Things are rocking and rolling

We began this week working on the Monday routines of updating binders, spelling pretests, and reading logs. Please remember that the reading logs for home are for any kind of reading your child does at home whether it be a magazine, a chapter book, or reading a picture book to a younger sibling. Just record the date, title of the book, and the minutes read and at the end of the week have your child add up the total minutes then you'll sign it. Each Monday, when we update binders, that one will be turned in and a new one is put into the binder. The reading log is a part of your child's reading grade.

I've already put some grades in the grade book and those papers will go home in the Friday folder this week. I like them all going home at the same time. If you child gets a paper returned that needs to be finished or redone, it'll be noted at the top of his/her paper. Complete those as soon as possible and return them to me so I can get them in the gradebook.

Today was the best day so far:) As we become more comfortable with the routines and expectations, we usually end up with a few minutes to spare here and there and then we can add in some fun stuff (still learning opportunities of course). When we are waiting in the hallway we work on math vocabulary by playing a "Mystery Number" game. And then we also began a "Guess My Birthday" game today (inspired by Bryan).

It's going to be a great year:)

WELCOME

Hi students and families. Welcome to our classroom blog. In the school's effort to go paperless, this blog takes the place of a classroom newsletter. I load pictures and post events going on in the classroom as needed. Please add this link to your favorites and check it a couple of times a week. Here is our class picture from the first day of school.

SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT

I wanted to share with you what 3rd grade was able to do for Hendricks County Healthy Families. With your help, lots of items were donated. In the meantime, we wrote "Advice from a third grader..." Our students took some time to think about things parents have to do to take care of young children. Guaranteed to put a smile on some parent's faces, the students then gave their advice. Finally, we took what was donated in each 3rd grade class and sorted it all in the science lab. Then we created "home visit bags". Each bag had at least 5 items in it; anything from blankets to outlet covers and diapers to pacifiers. We were able to help 45 familes with newborn children by putting together 45 home visit bags!!
What a great opportunity to help people right here in our county.
Thank you all for your support!

Track and Field Day (AGAIN)

Yes, tomorrow is the day (Monday, June 1). It looks like it'll be a warm one so put on sunscreen before coming to school if needed. Also wear appropriate shoes for physical activities.
Dig up those tie dye shirts and we'll make a day of it:)

TRACK AND FIELD DAY

The new day is May 20th--this Wednesday and Mrs. Littrell still needs some help! If you can help at all please call or email her at rlittrell@brownsubr.k12.in.us. We are looking forward to a sunny, dry day!

Fox 59 Meteorologist Brian Wilkes

Our third graders enjoyed talking to and listening to Mr. Wilkes on Friday. He shared the story about how he became interested in weather forecasting and the kinds of technology used in forecasting. Our group pictures should be on the 10 pm news Monday (May 18th) night.

April Readers

Drum roll please......our class read (at home) a total of 6,828 minutes during the month of April. I am proud to announce the top 3 readers for the month:
Sam Hughes-1,180
Aspen Falcone-752
Noah Mishler-565
Great job everyone!!