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3rd Grade
Weekly Update, Families!
Hello Barracuda Families! We have lots of exciting things happening at school this week! This week is our Hispanic Heritage Month Dress Down Week, followed by our Hispanic Heritage Fiesta on Thursday, October 15th, from 5:00–7:00 PM! Admission is now FREE, so we encourage everyone to come out and celebrate with us if you can. It’s going to be a great time!
Be sure to check the Barracuda Times Newsletter for each day’s dress-down theme and more information about the fiesta!
Hispanic Heritage Dress Up Days This Week
- Tuesday, 10/13 – Hispanic Heritage Icon Day: Wear a shirt or outfit representing a positive Hispanic or Latino artist, athlete, writer, musician, scientist, or historical figure.
- Wednesday, 10/14 – Traditional Inspired Day: Wear traditional attire, styles, or patterns of your country.
- Thursday, 10/15 – Day of Hispanic Heritage / Fiesta: Wear a shirt with your favorite flag or the flag of your choosing. Join us for our Hispanic Heritage Fiesta after school from 5:00–7:00 PM!
- Friday, 10/16 – Sports Day: Wear a jersey from your favorite Latin or Hispanic player.
We also officially wrapped up Quarter 1 last week! Can you believe we’re already 25% of the way through the school year? Report cards will be going home soon, so be on the lookout!
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
- 10/12 - No School (Indigenous Peoples’ Day)
- 10/13–10/16 - Hispanic Heritage Month Spirit Week
- 10/15 - Hispanic Heritage Fiesta, 5–7 PM
- 10/24 - Trunk or Treat & Haunted Hallway
- 10/26–10/30 - Red Ribbon Week (check the Barracuda Times for daily themes)
Math & Science
Math
- In Topic 14, Lessons 2–5, we will learn how to multiply greater numbers using place value, multiplication patterns, arrays, and the distributive property to break apart and solve multiplication problems.
Science
- In Chapter 2, Lesson 1: Forms of Energy, we will identify different forms of energy and explore how energy is used in our everyday lives.
Reading, Writing & Social Studies
Reading
- In Module 3, Week 2, we will read Why We Celebrate the Fourth of July and The Flag Maker. Students will focus on identifying the main idea and supporting key details, and using context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary words.
Writing
- In Module 3, Week 2, we will focus on writing a well-organized paragraph that includes a topic sentence, three supporting details, and a concluding sentence. We will also practice writing the cursive letters f and h.
Grammar
- In Module 3, Week 2, we will practice using commas correctly in a series and in addresses, while reviewing proper pronoun usage.
Social Studies
- In Chapter 2, Lesson 3, we will explore how people interact with the environment and learn how natural resources are used in our daily lives.
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