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Tuesday, May 19, 2020

This week in Third Grade~~ May 18th through 22nd, 2020


  • No new Spelling list.
  • No new Grammar or Vocabulary
  • No new Reading assignments
  • No new Math assignments

Finishing Opinion Writing lessons 9 and 10 and publishing final Opinion paper and send to teacher.


This week students will not get any new assignments but will need to finish any unfinished assignments and turn in all Daily Assignment Check-Off Sheets by emailing a picture of the pages with the completed assignments marked off and parent signature.


Countdown to Summer and becoming 4th graders!!!



  • Continue watching our daily videos to find out what activity is in your secret bags and have fun with them!! Only open the bag revealed in each video, please, so we can have fun counting down to the last day! 

Monday the 18th:  Countdown Day 5

Tuesday the 19th: Countdown Day 4
Wednesday the 20th: Countdown Day 3
Thursday the 21st:  Countdown Day 2
Friday the 22nd:  Countdown Day 1

Friday the 22nd:  



  • Final Zoom meeting and special envelope opening during meeting.
  • Chromebook turn in at Vision Charter school from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm (I will be there at 11:00 am, too, if you want to come early:)
  • 4th Report cards available on Infinite Campus 
**Chromebooks and chargers will need to be returned to Vision Charter no later than Wednesday, May 27th.

     Dear Students,
          I am sorry this year ended this way but I am so proud of everyone~students and parents~~for all the hard work and continued dedication to learning you have shown so that you will be ready for 4th grade!! 
Enjoy your summer, keep reading and practicing your math facts throughout the summer! You can continue to use any of the websites on our class page throughout the summer.   
I have LOVED being your teacher this year and had so much fun with all of you. I loved all the books we shared, the songs, the projects and the learning we've done together!  I love you all and I will always be here for you if you need anything.  Big Hugs!!!!  Mrs. Martinez
This Week in Third Grade~~12th through 16th,  2020

Spelling:  List #C30 Antonyms
Spelling Words:
 daytime     nighttime     risky     safe     clean     filthy     combine     separate     past     present     unique     common     fantasy     reality     gentle     rough
Review Words: website     avoid
Challenge Words:  hero     villian


Alternative Spelling List #C30 Antonyms:

daytime     nighttime     risky     safe      clean     filthy     past     present     fantasy     reality     gentle     roughSpelling City Assignments for List C30
*Spelling test will be on Thursday, May 15th this week.  Spelling City assignments are due by Sunday 5/17/20

ELA:  English Language Arts:

  • Grammar-Suffixes
  • Readworks:  Reading article:  Problems and Consequences and answering questions
  • Vocabulary: solitary, scent, dawn, dusk, and linger.  WOW word: detangler
  • Writing: Lessons 5-8 Opinion Writing----Go to Google Classroom to see assignments
Math: 
  • Tuesday, May 5th: Lesson 13.5  Compare Fractions: Use Benchmarks.
  • Thursday, May 7th:  Lesson 13.6  Compare Fractions:  Use the Number Line
  • enVision Interactive Notebook activities.
  •  Homework will be on every Tuesday and Thursday and is due the following day for 5 points in the gradebook.  Homework is a very important part of learning and retaining all that they are learning in class.  
Science:

Mystery Science Mini Lesson : Use the link on our blog page

Technology: 
  • Students will become familiar with the different websites we will use in class and how to find the links on our class blog page.  
  • Students will work on typing skills.
Snack:
  • We will stop each morning at 10:00 am to have a snack since our lunch is so late in the afternoon (12:38 pm) Please help your 3rd grader remember to grab a snack so they will be able to continue their focus.  
Homework:
  • Reading Homework (This is for a grade):
    • Please send April reading minutes as soon as you can.  
  • Math Homework:  (This is for a grade)
    • Tuesday, May 5th: Lesson 13.5  Compare Fractions: Use Benchmarks.
    • Thursday, May 7th:  Lesson 13.6  Compare Fractions:  Use the Number Line
  • Spelling Homework:
    • Spelling List C30 Antonyms:  any unfinished Spelling City Assignments. Spelling City login is child's firstnamelastname and password is Vision 2019.
  • Specials: 
    • Try GoNoodle or Numberock videos to watch fun math songs.  

Monday, May 4, 2020

This Week in Third Grade~~May 4th through 8th,  2020

Spelling:  List #C28 Two Syllable Words
Spelling Words:
 website     again     behave      basket     kitten     morning     lumber     police     bacon     billion     between     danger     every     enter     discuss
Review Words: carriage     neighbor     ceiling 
Challenge Words:  athlete     brilliant


Alternative Spelling List #C28 Two Syllable Words:

website     behave     kitten     morning     lumber     bacon     between     danger     again     enter     basket     police
ewebsite
Spelling City Assignments for List C28
*Spelling test will be on Thursday, May 7th this week.  Spelling City assignments are due by Sunday 5/10/20

ELA:  English Language Arts:

  • Grammar-Prefixes 
  • Readworks:  Reading article:  The Swimming Dinosaur and answering questions
  • Vocabulary:  chronic,spectator, veto, irritable, and mimic .  WOW word: uneventful 
  • Writing: Lessons 1-4 Opinion Writing----Go to Google Classroom to see assignments
Math: 
  • Tuesday, May 5th: Lesson 13.3  Use Models to Compare Fractions: Same Denominator.
  • Thursday, May 7th:  Lesson 13.4  Use Models to Compare Fractions:  Same Numerator
  •  Homework will be on every Tuesday and Thursday and is due the following day for 5 points in the gradebook.  Homework is a very important part of learning and retaining all that they are learning in class.  
Science:

Mystery Science Mini Lesson : Use the link on our blog page

Technology: 
  • Students will become familiar with the different websites we will use in class and how to find the links on our class blog page.  
  • Students will work on typing skills.
Snack:
  • We will stop each morning at 10:00 am to have a snack since our lunch is so late in the afternoon (12:38 pm) Please help your 3rd grader remember to grab a snack so they will be able to continue their focus.  
Homework:
  • Reading Homework (This is for a grade):
    • May Reading Calendar:  Read 200 minutes or more at home and turn your minutes in two weeks due by May 19th. Parent signature needed.
    • Please send April reading minutes as soon as you can.  
  • Math Homework:  (This is for a grade)
    • Tuesday, May 5th: Lesson 13.3  Use Models to Compare Fractions: Same Denominator.
    • Thursday, May 7th:  Lesson 13.4  Use Models to Compare Fractions:  Same Numerator
  • Spelling Homework:
    • Spelling List C28 Two Syllable Words:  any unfinished Spelling City Assignments. Spelling City login is child's firstnamelastname and password is Vision 2019.
  • Specials: 
    • Try GoNoodle or Numberock videos to watch fun math songs.