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Upcoming Events

May 9: TD-Gr. 4 Spring Programs

May 10: Hooray for Hollywood! Gala at U.S. Grant Hotel, 6:00 p.m.

May 19: Room Parent Meeting, 8:45 a.m.

May 23: Jump Rope Day

May 23: Spirt Day--Twins Day

May 23: Ice Cream Social, 2:30-3:30 p.m. (note time change!)

May 26: Memorial Day, School Closed

May 30: Art Day, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Jun. 2-6: Gr. 2-5 ERB Testing (each classroom will have its own unique schedule)

Jun. 6: Spring Enrichment Classes End

Jun. 11: Last Day of School, Noon dismissal

Jun. 12: Graduation, 10:00 a.m.

Jun. 13: School Closed

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Welcome to Third Grade

Mrs. Davis

Ms. Doolittle

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Reading: The children read a variety of books throughout the year. Each novel is accompanied by a study guide.
Vocabulary: The series Wordly Wise is used along with novel-based vocabulary work.
Writing: Children develop their writing voice through journaling, writing poetry, stories, and plays. Learning to express themselves clearly with grade appropriate mechanics is stressed.
Spelling: The SRA spelling program is used.
Handwriting: The D’Nealian cursive handwriting method is used.
Mathematics: Everyday Mathematics is used along with a variety of other math materials.

Social Studies: The Southwestern and Eastern Woodlands Native American cultures are components of the curriculum along with studying English colonization of North America including Jamestown, Plymouth, and Williamsburg. Various other mini-units are “sprinkled in” throughout the year including women’s studies, “Famous February,” etc.