Third Grade

March 2010

SPRING IS HERE!  Finally, we’re on our way out of the cold weather and should be getting some nice weather soon.  Students have been learning about why this change happens and should be able to tell you; make sure you ask! J  We are finishing up projects left and right.  Students have been proving what they know by creating projects that demonstrate what they have learned.  Also in great news, students are working hard to finish the Terra Nova tests!  By the end of the month, those will be long behind us.  They are working hard and very focused on succeeding!  Continue to encourage your student to try his/her best and ask questions if they are unsure about something we have gone over in class.

Reading~  The unit test will be before Spring break!  Students are working on thinking through problems, and will show this through (surprise, surprise) a project.  Students are going to be thinking through a science experiment, taking it step by step to get good results to solve their problems.

Math~ We are going to continue with multiplication and division, but we are making it more difficult!  PLEASE continue the studying at home; students are slowing on the timed test, but it is imperative that they keep this skill.

Science~ We are learning about the solar system!  Planets and the sun are taking up our science time.  Students should be able to explain why we have day and night and all the seasons.  This is a tricky concept, but they are starting to grasp it and will definitely have it by the end of the month! 

Social Studies~  You would not believe the work your student is putting into his/her World’s Fair project!  There is still much to come.  The students can tell you all about the country that he/she chose.  We are looking at France, Nigeria, Thailand, China, Japan, Greece, and Italy.  More information will be going home about when we are going to display the projects.  Please come join us for the fun event!

Religion~ We are going to continue focusing on Lent and our Lenten promises.  Students have taken the time to give up bad habits and pick up good and healthy habits.  At home, please encourage you son/daughter to observe these promises as we all make this long journey to become better and more like Jesus.

Remember to keep checking the class website for updated homework and information about upcoming events.  Look at www.scholastic.com.  Under the Parent section, you will be able to find a link to Classroom Homepage.  Click on that link.  The username is stbenthirdgrade, and the password is stben.  If you have any problems or need help, please let me know!  Thanks for all the work you are doing at home!