Good afternoon Parents! It's crazy to think that we only have 27 more school days left!! Administration is already busy planning for the upcoming school year, so please take time to read the attachment below regarding class placement. Thank you! Mrs. Rice
News and Learning Objectives for the Week (April 15-19):
**This week we start testing for the Georgia Milestones. Please make sure your child gets plenty of sleep and eats a hearty breakfast in the morning. ** Important Dates: Tuesday, April 16- EOG Testing: ELA Wednesday, April 17- EOG Testing: ELA Thursday, April 18- EOG Testing: ELA Friday, April 19- Field Trip form is due. Wednesday, April 24- EOG Testing: Math Thursday, April 25- EOG Testing: Math Friday, April 26- All Pro Dads @ 7:00am Tuesday, April 30- Spirit Night @ Wade’s 7pm Curriculum Updates IB Unit 5: Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds Transdisciplinary Theme: How the World Works Central Idea: Cycles create environmental changes. Learner Profile Trait- Inquirer Lines of Inquiry:
Reading: S3P1 Obtain, evaluate, & communicate information about the ways heat energy is transferred & measured. a. Ask questions to identify sources of heat energy. b. Plan & carry out an investigation to gather data using thermometers to produce tables & charts that illustrate the effect of sunlight on various objects (Clarification statement: The use of both Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature scales is expected.) c. Use tools & every day materials to design & construct a device/ structure that will increase/ decrease the warming effects of sunlight on various materials. Math: 3.NF. 3- We are reviewing fractions. (Comparing Fractions, Equivalent Fractions, Partitioning Shapes) Writing: We are reviewing ELA concepts this week as students are taking the ELA sections of the Georgia Milestones. (Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms, Figurative Language, Fact and Opinion, Author’s Purpose, Point of View, and Main Idea.) News and Learning Objectives for the Week (April 8-12):
Important Dates: Tuesday, April 16- EOG Testing: ELA Wednesday, April 17- EOG Testing: ELA Thursday, April 18- EOG Testing: ELA Wednesday, April 24- EOG Testing: Math Thursday, April 25- EOG Testing: Math Friday, April 26- All Pro Dads @ 7:00am Tuesday, April 30- Spirit Night @ Wade’s 7pm Curriculum Updates IB Unit 5: Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds Transdisciplinary Theme: How the World Works Central Idea: Cycles create environmental changes. Learner Profile Trait- Inquirer Lines of Inquiry:
Reading: S3P1 Obtain, evaluate, & communicate information about the ways heat energy is transferred & measured. a. Ask questions to identify sources of heat energy. b. Plan & carry out an investigation to gather data using thermometers to produce tables & charts that illustrate the effect of sunlight on various objects (Clarification statement: The use of both Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature scales is expected.) c. Use tools & every day materials to design & construct a device/ structure that will increase/ decrease the warming effects of sunlight on various materials. Math: 3.G.1- Students will classify shapes based on their attributes. **Extra Workbook pages- 821-864 ** Writing: 3.W.10 Range of Writing- Students will respond to an informational text using what they know about the writing process. News and Learning Objectives for the Week (March 25-29):
Important Dates:- Tuesday, March 26- Sprit Night @ US Café 5:00-8:00 Friday, March 29- Dress Down $1 Monday, April 1-Friday, April 5- Spring Break!! Curriculum Updates IB Unit 5: Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds Transdisciplinary Theme: How the World Works Central Idea: Cycles create environmental changes. Learner Profile Trait- Inquirer Lines of Inquiry:
Reading: S3E2. Obtain, evaluate, & communicate information on how fossils provide evidence of past organisms. a. Construct an argument from observations of fossils (authentic or reproductions) to communicate how they serve as evidence of past organisms & environments in which they lived b. Develop a model to describe the sequence & conditions required for an organism to become fossilized. Math: 3. MD.2 Students will use their knowledge of measurement to estimate liquid volumes and masses. **Extra Workbook pages- 625-658 ** Writing: 3.W.10 Range of Writing- Students will respond to an informational text using what they know about the writing process. Congratulations to the following students for having PERFECT ATTENDANCE for the 3rd quarter. You have earned a free dress down day on Monday, March 25th. These students have also earned 1 entry into the bike drawing that will take place at the end of the year!!
