Countdown to the End of the Year

    Tomorrow begins the 26 day count down to the end of the year. Things have not slowed down in the classroom, in fact we are busier than ever!

Reading
    We are reading Beverly Cleary books, beginning with a whole class reading of Henry Huggins. This would make a great author to take into your child's summer reading. Mrs. Cleary's books are rich in vocabulary and are timeless stories.

Math
    This week we will continue to practice multiplying two digit numbers. The students understand the concept behind this process. Some students are finding this frustrating because their facts are not automatic.

Social Studies
    We are finishing our country research today and beginning our Power Point presentations on Tuesday. I hope you will be able to join us for our Country Fair on June 11th at 2:30 pm.

Science
     The class is working on our Electrical Circuit's unit. We will be be testing conductors and insulators this week. Also, we will be learning about series and parallel circuits, by making them with our partners.

The ABC countdown for this week is:

Tuesday-Animal day= The students may bring in a stuffed animal.
Wednesday-Brain Buster day= The students may bring in a brain teaser to share with the class.
Thursday-Colorful day= The students should wear their favorite color to school.
Friday-Drink day= The students may bring in a special drink. Please no glass containers or soda.

   Also, the PTA is having a fundraiser this Thursday at Five Guy, details below. Many students asked if I would go. My family is planning on going around 6 pm we hope to see you there!

 http://www.bethlehemschools.org/elsmere-guys-fundraiser-21/

Monday, May 4th

This week in third grade....

We will continue to practice telling time as well as working on problem solving in math. Please be sure to continue to practice multiplication math facts at home.

We have begun the exciting hands on Electrical Circuits unit! Hopefully your children came home excited about their first experience last week. This week, we’ll be building various circuits and learning how to manipulate the materials.

This week we will begin discussing our year end project. Each student will be researching a country. Your child will be assigned to their country on Wednesday. We will need your assistance gathering some research materials. More information to follow.

In addition, we are working on a secret project. Can’t give any details!