VW 3rd Grade Blog 2020-2021

 Good Afternoon, 12 weeks of learning in, and looking forward to the continued growth as we continue on in our learning journey. I enjoyed connecting with all of you over conferences, and it truly is a great experience for me as we work together to make sure I am doing everything I can for your child, so thank you for taking the time. Week in Review: Math: Today we practiced a unit review with our unit test coming up next week. The students have been working very hard on their multiplication and division, and we all feel ready to take on the challenge of the unit test! Writing: Students are wrapping up their second informational book as we start to prepare for our next writing unit which is persuasive speeches! Reading: Our detectives are in their mystery books working to solve mysteries and conquer the comprehension skills that these books require us to do! We even got a visit from Officer Romenesko to teach us some detective skills!  A Look Ahead: Short Week next week, School only on

 Good Afternoon, As we approach the midway point of November with Thanksgiving break around the corner it's a great time to stop and reflect on the learning journey so far. With conferences happening I always enjoy this time because it allows us the time to reflect on the journey so far, and the progress we want to continue to strive for going forward. Everyone has so much to be proud of in their child, and I am thankful to be on this learning journey with all of them.  Week in Review: In math, we are approaching the end of our unit working with multiplication and division. Students are working hard understanding what the problem is asking us to come up with in terms of an equation, then solving that equation. The math talk has been great, and the confidence is growing in everyone as they work to master these concepts. Our writers are working extremely hard to show off their expertise in the topic they chose for their informational books. As we begin the writing process again with

 Good Afternoon, It has been a great week of virtual learning, and I say that because of how resilient the students are everyday. They continue to show up every day ready, and eager to learn; it truly is a testament to the all of you, so thank you for your continued support, and investment in your child's learning! The link for conferences can  be found here.  Again, if there is a time or day that doesn't work for you, please let me know and we can get something scheduled that works best for your schedule.  If you could please take some time before conferences, and fill out  this conference survey.  This will help me best meet the needs or concerns you have so we can make the best use of our conference time together. Week in Review: Math: This week we worked really hard with concepts around multiplication and division with 3 and 4, as well as working with determining area. I have been so impressed with the students determination working through these concepts, and growing in t