Creeds Indians: Third Grade Blog

Zimbabwe

2012-01-13T10:10:00.008-05:00

What are your thoughts about our project? Let's use this blog to have a conversation about our progress towards helping the Monde School!

Celebrating Our Veterans

2011-11-16T00:15:00.004-05:00

Veterans Day was celebrated on November 11. This year, we decided to honor our veterans by telling their stories. We wanted to know what it was like to have served our country. We were curious about training, daily schedules, and friends. We wondered about war. Read the following posts to hear more about our interviews with our Veteran friends.

Sebastian with Terry Tillery, US Marines

Skylar's grandfather, US Navy

Pumpkin Bells Are Ringing!

2011-10-30T18:49:00.004-04:00

October 31, 2011

Happy Halloween!

Enjoy this song about Halloween. For more songs about Halloween, visit the website

http://halloween.spike-jamie.com/songs.html

Pumpkin Bells
(to the tune of Jingle Bells)

Dashing through the streets in our costumes bright and gay

To each house we go laughing all the way

Halloween is here, making spirits bright

What fun it is to trick-or-treat

And sing pumpkin carols tonight!

Oh Pumpkin bells, Pumpkin bells

Ringing loud and clear

Oh what fun great pumpkin brings

When Halloween is here.

What are you hoping for in your Halloween basket? What is your favorite candy and why do you like it? What candy do you not like?

Our New Friends!

2011-09-27T21:12:00.002-04:00

Check This Out! Our beautiful butterflies have finally hatched from their chrysalis and are now making their way to their new homes. Thank you for all of your interest and care to our insect friends.

Book Selections

2011-09-18T19:59:00.002-04:00

Reading Response Question for the Week of September 19-23
Last week we ranked a book we read in class. This week, tell about one of your favorite books and why it's one you love to read. Be specific with your details about the book, and think about what other students might like to read that book, too!

Who Are You As A Reader?

2011-09-11T17:59:00.004-04:00

Reading Response Question for the Week of September 12-16
As we begin our year together, I'd like to get to know you as a reader. Think about these questions and answer them in a post:

Where do you enjoy reading at home?

What is your all-time favorite book?

What books are you interested in reading next?

Think about your ending to this phrase.... "Reading is _______."

Welcome to Third Grade!

2011-08-24T09:11:00.002-04:00

Your teachers are eagerly awaiting your arrival in just a few more days! We are excited about meeting you and your families at the Open House on Thursday, September 1 at 6:00. Don't forget to bring your school supplies with you!
How are you feeling about being a third grader? Do you have any questions about the upcoming year?

Capturing What Was Best About Third Grade

2011-06-06T05:56:00.001-04:00

Response Question for the Week of June 6-10, 2011
It’s here! I can’t believe it, but our time together in third grade is coming to an end. We have only a few short days left, and you will soon be enjoying summer and getting ready to be fourth-graders. What are your best memories from this year? Use this blog to capture what was “best about third grade!”

Marvelous Medicine Anyone?

2011-05-24T06:36:00.001-04:00

Reading Response Question for the Week of May 31-June 3
We have been enjoying George’s Marvelous Medicine by Roald Dahl in class. Think about the reading strategies you have been using while we have been reading. Are you visualizing? Have you been making inferences about the characters? Are you asking questions? Is there anything we’ve read that is confusing and you need to have clarified? Are you making connections with this book? Select ONE of the reading strategies and talk about how you have used it while we have been reading.

Repaying a Wrong

2011-05-01T20:51:00.000-04:00

Reading Response for the Week of May 2-May 6
We read the fable, Ananse’s Feast, in class last week. In the fable, Ananse tricks the turtle, Akye, and won’t let him have any of his food. Then Akye decides to repay Ananse for his trickery. He invites him to a meal and ends up not sharing his food at all.
Is Akye justified in repaying the trickery? Do you think Ananse deserved to be treated like that? Do you think in real life this would work? What experiences have you had with repaying a wrong with another wrong?

