I have to admit that I am very proud of my third grade students. This week we have taken the first Acuity Predictive Test. Every student has been very well behaved in the lab, and I can tell that many of them are trying their hardest! We have been starting on subtraction with regrouping. Many of the students are having a difficult time with this. Please have your child practice this at home, and if you want more practice work let me know! I cannot believe that Fall Break is just around the corner!!!! Time is just flying by!

As promised here are a few more pictures of the students' science projects....

I haven't included EVERY single project because that would take up TONS of space, but as you can see... They did an AMAZING job! I am so proud of their hard work!!!

This week. :)

Acuity testing begins tomorrow for our class. I hope that the testing goes well. This test is a computerized assessment that gives a score showing predictions about ISTEP. This is just a prediction, so don't worry! This assessment shows areas that each student has of strengths and weaknesses. It also gives us tools to help with areas of remediation. We will be taking a science test on Friday over Chapter 3. This will the be first test that will NOT be open book. We have been working very thoroughly with this chapter, and I have confidence that the students will do well! If you have any questions, please ask!!

Wow! The third graders continue to amaze me with their creativity! I continued to review science presentations today, and they were awesome! I will post some more pictures later in the week! I still have a few students who need to present, but overall... these were amazing!!!! Great job third graders! I hope that everyone remembers that there is a social studies test tomorrow. We will also be testing in math on Friday over adding numbers with regrouping. Thank you for all that you do to help your children become successful students!!!! I am so proud of the hard work that they have put forth!

Environment Projects

A few students wanted to complete their science presentations early today. Wow... they did an amazing job!

I am looking forward to finding out what other ideas my third graders have come up with!!!

Science Projects

Currently we are working on types of environments in science. I have assigned a project, and I am already seeing wonderful results! The projects are due on Wednesday, and I am looking forward to seeing them!!! Please remember that each student needs to present their project in front of the class also! They will be graded using the rubric that was sent home last week. :)

Gumball Math

Today was a very busy day! It seemed that there were too many things going on to stay caught up with everything. This week, we have started timed math facts. We are calling them 'gumball math facts' because they can earn gumballs to chew in class. :) This is pretty big because we are not normally allowed to chew gum in school. I sent home a paper about it today. If you have any questions please ask! I am hoping that starting with addition will help reinforce the importance of these basic facts! Remember that Wednesday is a half day, and Thursday is grandparents' night! The book fair is also going on this week. Our first day to visit the book fair will be on Wednesday.

VIP Folders

I cannot believe that it is already time for mid-terms!!! They will be going home tomorrow. This year I am trying something new for handing out important papers. Your child has a 'VIP Folder.' (Very Important Papers) Mid-terms and Report cards will go home in this folder. Please take some time to review your child's information, and sign and return the papers by Monday. I will include any papers that have been marked 'sign and return' in this folder in case we need to review it at any time. This folder will also keep STAR testing scores along with other testing information. Please do not remove papers from this folder without returning them. If you would like a copy of any material from your child's VIP folder, please let me know. I hope that this will be a useful tool if conferences are needed. If you have any questions or concerns about your child's progress in third grade, please contact me. Thank you!!