Academics (Summary of this past week's learning)

Math- Students have worked to how to estimate sums and differences and apply that to real-world story problems (up to 4-digit sums and differences). We practiced adding and subtracting (up to 4-digit numbers) using the standard algorithm (what you probably learned in school). We applied that to real-world story problems. Then we took it a step further to solve 2-step story problems. This was difficult for many!

Reading- Students explored many biographies this week. We read a biography of Harriet Tubman together, identified her hardships and contributions. Then we wrote ideas that we had about her (drawing conclusions). Students also read books on myON about ancient Greece and stories from ancient Greece. 

Word Study- Students learned about how adjectives can be changed into adverbs by adding an "-ly" suffix. We explored words with the "-ly" suffix and how to spell them and notice the root word.

Writing- Students finished typing their stories. We shared them and gave positive feedback for each story. 

History- Students are learning about ancient Greece had a powerful influence on our modern day. This week we learned some of the natural, capital, and human resources they had access to to make them a strong civilization. We also discussed various ways that people bartered and traded in ancient times and discussed ways that we can do that in today's society. 

Field Trip Thurs Mar, 30. 

The third grade will be visiting the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. In the first quarter we learned about animal adaptations first quarter in science. Animals have physical and behavioral characteristics that help them to survive in particular environments. We also learned second quarter about ancient Egypt and how it used its resources to become a civilization that has had influence on our modern world. We want to revisit these topics by traveling to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History!

I will be sending permission slips home next week. Please send back the completed form to school. The cost is $10 which can be paid on myschoolbucks.com.  You will receive a flier too with more details about trips such as lunches. Let me know if you have any questions or would like to chaperone.

Nalley's Barber Shop

Come get a haircut with Mr. Nalley. I will be running a barber shop at the fun fair. If you want your child to have the experience of a lifetime, (getting their haircut by their teacher), then come to our classroom for a haircut. Hurry while there isn't a line!