Mrs. Siders
March 16th-20th, 2026
Important Dates:
March 20th - End of 9 Weeks
March 27th - Report Cards Go Home
April 1st - Picture Day
April 2nd - early dismissal
April 3rd -6th -Easter Break
Genre: Biography
tells a true story of a real person's life
written by another person
text features: keywords, photographs, captions
Essential Question:
Why are goals important?
Vocabulary Strategy: Greek and Latin Roots
Knowing the meanings of common Greek and Latin roots can help you figure out the meanings of unfamiliar words that contain them
Examples: astro= "star", naut = "ship" and then luna= "moon"
Vocabulary Words:
We will have a vocabulary test over the attached words on Thursday, March 26th. Please study at home. We practice them often in the classroom, but it helps greatly if they can read the words and definitions as well.
communicated - passed along feelings, thoughts, or information
essential - very important or necessary
goal - something a person wants and tries to get or become
motivated - has a reason for doing something
professional - job requiring special education or training
research - careful study to find and earn facts
serious - important
specialist - knows a great deal about something
Spelling Words:
There will be a spelling test over the attached words on Friday, March 20th. The words are listed on the back of the newsletter.
disagreed
dislike
disappear
prepaid
preschool
precook
previous
rebuild
return
resell
reprint
unwrap
unlucky
untied
unbeaten
Comprehension Skill: Problem and Solution
Some informational texts describe a problem, tell the steps taken to solve the problem, and give the solution.
Signal words: problem, solution, solve, as a result
Homework
Homework will be sent home on Mon, March 16th. Please be sure that your child read it once each night and bring it back each day. They receive a grade for this, and it helps them to stay on track with their reading.
How to contact Mrs. Siders
Phone- (740) 774-2003
Email- carrie.siders@sepanthers.org
REMIND app - (Mrs. Siders-3rd grade)
