March 11, 2016

Here is what we have up to in 3rd Grade:

Skull Detectives:  We solved a lot of animal mysteries on Wednesday.  The kids enjoyed our special presentation from Hemlock Crossings and we had a lot of fun looking at different skeletons.

Math:  We continued with fractions this week.  Almost all of our work is done with either manipulatives or drawing pictures so we are able to see each fraction.  We focused on comparing fractions and equivalent fractions this week.  Our Math test on this unit will be on Thursday, March 17.  I sent home a review test today which is due on Wednesday.  

Bible:  We continue reading from the book of Exodus.  This week we saw how God cared for the Israelites as they began their journey through the wilderness.  He provides them with manna and quail to eat and water from the rock.  We see how quickly the Israelites complain when things become difficult and they even wish to return to Egypt.  We talked about how we often complain as well and yet God shows us over and over again that He will care for us.  

We also published Matthew 28:1-10 on a keynote presentation this week.  

Literacy:  This week we worked on completing two more chapters in our animal books.  The class worked hard once again on organizing their information, creating a rough draft, editing, and then neatly composing a final copy.  At this point, I can just let the students go and everyone is on task and focused.  It is truly amazing to watch!

Social Studies:  We studied the French explorers coming to Michigan this week.  We learned about the fur trade and how the Native Americans and the French traded goods to get what they wanted.  We read several different articles about the French explorers and compiled all of our information onto a web.  

Upcoming Dates:

• Seussville Fun Night- Friday March 18.  We have collected enough full size candy bars.  Thank you for helping in this area!  If you would like to donate some of your time to helping with a game that evening or maybe bake a cake for the cake walk, contact Mrs. Baker at dabaker@hollandchristian.org.
•  Clorox Wipes.  With so much sickness going around, we have been cleaning our desks with wipes almost every day.  If you are able to contribute, I would greatly appreciate it.  
• Conferences will be held March 28 and 29 (5:00-8:30) and March 30 (1:00-3:00).  An email with sign-up information will be coming out this week.  
• Spring Break- March 31-April 8
• Reading Minutes due Monday
• Work Work test on Friday
• Math test on Thursday

Enjoy your weekend!

Lynae