Homework 4/30

Science:  p. F33 - F 34
Reading:  p. 126 - 129; p. 132

Field Trip:  please remember to bring a water bottle, snack, light sweater, hat, sunscreen, and a raincoat/umbrella.  EXCITEMENT!!!

Homework 4/29

Math:  TEST (Chapter 17)
Science:  Read p. F6 - F20

Excellent Performers!

Dear Parents and Students,

The Third Graders are super stars!  They HIGHLY impressed me with their Science Fair projects and presentations.  They have worked very hard.  Well done to each one of you!  Have a look at the pictures taken at the Science Fair and feel proud of yourselves:

Our Field Trip is getting closer!  On Tuesday, May 1^st, we are going to go to Flying Cow Ranch!  Everyone, please arrive at school not later than 8.20am.  The buses will be leaving at 8.30am.  We will be back at school at 4.10pm.  A packed lunch will be provided to all students who usually eat the school lunch.  Students, please bring the following in a backpack (you have to carry everything by yourself):  hat, sunscreen, umbrella/raincoat, light sweater, snack, and water bottle.  We will have a painting activity at the Ranch and we will also make our own ice-cream!  I know that everyone is getting very excited!!!

Next week, May 2^nd and 3^rd, there will be no school.  Students, enjoy the Mid-Term Break!  I will see you back at school on May 6^th!  Please read as much as you can!  Read, read, read!  Fun, fun, fun!!!  J

Because next week is such a short week, there will be no spelling words. 

Curriculum Planning for Week 11:

Math:  We will review Chapter 17 and also get tested on this chapter.  The test will be on Tuesday, April 30^th. 

Science:  We will continue with Chapter 13 and try to finish this chapter.

Social Studies:  We will round off Chapter 9.

Reading:  We will be doing activities based on Trapped by the Ice.

This month the annual government Outstanding Student Awards were given to one child from each of our elementary school classes. Students are selected by their schools based on several criteria including character, extra-curricular involvement and academics. Well done Adrien!

Our Student of the Week is Victoria Lee.  Victoria is a great helper.  She is always willing to help everyone and she always shares with her classmates.  Congratulations, Victoria!  You are a star!

Have a relaxing weekend, everyone!

Stay dry and healthy!

Kind Regards,

Ms. Crous

Homework 4/25

Math:  4 pages
Spelling:  Test
Reading:  p. 144 - 147

Homework 4/23

Math:  2 pages
Spelling:  write 4 sentences
Science:  SCIENCE FAIR!!!!  

Homework 4/22

Math:  Parents, please sign the test.  Students, do corrections.
Reading:  p. 111 - 117 (Reading Practice Book)
Science:  prepare for Science Fair

Gr.3 IOWA Schedule ~ May 13 - 17

What a JOYFUL Week!

Dear Parents and Students,

We had such a joyful week.  It was Pottery Day on Wednesday and we all made BEAUTIFUL artifacts from clay.  It was a lot of fun.  Here is a glimpse:

On Wednesday, April 24^th, is our Science Fair.  Students, bring your display boards, demonstrations, props, experiments, and/or cue cards to school on Tuesday, April 23^rd.  We will have practice rounds in class on Tuesday and present our projects to each other in class.  This way we make sure that we will feel more relaxed on Wednesday, when we have to present our Science Fair projects to the rest of the school. 

Thank you, Parents and Students, for returning the Field Trip forms and sending the money to school so swiftly.  I am looking forward to May 1^st!  Can’t wait to go to the Flying Cow Ranch!  It will be my first time!

Next week we will also have a practice round for the IOWA tests.  I want all students to feel at ease with the procedures and the format of the test.  Third Graders, remember the golden rule in class?  READ WELL!  If you read the questions and the answer options carefully you are halfway there!

Curriculum Planning for Week 10:

Math:  We will write a test on Chapters 15 and 16 on Monday, April 22^nd.  We will continue with Chapter 17, Perimeter, Area, and Volume.

English:  We will continue with Unit 9 and learn more about how to write instructions.

Science:  We will continue with Chapter 13, Forms of Energy.  Our main focus will be the Science Fair in Week 10. 

