News Nov 26-Dec 7

Third Grade News

         Specials: Nov. 26th –B              Dec. 3rd -A 

 

Special Note: Check out our new homework grid on the back of your child's hard copy of the newsletter found in your child's daily folder!

Important dates and reminders

*Lunch Questions? Contact the cafeteria manager at

770-443-8003 ext. 39009.

* Frozen fruit Fridays - Don’t forget your $1.00.

* Please send all money in a labeled envelope or bag.

* Students that eat breakfast must be at school by 7:50am.

* Our grade level has been assigned fruit cups and applesauce for the backpack program.Please send these items if you wish to donate.

 

Nov. 26 - Dec. 14: Dugan’s Annual Coat Drive-

For more information contact Mrs. Keiser or Mrs. Lindall

Nov. 27^th – Chick Fil A Night

Nov. 29^th:-Art Show 6:00-8:00

(Third grade performs at 7:30.)

Dec. 4^th- Stevi B’s Night

Dec. 12^th- Early Release: 2 hours early

Dec. 18^th-  Chick Fil A Night

Dec. 21^st- Jan.4^th- Winter Break

 

 

Current Units of Study

Reading/S.S.: Informational text/explicit facts, Famous Americans (Paul Revere, Frederick Douglass, Susan B. Anthony, Mary McLeod Bethune)

L.A. : adjectives, adverbs, abstract nouns

Writing: paragraphs, informational writing

Math: multistep problems, division concepts, bar graphs, and pictographs

Science: Rocks/Soils

                    
                    Spelling

ugly            uglier                ugliest

pretty         prettier             prettiest

 

quiet           quieter             quietest

lucky           luckier              luckiest

funny          funnier             funniest

lazy              lazier                 laziest

pale              paler                 palest

 

                    Challenge

lovely           lovelier       loveliest

         
                       Vocabulary
Please check your child's homework folder for a list of words.
Test will be Friday, December 7th.

Nov 5-16

Third Grade News

         Specials: Nov 5th- A   Nov. 12th- B

Special Note: Third grade classes are in need of crackers for snack.  We will also take any unwanted Halloween candy for treasure boxes!

Important dates and reminders

*Lunch Questions? Contact the cafeteria manager at

770-443-8003 ext. 39009.

* Frozen fruit Fridays - Don’t forget your $1.00.

* Please send all money in a labeled envelope or bag.

* Students that eat breakfast must be at school by 7:50am.

* Our grade level has been assigned fruit cups and applesauce for the backpack program. Please send these items if you wish to donate.

 

Nov. 5-Nov. 9: Pennies for Paulding

Nov. 6: Election Day (No School)

Nov. 19-23: Thanksgiving Break

Nov. 26 - Dec. 14: Dugan’s Annual Coat Drive

Nov. 29^th: Art Show 6:00-8:00 (Third grade performs at 7:30.)

Current Units of Study

Reading/S.S.: Informational text/explicit facts, Famous Americans (Paul Revere, Frederick Douglass, Susan B. Anthony, Mary McLeod Bethune)

L.A. : adjectives, adverbs

Writing: paragraphs, informational writing

Math: multistep problems, division concepts

               Spelling

sad                        sadly

happy                     happily

quick                    quickly

slow                      slowly

soft                       softly

loud                     loudly

brave                    bravely

fearful                  fearfully

 

           Challenge

careful                  carefully

careless                 carelessly

 

 Vocabulary: See your child's homework folder for complete list of vocabulary words.

         

Newsletter Oct 22- Nov 2

Third Grade News

         Specials: Oct. 22nd –B           Oct. 29th-A
Special Note:

All third grade classes are in need of individually wrapped candy for fall treat bags and crackers for snack. Thank you!

                         Important dates and reminders

*Lunch Questions? Contact the cafeteria manager at 

770-443-8003 ext. 39009.

* Frozen fruit Fridays  - Don’t forget your  $1.00.          

* Please send all money in a labeled envelope or bag.

* Students  that eat breakfast must be at school by 7:50am.

* Our grade level has been assigned fruit cups and applesauce for the backpack    program. Please send these items if you wish to donate.      

 

Oct. 23: Chick-Fil-A Night

Oct. 29-Nov. 2: Red Ribbon Week

Oct. 29-Nov. 9: Pennies for Paulding

Nov. 6: Election Day (No School)

Nov. 19-23: Thanksgiving Break

Nov. 26 - Dec. 14: Dugan’s Annual Coat Drive

 

Current Units of Study

Reading/S.S.: Informational text/explicit facts,

Famous Americans (Paul Revere, Frederick Douglass, Susan B. Anthony, Mary McLeod Bethune)

L.A. : verbs

Writing: paragraphs, informational writing    

Math:   multistep problems, division concepts

 

Spelling List

Add –ed      Drop the final e    Double the final cononant       Change the y

played          add –ed.                and add -ed                             to add i and -ed

walked         liked                       planned                                      tried

enjoyed      moved                     stopped                                      married

                    taped                       tapped                                        hurried

                    baked                      slipped                                        carried

                                        

                                         Challenge

laughed                 balanced          benefitted              magnified

 

Vocabulary Test November 2nd

respect – to show consideration or esteem for

acceptance -  approval or belief; an accepting or being accepted

authority – a group or person with power

conscience – the ability to recognize right from wrong regarding one’s own behavior

expression – communication of opinion, thought, or feeling

News Oct 8-19th

Third Grade News

 Specials: Oct. 8th –B                Oct. 15th-A

 Important dates and reminders

*Lunch Questions? Contact the cafeteria manager at  7-443-8003

ext. 39009.

