Ms. Hahn’s Newsletter
October 31, 2016
Reading
This past week I read Borreguita and the Coyote by Verna Aardema. The students will be recounted the story and comparing the characters of this story. We also had time to talk about how you make connections to books. You can make connections to yourself, another book, or the world. Next week we will spend time learning about Jason and the Golden Fleece. We will be seeing the Opera on Wednesday.
We have almost finished the book Chocolate Touch in reading groups. The students are doing a great job answering the comprehension questions. Most reading groups will finish the book next week.
Math
We measured the perimeter of real word objects and then took a short assessment on perimeter. In the middle of the week, the students began learning about area. It is important that students understand the concept of area not a formula using multiplication. The students will be covered different polygons with squares objects to determine the area. Next week we will have time for the students to solidify their knowledge of area. The students will continue to use square units to cover polygons.
Please remember to have your child play math games at home at least two times a week. Please indicate your child played the math games above the spelling list under reminders. I would encourage your child to practice skip counting at home by all numbers 2-12. This will help him/her memorize their multiplication facts.
Science and Social Studies
This week the students will began labeling a map of Illinois. We will finish labeling the map next week. Next week the students will continue to learn more about Illinois History and the land forms in Illinois.
Writing
In writing this week the students made their final revisions to their true stories. Students worked on organizing their writing into paragraphs. On Monday the students will make the final version of this true story. Next week the students will begin a second piece of narrative writing. It is important for students to tell their story bit by bit.
Earthkeepers
Please help your child complete the Y key tasks on time. Remind your child to work on the assignment to get it done by time. All tasks should be completed and turned in on November 4th.
Halloween Costumes
Students will change into costumes at 1:30.
Must follow these guidelines.
No excessive violence depicted by the costume
No face masks or hoods which render students unrecognizable
No “Creepy Clown” masks or “Creepy Clown” face paint
No Weapons of any kind, real or toy.
Upcoming Dates
Monday, October 31- 1:45 Halloween Party
Nov. 1- Green Challenge Assembly
Nov. 2- Field Trip to CLC , Early Release
Nov. 4- Earthkeepers Due
Nov. 11- Look for parent/teacher conference sign ups
Parent Teacher Conferences
Students in third grade come to their conference and sit in the room. The parents and the teachers do the majority of the talking. However, students how they are doing in school.