VA Third Grade

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2012-01-08T10:36:00.002-05:00

Dear Parents,

Believe it or not, your girls are almost half way through their third grade year.

The girls need to continue practicing the multiplication facts. We will begin the 6x facts this week, and continue through the 9's. Please help them review.

As I am sure the girls have told you, I have read the "Invention of Hugo Cabret" to the class.All throughly enjoyed the novel. Our next novel will be "The Cricket in Times Square". Each girl will need to purchase their own copy of the book by Mon., Jan. 23.

Next week, we will begin our responses to literature in our Reader's Response Notebook.
Each student will be expected to hand in their written response to what ever chapter book they are reading once a week on a pre-assigned day. The girls know all about this. I look forward to reading their response letters.

2011-11-30T19:10:00.003-05:00

The most wonderful time of the year is here already. The girls have recorded "The Twelve Days of Christmas", for the V.A. Christmas CD. They sounded amazing even before editing.

As always, December will be a very busy month for all. There will be a few tests this month, however I will try to keep to a minimum.

I am looking forward to seeing you all on December 6, for report cards.

Mrs. Marciano

Thanksgiving Poetry Contest

2011-11-21T09:09:00.001-05:00

Dear Parents,
Some of the girls would like to participate in a Thanksgiving poetry contest. The site is: www.nysenate.gov ,click on the turkey icon, or type Thanksgiving into the search box. Please use the school address not your personal address. All entries must be submitted on line by Nov. 28.

Good Luck.

Happy Thanksgiving

2011-11-15T19:18:00.003-05:00

Dear Parents,

On Wednesday, Nov.23, the girls may bring their own simple box breakfast to eat in the class room after our Thanksgiving prayer service. Please include a napkin and a drink.

The third grade is continuing with our exploration of myths and legends. The girls will begin writing their own myth or legend shortly.

Please continue to practice the Christmas songs. They're really a talented group of young ladies.

I am looking forward to seeing you on report card day.

Have a blessed Thanksgiving holiday.

Lorraine Marciano

October

2011-10-10T10:09:00.002-04:00

Dear Parents,

We are well on our way in third grade. The class is enjoying a read aloud chapter book, "The Haunting of Grade Three." One of the next selections will be the story of "Puss In Boots." Using this story frame will help to explore and develop character character traits ; geography skills,including features of places represented on maps; literary elements, including setting, characters, events, and problems and solutions; and elements of writing and grammer. We will also explore myths and legends.

I will be moving ahead in math, but will return to money concepts at a later date.

I have purchased "Weekly Reader, and Science Spin" for the class. Please enclose six dollars in an envelope with your childs name on the outside.

Upcoming Tests

2011-09-29T09:34:00.002-04:00

Dear Parents,

On Wednesday, October 5, there will be a science test. The test will include review pages from the text, as well as work presented in class. The review pages in the text are: A6-11. 13, 16-21. 26-31, 34-35.

The social studies (community) test will include: the seven continents, and the four main oceans; as well as the three types of communities in the United States. Review pages from the text are H9-10,H13, 10, 12, 17, 21-27. This assessment will be Wednesday, October 12.

More news for October will follow.

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL

2011-09-09T23:38:00.000-04:00

Dear Parents'

Welcome to Mrs. Marciano's third grade class. This is the place to find out what the class is doing, and planning to do. As we all begin third grade, there are many wonderings and great expectations.

This year the class will read both independently, and in small groups . At home, the girls should read about thirty to forty minutes everyday. There are hundreds of great books in the classroom for the girls to choose. I will help them with their selections as they become familiar with the various genres.

Third grade math is fun. We investigate to solve problems, use manipulatives, flashcards, and even learn the language of math. I expect the class to continue working in MATHLETICS.

Community is the focus of social studies this year. We will study communities in America, as well as in Africa and Asia. Hopefully, our studies will include cultural events and museum visits.

Tests will be announced here, and in the homework notebook. Assessments are on going. Quizes may not be posted.

Your daughter's grades reflect her progress over a period of time. Classroom assessment includes the student's classwork, homework, tests, writing samples, and classroom projects. Your child's interest, participation, motivation, and attitude in addition to her ability to listen and follow directions are also strong parts of the assessment process.

Our first standardized test is the TERRANOVA which begins during the last week of September.This test is one tool used to assess your child's mastery of reading, math, language, and language machanics. The TERRANOVA results allow a teacher to view in some detail a child's strengths and/or weakness in a given area.

I am looking forward to an exciting journey through the third grade.

God Bless,

Lorraine Marciano