Here are a few dates to remember for December....
*We will be taking a language, math, and science checkpoint tests on Dec. 6, 7, and 8th.
They will begin at 8:00 and we should be finished by 9:00. The results will be in later in January. These tests are mainly for the teachers to have knowledge of the things the children know and to see what we need to concentrate on for the remainder of the year.
Jingle Jam is Saturday, Dec. 7th from 9:00-2:00. Come out to Ford and shop till you drop! Ha!
*Book Buddies will visit with us on Dec. 9th.
* Geometry Quilts are Due Dec. 17th. Pace yourself so you will have plenty of time to complete the project. The date will sneek up on you before you know it! I am looking forward to seeing the finished projects. The children will write compliments for everyone's quilt.
***The Holiday Party will be Dec. 16th. Thanks to Mrs. Lundeberg for organizing the donations. We will have the book exchange during the party. A letter was sent home on Dec. 3rd about the book exchange.
Winter Break begins on Dec. 21st and ends on Dec. 3rd. Classes will resume on Jan. 4th. Report cards will go out on Jan. 7th.
Draw a candy cane in the signature box of your agenda if you read this blog!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Friday, December 3, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
Nearly November...Oh,November is Here!!!
Here are a few updates from the e-mail I sent last week!
*Kick off for Rachel's Challenge is Friday, November 12 in our gym. The meeting for parents is Tuesday, Nov. 9th, 7:00 at Durham Middle School in the auditorium.
*Barnes and Noble had invited Ford to come to their store from 4:00-8:30. The third grade teachers will be there from 6:00 to 6:30. We will have kids sharing their turkey tales and we may read a few books. Hope you can come and join us that night!
*Turkey Tales on November 17 in our room from 11:00 to 11:45. You can stay afterwards and eat with your child. Please send your reservations...It is on bright orange paper sent home last week.
*Book Buddies will visit our room next Thursday the 18th...We had a conflict and had to switch days.
**Thanksgiving Holidays....Nov. 22-26. Have a wonderful week with your family and friends!
*Holiday Shoppe will be at Ford from Nov. 29-Dec. 5.
***If you have any forms to send back from conference please send those in ASAP. Also,
please sign papers that come home on Thursday and return, so I can check them off and and return them to you!
*Keep practicing those muliplications facts. We will be taking the 35 sec. tests for many months!
I'm so proud of those kids who are passing each week. I can tell you are practicing!
**The Mystery Reports were very well done! We enjoyed hearing about these special mystery books! Come by and see them in the hall.
***Have a great rest of the month! Draw and color a pretty fall leaf in the signature box of your agenda if you read this blog.
*Kick off for Rachel's Challenge is Friday, November 12 in our gym. The meeting for parents is Tuesday, Nov. 9th, 7:00 at Durham Middle School in the auditorium.
*Barnes and Noble had invited Ford to come to their store from 4:00-8:30. The third grade teachers will be there from 6:00 to 6:30. We will have kids sharing their turkey tales and we may read a few books. Hope you can come and join us that night!
*Turkey Tales on November 17 in our room from 11:00 to 11:45. You can stay afterwards and eat with your child. Please send your reservations...It is on bright orange paper sent home last week.
*Book Buddies will visit our room next Thursday the 18th...We had a conflict and had to switch days.
**Thanksgiving Holidays....Nov. 22-26. Have a wonderful week with your family and friends!
*Holiday Shoppe will be at Ford from Nov. 29-Dec. 5.
***If you have any forms to send back from conference please send those in ASAP. Also,
please sign papers that come home on Thursday and return, so I can check them off and and return them to you!
*Keep practicing those muliplications facts. We will be taking the 35 sec. tests for many months!
I'm so proud of those kids who are passing each week. I can tell you are practicing!
**The Mystery Reports were very well done! We enjoyed hearing about these special mystery books! Come by and see them in the hall.
***Have a great rest of the month! Draw and color a pretty fall leaf in the signature box of your agenda if you read this blog.
Friday, October 8, 2010
The Busy Month of October has Arrived!