Dreaming Big

2011-04-24T17:30:00.000-04:00

Reading Response Question for the Week of April 25-April 29
We have read many texts in class, both fictional and biographical, which explore the idea of following a dream. Sometimes in the texts, the characters had to overcome incredible odds in order to achieve something they dreamed. What lesson have you learned from one of these texts, and how will it help you to follow your dreams?

Homophones: Same Sound, Different Meaning, Different Spelling

2011-04-23T15:20:00.001-04:00

http://www.missmaggie.org/scholastic/supermatch_eng_launcher.html

http://www.childu.com/sample_act/34lang_talents.html

http://pbskids.org/lions/videos/?pid=jlxn0UPSPVhu8rltZelQOprWACkv_V5W

http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/spelling/recognising/homophones/quiz.shtml

http://www.all-about-homophones.com/homophone-machine.php?act=check&#machine-loc

http://www.apples4theteacher.com/quiz/homophones.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/spelling/recognising/homophones/game.shtml

http://www.ezschool.com/Games/Homophones.html

http://www.softschools.com/manage/themes/knowledgetest2

http://www.smarttutor.com/home/lessons/Vocabulary_Homophones_L2_V1_T4a.swf

Try Some Funny Reading- Comic Strips!

2011-03-27T19:48:00.000-04:00

Reading Response for the Week of March 28-April 1 This week, we enjoyed going to Kellam High School to watch a musical entitled, “Annie” which was based on a comic strip written by Harold Gray. The comic strip was called “Little Orphan Annie” and it ran in newspapers for many years. It wasn’t until many years later that the musical, “Annie,” was written and performed. Comic strips are a fun way to enjoy reading. What are some of your favorites, and why do you like them?

How about Checking the Encyclopedia?

2011-03-20T19:03:00.000-04:00

Reading Response Question for the Week of March 21-25
We have been discussing research in class and how different sources of information can be helpful when we want to find the answers to our questions. This week, think about a subject that interests you. What question did you have that could be answered with the encyclopedia? Use the online encyclopedia and find out the answer!

Explorers Test

2011-03-17T09:12:00.004-04:00

Explorer Unit
Test: March 21, 2011 (Monday)
Objectives:
3.3
The student will study the exploration of the Americas by

a)
describing the accomplishments of Christopher Columbus, Juan Ponce de Léon, Jacques Cartier, and Christopher Newport;

b)
identifying reasons for exploring, the information gained, the results of the travels, and the impact of these travels on American Indians.
3.5
The student will develop map skills by

b)
using the equator and prime meridian to identify the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Hemispheres;

c)
locating the countries of Spain, England, and France;

d)
locating the regions in the Americas explored by Christopher Columbus (San Salvador in the Bahamas), Juan Ponce de León (near St. Augustine, Florida), Jacques Cartier (near Québec, Canada), and Christopher Newport (Jamestown, Virginia)

How can I help my child study?

· Review flashcards that are going home on March 11.
· Review chart and information sheet that are accompanying the flashcards (on red paper).
· Read and discuss pages 16-21 in the Social Studies book.
· Discuss classwork that has been completed in class. It should be in the content section of your child’s binder.

For each explorer, your child should be able to answer the following questions:
1. What country sponsored the explorer?
2. Where did the explorer land?
3. What was the explorer’s motivation? What were they looking for?
4. What was the explorer successful in achieving?

(Look at the chart I am sending home. It has all this information organized and written out. Your child does not have to memorize the dates that the explorers sailed.)

I Need Some Info!

2011-03-15T06:57:00.001-04:00

Reading Response Question for the Week of March 14-18
We have been looking at different types of information resources like dictionaries, thesauri, atlases, encyclopedias, and almanacs. Each of these resources is specific in the information it contains. Think of a subject you are interested in learning about. What are two questions you could ask about that subject? What resources would be best to use to find that information?

What Makes A Person Brave?

