Attention Parents...

There has been a change in the OCCT testing schedule. Third grade will now take their math test on Wednesday, April 13th and the reading test on Thursday, April 14th. Our "red"y dress up day will now be on Wednesday  and Thursday will still be "Lean-green Testing Machines."
Thanks for all your help!

Last week before testing...

Again this week we will not be doing a reading lesson or spelling lesson. This week will finish our Breakaway to Reading  Success book and Buckledown Math book.
Your child has important information regarding their OCCT assessement in their Bison Binder. Please review this information with your child.

Thank You!!

Test Prep time!! We will not have a spelling test or vocabulary test this week. Students brought home a short alphabetizing sheet for homework. I will send home info on the OCCT test on Monday. Be looking for it in their Bison Binder. Thanks!

Lots to study...

Friday, March 11, we will have the following test:
Spelling Lesson 23
Vocabulary Lesson 23
Shirley English  Unit 1: Group 3B test
Reading test over "Chestnut Cove"

Congratulations to ALL of the third graders for making a 100% on their gallon-man test!!!

Another three day weekend...

means lots of work in the four days we are at school! 
Homework tonight:
Math: lesson 12.2
Reading: workbook pages if not finished in class, also weekly test tomorrow
Spelling: test tomorrow
English: test tomorrow

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Here are some pics from our party today. Thanks to Patricia and all the other parents who helped with it!!!

Lots going on...

Tomorrow we will have our:

• spelling test
• vocabulary test
• weekly comprehension test
• Topic 10 math test

Earlier this week I sent home information about our Valentine's Day Party. I also sent home a note for speech contest winners today. If you haven't seen these notes please check your child's bison binder. 

***Comment on a post and your child will receive 5 bonus points on their math test tomorrow!! 

Speech Contest Results!!!

The following students are moving on to the county speech contest on Tuesday, February 15th:

• Laken
• Bryson
• Keaton
• Kamryn
• Lane
• Parker

Congratulations to these six and to all the third graders for working so hard on their speeches!!!

Sorry!!! The Internet was down at school this afternoon, so I did not get to update the blog. The only homework they have is to practice their speeches.

I enjoyed visting with your parents at confrences. I definitely had a lot of good things to say about each of you!! Now, I know I promised you a picture of Kevin Durant and I, but I didn't get one! Boo-hoo! However, I did get one of Kevin Durant and the girls. I also got several of him signing their basketballs.

Enjoy your 3-day weekend!! Hopefully, everyone will be healthy and back at school on Monday!

Brrrrrrrrrr..........

  While trying to stay warm today, we got most of our work done in class. However, some students may have Math 10.3 pages to work on. Also, we will be having an English test tomorrow.
 I look forward to meeting with parents tomorrow at parent teacher conferences. If you can not make your scheduled time please let me know.
Thanks

Thursday...

I know the kids have basketball games tonight, so I tried to limit homework.
Math: Lesson 10.1 (most finished in class)
Science: Study Guide B4.1 (most finished in class
Reading: Comprehension test tomorrow over "Me and Uncle Romie"
Spelling & Vocabulary: Lesson 18 test tomorrow

GOOD LUCK TONIGHT!!!

No homework, but...

Students do not have any homework this evening, however they can always read to earn AR points. I am having them bring their books home tonight. Also, we are having 2 minute math multiplication drills daily. When students pass all ten test, they will get pizza for lunch. Most of the class is taking the 2x test tomorrow. They have their speech in their Bison Binder to practice at home.

Only one thing to do tonight...

STUDY!!! Chapter 3 science test tomorrow, Wednesday, January 26th.

Upcoming events...

Students will be bringing their speech home from school tonight. The speech contest for our class is Tuesday, February 8th. The top six from our class will go on to the county speech contest on Tuesday, February 15th. Please help your child memorize their speech.

Our Valentine's party will be Monday, February 14th from 2-3.

Chair- Patricia Clinesmith

Shelby Gracia

Shauna Thomson

Big news...

Allie turned 10 this week and Lane got glasses!!!

SNOW DAY!!!

Wahooooo!!! Just a reminder...we will still have a spelling test tomorrow. Our reading and vocabulary test will now be modified. Enjoy your day off!!!!

