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Dear Third Grade Families,

We hope you had a restful extended weekend! Even with a shortened week, our 3rd graders jumped right into an exciting start to our 2nd Nine Weeks. In ELAR, we dove into the creative world of folktales, while in Social Studies, we learned about influential community shapers. Our young scientists began exploring forces like pushes and pulls, and in Math, we put our thinking caps on to interpret and analyze data! Have a great weekend, and we can’t wait for a full week of growth and learning ahead!

Warmly,

The Third Grade Team

Below are our weekly "I Can" statements, which highlight the main learning targets we are working on this week. Please keep in mind that some learning objectives will spiral throughout the year, so you may see certain standards appear more than once as we continue to practice and deepen our understanding!

Math:

• I can summarize a data set with multiple categories using a frequency table, dot plot, pictograph, or bar graph with scaled intervals.
• I can solve addition and subtraction word problems about elapsed time in minutes using tools and visual models.

• I can identify poetic structures like lines, stanzas, rhyme schemes, and sound devices.

• I can analyze how a poet uses sensory language to create imagery.

• I can paraphrase and retell the main idea of a poem in my own words.

Writing:

• I can write my own poetry using poetic structures like lines, stanzas, and sensory details.

• I can write a poem from a specific point of view (1st or 3rd person).

• I can apply poetic characteristics and grammar skills to edit and craft my own poems.

Phonics:

• I can read, decode, and spell two-syllable VCCV words by splitting them between two consonants (like mag/net and muf/fin).

Social Studies:

• I can design a zoo map using a grid, scale, and map features, use directions to navigate it, and determine the dimensions for an enclosure with a given perimeter.

• I can demonstrate and describe forces acting on an object in contact or at distance, including magnetism, gravity, and pushes and pulls.

We are kicking off our new unit on estimation, rounding, and multi-digit addition and subtraction! Attached to this week’s newsletter, you will find our STEMscopes Parent Take-Home Letter. This overview outlines the key strategies, place-value concepts, and vocabulary terms—such as compatible numbers and rounding—that your student will be exploring in class.

The letter also includes a fun "Tic-Tac-Toe" board filled with hands-on, everyday math activities you can try at home, like estimating lunch menu costs or playing number line games. While the letter covers multi-digit problem-solving, practicing basic addition and subtraction fact fluency (0–20) at home is also a fantastic way to build speed and confidence as we work with larger numbers! Please take a moment to review the attached PDF for full details.

Dear families,

School pictures are now available!

To see if your child's pictures are available to view, please log in to your account at mylifetouch.com. If you don’t have an account yet, you can create one using your email address.

To locate your child's photos, you'll need their Student ID or Portrait ID and Access Code. If you don't have this information, you can:

• Check your inbox for an email from Lifetouch that may contain your access credentials and a direct link to your child's images.
• Wait for your proof sheet to arrive, which will include your Portrait ID and Access Code.
• Contact the Lifetouch Help Center for assistance

Please note that pictures may not become available for all students at the same time, so check back later if you don't see your child's images yet.

The Jackson PTO invites you to join us for our 3rd Annual Family Movie Night on October 23rd!

Grab your blankets, bring the family, and cozy up on the lawn for a fun-filled evening featuring a special screening of Minions & Monsters! Costumes are welcome but not required, and fun is guaranteed for all!

Date: Friday, October 23rd
Location: Jackson Elementary School (grassy area on the west side)
Seating Starts: 5:45 PM
Announcements: 6:50 PM
Movie Starts: 7:00 PM

Important Information:

• FREE to attend for all Jackson families. PTO Members, be sure to swing by the PTO table for a special FREEBIE! (It's not too late to join and get your movie night freebie too!)

• Light Concessions (popcorn, candy, and drinks) will be sold before the movie on a first-come, first-served basis. ($1-$2 each) Cash only!

• Please note that outside food or drinks may be carried in, but delivery to the school/movie is not permitted. (Bring it with you - DoorDash, Uber Eats, etc. will be turned away!)

• No coolers or larger bags will be allowed for safety reasons.

• Seating will be on the grass, so please plan to bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Tents, large shades, or chairs with attached shades will NOT be permitted to ensure all families have a great view.

• As a reminder, alcohol is NOT permitted anywhere on PISD grounds.

Please be sure to check your child’s blue take-home folder daily, or at least weekly! This folder carries home graded work, completed class assignments, and your student's Grows Behavior Chart. We use this chart as our main communication tool to share updates on your child's daily behavior, so checking and reviewing it regularly helps us stay connected and work together for your student's success!

Below you will find the links to each third-grade teacher's classroom wishlist. We will keep these updated throughout the year as our classroom needs change and projects come up. Any donations are so greatly appreciated and make a huge difference in our classrooms!

Mrs. Lambert's classroom wishlist is coming soon!🤗

Mrs. Alexander will be updating this so parents can be kept aware of what we will be doing during guidance visits throughout the year.

Erin Lambert - erlambert@prosper-isd.net

Lillie Scantlan - lescantlan@prosper-isd.net

Lauren Buhler - lcbuhler@prosper-isd.net

Alexis Taylor - Ajtaylor@prosper-isd.net