Week of August 26, 2019

Upcoming events:
8/27 & 8/28 - i-Ready Math computer test
8/28 - Early Dismissal at 1:15
9/2 - Labor Day No School
9/5 - Open House for 3rd grade at 6:00 p.m.

Resources this week:
8/28 - Art
8/29 - Media

Math:
This week in math the students will continue to understand the meaning of the "unknown" in division as either the size of the group or the number of groups in a division problem.  They will interpret the "unknown" in division using the array model.  The students will demonstrate the commutative property of multiplication and practice related facts by skip counting objects in array models.

Examples of multiplication and division using the array model:
  

Example problem to determine the "unknown" or the number of groups in a division problem:

Things to practice at home:
Use the array model to practice multiplication facts.
Practice using the commutative property of multiplication to learn 2-5 multiplication facts.
Solve multiplication and division problems.
Helpful math videos:

Science:
This week in science the students will complete the science baseline and begin to discuss ways scientists investigate questions about the natural world.

Week of August 19, 2019

Upcoming events:
8/20 - SAC meeting 6 p.m. in cafeteria
8/19 & 8/20 Math Baseline test
8/28 - Early Dismissal

Resources this week:
8/20 - Art
8/21 - Music
8/23 - P.E.

Math:
This week in math we will be learning the properties of multiplication and solving problems with 2-5 and 10.  The students will be building on second grade knowledge of addition to learn multiplication strategies using arrays (objects organized in equal groups in rows and columns).  The students will write addition and multiplication equations  to represent the arrays created. 
Example of creating an array:

This array represents 2 rows of 6 or 2 x 6.

Things to Practice at Home:
Practice creating arrays using different sets of objects.  Write the addition and multiplication equations for each array.
Practice multiplication facts to help with fluency.


Science:
This week in science we will continue our discussion on the Scientific Method.  Steps scientists follow in investigating the world around them.

Week of August 12, 2019

We are excited to begin our new school year!  This week we will begin our baseline testing.  This blog will contain Math and Science information and will be updated weekly.  I will post helpful math videos to help in completing math homework.  Mrs. Townsend will use her dojo site for Reading and Social Studies information.  Please look in your child's planner daily for important notes and papers going home from school and initial at the bottom of each page to indicate you have checked the planner. Thank you for your support and we look forward to a successful school year!    

Week of May 27, 2019

Activities for the Last Week of School.

Upcoming events:
5/27 - No School  
5/30 - 3rd Grade Awards Ceremony; 
Class End of Year Celebration 12:00 p.m. 
(Please remember that you do not need to bring a lunch.)
5/31 - Last Day of School - Dismissal at noon
End of the Year Clap Out for 5th graders at 11:15

Resources this week:
5/29 - P.E.

Parents and Students for a Wonderful School Year!

Week of May 20, 2019

Upcoming events:
5/21 - 3rd grade Field Day 10:20 a.m.
5/21 - SAC Meeting (Media Center at 6 p.m.)
5/22 - Early Dismissal at 1:40 p.m.
5/24 - End of year celebration money is due
5/27 - No School

Resources this week:
5/23 - Art
5/24 - Music

Math:
We will be completing our area and perimeter robots this week and wrapping up our Module 7 lessons.  The students will continue to work on multiplication and division fluency activities.


Science:
We will be concluding our unit on how animals and plants adapt to their environment by discussing how the seasonal changes of Florida animals compare to those of other regions of the country.

Week of May 13, 2019

Students worked very hard on the FSA Math assessment last week. I am so very proud of their hard work and determination.  Thank you parents for all your support!  

Upcoming events:
5/13 - Complete Science Assessment/Module 7 Assessment
5/16 - General PTA Meeting and Elections 6 pm
5/17 - Evening of the Arts 6 pm
5/21 - SAC meeting Media Center 6 pm
5/22 - Early Dismissal
5/27 - No School
5/30 - Awards Ceremony; Cox/Townsend End of Year Celebration
5/31 - Last Day of School


Resources this week:
5/16 - P.E.

Math:
This week in math we will conclude our Module 7 lessons and begin our area and perimeter robots.  The students will use their knowledge of area and perimeter to design a robot using specific dimensions for the robot parts.  The students will also be able to design an environment for the robot.

Science:
This week in science the students will complete our learning on how plants and animals respond and adapt to the changes in their environment.  

Week of May 6, 2019

Upcoming events:
5/7 & 5/8 - FSA Math Assessment
5/9 - Science Assessment
5/16 - PTA General Meeting 6:00 pm
5/17 - Evening of the Arts
5/20 & 5/21 - Field Day
5/21 - SAC Meeting 6:00 pm
5/22 - Early Dismissal at 1:45 pm
5/27 - No School
5/31 - Last Day of School

Resources this week:
5/7 - Art
5/10 - Music

Math:

Our Math FSA assessments will take place this Tuesday and Wednesday!  We are looking forward to watching all our students show what they know!  The tests are paper pencil this year and will be 80 minutes each day.