Important information for parents, from Mrs. Christian

 

Third graders work on different forms of number expression

We had a busy, busy day.

We worked on standard, expanded, and written forms in math. For example:

standard form = 5,764

expanded form = 5,000 + 700 + 60 + 4

written form = five thousand, seven hundred sixty-four

We also added to our math notebook.

In reading we read another story and answered questions independently, but we read it together. 

A note came home with your child. Please ask about it if he or she doesn't share it with you.

Please read with your child tonight, using the book he or she brought home

We had a great day today. 

We took our post test over place value, and most did better. I pulled some and we went over place value again.

We also read another short story and discussed what makes a story.

Your child has a read aloud assignment tonight. I sent the book What is the World Made Of? home. Please listen to your child read, take turns, or read it to him, if needed. The book and note should be returned tomorrow.

Matter is what we are studying in science this week.

We are also doing our first writing that will be posted in the hall. We are writing over something we did this summer. 

Please be sure to go through your child's daily folder.

Third graders wrap up week with a busy Friday

We had a busy Friday. 

We did some independent practice over place value today in math. We also reviewed the tens tables.

We worked with sequencing and summarizing. We retold stories by telling the important events in the correct sequence.

We will be studying states of matter next week. We will be having floats on Friday to wind things up. I will be sending home a note, asking for some donations. If you cannot donate, do not feel bad. There will be many opportunities.

Have a great weekend.

Several students improve Isip reading scores

We had another great day.

We had several who improved their Isip score in reading. We worked with sequence and summarization. Ask your child to explain one or both to you.

We worked more with place value. Tomorrow we will do an independent activity to see how well they grasp the concept.

We are discussing the difference between an experiment and an observation in science.

Have a great evening!

No, they didn't take tests all day, but it probably seemed like it -- here's what else they did

In case your child comes home and says he or she took tests all day, we didn't. But it seemed like it. We had to do a couple of pretests in the Alpha Plus curriculum.

We worked with place value in math today. It was interesting, as I wrote it on the board and asked what they knew about place value. Many started saying it had to deal with going somewhere. When I realized they were thinking about places as being somewhere to go, I went with it. Then we discussed the word "values" separately. The discussion took on a life of its own, but was very interesting! They were doing some deep thinking!  

In reading we worked with sequencing and summarizing. We did some silent reading, as well as reading aloud. I love hearing them read. 

We are doing our first experiments this week in science. 

Please keep your eye out for information that will be coming home about upcoming events!

Have a great evening!

Students learn about Oklahoman Will Rogers

We had a busy Friday today. 

We worked more with multiplying by five. They are learning why 5 X 5 = 25, not just memorizing the facts. It is important that they see how it connects to addition.

We read about Will Rogers today. We listened to a book about him that was written by former Governor Frank Keating, and illustrated by a friend of mine, who is also an Oklahoman, Mike Wimmer.

We had some silent reading time. 

Math books were sent home and they may keep them to use for practice. We are using a different curriculum this year. 

Have a great weekend! Assignments are already up on Seesaw. I scheduled them so that they could do them today if they wanted and not have to worry about it on Tuesday.