Weekly Update

Hello Third Grade Families,

Please save the following dates on your calendars:

Tues., Jan. 21st, Science Fair Entries Due by 7:45 am

Thur., Jan. 23rd, 5-8 pm, Chick-Fil-A Night

Fri., Jan. 24th, 6-9 pm, Father/Daughter Dance

Thurs., Jan. 30th, 6 pm,  STEM Night

Fri., Jan. 31st, 7-7:45 am, FBI Breakfast

Here's a look at our learning this week in ELA:

In reading, we will begin a new standard. We will be learning about literal and non-literal language such as idioms, similes, and metaphors. We will learn how context clues can help us understand the meaning of non-literal language. Ask your child if he or she can find any examples of non-literal language in the book they're reading at home each night.

In writing, we will finish up our opinion pieces about our favorite restaurant. These have been fun to write! They've also made us hungry!

Our grammar focus will continue with comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs. 

Please remember to have your child (or you) write down what book he or she is reading each night in their agendas.

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you!

Laura Kloos

Weekly Update

Hello Third Grade Families,

Please save the following dates on your calendar:

Mon., Jan. 13th, Penny Wars starts - Bring pennies for the 3rd grade bucket and your silver & paper money to sabotage the other grades! Help support the Addison Foundation!

Thurs., Jan. 16th, 6:00 pm, Daniell Middle School Principal talk 

Mon., Jan. 20th, MLK Holiday, No School

Tues., Jan. 21st, Science Fair Entries Due by 7:45 am

Thur., Jan. 23rd, 5-8 pm, Chick-Fil-A Night

Fri., Jan. 24th, 6-9 pm, Father/Daughter Dance http://addisonelemfdtn.wixsite.com/addison-foundation/father-daughter-dance

Thurs., Jan. 30th, 6 pm,  STEM Night

Fri., Jan. 31st, 7-7:45 am, FBI Breakfast

Here's a look at our learning this week:

In reading, we will continue working on understanding an author's or character's point of view, and then looking at how our own point of view may be similar or different to that of the text.

 In writing, we will begin a new opinion piece. We will be choosing our favorite restaurant and then developing reasons and examples that support why the restaurant is the best. Feel free to brainstorm some ideas with your child at home. Eventually, we will have a five paragraph opinion writing that includes an opening, supportive details, and a closing.

Our grammar focus this week will be on comparative and superlative adverbs and adjectives. Encourage your child to look for these types of words in their books at home. We will also try to use these descriptive words in our opinion writing to spice it up a little!

On Wednesday morning, we will have a special presentation from the Cobb County Watershed program. This presentation will help us with our current science standards on the habitats of Georgia.

As always, please let me know if you have any questions or concerns about anything.

Thank you!

Laura Kloos

Weekly Update

Hello Third Grade Families!

Welcome Back and Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a relaxing holiday break. I enjoyed some time with my family and my husband's family in South Florida. I'm excited to see all of the students back at school this week. I missed everyone!

Please save the following dates on your calendar:

Tuesday, Jan. 7 - Papa John's night

Friday, Jan 10 - Report Cards posted online https://parentvue.cobbk12.org/

Monday, Jan. 20 - MLK Jr. Day NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, Jan 21 - Science Fair Projects due

Here's a look at our learning this week:

In reading, our focus will be understanding point of view and perspectives. We will learn that different characters can have different perspectives on the same topic and also that we may not always agree with a character's opinion or an author's opinion. 

I have some book suggestions that go perfectly with the topic of point of view if you're interested in reading with your child. First, the book (and movie), Wonder by RJ Palacio, has a great message! "Wonder is about 10-year-old August Pullman, who has a genetic facial difference. After being homeschooled, he enters school for the first time in fifth grade and has to cope with a range of reactions to his unusual appearance, as well as a lot of typical middle school drama. Some kids use hateful language, and some people suggest that Auggie is mentally deficient. These situations are upsetting, as are other hardships that Auggie's family endures, including loss of a beloved family pet. However, goodness wins out, and readers should find it inspiring and uplifting. A high school couple kisses a few times, and Auggie observes some seventh-grade kids smoking, although these scenes in are very minimal. The book was adapted for the 2017 film starring Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson and Jason Tremblay." The story is told from different characters' points of view. It really is a moving story and I highly recommend it. Some of the text can be a little challenging, so it may be best to read it with your child. I have a copy of the book and movie if anyone wants to borrow either. 

My other recommendation is The Candy Makers by Wendy Mass. In this story, "Four children have been chosen to compete in a national competition to find the tastiest confection in the country. Who will invent a candy more delicious than the Oozing Crunchorama or the Neon Lightning Chew? 
Logan, the Candymaker's son, who can detect the color of chocolate by touch alone?
Miles, the boy who is allergic to merry-go-rounds and the color pink? 
Daisy, the cheerful girl who can lift a fifty-pound lump of taffy like it's a feather? 
Or Philip, the suit-and-tie wearing boy who's always scribbling in a secret notebook?
This sweet, charming, and cleverly crafted story, told from each contestant's perspective, is filled with mystery, friendship, and juicy revelations." I also have a copy of this book if you would like to borrow it.

It really is a treat for both children and parents when you find a good book to read together!

In writing, we will begin a new genre. Our focus during the 3rd quarter will be opinion/persuasive writing. We will start with a few short pieces this week. We will learn that once you form an opinion, you need to develop reasons & examples to support your opinion. Eventually, we will write longer opinion pieces.