Testing for the Iowa and Cogat are complete. The results should be back around November 16th. We will send home the results as soon as we receive them.
Thanks for all of the helpers and mystery readers last month and those that have already been here the month of October.
We have a busy month ahead of us, so keep the following dates handy!
Conference Week- Oct. 18-22/Thanks for the responses. Looking forward to meeting with you in a week!
Book Fair is also the week of Oct. 18- 22. Please stop by and browse and buy a good book!
The kids will preview on Oct. 18th.
Boosterthon will begin the week of Oct. 25th...More information will come home regarding this fundraiser.
Red Ribbon Week-Oct. 25th-29th. Say No to Drugs!!!
Mystery Book Reports should be ready to share on Friday, Nov. 5th. The assignment was given Tues., Oct. 5th.
If you read this Blog for October draw a pumpkin in the signature box of your agenda. Check again soon...There may be another message for the class!
Thanks for all of the helpers and mystery readers last month and those that have already been here the month of October.
We have a busy month ahead of us, so keep the following dates handy!
Conference Week- Oct. 18-22/Thanks for the responses. Looking forward to meeting with you in a week!
Book Fair is also the week of Oct. 18- 22. Please stop by and browse and buy a good book!
The kids will preview on Oct. 18th.
Boosterthon will begin the week of Oct. 25th...More information will come home regarding this fundraiser.
Red Ribbon Week-Oct. 25th-29th. Say No to Drugs!!!
Mystery Book Reports should be ready to share on Friday, Nov. 5th. The assignment was given Tues., Oct. 5th.
If you read this Blog for October draw a pumpkin in the signature box of your agenda. Check again soon...There may be another message for the class!
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Sailing in to September!
Wow! It is hard to believe we have been in school a month. You all have been working so hard in class. I find something to be proud of every day!
It was so exciting to see your parents at our Open House on Sept. 2. Make sure you checked the quiz they took that night. Please send in permission slips and donation for the Cato field trips...These were passed out at Open House, and sent home with your child the next day if you were not there.
***Here are a few reminders and dates as you are planning the rest of the month....
**There is a Target Informational/Breakfast meeting in the media center on Sept. 15th at 9:00. All parents are welcome to attend. The Target teachers can explain to you what Target is all about and how your child becomes elligible for this service.
*Sept 20-24 is Fall Break. No school during this week. Enjoy time with your family and friends!
*Sept. 27- Visit from Cato-"Under Your Feet" - in our classroom.
**Sept 29-Oct. 1- COGAT testing in our classroom.
Oct. 4-8- IOWA testing in our classroom.
(Please make every effort to be present for the testing block, so you don't have to take make-ups.)
*Looking forward to the next few weeks of learning in the classroom.
Hammy is doing well. Thanks to all who have had her visit in your home. Chris will take her home over the holiday. Thanks, Chris! We will continue to rotate the visits after the break.
Remember to get your agenda signed daily and bring your papers back signed before the following Thursday.
If you read this blog draw an apple in the signature box of your agenda.
Have a great day!
It was so exciting to see your parents at our Open House on Sept. 2. Make sure you checked the quiz they took that night. Please send in permission slips and donation for the Cato field trips...These were passed out at Open House, and sent home with your child the next day if you were not there.
***Here are a few reminders and dates as you are planning the rest of the month....
**There is a Target Informational/Breakfast meeting in the media center on Sept. 15th at 9:00. All parents are welcome to attend. The Target teachers can explain to you what Target is all about and how your child becomes elligible for this service.
*Sept 20-24 is Fall Break. No school during this week. Enjoy time with your family and friends!
*Sept. 27- Visit from Cato-"Under Your Feet" - in our classroom.
**Sept 29-Oct. 1- COGAT testing in our classroom.
Oct. 4-8- IOWA testing in our classroom.
(Please make every effort to be present for the testing block, so you don't have to take make-ups.)
*Looking forward to the next few weeks of learning in the classroom.
Hammy is doing well. Thanks to all who have had her visit in your home. Chris will take her home over the holiday. Thanks, Chris! We will continue to rotate the visits after the break.
