3rd

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Information pertaining to 3rd grade:

• Weather attire is necessary during the next couple of months. There’s no bad weather, just poor clothing choices! If you have gloves, you can touch it. If you have boots, you can walk in it. If you have pants, you can sit, roll, or slide in it!
• Martin Luther King Day of Service is quickly approaching! We will be making as many fleece tied blankets as we can and donating them to a local organization called Street Moms. **If you would like to contribute, fleece tied blanket kits can be purchased at almost any craft store. We will be collecting donations up until January 20th, the day we will be completing our project.

What a short but wonderful week! We kicked off with a fun field trip to Northern, where each student had the chance to explore the overflowing shelves at the Ohio County Library and select one book to bring back to school for independent reading. These books will be a great resource as we begin preparing for the Reading Bowl next Monday!

In math, we continued multiplying with 4 through independent practice and whole group games/activities.

Our Goods and Services unit is also in full swing! Each student has been assigned to a group, where they will learn how to assess product prices, understand supply and demand, create products by hand, and market them. This hands-on experience will help prepare us for our upcoming 3rd Grade Market Day (more details to come soon!).

If you’d like to support your child in their Goods and Services project, please click here.

 **Please contact us BOTH if you have any questions or concerns this school year: 

hwillliams@wcdsedu.com & pbuck@wcdsedu.com

Or Talking Points (send to both if you can)

Stay Warm!

Hanna and Paula

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Information pertaining to 3rd grade:

• Weather attire is necessary during the next couple of months. There’s no bad weather, just poor clothing choices! If you have gloves, you can touch it. If you have boots, you can walk in it. If you have pants, you can sit, roll, or slide in it!

 Wednesday, January 8th– Field trip to Northern (NO teacher transportation will be provided)

• NORTHERN:  we will be visiting our Northern Branch Campus located in the former Student Union building of WV Northern Community College. Below is a description of our drop-off and pick-up recommendations. The address of the building is 8 16th Street. When dropping your child(ren) off, you have a few options. There is a parking lot attached to the building (off Market Street), but spaces are limited so we ask that you do not park there for long. Parking along the main streets (Market or 16th) and using the paid meters is also an option if you’d prefer to park and walk your child to the front doors. When arriving at the door, you will be greeted by a WCDS administrator (usually Mr. McDonald or Mrs. Skadra) and our classroom is located upstairs and through two sets of locking doors (exterior and interior). Look for the WCDS logo sign hanging in the front door window if you want to confirm you are in the right spot. When picking up, please just arrive back at the same spot and allow the WCDS administrator outside to know you are there and they will text the teachers upstairs. Before care will be available from 7:45-8:15. Regular Drop-off will take place from 8:15-8:45. Pickup will take place directly from the Northern Campus between 2:45-3:15. Students will need a packed lunch, water bottle, and two snacks. Please wear Country Day attire and comfortable walking shoes. We look forward to a fun day!

Martin Luther King Day of Service is quickly approaching! We will be making as many fleece tied blankets as we can and donating them to a local organization called Street Moms. **If you would like to contribute, fleece tied blanket kits can be purchased at almost any craft store. We will be collecting donations up until January 20th, the day we will be completing our project.

 **Please contact us BOTH if you have any questions or concerns this school year: 

hwillliams@wcdsedu.com & pbuck@wcdsedu.com

Or Talking Points (send to both if you can)

Hope your Winter Break was refreshing!

Happy New Year! 

Hanna and Paula             

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LANGUAGE ARTS:

• Students participated in Winn-Dixie activities: Story plot mat and 10 things about me bag activity! We are in the month of December and we learned more and more about each and every student! 

MATH: 

• Students played games to review multiplication facts 0-3: mystery puzzle, commutative property and Kahoot! 

OTHER:

• Thank you all for attending the Holiday show Wednesday night! Third grade sure did rock the stage! 

 **Please contact us BOTH if you have any questions or concerns this school year: 

hwillliams@wcdsedu.com & pbuck@wcdsedu.com

Or Talking Points (send to both if you can)

Have a fun and relaxing break! 

