Solomon/Pearson/Lillie

Third Grade News!

Looking ahead for the week of November 17^th – 21^st

* November 26-28^th Thanksgiving break

*December 15^th (3-5 Holiday Program) 5:30-6:30

* Cow Eye Science Lab dissections: Dec. 15^th, 16^th,18^th at 10:00

(Parents needed to help make it possible)

Handwriting: We are starting our new DeNelian handwriting program. Third graders will first be introduced to it with printing letters. They then will soon be learning how to cursive tie the letters together. We do not want the students writing in cursive until they have learned all the letters using the proper techniques. If you could help us reiterate the importance of them doing their best work, that would be great.

Reading:

· Your child should be reading a chapter book during their nightly reading. This month’s book report will be a gingerbread man that they will be writing a book summary on – For those of you that like a jump start, this form will be in Friday folder for your child’s report. It is then due on Dec. 5^th.

· Reminder: Read at least 20 minutes each night and turn in Friday reading logs. They still need some guidance in their nightly reading. Listening to them and asking them questions will help them strengthen their fluency and comprehension. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Math: To help your child be more successful with math, please help them understand the importance of doing their homework. Also, please check over your child’s math homework nightly.

Core: Solomon kids & Lillie’s kids: Are moving into Light and Sound Pearson’s kids: Are starting Canada & Explorers.

Parent Help Needed for + dissection in Science Lab (10:00) - Monday, Dec. 15^th Solomon; Tuesday, Dec. 16^th Lillie; Thursday, Dec. 18^th Pearson. Please email Jamesa@academycharter.org if you can help.

Other Information for all Third Grade:

ü Friday, Dec. 5^th Summary book report due.

ü Please have your child always refer to their planner for individual class homework changes. Also, our website was down last week. Please be patient and when this happens feel free to call another classmate for help.

ü We know this sounds crazy, but many students are still coming to school without water bottles. Oh! How thirsty they can get. We definitely want them to keep their brains charged to learn while not wasting all that class time running to the drinking fountains. J

Thank you for your partnership in educating your child.

~ Third Grade Team