This Week

Hello, Families!

Here is a brief summary of what is happening in 3B this week. 

In Science, we are learning about stars and black holes. This will include discussion about the types and sizes of stars, using stars as tools, constellations, the sun's role as seen from Earth, and the layers of the sun. Thank you for returning field trip slips--we are all ready for our trip next Tuesday!

In Language Arts, we will write a descriptive paragraph (postponed due to AIMS), learn about context clues, and read from Little House on the Prairie.

In History, we will wrap up our study of Southern Plantations with our test on Thursday. Then, we will study Pilgrims and move to the northern colonies. 

As always, please feel free to email me with questions or comments.



Yours in Learning,

Ms. Headrick

This Week's Academics

Hello Families!

Students will complete testing this week. For information about testing, see the previous blog post and visit the Archway main site. This week, we will continue lessons in all subjects except Riggs spelling. 

In Language Arts, we will read chapters 10, 11, and 12 from The Little House on the Prairie. We plan to make covered wagons as an extension activity for the reading. Please send in pint sized milk cartons and/ or bottle caps from water or milk jugs. We need a total of 14 milk cartons and 108 bottle caps, so please send whatever you can! In writing, we are learning about descriptive writing and students will write a descriptive paragraph about their choice of topic by the end of the week. 

In History, we are continuing to study the southern colonies. This week, we will learn about the Middle Passage, the Carolinas, Georgia, and John Oglethorpe. I am amazed by the questions and reflections of students in our discussions about such harsh topics as slavery. Students will have the opportunity to view the Jamestown murals created by their peers throughout the week. 

Science this week will include reviewing concepts from the Science test and discussing the moon calendars. 

• Watch for permission slips coming home this week about our upcoming field trip to the planetarium at the Science Center.
• Thank you for all your generous donations to our classroom auction basket for Fine Arts Night (April 30th).
• We are in need of tissues and disinfecting wipes in the classroom. If you can send some with your child, it would be appreciated! 

As always, please email me with any questions or concerns. 

Yours In Learning,

Ms. Headrick

AIMS Week

Third grade AIMS will occur Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday next week (April 16, 17, 18). Third grade testing covers reading and math. Each of these three days, the reading portion of the test will begin at 8:30 and the math section begins at 10:00. Students will have snack and break in between the two test sessions.

• Prompt arrival at school and regular attendance are highly important next week. 
• Eat a proper breakfast prior to the school day and get plenty of rest!
• With rest in mind, the only homework for students next week will be the Reading Log (without the Word of the Day) and the Moon Calendar
• For the purpose of rest, tutoring is also cancelled for next week
• Pack a snack for your child this week. Graham crackers will also be provided for students
• Students should bring a chapter book to keep at their desk for after reading. Students will not be permitted to get up from their seat to get books from the class library. If your child has a sketch book or doodle pad, they may also bring that--however, they will only be allowed to draw with pencil. Chapter books are preferred. 
• There will be no reading groups next week

Please email me with any further questions. A post about the academics of next week will follow.

Yours in Learning,

Ms. Headrick