Our Tellus field trip is coming up soon!  We will be going on February 5th or 6th.  Please remember to return your permission slip and payment as soon as possible.  Thank you!

This week students have been exploring different models of fractions including area models, number lines, and fractions of a set.  Next week, we will begin comparing fractions using visual models. 

The learning targets are:

-Students need to understand that all fractions are the sum of unit fractions.  For example, 3/4 = 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4.

-When comparing fractions, it is important for students to understand that comparisons need to be made from the same size whole.

-When comparing like numerators, students can reason about the size of the unit fraction.  For example, 2/3 > 2/6 because the unit fraction 1/3 is larger than 1/6.  

-When comparing like denominators, students can reason about the number of equal size pieces.  

For an overview of this unit, view the video by following the link.  

https://streamingcobb.cobbk12.org/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=5198feb6-1f2c-440a-9454-973d7820ab7d

Multiplication and Division Fluency Focus: Threes
The strategy we use to multiply by three is to double and add. If we were doing 3×5, we would double 5 to make 10 and add the last group of five for a total of 15.

In science, we are learning about the regions of Georgia: Appalachian Plateau, Blue Ridge Mountains, Ridge and Valley, Piedmont, and the Coastal Plains.  Students will learn about the types of plants and animals that can be found in each region.  Check out this link below to view details about each region.  

https://sites.google.com/view/georgiasgeographicregions/home

Wow! What an outstanding performance last night! The kids did such a great job presenting the Share Bears!

Reminder: No school on Monday. MLK Day

• Slice the Price Dominos – Orders are due 1/23! Cards should be back at BSI the next week. Thank you for supporting this fundraiser!

• Kindness week is 2/10-2/14 – PTA will be providing lunch for teachers on 2/12 with an extended 30 minutes. If you are interested in covering a teacher’s class for the 30 minutes, please follow the link to sign up. Thank you!! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d49aea622aafa7-teacher1
Flyers with more information about Kindness Week will come home in February.

• Also during Kindness Week – we are working on Blessing Bags for the Bus Drivers. PTA is hoping to fill 12 bags for the bus drivers with cleaning supplies ,they must provide on their own otherwise, to help keep their buses clean and sanitized. Please follow this link to see the donation wish list: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d49aea622aafa7-bless
Donations can be dropped off in the front office or in Mrs. Janney’s room.
• Spirit Wear Clearance Sale – OLD spirit wear will be on sale for $1 Tuesday and Wednesday next week. Current spirit wear is reduced to $10 for short sleeve, $15 for long, $20 for hoodies

• Tellus field trip will be taking place on February 6th. Please remember to sign your child’s permission form. Payments can now be made on My Payments Plus as well.

This is a special event for third graders!

January 27-30 at the Big Shanty Gym

Check the schedule below to see what day your child has P.E. class, sign in at the front office, and report to the gym.

Monday Jan. 27th 

Mrs. Robichaux 8:00-8:45

Mrs. Mohammed 8:45-9:30

Tuesday Jan. 28th

Mrs. Cantrell 8:00-8:45

Mrs. Easter 8:45-9:30

Wednesday Jan. 29th 

Ms. Boyd 8:00-8:45

Ms. Peacock 8:45-9:30

Thursday Jan. 30th 

Mrs. Crane 8:00-8:45 

Ms. Selleck 8:45-9:30 

*If a parent is not available, an aunt, uncle, grandparent, or older sibling (over 18) is a great idea too!

Come prepared to play and have some fun in the Big Shanty Gym!

Questions?  Email Mrs. Cobelli Nancy.cobelli@cobbk12.org

Our Share Bears performance will take place this Thursday at 6:00.  Students will go to their classrooms to prepare while you find your seat.  Please have your child wear a solid brown, black, or white shirt.  

Dominos Pizza Fundraiser

Your fundraiser will run from 1/9/2020 – 1/23/2020. Let’s get started!

• You’re taking orders for the Slice the Price Card.
• It is good for buy a large pizza, get a large pizza FREE!
• The card sells for $10.00.
• If the card is used just one time, your customers save more than the cost of the card!
• The card can be used as many times as your customers would like until Thursday, December 31, 2020.
• The Slice the Price Card is valid for delivery or carryout!
• The best part is that it can be used for multiple purchases.
Examples:
1. Buy 2 large pizzas, get 2 large pizzas for FREE!
2. Buy 11 large pizzas, get 11 large pizzas for FREE!
3. Buy X large pizzas, get X large pizzas for FREE!!!!!

Students have been exploring fractions as we jump into our new unit.  They will have numerous experiences with a variety of fractions and ways they can be represented.  In third grade, our focus is on fractions with denominators of 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8.  

Our fluency focus for the week is multiplying and dividing by nines.  The strategy we use is to multiply the other factor by 10 and subtract one group.  So 9 sevens is equal to 10 sevens – 1 seven or (10×7) – (1×7) = 70-7=63.  That could be shown in a model by representing 10 units of the other factor and crossing one out to show nine remaining.