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Welcome Back and Happy 2012!

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January is really moving along...especially since we weren't in school the first week of this month. It was good to see all of the kids back on Tuesday. It was sad to not have Natalie back with us. She moved over the break to Paulding County and will continue third grade in that area. She and her sweet Mom will be missed. Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Rogers will be taking over the room mom duties for the rest of the year. Thanks in advance for helping them out. We want to welcome Carter to our class. He is from Michigan and moved in the area over the break. He is getting a lot of help from his new classmates on the rules and routines of our classroom.
We started off the first week back with a visit from Cato. They learned about plants and animals of the regions in Georgia. We will be doing an animal project a little later in the quarter.
Here are a few reminders for the the month of January....

*No School on Jan. 16- Martin Luther King Day

*Media Center Visit January 20 and Jan. 25. We will be selecting Biography Books for our next book report and presentation on Feb. 24th.

*Bingo Night is also Jan. 20th.-6:00-8:00

* Jan. 31- Guidance Lesson

*Computer Labs- Jan. 13, 20, and 31.

If you read this Blog write... "Happy 2012!" in the signature box of your agenda. :)

Happy New Year!!!!!!!

December is Dashing Away!

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***Hope this finds everyone well and busy like me! I am posting some reminders for December, so read carefully and mark your calendars!

*Dec. 8- Last Media Center Visit before the holiday- Please return or renew books that you may have checked out.
*Dec. 9- Book Buddies
*Dec. 14, 15 , and 16th- Checkpoints in Math, Language, and Science
*Dec. 14-SRI
*Dec. 19- Performing Arts here at Ford....David Ginn- Magician
*Dec. 20-Geometry Quilt Due
*Dec. 20- Bring book to exchange at Christmas Party
**Dec. 21- Christmas Party- 12:30-1:30/Last Day of Class/ You can check your child out from the room.

Winter Break: Dec. 23- Jan. 9th. Enjoy time with your family! See You Next Year!
Read and Study those facts over the break!

If you read this blog draw a candy cane in signature box of the agenda:)

December is dashing Away!

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November is Nice

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I can't believe we are already changing months! A big thanks for a great conference week! I enjoyed talking to each one of you and learning more about your child, while I shared information that I have collected over this first quarter. We have a lot to cover, but with the enthusiasm of this class, we will continue to progress forward.
A special thanks to Mrs. Mosier for the door decoration for Red Ribbon Week.
Here are some reminders for this short month we are in school!

*Nov. 1-Last Lesson on Cobb Virtual Library

*Nov. 4-Bingo Night at Ford from 6:00-8:00

*Nov. 8- No School

*Nov. 9-Brian Lies -visit..Author and Illustrator

*Nov. 15- Science Fair Projects are due if you have entered.
5th Grade Musical

*Nov. 16- Thanksgiving Feast in the Cafeteria-12:00-12:45 and
Share TurkeyTales in the Classroom after lunch...around 12:55.

*Nov. 18- Book Buddies

*Nov. 21-25- Thanksgiving Holidays- No School

*Nov. 28- PTSA Holiday Shoppe will be open all week.
Quilt Project will be assigned on this day.

*Nov. 30- Counselor Visit

If you read this Blog draw and color a leave in the signature box of the agenda.

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Welcome to the Month of October

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I can't believe the weather is getting cooler and the pumpkins are coming out! Fall really is in the air!
**A very special thanks to Mrs. Haggard for organizing the Fall Festival and Science Night. We had a great turn out for both. I really appreciate the parents who gave of their time on these very special evenings. We had 11 kids come to Science Night...Wow! Way to Go Kids!
**We had great field trips Friday and Monday. They were very informative. I hope your kids came home and told you about their experiences.

Here are some upcoming dates that you will want to mark on your calendar...

Oct. 5-9- COGAT testing
Oct. 10-14- IOWA testing
Oct. 15- Movie Night at Ford
Oct. 21- Book Buddies
Oct. 24-28- Red Ribbon Week
Oct. 24-28- Conference Week- You will be getting letters next week. Thanks ahead for keeping your conference time. Looking forward to seeing you and discussing the progress of your child.
Oct. 31- If your child trick or treats I will be giving my address for your child to come by my house and get a treat.

November will be here before we know it!

If you read this BLOG...draw an orange pumpkin in the signature square of your agenda.

September is Sailing Away

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**Thanks for all who were able to come out for Open House. I sent home the items that were handed out that night with your child the next day. If you have any questions, let me know! Mrs. Haggard is our room mom and she has the lists for Mystery Reader and helpers in the classroom. E-mail her if you would like to sign up for anything.

*Here are are few important dates for the remainder of September*

*Sept. 23- Bingo Night at Ford- 6:00-8:00

*Sept. 27- FundRaiser Orders Due Today! Please Support Our School

*Sept. 29- Picture Retakes

*Sept. 30- Vulcan Field Trip...Leave at 9:15...Return at 1:30.

*Oct. 4th- Our Second Annual Science Night-6:00-8:00.

Testing will begin here at Ford on Oct. 5th. Please be punctual with attendance and eat a good breakfast. We will have a snack later in the morning.

We met our Book Buddies this past week and will meet again in October.

We have library visits planned weekly. Each child should have two books to read and one of the two should always be an AR book. We are making goals this week that will go through December.

Hope you are having a good week and enjoying the cool weather!
Draw an US flag if you read this BLOG.

Welcome to a New Year in Third Grade!

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Here are a few things coming up in the classroom and reminders of happenings in our school....

*The class as a whole is doing well with filling out agendas and getting them signed each night. We have had a few forget homework or have worked on the wrong assignment. Our class will perfect this within the next few weeks. The first set of papers went home on Thursday. Please look over and return to school signed. They will be returned to you by the next Wednesday or before.
**Our class read the story Isla this week and enjoyed tasting various fruits from the islands. Thanks to Mrs. Haggard for donating this delicious treat. By the way Mrs. Haggard is our head room mom this year. She will be contacting you soon with a schedule for helping in the classroom. Thanks ahead for your time. You can sign up for Mystery Reader at Open House.
*Please send in the permission slips for Cato as soon as you can. It was on green paper and sent home last week. Thank you!

*Dates to Remember*

Aug. 30-Picture Day at 10:20...Send in the order and money by Tuesday if you are ordering.

Sept. 1- Target Information Meeting

Sept. 6-Cato Visit to our Classroom

Sept. 8- Target Open House

Sept 12- Vulcan permission slips go home.

Sept. 15- Open House at Ford-6:00-6:30 is PTSA Meeting/6:30-7:30- Visit in the classrooms.

Sept. 16- First visit with Book Buddies

Sept. 23- Bingo Night at Ford-6:00-8:00

Sept. 29- Picture Retakes

Sept 30- Vulcan Field Trip

Please mark these dates on your calendar and let me know if you have any questions!
*If you read this BLOG draw a sun in the signature box of your agenda.

May is Moving On!

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I can't believe the end of the year is right around the corner! It seems like we just started. It was a great night at Evening in the Garden and Art Sale. I enjoyed seeing your families and watching the children perform. Don't miss it next year if you were unable to attend this year. It really is a special evening.

