• Classroom Updates and Announcements

    Hello room 13 families,

    State Testing will begin this week on Tuesday, April 29.  We'll test each morning from approximately 8:30-9:45 AM. The kids are invited to bring a "testing snack" to munch on during testing if they'd like. We find that this eases testing anxiety a bit, and makes the process just a bit more enjoyable.  Healthy snacks are preferred, and please avoid any nut products. We have kids who are severely allergic.  Thank you!

    It's important for the kids to get a good night's sleep, to eat a filling breakfast before testing, and to come to school with their fully charged iPads and earbuds or headphones. Homework will be light in order to make time for the biography project which is due May 9. Please note that classes cannot be interrupted during the state test. If students are tardy, they will need to wait in the office until recess, and students cannot be called out of class to go home early during testing time.

    We are in need of a few volunteers who would be willing to help make student end-of-the-year art portfolios at home.  We would send home the poster board and supplies.  Please let us know if you can help.  Thank you!

    Did you know that the 3rd grade collected 305 pairs of shoes to donate to the needy through our Soles for Souls project? The kids are so proud, and we are proud of them! Our project will be showcased at the FSD Fest, which is the district showcase featuring different projects from all the schools in the district. We will need a few students to help showcase our service project at the event on Saturday, May 17. There are events going on all day at the FSD Fest, but the Innovation Experience, where schools will showcase projects, will take place from 9:15-10:45 AM. Please click HERE to find out more about the FSD Fest in general, and do let us know if your child would like to attend the FSD Fest and help showcase and talk about our project to attendees! All the 3rd grade teachers will be there.

    All parts have been cast for our class production of "Munchkin Mediation: Conflict Resolution in Oz." The play is all about problem-solving and getting along with others, and its characters are based on those from The Wizard of Oz. The kids will begin bringing home their scripts this week, and should begin practicing and memorizing their parts and the song lyrics. Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, May 27. The play will be held in our classroom and will begin at 10:30 AM. It's usually standing room only!

    Yearbooks are on sale! Please see the flyer attached to this week's Sunday email for details.

    Looking Ahead:

    Angels Night May 9 More information is on the flyer attached to our weekly emails

    Open House: Thursday, May 15 from 6:00-7:30 PM. Come see your child's wonderful work!

    Third Grade Awards Ceremony: Thursday, May 22 at 1:30 in the MPR. All students will receive an award. *Give yourself plenty of time to find parking. It can be very busy around the school during award ceremonies.

    Class Play: "Munchkin Mediation: Conflict Resolution in Oz" Tuesday, May 27 in our classroom from 10:30-11:15 AM.

    3rd Grade Field Day and Pizza Lunch: Wednesday, May 28. Field Day will begin at 8:30 AM. Lunch will be at 11:30. More details coming soon!

    Last Day of School:  Friday, May 30  *Report Cards Go Home

    Daily Homework and Announcements

    Have a great week!

     

    Kindest Regards,

    Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Valenzuela

  • Welcome to 3rd Grade GATE!

  • Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Valenzuela

    Your teachers!  Mrs. Valenzuela and Mrs. Lewis

     

  • Learning Highlights

    English Language Arts: We will continue our informational reading workshop, and will move into opinion writing this trimester.  The kids are looking forward to typing their informational pieces into Book Creator. We'll share the final products with you when we finish@!

    Math:  We are studying area and perimeter in chapter 11. .The children should be working at home to master their multiplication tables to ten.  10-15 minutes of practice daily is recommended.

    Science: We will continue our earth science unit and study weather

    Social Emotional Learning:  We are working in Unit 4:  Problem Solving

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