Math - Module 4 - Multiplication and Area begins Monday, January 26th

Famous American Biographies: Although we will not start working on our famous American biography writing and presentations until the middle or end of February, students should begin thinking about who they would like to research. Entertainers and artists will not be allowed. Please choose scientists, inventors, humanitarians, politicians, etc. It is my goal that each student have a different subject this year, so please help them  think of 2-3 famous Americans that they would like to learn about. I will give first dibs on a first come, first-served basis.

A Day to Celebrate Friendship

With Valentines just around the corner, save shoe boxes for a Valentine craft. Also, if you have any Valentine decorating supplies to donate, I would greatly appreciate it.

Welcome 2015

New Year Resolutions

We are learning the difference between Fixed Mindsets and Growth Mindsets. 

Here's a great video we watched in class. Growth Mindsets

Mark your Calendar: Wednesday, January 28th-Talent Show Tryouts-12:30pm- Return permission slips to the office.

Your child is in the process of writing a "How-to" book. These books will be on display in the Capitola Mall in May for the young author’s fair. Students will be choosing an activity in which they have strong background knowledge.  They will research this activity in the computer lab using the Kid Rex search engine. They will create their own text features including a glossary, table of contents, captions and illustrations. All of the work will be done in class.  

A.R. goals for the third marking period as begun. This period will run from Monday 1/12 through Friday 2/20. Remember that the 20 minutes that your child reads every night will help them meet their new A.R. goal. Thank you for discussing and returning the AR goal signature sheet with your child.  AR Home Connect  is a useful link to help monitor your child's progress. 

 

Third graders at the Aptos History Museum

2015- It's going to be a GREAT year!

A special visitor stops by to check in and say hello