1. Third Grade Newsletter
GIFTED GAZETTE 3.8
Feb. 26th - Mar. 2nd
What we’re learning this week…
Test Schedule
Reading: This week we will…
read Because of Winn Dixie
connect character traits to actions in the text
Design Lost Dog Poster
read self-selected novels about friendship in Literature Circles - students will complete book report on the book they have chosen
Language/Writing/Vocabulary: This week we will…
Orange Vocabulary Workshop Unit 6
Use mentor sentences to identify simple subjects, simple predicates, and adjectives
Louisiana Practice Test Prep Packet
Spelling: utilize dictionary/thesaurus/dictionary.com references and refer to list of “non-negotiable” words in writing portfolio
Math: This week we will…
Compare and classify shapes by attributes, sides, and angles
Group shapes with shared attributes
Identify 2-dimensional shapes based on attributes
Create geometry “wanted poster” and riddles
Project of the Week (P.O.W.): due Friday
Reading:
THURSDAY reading comprehension test with concentration on character traits and actions
Orange Vocabulary Workshop:
THURSDAY Unit 6 Assessment
Language:
THURSDAY Mentor Sentence Assessment
Spelling:
Assessed through writing. Students are expected to consult dictionaries, peer editors, computer resources, and “non-negotiable” words to monitor spelling when writing.
Math:
FRIDAY test geometry shapes and angles
A note from the teachers
Some supplies are getting low. Please check with your child to see if they are needed more pencils, crayons, markers, etc. 
Feb. 26-March 2~ Food Drive
Feb. 28~ PES Black/Gold Kick off to Testing Celebration at 1:30pm in GYM
March 2~ Cultural Arts Day
March 8~ Spring Pictures
March 9~ No School for Students/Professional Day for Staff; End of 3rd 9 weeks
Ms. Morrison & Ms. Doescher