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Weekly Update #20: January 14 - January 18

1/18/2019

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Announcements:

Report Card Envelopes: Please, return one copy of your child's report card (signed) in the envelope provided. Thank you!
Bluebonnet Book Program: Only 1 week left to take a Bluebonnet Book Quiz. Last day to take a Bluebonnet Book Quiz is this Friday, January 25th.
- Elsa England Bluebonnet Book Program Information englandlibrary.edublogs.org/bluebonnet-books/
- Bluebonnet Book List 2018 - 2019 texasbluebonnetaward2019.wordpress.com
- Mrs. Lilleboe's Bluebonnet Book Wish List http://a.co/j39aDD1
Home Access Center: Check your child's academic progress every week. Link to Home Access Center. If you still have trouble logging in please contact our school's front office.
STAAR Assessments May 13 and May 14: They are just around the corner. Want to help prepare your child at home? Suggestions for math: khan academy (students have a login already or set one up for FREE) and my "Math Links" tab are excellent online resources your child has access to. You can also create your own subscription to ixl.com and create an account for your child. It's a great math resource! Suggestions for reading: reading comprehension passages with questions and other reading comprehension skills. Check out the "Reading Links" tab for tons of great online resources.

Upcoming Events:.

January 21 - No School (Martin Luther King Jr Day)
January 22 - Economics Fair Project Sheet and Information - Sent Home
January 25 - Last day to take a Bluebonnet Book Quiz.
January 29 - Meteorologist Visits
January 31 - Science Unit 6 DCA: Soil, Erosion, and Natural Resources
January 31 - Last day to place a January Scholastic Book Order
February 1 - Economics Fair Project Sheet - Check in (What item are you making for the fair?)
February 1 - STEAM Day
February 14 - Third Grade Valentine's Day Party - Valentine Boxes and Cards are due!!
February 15 - Economics Fair Project Sheet - Check in (Are supplies and materials purchased?)
February 22 - Career Fair Day
March 12 - Economics Fair Day! - All items must be present for the fair for selling.
March 16 - 24 SPRING BREAK
March 25 - Ocean Adventure School Assembly
March 29 - Mrs. Lilleboe's Class Field Trip to Westcave Preserve

***Library Day is on Wednesdays (it's on Thursdays for TAG kids).

What's Been Happening In Class?

Writing: This week our focus was on Adverbs and working on our final Biography Book Club presentations in Google Slides.
Reading: We are deep into our Nonfiction Unit in Reading. We wrapped up our reading of our Biography Book Club books and began working on our presentations in Google Slides. We also took time out to practice our reading comprehension skills with a biography passage and questions called "Snowflake Bentley". Lastly, we had our Reading DCA Test today!
Math: We started our next unit: Geometry. We've reviewed tons of vocabulary that was taught in second grade, but we must review in third grade before moving forward. These words were: polygon, two dimensional shapes, open vs closed shape, sides, vertices, triangle, quadrilateral, square, rectangle, rhombus, parallel, parallelogram, pentagon, hexagon, congruent, similar. We added to our math vocabulary this week week with trapezoid, equilateral triangle, isoceles triangle, scalene triangle and area. We'll continue with area next week.
Science: We started our next unit: soils and natural resources. We continued to learn about erosion and weathering this week with a fun "Sugar Shake" activity and "Getting to Know Your Soil" video. Next week, we'll complete a Soil Shakes activity and begin learning about our natural resources.
Social Studies: We continued to emphasize our Social Contract and use our Consequence Chart this week in an effort to grow our classroom atmosphere!
Eslot: Hour of Code

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Weekly Update #19: January 8 - January 11

1/11/2019

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Announcements:

Bluebonnet Book Program: Time is running out! Only 2 weeks left to take a Bluebonnet Book Quiz. Last day to take a Bluebonnet Book Quiz is on Friday, January 25th.
- Elsa England Bluebonnet Book Program Information englandlibrary.edublogs.org/bluebonnet-books/
- Bluebonnet Book List 2018 - 2019 texasbluebonnetaward2019.wordpress.com
- Mrs. Lilleboe's Bluebonnet Book Wish List http://a.co/j39aDD1
Home Access Center: Check your child's academic progress every week. Link to Home Access Center. If you still have trouble logging in please contact our school's front office.

