Academics (Summary of this past week's learning)

Math- Students learned about probability. Probabilty is the chance that an event will happen. Students participated in a dice rolling investigation and then analyzed the results in a class discussion. We are learning how to identify outcomes and determine whether the probability of an event is impossible, unlikely, likely, equally likely, or certain. 

Reading- Students are doing SOL review to prepare for our upcoming test on May 10. We are also focusing on reading for pleasure, as test review can present itself dull on occasion. Your child is also working on their Lexia goal to finish level 15 by the end of the year, which is the completion of third grade content. 

Word Study- We are reviewing word study concepts that we have learned this year. We reviewed possessives and abbreviations. 

Writing- Students are working to write a persuasive review about a store, movie, book, video game, etc. We wrote a thesis statement backed by three supporting details. Each supporting detail had three elaboration details. Students crafted their introductions this past week and will write the subsequent paragraphs next week.

Science- Students are putting their knowledge of soil to the test by providing a solution to the soil problem outside in the schoolyard. They finished crafting a letter to admin summarizing their learning of soil and how they propose to solve the particular area of the playground that they want to fix. On Monday they will present their letters to Mrs. Briggs.

Upcoming SOLs 

The reading SOL will be on May 10 and the math SOL will be on May 18. These standardized tests are computer-based. They will cover the third grade Virginia Standards in reading and math. Please try to make sure your child attends school these days. Also, make sure they get a good night's rest and a good breakfast. Remind them to try their best too. Finally, a good way to get some exposure to what the test will be like is to print out the resources I send each week through email. We have already been reviewing and practicing in class.