May 2-6

EOG has been moved to May 23-27!!!!! It is crunch time!!

Parents, we need your help. We are weak in some areas of reading: summarizing, main idea, understanding author’s purpose and comprehension. Each night when your child reads, please remember to ask comprehension questions and/or have your student write down summaries and main idea.

Please, don’t forget you can access released items and tests on the NCDPI website. http://www.ncpublicschools.org/accountability/testing/eog/

Field Day - Friday, May 6. Volunteers are needed!!

Will you bring a bag lunch or will you need a cafeteria lunch?
Let me know ASAP if you need a cafeteria bag lunch.

 Don't forget to bring water, a hand towel, hat and to wear sneakers and light clothing. If you need sunscreen - bring it!


Homework

Monday – define each spelling word, math sheet, read

Tuesday – write a paragraph using 5 of the spelling words, math sheet, read

Wednesday - Put spelling words into sentences, math sheet, read

Thursday – write spelling words 3x each, math sheet, read

Please review multiplication each night!!!

Snow Make Up Day: The make up day for December 16 is June 10. The next scheduled make up days are January 12 - June 13, January 13 – June 14

Focus for the next few weeks:

Social Studies: Rome; Math: review of multiplication and division, geometry, algebra, time ETC.; Reading: reviewing all areas

Photos from Bethabara

 Learning German!

 A slate! Wait no paper and pencil?

Ohh! Look at the toys! All handmade!

The boys are trying to play games! They would never be able to survive without technology!

 Shadows :)

 Some of the toys used in Colonial Times

 The boys learning how to clean wool.

 We're listening to Brother Robert talk about the rooms and bed in Colonial America.

 If there was an emergency, they had to use the pot to go to the bathroom!

 Caleb is our model!

 The thin bedding!

Typical Colonial oven

 The basement of a tailor shop!

 Us in the Garden!

AW!!!

Pomander Balls from Colonial America

Today we made Pomander Balls which is an orange or apple poked with cloves and covered with cinnamon. It was used during Colonial times to keep the house fragrant. We had such a great time and loved how the room smelled fresh with cinnamon and citrus. Of course, Ms. McLaughlin forgot to take photos!

Photos from our measurement activity

Photos from our measurement activity

This week we finished up measurement by seeing how many ounces were in a 3 Quart juice container and in a Gallon juice Container. We broke up into two groups and first predicted a number of how many 16 oz plastic cups will equal 3 Quarts and 1 Gallon. Group 1 had the 3 Quart container of juice and thought it would take 5 16 oz cups to equal 3 quarts. They later decided they wanted to add 3 more cups. In the end, it took them about 6 and a half 16 oz cups to equal 3 Q. They calculated that it was 104 ounces. The acutal amount is 96 ounces.

Group 2 had the 1 gallon container of juice and thought it would take 10 cups to equal 1 gallon. In the end, it took them 9 and a half cups to equal 1 gallon. They calculated that out to be 152 ounces. It was actually 128 ounces. Both groups worked very hard on their math and on finding equivalent measures. They were able to understand that although the cups were not exact and the juice was not poured correctly, that  16 oz = 2 cups. They made great predictions!!

April 11- April 14

 The PTA meeting has been moved to April 14 before the 2nd grade musical.

Ward’s Spring Fling will be April 15^th. Third grade is donating a “Children’s Book Basket”. We would gladly appreciate it if you are able to donate any new books to our basket. Donations are needed by April 11^th.

EOGs has been moved to May 23-27!!!!! It is crunch time!!

Parents, don’t forget you can access released items and tests on the NCDPI website. http://www.ncpublicschools.org/accountability/testing/eog/

Homework:

journey
colonial
value
breeches
necessary
plantation
crops
waistcoat
gown
petticoat

Monday - write spelling words 3x each, math sheet, read
Tuesday – write a paragraph using 5 of the spelling words, math sheet, read
Wednesday - Put spelling words into sentences, read

Thursday - Practice spelling test, read

Think like a student from Colonial America when you are writing your sentences and paragraph for homework!

Our next field trip is April 19 to Bethabara Park. Remind students to wear comfy shoes!!!

Cost: $5.00

VISIT our class blog: www.magnificent3rd.blogspot.com

Snow Make Up Day: The make up day for December 16 is June 10. The next scheduled make up days are January 11 - April 25, January 12 - June 13, January 13 -  June 14

Thank you for working hard with our students to help them achieve!!

April 4-8

Homework:

Spelling skill: Homophones: words that sound the same but are spelled differently and have a different meaning.

scents

mourning

mints

mussels

threw

morning

sense

through

muscles

mince

Monday - write spelling words 3x each, math sheet, read

Tuesday – write a paragraph using 5 of the spelling words, math sheet, read

Wednesday - Put spelling words into sentences, math sheet, read

Thursday - Practice spelling test, math sheet, read