December

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!  Now that December has arrived we are starting many new topics at school. 

Reading - We will begin Non-Fiction this week!  Last week we went non-fiction shopping with all the third grade classes. Student selected books based on their topic choices and they will read various books to learn all about non-fiction reading.

Math - Today we will begin another Cathy Fosnot unit called The Big Dinner.  Students will work with partners to determine strategies to help them with important skills such as planning a dinner.  They will figure out the price per pound of a big turkey, as well as calculate costs of vegetables. 

Writing - Students are finishing up their Information Writing pieces and are publishing their books.

Social Studies - We are starting a new unit and students will learn about South America including Brazil. 

Don't forget, it's conference week so students have modified days Tuesday - Friday! 

One more thing....today Ox Ridge students had the opportunity to meet the author Peter Lourie.  He's an inspiring author AND adventurer who has written many interesting books.  Ask your child about his visit!