It was good to see all of the Moms at "Muffins for Moms"! We missed you if you were unable to attend...but we certainly understand the business of the year.

Here are some dates to mark on your calendar for the remainder of the year....

May 12- Field Day- 9:00-12:00-Wear color voted on in class....shorts and old tennis shoes.

May 17- Computer

May 24-25-Early Release- 1:30

**Mrs. Lundeberg will get with the parents about the end of the year celebration. It will probably be on May 23rd. Check e-mail.

As we close out the end of the year...Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. I have enjoyed teaching your children this year! Have a wonderful summer and see you next August!

If you read this blog draw a US flag in the signature box of your agenda.

May is Moving On!

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April is Awesome and ...Will Be Gone Before We Can Pick the Flowers!

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Hope everyone had a nice spring break! It was nice to have the time off and relax some family. Make a note of the following dates for April.

A Few Reminders for the Remainder of April

Spring Fling is Saturday, April 16th from 4:00-8:00...Hope to see you there! Last CRCT Test will be April !8th. The results will be back around the first week of May. Volunteer Tea for Parents- 9:oo-10:30...Please plan to come by and enjoy a snack and beverage. We are so thankful for your help all year long! Evening in the Garden- May 2 Mother's Day Tea- May 5th-In our classroom at 9:00. Invitations will be sent out this week. Field Day is May 12 Thanks for checking out the blog! It will be updated in a few weeks! Draw a flower in the signature box of the agenda if you read this blog. Thanks!!!!

Maginficent March is Moving On

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Here are some dates to remember in the month of March!

Book Fair is under way! It officially will open on Monday, March 7th, and continue through March 11th. It will be open daily from 7:30-3:30, and on Friday until 12:00. It will be open on Curriculum Night from 6:00-7:30. Please come by and check it out!

Curriculum Night will take place on Thursday, March 10th from 6:30-7;30. Science Fair Winners will be announced between 6:00 and 6:30.

We will be working on a map project in class duing the week of March 14th. Mrs. Lundeberg will be contacting you to send in some items.

March 17th- St. Patrick's Day...Wear Green! We will have a green snack on this day!

Cato Field Trip- March 22nd. Leave at 9:00 and Return at 1:30.

Report Cards will be sent home on March 24th.

Spring Fling is March 26th at Ford.

Spring Break is April 4-8. Wow, it seems like we were just off!

CRCT Testing will begin on April 12th and end on April 15th.

We want to wish Cricket and her family well wishes as they move from the area and begin a new school in Acworth. We will miss you, Cricket!

If you read this BLOG draw a shamrock in the signature box of your agenda.

Fabulous February is Here!

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It is hard to believe January is already over! 2011 is moving along!
Here are some upcoming events and special dates. Please read over and let me know if you have any questions.

We had great time sharing our 100 items brought in on the 100th Day of School this week! Thanks for the goodies. I had a special orange drink to wash it all down! We read some books about 100 and thought up and wrote problems that equal to 100. The kids also turned the #100 into something else...The creations are in the hall. Come by and check them out!

Special Dates:

Jump Rope for Heart- Feb. 4th- Bring in your money and forms if you are contributing.

Cato Visit to Our School- Feb. 7th- Lesson: Georgia Habitats

Feb. 8th- Spring Picture Day and Class Pictures- Forms were sent home on Tuesday.

Feb. 8th- Ford's First Science Night from 6:00-8:00- Come find out about the Science Fair and rotate to interactive stations throughout the school.

Feb. 21-25- Winter Break!!!! No School!

Feb. 11th- Dentist Visit...for Dental Health Month

Feb. 11th- Valentine Dance at Ford from 6:30-8:00.

Feb. 14th- Valentine's Day.....Give your parents a hug!

Mar. 2- Six Hour Reading sheets due to class for Six Flag's Ticket

Mar. 3- Biography Reports and Desk Tops Due.....Information went home on Feb. 2.

If you read this blog draw and color a red heart in the signature part of your agenda.

Happy New Year and Welcome to 2011!!!!!

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Here are a few updates and future projects coming soon!

We had a visit from Cato on Wednesday, Jan. 5th and they presented a skull study for the kids. Ask your child about it. It was very informative and interesting!

Report cards will go home tomorrow, Fri., Jan 7th. Please send back the envelope and signed signature card for the next grading period.

Media Center books need to be returned ASAP. There are still many out. Please help your child remember to bring the checked out books back the day we go to the media center. Our next media center date is Monday, Jan. 10th, but they can bring the books back anytime!

We have a guidance lesson on Jan. 13. Mystery Readers are now on Thursday because of Target being on Friday. Please reply to Mrs. Lundeberg's e-mail if you want to sign up or if you are signed up and Thursday will be o.k. for reading.

MLK Day is Jan. 17th. No school on this day.

Your child will be choosing an animal to research and do a report on next week. We will be doing the work at school, but your child can gather any information at home they would like to and bring it in.

A Cooking show assignment sheet will be given out on the Jan. 18th and will be due on the 27th of January. If you have any questions let me know!

100th Day of School is on January 25th. We will have a celebration in our classroom. Look of info on the 20th.

Early Release is Feb. 2 at 12:15.

Hammy the hamster died over the winter break. The Mauld Family offered to buy another one for our classroom. He joined our class on Tuesday...our first day back. The kids were very excited! We voted on a name for the hamster and came up with Theodore....nicknamed...Theo. We will continue to take the hamster home as usual.

Hope everyone is having a great year so far!

Thank you for checking out the blog!

If you read this blog draw a snowman in the signature box of your agenda.

Happy New Year and Welcome to 2011!!!!

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Here are a few reminders for January and some upcoming projects.

Dashing into December!

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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!

Nearly November...Oh,November is Here!!!

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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.

The Busy Month of October has Arrived!

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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!

Sailing in to September!

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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!

Welcome to Third Grade!

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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.

Rain Showers Bring May Flowers!

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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.

Hello Sunshine!

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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!

March is Off to a Good Start!

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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!!!!!!

February is Finally Here!

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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 Updates

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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!

Happy New Year! Welcome 2010!!!!!!!!

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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!!!!!

Dashing in to December! Three Weeks to Go!

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Wecome back! We have a lot to do this month and a short time to get it done!
Here is a list of Dates for December to keep in mind.
Dec. 1- Counselor
Dec. 3- Science Lab
Dec. 10-Computer Lab Visit/ Book Buddies
Dec. 11- Book Report Due
Dec. 14- Science Lab
Dec. 16- Geometry Quilt Due- Follow Directions on the Assign. Sheet that was sent home on
Nov. 30.
Dec. 18- Holiday Party- 9:oo or 9:30
Looking Ahead!
Jan. 4th- Student Holiday
Jan. 5th- New Year begins at school-First day back! / Cato Visit at School
Jan. 8th- School Dance at Ford/Science Lab Today
Keep studying those Multiplication Facts!!!!!!!!
If you read this Blog draw a purple multiplication sign in the signature box and place a red circle around the sign.

November is Here! Let Us Be Thankful!

