Our students did a terrific job holding "elections" last week for the positions of mayor and city council. This week, our citizens will discuss with the council suggestions for the name of our "city" and begin a rigorous discussion of affairs that affect our community. Students will engage in a debate on leash laws in our community. They will analyze Cary's leash laws, determine their opinions on this topic, and stand up to present their argument in a debate. This will be a grade in social studies-civics and government.
In math, students have learned several strategies to multiply. We will review these and begin division this week. By the end of the week, students will be working on fluency of multiplication facts including 0's, 1's, 2's and 4's. In reading, students have been analyzing and writing informative paragraphs. Our focus this week will be writing a contract that includes 2 reading challenges students have and how they will overcome them. There is a formula to this and students will be learning they must clearly state their topic (the 2 reading challenges) and then specifically address each learning challenge with 2 detailed strategies that will help them overcome their challenges. Things to know: ***The third grade teachers will be doing intervention and enrichment activities with students this week to help with spelling. We've analyzed problems and created groups to target weaknesses and strengths. This will be done during intervention/enrichment in the mornings beginning Wednesday. ***We visit the Book Fair on Thursday to create "wish lists". Students can buy books beginning the next week. ***Friday is an Early Release Day. Dismissal is at 1:15. ***Our third grade team of teachers will be out on Tuesday. We'll be receiving training for our reading curriculum. Oliver's mom will be our substitute on that day. ***Our class is taking on Mrs. Bussey's third grade class in a reading challenge. Please have your child read 30 minutes or more each night and log in to Readvolution (found on the Douglas website). If your student has difficulty recording their minutes on this site, I can help them in the mornings. Read LOTS this week so we can make our way to the playoffs! Thank you for all your support. Please be sure your child is completing homework assignments and turning them in!!!! Amy Flowers [email protected]
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AuthorHi! I'm Amy Flowers-mom to four great kids and one energetic puppy. I've been in education fifteen plus years and am passionate about igniting a love for learning, not just filling a bucket.. Archives
June 2018
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