Important Dates:

October 2 – Big Kahuna Fundraiser Kick-Off

Math Learning Goals: Problem Solving and Estimation

3.4A(R)- Solve one and two step addition and subtraction problems within 1,000

3.4 B (S) round to the nearest 10 or 100 or use compatible numbers to estimate solutions to addition and subtraction problems

3.5A(R)- represent one and two step problems involving addition and subtraction of whole numbers to 1,000 using pictorial models, number lines, and equations

Math Homework:

• Math homework will be sent home today and is due back next Thursday.
• Please study your addition facts.  We will have a Mad Minute on Thursday.  Students will have one minute to solve 30 addition facts.  This is not for a grade.  We will set goals each week to improve fact fluency.

Science Learning Goals: Science Career Research Project

3.3C – connect grade-level appropriate science concepts with the history of science, science careers, and contributions of scientists

We will now send the previous week’s Mad Minute home on Mondays for parents to sign.  Please check your child’s homework folder for last week’s Mad Minute.   At this point in third grade, students should be getting 15 or more problems correct in one minute.  Please make sure your child is studying their addition facts each night for homework.  This will help them to be successful.

If boys would like to join the Cub Scouts, there will be a meeting Monday, September 21 at 6:30 pm.

Friendly Reminder: Wednesday, September 23rd – Early Release at 11:30 for teacher training

Math Learning Goals: Rounding

3.4A(R)- Solve one and two step addition and subtraction problems within 1,000

3.4B(S)- round to the nearest 10 or 100 or use compatible numbers to estimate solutions to addition and subtraction problems

3.7B-determine the perimeter of a polygon or a missing length when given perimeter and remaining side lengths in problems

Math Homework:

• Math homework will be sent home today and is due back next Thursday.
• Please study your addition facts.  We will have a Mad Minute on Thursday.  Students will have one minute to solve 30 addition facts.  This is not for a grade.  We will set goals each week to improve fact fluency.

Science Learning Goals:  Mixtures and Solutions 

3.5D – (D) explore and recognize that a mixture is created when two materials are combined such as gravel and sand or metal and plastic paper clips.

There are four important papers that were sent home today in your child’s homework folder.

1.  Progress Report
2.  Graded Papers Manilla Envelope
3.  Trail Mix Lab:  Parent Permission
4. School Parties/Invitations

Please make sure to check your child’s homework folder and sign and return these papers.  Thank you!

Progress Reports and graded papers will be sent home on Thursday.  Please sign the progress report and the graded paper’s manilla envelope and return on Friday. Thanks!

Students will have pictures made for the yearbook on Thursday, September 17th. If parents want to order pictures, please use the link at the end of this post. The WOHS Journalism Department will arrange for students who had signed up for online instruction to have yearbook pictures made on Picture Retake Day. Your contact person for those details is Karen West, [email protected] That date has not yet been determined.

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White Oak Intermediate School
Picture Day Date: Thursday, September 17
Picture Day ID: EVT968ZMM

Important Dates:

Thursday, September 17th – PICTURE DAY

Thursday, September 17th – PROGRESS REPORTS

Wednesday, September 23rd – Early Release for Teacher Training.

Math Learning Goals: Rounding to the nearest 10

3.2D(R)- Compare and order whole numbers up to 100,000 and represent comparisons using the symbols >, <, =

3.4B(S)- round to the nearest 10 or 100 or use compatible numbers to estimate solutions to addition and subtraction problems

3.2C(S)- Represent a number on a number line as being between two consecutive multiples of 10, 100, 1,000, or 10,000.

Math Homework:

• Math homework will be sent home today and is due back next Thursday.
• Please study your addition facts.  We will have a Mad Minute on Thursday.  Students will have one minute to solve 30 addition facts.  This is not for a grade.  We will set goals each week to improve fact fluency

Science Learning Goals: Changes in States of Matter

3.5C – predict, observe, and record changes in the state of matter caused by heating or cooling such as ice becoming liquid water, condensation forming on the outside of a glass of ice water, or liquid water being heated to the point of becoming water vapor; and

There was a mistake on the homework I passed out last Friday. Please have them rewrite the bottom number on top. I apologize for any confusion this may have caused. Thanks.

*No School on Monday, September 7 due to Labor Day

Math Learning Goals:  Comparing Numbers

3.2A(R)- compose and decompose numbers to the hundred thousands using objects, pictorial, and numbers. Expanded notation.

3.2B(S)- Relationships in Base 10 Place Value System

3.4A(R)- Solve one and two step addition and subtraction problems within 1,000

3.2D(R)- Compare and order whole numbers up to 100,000 and represent comparisons using the symbols >, <, =

Math Homework:

• Math homework will be sent home today and is due back next Thursday.
• Please study your addition facts.  We will have a Mad Minute on Thursday.  Students will have one minute to solve 30 addition facts.  This is not for a grade.  We will set goals each week to improve fact fluency

Science Learning Goals: States of Matter

3.5A – Measure, test, and record physical properties of matter, including temperature, mass, magnetism, and the ability to sink or float

3.5B – Describe and classify samples of matter as solids, liquids, and gases and demonstrate that solids have a definite shape and that liquids and gases take the shape of their container