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Thanks for all of the support you all have gave during the Boosterthon! Please send in your pledges anytime this week! Make sure Mrs. Barnett's name is on it, as well as your child's name.

A letter was sent home recently asking parents to send in veterans they know of and I would get them a scroll to display on the wall that is honoring veterans at school. The wall will be up through the end of November. Please let me know ASAP and I will send you the scrolls to fill out! Thanks for your supporting our efforts to honor these very important citizens!

Please join us on November 18th at 12:45- 1:45 in our classroom as we share Turkey Tales that we have created! Thanksgiving lunch is also on this day at 12:00-12:45, so please plan to join your child for a meal as well! We look forward to seeing you next week!

On November 19 our lunch time will be 11:24-11:54.

Thanksgiving Holidays are November 23-27. Have a wonderful time with family and friends. We have so much to be thankful for.....I am thankful for my wonderful class and supportive parents. Thank you for sharing you children with me this year!

Please send in canned goods anytime this week or next. We are collecting these for MUST MINISTRIES. The collection box is in the room near the door. Thanks for your help!

Next Book Report is due: December 11th. The October book reports are coming home on Thursday. Progress Reports will come home Thursday as well. Your child will only be getting one if they have 1's in soecific areas.

Special Thanks to our November Helpers and Mystery Readers. The kids love seeing their parents at school. Thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to help us and read your favorite stories to the kids.

If you read this BLOG, draw a turkey in the siganture box of your agenda.
Have Happy November!!!

Nearly November

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Fall is in the air! Thanks for the donations towards the Science Lab. The kids have really enjoyed the guys coming everyday to visit, and share character words with them, as well as cheering them on for getting pledges! The Fun Run will be Thursday, Oct. 29th at 12:45-1:55. Please feel free to come out and support our class as they take the challenge laps. We will meet on the lower field.
Thanks for all the support for Red Ribbon Week! Thanks to Mrs. Kalinowski for helping with the door. It looks great!
We are meeting with Book Buddies on Thursday, as well. Mrs. Beckett's class has been our book buddies for many years. Your child will have a copy and picture to show you soon of their book buddy!
Mrs. Flugstad is our Mystery Reader on Thursday this week. Thanks ahead for your time.
No school on Nov. 3rd.
Our next Science Lab days are Nov. 6thand Nov. 17th.
Keep studying the multiplication facts! We are on 4's!
If you read this blog draw a pumpkin and color it orange on the agenda.
Hope to see you at my house for Trick or Treat. My address is on the e-mail I sent today!

A Few Reminders and Updates

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Fall is in the air or should I say rain! We have had our share, but I am thankful!

Reminders:
Cato Field Trip- Oct. 13- 9:00-1:00 (See e-mail for more information)
Report Cards go home on Friday, Oct. 16th.
Be looking Monday for a "Let's Talk" phone conference form with a date and time. These conferences will begin the week of the 19th. Please respond back ASAP, so I can make out the schedule for the week. Thanks ahead for taking time to talk!
Oct. 21- First Early Release....Children will be dismissed at 12:10. They will have lunch and specials on this day.
Boosterthon begins the week of October 19th. This is a fundraiser to help our school keep the science lab that your children go to every 8th day. Mrs. Belmonte is wonderful with the kids!
Hope everyone is working on their book report. Your child needs to be ready to report on Oct. 30th.
Updates:
Congratulations to Lindsey Dennis for coming in Third place in the Reflections contest. She did a visual arts project. Way to Go, Lindsey!!!!!
Congratulations to Zaynah Muelam for passing the "Principal's Challenge" with addition and subtraction facts today! We had several participate today. The challenge will be every Friday.
Read, Read, Read! I want to see more AR tests being taken and visits to the Million Dollar Store! I
I'm proud of each and everyone of you!
If you read this Blog...draw a smiley face in the signature box of your agenda.

Happy October!

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Hope everyone is having a good week. We got a little behind last week with the days off, but are making up for it this week!
Thanks to all of the parents that are coming in next week to help kids with counting change. I sent out an e-mail, so refer to it for questions. I will send the final schedule out by Friday. (Oct. 7th and 8th) This is such an important life skill and will be useful as the children get older.
The first book report is due on Oct. 30. The information and book should be in your child's hands. I expect these reports to be neat and your best handwriting. If you need drawing paper you will need to ask in class.
Get ready for the Book Fair! This will be housed in our media center from Oct. 5-9. Plan to come by and visit this week!
Report cards go home on Oct. 16th.
The Boosterthon is coming Oct. 19th. This fundraiser benefits the wonderful science lab here at Ford that our children enjoy on a rotation basis.
Please don't hesitate to e-mail or call if you have questions about anything!
If you read this blog, draw a tiger paw for AU in your agenda. The Tennessee vs. Auburn game this weekend and feeling a little orange and blue!

A Busy Week at Ford

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We have been testing at Ford since last Wednesday, Sept. 9th. Our last test was taken today, Sept. 18th. We plan to be back on the normal schedule next week! Thanks for all of the snacks and drinks and treats sent in to have after testing. The kids really enjoyed everything...including the teacher!

As essential questions change and standards being covered change I will update them on the Blog. You are also welcome to go to Picasso http://picasso.cobbk12.org/?module=Pagesetter&func=viewpub&tid=8&pid=1 from the Cobb County website or this blog and access information coming up next.

Reading- How do we make predictions before and during the reading of stories? How do I identify basic elements between fiction and nonficton? How do I recognize the author's purpose? ELA3r-a-d, ELA3r3-a-d,f,g,i,j,m
Spelling- How do I identify spelling patterns of diphthongs-/oi/ /oy/ /ou/ /ow/ in a variety of texts? Ela3c1
Grammar-How do I locate antonyms and synonyms in sentences? How do I Ela3c1 (a-g)
Math- How do I solve problems using addition and subtraction? What problem solving strategy will help me be successful in solving word problems? M3p3p,b,c,d
Social Studies- How can cardinal and intermediate directions help us locate things? What are the major topographical features of the U.S.? What role has ancient Greece had in shaping how the U.S. is today?SS3g1c,d,a,b
Science- How do I know the difference between rocks and minerals? How do I know the habitats of animals that live in Georgia? S3l1a
I will be assigning the first book report soon. The information will go home on Thursday, Sept. 24th. We will visit the library on Wed. to select a book for this report.
Pictures packets are coming home today. Make-up day is 9/29.
Oct. 3 is movie in the garden. Look for information this coming week.
We have our first Cato visit on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The earth parents are welcome to come to our room and visit. Our visit will be from 11:50-12:50.
Scholastic Book Fair is Oct. 5-9. Mark you calendars and plan to come with your child after school and visit. We will visit as a class this week as well.
Progress Reports went home today if your child has a 1 in any subject area. If you do not receive one, your child is at the moment receiveing 2's or 3's. I will contact you if I have concerns at this time. Report cards will go home on Oct.16th.
We will plan a visit to Tellus Science Museum in March. Infomation will go home later.
Signing off for this week! Have a great weekend!
Draw a pencil in your signature box on the agenda if you read this with your parents.

Four Weeks Down!

