Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Newsletter Aug 6-17th


Third Grade News
August 6-10th (Specials week B)        August 13th-17 th (Specials week A)


Spelling Words

unhappy                      recall
disappear                     unload
mistake                       misspell
dislike                          replace
mislead                        disagree
rewrite                                    unroll
unknown                    dishonest
react
Challenge Words
unfortunate                recycle
discourage      mispronounce
uncomfortable
The  spelling test will be Fri. 8/17.

Vocabulary Words
missionary-a person whose mission is to go somewhere to help others

sermon-a speech, usually religious in nature, given by a priest, rabbi, or other religious leader as a part of a service.
exception- something that is left out or not done on purpose or something that does not follow the rule
constellations- a group of stars that form a pattern and have been given a name based on its shape.
congregation- a group of people who adhere to a common faith and often attend a given church
Our vocabulary test will be Friday  8/17. Your child should begin to study these words.
Current Units of Study
Reading: story elements
L.A. : nouns
Writing: persuasive writing        
Math:  rounding, multiplication facts (0,1,2)
S. S. / Sci.: Heat
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 each Tuesday!

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