Week in Review: March 5-9

We've had a busy week during this last week before spring break! As you know, the Economics Fair was on Tuesday, and it was a huge success. Third grade earned over $3,100 that we will donate to an organization that supports endangered animals and protecting their habitats.

Our school held career day on Thursday, and our class got to hear from guest speakers from several careers. We learned from a SWAT officer, a hair stylist, a civil engineer, and someone from the banking industry. It was a wide variety of careers that appealed to everyone!

In science, we have wrapped up our unit on space. Students worked in small groups to research a planet, and then shared that information they learned with the class through either a poster or slideshow presentation. They did a great job and learned a lot, and it showed on their science test scores!

In math, we have continued our study of fractions for 2 weeks. This time, we were focusing on equivalent fractions, and being able to compare fractions. After spring break, we will move onto measurement, which includes perimeter, time intervals, and weight and capacity.

In language arts, we have been busy researching endangered animals and habitat destruction. Our class will be creating an informational slideshow based on this research. I was hoping this would have been done by spring break, but we just began it on Friday, and will continue after spring break.

I hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable spring break! I look forward to seeing everyone back on Monday March 19. And as a reminder, we have a class field trip on Tuesday March 20. Remember to have your child wear their 3rd grade t-shirt, and bring a sack lunch as no one ordered a lunch from the cafeteria.