2011-03-06T16:11:00.000-05:00

Reading Response Question for the Week of March 7- 11
We have read several stories in class lately (Brave Irene, Brave Harriet, and Flight) in which the main characters were described as brave. What does it mean to be brave? What have you or (someone you know) ever done that you would consider brave? Explain what it was and why you think it showed bravery.

Science Test- Practice Links

2011-02-28T20:22:00.003-05:00

Your Science Test is on Wednesday. Here are some FUN practice links to help you get ready.

http://www.quia.com/cc/338580.html

http://www.quia.com/rr/37675.html

http://www.quia.com/fc/338580.html

http://www.quia.com/mc/338580.html

Who Would You Like To Learn About?

2011-02-27T20:27:00.000-05:00

Reading Response Question for Week of February 28- March 4
Over the next week or two, we will be taking a look at some nonfictional books about famous people who did some amazing things in the past. If you could select a book to read about a famous person FROM THE PAST, who would you want to read about and why? What questions would you like to have answered?

Moon Watching

2011-02-20T21:53:00.002-05:00

Dear Family,

Your child is studying a Science unit called Earth, Moon, and Sun. Each evening for the next month, he or she will be observing the moon each evening at approximately the same location. Have your child record the moon’s shape on the Moon Observations sheet. Shade in the circle so the white area looks like the moon’s appearance.

After a week of observations, ask your child to predict where the moon will be and what shape it will have before you go outside to look. Please compare the predictions with what you actually see.

There will be some evenings when you will not be able to see the moon. Discuss the reason it cannot be seen. If you are able to consult the internet, an almanac, a calendar, or a newspaper to find the moon phase for that day, please do so and record it on the Moon Observations sheet.

There is a great lunar calendar application at this website: http://www.fossweb.com/modules3-6/SunMoonandStars/index.html

The completed Moon Observations sheet is due on March 21, 2011.

Have fun!

We LOVE Books!

2011-02-14T14:45:00.000-05:00

Reading Response Question for Week of February 14- 18
WE LOVE BOOKS! Everybody has a favorite book or two. What’s yours? Tell us why you love the books you do. Perhaps you can persuade a friend to read one of your favorites!

TV and Movie Summaries

2011-02-06T22:13:00.001-05:00

Reading Response Question for Week of February 7-11
We have been talking about summarizing in class. Summarizing involves thinking about the the most important events in a story that lead to the problem getting solved. Summary writing is short and to the point!
Think of a favorite movie or TV show you have watched recently. Think about the characters, setting, and problem. How was the problem solved? In four sentences or less, tell us about your show or movie.

Ancient Mali Test- February 18, 2011

2011-02-06T13:21:00.009-05:00

Welcome to Ancient Mali!

SOL Objectives:

3.2 - The student will study the early West African empire of Mali by describing its oral tradition (storytelling), government (kings), and economic development (trade).

3.4- The student will develop map skills by
a) West Africa
b) describing the physical and human characteristics of West Africa;
c) explaining how the people of West Africa adapted to and/or changed their environment to meet their needs.

3.7 The student will explain how producers in the ancient West African empire of Mali used natural resources, human resources, and capital resources in the production of goods and services.

Can you answer these questions?

1. Why was the empire of Mali so wealthy?
2. What do we know about the empire of Mali?
3. Why were storytellers so important in the empire of Mali?
4. Where was the empire of Mali located on maps?
5. What were the physical and human characteristics of West Africa?
6. How did the people of Mali adapt to and change their environment to meet their needs?
7. Did economic specialization and interdependence exist in the empire of Mali?