Upcoming Events:.

January 14 - Universal Screening Testing
January 17 - First Semester (2nd Nine Weeks) Report cards go home!
January 18 - Morning Assembly and Reading DCA - Nonfiction
January 21 - No School (Martin Luther King Jr Day)
January 25 - Last day to take a Bluebonnet Book Quiz.
January 29 - Meteorologist Visits
January 30 - Science Unit 6 DCA: Soil, Erosion, and Natural Resources
January 31 - Last day to place a January Scholastic Book Order
February 1 - STEAM Day
February 22 - Career Fair Day
March 12 - Economics Fair

***Library Day is on Wednesdays (it's on Thursdays for TAG kids).

What's Been Happening In Class?

Writing: This week our focus was on the One Little Word project. Students decided on one word they wanted to "live by" this year. Then, we wrote about our word, giving the reasons why we chose this word. Lastly, we created a collage with our picture, our written reasons for our word choice, and clippings from magazines and/or images from online. Our posters will be on display in our classroom as our constant reminder of our one little word. :)
Reading: We are deep into our Nonfiction Unit in Reading. We got into Biography Book Club groups. We've been reading and taking down note facts about our person. We just finished chapter 5 today in class. We'll wrap up the book next week and also create a Biography Google Presentation using all of our notes we have collected. There will also be a Reading DCA Test (nonfiction) next Friday.
Math: We started our next unit: Geometry. We've reviewed tons of vocabulary that was taught in second grade, but we must review in third grade before moving forward. These words were: polygon, two dimensional shapes, open vs closed shape, sides, vertices, triangle, quadrilateral, square, rectangle, rhombus, parallel, parallelogram, pentagon, hexagon, congruent, similar. Next week, we'll continue with trapezoids, 3D shapes, edges, faces....
Science: We started our next unit: soils and natural resources. We briefly discussed what makes up soil and why it is important with a fun soil study activity.
Social Studies: We reviewed our class's social contract. We created a new one for 2019 with a list of consequences too. The kids created both the contract and the consequences list. Pictures are below.
Eslot: Kinder Buddy Activity

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Weekly Update #18: December 17 - December 19

12/19/2018

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Thank you parents! Wow! Thank you all for the very thoughtful, wonderful gifts this holiday season. I love all the sweet treats, gift cards, books, salt scrub with essential oils, etc. I am very grateful to you all. I have an amazing support group of parents. I hope you all have a enjoyable, relaxing winter break.
Bluebonnet Book Program: Time is running out! Last day to take a Bluebonnet Book Quiz is on Friday, January 25th.
- Elsa England Bluebonnet Book Program Information englandlibrary.edublogs.org/bluebonnet-books/
- Bluebonnet Book List 2018 - 2019 texasbluebonnetaward2019.wordpress.com
- Mrs. Lilleboe's Bluebonnet Book Wish List http://a.co/j39aDD1
Home Access Center: Check your child's academic progress every week. Link to Home Access Center. If you still have trouble logging in please contact our school's front office.

Upcoming Events:.

December 19 - Third Grade Winter Party at 1:30 - 2:30pm
December 20 - January 7 Winter Break (no school)
January 8 - First Day of 2nd Semester (students back to school)
January 10 - Bring in soil and magazine clippings.
January 18 - Reading DCA - Nonfiction
January 21 - No School (Martin Luther King Jr Day)
January 25 - Last day to take a Bluebonnet Book Quiz.
January 31 - Last day to place a January Scholastic Book Order
February 22 - Career Fair Day

***Library Day is on Wednesdays (it's on Thursdays for TAG kids).

What's Been Happening In Class?