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Many thanks to those who were able to come to Open House on Thursday. We missed those who were not able to come! I sent home a packet today with your child of a few things we went over at Open House, if you were unable to attend. Please let me know if you have any questions.
*We have testing on Wed. Thurs. and Fri. of next week. Please make sure your child eats a good breakfast and gets plenty of rest. We will not have snacks until after testing. Thanks to those who will be bringing in items. Please refer to you schedule to see what day you have been assigned.
We have Media Center on Tuesday of next week. I will be assigning book reports after testing. (near the end of Sept.)
Our specials will change on testing days...from 12:30-1:15. Lunch will be the same.
Cato Permission slips were sent home yesterday. Please get that permission returned when you get a chance. We will plan to go to the Tellus Museum in March. We had a unanimous vote of the ones here at open house to proceed with this trip. The other third grade classes also agreed.
I will send out a blog next week about more specific dates coming up. Thanks again to Mrs. Dennis who made the class information sheet for us. Everyone should have a copy. Also, a special thanks to Mrs. Kalinowski for organizing the schedule of Mystery Reader and Helpers. Contact her if you want to be added to the list.
Have a wonderful long weekend! We all need some rest and family time! Thanks for sharing your children with me! Have your child draw a sun if they read the blog with you or alone.

Hope

Welcome to Third Grade!

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Hope everyone is having a great week! I will be updating the Blog weekly. Please have your child check weekly for news in the classroom and special reminders. I usually will have it updated by Thursday. Homework and spelling words will continue to be written in the agenda. Please check this each night and sign or initial. Also, papers will come home each Thursday. Please sign those and send back. I will place a big red check when I have seen your signature and send the papers back. The papers should be sent back by the next Thursday. I appreciate your help with this.

Our Class Schedule
7:15-7:50-Morning Work and Copy Agenda
7:50-8:00- Announcements, Pledge, Attendance
8:00-8:15- Language Arts
8:15-9:00- Special: P.E., Art, Writing Lab, Music
9:00-11:12- Language Arts/Snack/Restroom
11:12-11:42-Lunch/Restroom
11:45-1:00-RAP/Math
1:00-1:20- Recess/Restroom
1:20-2:00- Science/Social Studies/ Health
2:00-2:10- Announcements/Dismissal

Most important announcement this week is Picture Day on Thursday, August 25th! The packets were sent home last Thursday. Every child will have their picture made on this day for the year book. If you wish to purchase pictures, please send the form back with a check on Thursday.

Media Center visit is also Thursday. We will be visiting the media center weekly for checkout and/or a lesson with Mrs. Harp.

Open House for parents is Thursday, Sept. 3-6:30. Please make plans to attend and find out the latest news about Third Grade! We will have more sign ups for helpers and readers.

Labor Day- Sept. 7th- No School-Enjoy the day off!

Sept. 8th-Media Center

Sept. 9 and 10th- COGAT testing
Sept. 14-18th- ITBS- Iowa Test of Basic Skills

The kids are enjoying Science Lab- We have already been Aug. 14 and 25th. Our next visit is Sept. 3.

Many thanks for the supplies sent in over the past few weeks. Your donations are appreciated! We should be set for a while!
If your child read the Blog have them draw a smiley face in the signature box of their agenda.

A Few Reminders

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*Tomorrow is Sport's Day- Wear your favorite team or sport shirt.
*Thanks for returning all library books to the media center. We are 100% turned in!
*A lot of things will go home on Thursday. Send an extra sack just in case of overflow!
Sack lunches will be served on Thursday and Friday.
We have Goldie taken care for the summer. If any other family wants to keep her for a weekend or a week contact the Brian and Griffin's families.
Thursday is Red,White, and Blue Day. Wear these colors or a flag shirt. We will be talking about Memorial Day and have a readers theater that will help us understand it better!
Friday is Spirit Day! Wear red and blue or your favorite Ford shirt!
If you read this Blog write the words, School is Out For Summer!
I will miss you guys! Come see me next year!

A Few Reminders

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*Garden Clean Up at Ford- 8:00-12:00....Please stop by and help if you can!
*May 4th- Evening in the Garden, at Ford -6:00-8:00
*May Muffins- 8:00-9:00. In our classroom!
*Field Day, May 14th (If this date changes I will let you know!)
**If you read these reminders draw a tree in the signature box of your agenda!

Happy Spring!!!!!

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Welcome Back!
It's hard to believe we only have 5 weeks of school left!
Here are some things coming up before we dismiss for summer break!
Spring Fling is Saturday, April 18th from 4:00-8:00 at Ford. See you there!
* CRCT Testing will beginTuesday, April 21. The last day of testing will be April 27. Snack Letter went home this week! Thanks for sharing!
Last Science Lab dates are: April 17th, and 29th. May 11th and 19th.
Book Buddies- May 1st.
Art Awareness with Mrs. Collier: May 13th (Last lesson) We had a wonderful lesson about the artist , Norman Rockwell on Wednesday.
May 15th- Last Book Report Due.
We will visit the Media Center through April. Books will be due by the first week of May. Make sure you are reading your book report book now, so you can work on the report in May.
Dates for Field Day have not been given. I will let you know as soon as I know the dates!
I will update the Blog as new dates come in. Let's continue to get homework completed and agendas signed. Also, papers are still coming home on Thursdays, so show these to your parents and have them sign the appropriate box.
If you read this blog, draw a flower in the signature box of your agenda.

Welocome March!

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Upcoming Events and News From Our Class
*Thanks for supporting our annual Book Fair! I think it was a big success!
* Don't forget to log your reading minutes for the last Book It Due the end of this month, Mar. 31.
* Thanks to all who were able to get to the Talent Show and for those who participated! I was unable to attend because of family obligations, but heard it was great fun!
* Our nest Book Report is Due: April 1st. This is a cube report with a handwritten part as well.
*We have had a wonderful art lesson from Mrs. Collier and Earth Lesson from Mrs. Hogan recently! We appreciate your time to teach our children! The Mystery Readers have also been fun! Thanks to the parents who have been able to come in and read to the kids on Friday!
*The Tellus Museum trip was exciting and fun for the kids. We visited the fossil area of the museum and learned a lot! The kids brought home rubbings, and real fossils they dug up at the museum! I think everyone brought home a souvenir from the museum! It was fun to see what they picked out!
*St Patrick's Day, March 17th we will be wearing green and writing in green all day! The kids can bring in a green snack to share with the class.
* Report Cards go home on March 19th.
*Cato Environmental Center trip on March 31st. I will send out reminders later about this upcoming trip!
*Egg Rotation Centers for all of third grade on Friday, April 3.
*Don't Forget! Spring Break is April 6-10. Relax and enjoy time with family!
*We have started the Milkshake rotation over for the remainder of the year! We do need to think ahead for the summer. If anyone is interested in keeping Milkshake over the summer or for part of the break....Several families could share her...and then bring her back to the classroom in August! Let me know ASAP if you are interested!
*We are practicing the CRCT through the Buckle Down books I showed you all at conference. We will continue working through these books in March and April. The kids are doing well and asking lots of questions!
*Have a wonderful week and enjoy the pretty weather while it lasts! I can't wait for spring!!!!

