Monday, March 16, 2009
Service Learning Update
Today we had some spare time to discuss the bags we'll be putting together for our service learning project. As donations are sent in, we are keeping track of them with a tally chart. A few of you have sent in donations for the project-thank you very much. There is still time to help us out if you can. Please send in onesies, pacifiers, board books, any safety items, receiving blankets, or anything you feel appropriate for a new born baby. The bags we are putting together will contain several of these goodies to get them started.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Music Program
The spring music program went very well! I was able to take a few pictures "back stage" before my batteries died:(What a handsome/beautiful bunch!
Monday, March 2, 2009
Endangered Animal Projects
The endangered animal projects are due this Friday, March 6th. Your child is welcome to bring them in any day this week. Remind them to put their name on it.
Spirit Days
For a little fun, 3rd and 4th grade are having spirit days this week. My hope is that it won't be too distracting during ISTEP week. The schedule is as follows:
Tuesday: "We're off and running" wear exercise clothing
Wednesday: "Hit it out of the park!" wear sports clothing
Thursday: "Bulldogs test better than the rest" wear bulldog clothing (or purple)
Friday: "Hats off to a great week of testing" wear your favorite hat.
ALSO: 4th grade has challenged us (all third graders) to see who will have the most kids show up for movie night, 3rd grade or 4th grade. Some of the teachers will be working that movie night because the proceeds go to the Komen foundation: I will be there! Ticket prices are $4 and each child needs a permission slip. Instructions for the permission slip were in the Brown Barker on Friday. I spoke up and told 4th grade they were goin' down!! I hope I didn't put my foot in my mouth, help!!
Tuesday: "We're off and running" wear exercise clothing
Wednesday: "Hit it out of the park!" wear sports clothing
Thursday: "Bulldogs test better than the rest" wear bulldog clothing (or purple)
Friday: "Hats off to a great week of testing" wear your favorite hat.
ALSO: 4th grade has challenged us (all third graders) to see who will have the most kids show up for movie night, 3rd grade or 4th grade. Some of the teachers will be working that movie night because the proceeds go to the Komen foundation: I will be there! Ticket prices are $4 and each child needs a permission slip. Instructions for the permission slip were in the Brown Barker on Friday. I spoke up and told 4th grade they were goin' down!! I hope I didn't put my foot in my mouth, help!!
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
March is almost here! March 2-6
ISTEP ISTEP ISTEP ISTEP
The second round of ISTEP Testing begins next week. This round of testing covers the applied skills portion of the Spring Test. The applied skills section focuses on written responses. We will be doing some ISTEP practice activities this week. Please try to not schedule any appointments during the day for your child.
We will alter our schedule next week due to ISTEP testing. We will not begin a new story but instead we will be practicing the play from this week. We'd like to have a performance next Friday afternoon at 3:00, we'd love to see you there!
Spelling
We will not have a spelling list or spelling pages next week either.
The second round of ISTEP Testing begins next week. This round of testing covers the applied skills portion of the Spring Test. The applied skills section focuses on written responses. We will be doing some ISTEP practice activities this week. Please try to not schedule any appointments during the day for your child.
We will alter our schedule next week due to ISTEP testing. We will not begin a new story but instead we will be practicing the play from this week. We'd like to have a performance next Friday afternoon at 3:00, we'd love to see you there!
Spelling
We will not have a spelling list or spelling pages next week either.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Endangered Animal Projects
Your child will choose one activity to complete at home for his/her endangered animal project. They will take the "check" sheet home so that you can see what was chosen. Please talk it over and if you/they decide to change their choice that is not a problem.
The endangered animal project is a large portion of their overall science grade this term.
The endangered animal project is a large portion of their overall science grade this term.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
What's Happening February 2-6?
We are still collecting items for the Brown Bonanza through Thursday. You can donate to the third grade "Sports Fans" basket OR individually wrapped goodies for the junk food walk or 2- liter drinks for the ring toss.
Have you ever been to a Brown Bonanza? They are a lot of fun, please come out, bring the whole family and enjoy a great evening.
Math:
We will be multiplying 0-5 facts. We are using many strategies to learn multiplication. One way is by listening to Multiplication rock (you should hear us singing along). We are using flash cards, drawing arrays, and using pictures to help us as well. Timed tests begin this week so ask your child where he or she is at.
Grammar:
Using adjectives to modify nouns.
Writing:
We are working on mini-lessons to stay focused on one topic, keep logical order and using time-order words, and using interesting words to keep our readers reading!
Reading:
Our story this week is Coyote Places the Stars and we will finish up Inferring this week.
Social Studies:
Our class has been conducting some research on a famous African American. We will be putting together an ABC book about them soon.
Spelling:
As you noticed with the spelling pages this week, your child will be practicing their spelling words in cursive. Does this mean they have to write them in cursive for the test? No, they don't but they can if they wish (and as long as I can read it). After spring break, they will be required to write in cursive for different assignments, spelling tests being one of them. You can use SpellingCity.com to practice the spelling words from home. Log on to Moodle and the link can be found there.
Have you ever been to a Brown Bonanza? They are a lot of fun, please come out, bring the whole family and enjoy a great evening.
Math:
We will be multiplying 0-5 facts. We are using many strategies to learn multiplication. One way is by listening to Multiplication rock (you should hear us singing along). We are using flash cards, drawing arrays, and using pictures to help us as well. Timed tests begin this week so ask your child where he or she is at.
Grammar:
Using adjectives to modify nouns.
Writing:
We are working on mini-lessons to stay focused on one topic, keep logical order and using time-order words, and using interesting words to keep our readers reading!
Reading:
Our story this week is Coyote Places the Stars and we will finish up Inferring this week.
Social Studies:
Our class has been conducting some research on a famous African American. We will be putting together an ABC book about them soon.
Spelling:
As you noticed with the spelling pages this week, your child will be practicing their spelling words in cursive. Does this mean they have to write them in cursive for the test? No, they don't but they can if they wish (and as long as I can read it). After spring break, they will be required to write in cursive for different assignments, spelling tests being one of them. You can use SpellingCity.com to practice the spelling words from home. Log on to Moodle and the link can be found there.
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