Week of 5/12-5/16

Odds and Ends

 From about a week ago. I forgot to share how responsible your 3rd graders were when working with the Chromebooks. So concentrated on the task at hand :)

Happy Friday 3rd grade families! I think spring is officially here to stay...hooray! Another great week of hard work in Mrs. Olsen's class. Please make note that the Math MAPS test that was originally scheduled for today (5/9) has been rescheduled for Monday, May 12th.  Again, please make sure your child is getting plenty of rest and eating a healthy breakfast each and every morning!

***May Scholastic Book orders are due by May 28th.

Upcoming Events

5/12: Math Chapter 14 - Geometry Test

5/12:  Olsen Reading MAPS (rescheduled from 5/9)

5/16: Early Dismissal

5/26: Memorial Day - No School

5/28: Scholastic Book Orders Due

5/30: May Reading Calendars Due

A Look at Next Week

Reading: Students will continue reading their mystery novels.  Literature circle group meetings will also continue.  Each student is responsible to write a summary and complete his or her job (discussion director, being a predictor, illustrator, connector, or word wizard) for each assigned readings.

 English: Students have been learning how to correctly form a strong persuasive argument by give several reasons with examples that support their opinion. They will be writing a persuasive paper this week. (Students began practicing how to write a persuasive with something very special for all the Mom's out there :) Enjoy!)

 Spelling: No spelling this week.

Social Studies: Students have been comparing texts about the Nile River and why it was so important to the Ancient Egyptians. We will continuing studying Egypt this week.

Science: We are done with Chapter 14 - Heat, Light, and Sound. We will begin studying the unit entitled, "Getting Ready for Science". It focuses on inquiry skills and the scientific method.

Math: The Chapter 14 - Geometry test is on Monday, May 12. We will begin Area and Perimeter next.


Happy Mother's Day and have a great weekend!

Miss Simoncelli