Essential Knowledge

Africa was home to several great empires. One of the most prosperous was the empire of Mali. Mali is located in the western region of Africa.
Many storytellers in Mali passed on traditions and stories from one generation to the next.
The kings of Mali were rich and powerful men who controlled trade in West Africa. Mali became one of the largest and wealthiest empires in the region and was an important trade center.
Mali lay across the trade routes between the sources of salt in the Sahara Desert and the gold region/mines of West Africa. For the people of the desert, salt was a natural resource. People used salt for their health and for preserving foods. Miners found gold in West Africa. Therefore, salt was traded for gold.
Timbuktu was an important city in Mali. It had a famous university with a large library containing Greek and Roman books.
The physical charateristics of Mali include: it is located in West Africa, it is near rivers (Niger River), with desert like conditions, and features gold mines.
Three important human resources in Mali were farmers, miners, and traders.
Salt was an important natural resource for the people in the desert. It was traded for gold.

Fun Review Websites:

http://www.quia.com/quiz/269843.html
http://www.quia.com/rr/36347.html
http://www.quia.com/ba/72747.html
http://www.quia.com/rr/118615.html
http://www.quia.com/sh/79459.html
http://www.quia.com/rr/152747.html

What else can you do to study:

Flashcards (will go home February 8)
Study class notes
Read Social Studies textbook pages 12-15.

Rome-Test February 4, 2011

2011-01-31T22:40:00.002-05:00

Ancient Rome
Test: February 4, 2011

Please be reviewing flashcards, study guide, and class notes.

Textbook pages to read for reinforcement:
Pages 8-9 “Ancient Rome”
Pages 10-11 “Great Ideas From Long Ago”
Pages 22-27
Pages 34-35

Websites to visit for practice:

http://www.quia.com/pop/37026.html?AP_rand=124024936&reason=0
http://chalk.richmond.edu/education/projects/webunits/greecerome/index.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/romans/city_of_rome/
http://www.iq.poquoson.org/3socst/ancientrome/3ancientrome02tlm.htm

Thanks for everything you do!
The Third Grade Team

It's Time to Reflect

2011-01-23T17:05:00.001-05:00

Reading Response Question for January 24-January 28
Now that we are about halfway through third grade, it’s time to reflect on what we have learned as readers. We have talked about all kinds of strategies like predicting, questioning, making connections, inferencing (using the author’s clues), rereading to clarify, and thinking about genre. What are some things you have learned this year that have helped you become a better reader? What are some goals that you still have as a reader?

Force and Motion: Simple Machines

2011-01-13T16:26:00.009-05:00

Test Date: January 24, 2010

Force, Motion, and Energy
3.2 The student will investigate and understand simple machines and their uses. Key concepts include
a) types of simple machines (lever, screw, pulley, wheel and axle, inclined plane, and wedge);
b) how simple machines function;
c) compound machines (scissors, wheelbarrow, and bicycle); and
d) examples of simple and compound machines found in the school, home, and work environment.

What can you do to study?

- Review investigations from binders.

-Discuss investigations. Photos of each simple machine investigation are posted here on the blog sidebar.

- Check out the following websites:

www.msichicago.org/fileadmin/Activities/Games/simple_machines/

http://www.edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/

http://www.mos.org/sln/Leonardo/InventorsToolbox.html

http://atlantis.coe.uh.edu/archive/science/science_lessons/scienceles1/finalhome.htm

http://www.mikids.com/Smachines.htm

http://sln.fi.edu/qa97/spotlight3/spotlight3.html

- Review flashcards

Questions, Anyone?

2011-01-09T17:05:00.000-05:00

Reading Response Question for the Week of January 10-14
We have been discussing “I wonder” questions while we read. Asking questions before, during, and after reading is a strategy that helps us keep our attention focused on the important details we are reading. We are able to think about what needs to be clarified and what might be important for us to know. When we have a question, we read more carefully in order to find the answers we need.
Using a book you are reading at home, jot down a question you had about the text. What made you ask that question?

Sideways Stories from Creeds School

2011-01-01T09:10:00.001-05:00

Reading Response Question for Week of January 3-7

In class we are reading a fantasy fiction book called Sideways Stories from Wayside School which is a collection of stories about a wacky school and the weird things that happen there. The students and teachers have all sorts of strange adventures! Imagine if Creeds School were like that! Think of something weird and wacky that could happen here (it could be fantasy). What would it be?

