November 26-30

Math
This week we are starting our Fractions Unit. Students will be able to identify fractions in a whole, set, and on a number line. 

Reading
Students will be exploring expository texts this week! This will go along with our writing an expository composition. Students will learn what types of text features are found in nonfiction books.

Writing

Students will be writing their first expository composition on the three things that they are thankful for.

Social Studies

This week, students will begin our unit on Cultures and Celebrations. As a class, we will be choosing a country to research for the remainder of the unit.

Science

We will be starting our next unit on Earth's rapid changes. We will discuss Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Landslides.

Reminders: 

• Poetry Reading will take place this Friday, November 30th, at 8:15. Please let me know if you plan on attending
• Homework coming home in Tuesday folder this week that goes with our Cultures and Celebrations unit. Due Dec.4

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October 15- 19

Math
This week in math we are beginning our unit on Multiplication! Students will learn strategies that can help them multiply numbers. We will be practicing repeated addition, equal groups, arrays, and multiplying on a number line. 

Reading
This week, students will work to compare and contrast characters and topics through reading a variety of texts. 

Writing

Students will be revising their personal narratives this week. They will be adding dialogue and transition words throughout their story.

Social Studies

Students will assess on Branches of Government on Tuesday and then we will start our next unit on Heroes and their impacts on communities. 

Science

We are continuing on with our unit on Forms of Energy this week. Students will be have the opportunity for some  hands on activities as we learn about Mechanical Energy and Thermal Energy. 

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September 24-28

Math
We are finishing up our unit on Place Value and Addition & Subtraction this week. A review will come home on Tuesday to be completed and signed by a parent, and returned first thing Wednesday morning. We will assess on Wednesday during math over these skills. On Thursday we will start our new unit on Data Analysis and have some fun with frequency tables.

Reading
We will be reading a story in our Journey's textbooks called Max's Words. We will discuss and practice sequencing events this week. Students' vocabulary words will come from this fun story. 

Writing
Since including details is such an important part when writing personal narratives, we will spend a few more days on Show, Don't Tell. We have really enjoyed practicing this skill in class! We'll end the week by thinking about how we want to "hook" our reader into our story with a great introduction to our personal narratives.

Social Studies

This week in social studies we will be discussing the 3 branches of government.

Science

We will be doing many hands on activities to better understand mixtures and solutions. Students will be assessed with the unit district assessment on Friday. 

Important Info & Reminders

• Bring in box tops!
• 40th Anniversary Celebration on September 29 from 4-7 PM
• Bike Rode on October 6th from 10am-12pm
• No school for students on October 8-9
• Parent-Teacher Conferences on October 9th (Sign-Up Genius coming out soon) 

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September 17-21

Math
This week in math we will be working on subtraction strategies! Students will be exposed to strategies such as drawing out models, using a number line, decomposing numbers, and solving using the basic algorithm. Students will also be taught how to subtract across zeroes, as well as strip diagrams this week. A review will go home over the weekend, and we will test Tuesday of next week on Place Value and Addition & Subtraction. 

Reading
We will be reading a story in our Journey's textbooks called Destiny's Gift. We will discuss Character Traits this week. Students' vocabulary words will come from this story. A list of the vocabulary words are under my student websites tab above.

Writing

This week, students will be planning out their personal narratives. All students will have a library checkout this Friday. 

Social Studies

This week in Social Studies, students will be researching an important person on Pebble Go with a partner. They will jot down notes notes on what made this person a great citizen and how they contributed to their community. Students will use google slides to present at the end of the week. 

Science

In Science this week, we will be discussing and experimenting with how matter can go through different changes when heat is added or removed.



Reminders

• Bring in your box tops! 
• Vocabulary HW is due on Friday
• Vocabulary Test on Friday (Know spelling of the words, their definitions, and be able to write each word in a sentence.) 
• Caraway Academy starts this Friday. Please make sure your child is at school on time.
• Creative Reading Spot Contest- Send photos by Oct. 1 to carawaylibrarycontest@gmail.com
• Save the Date:
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September 10-14

Math
This week in math we will be working on addition strategies! Students will be exposed to strategies such as drawing out models, using a number line, decomposing numbers, and solving using the basic algorithm. 

Reading
We will be reading a story in our Journey's textbooks called A Fine, Fine School. We will discuss story elements elements this week. Students' vocabulary words will come from this exciting story. 

Writing

Students will begin writing their personal narratives this week. We will discuss the importance of choosing a seed story rather than a watermelon story.

Social Studies

This week in Social Studies we will be talking all about the rights and responsibilities we have at home, school, and in our state and nation.

Science

We will discuss how heat affects matter and be assessing over this unit at the end of the week.



