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What’s new in Room 216?
MRS. O’CONNOR’S 3RD GRADE CLASS
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“King Spencer” has a
passion for drumming!
Check out those sticks!
In Reading and Writing Workshop we spent some time
reviewing concepts that we have covered throughout the
year. During “Read Aloud” time we practiced making
inferences and predictions using the text The Summer
According to Humphrey. Tell someone at home the main
ideas of this book! We also began our final technology
project of the school year....creating an electronic scrapbook
which features many events that have happened
throughout our lives as 3rd Graders! What have you
included so far in your book?
In Math we talked about tools and units that perimeter
can be measured in. These included: inches, feet, meters,
centimeters, kilometers, yards and miles. We also discussed
the standard unit for measuring area (1 square unit.) Next
week we will be focusing on measurement as it pertains to
time, volume and mass.
Spencer demonstrated
some impressive problem
solving strategies
this week in math!
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In word study we reviewed the concept of synonyms and
using a tool called a thesaurus to help us use descriptive
words in our writing. We also spent some time learning
about homonyms and homophones. Show someone at home
the homonym jokes we viewed on YouTube!
Upcoming Events &Reminders:
SPRING MAP ASSESSMENT: Our class will take the Reading MAP
Assessment in the afternoon on Monday, May 23rd.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN MAY: There will not be an official
classroom, volunteer schedule sent out for the month of May however we
will need lots of helpers to go along with us on the May 31st Field Trip as
well as for the Super Games event planned for Friday, June 3rd (3rd
Grade will be attending Super Games in the AM). Thanks for all you do!
FEILD TRIP CHAPERONES: If you signed up to chaperone our field trip
to The Columbus Museum of Art, scheduled for May 31st, please be sure
you complete the background check ASAP. (See yellow information sheet
sent home earlier in the week, if you need another copy just let me know!)
Related Arts Schedule:
Monday: Music
Tuesday: X Day
Wednesday: PE
Thursday: Art
Friday: Library
Have a great weekend!