Module 9: From Farm to Table

• Knowledge Networks: Sources of Food - Learning Mindset: Planning Ahead -Developing Knowledge and Skills -Teaching with Text Sets – Guided Reading – Skills and Strategy Lessons – English language Development – Independent Literacy Activities
• EQ: How does food get to your table?

MATH: Review of Area  and Chapter 9 Compare Fractions

Reminder: Literacy/Black History Night is on Thursday, February 27 @6:30

GRADE 3 Module 8 – Wks.1-3

Module 8: Imagine! Invent!

• Knowledge Networks: What Makes a Great Invention - Learning Mindset: Problem Solving -Developing Knowledge and Skills -Teaching with Text Sets – Guided Reading – Skills and Strategy Lessons – English language Development – Independent Literacy Activities
• EQ: What does it take to make a successful invention?

MATH: Chapter 8: Understanding Fractions

GRADE 3 Module 7 – Wks.1-3

Module 7: Make a Difference

• Knowledge Networks: Community Leaders - Learning Mindset: Purpose -Developing Knowledge and Skills -Teaching with Text Sets – Guided Reading – Skills and Strategy Lessons – English language Development – Independent Literacy Activities
• EQ: How can one person make a meaningful difference in their local or global community?

MATH: Division Facts and Strategies

Module 6-Week 1

Vowel + /r/ sounds

horse

market

storm

mark

acorn

large

March

stork

barking

north

thorn

forest

chore

weren’t

doesn’t

couldn’t

they’d

THIRD GRADE FAMILY FUN NIGHT

Date:  January 14, 2020

Time:  6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Location:  Garrettford Gym

Siblings and family members welcome – no child admitted without an adult.

Come join Mr. Caldwell for some exciting, challenging and fun activities and spend quality time with your children.

Please also save the date for January 29^th

(In case of bad weather or if Mr.

Caldwell is not back from his leave.)

Wednesday 12/18

It's Wacky Winter Wednesday... wear your crazy winter socks (with sneakers don’t want to slip)

Thursday 12/19

Candy Cane Day: Wear Red and White

Friday 12/20

“Deck The Halls Day” and dress up in the most holiday cheer... 

Looking ahead:

January 10th- Spirit Day New Year...New Goals...No Sweat...Wear Your Sweatpants!

Dear Third Grade Families,

         Every year third grade classes select a charity for the upcoming holiday season.  This year, we will be partnering with  Sneham, a Drexel Hill based organization.  Sneham, meaning “love,” is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering people through service.  We would appreciate your help in collecting the following NEW items for donation to the homeless:

• Socks
• Gloves
• Hats

Contributions will be accepted Monday, December 9^th until Friday, December 20^th.

We, as a third grade, appreciate your help in helping us support our community.

Sincerely, 

Garrettford Third Grade  

Please begin practicing MATH FACTS

MODULE 4:  TEAMWORK  MATH:  Chapter 5: Use Multiplication Facts

Essental Question:  What can sports teach us about working together?

Learning Mindset: ASking for Help

Week 1: Spelling: ch sound

Week 2: Spelling: Homophones

Week 3: Spelling: Contractions n't, 'd, 've

GRADE 3 Module 4 – Wks.1-3

Module 4-week 3

Decoding:  Vowel au, aw, al, o     Spelling:  Vowel Sound in Talk

Module 4- week 2: 

Spelling / Decoding:  Vowel Dipthongs ow, ou

Module 4- Week 1: 

Spelling / Decoding: Consonant Digraphs (ch, tch, sh, wh, th, ph, ng)

Module 4: Stories on Stage

• Knowledge Networks – Learning Mindset: Self-Reflection -Developing Knowledge and Skills -Teaching with Text Sets – Guided Reading – Skills and Strategy Lessons – English language Development – Independent Literacy Activities
• EQ: Why might some stories be better told as plays?

 MATH:  Chapter 4- MUltiplication Facts and Strategies

Module 3- Week 2: The Flag Maker

Spelling Words

Practice Daily at home.

Words with /j/,/k/,and /kw/

ledge

nudge

smudge

budge

ridge

wedge

quiet

circus

second

quart

quick

comma

qstage

qhuge

Review Words

scratch

splash

sprint   

squeal

Learning Mindset:

Grit- When you have grit, you have the courage and determination to keep going, even when things are difficult.

Red Ribbon Week

At Garrettford Elementary School

“SEND A MESSAGE. STAY DRUG FREE”

Fall 2019

Dear Garrettford Families

Our school will celebrate Red Ribbon Week during the week of October 21st.  Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the nation.  This year’s theme is “Send a Message. Stay Drug Free.”  All students are welcome to participate in the following activities:

Monday, Oct. 21st - School-wide Drug Free Pledge (Wear the color RED)

Tuesday, Oct. 22nd - “You have the Power to say NO!” (Wear your favorite SUPERHERO SHIRT)

Wednesday, Oct. 23rd - “Sock it to Drugs Day” (wear you Craziest Socks!)

Thursday, Oct. 24th - “Team Up Against Drugs!” (Wear your favorite TEAM SHIRT or JERSEY)

Friday, Oct. 25th - “Drug Free Royalty”. Together as UD Royals we choose to be Drug Free! (Wear PURPLE & GOLD, and or CROWNS/TIARAS)

Red Ribbon Week is a great time for families to talk about the importance of a Drug-Free lifestyle.  Set some time aside to talk with your child about making healthy choices.  Visit www.redribbon.org and get tips for talking to your kids about Drugs.

Thank you for time and continued support!

Best,

Garrettford Red Ribbon Week Team

3rd Grade SCHEDULE:

8:45-9:15 Arrival/Morning Meeting

9:15 - 9:45 MTSS R (30 Minutes)

9:45 - 11:15 Reading (90 Minutes)

       Whole Group

       Writing

11:15 - 11:35 SS/Sci (20 minutes)

11:35 - 12:05 Specials

12:10-12:50  SS/Sci (40 minutes) 

12:50 - 1:35 Lunch / Recess

1:40 - 3:10 Math

MTSS M/W

3:10 - 3:15 Pack up Dismiss

 Hello!

I am excited to be your child's 3rd grade teacher.  Our year is going to be filled with new friends, new adventures, and new discoveries.  Let's make this an incrediable year!

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