Happy Heart Month

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We are almost half way through the month, but with the busy weeks and activities there is no doubt as to where the time goes! Boys and Girls, you have been working so hard in class and at home on projects. I'm so proud of each one of you and the efforts that have gone into these activities. Your Biography interviews and desk tops were amazing!!! We have two more book reports and one more poem to memorize. In reading we will do a few readers theater and assign parts. I know you will enjoy this!
Here are a few reminders for the remainder of the month......

* Curriculum Night is at Ford this Thursday, 6:30 with dinner before.
* Valentine Exchange on Friday, Feb. 13. Don't for get your friends and book buddies!
*Our next Science Lab is Feb. 20./ Recipe Presentations are due on the 20th, also!
*Six Hour Reading for Six Flags is due Feb. 20th. Don't forget to send in your paper with minutes and initial by parents. Also, Book It forms are due on Feb. 28th.
*Tellus Museum Field Trip is on Feb. 24th. We will leave at 9:00 and return around 1:30.
*Talent Show at Harrison HS on Feb. 26 at 6:00. Come out and support your classmates!
**The Bookfair is March 2-6th. We will preview on Mar. 2. Please come out with your parents and find a good book!
*Mar. 3- This is our last Early Relase for the year. Kids will be dismissed at 12:15.
If you read this BLOG draw a heart on the signature box of your agenda.
*Hope you are having a great week!

Welcome January

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Happy New Year!
It was good to see all of the kids back at school last week! I can't believe we are already in the third nine weeks. Time is flying, but we are moving along and the great thing about this part of the year is we are into the routines of agenda, homework, and schedules.
Here are some things coming up, and as always if you have any questions
e-mail...that is the quickest way to get an immediate response or a note in the agenda!
Our first day of Science Lab will be January 14th. Mrs. Belmonte is ready to start teaching your kids! They had the orientation last Friday! The kids met her class pet, too!
No school on the Jan. 19.-Martin Luther King's Day
Inauguration of our New President is on Tues., Jan. 20/We will watch this at school.
Ford Dance at Allatoona HS from 6:00-8:00- Hope to see you there!
Conference Week- Jan- 26-29. Check your day and time and be prepared to hear great things! We will have early release during this entire week...12:15.
Kick off for Six Flags 6 Hour Reading was Monday, Jan. 12...this will go through Feb. 20. Please turn these in as soon as you complete the reading!
Book It forms will be available to kids at the end of each month until March. You are already reading, so take a minute to record it and you can have a free pizza each month.
Biography Report and Desk Top are Due: Feb. 6th. I think everyone has a book!
Let me know if you have any questions!
Next Early Release is February 4th- 12:15- This is Hat Day too!
Curriculum Night at Ford is Feb 12th...6:30-8:00
Jump Rope For Heart will be Feb. 6th in the gym during your child's specials.
Valentine's Day is Feb 14th, which is a Saturday....We will celebrate in our room on Feb. 13., by exchanging valentines and having a light snack! We will also get with our Book Buddies on this day too!
Stay warm! If you read this Blog draw a snowflake or snowman in your agenda.

Welcome January

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Welcome January!

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Welcome December and the Coming New Year

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Reminders for December and the New Year

Dec. 12- Book Report Due...Be prepared to share.
Dec. 16- Geometry Projects Due.
Dec. 19- Class Party and Book Exchange. Bring wrapped books in next week/ Book Buddies today
Dec. 22- Jan 5- Christmas Holidays
Jan. 6- Book It Forms Due and Reading Log for the second quarter.
Jan. 26-29- Conference Schedule-Letters went home about specific days and times if you need a request. Siblings will be scheduled together.

Please practice multiplication facts! Everyone has a set of flash cards we made in class. Also, read daily. We will go to the library for check out Thursday.

The Science Lab will be up and running after the break. It will be added to our daily rotation. Thanks to all who supported the Boosterthon! The children will really enjoy this part of the schedule....and there will be lots of learning taking place! Who knows we may have a doctor or pharmacist in the making.....

A BIG THANK YOU to the parents who are coming in to do a craft withthe kids. If you still want to come in let me know ASAP....the days are going by fast!

Milkshake's Plans for the holiday. I will put the names in a drawing to take Milkshake home for the break. The plan is one child will take her home for a week and then swap and let the other child keep her and bring her back to school. I will provide food and some bedding. Remember bottled water for her drinking pleasure. If you want to be put in the drawing send me an e-mail or write a note in the agenda.

Hope everyone has a restful holiday with their family and friends! I'm looking forward to a New Year of learning with the kids and to really move forward with good behavior, and a focus on the curriculum.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!!! 2009...Here we come!!!!

If you read this blog, draw a candy cane in your signature box of the agenda! Thanks!!!

Red Ribbon Week-October 20-24

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Red Ribbon Week! Check your child's agenda each night to see what to wear for the next day! Everyone received a red bracelet on Monday to wear all week to remind them not to take drugs! Today was crazy sock and slipper day...Sock it to Drugs! Tomorrow is mix and match clothes...Don't get mixed up in drugs! We will be doing a health lesson on Friday about Choosing healthy alternatives to drugs.

*Don't forget to send in school supplies for the class we have adopted at Brown Elementary. Thanks for the donations so far!

* We have visit planned with our Book Buddies this Friday! We will be interviewing them and giving them a picture. I have those ready to give the kids.

*Thanks for all of the reading you are doing! Don't forget to record reading for Stampede to Read, Book It, and Reading Log. Please send the first quarter one in....it is yellow in color.

*I will be sending a Book Order home next Thursday if anyone missed out on the book fair or the last book order. I will collect orders the following week.

*I hope everyone is reading their "Mystery Book" for the report due November 7th.
Get organized! I can't wait to see your creations. Also, plan to present it to the class!

If you and your parents read over this blog, write...SAY NO TO DRUGS in red on the social studies or science box.
Have a great day!

Welcome Fall

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Hope everyone has been able to get out and enjoy this beautiful weather. I love this time of year! Thanks to all of the children for a great week of testing. You all got so into the routine, I think we could have gone on another week! Parents, you should be very proud of your kids!
There are a lot of things happening at Ford and in the classroom this month. Here are a few happenings!
I look forward to hearing the poetry shares Thursday and Friday. Thanks for all of the hard work you put into practicing and being prepared to present.
Book It began on Oct. 1st. Read 400minutes for the month of Oct and earn a pizza coupon and a chance for a prize at the end of the year.
Oct. 4- Movie Night on the lawn at Ford. 6:30 are raffles, karaoke, etc. The movie will begin around 7:45.
Oct. 6-10- Scholastic Book Fair at Ford. Please visit if you get a chance.
We will preview on Oct. 6th.
Art Awareness with Mrs. Collier is Oct. 8th/ Mystery Reader-Oct. 10th
Oct. 13- Environmental Field Trip to Cato Environmental Center in Austell. Our Earth Mom is invited to go with us!
Oct. 15- Early Release/ Hat Day- Pay $1 to support Relay for Life
Oct. 17- First Report Card/ Mystery Reader/ Oct. 24th and Oct. 31- Mystery Readers
Oct. 31- Happy Halloween!
If you read this Blog draw and color an orange smiley face in the signature box.

