rd 3 Grade News Story of the Week Visitors from Space Your child is reading, “Visitors from Space” by Jeanne Bendick. This nonfiction selection explains why comets have tails, how comets orbit the sun, and much more. Talk about the solar system with your child. You might also like to check out some books on astronomy. Vocabulary Words fluorescent force loops nucleus particles solar wind Friday Tests: Spelling Comprehension/Vocabulary Timed Math Spelling List Words Ending with -le or -al simple total apple title central purple signal normal middle able terrible people medal handle single Upcoming Events