 2012
October 2013
Third grade has been a busy place this fall. In reading we are working on retelling stories and reading with phrasing. Students have been working very hard to accomplish their objectives every day.
In math, we are beginning addition with regrouping. We continue to problem solve everyday and share strategies that we use to solve these problems. We have been doing observations and experiements in science. Students are working on vocabulary and writing in science, too. In writing workshop we are learning about the writing process firsthand through practice. Students created an authority list and then chose one topic to expand on in prewriting. They drew some fantastic webs with topics, main ideas and details. It is exciting to watch them participating in the
writing process.
Thanks to our room parent for organizing the parent information flyer and the volunteers for our three parties this school year. Please consider donating items or helping with the party.
Classroom volunteers will start soon.
The third grade teachers will work on a schedule after conferences. Thank you for your willingness to help our children.
We will be going on our field trip to the Grove soon. If you can chaperone, please contact me. You will need a background check. The main office can help you do this.
I look forward to meeting with parents during our triad conferences next week. Please remember that this is a student led conference. Your child has an important role in the conference and should attend with you.
In math, we are beginning addition with regrouping. We continue to problem solve everyday and share strategies that we use to solve these problems. We have been doing observations and experiements in science. Students are working on vocabulary and writing in science, too. In writing workshop we are learning about the writing process firsthand through practice. Students created an authority list and then chose one topic to expand on in prewriting. They drew some fantastic webs with topics, main ideas and details. It is exciting to watch them participating in the
writing process.
Thanks to our room parent for organizing the parent information flyer and the volunteers for our three parties this school year. Please consider donating items or helping with the party.
Classroom volunteers will start soon.
The third grade teachers will work on a schedule after conferences. Thank you for your willingness to help our children.
We will be going on our field trip to the Grove soon. If you can chaperone, please contact me. You will need a background check. The main office can help you do this.
I look forward to meeting with parents during our triad conferences next week. Please remember that this is a student led conference. Your child has an important role in the conference and should attend with you.
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