Mrs. Hess’s
Third Grade News
for
October
Following is a list of the topics which we will cover in each subject area during the month of
October:
Reading/Language Arts – application of word analysis skills when reading; decoding
multisyllabic words; use of a knowledge of vowel patterns; comprehension of fiction and
nonfiction selections; making predictions
Word Study – Word lists based on levels of letter pattern understanding will be sent home on
Mondays. Assessments will be given on Fridays.
Writing – cursive letters; four square writing; journal writing; writer’s workshop (personal
narratives)
Math – addition and subtraction with regrouping, counting money and making change
Science/Social Studies – famous Americans; the water cycle; day and night; seasons; planets
and the solar system
Special Information
October 12 – Columbus Day Holiday
October 23 – Halloween Bingo
November 2 and 3 – Conference Days (no school for students) – Please make sure you sign up
for a conference on Sign-up Genius if you have not already done so.
A special thank you to the PTO for sponsoring our Fall Carnival. It was very successful, and we
appreciate their support!
Tip of the Month
Please be sure to check your child’s agenda each night to see announcements about homework
and upcoming tests.
Just a reminder that we have PE on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Please make sure that
your child wears tennis shoes on those days.