Special Announcements from the office Week of: Jan. 29 - Feb. 2 **THIRD GRADE NEWS** Mrs. Kennedy’s News Mrs. Williams’ News Reading: Students will be using Context Clues to find the meaning of new words. Attached to the newsletter is a study page that goes with our lessons. We will have a quiz Friday, Feb. 2. (Check the website for more information) Writing: Students will continue to practice answering questions by restating the question and answering in a complete sentence. Word Work: Long “u” patterns in Accented Syllables Language: We will continue learning about verbs that do and do not need helping words. Students will begin reviewing nouns. Math: We have begun learning about division. We will be learning to divide 2, 3, and 4 digit numbers with and without remainders. Students are now seeing why I have been on them to memorize their multiplication facts. At this point, facts should be close to being mastered. If you’re child is still struggling, I cannot stress how important it is for you to be drilling these facts every single night. Bible: We will be doing Lessons 20 and 21 – Learning to be thankful to the Lord and reading about when Joseph sees his brothers again in Egypt during the famine. Science: We had a great time making paper boats, participating in experiments, challenges, and listening to guests speakers as we celebrated Science Week at BCA. Next we will begin a new unit learning about the earth’s surface. Special Announcements from the office Please Note Our next VERSE TEST will be on Wednesday, January 31. Deuteronomy 31:8 “And the Lord, He is the one who goes before you. He will not forsake you; Do not fear nor be dismayed.” Lunch balances are reviewed on a regular basis. If a family has a lunch balance over $15 on the last day of the month or on the 15th of the month, that balance will be added to the FACTS account and will be drafted with the next regularly scheduled payment. This policy will take effect Feb. 1, 2018. BCA Announcements February 7- Talent Show practice, 3:00-5:00 (Students can pack an afternoon snack.) February 19- School closed February 20- Snow make-up day February 21- Talent Show dress rehearsal, 3:00-5:00 Febrary 23- DELIGHTS TALENT SHOW 6:30pm