Learning, stretching, growing

We have been working hard this week!

In reading, we continue to read and analyze the classic novel, Anne of Green Gables. We have been looking carefully at what the characters say, do, and think in order to learn more about their personalities.

In writing, students have worked diligently to publish their fiction stories! This week, this involved finishing their rough drafts, sharing their stories with a friend and getting feedback, and completing a self-assessment rubric and reflecting on their work. Students were asked to think about what they liked about their story, what they learned about writing, what they could add or change about their story in order to make it better, and how they can improve as a writer.

In math, we continue to learn about multiplication and practice our facts. Students now are working on committing the 2's and 3's facts to memory. Each night, they will bring home their self-made flashcards to practice. Please help your child with this! It is important to internalize these facts for more efficient computational work. We also spent a lot of time focusing on "model drawing" as a way to solve math word problems. Each child has the model drawing steps in their math folder and should use them from now on when completing word problems.

In social studies, we continue to learn about Japan. In integrated groups, children have been exploring the asian continent and making maps of Japan. In addition, we have been working with Mr. Felix and Mrs. Donahue to learn about iMovie, which we will use for our culminating research projects. News Flash: On Wednesday, February 9th, the third grade will take a field trip to the Boston Children's Museum. There, we will visit a traditional Japanese home and practice a traditional Japanese art.

In SBS news, we have begun working during our Buddy time on ROBOTICS! This is a lego-computer programming program. The kids are really excited! Ask your child about it.

Upcoming Dates and Events

Wednesday, 2/9: Field Trip to The Boston Children's Museum

Friday, 2/11: Pasta Supper @ 5:30

Friday, 2/18: Parent/Teacher Conferences (No School for kids)

Monday, 2/21: Presidents' Day (No School)

Monday, 3/14: Spring Break begins (Classes resume on 3/28)

Be well!