Fabulous February!
Hi Parents,
I will continue to update you with important information through the use of email. I hope you will find the following links and information useful. As always, email me with questions/concerns.
Georgia Online Assessment System
Dates to Remember:
February 10th - Menchies
February 11th - Spaghetti Night – Arts Night - 5:45 – 8:30
February 21st – 25th – Winter Break
Math:M3N5.c Understand the fraction a/b represents a equal sized parts of a whole that is divided into
equal sized parts.
M3M2.b Measure to the nearest ¼ inch ½ inch and nearest mm in addition to previously learned inch, foot, yard, centimeter, and meter.
M3N5.d Know and use decimal fractions and common fractions to represent the size of parts created by equal divisions of a whole.
We are working in many centers developing hands on projects to show our understanding of fractions and decimals, and measurement this week. We will be drawing and modeling fractions as parts of a whole and parts of a group. We will also be dividing a whole into given fraction parts.
If you want to challenge your child using these concepts try these activities at home:
http://math.rice.edu/~lanius/Patterns/
http://math.rice.edu/~lanius/Patterns/draw.html
Spelling -- ELA3C1.l Uses common rules of spelling including grade level appropriate sight words/priority words and corrects words using dictionaries and other resources.
Please make sure you continue to study the spelling words. Try this site to study for our spelling test: http://www.spellingcity.com/
Grammar -- ELA3C1 The student demonstrates understanding and control of the rules of the English language, realizing that usage involves the appropriate application of conventions and grammar in both written and spoken formats.
We will continue our study of verb usage. Please watch for class work that comes home so that you can review it with your child.
Reading
ELA3R3 The student uses a variety of strategies to gain meaning from grade-level text.
This week we will be learning how to take notes from non-fiction texts when researching.
Writing -- ELA3W1 The student demonstrates competency in the writing process.
This week we will be continuing the research process. We are going to be researching adaptations of plants and animals and working a poster project/essay.
Science– S3L1b Identify features of green plants that allow them to live and thrive in different regions of Georgia.
S3L1c Identify features of animals that allow them to live and thrive in different regions of Georgia.
S3L1d Explain what will happen to an organism if the habitat is changed.
This week we will be studying adaptations of plants and animals. The students will use this information to determine why it’s important for plants and animals to have adaptations and what would happen if their habitat were to change.
Please continue to check green folders each night, and read and sign reading logs and agendas.
Thanks for all you do!