Writing: This week our focus was on finishing up any writing work and completing a few fun wintry writing prompts in our notebooks.
Reading: We are deep into our Nonfiction Unit in Reading. We read a couple of biographies. Rosa Parks and Michael Jordan as a class. Then, the kids chose a biography to read and then completed a Head, Heart and Feet activity about that person.
Math: We continued to review for our test this week using whiteboards and task cards as a class. Then, kids got a chance to start on another review packet with a partner before taking it home to do for additional practice. The test has been graded and is in Home Access.
Science: We wrapped up our unit on Earth's forces with a fun Magic School Bus Activity on volcanoes. Then, we did a Kahoot review before the test. Scores are posted in Home Access.
Social Studies: Finished up a Biography Time Line activity.
Eslot: 3rd Grade Winter Party

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Weekly Update #17: December 10 - December 14

12/13/2018

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Third Grade Winter Party: Our room parents are busy planning for our 3rd Grade Winter Party that will take place next Wednesday, December 19th from 1:30-2:30 PM. Please take a look at the online sign up to volunteer or donate an item. Due to limited seating and space, the administration has asked that our party be only for students and parent volunteers, not for siblings or other parents. In the past we have invited parents to our grade level parties. This year we cannot facilitate the hundreds of extra people during parties and still maintain a safe environment. Please don't forget that all parent helpers must be pre-approved through the RRISD Volunteer Application process. Thank you in advance for making our party a success!
Bluebonnet Book Program: Our class's goal for each student to read 5 books! The Bluebonnet Program only goes until mid-January. Time is running out!
- Elsa England Bluebonnet Book Program Information englandlibrary.edublogs.org/bluebonnet-books/
- Bluebonnet Book List 2018 - 2019 texasbluebonnetaward2019.wordpress.com
- Mrs. Lilleboe's Bluebonnet Book Wish List http://a.co/j39aDD1
Home Access Center: Check your child's academic progress every week. Link to Home Access Center. If you still have trouble logging in please contact our school's front office.

Upcoming Events:.

December 14 - Break Out Boxes during Eslot
December 17 - Last day to bring in "Top Secret" envelope :)
December 18 - Science DCA Test - Earth's Forces (Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Landslides
December 18 - Math Unit 4 & Unit 5 DCA (Fractions and Division)
December 19 - Last day to bring in supplies for Winter Party
December 19 - Third Grade Winter Party at 1:30 - 2:30pm
December 20 - January 7 Winter Break
January 8 - 1st Day of 2nd Semester (students back to school)

***Library Day is on Wednesdays (it's on Thursdays for TAG kids).

What's Been Happening In Class?

Writing: This week our focus was on finishing up our Pen Pal letters and writing a How-To Essay (Procedural essay). We completed at How-To graphic organizer on How To Make A Pizza together as a class. Then, the kids got a chance to complete their own How-To graphic organizer on their choice of topic.
Reading: We are deep into our Nonfiction Unit in Reading. We spent the week looking a procedural text and learning about biographies. We'll continue with biographies next week and in January.
Math: We are in our division unit. This week we reviewed multiplication and division strategies and reviewed fractions as we prepare for our Unit 4 & Unit 5 DCA Test (next Tuesday).
Science: Our unit is Earth's Forces - Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Landslides. This DCA test will be on December 18th. This week our focus was on volcanoes and landslides. We did a fun volcano experiment this week! Pictures below.
Social Studies: We researched more on our PBL project using an article called "Sea of Plastic"
Eslot: Break Out Boxes Activity

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Weekly Update #16: December 3 - December 7

12/7/2018

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Apex Fun Run: Is an exciting way for our school to raise money! Our Jingle Fun Run is on December 13th during our Specials Time (8:40 - 9:30am). Students can get pledges by sharing the Apex link myapexevent.com/ and using your child's Access Code. Friends and family can pledge a dollar amount per lap or a flat donation by clicking on "Enter Pledge" on the Apex page. Last day to pledge is December 12th. Thanks so much!!
Third Grade Winter Party: Our room parents are busy planning for our 3rd Grade Winter Party that will take place on the last day, Wednesday, December 19th from 1:30-2:30 PM. Please take a look at the online sign up to volunteer or donate an item. Due to limited seating and space, the administration has asked that our party be only for students and parent volunteers, not for siblings or other parents. In the past we have invited parents to our grade level parties. This year we cannot facilitate the hundreds of extra people during parties and still maintain a safe environment. Please don't forget that all parent helpers must be pre-approved through the RRISD Volunteer Application process. Thank you in advance for making our party a success!
Bluebonnet Book Program: Our class's goal for each student to read 5 books! The Bluebonnet Program goes until mid-January so we have plenty of time to read, read, read. So, let's get to it!
- Elsa England Bluebonnet Book Program Information englandlibrary.edublogs.org/bluebonnet-books/
- Bluebonnet Book List 2018 - 2019 texasbluebonnetaward2019.wordpress.com
- Mrs. Lilleboe's Bluebonnet Book Wish List http://a.co/j39aDD1
Home Access Center: Check your child's academic progress every week. Link to Home Access Center. If you still have trouble logging in please contact our school's front office.

