Hi Everyone,
This week our class decided we would rather fill out our homework and reminders on a paper calendar "agenda" or on a Google document, rather than on Google Calendar. (And they had great reasons for it!) So if a Google doc was shared with you, that is where your child will be writing their homework each day. If you didn't get a document shared with you, then your child should be coming home with a paper calendar. Either way, we liked the idea of having parents initial the day showing that you saw and they did their homework. Parents can also write/type me a note on there if there is something you'd like me to know. Some students asked if they could bring in their own planner/agenda. I am fine with this. But please know that they are NOT required to buy a planner! I will have a calendar agenda printed for any child who wants one each month.
Reminders:
Please fill out this parent/teacher conference survey. This just helps me better prepare for our conference and make sure that we go over the things you would like to talk about.
- A link for Parent Teacher conferences should be coming out on Monday.
- Please don't hesitate to contact me if there is anything you'd like to touch base about before conferences. You by no means need to wait until our slotted time; in fact, I'd prefer to know sooner so that we can work on it and I can provide an update during conferences :)
- A document from our counselors was sent home this week. It explained a developmental lesson your child will be getting this month.
- Starting Monday we will have a change in recess -- students will be able to be in the same "area" as the other third grade class. I know this is exciting for many students!
Coming up:
Curriculum:
Math: If you didn't get a chance to attend our virtual family night, here's a game you could play with your deck of cards! Next week we'll be studying equivalent fractions (like 1/2 = 2/4). This is a shorter unit, so we will have a math test again soon. It will likely be Tuesday, March 16th. Be looking for a math review coming home this week!
Writing: We've really been working hard on elaborating, or saying more, about our topic. You can help your child do this by talking about the animal they're researching. When they teach through conversations this will actually help them teach through their writing as well.
Reading: Our readers have been trying to "level up" their note taking! We've learned the best nonfiction notes aren't actually just a big list of interesting facts; rather, we try to think about how what we're reading is organized, and organize our notes similarly. This helps us to remember what we learned, teach the information to others, and think deeply about it.
As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Jenny Kocourek
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