TOPS 3rd Grade Weekly Newsletter

Hello 3rd Graders! I'm so excited to start reading with you this week. Please look at each ELA course below to help you prepare the week of August 20-24.

Literature: You will read in your "K12 Classics for Young Readers" pages 2-5, and complete "Language Arts Activity Book" pages LC 1 & 2. I'll discuss what LC pages are in Class Connect on Monday. You will complete OLS Unit 1 Lessons 1-4.

Writing: You will write in your "My Journal" pages 2-7. You will complete OLS Unit 1 Lessons 1-5.

Vocabulary: No materials are required. You can print word cards from the OLS to study. You will complete OLS Unit 1 Lessons 1-5

Spelling: Learning Coaches will prepare one of the games found in the Spelling Handbook. I will provide some additional practice activities in Class Connect on Monday. You will complete OLS Unit 1 Lessons 1-5.

Reading Class Connect: We will be book walking through all of our ELA books. Please have something to write with and a notebook/folder/spiral/paper.

Welcome to third grade math! Next week we will be covering classroom expectations, as well as learning to use our Blackboard tools, and playing some fun icebreaker games. Please make sure you bring a pencil, a journal (can be a composition book or a spiral), and a working headset with a microphone to class on Monday. You will also need some multiplication flashcards to practice with your learning coach each day. Your math OLS assignments for the week are Unit 1 Lessons 1-4. I can’t wait to see you on Monday at 12:30!

Welcome to 3rd grade science! This week, you will be completing Unit 1 Lesson 1. When you come to class on Tuesday, please have a pencil, a science journal ready for notes, and a working headset with microphone! We are going to discuss the scientific method and important safety practices to remember when performing investigations. It's also helpful to bring your brain! See you Tuesday!

Welcome to 3rd grade social studies! Next Friday during class we will spend some time getting to know each other. We will work together to set some goals, share our favorite books and work in breakout rooms. Please bring a pencil, notebook (can be a composition book or a spiral), and a working headset with a microphone. Your social studies OLS assignments for the week are unit 1, lessons 1 and 2. We are going to have a great year!

Welcome to 3rd grade Music! This week we will learn how to navigate the music program, Music Studio. I will walk you through how to find everything you need during our content orientation on Thursday morning. :) Check your email for a PDF file from me about Music Studio (it will also be available in the file share in the OLS). There are also directions in the Music Reference Guide book you received in the mail with your materials.

Every week you will check the grade level newsletter to see which Music Studio lessons to complete. Just open U1 L1 in the OLS and click the link to take you to Music Studio!

Music Studio lessons for this week:

• In the Spotlight, Lesson 1 - Step Into the Spotlight
• In the Spotlight, Lesson 2 - I've Been Working on the Railroad
• Extra Credit Assessment

*Note: We're working on adding students into Music Studio, and should have it up and running by Monday!

Video showing how to get into Music Studio and find the lessons and Assessments page:

https://k12inc-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/jbass_k12_com/EY4-uSYFegNLtaz1rcTZSREBUeo-TGm17c0ljqPp9zujaQ?e=niWThx

Video showing how to find just the Assessments page in Music Studio:

https://k12inc-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/jbass_k12_com/EYmNdB6FSztOuCqZsifUT08B9AfPyx9ShL5japwEilZXQw?e=aul3Bx

Welcome to 3rd grade!!! I am very excited to begin our classes. We have a fun year ahead of us full of activities, projects and much, much more. This week you will begin your lessons in the OLS. We will practice using the BBC tools and navigate through the OLS. I would like to see any artwork or creations you may have handy to share on the web cam.

Lessons for this week:

Art: Unit 1 Lesson 1 & 2

Health: Unit 1 Lesson 1 & 2

PE: Unit 1 Lesson 1

We will also start meeting in The Hive. Plan on a fun week! Are you ready? I sure am!!!

Email: bwatt@texasonlineprep.org
Phone: 682.593.1514
Twitter: @TOPSMrsWatt