Rosa Lee Carter
Elementary
Ashburn, VA
ccrabb@lcps.org
May 1, 2016
Issue 9
Mrs. Crabb’s Classroom Newsletter
May Newsletter
I can’t believe it is already 4th quarter! This year
has flown by! The SOL tests are fastapproaching, so please help us do everything we
can to ensure your child’s success with making
sure they are present on these dates, have a good
breakfast before coming to school, and have
spent the final weeks completing review work
that will help them review and prepare for the
tests.
SOL testing dates for 3rd grade
May 18 and May 19- Reading SOL testing
May 25 and May 26- Math SOL testing
Third grade is planning an ancient civilizations
day to celebrate learning about Greece, Rome,
and Mali! It will take place after our SOL
testing. More details will be coming soon!
If you ever have any questions or concerns,
please do not hesitate to contact me.
Mrs. Crabb
Helpful Tips
SOL review sites:
http://www.iq.poquoson.org/
http://education.jlab.org/solquiz/index.h
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http://www.solpass.org/released.htm
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This Month’s Topics
What we are learning this month:
Math:
Multiplication and Division SOL Review
-properties
-groups of, arrays, number line and repeated
addition
-fact mastery
Fraction SOL Review
-name and write fractions represented by a model
-compare fractions having like and unlike
denominators,
using words and symbols
Graphing SOL Review
-construct line plot, a picture graph, or a bar graph
to represent the data
-read and interpret the data represented by graphs
Social Studies:
Ancient Mail
- describe its oral tradition (storytelling),
government (kings),
and economic development (trade)
-locate West Africa on a map and describe the
physical and human characteristics of West Africa
-explain how the people of West Africa adapted
and changed their environment to meet their needs
Science:
Soil and Plants
-soil provides the support and nutrients necessary
for plant
growth
-topsoil is a natural product of subsoil and bedrock;
-rock, clay, silt, sand, and humus are components
of soils
-soil is a natural resource and should be conserved.
Language Arts:
-use singular possessives and apostrophes
-reading comprehension skills and finding
evidence
-nonfiction text features
-persuasive writing and poetry
Page 2
Early Dismissals and Agendas
If you know you will be picking your child up early during the day, please send
a note in with your child in the morning. This helps us prepare to have your
child ready to leave on time.
It is important that each night your child look at his/her agendas to make sure
they are completing all of their homework. Parents, please sign at the
bottom of the page saying that you saw what your child was responsible for
completing. Thank you!
Spirit Days at Rosa Lee Carter
Fridays are RLC Spirit Days and we want our class to show the most spirit by
wearing RLC spirit wear or colors! If you want RLC shirts, please visit the PTO
website store (link on the RLC school webpage) to purchase online. Your child’s
spirit wear will be delivered to them. 
The last Friday of each month will have a special Spirit Day. Here are the
upcoming spirit day themes:
May 27- Twin Day
June 10- Crazy Hair Day
Upcoming Events
Teacher Appreciation Week: May 2nd-6th
Mornings with Moms:
May 11th Last names A-I
May 12th Last names J-Q
May 13th Last names R-Z
May 14th: Bollywood Concert
Memorial Day: May 30th (no school)
Great Review Websites
SOL Teacher:
https://sites.google.com/a/solteacher.com/olteacher-com/home/third-gradevirginiasol-resources
MATH
Multi-step word problems, online and with video
http://www.mathplayground.com/wp_videos.html
Math facts online Organized activities
https://www.xtramath.org/
Thinking blocks for visualizing problems
http://thinkingblocks.com/index.html
Please see the 3rd grade webpage for other fabulous links!