April 7-11

We began State Assessments this morning and the students did a great job staying focused throughout the test.  We will have one more reading test day, which is tomorrow.  If your child is not at school for the test, they will have the opportunity to take the 'make-up' test in the next couple of weeks.  We are scheduled to take the Math Assessments next week.

April 7 and 8--3rd grade Reading State Assessment
April 16 and 17-- 3rd grade Math State Assessment
Fri., Apr. 25-- No school- Staff Professional Development
Apr. 28- 30--3rd grade MAP testing
Apr. 28- May 2-- Science Week
Fri., May 2-- PTO "Spring Thing"
Fri., May 9--3rd Grade Science Fair
Wed., May 21--Field Day
Thurs., May 22-- Last Day of School

Science Week- 
If you have not had a chance to check the sign-up genius for 3rd Grade Science Week, here is the link for you to look at:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F084CA5AB2FA31-third2

Reading-
Students will continue reading through their group novels, while answering questions and practicing different reading strategies.

Science-
We will finish our study on life cycles, discuss adaptations and begin to learn about traits--inherited and learned.

Math-
The students are still learning about area this week.  We will dive deeper into understanding area of irregular shapes and comparing area to perimeter.  We will also make Area Animals and research any adaptations they have to live within their habitat. 

Spelling-
A new list will be coming home today in your child's Monday folder.  The words on this list are all about "ecosystems".  The final test will be on Friday, April 18th.  A link will be added for Spelling City.  Until then the kids can hop on this link to practice vocabulary:  http://www.classtools.net/mob/quiz_15/Ecosystems_Vocabulary_ta57y.htm

Writing-
Students have learned about a variety of animal adaptations, and will write a creative story about which "Power of Protection" they would choose to help protect themselves.

Have a wonderful week!