Selected News for September

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We are in full swing with testing in our class! Thank you for your patience today, while we gave directions and got everything organized. We will be testing through next week, so come to school rested, fed, and ready to do your best! Homework will be less, but you will be expected to read and practice your poem. Thanks for helping us out with snacks next week. This gives us something to look forward to!

We have great writers and artists in our class! I hope you will take advantage of using these talents in the Reflections contests. Information went home Monday. This year's theme is ...WOW! Make sure your form is filled out and completed entries are due: Oct. 1.

I know Milkshake is looking forward to going to a new home this weekend. Rembember, if you want to take her home over the weekend, I need a note or e-mail letting me know it is o.k. You will need to be a car rider on that Friday.

Our next unit in math is Multiplication. We will be making flash cards in a few weeks. If you have anything at home to practice your facts, please start working on them. It's never too early!

Book Reports assignments will begin in October. Be looking for a good fictional book to do your first report on. I will give the assignment sometime soon after the poetry share.

Please make reading a part of your day everyday! We visit the Media Center once a week. I also don't mind you using my chapter books in the class. Just make sure you return it when you are finished!

I know you are enjoying your time with Mrs. Birkbeck in Science. She has the same expectations as I do! Go in to class prepared and stay focused, so you can learn about Rocks and Mineral.

Fall is in the air! Look around you and see if you can find a leaf that is changing color. The world is beautiful this time of year!

Draw a leaf in the signature box of your agenda for a treat. Show it to me by Friday!

It's Been a Great Start! Welcome 2008-09 Third Graders

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It's hard to believe we are finishing week three of school and getting ready for a holiday! I've enjoyed getting to know my new class, and I am excited about the new school year!
Here are a few reminders of things coming up in class!

*Please return permission slips and donations for the following upcoming field trips...
Cato Environmental Center-The $23 covers 5 field trips and buses for two out of school.
Performing Arts- Cost of $14. I have to have a permission slip from your child to attend. Please get these in as soon as possible. Thanks!
*We go the media center every week. Please keep up with books from our media center. Your child can go on line from home and look up books. The web site is on a sticker in the front of their agendas.
*Homework is daily. Please check your child's agenda for assignments to be completed and other items that may need your signature or need your assistance and be returned. Please sign your child's agenda daily. Papers go home every Thursday. Please sign and return the whole packet, then I will put a big red check on it and send it back. You will keep the packet at home, when you see the red check on the papers.
*Early Dimissal is Sept 16. Your child will be coming hom 2 hours earlier that day. (12:10)
* COGAT and ITBS testing will be Sept 7-26...this includes make-ups, etc.
These are very important tests! Please make sure your child is here on those days!
If you have any questions, please contact me through e-mail...if we need to talk, let me know and I will call you! juliana.barnett@cobbk12.org
If you and your parents read this BLOG then draw a SUN in your Monday, Sept.1 agenda.
Have a great weekend! I will see you on Tuesday! Miss you!
Mrs. Barnett

One More Week to Go!

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Updates and Reminders
* We had a great Field Day yesterday! Thanks for those that were able to come out and help and support the kids on this special day.
* Homework- We will still have homework through Wednesday. Please continue to check your child's agenda daily.
* Have your child bring a sack for Thursday to take home desk and cubby items. They are not supposed to bring anything to school on Friday. We will count text books next week , so make sure your child has those returned to school by Monday. Thanks!C
* We will have special days Monday through Friday next week. Your child will have it written in their agenda, so they won't miss out on the fun! Monday will be something we will do in class....
* Our last Book Buddy time is Monday. If your child wants to make a card for their book buddy and bring it they can!
* Thursday, May 22 is our Sundae Party to celebrate our multiplication winners and to enjoy the ending of a great third grade year! We will begin at 1:00. Contact Mrs. Lundeberg if you have any questions or can help in any way!
* I will give the children my address if they want to write me a letter over the summer or send me a postcard from a vacation site! I would love to hear from everyone!
*If you read this blog, write 4th Grade Here I Come in the Social Studies or Science box of your agenda!

One More Week to Go!

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Spring is in the Air!

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* We have had a great start with testing this week! Thanks to the parents for doing the practice tests at home. Four more days to go! Thanks for the great snacks and surpises that are coming in! We really look forward to snack after testing!
We celebrated Earth Day Tuesday by wearing green and blue. Our class wrote pledges and made Earth critters. I shared a neat book called Earth Day Birthday with the class. It was written like The Twelve Days of Christmas. We shared ways we can clean up our Earth and recycle. Our classs will be picking up trash as an activity to help the Earth.
*The Spring Fling was a big success! It was so good to see so many kids from our class there! It was a great day! Thanks to all who helped and donated time and items for the basket.
The next big event at our school is Evening in the Garden. There will be an Art Sale that night of all of the kid's art work!
*Please continue to check your child's agenda, sign it, and sign the papers sent home on Thursday. I will return them with a check on them. Thanks to all who are making the effort to do this.
I am looking forward to seeing and hearing your last book report on May 1st. If you need 4x6 cards or yarn let me know!
* Milkshake has a home for the summer! Josh will keep him over the summer months. I will have him back in the room when school begins, so you will have to come by and visit her! If anyone wants her for the weekend before school ends, let me know so we can plan for it.
If you read this blog write, "Go Braves!" in the signature square of your agenda! Have a great day and night! See you in class!

Welcome Spring!

2008-04-02T17:31:00.003-04:00

A Few Updates:
We are all looking forward to spring break! Let's continue to remember our hallway rules and lunch and bathroom manners. I expect everyone to be examples as we move through each day together! Thanks for everyone working together to be positive and focused these last weeks of school!
Everyone has a book for the next book report, which is due May 1st. If you need cards or yarn please ask. I will be glad to supply!
CRCT testing will be taking place on April 23rd. If you have extra #2 pencils you are willing to donate, please send them in ASAP! Thanks!
We had a beautiful day for our Friday field trip to the Root House and Marietta History Museum. The kids were well behaved and I know learned a lot! We had a nice lunch on the square afterwards!
Spring Fling is April 19th. from 4:00-8:00. If you have not helped out with this event, please send your money in an envelope addressed to Mrs. Lundeberg. This is a major fundraiser for our school. I hope to see everyone there!
Have a wonderful spring break , April 7-11. I look forward to seeing everyone back on April 14 ready to finish out the year!
If you read this BLOG, draw a flower on your signature square of your agenda!

Welcome March!!!

2008-03-10T10:52:00.003-04:00

A Few Reminders ......
Registration forms for next year were sent home on Friday. Please fill those out and return by March 21, even if you know you are moving to another school or out of the area. I have to receive one back from everyone! Thanks ahead for getting these filled out and returned!
March 14th is Bingo Night at Ford...from 6:30-8:00. This is a fun night! I hope you can join us!
St. Patrick's Day is next Thursday, March 17. Bring a "green" snack to share and don't forget to wear GREEN!
Please wear a sport related outfit or shirt tomorrow for our class picture. We are including this in our Kids are Authors Too book. We will be sending it in this week. The children are really working hard! I'm very proud of their efforts! Way to Go Mrs. Barnett's Class- 2008!
This is the last week of the 9 weeks! Report cards go home on March 2oth! Let me know if you have any questions or concerns! Biography Reports and Desk Tops are due on March 20th also!
Spring Break is close! Hang in there!!!!!
If you read this Blog draw a sun on your agenda!

