Giving is a third grade tradition of acknowledging St. Michael’s community members throughout the school year. For Valentine’s Day, students are writing letters to administration and support staff, thanking them for their work and service for our school. They’ll delivery the letters in the morning, have a special snack, and then exchange valentines in the afternoon. As a reminder, students exchange valentines with all third graders.
The main reading selection in Language Arts this week, Mysteries of Matter, looks at another animal who got trapped when water turned to ice. Students will compare the points and details and text features of a science article and an email about a baby mammoth frozen in ice for 40,000 years. They will learn to identify formal and informal language and their different purposes. Adjectives and articles are highlighted in grammar lessons.
The main math ideas this week are understanding the meaning and structure of multiplication and division and the relationship between them. Students will solve multiplication and division problems, including multi-step problems and problems with multiple solutions.
The monthly reading genre for February is a biography about a scientist. While reading, students are completing a “sloppy copy” of their biography report. It is possible that their reading selection does not include some information that belongs on the biography report. Students will research for missing information during class time and finish final drafts by the end of February.
Reminders
February 12th-16th Parent Teacher conferences- February 14th- Relaxed Dress, Valentine’s Day theme
- February 16th Second Trimester Ends
- February 19th-23rd No School, Rodeo Break
- February 26th- Classes Resume
Spelling List 22; Holidays
1. Mother’s Day
2. Columbus Day
3. Thanksgiving
4. Independence Day
5. Father’s Day
6. Memorial Day
7. Labor Day
8. Valentine’s Day
9. Halloween
10. New Year’s Day