Upcoming Events:.

December 12 - Last day to get pledges for Apex Jingle Fun Run
December 13 - Apex Jingle Fun Run during Specials
December 14 - Break Out Boxes during Eslot
December 17 - Last day to bring in "Top Secret" envelope :)
December 18 - Science DCA Test - Earth's Forces (Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Landslides
December 18 - Math Unit 4 & Unit 5 DCA (Fractions and Division)
December 19 - Last day to bring in supplies for Winter Party
December 19 - Third Grade Winter Party at 1:30 - 2:30pm

***Library Day is on Wednesdays (it's on Thursdays for TAG kids).

What's Been Happening In Class?

Writing: This week our focus was on "contractions" in spelling and verb tenses. Then, we are typing our final draft Pen Pal letter to our new Pen Pals in England! We will be communicating through letters with another 3rd grade class in England. The kids are super excited to have a writing Pen Pal in another country.
Reading: We are deep into our Nonfiction Unit in Reading. We spent the week learning a couple of new reading strategies - compare and contrast, and context clues.
Math: We are in our division unit. This week we learned how to use equal groups and an array to show or model how to do a division problem. We also demonstrated how multiplication and division are in the same fact family. Next week, we'll continue with division and review fractions as we prepare for our Unit 4 & Unit 5 DCA Test.
Science: Our unit is Earth's Forces - Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Landslides. This DCA test will be on December 18th. This week our focus was on earthquakes and landforms. Next week, we'll learn more about volcanoes and landslides.
Social Studies: We learned how to read a map and we completed a packet on maps/globes!
Kinder buddies: We did a fun snowman activity with our kinder buddies. These will be on display at our Winter Party.

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Weekly Update #15: November 26 - November 30

11/30/2018

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Announcements:

Last Day for Scholastic Book Orders: If you wanted to get your child or any other family member a book or two for winter break or as a present, you need to place your online order TODAY! Order Here.
Leaving before December 19th: Are you planning on starting winter break early?? We do have assignments and tests all the way up to December 19th. Students will need to complete assignments or take tests (DCAs) before leaving on vacation, otherwise a "missing" score will be put into Home Access. Please, notify Mrs. Lilleboe in advance. Thank you!!
Apex Fun Run: Is an exciting way for our school to raise money! We will have an assembly next week to kick-off this fundraiser next week. Be looking for more information to be coming home soon!!!
Bluebonnet Book Program: Our class's goal for each student to read 5 books! The Bluebonnet Program goes until mid-January so we have plenty of time to read, read, read. So, let's get to it!
- Elsa England Bluebonnet Book Program Information englandlibrary.edublogs.org/bluebonnet-books/
- Bluebonnet Book List 2018 - 2019 texasbluebonnetaward2019.wordpress.com
- Mrs. Lilleboe's Bluebonnet Book Wish List http://a.co/j39aDD1
Home Access Center: Check your child's academic progress every week. Link to Home Access Center. If you still have trouble logging in please contact our school's front office.

Upcoming Events:.

November 30 (TODAY) - Scholastic Book Orders for November/December are due!
December 4 - Apex Fun Run Assembly at 2:00pm
December 5 - Hour of Code 1:15 - 2:15pm
December 7 - Kinder Buddies during Eslot
December 14 - Break Out Boxes during Eslot
December 18 - Science DCA Test - Earth's Forces (Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Landslides)
December 19 - Math Unit 4 & Unit 5 DCA (Fractions and Division)
December 19 - Third Grade Winter Party at 1:30 - 2:30pm

***Library Day is on Wednesdays (it's on Thursdays for TAG kids).

What's Been Happening In Class?

