Week of November 28th

Dear 3C Parents,

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!  See below for an update on what we will be doing next week in 3C.

Best,

Mrs. Bowers

A Look in the Classroom

1. Language Arts: We are nearing the end of our adventure with Pinocchio we are all confidant that a happy ending is on the horizon. In Writing we will be creating 3-5 sentence summaries of the story of Ceres, Proserpine, and Pluto. Grammar will be a review of the 4 sentence types, the 4 verb types, and we will introduce prepositions. Our idiom for December is Better Late Than Never, and we are in the thick of our practice for the Julius Caesar selection. In Spalding we will take our monthly benchmark on Monday, we will have a 20 word spelling list.
2. Science: This week in Science we are wrapping up the bones section of our human body unit.  We will be doing an activity to help students understand our spine.  Additionally, we will be discussing the role of ligaments, tendons, and cartilage. Finally, we will be learning about what happens when bones break and doing an activity to help the students understand this concept. 
3. History: The excitement in Rome continues! This week we will delve into two popular subjects: the Punic Wars and Julius Caesar. Students will get to try a real-life reenactment of what spurred the wars between Rome and Carthage and how Julius Caesar rose up the ranks to become an infamous figure of world history.
4. Math: Students are moving out individualized focus on certain multiplication facts to start applying all of them in different scenarios. On Monday we will begin by multiplying three numbers, and go on to continue reviewing long division. Friday will be a review day, as a cumulative assessment is coming soon!

Assessments

1. Monday - Spalding Benchmark
2. Friday - Spelling Test

Week of Thanksgiving!

Dearest 3C Parents,

I was so impressed with how the students did in the concert yesterday.  Mrs. Kaye always puts on such a wonderful show and the third graders did a fabulous job.  I hope you all had a wonderful time and are recovering from what I am sure was a later night than usual!  Next week is Thanksgiving- I can hardly believe we are already at this point in the school year.  I am so thankful for my wonderful students, families, and colleagues here at Archway Arete.  Next week is a 2-day week!  Below you can find the information about what you can expect next week.

Best,

Mrs. Bowers

Announcements

1. Thanksgiving Break is R and R! Scholars will not have any homework over break.

Wish List

1. Tissues
2. Hand Sanitizer

A Look in the Classroom

1. Language Arts: We will be using this week for review of phonograms and past spelling words. You will not see any spelling homework come home and there will be no spelling test. In Grammar we will be reviewing parts of speech and practice letter writing. We will also refine our comprehension skills by reading an article about the first Thanksgiving.
2. History: This week students will start to learn about Roman society, including the roles of patricians and plebeians within the Roman Republic. We will examine the Roman dictator, particularly how our virtues relate to what this society wanted in its rulers, and how the word "dictator" has evolved over time.
3. Math: Students will continue their review of multiplication facts, finishing their 9's on Monday and reviewing facts 6-9 in a class review on Tuesday.
4. Science: Science:  On Monday we will take out quiz on the human skeleton.  Please have students review the study guide that we created in class.  Additionally, please use this quizlet link to help students review: https://quizlet.com/168059610/human-skeleton-flash-cards/ . We will also continue to create our model of the human skeleton next week.

Tests and Quizzes

1. Monday: Bones Assessment

Quizlet Link (Bones Quiz)

Dearest 3C Parents,

Here is the link for the quizlet which can be used to help your scholar prepare for the bones quiz on Monday, November 21^st.  We created a study guide in class today, but this fun resource can be used to help your scholar practice in a new, exciting way!  Let me know if you have any feedback on quizlet, I would love to know if it is working for you and if your scholars are enjoying it.

https://quizlet.com/168059610/human-skeleton-flash-cards/

Best,

Mrs. Bowers

Math Quiz Slip

Dearest 3C Parents,

I was about to fill out quiz slips for last week’s math quiz, when I realized that we accidentally sent them home on Friday without a quiz slip!  My apologies for this error.  As with the last math assessment students are able to do test corrections for the missed problems.  Test corrections should be done on a separate sheet of paper.  Students can earn half the points they missed back.  This can be very helpful! J  I know that I sent these home without a slip so if you no longer have the quiz, please let me know and I can send a blank copy home with your student.  Please let me know if you have any questions!

