Week of May 6
Hello all, I hope my email finds you well. The weather is as close to perfect as you can get. I hope the kiddos can get out and enjoy it!
Last week was a blur due to jury duty, but I am eager to welcome a new and hopefully more normal schedule this week.
Please begin looking for school Library books and Classroom Library Books, please. They will be due soon!
The Little Free Library will be new to our campus in the fall. A Book Drive will be held on Friday the 17th to collect new and gently used books for ages 3 to 12 years of age. Watch for the flyer for more information.
This week in Room 304:
Reading: Review Context Clues with dictionaries, Theme, Making Inferences, Reading for Detail. We will also discuss test day strategies and how to remain relaxed while giving our best effort.
Writing: Students will be able to use the Writing Process for Free Writing and Writer’s choice.
Grammar: compound predicate A compound predicate is two or more verbs or verb phrases that share the same subject and are joined by a conjunction.
Spelling: The /ə/ sound in the unaccented syllable = e (abdomen)
1 abdomen
2 element
3 emergency
4 silence
5 happen
6 excellent
7 carpenter
*8 you
*9 use
*10 there
Social Studies: People Influencing Communities and Society: Writers, Artists, Scientists, and Technology
Homework: Math from Mrs. Barrett. Spelling words Monday and Tuesday. Read 100 minutes.
Calendar:
Mon. 13 - Math STAAR Test
Tues. 14 - Reading STAAR Test
Fri. 17 - Field Day
Little Free Library Book Drive
Tues. 21 - 4th grade Variety Show
Wed. 22 - 8:45 Awards Assembly in Cafeteria
2:15 Sing - A - Long in Cafeteria
Thurs. 23 - Classroom Dessert Party
Fri. 24 - Last Day of School and Early Release
August (In case you are planning vacations)
Tues. 13 - Spring Creek Meet the Teacher
Thurs. 15 - First Day of School
Hope you have a wonderful week!
Carla Youngblood
Mrs. Youngblood’s Website: http://carlayoungblood.wix.com/third-grade