Our grammar focus this week will be on possessive nouns. By the end of the week, your child may be up for this challenge game https://www.quia.com/rr/377189.html

Homework will resume this week. Weekly math review will be sent home on Monday to be returned by Friday. Spelling words will be sent home on Monday and should be studied as needed in preparation for Friday's quiz. Students should be reading for at least 20 minutes each night. 

Don't forget to return the December reading challenge by Wednesday.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.

Thank you!

Weekly Update

Hello Third Grade Families,

Please save the following dates on your calendars:

Tues., Dec. 17th, Papa John's Spirit Night 

Thurs., Dec. 19th, PJ Day!  Wear your Holiday PJs to school

Thurs., Dec. 19th, Holiday Parties for K, 3rd, and 4th grades

Thurs., Dec. 1th, 12:30 pm, Early Release Day

Fri., Dec. 20th, Holiday Parties for 1st and 2nd grades

Fri., Dec. 20th, 12:30 pm, Early Release Day 

Mon., Dec. 23th-Fri., Jan. 3rd, Holiday Break, No School for Students

Mon., Jan. 6th, Students return for 2nd Semester

Here's a look at our week:

We will have our class spelling bee on Monday, Dec. 16th. The top two spellers from each 3rd grade class will compete in the 3rd grade spelling bee in January. Parents of the winners will be notified this week.

There will be NO HOMEWORK this week! Students should continue to read at least 20 minutes each night. Be on the lookout for the December reading challenge coming home this week.

Don't forget, on Thursday and Friday, dismissal begins at 12:20. Please be sure your child knows how he or she is getting home. If there is a change in his or her regular transportation, please write a note for me.

In reading, we will be enjoying some holiday classics as well as some new holiday stories. In writing, we will finish our biographies and then write a fun, holiday story. We will also wrap up our unit on prefixes and suffixes.

Science Fair packets went home last Thursday. Projects are due in January. I would love to have several students participate in this event! Talk to your child and see if he or she is interested. Go to https://www.sciencebuddies.org/ for some project ideas. If you need another information packet, let me know!

The second quarter is wrapping up this week. When report cards are complete, they will be posted online. No paper copies will be coming home as they have in previous years. You will need to login to Parent Vue to access your child's report card. Here is the link to Parent Vue https://parentvue.cobbk12.org/ If you have not registered, you will need to come in to the office to get your account set up. It takes less than 5 minutes. Report cards will be posted January 10th.

Our holiday party is this Thursday. I wanted to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who signed up to bring in supplies! The party is going to be GREAT! Feel free to send in the supplies whenever you're ready. 

I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season!

Weekly Update

Hello Everyone,

Please save the following dates on your calendars:

Mon., Dec. 9th-Fri., Dec 13th, Custodian Appreciation Week

Tues., Dec. 10th, 5-8 pm, Zaxby's Spirit Night

Fri., Dec. 13th, 7:00-7:45 am, FBI Breakfast

Thurs., Dec. 19th, PJ Day!  Wear your Holiday PJs to school

Thurs., Dec. 19th, Holiday Parties for K, 3rd, and 4th grades

Thurs., Dec. 1th, 12:30 pm, Early Release Day

Fri., Dec. 20th, Holiday Parties for 1st and 2nd grades

Fri., Dec. 20th, 12:30 pm, Early Release Day

Here's a look at our ELA learning this week:

In reading, we will be reading about how December holidays are celebrated around the world. Students will be choosing countries that interest them and learning about their traditions. Then we will compare & contrast the traditions.

In writing, we will begin a new informative piece. This time we will be writing biographies about a famous or historical person. We will start by conducting some research. 

Our grammar focus this week will be on prefixes and suffixes. We will learn how these extra letters can change the meanings of words.

As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.

Thank you!

3rd Grade Performance, Thursday, December 5th

The Addison 3rd graders will be presenting the musical “FLAKES" at the PTA/Foundation meeting THIS Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Addison café. Students should report to their classrooms NO EARLIER THAN 5:30 p.m. and should be dressed in their assigned costume.
Snowflake – The basic costume is a white sweat suit with a large snowflake attached to the front of the top. However, you could get as elaborate as you want as long as you stay with all white top and bottom and a snowflake attached to the front of the top.  
Snirts – The basic costume is a gray sweat suit. However, you could get as elaborate as you want as long as you stay with an all gray top and bottom. Face should be smudged with some brown makeup to look like dirt.

We will be performing for the student body at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 5th. For this performance students should wear this year's STEM t-shirt, blue jeans and comfortable shoes. If your child doesn't have this year's STEM tee, then any Addison t-shirt or a plain green t-shirt will be okay.

Weekly Update

Hello Third Grade Families,

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! It's hard to believe we have just 3 weeks until our December break. Please take a moment to save these important dates:

PTA/Foundation Meeting--3rd grade performs	December 5th, 6:00pm
Holiday Shoppe	December 7th
Early Release	December 19th and 20, 12:15 pm
Winter Holidays-School Closed	December 23rd - January 1st Students return on January 6th

As you can see, our big 3rd grade performance is this Thursday! Dr. Sampson will be giving out more information this week. If you have immediate questions, her email is michele.sampson@cobbk12.org. 

Here's a look at our ELA learning this week:

In both reading and writing, we will be focusing on compare & contrast. In reading, we will focus on finding similarities and differences in the text we read. In writing, we will write about the similarities and differences of two similar topics (like butterflies and moths, for example). We will learn that there are specific words that authors use to signal a comparison. Hopefully, the students will begin using these phrases in their own writing too.

As always, please let me or Mrs. Westbrook know if you have any questions or concerns. I can't wait to see everyone!