News and Learning Objectives for the Week (March 18-22):
Important Dates:- Tuesday, March 19- Field Trip for Stewart, Bunch, and Rice Friday, March 22- Report Cards coming home Tuesday, March 26- Sprit Night @ US Café 5:00-8:00 Friday, March 29- Dress Down $1 Monday, April 1-Friday, April 5- Spring Break!! Curriculum Updates IB Unit 5: Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds Transdisciplinary Theme: How the World Works Central Idea: Cycles create environmental changes. Learner Profile Trait- Inquirer Lines of Inquiry:
Reading: S3E1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the physical attributes of rocks and soils. c. Make observations of the local environment to construct an explanation of how water and/or wind have made changes to soil and/or rocks over time. Math: 3.NBT.2- Students will fluently add and subtract within 1000 using strategies and algorithms based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction. **Extra Workbook pages- Addition: Pages 99-120; Subtraction: Pages 133-178** Writing: 3.W.10 Range of Writing- Students will respond to an informational text using what they know about the writing process. News and Learning Objectives for the Week (March 11-15):
Important Dates:- Tuesday, March 12- Field Trip for Wardell, Bates/Cook, and Garrido Wednesday, March 13- Early Release Day Friday, March 15- Spring Picture Day Tuesday, March 19- Field Trip for Stewart, Bunch, and Rice Curriculum Updates IB Unit 5: Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds Transdisciplinary Theme: How the World Works Central Idea: Cycles create environmental changes. Learner Profile Trait- Inquirer Lines of Inquiry:
Reading: S3E1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the physical attributes of rocks and soils. a. Analyze data to classify rocks by their physical attributes using simple tests Math: 3.OA. 8- I can solve two step word problems using all four operations. **Extra practice- Math Workbook pages 545-550 ** Writing: 3.W.10 Range of Writing- Students will respond to an informational text using what they know about the writing process. News and Learning Objectives for the Week (March 4-8):
Important Dates:- Monday, March 4-Friday, March 8—Spring Book Fair Thursday, March 7- Specials Night 6:30-8:00 Wednesday, March 13- Early Release Day Friday, March 15- Spring Picture Day Curriculum Updates IB Unit 4: A Hard Day’s Night Transdisciplinary Theme: How we organize ourselves. Central Idea: Available resources and motivations of communities determines economics. Learner Profile Traits- Principled, Balanced, Thinkers Lines of Inquiry:
Reading:
Math: 3.OA. 8- I can solve two step word problems using all four operations. **Extra practice- Math Workbook pages 545-550 ** Writing: Preparing for their speeches! Writing Celebration Friday, March 8th @ 8:15. 3rd Quarter Writing Celebration
Please join us as our class presents some problems and solutions we have for specific issues we are having at Teasley, in the form of persuasive speeches. When: Friday, March 8th @ 8:15* Where: Room 211 Why: This is our 3rd quarter writing celebration! We are finding our voice and the courage to present publicly to a large group. *Since this is a whole group presentation, parents will not be allowed in the classrooms after 8:30* News and Learning Objectives for the Week (Feb.25-March 1): Important Dates:- Tuesday, February 26- Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night 5:00 – 7:00 PM (Vinings Location) Tuesday, February 26- Field Trip (Bates/Cook, Garrido, & Wardell) Wednesday, February 27- Field Trip (Bunch, Rice, & Stewart) Friday, March 1- Read Across America Day (Students will be able to dress up as their favorite book character.) Monday, March 4-Friday, March 8—Spring Book Fair Thursday, March 7- Specials Night 6:30-8:00 Wednesday, March 13- Early Release Day Friday, March 15- Spring Picture Day Curriculum Updates IB Unit 4: A Hard Day’s Night Transdisciplinary Theme: How we organize ourselves. Central Idea: Available resources and motivations of communities determines economics. Learner Profile Traits- Principled, Balanced, Thinkers Lines of Inquiry:
Reading:
Math: 3.OA.4 Determine the unknown whole number in a multiplication or division equation. Test Thursday. Practice, Practice, Practice your multiplication and division facts. Remember, Freckle is a great website to help with fact fluency. **Extra practice- Math Workbook pages 271-276** Writing: Grammar: Comparative and Superlative Adjectives and Adverbs |