Welcome!

Word Cloud by Bryony Taylor

Throughout the school year, families and friends can see what we're discovering by clicking the content tabs at the top of the homepage. Each tab includes links to interactive, online practice to extend learning from any device with an internet connection.  

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Brace yourself for a memorable year!

Writer's Workshop

Prewrite, draft, revise, edit, then publish! The five steps of the writing process are first applied to personal narratives and imaginary stories. Readwritethink provides hundreds of interactive resources, from comic creators and story maps, to activities that boost vocabulary. Click the photo above, or right here to explore.

Reader's Workshop

The Curious Garden, by Peter Brown

During the first few weeks of Reader's Workshop, we assess reading levels and establish norms. For links to free online read alouds, click here.

Math, Week 1

From tenths to ten thousands, the year begins with place value.  Click here to practice with words and numbers from any computer with an internet connection.

Science & Social Studies, Week 1

Si Se Puede! Yes, We Can! Janitor Strike in L.A., by Diana Cohn

Beliefs, ideals, culture, conflict and change kickstart the social studies enduring understandings via literature.  Click the book cover above, or right here to read Indykids, an online newspaper recognized by the American Library Association as a "Great American Web Site For kids."

Week 1 Wrap-Up

Welcome 3rd graders!  After a week and a half, we're slowly settling into a daily routine. Henry and Michael smile for the camera, while writing the homework assignment in their agendas.

After waking up our bodies and minds through movement and deep breathing, the day begins with a handshake and greeting during morning meeting.

Lena wows us with guitar chords on her share day.  The class roots her on while attempting a difficult b minor.

Asiyah finds a comfortable spot to read. The goal is to read comfortably in one spot for 20 minutes, so each day we build stamina minute by minute.

Sasha and Emma share the colorful rug, and Penny finds a good nook.

Jaden and Seonni prefer cool tiles in the back of the room.