Remember to get your agenda signed daily and bring your papers back signed before the following Thursday.
If you read this blog draw an apple in the signature box of your agenda.
Have a great day!
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Welcome to Third Grade!
Thank you for visiting the class blog. I will update the blog every few weeks, so stay tuned for announcements and special dates. It has been a great first week back at Ford. I have enjoyed seeing the old faces, as well as the new ones. We have such a great year ahead of us! Thanks for listening and focusing on the rules and routines in Mrs. Barnett's class. I look forward to learning about each of you and growing together.
Here are a few dates for the awesome month of August.....
Aug. 18- Media Center visit
Aug. 19- Student Pictures
Aug. 25- Early Release- 12:15
Aug. 31- Open House-K,2,4
Sept. 2- Open House- 1,3,5
Remember to have your parents check your agenda each night and initial the agenda. Thanks for the super job on homework this week. 100% of the class has brought it in each day so far.
If you would like to take home "Hammy" our class pet hamster for the weekend have your parents send me a note, write in the agenda or send me an e-mail and I will write your name on the list.
Have a great rest of the week and weekend! Don't forget to read and sign the reading log.
Here are a few dates for the awesome month of August.....
Aug. 18- Media Center visit
Aug. 19- Student Pictures
Aug. 25- Early Release- 12:15
Aug. 31- Open House-K,2,4
Sept. 2- Open House- 1,3,5
Remember to have your parents check your agenda each night and initial the agenda. Thanks for the super job on homework this week. 100% of the class has brought it in each day so far.
If you would like to take home "Hammy" our class pet hamster for the weekend have your parents send me a note, write in the agenda or send me an e-mail and I will write your name on the list.
Have a great rest of the week and weekend! Don't forget to read and sign the reading log.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Rain Showers Bring May Flowers!
We are in the home stretch for our class team! I can't believe we only have two more weeks of third grade! We have been so busy in the classroom! Thanks for your continued support, parents! I could not have accomplished all we have done without you!
Here are few dates to take note of.....
May 6- Evening in the Garden- 6:15- Perfomance/All Grades Sing/Poetry Reading afterwards.
May 7- Muffins for Moms- 9:00-9:45/ In our room.
May 10- Field Day- 8:30- 1:30/ Lunch at 11:00-12:00
May 14- All books need to be returned to the Media Center/ Year Book Signing
May 18, 20- Science Lab/Ice Cream Reward for Multiplication Facts
Special Days-
May 17- Read a Shirt Day....Pop and Read.....Bring a pop and book./
May 18- Twin Day- Find a classmate or classmates and dress alike.
May 19- Game Day
May 20- Teacher Activity....Teach the class how to do something.
May 21- Spirit Day- Wear Ford colors....red/blue or Ford shirt. movie/popcorn/drink/ Pizza Party/ Last Day of Third Grade
Draw a flower or a smiley face of you and your parents read the blog.
Here are few dates to take note of.....
May 6- Evening in the Garden- 6:15- Perfomance/All Grades Sing/Poetry Reading afterwards.
May 7- Muffins for Moms- 9:00-9:45/ In our room.
May 10- Field Day- 8:30- 1:30/ Lunch at 11:00-12:00
May 14- All books need to be returned to the Media Center/ Year Book Signing
May 18, 20- Science Lab/Ice Cream Reward for Multiplication Facts
Special Days-
May 17- Read a Shirt Day....Pop and Read.....Bring a pop and book./
May 18- Twin Day- Find a classmate or classmates and dress alike.
May 19- Game Day
May 20- Teacher Activity....Teach the class how to do something.
May 21- Spirit Day- Wear Ford colors....red/blue or Ford shirt. movie/popcorn/drink/ Pizza Party/ Last Day of Third Grade
Draw a flower or a smiley face of you and your parents read the blog.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Hello Sunshine!
We had a fun time Monday at Performing Arts...The play was about Junie B Jones and her adventures with school, friends, and family. The play was performed at the Cobb Civic Center.
