3rd Grade Newsletter – January 16th, 2026
3RD GRADE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Math:
(Continuing) Arithmetic Patterns
In this unit, students solve problems from the real world to identify arithmetic patterns within a number chart, addition table, or multiplication table. Students will be able to explain arithmetic patterns using their knowledge about the properties of operations.
ELA:
Essential Question: How do stories help us understand immigrants’ experiences?
Focusing Question: What challenges do immigrants face in a new country?
Students will begin a study of literature focusing on the experience of immigrants as they explore the essential question. The module begins building student independence by asking students to consider the value of noticing and wondering before beginning an in-depth study of Grandfather’s Journey, Allen Say’s picture book about the experiences of a Japanese man torn between his love for Japan and his love for the United States.
Note: The 3rd/4th grade running club is currently full. If anyone has questions, please reach out to Zac Smith via email at Zac.Smith@mnps.org.