Happy holidays! 

Hanna and Paula          

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Extra, Extra, Read All About It!  Holiday Show Info. from Mr. Hill – We are excited for our holiday show, and the students have been hard at work to learn their songs!  Please have your child wear the outfit described BELOW, the night of the performance, Wednesday 12/18 at 6:00pm.  Children should show up at 5:30pm and proceed to classrooms.

-3RD GRADE- “Holly Jolly Christmas” – red or green sweater or sweatshirt and dark pants. Holiday hat is optional.

LANGUAGE ARTS:

• We read the story “Because of Winn-Dixie.” Students fell in love with the main characters Opal and Winn-Dixie and listened to their journey of friendship. 

MATH: 

• Students were introduced to their multiplication by 3s. Throughout the week, students “played” with math manipulatives like chips and dice. At the end of the week, every student accepted the challenge to tackle on their ninja belt for 3s.

STEAM LAB: Students experimented with a real-life pulley system! They even began crafting a pulley or a lever system with a partner! These kiddos were sure to be creative with what they designed!

GOODS & SERVICES: Students were introduced to the terms “supply” and “demand.” Students learned about the difference between the two and what roles they play in goods and services.

 **Please contact us BOTH if you have any questions or concerns this school year: 

hwillliams@wcdsedu.com & pbuck@wcdsedu.com

Or Talking Points (send to both if you can)

Stay warm!

Hanna and Paula

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Extra, Extra, Read All About It!  Holiday Show Info. from Mr. Hill – We are excited for our holiday show, and the students have been working hard at work to learn their songs!  Please have your child wear the outfit described BELOW, the night of the performance on 12/18 at 6:00pm.  Children should show up at 5:30 and proceed to classrooms.

-3RD GRADE- “Holly Jolly Christmas” – red or green sweater or sweatshirt and dark pants. Holiday hat is optional.

LANGUAGE ARTS:

• We read the story “Boom Town” as students developed their comprehension and vocabulary skills. Students participated in academic and fun, hands-on stations and activities.
• Grammar focused on different types of nouns and phonics time was spent reviewing all the ways to spell the Long i sound.

MATH: 

• Students began their “Multiplication Ninja” challenge; Each week students will complete classwork and homework to focus on each of their times tables. Facts covered were 0, 1, 2.

STEAM LAB:

Students began a Simple Machines unit. Levers were the first type we experimented with and enjoyed a hands-on creation activity.

GOODS & SERVICES:

Students were introduced to the terms “producer” and “consumer.” Students learned about the difference between the two and what roles they play in goods and services.

**Please contact us BOTH if you have any questions or concerns this school year: 

hwillliams@wcdsedu.com & pbuck@wcdsedu.com

Or Talking Points (send to both if you can)

Have a cozy weekend!

Hanna and Paula            

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Language Arts:

• Learned consonant -LE and applied it to reading and spelling throughout the week.
• Learned the history behind the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Students even started creating their own balloons. They will be ready to shine on Monday! Look out for pictures! 

Math: 

• Arrays in multiplication. It was a tricky concept at first, but they soon caught on. On Friday, we made Array Avenue!  
• We will continue to practice this skill as we continue multiplication. 

STEAM LAB:

• Discovered and discussed the 4 seasons.
• Students made a four seasons wheel to represent each season’s weather. 

We wrapped up the week with a Pajama, Pepperoni Roll, Dance Party! 

**Please contact us BOTH if you have any questions or concerns this school year: 

hwillliams@wcdsedu.com & pbuck@wcdsedu.com

Or Talking Points (select both names if you can)

Stay Warm!

Hanna and Paula

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It’s been another “flavorful” week of learning in third grade, and we’ve cooked up a lot of fun activities! Here’s a bite-sized look at what we’ve been up to:

We “tackled” the tricky “ough” sound this week. It helped us review present and past tense. From “bring” to “brought,” our students are learning to master these puzzling letter combinations. It’s safe to say we’re now experts in phon-omenal sounds!

