HELLO
3rd Grade
Weekly Update, Families!
Hello Barracuda Families! The third week of school is in motion, and we are off to a great start! Please make sure your child brings their red folder to school every day, as many students have been forgetting them.
Also, please avoid early pick-ups and absences whenever possible, including on Fridays. We are learning all the way until 2:50 PM when we go to recess, so leaving early may cause your child to miss valuable instruction, assessments, and/or small-group time.
Lastly, RAMS is accepting donations to support Colombia following the recent earthquake. Please check out the image below for more information on how you can help.
We're looking forward to another great week in third grade!
Ms. Feinberg and Mr. Vargas
Reminders
- Please check your child's behavior calendar daily, discuss their behavior with them, and sign it. Your partnership makes a difference!
- Please send your child with over-the-ear headphones.
- Please send your child with a snack for recess each day.
Upcoming Events
- 8/25 - Elementary Volleyball Parent Meeting, 5pm in the athletic foyer
- 8/27 - Parent Academy, 5pm in the cafeteria
- 9/2 - B.O.Y. FAST Reading Test (Beginning of Year, 3rd–5th)
- 9/7 - No School! Labor Day
- 9/9 - B.O.Y. FAST Math Test (Beginning of Year, 3rd–5th)
Math & Science
Math
- Compare and order numbers up to 10,000
- Use place value and number lines to round numbers to the nearest 10 and 100
Science
- Explore the properties of matter
- Compare materials and objects based on properties such as mass, hardness, and texture
Reading, Writing & Social Studies
Reading
- Monitor and clarify our understanding
- Explore figurative language and literary elements
- Use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words
Writing
- Continue writing personal narratives
- Practice the cursive letters d and g
Grammar
- Learn about and practice identifying the different kinds of sentences
Social Studies
- Learn about the characteristics of rural, suburban, and urban communities and what makes each type of community unique
Spelling Words
Focus: words with schwa sounds and contractions using have, would, and will. At this time, students will not have a weekly spelling test — here are example words we'll practice to help students learn this week's spelling skill.