Reminders

• Bring in your box tops! 
• Vocabulary HW is due on Friday
• Vocabulary Test on Friday (Know spelling of the words, their definitions, and be able to write each word in a sentence.) 
• Caraway Cares- Please donate items if you can! You can click here for Mrs. Bailey's Parent Newsletter where you can see a list of items that are needed.
• Creative Reading Spot Contest- Send photos by Oct. 1 to carawaylibrarycontest@gmail.com

Rounding Game

Heart Maps

Kinder Buddies!

Morning Meeting (led by our morning meeting leader, Evelyn)

Sharing Writing

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September 4-7

Math
We will continue on with our unit on Place Value this week. Students will practice rounding to the nearest ten and hundred, as well as reviewing and practicing the strategies to solve a 3-digit number addition problem. For rounding, we have watched the Rounding Rap many times. This is a great way for students to learn the steps on how to round a number. You can also find this video under my Student Websites page.

Reading
This week in reading, students will work on responding to their reading in a variety of ways using their Reading Response Menu.

Writing

Students will begin writing their personal narratives this week. We will discuss the importance of choosing a seed story rather than a watermelon story.

Science
In the past couple of weeks, we've talked about ways that we can classify matter. This week, students will be learning how the matter in each state moves. 

Reminders

• Picture Day- Friday, September 7th
• Caraway Principal's Coffee 2018 Bond Presentation- Monday, Sept 10: 8-9am
• Bring in your box tops! 

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August 27-31

Math
We will continue on with our unit on Place Value this week. Students will be able to understand and identify numbers on a number line as well as rounding numbers to the nearest 10 and 100.

Reading

This week, students will know exactly how to choose a "good fit book." They will also be making connections and reflecting on reading they are doing in class.

Writing

Students will learn all about nouns this week. They will know how to identify nouns, distinguish between singular and plural, and understand the usage of proper nouns. 

Social Studies

Students will understand the what it takes to be a good citizen this week.

Science
We are learning all the ways we can classify matter and will be exploring with some hands-on activities as we classify items by magnetism, temperature, sink/float, mass, and texture

Reminders

• August 30th: PTA Meeting- 7 PM, Parent Orientation (Grades 3-5) - 7:30 PM

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August 20-24

Math

This week in math, students will describe the mathematical relationships found in the base-10 place value system through the hundred thousands place. Students will create and practice writing numbers in standard, word, and expanded form. We will also be locating numbers on a number line this week. 

Reading

Students will learn all about what it means to have a growth mindset vs. a fixed mindset during our reading time. We will discuss the term perseverance, and students will create important goals that they have for themselves. They will end the week with reading and completing some growth mindset reading passages. 

Writing

We will be reading A Tiger Tail earlier this week. This story is about a little girl, Anya, who wakes up with a tail and has a crazy first day of school. Students will brainstorm and come up with something crazy that could have happened to them on the first day of school. They will write a short story describing the events of their wild first day! We will end the week with discussing and practicing the importance of reinstating the question when answering a question. 

Social Studies

Students will understand the value of community. Our focus is on how the students can use their individual skills, whatever they may be, to better our classroom community.

Science

Science journals are being set up this week. We will be going over journal expectations, science safety, and by the end of the week I will be introducing our first unit on Classifying Matter.

Reminders

• Me Museum is due on Friday, August 24th
• Bring back signed science safety sheet with parent signature by Friday
• We have a really late lunch this year. Please make sure to send your child with a snack that is filing.

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August 16-17

These first two days of school are all about getting to know one another, going over classroom rules and procedures, and finding out what third grade is all about! Students will create our class Social Contract this week, as well as participate in some team building exercises. They will begin setting up their science notebooks and learning about science safety. 

I have so been looking forward to teaching again, and I can't wait to be a part of your child's 3rd grade journey! 

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All About Mrs. Masterson

My name is Megan Masterson, and I love being a Caraway Owl! I was born and raised in Katy, Texas, but after one visit to Austin I just knew I wanted to call it my forever home. I attended college at Texas State University and graduated with a degree in Elementary Education. My husband, Will, and I just celebrated our 3 year anniversary and have a beautiful baby girl named Claire. We also have a 12 year old Australian Shepherd who is just as spoiled as the baby!

I started my career at Caraway as a student teacher in Ms. Wilder's second grade class. The moment I walked into the school I just knew that this was the place I wanted to teach when I had a classroom of my own one day. I loved the friendly faculty, supportive parents, and hardworking students. I felt in my heart that Caraway was a special place filled with warmth and a lot of love! Fortunately, I was hired on as a fourth grade teacher the following school year. This will be my seventh year teaching at Caraway and my third year as a third grade teacher. Last school year, I decided to take a break and stay home with our new baby, but I am so excited to be back doing what I love. Working and creating bonds with children and helping them in reaching their highest potential is my passion! 

While I'm not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family, going to the movies, traveling, and cuddling up with a good book. 

I am so excited about this school year and am looking forward to working with and getting to know each and every one of you! 

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