We dove into the world of memoirs, and our young writers are sharing their personal stories with style! They’re learning to reflect on their memories and put it into a “seed story” rather than a “watermelon story.” Ask your kiddo the difference between the two! 

Students “cooked up” their own restaurant menus and catalogs in math class! By pricing items, organizing categories, and adding up totals, they’re learning about money and math in a way that’s sure to leave everyone hungry for more!

Last, but not least: Our adopted calf Peony won the “Cutest Calf” contest! Thanks ever so much to all who voted her to the top of the podium! Also, students participated in puppet shows during drama this week. Mr. Hill was so kind and shared several photos of our puppeteers. Fun!

**Please contact us BOTH if you have any questions or concerns this school year: 

hwillliams@wcdsedu.com & pbuck@wcdsedu.com

Or Talking Points (select both names if you can)

Have a Great Weekend!

Hanna and Paula

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Important: As some of you may know, 3rd grade has adopted a cow from Four Pines Farm! This Monday, November 4th-November 6th Discovery Dairy is holding the CUTEST CALF COMPETITION! I know we can all agree that our Peony is the cutest out there! Please vote at https://www.discoverdairy.com/vote/ We want to see her get crowned at the live watch party Friday, November 8th! Remember PEONY is her name! We want to see her get crowned at the live watch party Friday, November 8th! 

Silence was golden in phonics as we worked with the silent letters WR, PH, KN. Words like “write,” “phone,” and “kneel.” While working on writing, memoirs took a new,exciting, and suspenseful turn. Students learned how to EXPLODE THE MOMENT! Ask your kiddo if they can tell you what that means. 

Math expanded on subtraction across zeros as we focused on using money amounts. Students looked at examples of price tagged items and menus.  We selected 2-3 items and added the amounts to reach a total. Then students had to select a higher amount of money that would cover the total. The last step was to subtract and figure out how much change to give, detailing the bills and coins needed. 

We wrapped up our book study of I Survived Hurricane Katrina. Students developed better tracking skills (“reading strips” and “reading fingers”) as they read aloud. We heard great expression as students read through each exciting chapter. Ask them some questions about Katrina; They’re noggins are swirling with new knowledge! 

Kiddos continued to marvel over wild, wonderful WV as we explored notable landmarks. One in particular that excited everyone were the National Road markers; So many of us see them on the way to school every day! During our Zoology deep dive, we expanded on last week’s peek into habitats. Some examples ranged from forest to grassland and tundra to desert. The natural world contains so many wonderful homes! 

**Please contact us BOTH if you have any questions or concerns this school year: 

hwillliams@wcdsedu.com & pbuck@wcdsedu.com

Or Talking Points (select both names if you can)

Have a Great Weekend!

Hanna and Paula

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Autumn Greetings! 

In math, we tackled addition and subtraction word problems, helping students develop their problem-solving skills in engaging ways. Their favorite way was “coffee shop mode!” This is where the room became our very own Starbucks! Students were served juice and a mini donut. While eating they needed to grind as if we were in a coffee shop! This week in phonics our students explored the fascinating sound of /s/ that also says /z/, as in the word “rose.” We continued our journey through “I Survived Hurricane Katrina,” and it’s wonderful to see their brains swirling with questions, which is a great sign of building comprehension and fluency! In writing, students were introduced to the basics of memoir writing, focusing on exciting or important events in their lives. Over the weekend, please encourage them to choose an event to write about. During our deep dives, we explored the world of WV Tourism. The students were “ooh-ing” and “aah-ing” over the wild and wonderful places waiting to be discovered right here in good old WV! In zoology, students were treated to another round of animal visitors as we welcomed a pair of turtles into our classroom. Did you know that turtles belong to one of the oldest groups of reptiles – Testdudines – dating back to the time of the dinosaurs? Isn’t that amazing!? 

**Please contact us BOTH if you have any questions or concerns this school year: 

hwillliams@wcdsedu.com & pbuck@wcdsedu.com

Or Talking Points (select both names if you can)

Have a Great Weekend!

Hanna and Paula