A Peek at Our Week
March 24, 2016
Ms. Collins, Third Grade, Claire.Collins@lz95.org
Spencer Loomis Elementary
Important
Dates
March 25-April 3-Spring Break
April 4-Reading Response Due
April 5-8 PARCC Testing
*Please make sure that your
child eats breakfast and gets
plenty of rest this week!
April 5-Spring pictures
April 6-3s multiplication
April 13-6s multiplication
April 18-Wax Museum Project
due
April 18-Reading Response Due
April 20-9s multiplication
April 27-7s multiplication
April 29-Variety Show
May 4-11s multiplication
May 11-12s multiplication
Have a wonderful spring break!

Reading- We have been working hard on our biography unit! The students
have learned how to use timelines to help deepen their comprehension and
understanding of what they read. They have also learned to infer
character traits based on the actions that people have taken and what
they believe in. We ended our biography unit by summarizing what we have
learned about a famous person and taking a walk in their shoes. All of
these skills will help your child while they are working on their wax museum
project.
Math- We wrapped up our area and perimeter unit last week. The students
now understand the difference between area and perimeter and how to
calculate them. This week we have been reviewing fractions.
Writing- Our writers are continuing to work hard on their final copies of their
fiction writing pieces. We definitely have some creative students in this
class! They are looking forward to sharing their final copies with you!
Science and Social Studies- Our historians are continuing to develop their
understanding of the Great Migration and the civil rights movement. We
have had some really interesting conversations on these topics!
Wax Museum Info-All children have selected the person that they would
like to research for the wax museum. They can begin their research at any
point now! Keep in mind that the final project is due in class on April 18th.
This includes the written and memorized speech, the Venn diagram, and
references. Please, support your child in this area and have fun!
Growth Mindset Words of the Month:
Persistence-when you try and try to learn a new skill and never give up
Reflect-To be able to think deeply about a subject or task
Endurance-The ability to do something difficult for a long period of time.
Please use these growth mindset words with your child at home. 
*Please remember to have your child use Keyboarding without Tears at least
5 times a week for 20 minutes.