May 2, 2016
Math: This week we will be learning about temperature, reviewing for the test, and taking the Measurement: capacity, weight, and temperature for customary and metric.
Memorizing math facts is very important in 3rd grade. REFLEX has begun. User name is kfedders and then students will need their birth date month/date. Also, Dreambox can be completed at home any day of the week and allows your child to work at his/her level.
Social Studies : We will begin the Explorers
Unit. Notes will be in the social studies notebook.
Reading: This week’s focus is using references materials to find information. We will discuss using a thesaurus, a dictionary, an encyclopedia, an atlas, and an almanac
Your child should have the Reading Log and Raz
Kids log in the homework binder for easy access so you can monitor progression. Some students have already completed the reading log!
Word Study 2nd week of words – choice on
Tuesday and practice test on Thursday. Please check your child’s spelling, have them correct any mistakes, and sign both assignment and planner. This will be the last word study list until after SOL testing.
Writer’s Workshop:
. Our current writing project of a fractured fairytale is in its final stages. They are fantastic! We will also be working on a secret project this week.
We will also begin to practice for SOL language test by completing released tests together. www.howmanysyllables is a good place for your child to practice breaking words into syllables.
Look for syllable quiz. The students have played it here so should be able to find it.
Announcements:
SOL reading am on May 20 th
SOL math am on May 26 th
Check the Lowes Island website to order a complete school supply kit for your child.
Everything is included in one payment.
Parent chaperones were are. Mr. Urbaniak, Mrs.
Scanlon, and Mrs. Daily.
If you still wish to join us and you didn’t get drawn, you are welcome to follow the bus in your car or meet us there. All parents joining us will need money if they choose to eat lunch at the museum. Museum policy is no food brought. Please let me know if you plan to join us.
P E is on M, T & TH please be sure your child has appropriate shoes. Please have your child wear them to school – changing hasn’t been working out.
If students have any games, performances, meets, etc. they would like me to attend, please send dates and times. I would love to see them and will try to work it into my schedule. : )
If you have read this memo, print out a copy and sign for your child. He/she will receive an extra sticker for good behavior chart!!
Mrs. Feddersen
Karen.Feddersen@lcps.org
Math: www.mathisfun.com
www.coolmath4kids.com
Reading: www.starfall.com
On Lowes Island home page, there are more available sites to use.