3rd Grade Newsletter!

This week, we solved problems using graphs in Math, practiced reading and spelling final e words in Phonics, and explored folktales and fables in ELAR. In Writing, students used their creativity to write their very own fractured fables, putting a fun twist on familiar stories! In Science, we investigated how pushes and pulls affected the movement of objects, and in Social Studies, we learned about important people who helped shape and improve their communities. We had a wonderful week of learning, creating, and growing together! 💜

Math

• I can solve one and two step problems using tables, dot plots, pictographs and bar graphs.

• I can add and subtract time intervals using clocks and models, such as T-charts and numberlines.

Phonics

• I can decode and encode words with a vccv pattern.

ELAR

• I can explain rhyme scheme, sound devices, and structural elements such as stanzas in a variety of poems.

Writing

• I can use elements of poetry to craft my own cinquain poem.

Science

• I can describe how forces act on an object by gravity, distance and force.

Social Studies

• I can create and interpret maps that contain the following map elements: title, compass rose, legend, scale, grid system.

10/19-10/23 - 3rd Grade Swim Week!

10/29 - Trunk or Treat

To help streamline our daily end-of-day procedures, we are transitioning all dismissal changes to a simple online form. You no longer need to call the front office and this keeps a paper trail of your request. Please note that our daily cutoff time remains the same: all changes must be submitted by 1:30 PM each day to ensure our staff can safely route every student to their proper location. To make updating your child's pick up quick and easy, please bookmark this link so you can access it whenever you need it!

Pursuant to state law, Prosper ISD requires parental consent for instruction on this lesson. This was part of the back to school forms you filled out during the enrollment process. All students without an opt in will not participate in the lesson.

These lessons will take place from October 26- November 13.

All 3-5 curricula can be viewed at home using the links. (3-5 Lessons Here) Please take a moment to read over the parent letter for each grade level to learn more details.

• 3rd Grade Parent Letter and Links
• 4th Grade Parent Letter and Links
• 5th Grade Parent Letter and Links

• Please do not send toys to school
• Send your student with headphones as soon as possible
• Dress appropriately for the weather
• Pack a dry snack that isn't messy
• Send a water bottle with your child (no other liquids in the classroom)
• Students should wear sneakers to be able to participate in PE
• Bring a sweater to class
• Label water, lunch, and sweaters/jackets

This year our Yearbook Cover Contest will be open to all grade levels! We would like students to create a picture on 8 1/2 x 11 paper keeping the school wide theme "The Magical Yet" in mind. All entries are due by October 26th. Please include the student's name on the bottom of the entry along with their teacher's name and do not laminate. The winner will have their picture on the front cover, runner-up will be placed on the back cover, and all other entries will be displayed inside the yearbook.

Reading

• Read each night modeling fluency and using strategies like partner reading or choral reading
• Ask your student to retell a story in chronological order, ask about details like character, setting, problems, or solutions
• Literacy Library books will be coming home with your child on Tuesday! Please use the questions below to help guide conversations with your reader and support their comprehension at home.

Phonics

• Practice choral reading the blending lines with your student
• Phonics Game Station

ELAR Unit 1&2 Take Home Support

Math Unit 2 Take Home Support

• If you need to make a dismissal change, please notify the front office via phone call only no later than 1:30 PM the day the change is needed. No changes can be made after that time. Early pickups cannot occur after 2:30 PM.

To document behavior third grade uses the Windsong Strong Conduct chart. This will be kept in your child's purple take home folder for the entire 9 weeks and they will be given a new one each 9 weeks. Please be sure to take a look at this daily and discuss any comments with your child. Please help your child to be responsible for bringing this to and from school each day.

At the top, you will see a calendar for the 2nd 9 weeks. In this calendar we will fill out if a redirection was needed with an R - this is just to let you know that there were warnings given to get behavior back on track. If there is a C in the calendar your child's teacher had to give multiple warnings or a more severe behavior occurred. If you see a C, there will be comments explaining this behavior below - this is when a signature is required by parents. If nothing is written this means your child is demonstrating Windsong Strong behavior and setting a good example. You will also notice the Report Card Citizenship Grade codes at the bottom. This conduct chart will directly reflect the grade they receive on their report card. Students who earn an E for their report card will also be given bonus PBIS points as a reward for their continued Windsong Strong behavior.

Please add emergency contacts to your Skyward profile for any neighbors/friends/extended family that could possibly ever pick up your students. You can add up to 4. These are required for pickup so add them as soon as possible!

All grades can be accessed through Skyward. Click HERE to see PISD's elementary grading policy.

Need help? Click HERE for helpful how-tos.

Attendance / Absence Information

You will find a quick overview of the PISD School Attendance policies here, but it is highly recommended that parents review the Student Handbook for your child's campus located on the PISD Website to become familiar with the Attendance policy.

All absence requests must be submitted through Skyward Family Access. If not, they will be marked unexcused. You can find directions on the website here. Doctor’s notes or other supporting documentation for an absence, may be submitted by completing the online Attendance Note Submission form and uploading your documentation within the form. You can find the form here.

• No birthday party invitations may be passed out during the school day.
• Invitations may be placed in backpacks at the end of the day with the instruction that they are to be opened at home. There must be an invitation for everyone in the class.
• Due to life threatening allergies, cupcakes, etc. are not able to be brought to school for student birthdays. Please refer to the PISD Student Handbook for further explanation.

Thank you for reading through our newsletter! If you have any questions please reach out to your students teacher through email or phone!

Phone: (945) 678-2500

Ms. Brown: ecbrown@prosper-isd.net

Ms. Plummer: knplummer@prosper-isd.net

Mrs. Betty: sebetty@prosper-isd.net

Ms. Metzinger: jrmetzinger@prosper-isd.net

Ms. Wilcox: aawilcox@prosper-isd.net

Mrs. Cotten: cmcotten@prosper-isd.net