Bored? Try these online games...
Study Island
Cool Math Games
More Math Games
Reading Games

We are so tech savy!!

Today the kids learned how to post and make comments on our blog.This should be very interesting...only nice comments are allowed!!
We have added some new links and I plan to add several more in the next couple of days. Keep checking back!!
Today's Assignments:
Reading: pages 142 & 143
Phonics: 101 & 102
Grammar: 59 Describing Adjectives
Math: Lesson 9-6
Spelling: Lesson 17 workbook pages

Busy bees!!

Don't forget...students can always work on study island at home!!!

Homework:
Math: Lesson 9-5
Science: Study Guide A.3.1.

The Challenge Is On!!!

Today we further discussed our Reading, Running, & 'Rithmetic Marathon. I have challenged each student to participate. I hope you will encourage your child to reach for this goal. Check students' Bison Binder for forms. Students should not have any homework today!! They could work on reading for AR points or log onto www.studyisland.com and work on math skills listed under 3rd grade and the "New Math" tab.

Time Warp!!!!

Groovy 70's

Totally 80's



Cool Guys from the '60s



2010's









Homework for Thursday:

Reading: Read Lon Po Po pages 21-35

Math: Lesson 9-4

Spelling & Vocabulary: test tomorrow

Science: Study Guide A 2.3

***I can not stress enough how important it is for the kids to learn their multiplication facts. Those that do not know them are really struggling and will continue to fall behind if they don't learn them. Please be practicing at home!!!***

Cowboys, Indians, and Camo...Oh My!!

Happy Hump Day!!
Today we learned about invertebrates, making tables, and comparing and contrasting. No reading assignment this evening, however some students may have in-class assignments to finish up. Students need to be practicing multiplication facts and AR reading at home.
Hope everyone has a good evening!!

Another fun day...

Since the kiddos have a ball game tonight I didn't make a reading assignment. They only have homework if they did not complete their math and science in-class assignments.
Math- Lesson 9.2
Science- Chapter 2 Lesson 1 Review

Good luck tonight! GO BISON!!

Exciting Day

Look at us in our PJs and crazy hair!!! Exciting day for us...we got a sweet new girl in our class. Isabel comes from Kansas City, KS, and we are thrilled to have her in our class!
Today the students learned of a new challenge...Reading, Running, & 'Rithmetic Marathon!!!
The students will earn 26.2 AR points, master 26 math facts and concepts, and walk/run 26.2 miles over the spring semester. There will be log added to their Bison Binders this week to keep track of points, levels, and miles. More info to come...

Homecoming Week Dress-Up Days

1/10 Monday:     Pajama Day/Crazy Hair Day
1/11 Tuesday:    Gender Bender/ Nerd Day
1/12 Wednesday: Camo/Cowboys and Indians
1/13 Thursday:    Decade Day
1/14 Friday:        Spirit Day

Hump Day!!

Wednesdays mean no homework...unless students didn't complete an in-class assignment!! However, they definitely could benefit from math facts. We are already working on division and some are still struggling with addition and subtraction. Please practice with flash cards (there is even a flashcard app for ipod/iphone.) If you need flashcards I can send a set home with your child just let me know.

BIG news coming Friday!!!

Help!! Desperate need of supplies...

Shorty stubby pencils have taken over our room!! Please replenish your child's pencil supply. Also, a few students have never brought colored pencils to school and we use them almost everyday!! Check with your child and see what other supplies they might be running low on.
Homework:

Reading: read "Ask the Expert" pages 436-439 and have log signed
Math: worksheet 8.5
Science: Study Guide 1.2

Homework

It about took a stick of dynamite to get the girls and I out of bed this morning, but it was so great to see everyone today!!The class had so much fun sharing their Christmas stories and gifts. We worked really hard today and added Shirley English and Science to our daily routine. The Shirley English will always be completed at school, however science will occasionally come home for homework. Tonight's homework (if not completed at school)...
Math: lesson 8.4
Science: study guide page 2 & 3
Reading: read pages 432-435 to parents.
***Parents make sure you sign their reading log.