Mr. Wasil’s 3rd Grade Class

In Reading Language Arts We will be reading a story called Papa Tells Chita a Story on pages 16-31. The skills we will be concentrating on are reading guided comprehension, vocabulary, spelling words with /ôr/, summarization, figurative language, prefixes and suffixes, adjectives and writing a paragraph that compares.  On Thursday we will be taking our End of Selection Test. This is a vocabulary test along with reading comprehension from the story. The vocabulary words are listed on the spelling sheet and the students should study those throughout the week. Our spelling test will be on Friday.

 In Math – We will concentrate on reviewing for our math procedures standardized test. We will also continue our geometry unit for next week’s test. We we work on the factor of 11 all week and reviewing the factors of 0-10.  On Friday, we will take our timed test over the factor of 11. The students have 5 to 6 minutes to complete this test with 100% accuracy. If they miss one or more, they will take it again on Monday.  

In Science we will continue our unit on Motion and Force. We will be doing experiments with the K-NEX cars we built. The students will be measuring how far their cars go using different weights and loads. We will discuss friction and air resistance too.  For more cool activities please click on the link below.  http://www.protopage.com/3rdgrade#General_Page/Health_Science_Social_Studies 

Miscellaneous- OPEN HOUSE FOR 2^nd and 3^Rd grades is Thursday, February 28^th, from 7:00-8:00. Please plan on attending. Your child has worked really hard and will have a lot of projects on display. Store is Friday the 29^th from 2:45-3:30. Set up for the volunteers begins at 2:15. Standardized testing schedule is as follows: Monday- reading comprehension, Tuesday-math procedures, Thursday is the Otis Lenon Ability test and Friday is the Science portion. I will be out for a conference on Wednesday, so no testing will take place.  

Homework For the Week of February 25^th-29th   

Will always be updated daily with a weekly overview on Monday. 

Monday, February 25^th   - Spelling-page 62 and Math- study 11′s 

Tuesday, February 26^th – Reading- (you have two days for this) take home reading books and read pages 16-31 Papa Tells Chita a Story for Thursday’s comprehension test. 

Wednesday, February 27^{th –} Reading- study vocabulary words for tomorrow’s vocabulary test and make sure reading book comes back by tomorrow for end of selection test. Library books due tomorrow. 

Thursday, February 28^th –  Spelling- study for tomorrow’s test.  Math- study 11’s for tomorrow’s test. OPEN HOUSE TONIGHT- 7:00-8:00 PM. 

Friday, February 29^th-    

In Reading Language Arts  there are NO SPELLING WORDS or Story  this week due to standardized Testing.  

Testing Schedule This Week: Monday-President’s Day No School.Tuesday is the 30 minute Vocabulary test.Wednesday is the 30 minute Social Studies Test. Thursday is the field trip to Severance Hall. Friday is the Math problem solving 50 minute test.  We will also be finishing the Ramona Quimby chapter book we have been reading in class and watch a video or two that resembles the chapters in the book.

In Math – We will review for the Math Standardized testing. This review will consist of math that the 3^rd graders have learned over the last 2 years. We will also work on cross multiplication and division facts.  On Friday, we will take our timed test over the factor of 10. The students have 5 to 6 minutes to complete this test with 100% accuracy. If they miss one or more, they will take it again on Monday.  

In Science we will continue our unit on Motion and Force. We will be reviewing force, motion, speed and the laws of motion. Also, we will be doing fun experiments that demonstrate how forces and friction relate to each other.  Click below to view internet sites that relate to this unit. http://www.protopage.com/3rdgrade#General_Page/Health_Science_Social_Studies 

Miscellaneous- NO SCHOOL Monday the 18^th- PRESIDENT’S DAY.  Thursday 11:00-2:00 Field Trip to Severance Hall for Music class. FYI- Reminder that Open House is Thursday, February 28^th, from 7:00-8:00 for 2^nd and 3^rd grades.  

Homework For the Week of February 18^th-22nd   Will always be updated daily with a weekly overview on Monday. 

Monday, February 11^th   - NO SCHOOL- Presidents Day 

Tuesday, February 12^th  – Reading- work on book reports. Math- study 10′s for Friday’s test.

Wednesday, February 13^{th -}    Pack a lunch for tomorrow’s trip- we will eat half of it before the trip and the other half after we return. Dress nicely for tomorrow’s field trip to Severance Hall. Library books due tomorrow. 

Thursday, February 14^th –  Math- study 10’s for tomorrow’s test. 

