October 2, 2015

Ms. Zurales' 3rd Grade News

October 2, 2015

ELA We will focus on fables and finding the moral of the story. Students will look for evidence to support the claim (the moral). For language, we will focus on subjects and predicates. We will also start a descriptive writing unit.

Spelling New spelling sorts went home on Monday. Students are being asked to choose a different activity from the Spelling Homework sheet to complete each night (Mon-Thurs) to help them master their spelling words. Once your child has completed the activity, please place the activity in their spelling folder and initial the activity square. All 8 activities, should be attached to the Spelling Homework Sheet and turned in on Friday, October 9, which is the day of the assessment.

Math  A pre-assessment was given on multiplication today. Students are investigating situations designed to elicit key ideas and strategies that build a foundation for a deep understanding of multiplication. 

Science Next week we will continue studying the water cycle in Chapter 9 of our text book.

Important October Dates & Announcements

Ashlyn was our our Panther of the Week.

Did you know she collects bottle caps and her hero is her mom?

Halloween:

The Halloween party and parade will be on Friday, October 30th. The party is at 1:10. The parade will begin at 2:10.

Please keep in mind the following guidelines when helping your child pick out a Halloween costume:

1. We only have 15 minutes for costume changes. Please make sure your child can change into his/her costume easily and by themselves. If the costume can be worn over their clothes, then both the time to change and the chances of losing any clothes is minimized.

2. If the costume involves make up, please apply it before your child comes to school. If you send your child in with make up, then your child has to be able to apply it themselves. 

3. Please do not send any weapons (guns, swords, etc.) as part of the costume. Save those for trick-or-treating.

4. We will not have time to change back into our clothes for dismissal. Your child will wear their costume home.

October Dates to Remember

  6 - Picture Day

  9 - Spelling Test and all spelling homework activities are due

30 - Halloween Parade and party