We are very thankful for the dictionaries we got from the Rotary Club!

    On Thursday, Dr. Creeden and Mr. Shannon spent some time with the third graders. They taught the children about the Rotary Club and some of the many ways the Rotary Club helps people locally and around the world. The third graders were excited to receive a dictionary from the Topsfield/ Boxford/Middleton Rotary Club. They were very grateful! On behalf of Mrs. Corliss' class we thank you!

Curriculum Update

During the past few weeks, we have been learning about biographies during reading. Some of the students read a biography about Albert Einstein, while others read about Barack Obama or Vincent Van Gogh.

During writing, we have been learning how to write an informational research report. For more information about our Presidents' Reports, please read the previous post. 

Throughout the year, we have been learning about poetry and figurative language. The boys and girls have written some poems and we will be writing more in the next few weeks. On May 30th at 9:15 we will have a Poetry Share in  our classroom for our families. More information will be sent home about this event soon.

In math, we have been learning about fractions. The children learned to read, write and identify fractions. We practiced comparing fractions and identifying equivalent fractions for 1/2, 1/3 and 1/4. The students also learned to add and subtract like fractions. During our next math unit, we will study angles and lines. The children will learn the difference between a point, line segment and a line, They will also practice identifying right angles, parallel lines and perpendicular lines. 

During science we have been learning about sound. First, we learned how sound is made. Then, we discussed the differences between volume and pitch. This can be hard for children to understand, so talk to your child about it in the car or while listening to music at home. Volume is the loudness or softness of sound and pitch is the highness or lowness of a sound.

President Reports

During reading and writing we have been learning about the Presidents of the United States. This project brings together our study of biographies during reading and teaches the children to write an informational research report. The students picked a president they would like to learn about and we have been busy researching and learning new facts ever since! When the students are finished with their research, they will write a 3-4 paragraph report.The report will include a paragraph about the person's  life before, during and after their presidency. Each child will also have the option of writing a reflection paragraph for extra credit.

The third grade will not be having The Presidents' Performance this year, but our class will be using the I pads to create a fun slide show that we can't wait to share with you!

We are very busy taking notes about our presidents!

Researching Presidents

D.A.S.H.

We learned what it was like to wear a hearing aid.

We played  "Go Fish!"  using sign language.

The students picked up the signs quickly!

We also learned that some students use an FM system to help them hear in class.

Open House

Tonight is the Steward School Open House. We hope that you will be able to stop by room 215 to see some of the students' most recent projects. Third grade classrooms will be open from 7-7:45.