Week of October 26th - 30th
Week of October 26th - 30th
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3rd Grade Eagle Buck Store
Eagle Bucks are given to students throughout the year as positive reinforcements when students are taking initiatives to meet their goals in 3rd grade. Third grade teachers have a system where at the end of each quarter students can redeem their bucks for prizes and privileges at the 3rd grade Eagle Buck store. While we do supply numerous items, your generous contributions make this store possible! If you would like to contribute, please click HERE and thank you in advance for making this special for our students!
Birthdays & Unbirthdays
Birthdays & Unbirthdays
We want to celebrate all students' birthdays throughout the year. However, we know some might have birthdays that fall on holidays or happen over the summer. This is why we will also be celebrating "unbirthdays" so everyone can have a special day. In order to ensure parents know what day is available, we have a birthday calendar that shows everyone's celebration dates. Please refer to the calendar and select a date that you would like to use to celebrate your child. Parents are allowed to bring sweet treats to lunch on the designated date (lunch is from 11:05-11:35).
Updated on 10.2.26
Test/Quiz/project DateS: Quarter 2
Test/Quiz/project DateS: Quarter 2
Cursive Test (Lower Case Mastery) = Wednesday, October 28th
Order of the Planets Quiz - Thursday, October 29th
Adding and Subtracting Quiz - Friday, October 30th
2.2 Spelling Test - Friday, October 30th
3rd Grade Planet Project
An Out-of-This-World Learning Adventure!
Dear Third Grade Families,
We're incredibly excited to announce the start of our cross-curricular Planet Research Project! Following our inspiring NASA field trip, our third graders are ready to dive deep into a study of our amazing solar system.
Project Overview
Project Overview
This is a comprehensive project that will seamlessly blend English Language Arts (ELA) and Science skills. Each student will research a planet in our solar system and demonstrate their learning through several components:
Research: Students will practice crucial research skills with a variety of sources and determine important information to include in their project.
Writing: Students will also compose a formal research essay that connects their planet to our guiding question...
**How does the unique design of my planet show that God has a perfect plan for His creation?
Presentation Lap Book: They will create a dynamic lap book to visually organize and present their planet's key information.
Size Relative Model: This component will be completed at home to encourage family collaboration and extend learning into the household. Students will brainstorm the model design in class, but the construction of a size-relative model of their planet will be a fun, family activity! Attached you will find a helpful guide!
Planet Walk Through Presentation: Students will create a short dynamic presentation speech to present to guests who come to our planetarium walk through
Project Due Date: Monday, November 16th
Parent Planet Walk: Friday, November 20th (more info coming soon)
Parent Planet Walk: Friday, November 20th (more info coming soon)
Students will host a planetarium event where they will present their amazing work. We warmly invite all parents and family members to attend and see the culmination of their hard work, while learning fascinating facts about the planets in our solar system. More information is coming soon.
The Marvel of God's Specificaly Designed Creation
As we explore the wonders that scientists discover in the cosmos, we will also take time to reflect on how God created our universe and all its magnificent wonders with us in mind.
Each planet—from giant Jupiter with its great storm to tiny colorful Mars—is a testament to the limitless power, precision, and perfect planning of our Heavenly Father.
The heavens truly declare the glory of God (Psalm 19:1), and this project is a wonderful opportunity for our students to reflect on the beauty and wonder of His meticulously designed universe. We pray this study inspires in each student a deeper appreciation for the world He created for them and that it impresses on them how precious they are to God.
In Him,
Mrs. Bradley & Mrs. Dollar
Mercury Elienay - June - Sean - Ariana - Owen
Venus Zachary - Evan - Ashton - Copper - Benson
Mars Reagan SF - Grayson - Layla - Luke - Kate
Jupiter Bo - Dawson - Reagan I - Kaiden - Brian
Saturn Iris - Nolan - Jeremiah - Kinley - Naveena
Uranus Skylar - Isaac - Cannon G - Holland
Neptune Cannon A - Kinsey - Clay - Croix
Mrs. Dollar
Math Focus: Addition & Subtraction Properties & Strategies
Overview: This week students will be learning strategies for subtracting numbers, including estimation, algorithum with regrouping, subtracting across zeros, and using the inverse operation of addition to double check their subraction.
