On October 6th, the third grade will be working with Ann Schwanda (The Quilt Lady) to make quilt squares which will become a quilt to be donated. Ann and her volunteers make dozens of quilts each year that are donated to local shelters, local hospitals and families in need. This a wonderful community service opportunity for our students and we are so thankful to Ann for volunteering her time to this important work. I need a few parent helpers that morning so if you can help, please send your pink slip back this week.
Reading
We are continuing to focus on finding just right books and building reading stamina. Students have started using post-its to track their thinking as they read.
Writing
We have been continuing the personal narrative writing unit. We discussed the hard parts of writing and what to do when you "run out of gas". We also discussed writing more like storytellers and less like news reporters! The class is writing everyday and are really building stamina in writing as well!
Math
Last week we worked on number lines and comparing numbers. This week, we will complete chapter 1-Numeration on Tuesday, we'll review the chapter on Wednesday and we'll have our first test on Thursday.
Science/Social Studies
The students planted the Wisconsin Fast Plants this week. We are already seeing growth! Next week, students will continue to observe and record these observations in their science notebooks. In social studies, we have been studying geography and reviewing the continents and oceans.
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