Monday, November 17, 2008

News from the Zelmer Zoo!

Third Grade News
November 17, 2008

Important Info:

•If you plan on attending the Columbia Field Trip, please make sure that you turn your child’s reservation sheet in no later than November 20th. Please keep in mind that you will not be able to attend this trip unless this sheet is returned to your child’s teacher by this date. Thanks!
•Jump Rope for Heart monies are due to be turned in by Tuesday, November 18.
•Please make sure that your child is dressed appropriately for the weather each day. The days are getting much colder and coats are needed to ensure that your child stays warm. Thanks for your help in this matter!

Upcoming Dates:
November 26th -28th – Thanksgiving Break
December 18th- White Christmas Program
December 22nd –January 4th- Christmas Break

Units of Study:
Language Arts: Writing a summary, identifying Author’s purpose, singular and plural nouns
Writing: Thanks for Giving Letters to Faculty and Staff
Math: Telling time review, Standard Units of Measure
Science: Animal habitats and adaptations/ SC Indians

Monday, November 10, 2008

News from the Zelmer Zoo


Third Grade News
November 10, 2008

Important Info:

• Just a reminder: Students are not allowed to bring any playground balls or equipment to school without administrative approval. Thanks!
• If you plan on attending the Columbia Field Trip, please make sure that you turn your child’s reservation sheet in no later than November 20th. Please keep in mind that you will not be able to attend this trip unless this sheet is returned to your child’s teacher by this date. Thanks!

Upcoming Dates:
November 26th -28th – Thanksgiving Break
December 18th- White Christmas Program
December 22nd –January 4th- Christmas Break

Units of Study:
Language Arts: Common and Proper Nouns, Word Relationships: synonyms, antonyms, homophones, homonyms, Nonfiction Narrative Paragraphs
Math: Telling Time to the Nearest Mintute
Science: Animal Life Cycles