August 31, 2018

Announcements

I hope everyone can join us for Get the Scoop Night on September 4th at 6:30! This is a night to hear/see more about the 3rd grade and ask any questions you may have. We will begin in the gym and then head up to the classrooms. 

We only have 2 spots left to fill for our Fall Party on October 26! (Healthy snack and craft) Please use this link to sign up.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e4ca9ad23a1fd0-fall

The Comet Carnival is quickly approaching! Be on the lookout for lots of information about this fun event on October 12. Each class is in charge of a basket for the silent auction. Our theme is "Dog Lovers." If you are out and about shopping this weekend, feel free to pick up items for the basket and send them in. 

Our Fall Fundraiser kicked off this week with an assembly on Monday! Check out our new Paxton Keeley mascot!

If you would like to order Spirit Wear for Paxton Keeley, check out this link!

https://mocotton.com/paxton-keeley-elementary/

In the Classroom

In math this week, students delved deeper into telling time. We worked on being precise by telling time to the nearest minute. We also learned strategies to find elapsed time. Students completed a lesson where they found out how long our morning was. I loved seeing all of the wonderful strategies!

In writing, students finished their classmate interviews. We will have the book on display at Get the Scoop Night next week. We also started talking about our writer's notebooks. They can't wait to start filling them next week.

In reading, we studied how some books have a theme the author is trying to convey. We also learned how to use text evidence when answering questions about what we read. We will begin reading responses next week.

In social studies this week, students learned about rights and responsibilities citizens have in Columbia. We also identified local and community leaders. 

Upcoming Events

No School-September 3

Get the Scoop Night at 6:30-September 4

Fall Picture Day-September 6

No School, Teacher Work Day-September 24

Hearing/Vision Screening-October 8

Comet Carnival-October 12

August 24, 2018

Announcements

Friday Folders began this week. Please make sure to initial or sign in the appropriate box and go through the papers in the side pocket. 

We also started Weekly Journals! This is a writing assignment students will complete most Fridays. Please read their letter and respond with one of your own in the journal. Weekly Journals should be returned no later than Wednesday of the following week. I realize it may not be possible for you to respond every week, but please try your best to help with this authentic writing activity.

I hope everyone can join us for Get the Scoop Night on September 4th at 6:30! This is a night to hear/see more about the 3rd grade and ask any questions you may have. We will begin in the gym and then head up to the classrooms. 

We still have many openings to help with our Fall Party on October 26! Please use this link to sign up.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e4ca9ad23a1fd0-fall

If you would like to order Spirit Wear for Paxton Keeley, check out this link!

https://mocotton.com/paxton-keeley-elementary/

In the Classroom

We began our first math unit this week. Students explored their resources including their reference books and math tool kits. We also learned a game called Number Grid Difference. Students took the STAR math test as well. On Friday, we used human number lines to review rounding.

We started writing this week with a photograph activity. Students were asked to take a photograph of something in the room and then create a writing piece based on it. We have some very creative writers! We also started our classmate interviews. Students were partnered up and given guiding questions to ask. Be on the lookout for the completed interview book at Get the Scoop Night.

Students set up their reading routines this week. We discussed how we wanted our reading time to look and sound. We also talked about the difference between engaged reading and distracted reading. Students took the STAR reading test as well.

In Social Studies, we started our Citizenship/Community unit. Students learned about various symbols of communities, and then designed a flag that could represent our classroom. Congrats to Ellery for designing the winning flag! We also studied rules of communities, including their purpose and who enforces them. 

Upcoming Events

Fall Fundraiser Begins-August 27

No School-September 3

Get the Scoop Night at 6:30-September 4

Fall Picture Day-September 6

No School, Teacher Work Day-September 24

August 17, 2018

Announcements

What a fast and fabulous four days it has been! I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know your third grader this week. I am excited for a wonderful school year. 

In the Classroom

We have spent this time getting to know each other by playing games and doing activities that involve communication and team work. Here are some pictures from our week!

Here are some pictures from our Me Museum!

Upcoming Events

Fall Fundraiser Begins-August 27

No School-September 3

Get the Scoop Night at 6:30-September 4

Fall Picture Day-September 6

No School, Teacher Work Day-September 24

August 9, 2018

Ready to meet my new group of third graders!