3rd Grade – Mrs. Hadley

I hope that everyone enjoyed their fall break! I know that I did. October is just going to get busier now that we are back! The last day of first term is this Friday. I can hardly believe it! Term grades will be posted this week, if you have questions about accessing your student’s grades feel free to contact me, or ask during parent teacher conferences.

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES: Conferences are next Wednesday and Thursday, and almost everyone has signed up for an appointment. Yay! If you haven’t yet, please sign up ASAP!  PTC Sign Up

IMPORTANT DATES:

• October 25th-26 – Parent Teacher Conferences – Early Out @ 1:10
• Friday, October 27th – Dollar Dress Down Day
• Tuesday, Oct 31 – Halloween – Early Out @ 1:10
• Wednesday, Nov 1st – Teacher Work Day – NO SCHOOL

MULTIPLICATION:

We have been practicing songs to learn multiples. This is one way we are learning our multiplication facts. Some students and families have asked for these so they can practice at home. Feel free to use this resource to help your student learn and memorize their multiplication facts! Songs & Tricks for Multiples

MATH: This week we are working on lesson 7. Below is the family letter explaining how I teach this lesson and it includes an activity that helps with this skill. If you would like to give your child extra practice with multiplication, this activity would be an excellent option to use.

ELA: This week we will continue working on Unit 2 Week 2 in our Wonders program. Below is an outline of what we are learning in class.

Fall break is this week and your students have earned it! They have been working hard and I am so proud of the growth they are making. I hope you all enjoy the break!

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES: Appointment times are going fast, make sure you sign up ASAP to get a time slot that works best for you! Please note that I have enough slots available for each student and their family. If you need additional time or separate conferences please send me an email and we can work something out. PTC Sign

HELP NEEDED!!! – I am looking for a few brave souls who can help us with our Halloween Party. I am hoping to get at least 5 volunteers. Please contact me and let know if you can help. Our party time will be from 10:00ish-11:20.

IMPORTANT DATES:

• October 11th-13th – Fall Break-NO SCHOOL
• October 25th-26 – Parent Teacher Conferences – Early Out @ 1:10
• Tuesday, Oct 31 – Halloween – Early Out @ 1:10
• Wednesday, Nov 1st – Teacher Work Day – NO SCHOOL

MATH: We are finishing up lesson 6 which is multiplying by 3, 4, & 6. Below is the family letter explaining how I teach this lesson and it includes an activity that helps with this skill. If you would like to give your child extra practice with multiplication, this activity would be an excellent option to use.

ELA: This week we will continue working on Unit 2 Week 1 in our Wonders program. Below is an outline of what we are learning in class.

Our class has already earned their next reward. Yep! They’re THAT amazing!

Tomorrow, October 6, we will watch a short show after lunch. They may bring a small pillow and/or small blanket, but EVERYTHING needs to fit in their backpacks. I will have a small treat for them, but it will be something you’ve already given permission for.

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held October 25 and 26. Please plan to have your student attend with you so we can celebrate their progress and discuss their goals. The following link will take you to the sign up. Thanks so much!

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We are in October and I am losing my mind! The time has gone by so quickly. We have some big things coming up this month, so please make sure that you check the blog often.

Parent teacher conferences are quickly approaching. They are Wednesday, October 25th and Tuesday the 26th. I am excited to meet with you to talk about your student’s growth and goals. I will be sending out the sign up form for that soon!

IMPORTANT DATES:

• October 11th-13th – Fall Break-NO SCHOOL
• October 25th-26 – Parent Teacher Conferences – Early Out @ 1:10
• Tuesday, Oct 31 – Halloween – Early Out @ 1:10
• Wednesday, Nov 1st – Teacher Work Day – NO SCHOOL

MATH: We will start lesson 6 which is multiplying by 3, 4, & 6. Below is the family letter explaining how I teach this lesson and it includes an activity that helps with this skill. If you would like to give your child extra practice with multiplication, this activity would be an excellent option to use.

ELA: This week we will be working on Unit 2 Week 1 in our Wonders program. Below is an outline of what we are learning in class.

IMPORTANT DATES:

• Tuesday, Sept 26th – Cookie Dough Fundraiser Ends
• Tuesday, Sept 26th – Elementary Picture Day
• Friday, Sept 29th – Dollar Dress Down Day
• October 11th-13th – Fall Break-NO SCHOOL

MATH: We will start lesson 5 which really kicks off our multiplication unit. We will be learning how to multiply by 0s, 1s, 2s, 5s, and 10s. Below is the family letter explaining how I teach this lesson and it includes an activity that helps with this skill. If you would like to give your child extra practice with multiplication, this activity would be an excellent option to use.

ELA: This week we are taking the Unit 1 Assessment as a class. Please make sure your student is in class each day to take the assessment with us! Since this is our first unit test of the year we will take it together and use it as a chance to learn some test taking strategies as well as review all we have learned so far.

IMPORTANT DATES:

• Monday, Sept 18th – Cookie Dough Fundraiser Begins
• Tuesday, Sept 26th – Cookie Dough Fundraiser Ends
• Tuesday, Sept 26th – Elementary Picture Day

COOKIE DOUGH FUNDRAISER:

Our annual fundraiser starts tomorrow! Your child will be sent home with their fundraising packet. You should also be getting more information from the school. The school offers incentives for selling cookie dough and jerky. If you would like to watch the video administration put together you may access it here. link

MATH: We will start this week finishing up our Subtraction lesson from last week. Then we will move onto lesson 4 this week which is understand the meaning of multiplication. Below is the family letter explaining how I teach this lesson and it includes an activity that helps with understanding the meaning of multiplication. If you would like to give your child extra practice with multiplication, this activity would be an excellent option to use.

ELA: This week we will be working on Week 5 in our Wonders program. Below is an outline of what we are learning in class.

Hello Grown Ups! We are now in full swing and I am loving it!! Your kiddos have been amazing at making new friends, learning to be problem solvers, following classroom routines, and winning a special place in my heart. This is a stellar group of students and I am so excited that I get to teach and learn with them.

Just a reminder that if you have not paid your $30.00 donation for school supplies you can pay it in the office or online. ONLINE PAYMENTS

IMPORTANT DATES:

• Monday, Sept 18th – Cookie Dough Fundraiser Begins
• Tuesday, Sept 26th – Cookie Dough Fundraiser Ends
• Tuesday, Sept 26th – Elementary Picture Day

MATH: We will start lesson 3 this week which is subtraction. Below is the family letter explaining how we subtract and it includes an activity that helps with subtraction. If you would like to give your child extra practice with subtraction, this activity would be an excellent option to use.

ELA: This week we will be working on Week 4 in our Wonders program. Below is an outline of what we are learning in class.

I hope you had a fantastic Labor Day and that you enjoyed your long weekend! I’m so impressed with the way my students have learned the routines of our classroom and how excited they’ve been to dive right into the important standards in third grade!

Just a reminder that if you have not paid your $30.00 donation for school supplies you can pay it in the office or online. ONLINE PAYMENTS

IMPORTANT DATES:

• Monday, Sept 5th – Labor Day – NO SCHOOL!
• Monday, Sept 18th – Cookie Dough Fundraiser Begins
• Tuesday, Sept 26th – Cookie Dough Fundraiser Ends
• Tuesday, Sept 26th – Elementary Picture Day

MATH: We will start lesson 2 this week which is three-digit addition with regrouping. Below is the family letter explaining how we add and it includes an activity that helps with addition. If you would like to give your child extra practice with rounding, this activity would be an excellent option to use.

ELA: This week we will be working on Week 3 in our Wonders program. Below is an outline of what we are learning in class.