[October Newsletter]

Dear Families,

Wow! The month of September flew by! Some topics that we have been busy
learning about are:

Literacy: Different ways to choose a book, genres (fiction vs. nonfiction),
how to read independently, reading strategies (making connections) writing in complete
sentences, detailed sentences, topic sentences, spelling and grammar.

Math: Number Sense-Show numbers different ways: base-ten blocks, place value,
standard form, expanded form, placing numbers on a number line, compare numbers,
and rounding (nearest ten and hundred).

Science: Stability and Structures (Man made structure vs. Natural structure,
Paper Tube experiment)

In October, some of the units that we will be covering are:

Math: Skip counting forwards and backwards, number patterns

Science: Structures and Stability

Literacy: Reading strategies and reading responses, and paragraph writing.  

Agendas

Please continue to monitor your child’s agenda every night.

Reading Logs

Students are encouraged to read 20 minutes every night. They can either read to
themselves or with you! After your child has read, please sign their reading log and
return it every Friday.

Spelling Words

Every Monday, students write new spelling words into their agendas. Every Friday,
we have our spelling test. Students will be bringing their marked tests home.

Grade 3 Literacy

Students will be beginning a home reading every Thursday called “Share-A-Text”.
Students will be exploring different types of texts (lists, letters, recounts, etc.) and
completing a short activity. Share-A-Text is due every Monday.

Halloween

Costumes are absolutely welcome but must be appropriate (no weapons or masks).

Upcoming Events

School Bus Safety and Evacuation- October 3rd

Picture Day- October 9th

Drum Fit - October 15th and 16th

Please visit kwak2018.blogspot.com for more information.

I am looking forward to another great month!

Ms. Kwak