Our Cato visit was on Tuesday. This was our last field trip. The kids learned more about habitats. It was a beautiful day for a hike and some other outdoor activities. The kids got to touch a live corn snake. It was so cool! The kids have really learned a lot through these activities! Thanks to Mrs. Herdman and Mrs. Dismukes who went with us on the trip! Your help was very much appreciated! It was a beautiful day!
Our beloved Goldie passed away over the weekend. The counter where her cage was seems so empty. She was great class pet and everyone loved her. We will all miss her! I will let the kids know after spring break if we will get another hamster for the class.
We have many activities to do before the end of the year. Please make a note of these important dates.....
CRCT will begin on Wed., April 14. The testing will end on April 20th. Please make every effort to have you child at school on time these days. Lunch will be the same, 11:12-11:42. Specials will be from 10:30-11:00. Parent helpers cannot come in to help until 11:00 on that Thursday.
Mystery Reader will need to come in after lunch to read. I will get in touch with you! A letter will be sent home for snacks, etc. like we did in the fall on Thursday, April 1st. I will send a reminder Monday, Apr. 12 to look at your list. The kids will write it in the agenda as well.
Thanks for your donations!
Spring Break- April 5-9th. Have a wonderful time with family and friends!
Science Lab- April 13th, 22nd,
Book Buddies April 30th
Last Book Report is Due: April 30th. I have cards and string if you ask!
Run with the Mustangs on May 1st.
Evening in the Garden- May 3rd./ Science Lab is also this day!
Please have your child go on line and try the First in Math- They brought home today, Mar.31 and letter explaining the program and the website...username and password. I expect the kids to be using this progam for extra practice to sharpen their thinking skills. Please let me know if you have any problems logging on!
I will change the Blog in a few weeks...Happy Spring! It has been so nice to see the flowers blooming and the sun shining!
If you read this Blog draw a sun and color it yellow in your agenda!
Our Cato visit was on Tuesday. This was our last field trip. The kids learned more about habitats. It was a beautiful day for a hike and some other outdoor activities. The kids got to touch a live corn snake. It was so cool! The kids have really learned a lot through these activities! Thanks to Mrs. Herdman and Mrs. Dismukes who went with us on the trip! Your help was very much appreciated! It was a beautiful day!
Our beloved Goldie passed away over the weekend. The counter where her cage was seems so empty. She was great class pet and everyone loved her. We will all miss her! I will let the kids know after spring break if we will get another hamster for the class.
We have many activities to do before the end of the year. Please make a note of these important dates.....
CRCT will begin on Wed., April 14. The testing will end on April 20th. Please make every effort to have you child at school on time these days. Lunch will be the same, 11:12-11:42. Specials will be from 10:30-11:00. Parent helpers cannot come in to help until 11:00 on that Thursday.
Mystery Reader will need to come in after lunch to read. I will get in touch with you! A letter will be sent home for snacks, etc. like we did in the fall on Thursday, April 1st. I will send a reminder Monday, Apr. 12 to look at your list. The kids will write it in the agenda as well.
Thanks for your donations!
Spring Break- April 5-9th. Have a wonderful time with family and friends!
Science Lab- April 13th, 22nd,
Book Buddies April 30th
Last Book Report is Due: April 30th. I have cards and string if you ask!
Run with the Mustangs on May 1st.
Evening in the Garden- May 3rd./ Science Lab is also this day!
Please have your child go on line and try the First in Math- They brought home today, Mar.31 and letter explaining the program and the website...username and password. I expect the kids to be using this progam for extra practice to sharpen their thinking skills. Please let me know if you have any problems logging on!
I will change the Blog in a few weeks...Happy Spring! It has been so nice to see the flowers blooming and the sun shining!
If you read this Blog draw a sun and color it yellow in your agenda!
Friday, March 5, 2010
March is Off to a Good Start!
A Big Thanks to all who attended Curriculum Night! What a great night for our school. It was fun seeing the kids and their parents interacting in the classrooms!
Here are a few reminders for the month of March.
March 10- Early Release-12:10
March 17- St. Patrick's Day....Wear Green. We will have a green snack with our Book Buddies.
