Parent/Teacher Conferences

Be on the lookout for a hot pink sheet of paper that went home on Friday. This paper gives the time and date of your Parent/Teacher conference. Please let me know if you cannot make your time. If you need to reschedule, please let me know ASAP. On Wednesday morning, I will post a copy of my schedule. See you soon!

Book Reports

In the classroom, students are working on taking ideas from thier heads and writing them out. We are beginning with BME charts. Students listen to or read a story. Then we create a chart showing the beginning, middle, and end. Students then practice writing the ideas out into a summary. Students are now able to identify a summary and knowing how to create a summary. Here is an example of the chart we created. The top is a BME chart, then wrote a summary, and analyzed it below.

Technical Difficulties and Notes for the Week

I have had some trouble uploading the pics from the class, but I will prevail. I just have to transfer pictures from my phone and IPAD to the computer and then I will upload them as I take them. Right now we are gearing up for Midquarters. They will be coming home next week. If your child does not recieve one that means they are doing well in their subjects. This week will be the start of our weekly fluency tests for math addition facts. Be sure you are working with them at home on these.

Today was our first math workshop. They played Capture 5 adding and subtracting on the hundred chart. They also played Collect $2.00 adding nickels, dimes, and pennies. I am so proud of what they can do. At home continue practicing money and 2digit addition and subtraction. Pics to come.

First Day of Third Grade

Today was the first day of school. I greeted each child with a hug and felt so blessed to be their teacher again. I was so excited last night, I think I lumped way too much into one day. But we had a great time. The kids loved their new money system for behavior and they smiled so big when I explained the Math Competition. I have so many great ideas and new things to try. If the first day is any indication, I know this will be a great year!

Welcome to 2012-2013

Welcome to a new school year! I am so excited for third grade. We have a new Social Studies curriculum, new Common Core State Standards, new students, a new classroom. So much "newness". I am so excited to start the year. I have so many GREAT ideas and plans for your child. I know this school year will be one that you and your child will remember for a long time. Please try to check our blog once a week for pictures and updates about what your child is learning.