Family Reading Traditions

2010-12-13T05:41:00.000-05:00

Reading Response Question for the Week of December 13- 17

This time of year is full of traditions for many families. Some of these traditions may even include reading! Some families might read a favorite story; some families may pull out favorite recipes to make; some families may spend many hours looking at instruction manuals for all of the new toys! There are tons of activities which involve reading! What kind of reading traditions does your family have? Ask your family for help and then let us in on your family reading traditions!

Would You Like to Join Us?

2010-12-10T14:31:00.000-05:00

If you are interested in joining us for our upcoming field trip to Hunt Club to see the Winter Wonderland, please let us know as soon as possible. The cost is $9.00 per person which includes admittance and lunch (pizza). We are asking that parents meet us at Hunt Club to be ready for our tour which begins at 10:00 AM. We will eat lunch afterwards at the farm. At the conclusion of our trip, we will return to school on the bus. Or if you prefer, you may sign your child out and begin your winter holiday break a few hours earlier.

2010-12-06T14:30:00.002-05:00

Timeline Projects went home today! Look for a baggie with index cards and a gold instruction sheet. The project is due January 5th. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email Miss Schaech @ anne.schaech@vbschools.com.

Have fun and be creative!

You Try It!

2010-12-06T05:59:00.000-05:00

Reading Response Question for the Week of December 6-December 10
We have been talking about how authors often leave clues for us in stories that let us know how the character is feeling or what type of person he/she is. When you write, it’s important to leave clues for your readers as well. Rather than just saying that a character is sad, show your reader by the things your character says, does, or thinks. When your clues are good, it’s easy for us to guess how your character is feeling.
Try it! Think of a character who is feeling a certain way (you may use the paper I gave you that is in your binder for some ideas). Then write a few sentences that “show” us. We’ll see if we can guess! Read my sample to see an example of how to do this!

Can You Tell What I'm Feeling?

2010-11-24T14:48:00.001-05:00

Reading Response Question for November 29-December 3

Very often, the words a character says in a story can give us clues about how a character feels. Find a place in a fictional book that you are reading in which the main character speaks and gives you a clue about how the character is feeling. Be sure to tell us what the character says and what you think the character is feeling.

Economics Test- December 1st, 2010

2010-11-22T19:03:00.003-05:00

Ecomonics Test Study Guide
Test Date:December 1st (Wednesday)

The test will be made up of the following parts:

Application- Students will have to apply their knowledge to solve 2 economic problems. (Look for the "Decision Tree" to come home in 11/23's Tuesday Folder. This will be the model used on the test.)
Multiple Choice/ Short Answer- There are approximately 20 questions on this part. Students will be asked to answer questions which will test their knowledge of the content. Much of the flashcard vocabulary will fall into this section.
Narrative Items: There are 2 of these items. On these items, students are presented with economic scenarios and situations. They are to use their knowledge to respond in a written explanation.

Other than the flashcards, what can you do to help prepare your child for the test?
Your child should have their Social Studies textbook at home. Unit 3 focuses on economics. Read the chapters with your child for reinforcement of classroom lessons.
Ask your child what they studied in Miss Schaech's class that day. Did they add any new words to the word wall? Did they watch a new Econ and Me segment on the big screen? Did they add anything to their binder that they want to share?
Go over all economics papers that come home in the next 2 Tuesday folders.
Look at the picture of the word wall (updated as we learn--this picture was taken on Monday 11/22). Can your child define or give examples of all the words?

Some great study links for economics:

http://www.iq.poquoson.org/3socst/economics/3economics03tlm1.htm

http://www.iq.poquoson.org/3socst/economics/3economics03tlm2.htm

http://www.iq.poquoson.org/3socst/economics/3economics03tlm3.htm

http://www.iq.poquoson.org/2socst/economics/2economics09tlm.htm

Have fun and happy Thanksgiving!

I'm Changed!