March 18- Report Cards Go Home!
Spring Fling- March 27- 4:00-8:00.....Mrs. Kalinowski is still accepting donations of Legos...toys or books about Legos.
March 29th- Performing Arts
March 30- Cato Field Trip
Spring Break- April 5-9 Yeah!
If you read this blog draw a shamrock and color it green in the signature box of your agenda!
Happy Spring!!!!!!
Here are a few reminders for the month of March.
March 10- Early Release-12:10
March 17- St. Patrick's Day....Wear Green. We will have a green snack with our Book Buddies.
March 18- Report Cards Go Home!
Spring Fling- March 27- 4:00-8:00.....Mrs. Kalinowski is still accepting donations of Legos...toys or books about Legos.
March 29th- Performing Arts
March 30- Cato Field Trip
Spring Break- April 5-9 Yeah!
If you read this blog draw a shamrock and color it green in the signature box of your agenda!
Happy Spring!!!!!!
Monday, February 1, 2010
February is Finally Here!
Thanks for a wonderful conference week! I enjoyed talking to each parent and I am already seeing improvements this week in work habits and behavior. Let me know if you have any questions that were not answered or addressed at our conference. You have great kids and feel vey blessed to have them in class this year!
A Few Reminders:
*Please return the "Tellus" permission slips by the end of the week. We appreciate any donations towards the trip. These slips were given out during conference.
*Picture Day is Thursday, Feb. 4th. Individual and class pictures will be made on this day. Send money in on this day only.
**Jump Rope for Heart is Friday, February 5th. Bring any donations in on this day, as well.
February Dates to Remember
Feb. 5- Bingo Night at Ford
Feb. 10- Media Center
Feb. 12- Science Lab
Feb. 15- Student Holiday
Feb. 17- Media Center
Feb. 18-19-Poetry Share
Feb. 24- Science Lab
Feb. 25- Curriculum Night
Feb. 26- Six Flags Reading Forms Due
Feb. 26-Mar. 5- Book Fair/ Desktop and Biography Reports Due
Subjects of Interest:
Reading: We will continue to read fiction and nonfiction and use summary techniques. Main idea will be identified as well as other elements, like setting, characters, problem, and solution.
Writing: Informational Writing, cursive handwriting....upper and lower case letters.
Language: adjectives, adverbs, nouns, pronouns, sinigular and possessive nouns,
Math: Multiplication 35 second timed tests. Fractions and Decimals, Area and Perimeter, Money counting back change.
Social Studies: Franklin Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, Mary McLeod Bethune,
Rivers: Mississippi, Colorado, and Hudson
Science: Georgia Regions: Plants and Animals and what will happen if their habitats are
changed.
If you read this Blog, draw a red heart in your agenda.
A Few Reminders:
*Please return the "Tellus" permission slips by the end of the week. We appreciate any donations towards the trip. These slips were given out during conference.
*Picture Day is Thursday, Feb. 4th. Individual and class pictures will be made on this day. Send money in on this day only.
**Jump Rope for Heart is Friday, February 5th. Bring any donations in on this day, as well.
February Dates to Remember
Feb. 5- Bingo Night at Ford
Feb. 10- Media Center
Feb. 12- Science Lab
Feb. 15- Student Holiday
Feb. 17- Media Center
Feb. 18-19-Poetry Share
Feb. 24- Science Lab
Feb. 25- Curriculum Night
Feb. 26- Six Flags Reading Forms Due
Feb. 26-Mar. 5- Book Fair/ Desktop and Biography Reports Due
Subjects of Interest:
Reading: We will continue to read fiction and nonfiction and use summary techniques. Main idea will be identified as well as other elements, like setting, characters, problem, and solution.
Writing: Informational Writing, cursive handwriting....upper and lower case letters.
Language: adjectives, adverbs, nouns, pronouns, sinigular and possessive nouns,
Math: Multiplication 35 second timed tests. Fractions and Decimals, Area and Perimeter, Money counting back change.
Social Studies: Franklin Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, Mary McLeod Bethune,
Rivers: Mississippi, Colorado, and Hudson
Science: Georgia Regions: Plants and Animals and what will happen if their habitats are
changed.
