3rd Grade Newsletter

By 3rd Grade Team
Third Grade
February 07, 2023

Happy February Third Grade Families!

We have started our third quarter of school and the students have been accomplishing so much!

We are sending out Report Cards this month. So, be on the lookout! If you have any questions, please email or text Mrs. Lopez and Ms. Fischette

Important Dates & Reminders

Dates:

  • Valentine's Day- February 14, 2023
  • Holiday (George Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day)  
    • FEBRUARY 20, 2023
  • Family Food Market
    • FEBRUARY 22, 2023
    • 11:30am - 1:00pm
    • Bucknell ES Door 2

Language Arts

What are we learning?

  • Content area research.
  • Students will research about a topic they know nothing about.

Home/School Connection

  • Have your child read books, magazines, or informational websites to find out more information about their topics they are researching in class! Maybe make a trip to the local library and get some books and articles on their topic!

Math

What are we learning?

  • Addition and Subtraction Part 2
  • Students will add and subtract up to 4 digits. Add and subtract money. Practice elapsed time.​​​​​​​

Home/School Connection

  • Practice counting money at home and telling time! You could also practice adding and subtracting 4 digits! For example, 4373-3690.

Science

What are we learning?

  • Soils
  • Students learn about the components of soil and how it helps our environment.

Home/School Connection

  • Have your child go around your home and examine the soil. Maybe plant a flower and observe how the soil helps it grow!

Social Studies

What are we learning?

  • Ancient China and Ancient Greece
  • Students will learn about the contributions of these civilizations to our daily lives.​​​​​​​

Home/School Connection

  • Have your child look up books and websites about these civilizations and tell you 3 facts they learned!