Week of August 24th - 28th
Week of August 24th - 28th
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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!
Room Parents Info
As we gear up to begin our upcoming school year, we are looking for a few helping hands to assist with classroom events and things of that nature. If you are available to help lead the charge or want to be part of our "3rd grade class crew" please let us know by either sending an email or a remind message. If you are unable to volunteer, have no fear because there are plenty of other important ways to help out. We appreciate all the help we can get and love making things extra special for our wonderful students. Thanks in advance and if you have any questions, please let me know!
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 8.21.26
announcements
announcements
Picture Day (red polo uniform) - Tue. September 1st
Brew With Begnoche (9am - 10am) - Wed. September 2nd
Labor Day = Mon. September 7th
See You At The Pole - Wed. September 23rd
No School (Waller County Fair Day) = Wed. September 30th
Pink Out Pep Rally - Fri. October 2nd
Grandparents & Special Friends Day = Thur. October 8th
End of Quarter 1 = Thur. October 8th
Fall Break = Fri. October 9th - Tue. October 13th
Test/Quiz/project DateS: Quarter 1
Test/Quiz/project DateS: Quarter 1
Science Test - Thursday, August 27th
1.1 Spelling Test (conconants and vowels) - Friday, August 28th
Chapter 1 Social Studies Test - Thursday, September 3rd
Unit 1 Bible Test - Friday, September 4th
Mrs. Dollar
Math Focus: Foundational Facts
Overview: Students will be discovering patterns in multiplication with factors of 2's, 5's, 10's, 0's, and 1's. We will continue using strategies of skip counting, creating equal groups, and drawing arrays to solve multiplication problems.
Topic 1a-2 Math Test: Tuesday, September 8th
Math Fact Focus: 2's, 5's, 10's, 0's, and 1's - Students will begin to practice fact fluency for the 2's, 5's, 10's, 0's and 1's. There is a practice sheet in their Moose where they can practice with dry erase marker. On Monday, students will be receiving an at home study log that you can sign everytime they study their math facts. *Eagle bucks will be given for each day! Students will be given a speed drill on the following facts on Friday.
Family Chat: Using real-world arrays (carton of eggs, case of waters, chocolate pieces, etc) have your child find the total using multiplication to solve.
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. An IXL introduction sheet was sent home in their Moose that has their log-in information!
Mrs. Dollar
Science Focus: Ch. 1 Onward We Go
Overview: Students will be introduced to the scientific practices that we will use throughout the year during Chapter 1. This week we will focus on engineering in our world and how we problem solve to find solutions. Students will participate in a lab where they will design a bridge and ! There will be a test on Thursday over lab safety rules, materials and how to write a CER.
Homework: Test Review (Optional): Click HERE! or log into joinmyquiz.com and enter code: 0405 5481
Chapter 1 Science Test: Thursday, August 27th
Mrs. Dollar
Social Studies Focus: Ch. 1 Beginnings
Overview: Students will explore the period of time from the discovery of the New World until the American Revolutionary War. We will focus on how America's history began as people looked for freedom and opportunity and integrate Matthew 28:19, The Great Commission.
Homework: None
Chapter 1 Social Studies Test: Thursday, September 3rd
Mrs. Bradley
Spelling Focus: Unit 1.2 Consonants & Vowels
Spelling List: basket, hat, led, napkin, run, gift, impact, next, tent, wilt, brag, crop, flat, slumber, trip
Homophones and Homographs: four, for, be, bee (bonus words on spelling test)
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 on Wednesday and the test will be on Thursday.
Mrs. Bradley
Reading and Writing Focus: Novel Study Begins! Plot elements
Overview: Students will use our class novel to investigate and analyse fiction elements like plot, setting, characters, conflict, theme, and POV. Students will respond to their reading by using the RACE strategy and various other types of writings.
Homework: None (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.
Quarter 1 Novel Study!!!
I am pleased to announce that the first class novel we will be reading this year is...
Third Grade Angels by Jerry Spinelli.
Summary:
George, aka "Suds," has just entered third grade, and he's heard the rhyme about "first grade babies, second grade cats, third grade angels, fourth grade rats," but what does this mean for his school year? It means that his teacher, Mrs. Simms, will hold a competition every month to see which student deserves to be awarded "the halo" -- which student is best-behaved, kindest to others, and, in short, perfect.
Suds is determined to be the first to earn the halo, but he's finding the challenge of always being good to be more stressful than he had anticipated. Does he have to be good even outside of school? (Does he have to be nice to his annoying little sister?) And if Mrs. Simms doesn't actually see him doing a good deed, does it even count?
Please have this book ordered and in your student's backpack on Friday August 21st. I will be checking that day to make sure every student has their copy and will be previewing the novel with them. We will be starting the novel study on Monday August 24th.
Mrs. Bradley
Cursive Focus: Wave Family
Overview: Students will be developing their cursive with focus on the "Wave Family" lower case letters (a, c, d, g, q)
Homework: There will NEVER be cursive homework but I do have extra resources if you would like to request some.
Mrs. Bradley
Grammar Focus: Unit 1.2 Verbs
Overview: Students will identify, analyze, and successfully use verbs in various activities and personal writings.
Homework: None
Mrs. Bradley
Revising & Editing Focus: What's the difference?
Overview: Students will learn the difference between revising work for clarity and editing writings for mistakes.
CUPS Chart = Editing resource ARMS Chart = Revising resource
Homework: None
Mrs. Bradley
Scripture Focus: Unit 1 Creation and the Fall
Bible Reading: Genesis 1:26-28; 2:4-25; 3
Weekly Memory Verse: "So God created man in His own image, He created him in the image of God, He created them male and female.
Character Trait: Graciousness is showing kindness, mercy, and compassion, even when it is not deserved.
Biblical Principle: People have a body and a soul with free will.
Homework: Memorize the weekly memory verse for our graded memory verse check each Wednesday.
Wednesday Verse Champions: Isaac H. - Layla K. - Ashton Y. - Reagan I.
Unit Study Guide: Unit 1 Study Guide
Unit Test: Friday, September 4th
Q4 W1 Secret Word:
Q4 W1 Secret Word:
TO
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