2010-11-12T12:42:00.000-05:00

Reading Response for the Week of November 15-19
Very often, when we read, the characters in our books undergo changes. Sometimes the very thing they wanted in the beginning of the story becomes less important as the character learns a lesson and changes within the story.

What are you reading? How is the character in your book different by the ending of the book? What made your character change?

Water Cycle Test- November 10, 2010

2010-11-02T18:48:00.002-04:00

The water cycle test is planned for next Wednesday! Here is a picture of the word wall. Can you explain the water cycle (using the words on the word wall) to someone? If you can, you are ready! Could you draw and label the parts of the water cycle? If you can, you are ready!

A study guide is going home tomorrow in your Tuesday folder. Please take a few moments each night to review it with your family. The Water Cycle book we have been reading is going to be sent home on Friday. Reread a little bit each night.

If you have any questions, please ask or email Miss Schaech.

Solve It!

2010-11-01T06:40:00.000-04:00

Reading Response Question for the Week of November 1-5

The way a character speaks or acts in a story usually gives a lot of information about what kind of person he/she is. We can infer (make a decision based on text evidence) traits or feelings about a character by reading the text and thinking about what we know already. When we put those two things together, we have new information that the author has not told us directly. It’s like using the clues to solve a mystery about the character.

Using a fictional book you are reading at home, what things does your character say or do that give you clues to his/her character? Be sure to tell us the clue from the story as well as what you think the clue tells you as the reader.

It's Up to You! You're the Author!

2010-10-24T22:23:00.000-04:00

Reading Response Question for the Week of October 25-29

We have been talking in class about non-fiction books, and we have read several together. If you were an author, what kind of non-fiction book would you write? Be sure to tell us what you would include in your book and why you would choose that topic.

Are You Up For A Visualizing Challenge?

2010-10-17T22:41:00.001-04:00

Reading Response: Week of October 18, 2010

Many of you last week were able to give some vivid descriptive sentences from what you were reading at home which helped you to visualize. Let’s continue our discussion again this week, but with this challenge…. If you used a fictional book last week, try using a nonfictional text this week. Likewise, if you visualized from a nonfictional text last week, try your hand now at using a fictional text. Have fun! Be sure to include your book’s title, what you visualized, and the text’s descriptive phrases in your blog.

Picture This!

2010-10-10T20:05:00.001-04:00

Reading Response Question For The Week Of October 11-15:

Visualizing is “picture-making” in your mind! It can make the words on a page become ferocious fire-breathing beasts on one page or a gentle breeze blowing across a field on another. When the author uses words that are descriptive, we can use our imaginations to create a mental movie that makes us feel like we are actually part of the action!

Think about the book you are reading at home. What words or phrases did you find especially easy to visualize? Which part of the book made the mental pictures come into your mind?

Connecting with Characters

2010-10-03T21:24:00.003-04:00

Reading Response Question for the week of October 4-8

What character, in any book you've ever read, reminded you the most of yourself? What about that character is like you?

That Reminds Me Of......

2010-09-24T21:48:00.005-04:00

Reading Response Question for the Week of September 27

When you are reading, it's important to think about ways in which the characters, problem, or setting might remind you of something else. It might be something else you have read or something you have experienced in your own life. It might even remind you of something happening across the globe! We call these "connections" and they can help us to better understand what we read or help us to remember it!

What are you reading? Does it remind you of anything else? Don't forget to include the title in your posting so we can check it out if it seems like a good book!

Science Test Review Pictures

2010-09-24T07:52:00.004-04:00

Metamorphosis

2010-09-17T14:31:00.005-04:00

Today, a MAGNIFICENT event happened in the third grade hallway. We were witnesses to the magical process of METAMORPHOSIS. Mrs. Flinn brought in some catepillars feeding on milkweed during the first week of school. Over the course of the last 2 weeks- we have watched the catepillars eat (Boy! They can sure chow down!), we have watched them spin their cocoons, and today we watched the first BEAUTIFUL Monarch butterfly emerge. Mrs. Flinn released it into the wild. Some of us were able to observe the first flight. It was grand!

