HELLO
3rd Grade
Weekly Update, Families!
Hello Barracuda Families! We have more exciting events coming up as October continues! Our Trunk or Treat and Haunted Hallway event is happening on Saturday, October 24th. It’s sure to be a fun time for our Barracuda families!
Next week, October 26–30, we will celebrate Red Ribbon Week, focusing on making healthy, positive choices! Information about the week’s activities and dress-up themes can be found in the Barracuda Times Newsletter.
We are also preparing for our Topic 14 Math Assessment this week. Please encourage your child to complete their study guide and assigned IXL skills at home.
Starting this week, we will begin using a daily behavior chart to keep you updated on how your child is doing in class. The chart will be kept in your child’s red folder, so please take a moment to look it over each day. It’s a great way to celebrate good days and talk about any challenges together. No signature is needed—it’s simply a quick way for us to stay connected about classroom behavior.
Thank you for your continued support!
Ms. Feinberg and Mr. Vargas
Reminders
- Please have your child practice on their tailored IXL FAST plan at home.
- Field Trip payment is due November 4th.
- Order your child’s Spirit Shirt.
- Sign and return the yellow Photo Release Form.
- Complete and return the Field Trip Form.
Upcoming Events
- 10/21 - Report Cards Emailed
- 10/24 - Trunk or Treat & Haunted Hallway
- 10/26–10/30 - Red Ribbon Week (check the Barracuda Times for daily themes)
- 11/4 - Field Trip Payment & Permission Slip Due
Math & Science
Math
- This week, we will review and prepare for our Topic 14 Assessment, strengthening our understanding of multiplying greater numbers using place value, multiplication patterns, arrays, and the distributive property.
Science
- In Topic 2, Lesson 1: Forms of Energy, we will continue identifying different forms of energy and exploring how energy is used in our everyday lives.
Reading, Writing & Social Studies
Reading
- In Module 3, Week 3, we will read Why Is the Statue of Liberty Green? and practice identifying the central idea and supporting details, and determining the author’s purpose. Our vocabulary strategy will focus on synonyms and antonyms.
Writing
- In Module 3, Week 3, we will continue practicing how to write a well-organized paragraph with a topic sentence, three supporting details, and a concluding sentence. We will also practice the cursive letters b and k.
Grammar
- In Module 3, Week 3, we will learn about abstract nouns and practice identifying and using nouns that name ideas, feelings, and qualities.
Social Studies
- In Chapter 2, Lesson 4, we will explore how people affect the environment and learn how human activities can change the world around us.
Classroom Wishlist
Want to help support our classroom? Ms. Feinberg has an Amazon wishlist with items our students use every day. Thank you so much for your support!
View Ms. Feinberg’s Amazon Wishlist