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Third Grade
Steele Elementary School
March 2017
Steele 2016
HOMEWORK: What Were Learning:
Homework is sent home
on Mondays and returned Science
on Fridays. I am sending We are working on STEM projects this month. Students will
work in groups to plan, make, and test an invention the
a math worksheet to help students make in class.
students review the
standards we have learned Reading
up to this point in the We are reviewing all standards to help students feel
prepared for the AZMERIT. We are focusing on critically
year. Instead of a reading analyzing reading texts, finding the main idea, and using
log, I am sending a details from a text to support our answers. When reading
grammar review with your child at home, please have them answer deeper
questions in complete sentences and find evidence in the
worksheet. Both of these text.
are to help remind
Language Arts
students and prepare them The class is still focusing on grammar this month. Complete
for the AZMERIT. sentences require a knowledge of verbs and nouns. Students
will be asked to write complex sentences and identify both
verbs and nouns, along with adjectives and adverbs. They
Things to Know! will also be asked to correct sentences and justify their
corrections.

The AZMERIT is here! This Math

time can stressful for many
students who want to perform
well. Though it is important for
students to take it seriously, we
want to make sure that they
understand that this test doesnt
show how smart they are. Please
take time to talk to your child
about the AZMERIT and
encourage them to do their best!
They have been working very
hard all year and it is time for
them to show off what they have
learned. Please ensure that your
child comes to school on time and
ready.
We are reviewing old standards for AZMERIT. Please,
please, please practice math facts with your child. I cannot
stress how helpful it is for students to be able to fluently
answer problems like 8+7=15. They need to know how to
add, subtract, multiply, and divide in every grade level for
the rest of their lives, as well as in their everyday lives.
Dates to Remember
4/5- Writing AZMERIT Test
4/6- Reading and Math Part 1 AZMERIT
4/17- Reading and Math Part 2 AZMERIT