* Frozen fruit Fridays  - Don’t forget your  $1.00.          

* Please send all money in a labeled envelope or bag.

* Students  that eat breakfast must be at school by 7:50am.

* Our grade level has been assigned fruit cups and applesauce for the backpack    program. Please send these items if you wish to donate.

Thank you! 

-Oct. 2: Stevi B’s                   -Oct. 15-19: Conference Week

-Oct. 11: Dairy Queen            -Oct. 23: Chick Fil A Night

-Oct. 12: Fall Festival 5:30-9:30

Current Units of Study

Reading: fables, folktales, myths

 

Language Arts. : verbs

 

Writing: persuasive writing    

    

Math: addition/subtraction within 1000,

      multiplying by multiples of 10

 

S. S. / Sci.: magnets

 

Spelling List

-ing            -ness          -ous              -ly               -ty

winning         fondness           glorious          lazily             lotalty

reading          happiness         marvelous        easily            ability

looking          shyness                                   honestly       royalty

 

stopping                            

Challenge Words

politely

frequently

courageous

blindness

 

Useful Websites To Practice Math at Home

 

http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html

 

Multiplication Practice Websites:

www.multiplication.com/games

www.aplusmath.com/

www.gamequarium.com/multiplication.html

www.ixl.com/math

www.hoodamath.com/

www.brainpop.com/math/numbersandoperations/multiplication/

www.coolmath.com

 

Newsletter Sept 17-Oct 7

Third Grade News

  Specials: Sept.17th –B, Oct. 1st-A                            September 17-Oct.,7th 2012

 

Important dates and reminders

*Lunch Questions? Contact the cafeteria manager at  7-443-8003 ext. 39009.

* Frozen fruit Fridays  - Don’t forget your  $1.00.          

* Please send all money in a labeled envelope or bag.

* Students  that eat breakfast must be at school by 7:50am.

* Our grade level has been assigned fruit cups and applesauce for the backpack    program. Please send these items if you wish to donate. Thank you

 

-Sept. 18: Chick Fil A Night                 -Oct. 11: Dairy Queen

-Sept. 24-28: Fall Break                        -Oct. 12: Fall Festival

-Oct. 2: Stevi B’s                    -Oct. 15-19: Conference Week

 

Fall Festival Informatio

The Fall Festival will be on Friday, Oct. 12^th from 5:30-8:30.  The third grade will be sponsoring the cake walk booth.  We will also be collecting items for a basket raffle.  The basket assignments are:

Blair-Coffee Lovers      Blackledge- Pet Lovers

Dilts-Tea Lovers           Jackson-Chocoholic

Keiser-Soup and Pasta

Anything you can donate for the baskets will be greatly appreciated.  PTA will be sending more informatio about our booth!!

Homework

The weekly subject schedule for homework will remain the same as follows.

Mon.- Spelling (colorful words week 1, triangle week 2)

Tues. –Math Concepts

Thurs.-Vocabulary Activity

*The students should read 20 minutes each night and record nightly in their agenda. Students should also practice their math facts daily.

* Some of your child’s Math homework will be in a textbook.  Textbooks must be returned to school the next day!

Current Units of Study

Reading: fables, folktales, myths

L.A. : verbs

Writing: persuasive writing        

Math:   addition/subtraction within 1000, multiplying by multiples of 10

S. S. / Sci.: government

Spelling List

-ies                              -es

parties                         boxes

babies                          beaches

families                       dishes

pennies                        buses

                                    glasses

 

-s                                 -s

keys                             horses

boys                            purses

toys                             tables

Challenge

butterflies                   valleys            

friends                         sandwiches

 

Third Grade News

      Specials: Sept.3rd –B, Sept. 10th-A                         September 3-14, 2012

 

Spelling Words

-er                                -est

taller                              tallest

longer                             longest

dirtier                             dirtiest

hotter                             hottest

stronger                          strongest

greater                            greatest

funnier                          funniest

sharper                           sharpest

Challenge Words

duller                    dullest

weaker                     weakest

Test Date: Sept. 14th

 

Vocabulary Words

Please check your child’s take home folder for the list of vocabulary words for the rest of the quarter. 

Current Units of Study

Reading: story elements (We are reading Because of Winn Dixie)

L.A. : plural nouns, commas in addresses

Writing: persuasive writing        

Math:   addition/subtraction within 1000

S. S. / Sci.: heat

 

 Important dates and reminders

* Frozen fruit Fridays  - Don’t forget your  $1.00.          

* Please send all money in a labeled envelope or bag.

* Students  that eat breakfast must be at school by 7:50am.

* Our grade level has been assigned fruit cups and applesauce for the backpack    program. Please send these items if you wish to donate. Thank you!

Sept. 3 – Labor Day                       Sept. 13 – Dairy Queen Night

Sept. 4 – Stevi B’s Night                  Sept. 24-28 – Fall Break

Breakfast Prices

Child: $1.25

Adult: $1.50

Lunch Prices

Child: $1.75

Adult: $2.75

If you have questions about your child’s account please contact the cafeteria manager at 7-443-8003 ext.39009