School Newsletter
P.S. 38
JANUARY 3, 2017
Third Grade Newsletter Happy New Year! We Hope everyone had a nice holiday break and is ready for another exciting month in the Third Grade. Class Trip
Our first trip of 2017on Tuesday January 10th to the Richmondtown branch of the New York Public Library. If your child has a library card, please have him/her bring it. If not, we will have your child complete an application so that they may get one. This is a free Trip, but everyone needs a signed permission slip in order to attend.
Our Assembly Was a Hit!
The 3rd grade show Holiday´s Around the World brought joy to parents, students, and staff members. We were even asked to do an encore performance! Thanks to the families that helped with costumes and rehearsed with their children.
Brr....
REMINDER:
REMINDER:
REMINDER:
Children must be Reading at least 30 minutes a night and logging their reading on a Reading Log.
Please bring in sharpened pencils, baby wipes, and post it notes.
Visit P.S. 38´s website to stay updated on school events at www.ps38si.org
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Now that the cold weather is here, please make sure children come to school dressed appropiately. Also, label hats, gloves, and scarves with your child´s name.
P.S. 38
JANUARY 3, 2017
Reading In Reading, the children will be working on a unit called ¨Character Studies¨. This is work in which the students carefully study the characters they are reading about. They look for what the character does and says they determine what traits the character possesses. They notice patterns in their characters behavior and use this information to make predicitons. Students will also be engaged in character study book clubs. Book club assigments must be completed in order for the children to particpate in their groups.
MATH Our next unit of study in math is called ¨Use Multiplication Facts¨. Students will begin to learn to identify patterns in a table and use an array or a multiplication table to find an unknown factor or product. In addition, they will also learn how to use different strategies to multiply with multiples of 10 such as draw a diagram, use base-ten blocks, a number line, or place-value. Lastly, in this unit they will learn how to model and record multiplying 1-digit whole numbers by multiples of 10. Also, remember to keep practicing multiplication tables. Weekly timed quizzes will begin in January.
Writing In Writing, we will begin a unit on Opinion Writing. Students will select a topic that they feel passionate about and have knowledge in and provide evidence to support their claims. This unit will lead into the sophisticated art of essay. This is where writers include an introduction, state a claim and support their ideas with numerous pieces of evidence. The children will cycle through the writing process by generating an idea, planning, drafting, revising, and editing their writing.
Social Studies In Social Studies we will be discussing why geography matters and how different communities need to modify and adapt to their environment to meet their needs. Your child may need to continue doing some research at home, so please 2 be prepared.
JANUARY 3, 2017
Third Grade Newsletter Happy New Year! We Hope everyone had a nice holiday break and is ready for another exciting month in the Third Grade. Class Trip
Our first trip of 2017on Tuesday January 10th to the Richmondtown branch of the New York Public Library. If your child has a library card, please have him/her bring it. If not, we will have your child complete an application so that they may get one. This is a free Trip, but everyone needs a signed permission slip in order to attend.
Our Assembly Was a Hit!
The 3rd grade show Holiday´s Around the World brought joy to parents, students, and staff members. We were even asked to do an encore performance! Thanks to the families that helped with costumes and rehearsed with their children.
Brr....
REMINDER:
REMINDER:
REMINDER:
Children must be Reading at least 30 minutes a night and logging their reading on a Reading Log.
Please bring in sharpened pencils, baby wipes, and post it notes.
Visit P.S. 38´s website to stay updated on school events at www.ps38si.org
1
Now that the cold weather is here, please make sure children come to school dressed appropiately. Also, label hats, gloves, and scarves with your child´s name.
P.S. 38
JANUARY 3, 2017
Reading In Reading, the children will be working on a unit called ¨Character Studies¨. This is work in which the students carefully study the characters they are reading about. They look for what the character does and says they determine what traits the character possesses. They notice patterns in their characters behavior and use this information to make predicitons. Students will also be engaged in character study book clubs. Book club assigments must be completed in order for the children to particpate in their groups.
MATH Our next unit of study in math is called ¨Use Multiplication Facts¨. Students will begin to learn to identify patterns in a table and use an array or a multiplication table to find an unknown factor or product. In addition, they will also learn how to use different strategies to multiply with multiples of 10 such as draw a diagram, use base-ten blocks, a number line, or place-value. Lastly, in this unit they will learn how to model and record multiplying 1-digit whole numbers by multiples of 10. Also, remember to keep practicing multiplication tables. Weekly timed quizzes will begin in January.
Writing In Writing, we will begin a unit on Opinion Writing. Students will select a topic that they feel passionate about and have knowledge in and provide evidence to support their claims. This unit will lead into the sophisticated art of essay. This is where writers include an introduction, state a claim and support their ideas with numerous pieces of evidence. The children will cycle through the writing process by generating an idea, planning, drafting, revising, and editing their writing.
Social Studies In Social Studies we will be discussing why geography matters and how different communities need to modify and adapt to their environment to meet their needs. Your child may need to continue doing some research at home, so please 2 be prepared.
