This Week in

 Third Grade

September 23, 2014

We Are Learning

Reading Workshop: We are currently in the middle of our Launching unit and learning about routines for Reader's Workshop and the different genres that students will have the opportunity to read throughout the year. Fantasy, realistic fiction, historical fiction to name a few. 

Moms and dads, grandparents, what's your favorite genre??

Writing: During Writer's Workshop we have been focusing on things that we love and care about to get ideas for our Personal Narrative writing piece. We are working on developing a situation to serve as the setting of our writing piece in order to make our stories come alive.

Math: This past week, we focused on mentally adding and subtracting double and triple digit numbers using various strategies like number bonds to help break down the numbers into tens and ones. Our second math test which will cover the concepts in Chapter 2 of our Math in Focus book is scheduled for next Thursday, October 2, 2014.

Social Studies: Our first social studies unit focuses on geography and getting to know the world around us. We have been reviewing and discussing the seven continents and 4 main oceans. We viewed a compass on a map and have begun to explore directions.

Science: During science we had an "I wonder" question session. Scientists wonder and ask questions which helps them to learn and discover. Students wrote down their questions many of which we will explore during our science studies over the course of the school year.

General Info.

Parents,

If you should have any questions or concerns please feel free to e-mail me anytime.

ms.stoll25@gmail.com

This Week in

 Third Grade

September 23, 2014

We Are Learning

Reading Workshop: We are currently in the middle of our Launching unit and learning about routines for Reader's Workshop and the different genres that students will have the opportunity to read throughout the year. Fantasy, realistic fiction, historical fiction to name a few. 

Moms and dads, grandparents, what's your favorite genre??

Writing: During Writer's Workshop we have been focusing on things that we love and care about to get ideas for our Personal Narrative writing piece. We are working on developing a situation to serve as the setting of our writing piece in order to make our stories come alive.

Math: This past week, we focused on mentally adding and subtracting double and triple digit numbers using various strategies like number bonds to help break down the numbers into tens and ones. Our second math test which will cover the concepts in Chapter 2 of our Math in Focus book is scheduled for next Thursday, October 2, 2014.

Social Studies: Our first social studies unit focuses on geography and getting to know the world around us. We have been reviewing and discussing the seven continents and 4 main oceans. We viewed a compass on a map and have begun to explore directions.

Science: During science we had an "I wonder" question session. Scientists wonder and ask questions which helps them to learn and discover. Students wrote down their questions many of which we will explore during our science studies over the course of the school year.

General Info.

Parents,

If you should have any questions or concerns please feel free to e-mail me anytime.

ms.stoll25@gmail.com

Welcome

Dear 3^rd Grade Families,

I am thrilled to have your child in my class this year! I am very excited to get started. I am a firm believer in keeping a strong, open line of communication between home and school. After all, we have something special in common: your child! You are your child’s first teacher and you know him or her better than anyone else in the world.

          We will be learning about many new and exciting topics this year. We will also be exploring places in our community and nearby that connect to what we are studying. We have so many adventures ahead of us, so I don’t want to spoil any of the surprises.

         You might be wondering who I am, so let me share a little about me. My name is Cara Stoll. I have taught in various grades ranging from Kindergarten all the way up through Fifth grade.  I have a lot of teaching experience in different areas including: suburban, inner city, urban and rural. I received my bachelor’s degree from The University of Hartford, where I majored in Elementary Education and minored in Judaic Studies. In addition, I received my master’s degree from Teachers College, Columbia University in Literacy (reading and writing). I continue to take classes and workshops each year to keep my teaching fresh and exciting, even teachers go to school!

Thank you so much for trusting me with your child this year. Again please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments or concerns via email, phone call/ text or a note. Looking forward to a fabulous year in third grade!

Best,

Ms. Stoll