April 2026
Math
Students will be continuing our fractions unit. Students will explore equal parts of a whole and equal parts of a group. In addition, students will be able to locate fractions on a number line and find equivalent fractions. Students will also compare and order fractions. Please continue to practice multiplication tables at home.
Social Studies
In April, students will begin our unit in Passport to Social Studies unit on the country of Nigeria. Students will finish the lessons and be assessed.
Science
Students will begin the next Amplify Science unit Weather and Climate. In their role as meteorologists, students will study temperature and weather patterns for three islands. Their goal will be to tell a wildlife protection organization which island would be best to house a preserve for orangutans.
Reading
Module 7, Imagine It, Make It, focuses on specific comprehension skills such as determining the main idea and key details, explaining how text features support understanding, and making inferences using evidence. Students also practice summarizing texts, comparing ideas across informational sources, and using context clues to determine the meaning of domain-specific vocabulary, all while responding to reading through written explanations.
Writing
In Module 7, Imagine It, Make It, Unit 3, students focus on informative writing. They learn to clearly introduce a topic, organize ideas with supporting details, and use facts and examples from texts. Emphasis is placed on using precise language, linking words, and writing clear conclusions while strengthening revision and editing skills.
Upcoming Events
- April 2, 2026 – April 13, 2026: Spring Break- no school
- April 20, 2026 and April 21, 2026: NYS 3rd Grade ELA Assessment