Writing: This week our focus was on "contractions" in spelling. We will have our spelling quiz next Friday. Then, we starting our Pen Pal letters to our new Pen Pals in England! We will be communicating through letters with another 3rd grade class in England. The kids are super excited to have a writing Pen Pal in another country.
Reading: We are deep into our Nonfiction Unit in Reading. We spent the week learning a couple of new reading strategies - cause and effect using the book, A River Ran Wild. We also wrote our first cause and effect summary too. Lastly, we did some reading on our PBL project using Newsela.
Math: We wrapped up our unit on fractions this week with a quiz. We will have a combined unit test before winter break on December 19th over fractions and division. Therefore, our next unit is division!
Science: We are wrapping up our unit: Forces, Gravity, Magnetism and Simple Machines. We took our DCA test yesterday. Test scores are already in Home Access. Our next unit is Earth's Forces - Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Landslides. This DCA test will be on December 18th.
Social Studies: We learned more about the first Thanksgiving and who were the pilgrims!

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Weekly Update #14: November 12 - November 16

11/16/2018

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Progress Report Cards: Progress report cards for the 2nd Nine Week Grading Period came out yesterday in Thursday folders. No need to sign and return. Check Home Access every week with your child to stay on top of his/her assignments.
Bluebonnet Book Program: Our class's goal for each student to read 5 books! The Bluebonnet Program goes until mid-January so we have plenty of time to read, read, read. So, let's get to it!
- Elsa England Bluebonnet Book Program Information englandlibrary.edublogs.org/bluebonnet-books/
- Bluebonnet Book List 2018 - 2019 texasbluebonnetaward2019.wordpress.com
- Mrs. Lilleboe's Bluebonnet Book Wish List http://a.co/j39aDD1
Home Access Center: Check your child's academic progress every week. Link to Home Access Center. If you still have trouble logging in please contact our school's front office.

Upcoming Events:.

November 17 - 25 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
November 29 - Science DCA Test - Forces, Gravity, Magnetism, Simple Machines
November 29 - Math Quiz (fractions) - Not a DCA.
November 30 - Scholastic Book Orders for November are due!
December 5 - Hour of Code 1:15 - 2:15pm
December 7 - Kinder Buddies during Eslot
December 18 - Science DCA Test - Earth's Forces (Volcanos, Earthquakes, Landslides)
December 19 - Third Grade Winter Party at 1:30 - 2:30pm

***Library Day is on Wednesdays (it's on Thursdays for TAG kids).

What's Been Happening In Class?

Writing: We are continuing to practice the structure of an Expository Writing Essay. We wrote an Expository Essay on the prompt "What are you thankful for?" These essays will be stapled up outside my classroom soon.
Reading: We are deep into our Nonfiction Unit in Reading. We spent the week learning a couple of new reading strategies - the difference between Fact and Opinions, the author's purpose in writing the piece, and looking for the problem and solutions in nonfiction articles.
Math: We are the unit....Fractions! We explored using a number line to represent fractions (think...a ruler) and comparing fractions. This quiz will be after Thanksgiving Break.
Science: We are wrapping up our unit: Forces, Gravity, Magnetism and Simple Machines. The kids were in groups of 3-4 students this week as they built simple machines (incline plane, lever and pulley) and compound machines using the VEX Kits (similar to legos). We will take our test the Thursday after Thanksgiving break.
Social Studies: We learned more about the first Thanksgiving and who were the pilgrims!

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Weekly Update #13: November 5 - November 9

11/5/2018

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Field Trip: Our field trip is coming up on Tuesday! The kids are so excited! Please, remember to pack your child a lunch from home. The only students I have buying a lunch from the cafeteria are: Brant, Bennett, Ethan M, Nikita and Soumith. The weather looks like it will be a bit chilly. Please, make sure to your child brings his/her coat that day!!
Our Class's Technology Day (Reward): The kids have earned their Technology Day! They've been working really hard for this, earning points on Class Dojo each day! With that said, the kids will get time to play on their OWN device this upcoming Tuesday from 1:30 - 2:30pm (Our field trip is the same day from 8:45am - 1:15pm). Rules and Guidelines that students must follow when bringing their own device are in an email that I sent out today. Please, read over these rules and guidelines with your child.
Progress Report Cards: Progress report cards for the 2nd Nine Week Grading Period will be coming out in Thursday folders next week. Check Home Access every week with your child to stay on top of his/her assignments.
Thank You: Thank you to Carsten's parents for getting our class another Bluebonnet book. Greatly appreciated.
Bluebonnet Book Program: Our class's goal for each student to read 5 books! The Bluebonnet Program goes until mid-January so we have plenty of time to read, read, read. So, let's get to it!
- Elsa England Bluebonnet Book Program Information englandlibrary.edublogs.org/bluebonnet-books/
- Bluebonnet Book List 2018 - 2019 texasbluebonnetaward2019.wordpress.com
- Mrs. Lilleboe's Bluebonnet Book Wish List http://a.co/j39aDD1
Home Access Center: Check your child's academic progress every week. Link to Home Access Center. If you still have trouble logging in please contact our school's front office.

