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3rd Grade
Weekly Update, Families! 🌟
Field Trip & Field Day
The final deadline to pay for the field trip was last Friday. At this point, any students who have not submitted payment will not be able to attend. Thank you to everyone who completed this on time!
Final payment for Field Day is due April 30th. Please make sure this is completed by the deadline so your child can participate.
FAST Test Prep
We are officially entering test prep season! Math FAST review begins this week. Reading FAST review begins next week. These review days are extremely important for helping students refresh and strengthen their skills before testing. Please make every effort to have your child at school each day during this time. Practicing at home will also make a big difference in helping students feel confident and prepared.
Progress Reports
Quarter 4 progress reports will be sent home this Friday. Please take time each week to review your child's grades with them. Many students are not aware of their current grades, and regularly checking together helps them take ownership and accountability for their work.
Thank you so much for your continued support! 💙
Field Trip Information
Dear Parents & Guardians,
We are excited to announce an upcoming field trip to the Orlando Science Center on Monday, May 4th. Permission slips and a flyer were sent home on Thursday. Below are the important details:
Trip Details
- Departure from school: 9:00 AM
- Departure from Orlando Science Center: 4:00 PM
- Expected arrival at school: 5:00–6:00 PM (we will send an update with the approximate arrival time on the day of the trip)
Lunch & Snacks
- Students may either pack a lunch from home or request a bagged lunch from the school
- A form is attached to the permission slip for you to indicate your child’s lunch preference
- We strongly encourage packing an extra snack, as this will be a full-day outing
- All lunch and snacks must fit in a clear gallon-sized ziplock bag labeled with your child’s name
Dress Code
- Students must wear their school uniform or school spirit shirt
What Students Should Know
- No electronics (phones, tablets, headphones, etc.) are allowed on the bus or during the field trip
- Students will not be able to purchase anything at the Science Center
Important Actions for Parents
- If your child will not be attending: Please contact your child’s homeroom teacher as soon as possible so we can arrange appropriate supervision in another classroom that day
- If your child will not attend and will not be at school: Please notify the homeroom teacher so we can accurately track attendance
- Chaperone Interest: Chaperone fee is $34 due on MSB once selected by the HR teacher. If you are interested in chaperoning this field trip, please reach out to your child’s homeroom teacher to discuss availability
Questions? Please email your child’s homeroom teacher with any additional questions or concerns.
We look forward to a wonderful learning experience at the Orlando Science Center!
Reminders
- Check your child's grades weekly in PowerSchool.
- Please check and sign your child's behavior chart daily.
- All students should be practicing their IXL Skill Plans weekly.
- Please make sure your child has headphones for class.
- Homework is due weekly.
Upcoming Events
- 4/30 - Field Day payment is due
- 5/1 - Field Day!
- 5/4 - Field Trip to Orlando Science Center
- 5/7 - Reading FAST Test
- 5/14 - Math FAST Test
Math & Science
Math
- FAST Review
Science
- Identify the sun as a star that emits energy, light, and heat
- Recognize that the sun appears large and bright because it is the closest star to Earth
- Demonstrate the energy from the sun can heat objects
Reading, Writing & Social Studies
Reading
- Identify common base words, prefixes, and suffixes in unfamiliar words
- Use knowledge of word parts to determine the meanings of words
Writing
- Write a proper paragraph
- Spelling Focus: Vocabulary
Social Studies
- Describe how people have to make choices about needs and wants because all resources are limited