Miss Epperly's Third Grade
October 3, 2003

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Reading:

We will read Science Magic.   This story presents several science experiments.  Students will practice reading directions and identifying steps in a process.    (3LA8, 29)

Language Arts:

Next week, Writers Workshop will continue!  We will be practicing editing and revising next week.  So far, we are off to a great start!    (3LA44-50)

Specials Schedule:

Monday:  P.E.

Tuesday:  P.E.

Wednesday:  Math

Thursday:  Math

Friday:  Art

Science:

We will begin a study of rocks and minerals next week.  During this unit, we will learn about types of rocks (igneous, sedimentary, & metamorphic), how rocks form, and how rocks are classified.  Next week, we will complete rock report books at school.  (3SC12-13)

Upcoming Dates:

October 10:  End of First 9 Weeks

October 13 & 14:  Student Holidays

October 17:  Report Cards Go Home

  

Math:

Next Tuesday, we will have our next Math test.  It will be over identifying fractions.  Please refer to the note that was sent home this week to help your child prepare.  On Wednesday, we will begin learning about multiplication.  We will discuss how multiplication is related to addition and we will learn 2s, 3s, and 5s multiplication facts through 10. (3MA 1, 13-14, 18, 49-51)

Spelling Words:

                                live                         page

                                got                          earth

                                need                       far

                                hand                      high

Mission Statement:

Our mission will be to use the Golden Rule, have good behavior, and learn something new every day.

  

Our butterflies have emerged from their chrysalises!  New pictures have been added to our class web site.  Be sure to take a look!