I want to thank you for coming to our Writing Celebration on Thursday! It meant so much to my students to have the ability to show off their hard work. The excitement was evident as they proudly shared the compliments they received from parents.
We ended the week with a "Be the One" assembly and a fun Jump Rope challenge between some of the teachers to kick off Jump Rope for Heart. It was quite the competition!
Have a great week,
Mrs. Haagsma
Questions to ask your child about 3rd grade this week
How do you know when you have to round to the nearest 100?
Who won the jump rope contest at the assembly?
How can you earn extra Michigan money?
What is Mrs. Haagsma's policy when you forget your homework sheet the day it is due?
Curriculum Updates
Writing- We will begin a new unit in writing-realistic fiction! We will brain storm stories ideas, settings, characters, and conflict.
Math- Students will review and practice 3 digit adding with carrying (sometimes we refer to it as grouping). We will also continue to practice rounding to the nearest 10 and 100.
Science- With our Writing Celebration, our light and sound test has been pushed until this next week. We will review these concepts and have a test later in the week.
Social Studies- Students will learn how scarcity, opportunity cost, and choice affect Michigan business. Students will be able to explain how these elements affect what is produced and consumed in Michigan.
Reading- We will continue learning about nonfiction reading. Students will explore different types of graphic organizers. We will read articles and apply our nonfiction knowledge when answering questions about the topic.
Reminders:
Feb.14-Valentine Party: Treats and passing out cards 2:45-3:45
Store Donations-If you are willing to send in donations for our store, we are grateful as 3rd grade teachers! We welcome donations of candy (suckers, individual size pieces), cans of soda, and small trinkets.
Specials this week
Monday-No school Winter Break
Tuesday-Gym
Wednesday-Music
Thursday-Art
Friday-Gym and Kinderbuddies