3C’s Monday Memo
January 4, 2016
Math: Monday was a review day of concepts
learned to date. After I correct the review
sheets, I will be sending home in the binder.
Please keep so you can see what your child
needs more work on.
Tuesday, we will begin the geometry unit.
Most students find this easier than previous
units and a nice break. However, there is new
vocabulary that some students may require
extra practice with at home. Students can get
extra practice on SOL teacher under math
and geometry. This site is available on the
LIES web page.
2 students have reached 100% math fact
fluency on REFLEX! I have written your
student’s progress % in the planner today. I
am recommending some students to use the
site every night at home.
Memorizing math facts is very important in
3rd grade. REFLEX is available at home, 7
days a week.
Science: We will begin the ancient Rome
unit this week. The students are noticing
there are many similarities to ancient Greece!
Reading:
Next week will be the next round of DRA
reading leveling tests. Having your child
read a couple of pages aloud to you each
night will help them prepare for the oral
section. In groups, we will be practicing the
various questions that asked in the DRA tests
together and talking about what their answers
should include or look like.
Please make sure your child is carefully
reading Raz Kids and looking for the
answers. The scores have been low. It is a
good idea to go over the missed questions
one on one to help prepare for the SOL test. I
will be writing the reading benchmark test
score in the planners. Many need to see
improvement in that area.
Word Study
First week of words. Choice on Tuesday and
Thursday. Test on January 15th.
Writer’s Workshop:
We will be working on a New Year’s project
along with our daily language sheet.
Announcements:
Please make sure your child has a warm
jacket and mittens on these colder days.
Many students were very chilly at recess
today.
Thanks for working with me to make sure the
students have nutritional snacks. Thanks for
signing the planner daily and helping with
homework as well!
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!!
Due Tuesday morning.
Have a great week! Mrs. Feddersen
Karen.Feddersen@lcps.org