Best,

Mrs. Bowers

Week 4

Dearest 3C Parents and Families,

We had a wonderful and productive week in 3C!  I got the opportunity to read and discuss Pinocchio with the students this week while Mrs. Geyer was helping in another classroom.  We had such a wonderful conversation about virtues and why Pinocchio was not setting the best example!  We have continued to work hard at multiplication and long division this week.  At this point we have learned all of our facts 1-8 and 10.  Continue practicing multiplication facts at home.  I hope you all have a wonderful 3-day weekend.  I am so excited for the Winter Concert next week.  It is always such a joyous and entertaining event.  As a heads up there will be no homework that evening so everyone can enjoy the concert!  Please reach out with any questions at any time. :)

Best,

Mrs. Bowers

Science:  This week we are continuing to develop our knowledge of the skeletal system.  The students will be learning about the major bones in the body.  The will come home with a study guide for a quiz on the major bones on Monday.  The quiz will be next Monday, the 21^st. In addition, students will learn about the difference between the axial and appendicular skeleton, how to take care of bones, and what bones are made of. Finally, we will be creating a large model of the human skeleton, which is sure to be a blast!

ELA: In Language Arts we are reviewing the 4 sentences types and will have a short quiz on Tuesday. We’re continuing on our journey with Pinocchio as he keeps encountering blue characters! Our poetry selection from Julius Caesar highlights our Rome unit beautifully and we will have a 30 word Spalding list.

Math: Students will continue their focus of their multiplication facts with the 8's and the 9's. Thank you for all you've done to help your scholar with their multiplication mastery; we've heard flash cards have been a big help, and Quizlet has many different quizzes that you can use to help your student practice when time allows. Continuing to practice these facts will be beneficial as students apply their knowledge to bar model problems.

History: We dive right into the mythological stories of the founding of Rome, noting how the myth of Romulus and Remus compares to what historians believe are the true roots of ancient Rome. In the second half of the week, students will learn more about the complex pantheon of Roman gods and goddesses, many of which they may recognize from last year's Greece unit, and will get to participate in a Gods and Goddesses Scavenger Hunt!

Assessments

Tuesday- Grammar 

Friday- Spelling 

Dear Parents,

I am so sorry for getting this out so late this week.  The third grade team had it prepared early last week, but then it slipped my mind on Friday.  I apologize.  

Best,

Mrs. Bowers 

Wish List

1.    Hand Sanitizer

2.    Tissues

Announcements

1.    The 3rd grade team wants to experiment with using the Quizlet app to help students study for tests, we have created quizzes to help students review vocabulary terms for our upcoming Rivers and Grammar quizzes. Please note that these do not entirely replace the study guide as we have only added vocabulary terms. Quizlet gives students a few different ways to review; it’s easy to give your kiddo your phone while they're in the backseat on the way to school to do a quick flashcard review, I speak from experience! :) Please let me know if you have questions. Grammar Quizlet can be found here and Rivers Quizlet can be found here.

2.    Please note that there is no school on Friday, November 11th. 

A Look in the Classroom

1.    Language Arts: We will have a 20 word Spalding list due to the shortened week. In Grammar we are reviewing predicate nominatives closely and identifying the 4 sentence types. We are creating summaries on the myth of Romulus and Remus to support our rich History unit. We are laughing and crying over the adventures of poor Pinocchio in Literature class and making many text to self connections. Our poetry selection for the months of November and December is the speech from Julius Caesar, each scholar was sent home with a copy. Please note that recitation for this selection will be whole group.

2.    Science: This week we are beginning our human body unit! We will begin by briefly going over cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems. Then we will begin our first system, the skeletal system. This week will be full out note taking and using small pictures to learn and remember the important vocabulary terms for this week. In the coming weeks we will have many fun hands-on activities and we will be learning many of the major bones in the human body. 

3.    Math: Students will continue their work on multiplication and division, moving on to the 7’s math facts. Please continue to review multiplication facts with your scholars at home; knowing these facts are a huge step in mastering these concepts! There will be a mini-quiz on Thursday covering 6’s and 7’s multiplication facts.

4.    History: On Monday there will be a quiz of our rivers unit. Scholars are coming home with a study guide today; please review vocabulary with them! On Tuesday we will begin the unit everyone has been waiting for: ancient Rome! Our first order of business will be to help students understand when and where in history we will be studying, focusing on timelines and the founding location of Rome. We are so excited to get started!

Tests and Quizzes

1.    Monday: Rivers Quiz

2.    Thursday: Spelling Test and Math Quiz