White Oak Parents, Guardians and Staff,

Out of an abundance of caution due to the inclement weather and possible deteriorating road conditions tonight and early tomorrow, White Oak ISD will be closed Monday, January 11. We are making this determination now so that parents/guardians have an opportunity to make any needed arrangements. Coaches/sponsors of any extracurricular events scheduled for late afternoon Monday will contact those students individually. While these decisions are difficult, the safety of students and staff will always be the determining factor. We apologize for any inconvenience. Go Roughnecks!

Important Dates to Know:

Monday, January 18th School Holiday – MLK Day

Math Learning Goals: Relationships in Tables

3.5E(R)- represent real-world relationships using number pairs in a table and verbal descriptions

3.4 H (S)- Determine the number of objects in each group when a set of objects is partitioned into equal shares or a set of objects is shared equally

Math Homework:

• Math homework is sent home on Fridays and is due back the following Thursday.  Homework will be due on Thursday, January 14.
• Please study your MULTIPLICATION FACTS.  0’s, 1’s, 2’s, 3’s , 5’s, 6’s , and 10’s only. We will have a Mad Minute on Thursday. Students will have one minute to solve 30 multiplication facts.  This is not for a grade.  We will set goals each week to improve fact fluency.

Science Learning Goals: Solar System

3.8B – Describe and illustrate the Sun as a star composed of gases that provides light and thermal energy.

3.8C – Construct models that demonstrate the Sun, Earth and moon including orbits and positions.

3.8D – Identify the planets in Earth’s solar system and their position in relation to the Sun.

Welcome Back students on Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Math Learning Goals:  Problem Solving Mixed Operations 

3.5B(R) – Represent and solve one and two-step multiplication and division problems within 100 using arrays, strip diagrams, and equations

3.5C(S) – Describe a multiplication expression as a comparison such as 3 x 24 represents 3 times as much as 24

3.5D9(S) – Determine the unknown whole number in a multiplication or division equation relating three whole numbers when the known is either a missing factor or product

Math Homework:  No math homework is due this week.  New math homework will be sent home on Friday, January 8th and will be due on Thursday, January 14.

Mad Minute:  There will be no Mad Minute this week.  Please be studying and reviewing all multiplication facts previously taught.  (0’s,1’s,2’s,3’s,4’s, and 6’s)

Science Learning Goals: Observe, Measure, and Record Weather Changes 

3.8A – Observe, measure, record, and compare day-to-day weather changes in different locations at the same time that include air temperature, wind direction, and precipitation;

3.4A – Collect, record, and analyze information using tools, including cameras, computers, hand lenses, metric rulers, Celsius thermometers, wind vanes, rain gauges, pan balances, graduated cylinders, beakers, spring scales, hot plates, meter sticks, magnets, collecting nets, notebooks, and Sun, Earth, and Moon system models; timing devices; and materials to support observation of habitats of organisms such as terrariums and aquariums.

I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas!

Students’ last day will be December 18th. The Christmas Break will run through January 4th. We will see you again on Tuesday, January 5th!  Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Important Dates and Reminders:

Dec. 14 –  Wear Christmas PJ’s

Dec 15 – Wear a Christmas Hat 

Dec 16 – Candy Cane Dress-up Day 

Dec 17 – Dress up as a Christmas Character Day  Early Release @ 11:30

Dec 18 – Wear Christmas Colors & Party Day & Early Release @ 11:30

Students’ last day will be December 18th. The Christmas Break will run through January 4th. We will see you again on Tuesday, January 5th!

Math Learning Goals: Division

3.4F(S)- recall facts to multiply up to 10 by 10 with automaticity and recall the corresponding division facts

3.4H(S)- determine the number of objects in each group when a set of objects is partitioned into equal shares or a set of objects is shared equally

3.4J(S)- determine a quotient using the relationship between multiplication and division

3.4K(R)- solve one-step and two-step problems involving multiplication and division within 100 using strategies based on objects; pictorial models, including arrays, area models, and equal groups; properties of operations; or recall of facts

3.8A summarize a data set with multiple categories using a frequency table, dot plot, pictograph, or bar graph with scaled intervals

3.8B solve one- and two-step problems using categorical data represented with a frequency table, dot plot, pictograph, or bar graph with scaled intervals

Math Homework:

• Homework was past out today and is due Thursday, December 17.  There will be no homework over the Christmas break.
• There will be no Mad Minute this week.  However, we do encourage students to study their  multiplication facts.

Science Learning Goals: Continue Scientist Project

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

Graded papers will be sent home today.  Please sign and return the manila envelope tomorrow.  Thanks.

2020 3rd Grade 

Christmas Party

Dear Third Grade Families,

It is time to start preparing for our 3rd Grade Christmas parties! Our parties take place on December 18th, which is an early release day.  Our classes will still have a fun party but this year it will only be for the class and teacher. We won’t be able to have families come to this party. 

Even though our parties will look very different this year, we will still celebrate these parties with a “Penny Christmas”. Third grade concentrates on the value of sharing memories with each other, not spending lots of money on a gift. With this in mind, students will share very inexpensive gifts with each other. Students are welcome to bring these gifts starting Monday, December 14. Each child will have a bag in their homeroom, made at school. In the past, some items bought for Penny Christmas have been: individually wrapped candy canes, pencils, stickers, erasers, bouncy balls, play-doh, etc. Each student will need to bring enough items for each student in their homeroom. There are  18 students in your child’s homeroom. 

Thank you so much and Happy Holidays,

Third Grade Teachers:

Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Fouse, Mrs. Pullen, 

Mrs. Hamrick, Mrs. Tatum and Mrs. Williams