WEEK OF OCTOBER 1 -5, 2012

Wow! October is already here!! This is what we will be working on this week:

·         Math: we will draw pictures to represent information in a word problem, and continue working with addition and subtraction of two and three digit numbers with and without regrouping, giving special attention to subtracting across zeros.

·         Theme: we will observe the anatomy of a flower, learn about the process of pollination, and make a Brassica flower model.  We need each third grader to bring a toilet paper cardboard roll as soon as you can.

·         R/W Workshop: we will continue with independent reading, and will be focusing on Verbs for our grammar lessons (action verbs, helping verbs and verbs in past tense).  Don’t fall behind on the reading of your home novel-this is due on October 16.

·         Spelling: lesson 8 is about the /o/ sound (patterns /ou/ and /ow/). The quiz will be on Friday.

·         Handwriting: letter /a/ in cursive.

Our final MAP test (for Language Usage) is this Tuesday, October 2. Please try not to miss school this day.

The School Cafeteria is organizing an Elementary Parent Luncheon for Friday, Ocotber 19. This is a great opportunity for parents to come and have lunch with their child(ren). Please mark your calendars! 

Book Character Day is at the end of this month! Start thinking about a book character you would like to dress as this year. Just remember, it has to a book before it became a movie, and you have to have read the book!

HOMEWORK

Monday	1.      Read your novel 2.      Math paper 3.      Write sentences using the Spelling words
Tuesday	1.      Read your novel 2.      Math paper 3.      Choose an activity to do with your Spelling words
Wednesday	1.      Read your novel 2.      Math paper 3.      Spelling sheet
Thursday	1.      Read your novel 2.      Math paper 3.      Study for the Spelling quiz tomorrow
Friday	1.      Read your novel 2.      Have a great weekend!