Lessons & Assignments Tuesday, August 18th

Language Arts - None - We took our narrative writing assessment today.  We also completed a fun activity involving the number 3 since it was our 3rd day in 3rd grade!

Math - None - We started lesson 1.1 today on number patterns.  We looked at addition tables and shaded sums to look for number patterns.  We discussed the Identity Property of Addition (0+6 = 6) and the Commutative Property of Addition (1+5=6 and 5+1=6).  Since this was our first lesson, we took our time.  We will finish this lesson tomorrow.

Science - None - We started a "Get to know your textbook" activity today.  This scavenger hunt type activity challenges the kids to use informational text features such as headings, bold words, illustrations, and reference sections.  This was a bit more challenging than I anticipated, so we will continue this activity tomorrow.  Understanding these features of informational text will be crucial in 3rd grade.

Social Studies - None - Since our science activity took a bit longer than I planned, we used our social studies time today to work on our door decorating contest.  Notes went home in planners today about this contest.

Can You Figure Us Out?

Today we used our math facts to create posters all about ourselves.  See if you can figure us out!

Lessons & Assignments Monday, August 17th

Language Arts - None - We took our 1st quarter assessment pretest today.  We also set some goals for ourselves to accomplish this year, and finished talking about the rules and routines in 3rd grade.

Math - None - We took our 1st quarter assessment pretest today.  We also created some posters about ourselves using math facts.

Science - None - We took our 1st quarter assessment pretest today.

Social Studies - None - We took our 1st quarter assessment pretest today.

Lessons & Assignments Friday, August 14th

We spent our first day in the classroom reviewing rules and routines.  We discussed class procedures including anything from taking attendance, to handing in papers and walking in the hallways.  We organized and labeled our school supplies, and completed a few fun "get to know you" activities.  Now we'll be ready to start the real deal on Monday!  I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Welcome Back!

Thank you to everyone that came out for Unpack Your Backpack night tonight.  

I enjoyed meeting all of you this evening, and can't wait to get our new school year started.  

These special treats are waiting for your child tomorrow morning.  See you then!

2015-2016 Schedule

2015 School Supplies

I was at Wal-Mart this week, and noticed that the school supplies were out, and calling my name!  

Even though teachers aren't posted yet, I thought I would post a few specifics for my classroom.  Please note that Mrs. McConnell's or Miss Vegter's students may differ.  

Please email me with any questions.  Thanks!

student planner - purchased at registration

headphones - purchased at registration

no binders/trappers

expandable file folder (Mrs. McConnell's class only)

scissors

ruler

crayons (small package - we won't use these much)

washable markers

colored pencils

glue sticks (we will use a lot of these for our journals)

2 spiral notebooks 

2 pocket folders 

2 dozen sharpened pencils

no personal pencil sharpeners

erasers

2 composition notebooks 

loose-leaf wide ruled notebook paper

2 boxes of kleenex

antibacterial wipes 

ziploc bags (large or small)

pencil box or pencil bag (large enough to hold all materials)

multiplication & division flash cards (to be kept at home)

book bag

tennis shoes & socks to leave at school

*My students will NOT need the expandable file folder.  I prefer to use regular folders for homework, "keep to study" papers, and "go home" papers.  

*The following supplies will be collected for classroom supply and do not need to be labeled:  glue sticks, loose leaf paper, Kleenex, disinfectant wipes, and ziploc bags.

*Feel free to label and put the following items in your child's pencil bag/box:  scissors, crayons, markers, colored pencils, 4 pencils, 1 eraser, and rulers.

*Printed labels will be provided for the folders, spiral notebooks, and composition notebooks - 

no need to label these at home.

*Additional supplies will be put in a ziploc bag with your child's name on it, and stored in the classroom.  Anything not used will be returned at the end of the year.

*Your student will have a locker this year, but will be sharing with a partner.  There is very little room, so please do not send any locker decorations.  PE shoes and socks will stay in the lockers.