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**Welcome to 3rd Grade! **   **Mrs. Adams 240-236-1740 //karen.adams@fcps.org// ** **Mrs. Rippeon 240-236-1743 //charlene.rippeon@fcps.org//   ** **<span class="body_red_large">//In Language Arts this year we are working to improve//: ** **<span class="body_black_medium">*<span class="body_black_small">Comprehension ** **<span class="body_black_small">* Vocabulary & Phonics ** **<span class="body_black_small">* Fluency ** **<span class="body_black_small">* Writing for a variety of purposes ** <span class="body_green_medium">**<span class="body_red_medium">Families can support their children's reading and writing by encouraging them to read daily, discuss books as a family, and practice writing for authentic purposes such as //making lists, keeping a journal, writing a note or letter, etc.// ** <span class="body_green_medium"><span class="body_red_medium"> <span class="body_red_medium">**<span class="body_blue_large">//In Math this year we are working to:// ** <span class="body_black_medium">*** <span class="body_black_small">Problem solve ** <span class="body_black_medium">**<span class="body_black_small">* Communicate mathematical thinking ** <span class="body_black_medium">**<span class="body_black_small">* Improve math facts with speed & accuracy ** <span class="body_blue_medium">**Please encourage daily practice of math facts and involve your child with real-life math experiences like //counting money, telling time, measuring ingredients, etc.//**