My grandmother told me many times that "hindsight is twenty-twenty". As I reflect back upon our weeks so far in third grade, my hindsight brings so much into focus. Our class is filled with loving, vibrant, dedicated, and positive friends each and every day. During the first quarter and a half this year I have learned more about each child than I ever thought possible. As with adults, children also have "keep trying days" just as they have "amazing days". I am so thankful and grateful for the chance to be in school with your child each and every day that I am afforded the opportunity. It is truly a blessing.
As we continue to move forward, I challenge myself to guide my students and my own family at home using the powerful and humbling mission statement crafted by the students in the beginning of the year.
Mission Statement
We will demonstrate our Lifeskills and the 7 Habits everyday.
We will use the golden rule.
We will be leaders and learners in our school/home.
We will set goals, and we will make the most of learning by having fun!
All the best,
Jessica Holley
Highlights from eFIT Fun Fest!
Clementine enjoys her turn working to complete the
Rangoli art during our EnviroArt rotation!
Right: Bella and I worked on the Rangoli as well.
were moving and grooving.
Right: Kayden, Bob, and Michael attended to their assignment with great detail.
constructed by reorganizing, sequencing, and properly
following detailed directions.
Below: Dymond, Anaya, and Paesli had great pride in their work. :)
Upcoming Content, Events, and Reminders
Math
- Starting Topic 4: Introduction to Multiplication
Helpful Links
Remember to visit Envision online for activities aligned with our textbook - as well as the online version of our book! www.pearsonsuccessnet.com
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Reading/Language Arts
- Strategy: Theme (Main Idea & Details)
- Grammar: Abstract & Plural Nouns
- Writing: Organization and Ideas
- Spelling: Contractions
- Spelling Words: he’d, there’s, we’re, she’d, you’re, couldn’t, that’s, wasn’t, I’ve, what’s, we’ll, didn’t, won’t, isn’t, they’re
- Vocabulary Strategy: Multisyllable Words
- Vocabulary Words: appliances, owners, construction, equipment, leaky, project
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Science
- Earth’s land features
- Earth’s water features
Helpful Links
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Social Studies
Chapter 3: Explorers
Helpful Links
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Upcoming Events and Dates
December 5th - Half Day! Dismiss @ 11:30
Third Grade Holiday Breakfast and Town Hall
Third grade will be combining our monthly grade level town hall meeting with our holiday celebration on Friday, December 20th. Please look for more information coming home from your child’s teacher regarding celebration donations.
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Pastries with Parents is December 13th @ 7am!
Please join your child(ren) for some pastries in the cafeteria!
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Sign up for a Target Red Card (which is a free rewards card and not a credit card) and use it 1% of your purchase goes to the school of your choice.
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