Math Fact Focus: Students will be practicing their 7's math facts. There is a practice in their Moose and a blooket down below that they can use to help study! *Don't forget to sign their multiplication log if they study/practice at home! Even singing their skip-counting song in the car counts as practice time!!! Click HERE for 7's Skip Counting Song
Click HERE for 7's Blooket Practice Click HERE for Facts Review Blooket Practice
Math at Home: On average, 10 minutes of math practice at home each night is encouraged, either on their math facts fluency practice, sent-home worksheets, or IXL/Prodigy/Boddle. Please let me know if you need help logging in at home!
Mrs. Dollar
Science Focus: Ch. 7 Space
Overview: Students will be researching their planets this week using text and online resources. They will complete a research packet that they will use to make their lapbook presentation and to help write their research paper!
Family Chat: What is the difference between a revolution and a rotation? How long does it take your planet to revolve around the Sun? How long does it take your planet to rotate on its' axis?
Homework: None
Mrs. Dollar
Social Studies Focus: Chapter 3: Presidents & Precedents
Overview: Students will be learning about our 2nd president, John Adams, and the 2 political parties at that time, the Federalist and the Democratic-Republicans.
Homework: None
Mrs. Bradley
Spelling Focus: 2.2 Using CK & DGE
Spelling List: attack, chicken, chuckle, freckle, pocket, quickly, shocking, sticky, badger, budget, dislodge, fidget, gadget, pledge, trudge
Homophones and Homographs: there, their, they're, one, won
Homework: Spelling homework is sent home on Fridays and is ALWAYS due on Wednesdays.
Pre Tests are on Wednesdays. (students who correctly spell all of the words on the spelling list will have silent structured computer time during the test on Friday)
Test will be on Friday. *For short weeks, no practice test will be given.
Mrs. Bradley
Reading and Writing Focus: Nonfiction Elements
Overview: Students will utilize text features as a pre-reading strategy to prepare for reading informational texts. Students will differentiate between the topic of a text and the main ideas of a text and be able to identify and explain both clearly. Students will explain important key details vs interesting details.
Homework: Homework will only be given in reading and writing if the student was absent or did not use class time)
Library Challenge: Students read aloud for 10 minutes each night for fluency (rate, accuracy, expression)
rate = natural speaking speed, not slow or rushed with pauses at punctuation for understanding.
accuracy = reading the words correctly, not skipping or changing words, sounding them out correctly when needed.
expression = putting emphasis and emotion in their tone as they read.
Mrs. Bradley
Cursive Focus: Uppercase Letters
Overview: Students will be developing their cursive.
Homework: There will NEVER be cursive homework but I do have extra resources if you would like to request some.
Mrs. Bradley
Grammar Focus: 2.2 Concrete & Abstract Nouns
Overview: Students will identify, analyze, and successfully use concrete and abstract nouns in their writings.
Homework: None
Resources:
Noun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb Song
Mrs. Bradley
Revising & Editing Focus: Editing strategies & Revising strategies
Overview: Students will learn the difference between revising work for clarity and editing writings for mistakes. They will utilize the following strategies to review writing and make it clearer and stronger.
CUPS Chart = Editing resource ARMS Chart = Revising resource
Homework: None
Mrs. Bradley
Scripture Focus: Unit 6 - Jacob and Rachel
Bible Reading: Genesis 29:1–28
Weekly Memory Verse: Trust in the Lord your God with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; think about Him in all your ways, and He will guide you on the right paths. Proverbs 3:5-6
Character Trait: Honerableness means acting with honesty and integrity even when others do not
Biblical Principle: God is honerable
Homework: Study memory verse due Wed. 28themorize the weekly memory verse for our graded memory verse check each Wednesday.
Wednesday Verse Champions:
Unit Test: November 6th
Secret Word:
Secret Word:
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