Snow at Ford

2008-02-27T16:38:00.003-05:00

Today was one of our coldest days yet! We enjoyed seeing the snow this morning. We took black paper out and caught snowflakes while it was snowing. It was so cool to see the different shapes. We read a book last week called Snowflake Bentley. He actually tried to save snowflakes and photographed them....over the years he was able to photograph enough to make a book. It was fun observing the snowflakes before they melted!!!
Book Fair is coming up next week! A schedule was sent home this week. Please come by and visit and check out the new books!
We have Early Release Tuesday, Mar. 4th. Dismissal 12:10.
Lunch time for March 3rd and 5th will be 11:21, because of Fire Safety in 4th Grade.
Endangered SpeciesProgram is March 12.
March 17- St. Patrick's Day- Book Buddies
Biography Blab Reports Due: March 20
Root House Field Trip- March 28th
Hang in there......Spring is on it's way!!!!!!!
If you read this blog put a smiley face in your agenda

Greetings From Mrs. Barnett

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Happy Valentine's Day!!!! Hope everyone had a great day. the season of winter is stil here! Please dress warm on these cold days! We have had a busy week! I have really felt appreciated thsi week! It started out with a big chocolate chip cookie that said, "We Love Mrs. Barnett". M&M's arrived on Tuesday of assorted colors...lots of blue! Wednesday, I received precious cards from all of the children! I loved looking at the pictures and reading the notes...They made me smile and warmed my heart! Of course today beautiful flowers and balloons arrived from my wonderful third grade class! I have also received specail cards and candy today, too! I appreciate all of your thoughtfulness! I hoep you all had a great day too!!!! Please check out the news letter this week. There are some new dates to write down! One important one is the year book ordrs have been extended! The new date is Feb. 22. If you need an orderform let me know! The cost is $28.00. Biography Books were selected this week for our next book project. The information will come home today. I have some samples in class. We will talk about this in class, as well. I fyou have any questions. please let me know! If you read this put a heart in the signature bos. See you on Friday!!!

Love, Mrs. Barnett

New Reminders and a Few Old

2008-01-29T14:21:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone!
It's been a busy week with conferences! Thanks to all who came out for conferences. It was so nice catching up and going over your child's progress so far. Please continue to review facts and read every night. Jump Rope For Heart money needs to be turned in by Fri., Feb. 1st.

Here are a few reminders of things coming up!
1. Book Buddies and hot chocolate...books of course!- Thurs. Jan. 31
2. Picture Day....Tuesday-Feb. 5- Envelopes will go home tomorrow! Class picture will be on this day as well. Individuals will only be made if you prepay on the day of the pictures
3. Early Release-12:10- Feb. 6
4. Curriculum Night and Dinner- 5:30-Feb. 7
5. Book Report due- Feb. 8
6. Valentine's Day
7. Last Day to Order a Year Book- Fri. Feb. 15
8. No School-Feb. 18th and 19th.
9. Last Day to turn in Six Flags Reading Forms- Feb 22
10. Feb. 22- Ford School Musical Dance at Durham

If you read these reminder draw a heart in the signature box.
See you tomorrow!!!! Mrs. B

Important Information

2008-01-17T16:06:00.002-05:00

Thanks for all of the responses for the conferences. I think we are good to go!

1. Please check your child's book bag tonight. I have some important items you all need to see!
*Jump Rope For Heart information
* Six Flags Six Hour Reading Form
* One Hundredth Day of School Snack- Wed., Jan. 23rd
* Of course my "Newsy" Newsletter
* Send back the High Touch High Tech Permission slips if you have not already done so!

3. After looking over the papers, please send them back ASAP and I will check and send back
to you. I have been missing several sets.
4. Hope you all were able to get out and enjoy the snow! It was beautiful last night!!!! Too bad
we didn't get to stay home and enjoy it!
5. If you want to take Milkshake home for the weekend let me know. Josh D. will take her
home tomorrow and Ben will take her next Friday. Just put a note in your child's agenda or
e-mail me!
If you reminded your parents of these things and gave them the papers from today, draw a snowflake in the corner of the signature box of your agenda. See you tomorrow!!!!! Friday group bring a Pop for activity. (Don't forget, and bring books!!)
Happy Thursday!
Mrs. B

2008-01-17T16:06:00.001-05:00

Happy New Year

2008-01-09T11:03:00.000-05:00

Welcome Back Third Graders-2008

Hope you all had a relaxing time off with your families and friends! Here are a few reminders for this month.

1. Conference forms went home yesterday. Jan.8th. Thanks for those who have brought them back. Please check your calendars and get them back to me ASAP so I can get things scheduled.
2. Online CRCT practice sheet also went home yesterday. This sheet has the web site and your child's password on it. Let me know if it doesn't work or if you have any problems!
3. The children will be going to the library on Friday. The next book report will be Feb. 8th.
4. Jan 17 is the Skull Study at Ford. This is connected with the environmental park studies we are doing. They will come to us this time!
5. The children will be choosing another poem to memorize soon. We will share these poems on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14.
6. We will see our Book Buddies for hot chocolate on February 1st.
7. Let me know if you would like Milkshake to join you for the weekend. I will be making out a schedule soon. We have the next two weekends booked.
If you read this Blog write 2008 in the Thursday box. Practice those facts and spend some quality time reading this week!!!!
Happy New Year to My Wonderful Third Graders!!!!!!

Last Minute Reminders Fro Friday, Dec. 21st

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** Don't forget to bring in your Season Full of Math tomorrow. Check it over tonight!
**If you have received any greeting cards this week, write down the states or countries where they came from, so we can add it to our map. Don't Forget!!!
**Bring in your wrapped book for the book exchange tomorrow. We want everyone to participate.
**Tomorrow will be the last day for the ice cream multiplication test to count towards Dairy Queen. We will continue taking tests after the break. Please continue to practice multiplication facts over the break! We will be competing against other classes in February and March.
**Have a wonderful holiday break with your family. Have fun and be safe! I want to see all of you in 2008! I will miss you over the break! Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!!! Happy New Year!!!!!!!!
If you read this Blog draw a small candle in the corner of the signature box.

A Few More Reminders

2007-12-07T12:11:00.000-05:00

Hi Wonderful Class,
*Don't forget to bring in your Christmas card envelopes or write down the place the cards came from. We are putting stickers on the map and are keeping up with where our cards are coming from.
*Bring in the $1.50 for the parent gift we will be making in class. Help out around the house to earn the money! Thanks! About half of the class has brought in their money.
Have a great weekend! See you on Monday!
Draw a present in the corner of the Monday agenda box if you read this entry!

Welcome December!