Social Studies:  We will continue with Chapter 9, Our American Culture. 

Reading:  We will finish with activities based on Yunmi and Halmoni’s Trip and will the read our third selection in Theme 5, Trapped by the Ice.

Spelling Words for Week 10:

7 Core Subject Words:

perimeter

area

volume

opportunity

migrate

prejudice

custom

7 Frequent Used Words:

fasten

island

simple

little

brightly

quiver

gleeful

1 Challenging Word:

foreigners

Our Student of the Week is Rachel Jan.  Rachel is working very hard and did very well in Social Studies.  She is also invariably polite and a great group member during group work.  Congratulations, Rachel!  You are a star!

Have a LOVELY weekend, everyone!

Stay safe and healthy!

Kind Regards,

Ms. Crous

Science Fair 2013

Homework 4/18

Math:  2 pages
Spelling:  Test
Reading:  p. 102 - 104;  read for 20 minutes

Homework 4/17

Math:  p. 459
English:  3 pages
Reading:  read for 20 minutes (any English book)

Homework 4/16

Math:  3 pages
Reading:  p. 90 - 93
Spelling:  write 4 sentences
Social Studies:  Parents, please sign the test.  Students, please do your corrections.
Drama Homework!

Tomorrow is Pottery Day!  Please be at school at 8.20am.

Students, please remember to return the Field Trip forms and to bring your money.  

Homework 4/15

Social Studies:  TEST (Chapters 7 & 8)

Productivity

Dear Parents and Students,

It has been a very productive week in the Third Grade class with learning, projects, tests, and much more.  What a great bunch the third graders are!

Parents, thank you for coming to meet with me this week.  It was great seeing you all.  I appreciate the time you took in your busy schedules.   It is always lovely to meet with you. 

The third graders are working very hard on their Science Fair Projects.  Students, remember to also work on your speech.  Bring all the experiments, props, and display boards to school on Tuesday, April 23^rd.  Then we as a class can practice our presentations with each other and this way make everyone feel more confident and relaxed.  The Science Fair will take place on Wednesday, April 24^th.

May 1^st is the date for our field trip.  Grades 1 to 3 will be visiting the Flying Cow Ranch.  A letter about arrangements, costs, etc. will be going out early next week.  We will be making our own ice cream there and will also paint some pictures.  I can feel the excitement growing.  I am looking forward to it!

IOWA tests are scheduled for the week of May 13^th – 17^th.  During that week students will not get any homework assignments.  Students, I want you all to make sure you get a good night’s rest every night and also eat a good breakfast.  Remember to pack a healthy snack for every day as well. 

Curriculum Planning for Week 9:

Math:  We will continue with Chapter 16, Congruence, Symmetry and Transformations.

English:  We will start with Unit 9, Writing Instructions.

Science:  In Week 9 we will focus on the Science Fair, but will also look at Unit F, Energy and Change. 

Social Studies:  We will get tested on Chapters 7 and 8 and then move on to Chapter 9.

Reading:  We will continue with activities based on Across the Wide Dark Sea and will then read our second selection in Theme 5, titled Yunmi and Halmoni’s Trip. 

Spelling Words for Week 9:

7 Core Subject Words:

instructions

congruent

similar

symmetry

transformations

kinetic energy

electrical energy

7 Frequent Used Words:

turn

slide

flip

current

down

brought

coming

1 Challenging Word:

potential energy

Our Student of the Week is Karin Okada.  Karin is working very hard and trying her best.  She is improving very well.  Well done, Karin!  You are a star!!!

Have a splendid weekend, everyone!

Kind Regards,

Ms. Crous

Television Interviews = AMAZING!

Homework 4/11

Spelling:  Parents, please sign the test?  Students, do corrections.
Science:  TEST  (Chapters 11 & 12)

Homework 4/10

Math:  3 pages
English:  p. 67
Spelling:  TEST

Homework 4/9

Math:  3 pages
Spelling:  write 4 sentences
English:  p. 65 (characters and setting)

Homework 4/8

Math:  2 pages
English:  p. 83
Science:  Read (and review) Chapter 11