March 29, 2018

Greetings from Room 116!

It may not be going out like a lamb, but March is already coming to an end. We are officially in the final trimester of third grade. The year is just flying by!

Below are a few of the highlights from our past two weeks:

ELA: We studied more homophones in Spelling and focused on verbs in Grammar. We continued to read our historical fiction books, while also practicing for the ELA MCAS.

Math: We learned how to interpret and create different types of graphs, including bar graphs, pictographs, and line plots. We also practiced traditional algorithms to add and subtract multi-digit numbers.

Science/SS: We began our unit on Climate and Extreme Weather. We also learned more about the early Colonial Period in our nation’s history.

Other: We continued to build our test-taking skills on Study Island in preparation for the MCAS which is scheduled for April 3^rd and 5^th. We also enjoyed a fabulous presentation by David A. Kelly, author of our community book The Fenway Foul Up.

Best wishes to all for a very blessed Easter!!

Most Sincerely,
Ms. Feeney

March 16, 2018

 

Greetings from Room 116!

I hope that everyone survived the blizzard and was able to stay safe and warm! It seems hard to believe right now, but spring is really just around the corner – next week in fact!

Despite the crazy weather and resulting snow days, we were able to get several things accomplished this short but sweet week:

ELA: We practiced more r-controlled vowels and homophones in Spellings. We also read our historical fiction books, looking at character development over time.

Math: We finished our fraction unit and took our End-of-Module assessment.

Science/SS: We learned about the curious dining habits of early colonists. We also explored how rainbows are formed and how the water cycle works.

Other: We continued to build our test-taking skills on Study Island in preparation for the MCAS which will take place on April 4th and 5th.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!

Most Sincerely,

Ms. Feeney

March 9, 2018

 

Greetings from Room 116!

I hope that everyone survived the past two nor’easters without too much inconvenience. March has certainly come in like a lion!

It was great to meet with everyone this week to celebrate student progress. We have such an amazing class and a truly special set of families. Thank you for your ongoing support.
Following is a quick recap of our wonderful week:

ELA: We practiced more r-controlled vowels in Spelling and reviewed possessive pronouns. We also continued reading our historical fiction books, and participated in a District Writing Assessment.

Math: We examined equivalent fractions and compared fractions with different numerators and denominators.

Science/SS: We learned about the Pilgrims’ journey to the New World from the perspective of the children.

Other: We created more computer codes.

Best wishes to all for a quiet weekend!

Most Sincerely,

Ms. Feeney

March 2, 2018

 

Greetings from Room 116!

Is it really March already? This year is truly flying by!! Thank you for helping to ensure that students came back to school ready to learn. We had a very productive week. Here are some highlights:

ELA: We practiced r-controlled vowels in Spelling and possessive pronouns in Grammar. In addition, we started a new genre study regarding historical fiction in our guided reading groups. We also published our revised kindness stories, as well as journal entries from Wally’s perspective.

Math: We examined fractions on a number line and discussed how to compare fractions with various numerators and denominators.

Science/SS: We participated in a lab to identify hereditary adaptations that help plants and animals survive in different environments. We also renewed our study of life in the New World.

Other: We continued to explore TestNav to practice using online assessment tools.

We ended the week with Crazy Hat Day and a school-wide Drop Everything and Read session. Best wishes to all for a safe and secure weekend I look forward to meeting with everyone next week!

Most Sincerely,

Ms. Feeney