Upcoming Events:.

November 9 - Veteran's Day Assembly
November 13 - 3rd Field Trip to RRISD Raymond Hartfield Performing Arts Center (no chaperones)
- Technology Day - Bring Your Own Device Reward (1:30 - 2:30pm).
November 15 - Progress Report Cards coming home for 2nd Nine Week Grading Period.
November 17 - 25 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
November 28 - Science DCA Test - Forces, Gravity, Magnetism, Simple Machines
November 29 - Math Test (fractions) - Not a DCA.
November 30 - Scholastic Book Orders for November are due!

***Library Day is on Wednesdays (it's on Thursdays for TAG kids).

What's Been Happening In Class?

Writing: We learned the structure of an Expository Writing Essay. Then, used this structure to begin our own expository essay. Feel free to ask your child to bring his/her writing journal home so you can see all of our writing this year!!
Reading: We are deep into our Nonfiction Unit in Reading. We spent the week really diving into Main Idea using a variety of activities (Main Idea Cones, The Wonderful Octopus) and reading on Newsela.
Math: We started our next unit ....Fractions! We learned a ton of vocabulary: Unit Fraction, Denominator, Numerator, Fraction Bars, Area Model, Fraction Set, Equal Parts, Whole, Half, Fourth, Eighth, Thirds, Sixths. We'll continue next week on Fractions as we explore using a number line to represent fractions too (think...a ruler) and comparing fractions. This test will be after Thanksgiving Break.
Science: We started our next unit: Forces, Gravity, Magnetism and Simple Machines. Much of this unit is doing various hands-on experiments. It is critical that your child be here for Science time (1:45 - 2:45pm) each day. Thank you. The test for this unit will be after Thanksgiving break.
Social Studies: We watched a PBL video called "Plastic Planet", discussed it as a class, and completed some response questions in our notebooks. We also went to our school's Veteran's Day Assembly to celebrate and honor our country's veterans.

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Weekly Update #12: October 29 - November 2

11/2/2018

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Third Grade T-Shirts: Our third grade t-shirt can be purchased here: England PTA Leopard Store Once on the site, scroll to the bottom of the screen to see the Youth Spirit Shirts. Shirts are only $10 and are available in gray or pink. Our field trip is very soon...November 13th, so please purchase your child's shirt as soon as possible. Thank you!
Progress Report Cards: Progress report cards for the 2nd Nine Week Grading Period will be coming out in Thursday folders November 15th. Please, make sure all work is turned in by November 9th for this progress report card. Check Home Access every week with your child!!
Thank You: Thank you to Khushi's parents for getting us another box of glue sticks. Greatly appreciated.
Bluebonnet Book Program: Our class's goal for each student to read 5 books! The Bluebonnet Program goes until mid-January so we have plenty of time to read, read, read. So, let's get to it
- Elsa England Bluebonnet Book Program Information englandlibrary.edublogs.org/bluebonnet-books/
- Bluebonnet Book List 2018 - 2019 texasbluebonnetaward2019.wordpress.com
- Mrs. Lilleboe's Bluebonnet Book Wish List http://a.co/j39aDD1
Home Access Center: Check your child's academic progress every week. Link to Home Access Center. If you still have trouble logging in please contact our school's front office.

Upcoming Events:.

November 2 - Author Visit
November 8 - TAG Information Meeting @ 5:30pm in cafeteria
November 13 - 3rd Field Trip to RRISD Raymond Hartfield Performing Arts Center (no chaperones)
November 15 - Progress Report Cards coming home for 2nd Nine Week Grading Period.
November 17 - 25 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
November 28 - Science DCA Test - Forces, Gravity, Magnetism, Simple Machines
November 30 - Scholastic Book Orders for November are due!

