Monday, February 13, 2012

Today was a GREAT Monday!

Today was a great day!  We began with a new book club genre - Realistic Fiction!  The kids really seemed to enjoy learning about the elements that characterize Realistic Fiction.  Then, each group received their books and began reading.  We also worked on reading after math.  This week we will have double reading time so that we can finish our books before leaving on break.


During third grade math, we practiced paper and pencil timed tests, since we always take them on the computer.  The kids did great!  Then, we checked the math boxes from lesson 6.6.  Tonight's homework is to practice facts in all four operations. 


After Engage and lunch, we had DEAR and a brief classroom meeting.  Then, we finished sharing book club projects from the informational genre.  Lastly, we had science for the remainder of the day.  We investigated different types of pollutants and talked about pollution and how it impacts ecosystems.


PLEASE REMEMBER THAT WE ARE SWIMMING THIS QUARTER AND ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE SWIM GEAR FOR TUESDAY AND THURSDAY PE CLASSES. PARTICIPATION IS A MUST TO PROGRESS IN SWIMMING.

Please also remember to check other class blogs/wikis for important information and homework assignments.  The applicable blogs/wikis are on the left side of this page.

Thank you for reading and have a great evening!

HOMEWORK: 
*Please bring in a water bottle and a silent reading book!
1) Reading: 20 minutes for 3rd / 30 minutes for 4th 
2) Math: EVERYONE: Use IXL and practice basic facts!
3rd: Practice Facts!
50 minutes of IXL by Sunday 2/19
4th: 6.7, division sheet, IXL (practice & sign report)
3) Food drive donations
4) Paragraph practice due 2/15
5) Spelling due 2/17 
6) Third grade SPANISH: finish comic if necessary
7) Ecosystem extension projects due on 2/28 at the latest