If you read this Blog, draw a red heart in your agenda.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
A Few Updates
The children have been assigned a poem to memorize by Feb. 18th or 19th. They came home today with a paper and poem.
Biography Report and Desk Top information went home yesterday. Most of the children have selected a book. I don't mind if your child selects one from home or another library...I just need to approve the person and book. These reports are due Feb. 26th.
Six Flags 6 Hour Reading has started. These reading logs and parent signatures are due
Feb. 26th. Your child will receive a free admission ticket to Six Flags if they turn in their reading logs. This is so easy, because everyone is reading already, right? Oh, I think I mentioned this before, but the reading logs for 2nd quarter are due now. Please send those in!
Please continue studying multiplication facts. We are only having mixed up and real deal now. No more in order. If your child misses any on those two days, they need to write those facts three times each.
If you read this BLOG draw your best snowflake in the signature box! Stay warm!
Biography Report and Desk Top information went home yesterday. Most of the children have selected a book. I don't mind if your child selects one from home or another library...I just need to approve the person and book. These reports are due Feb. 26th.
Six Flags 6 Hour Reading has started. These reading logs and parent signatures are due
Feb. 26th. Your child will receive a free admission ticket to Six Flags if they turn in their reading logs. This is so easy, because everyone is reading already, right? Oh, I think I mentioned this before, but the reading logs for 2nd quarter are due now. Please send those in!
Please continue studying multiplication facts. We are only having mixed up and real deal now. No more in order. If your child misses any on those two days, they need to write those facts three times each.
If you read this BLOG draw your best snowflake in the signature box! Stay warm!
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Happy New Year! Welcome 2010!!!!!!!!
Welcome Back! It's hard to believe we are in the third quarter of school already! It seems like just yesterday we were meeting everyone at Sneak a Peek!
Here are a few reminders for January...since this will be a quick month!
*We are visiting the Media Center Jan. 6th and Jan 13th.
*Computer Lab on Jan 6th and 19th. We will be doing research on animals and writing a "Response to Literature" from the information.
* Jan 18th- Martin Luther King Day- No School!
*Conference Week- January 25th-28th/Early Release-12:15. Letters go home on Jan. 11th.
We had a great visit from Cato today.....They did an animal skull study with the kids. Journals were used to write their observations as they worked together in groups and tried to figure out the animal that the skull came from. The answers were revealed at the end of the hour. Cato will be back at our school on Feb. 2nd.
Science Lab is Jan. 8th.
Reading Logs for 2nd quarter are due now. Send them in this week!
Please continue to review multiplication facts. We are still taking 35 second tests. I expect all children to have them mastered by spring break. Please continue to check your child's agenda daily.
We have biography reports coming up in February and Poetry to memorize.
Have a wonderful month! Let me know if you have any questions or comments!
If you read this blog, draw a snowman in the signature box of the agenda.
Stay Warm!!!!!
Here are a few reminders for January...since this will be a quick month!
*We are visiting the Media Center Jan. 6th and Jan 13th.
*Computer Lab on Jan 6th and 19th. We will be doing research on animals and writing a "Response to Literature" from the information.
* Jan 18th- Martin Luther King Day- No School!
*Conference Week- January 25th-28th/Early Release-12:15. Letters go home on Jan. 11th.
We had a great visit from Cato today.....They did an animal skull study with the kids. Journals were used to write their observations as they worked together in groups and tried to figure out the animal that the skull came from. The answers were revealed at the end of the hour. Cato will be back at our school on Feb. 2nd.
Science Lab is Jan. 8th.
Reading Logs for 2nd quarter are due now. Send them in this week!
Please continue to review multiplication facts. We are still taking 35 second tests. I expect all children to have them mastered by spring break. Please continue to check your child's agenda daily.
We have biography reports coming up in February and Poetry to memorize.
Have a wonderful month! Let me know if you have any questions or comments!
If you read this blog, draw a snowman in the signature box of the agenda.
Stay Warm!!!!!
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