This week concluded our Tritt-Mazing Race incentives. On Monday we had a picnic lunch on the field The race will take place next Wednesday, October 30th and our start time is 9:55. Students should wear athletic pants/shorts, a Tritt shirt (if you have one) and sneakers. Our classroom flag looks awesome! (See pictures at the bottom) All families are welcome to come cheer us on!
Then on Thursday we have Halloween. Just a reminder that students may wear a fun hat, but no masks or costumes. Warmly, Ms. Toomey Next Week’s Learning Standards: Math- Multiplication Properties (Distributive) Reading/ELA- Explain How Details Support Main Idea & Verb Tense Writing- Informational Science- Weathering and Erosion STEAM- Recycling Challenge Vocabulary Words: lob- to throw tremble- to shake uncontrollably skeptic- someone who is slow to believe something propose- to make a suggestion or share an idea inflate- to fill with air or gas AlIt was so nice meeting with each of you this week! I loved sharing the wonderful things your children are accomplishing and I hope I was able to answer any questions you had regarding 3rd grade. Please email me if you would like to set up another meeting or if need anything! I believe parent-teacher communication is a big part of student success.
Tritt-Mazing Race Update: Our Tornadoes have enjoyed another week of rewards due to our fund-raising success!! Next Monday we will have lunch on the field with the other 3rd grade classes, and a special treat! The race will take place next Friday, October 25th and our start time is 9:55. Please come cheer us on if you can! All the best, Ms.Toomey Next Week’s Learning Standards: Math- Multiplication Properties (0 Identity, Associative, Communitive, & Distributive) Reading/ELA- Ask & Answer Questions with Evidence & Regular vs. Irregular Verbs Writing- Informational Science/Social Studies- Locate Major Rivers and Mountain Ranges STEAM- Recycling Challenge Vocabulary gradually- moving or changing very slowly merchant- someone who sells goods to earn money essential- something that is very important fortunate- having good luck immense- very great in size or amount Important Dates: 10/25- Tritt Mazing Race We have had a fun week of earning rewards due to our fund-raising success!! Don't forget to bring in white envelopes for Count Day #3! Go Toomey's Tornadoes!
Don't forget next Friday is Tritt Family Fun Night! I am very much looking forward to meeting with you all next week! If you need a reminder of your conference date and time do not hesitate to email me. Warmly, Ms. Toomey Next Week’s Learning Standards: Math- Multiplication and Division Reading/ELA- Because of Winn Dixie & Verbs Writing- Simple & Complex Sentences Science- Locate Major Rivers and Mountain Ranges STEAM- Recycling Challenge Upcoming Dates: 10/14 - 10/17 = Book Fair 10/14 - 10/18 = Conference Week - Early Release 10/15 = Photo Retakes 10/18 = Family Fun Night 10/25 = Tritt-Mazing Race It was so fun hearing about your adventures over fall break! This week we did not skip a beat with getting back into our routine and a jam packed week. :)
On STEAM Day we had a visit from our community partners at WestRock. Our experts are training third graders to be leaders of recycling at our school. Ask your child what interesting things they learned about that don't belong in the recycling bin at home. You may be surprised! A few reminders for next week:
All the Best, Ms. Toomey :) Next Week’s Learning Standards: Math- Relate Multiplication to Division Reading/ELA- Context Clues and Regular vs. Irregular Plural Nouns Writing- Narrative Stories Science- Soil, Rocks and Minerals STEAM- Recycling Challenge Upcoming Dates to Remember: 10/10: Early Release Day 10/14: Report Cards available on ParentVue 10/14-10/18: Conference Week (Early Release) 10/14 - 10/17: Book Fair in LLC 10/18: Family Fun Night at Tritt 10/25: Tritt-Mazing Race |