April/May 2014

We’re in the home stretch of the 2013-2014 school year! With your support and help, our third graders have had a successful year.    We still have a lot of work to do to make sure all students are academically prepared for the next grade.  Now that we have completed the 3^rd grade math book, students are working on 4^th grade skills.  On that note, your child should have the 0-12 times tables memorized.  Please work with him/her if they continue to struggle. 

Many of the students are working hard on their STEM projects that will be displayed at the STEM Expo on  May 14^th from 6 – 7 PM in the cafeteria.  Another important school event is the Spring Book Fair, which is the week of May 12^th. More information will be forthcoming as to the time and day your child’s class will be attending.  
Important Dates: 

May 1, 2014- Interim Reports Issued/ Intermediate Spring Pictures

May 5-9, 2014- Teacher Appreciation Week
May 12-16, 2014- Scholastic Book Fair Week 

May 15, 2014- Scholastic Book Fair Family Night

May 13, 2014- Papa John's Night
May 23, 2014- Teacher Planning (Off) 
May 26, 2014- Memorial Day (Off)
June 2, 2014- End of Year Celebration/ Principal Honor Roll Breakfast
June 5, 2014- Honor Roll Assembly for 3rd Grade/ Early Release/ Last Day of School

 

January 2014

Important Dates:
January 20, 2014- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Off)
January 22, 2014- Report Cards Issued for Second QuarterJanuary 26-31, 2014- Melting Pot Week
January 28, 2014- Honor Roll Assembly for 3rd Grade @9:30am

December has been a busy month for Third Grade. Some of the children have been sharing their Immigration Projects with their class. It has been wonderful learning about all the different heritages that are present at Manatee Bay. The children have discussed the book Molly’s Pilgrim and compared and contrasted it to themselves and the Pilgrims of long ago. 

The children are working hard mastering their multiplication facts and learning about the inverse operation of multiplication which is division. When the children return in January they will be taking the BAT 2 test during the week of January 13-17. This is a test that works as a tool to help us prepare your child for the FCAT in April. Please remember that all students must pass the FCAT reading test as it is used for criteria for promotion to Fourth Grade.

November/December 2013

Third grade is busy working on our Thanksgiving on Thursday chapter book and Pilgrims fact checker books. We are integrating  all the disciplines through these books. We are also reading Molly's Pilgrim. This is a wonderful way to share our rich cultures. We are looking forward to having the children share their projects.

Third Grade went to the Broward Performing Center where we enjoyed a wonderful show called "Monster Tales". The children were wonderful. It was a great lesson in imagination and where it can take you.

We are working hard in math. As we begin division it is important that the children know their multiplication facts. Please continue to practice each  night at home.

We are looking forward to a relaxing Thanksgiving holiday as we have so much to be thankful for. We appreciate your continued support.

Reminder: Our textbooks are available online through BEEP. To 

access the textbooks, go to http:// beep.browardschools.com. Click on

Student Portal and sign in. Put in your child’s ID #, then the password is his/

her birth date.

November 2013

Honor Roll Assembly for Third Grade is on Monday, Nov. 18th. Time: 9:30am Place: Cafeteria

Sample pictures of the Immigration Project:

Project due 11/22/13

Oral Presentations  will be on 11/25-11/26/13

No late assignments.  If your child is going to be out the week of 11/25-11/26, please let your child's teacher know in advance.  Thank you for your support!!

Immigration Project Sheet-Click to download
Doll Pattern

October 2013

Third grade has fully implemented the Common Core State Standards. The

students have enjoyed the integrated approach of teaching. The students

have a 50/50 blend of Fiction and Non-Fiction Reading. Writing is blended

and integrated throughout all of the disciplines including science, social

studies, and math.

In Math, the students have started their Graphing Unit. In addition, they

are busy working on their multiplication tables. Please help the students

practice their tables. We all know that practice makes perfect, so any

assistance that you can offer will greatly enhance your child's ability to

excel in school and be prepared for any standardized test that comes their

way.

The third grade team looks forward to working with you and your children and

having an awesome year of learning. Please do not ever hesitate to contact

us when you have a question or need clarification on a particular matter.

Reminder: Our textbooks are available online through BEEP. To

access the textbooks, go to http:// beep.browardschools.com. Click on

Student Portal and sign in. Put in your child’s ID #, then the password is his/

her birth date.

BAT Testing Dates Changed

BAT testing for grades 3-5 are now scheduled for Sept. 30- Oct. 3 (5th Grade thru Oct. 4)

September Upcoming Events

September Upcoming Events:
9/12/13- Meet the Master's Meeting (8:30am)

9/12/13- Coldstone Family Night (5-8pm)

9/13/13- Walk-a-Thon for AR  (during Specials)

9/16-20/13- 3rd Grade Parent/Teacher Conferences Afternoons/Evening (Please check with your child's teacher for date and time of your scheduled conference)

9/23-9/27 BAT Testing in Reading and Math (except on 9/26)  

9/26/13- Early Release Day