***Library Day is on Wednesdays (it's on Thursdays for TAG kids).

What's Been Happening In Class?

Writing: We spent a day on "Verbs" and then we discussed the difference between Expository Writing and Personal Narrative Writing. We'll continue with Expository Writing next week.
Reading: We started on our next unit of Nonfiction. We'll learn the various nonfiction text features, how to find the main idea, write a summary, use context clues to understand new vocabulary and so much more! We also had our Author Visit today!! Ask your child about it. :)
Math: We wrapped up our Multiplication unit with a test yesterday. Test scores are in Home Access. Next unit....Fractions!
Science: We cooked our Smores finally in our Solar Ovens. Here's a link on how to make your own Solar Oven at home. We started our next unit: Forces, Gravity, Magnetism and Simple Machines. Much of this unit is doing various hands-on experiments. It is critical that your child be here for Science time (1:45 - 2:45pm) each day. Thank you. The test for this unit will be after Thanksgiving break.
Social Studies: We read Common Ground and began our PBL project on Conservation. We did a response to Common Ground on Padlet using the iPads today. See Below...

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Weekly Update #11: October 22 - October 26

10/26/2018

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Announcements:

Third Grade T-Shirts: Our third grade t-shirt can be purchased here: England PTA Leopard Store Once on the site, scroll to the bottom of the screen to see the Youth Spirit Shirts. Shirts are only $10 and are available in gray or pink. Our field trip is very soon...November 13th, so please purchase your child's shirt as soon as possible. Thank you!
Field Trip Forms: The 2 yellow forms that were in your child's Thursday folder last week need to be completed and returned back to school by November 2nd. There will be no chaperones (parents) on this field trip due to limited space in the Performing Art Center. I am missing field trip forms from: Nikita, Brant, Kingston and Deekshita.
Report Cards: Please, sign and return one of your child's report cards in the envelope. The report card was in your child's Thursday folder. Thank you!
Reflections Contest: Is your child is talented in drawing, dance, photography, literature, film or music?? Then, encourage your child to participate this year in the RRISD Reflections Contest. Starts September 19th and the deadline is November 2nd. For more information Click Here.
Bluebonnet Book Program: Our class's goal for each student to read 5 books! The Bluebonnet Program goes until mid-January so we have plenty of time to read, read, read. So, let's get to it
- Elsa England Bluebonnet Book Program Information englandlibrary.edublogs.org/bluebonnet-books/
- Bluebonnet Book List 2018 - 2019 texasbluebonnetaward2019.wordpress.com
- Mrs. Lilleboe's Bluebonnet Book Wish List http://a.co/j39aDD1
Home Access Center: Check your child's academic progress every week. Link to Home Access Center. If you still have trouble logging in please contact our school's front office.

Upcoming Events:.

October 30 - 3rd Grade Music Program @ 6:30pm
October 30 - Last day to turn in October Scholastic Book Orders online
November 1 - Math DCA Test - Multiplication
November 2 - 3rd grade field trip forms due (both yellow sheets turn into teacher)
November 2 - Reflection Contest Ends (see PTA website for details)
November 8 - TAG Information Meeting @ 5:30pm in cafeteria
November 13 - 3rd Field Trip to RRISD Raymond Hartfield Performing Arts Center (no chaperones)

What's Been Happening In Class?

Writing: We spent the week working our China Google Drawings with a partner. These look great! A few kids took this research to heart and also created a Google Presentation too (see below picture). Next, we'll begin our PBL project on Conservation and Expository Writing.
Reading: We started on our next unit of Nonfiction. We'll learn the various nonfiction text features, how to find the main idea, write a summary, use context clues to understand new vocabulary and so much more!
Math: We learning how to solve multiplication problems using a variety of strategies: Equal Groups, Arrays, Number line, Repeated Addition, Strip Diagrams, Skip Counting, Doubling numbers, and the Multiplication Sentence (equation). Our unit test (DCA) will be on Thursday.
Science: We wrapped up the Energy Unit this week with our unit DCA test. We'll start our next unit: Forces, Gravity, Magnetism and Simple Machines. Much of this unit is doing various experiments.
Social Studies: What is a citizen? What does it mean to be a GOOD citizen?