This week we will start our benchmark tests. This is a practice test for the end of level Rise test. This data will be used to know what my kids still need practice on. If you have any questions about these practice test, please let me know.

Important Dates:

• Tuesday, the 19th – Spring Picture Day – See Below for Details
• May 9th – 12th – RISE End of Level Testing @ 10:15
• May 16th – 18th – RISE End of Level Testing @ 8:50

MATH – MULTIPLICATION! MULTIPLICATION! MULTIPLICATION!! – I hope that got your attention. Your child cannot learn their multiplication facts without help from home. Please make sure that you are quizzing your child on these facts. You can buy cheap multiplication flash cards at many different stores, or you can create your own using index cards. Students in 3rd grade are required to have their 0-10 multiplication facts memorized before entering 4th grade. I have been quizzing students on their facts and they need to pass off 10 facts in a minute. Please take time every night to practice multiplication facts with your child.

We will start working on area and perimeter this week. Below is the family letter and on the second page, there is an activity to help students with area and perimeter. You are not required to do the activity, it’s just a suggestion if you’d like your child to practice at home.

ELA: This week we’re working on Unit 5 Week 4 in our Wonders book. Below is an outline of what we will be learning.