For my scientists out there, I have two questions.
1. When the butterfly took its first flight, was that an instinct or a learned behavior?
2. If I was to measure the LENGTH of the cocoon, what do you ESTIMATE it would measure?

I'd love to for you to post a reply with the answers!!!

What Should We Know About You?

2010-09-12T20:48:00.003-04:00

I am getting excited because the further we get into the school year, the more I get to know about you! Take some time, please, and tell the world a little about yourself. What are three things you'd like us to know?

What a Wonderful First Day!

2010-09-07T17:53:00.003-04:00

What a fantastic first day of school!
The day really seemed to fly by! Everyone seemed happy to be back in school and we couldn't be happier.
We met as a third grade team after PE today in the Kagan room. We discussed rules, homework, switching classes, and "all that good stuff". Notice our picture above. This is the list that the students developed to guide our year. We are dedicated to showing respect, being good listeners, and always being the best citizens we can be!

We also learned how to use our planners! Please check them to see what nightly homework is. We are asking students to keep their Social Studies and Math Reference books at home in a safe place. Students, also, were assigned a small Math project that is due on Friday called "Numbers About Me". Mrs. Hardin is excited to see what students come up with!

We hope everyone had a great first day. Thanks to our parents ahead of time for working on all the paperwork tonight that came home in the Ziploc bag. There is a checklist attached that tells which paperwork must come back to school.

We look forward to seeing all your beautiful faces tomorrow!

Welcome Back!

2010-09-03T17:03:00.007-04:00

Welcome Back, Third Grade Families!!!

These hallways have been very quiet without the sounds of your voices! We have missed you so very much and we were thrilled to meet some of you last night at Open House. We know that many of you could not make it, so we invite you to view our Open House Power Point. Travel to the Creeds Website (www.creedses.vbschools.com), Click on the Parents link, Click on Helpful Links, and then click on Open House Presentation. Thanks to all the families that were able to come out. We enjoyed meeting all of you!

Thank you again to the families who brought school supplies to the classroom on Open House night. For those of you who were unable to do so, no problem! Please make sure to send in the following supplies on Tuesday:
Bookbag/Backpack-no wheels
1
#2 Pencils-SHARPENED
2 Wide ruled -composition notebook
1 Plastic folder w/prongs/pockets
2 Fiskars scissors
4 Large glue sticks
8 Dry erase markers-low odor dark colors
1 Large pink eraser
1 Crayons (24 count)
2 Tissue boxes
1 hand sanitizer
2 One inch binders
1 set 5 Tab dividers
1 Zippered pencil pouch
1 Box Ziploc Bags
2 pkgs. Wide ruled notebook paper

We have been hard at work planning exciting activities for the children. We know the children will love the three way switch. We will meet as a grade team (all of us together) the first day of school to talk about our expectations, school rules, and play a REALLY FUN GAME!!! We have a lot to learn this year, but our focus is to have fun and enjoy the process of learning!

Students will be writing their homework in their planner starting on the first day. They will not have Word Study homework until Week 2. They will have Math homework the first week. Mrs. Hardin will also be assigning a small, fun Math project due on September 10th called "Numbers About Me".

The grading scale is NEW this year. It is as follows:
93-100 A
90-92 A-
87-89 B+
83-86 B
80-82 B-
77-79 C+
73-76 C
70-72 C-
67-69 D+
64-66 D
Below 64 E

It is important to note that an A- on a report card does not qualify for Principal's List and a C- does not qualify for Honor Roll.

We hope everyone has a safe and wonderful Labor Day weekend. We look forward to a FABULOUS year with the children.

If there are ANY questions or concerns that are still out there, please do not hesitate to email us!

anne.schaech@vbschools.com
joyce.hardin@vbschools.com
nancye.flinn@vbschool.com

Respectfully,
The Third Grade Teachers