Friday, February 15^th-    

In Reading Language Arts  there are NO SPELLING WORDS Or Story  this week due to theme testing. We will be theme testing over the past 6 weeks of skills. These skills are prefixes and suffixes, drawing conclusions, following directions, sequencing, plural possessive nouns, abbreviations, singular and plural nouns, subject pronouns, object pronouns and writing a persuasive letter. We will also be finishing the Ramona Quimby chapter book we have been reading in class and watch a video or two that resembles the chapters in the book.

In Math – We will concentrate on sections 6.5- quadrangles, 6.6- polygons, 6.7- drawing angles, and 6.9- symmetry,  We will also work on the factor of 9 all week and review the factors of 0-8.  On Friday, we will take our timed test over the factor of 9. The students have 5 to 6 minutes to complete this test with 100% accuracy. If they miss one or more, they will take it again on Monday.   

In Science we will continue our unit on Motion and Force. We will be reviewing force, motion, speed and the laws of motion. Also, we will be doing fun experiments that demonstrate how forces and friction relate to each other.  Click below to view internet sites that relate to this unit. http://www.protopage.com/3rdgrade#General_Page/Health_Science_Social_Studies

Miscellaneous- Valentine’s Day Party on Thursday, February 14^th from 2:00-3:15. All parents working the party must be out of the parking lot by 3:20 for buses and dismissal. 10:00 Assembly on Valentine’s Day. A cardiologist is coming to speak to the whole school about the heart and the importance of eating good food and exercising. NO SCHOOL next Monday the 18^th- PRESIDENT’S DAY.  FYI- Reminder that Open House is Thursday, February 28^th, from 7:00-8:00 for 2^nd and 3^rd grades.  

 Homework For the Week of February 11^th-15th   Will always be updated daily with a weekly overview on Monday. 

Monday, February 11^th   - No School Today due to Weather

Tuesday, February 12^th  – Reading-pages 56-57 and look over 22 question practice test for tomorrow’s theme test.  Math- page 283. Scholastic due if ordering.

Wednesday, February 13^{th -}   Math- 6.6 math boxes, Science- RS 51-52 due in 2 days. Valentine boxes – bring in tomorrow for the party if you made one. Library books due tomorrow. 

Thursday, February 14^th –  Math- study 9’s for tomorrow’s test. 

Friday, February 15^th-    

In Reading Language Arts We will be reading a story called Sayings We Share: Proverbs and Fables on pages 390-403.  The skills we will be concentrating on are reading guided comprehension, vocabulary, spelling words with /ar/, narrative elements of a story, word relationships, object pronouns and writing a persuasive letter. On Thursday we will be taking our End of Selection Test. This is a vocabulary test along with reading comprehension from the story. The vocabulary words are listed on the spelling sheet and the students should study those throughout the week. Our spelling test will be on Friday.  

In Math – We will concentrate on sections 6.1- investigating line segments, rays, and lines, 6.2- parallel and intersecting line segments, rays, and lines, 6.3- angles and turns, 6.4- triangles. We will also work on the factor of 8 all week and reviewing the factors of 0-7.  On Friday, we will take our timed test over the factor of 8. The students have 5 to 6 minutes to complete this test with 100% accuracy. If they miss one or more, they will take it again on Monday.  

In Science we will start a new unit on Motion and Force. We will be defining force, motion, speed and the laws of motion. We will be doing fun experiments in this unit and also view interactive website that demonstrate motion and force. Click below to view these sites. http://www.protopage.com/3rdgrade#General_Page/Health_Science_Social_Studies  Miscellaneous- Bring a Friend to Breakfast is this Friday the 8^th.  A letter went home weeks ago for this. If you plan on coming, please send that letter in ASAP so the cafeteria can plan accordingly. FYI- Reminder that Open House is Thursday, February 28^th, from 7:00-8:00 for 2^nd and 3^rd grades.  Homework For the Week of February 4^th-8th   Will always be updated daily with a weekly overview on Monday. 

Monday, February 4^th   - Spelling- page 58. Math-Page 279 and study factor 8 all week.

  Tuesday, February 5^th – Math- page 280. Vocabulary crossword puzzle and Reading- (you have two days for this) take home reading books and read pages 390-403 Sayings We Share for Thursday’s comprehension test. 

 Wednesday, February 6^{th –}  Reading- study vocabulary words for tomorrow’s vocabulary test and make sure reading book comes back by tomorrow for end of selection test. Library books due tomorrow. Math- page 281 and Science pages RS 49-50.

Thursday, February 7^th –  Spelling- study for tomorrow’s test.  Math- study 8’s for tomorrow’s test. 

Friday, February 8^th-    Work on Valentine’s box, if you are making one, for the party next Thursday the 14^th.