1. Third Grade Newsletter
GIFTED GAZETTE 1.7
Sept. 25th - Sept. 29th
What we’re learning this week…
Spelling, Vocabulary,
& Test Schedule
Reading: Greek Mythology
This week we will…
finish reading The Magic Treehouse: Ancient Greece and the Olympics Fact Tracker and write an original myth
Skill: story elements (character, setting, plot, protagonist, antagonist
Language/Writing: This week we will…
distinguish between singular and plural nouns.
learn spelling rules for plural nouns
use a “mentor sentence” to apply grammar skills.
Spelling:
Complex consonant clusters (shr-, thr-, spr-, scr-, str-, spl-)
Math: This week we will…
use place value to compare and order numbers
round numbers to the nearest ten
master 4’s facts with “Fluency Friday” speed test on Thurs/Fri
Project of the Week (P.O.W.): In-class research is due Friday.
Research: Our Greek Wax Museum presentations are this Friday 9/29. Students should wear their uniforms and bring their costumes/accessories to change into at school. We are so proud of the passion and knowledge that came across in their speeches! We will continue to practice this week with making audience eye contact, speaking slowly for audience understanding, and voice projection.
We will celebrate our success with Greek snacks in the afternoon. If you’d like to donate, please let the room parent contact know.
On-Level Spelling:
Classical Roots Vocab.:
Lesson 7 pages
Friday Test Schedule:
Reading: Reading comprehension
test with story elements skill
& Graded Classwork (Magic Treehouse Fact Tracker Reading Journal)
Vocabulary: Lesson 7 test
Language: singular and plural nouns and mentor sentence skills
Spelling: test
Math: Fluency Friday Test for 3’s
Place Value test
Shred
Through
Sprout
Sprawl
Split
Throb
Throat
Shrink
Screw
Shrimp
Screech
Straighten
Sprang
Shriek
Splashing
Straps
Strain
strand
Script
Thrill
Graph
Brush
These
threaten
Strictly
ease
easiest
finale
finalist
finally
finite
uneasy
unfinished
A note from the teachers
Tuesday 9/26 Fall Pictures
Wednesday 9/27 PES Blood Drive 12:00-6:00 p.m.
Friday 9/29 Greek Wax Museum (bring costume/accessories)
Friday 10/6 Parish Fair Holiday/no school
Friday 10/13 No school for students/Teacher record’s day
Please continue to study multiplication facts nightly! We are so proud of the kids progress. Our goal is 25 problems in 1 minute and 40 seconds to achieve mastery. Try using mathfactspro.com or mathfactscafe.com for nightly fluency practice.
Ms. Morrison & Ms. Doescher