2007-12-06T14:58:00.000-05:00

*Make sure Mom and Dad see your Newletter. There are some very important dates and information on it.
*Show your parents your papers and all of the items you received in class today!
*Geometry Quilt information went home today. The project is due, Dec. 20th. We will be working on a booklet in class tomorrow that will contain all of the sumbols. You will be taking it home to use to complete your quilt. It needs to be your drawings and coloring. Also, don't forget to label the drawings!
*Book Reports are due tomorrow, Dec. 7th. Be prepared to share your report! Thanks for your efforts on this report!
***If you read this e-mail draw a candy cane in the signature box of your agenda! Have a great night! Stay warm!!!!!
Until next time.
Mrs. Barnett

Last Blog of November!

2007-11-29T15:46:00.001-05:00

Don't Forget To...
1. Do your homework.
2. Clean out your bookbag and pockets of your agenda.
3. Get your parents to sign your agenda.
4. Show your parents your papers and have them sign them....Return them soon!
5. Practice your multiplication facts.
6. Read at least 15 minutes tonight....and everynight!
7. Check with your parents and see if you can take the hamster home. Read on previous blogs for more information!
8. Work on your book report. Due: Dec. 7th.
9. Choose a link to try... located on the right of this blog.

Thanks for reading the blog for today! If you read this write a division symbol in the signature box of your agenda. Hi, Max!

Reminders for Things Coming Up

2007-11-28T17:09:00.000-05:00

1. Book Report Due: Dec. 7- Please proofread for spelling or punctuation errors. Always turn in your best!
2. Vulcan Field Trip- Dec. 11- We will leave at 9:00 and return around 1:00. If you are bringing a lunch make sure it is in a sack. We will be served a snack while we are there. Mr. Korsch and Mrs. Fields will go on the trip with us this time. Thanks ahead for your time!
3. Book Exchange- A note will go home on Thursday about a book exchange for our Christmas Party on Dec. 21. Please wait until that week to send in your books! Thanks! The time of the party is 12:30 to 1:30.
4. If you are interested in taking Milkshake home for the weekend, let me know ASAP. Your child will need to be a car-rider that day. She is in a easy carrying container, and has food, a water bottle, and a ball. She will go home on Friday and be returned on Monday. Depending on the response...I will make up a calendar and make sure everyone that wants to take her home gets a turn before the end of the year. Some may get to take her home more than once...it will depend on how many volunteers we have!
If you read this entry, draw a smiley face in the corner of the signature box of your agenda. Have great night!!! Hey, Matthew!

Welcome Back! Four Weeks to go!

2007-11-26T15:03:00.000-05:00

We had a rainy day to start our four weeks, but we got through it! The children were real troopers! We are so thankful for the rain! Hope you and your family had a nice Thanksgiving and break! It was good to see everyone today! Thanks for getting your kids to school. Mrs. Lundeberg sent a mystery reader and helper schedule out today. She will need some helpers for our holiday party in December.
I'm proud of the hard work the kids did today! We are finishing up a leaf project we started before the break and some stitching of Cherokee symbols. Please practice multiplication facts every chance you can this week! The kids are really moving along! I can tell the ones that have been practicing!
If you read this today.....write a "B" in the corner of signature box of your agenda...See you tomorrow! Thanks for reading my BLOG! Please check it during the week! You never know what I will have in it for you to read!!!!

2007-11-14T19:35:00.000-05:00

Newsletter for November 19-20

*We will have Popcorn Day on Monday. We will be using math, English, and reading skills to enhance this special day. Of course we will use our senses and taste popcorn and decide which one is our favorite!
*Tuesday we are having Doughnuts with our Dads! We will begin around 8:10 and finish close to 9:00. The children will share stories about their Dads. We are thankful for you guys!
*We will have a special time with our Book Buddies later that morning. A drawing and a story will be shared with Mrs. Beckett's class. We are thankful for our Book Buddies!
*These two days we will do several "Thanksgiving Writings" and I will share special stories about Thanksgiving...fiction and nonfiction.
*Our new class pet is a hamster! We named her this week. Her name is Milkshake! She is visiting with Mrs. Barnett this weekend! After you guys left on Friday...she looked kind of lonely, so I decided to take her home. She is resting comfortably!

Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family! We will be traveling to S.C. I am thankful for each one of you.....my wonderful 2007-08 Class!! See you back on Nov. 26! Be ready to focus and enjoy these last four weeks of school in 2007!

What's Happening in Mrs. Barnett's Class

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Upcoming Events in November

Nov. 13- MediaCenter
Ford Night at Barnes and Noble- Mrs. Barnett will be reading at between
6:30-7:30. Come see me!!! You will receive a Homework Pass if you come!
Nov. 14- Program on Water Conservation
Nov. 15- Guidance Lesson/Thanksgiving Feast-11:45-12:15
Nov. 16- Mystery Reader
Nov. 20- Doughnuts for Dads- 8:10-9:00
Nov. 21-23- Thanksgiving Holidays
Subject Areas

Reading-
We are reading Ahyoka in class. This is a wonderful book about the Cherokee Nation, which features Sequoyah and his daughter Ahyoka. We will read the book in class and answer comprehension questions after each chapter. After reading the book the children will make a book wheel and illustrate their favorite parts.

Math-
We made multiplication flash cards in class. Please practice daily with your child. We are taking 3o second tests in class every week. Your child is taking tests on the level that they are working on. We will be competing with other classes and playing games in our own class to reinforce this very important multiplication skill.

Social Studies-
We are studying the Creeks and Cherokees in class. The story Ahyoka is being read to reinforce the facts about the Cherokees. A book about the Creeks is also being read to learn about this Native American tribe. The class will make flip booklets to illustrate and record information about the Creek and Cherokee Nation.

Science-
Types of soils will be covered in class by Mrs. Birkbeck. Mrs. Robinson did a lesson on soils as an Earth Lesson. We are observing seeds planted in three types of soils. We had a sprout this week.

English-
We are finishing up lessons on singular and plural possessive nouns. It will take lots of practice to get better at this skill. Please go over anything sent home.

We will be working on dictionary skills after Thanksgiving break.

Writing-
We continue to write everyday, whether it's a journal entry or working it in through a story we have read. Since fall is so evident around us we read a book about falling leaves. We had a great discussion about chlorophyll being on the leaves to give them the green color...and how the weather changes the leave to the pretty colors that we seek outside. We did a power writing together and then the kids did one on their own. After they did their writing...they traced leaves and colored them. Later they cut them out and we painted the leaves with chlorophyll (green paint). After the painting the kids scraped the paint off the leaves to see the beautiful color underneath. It was a cool project. which produced great results!!

Spelling-
We continue to have core and review words every week . The paragraph and dictation is every Friday using the week's core and review words.

Classroom News
Thanksgiving Dinner will be November 15- 11:15- 12:15. Please send in the reservation forms ASAP. We will be eating in our rooms on Nov. 13th and 14th.

Please mark your calendars for Doughnuts for Dad on Nov.20th at 8:10. We would love to have the Dads join us. Don't forget the special item to bring in. Please have this item in by Friday...Nov. 16th.

Vulcan permission slips for Dec. 11th are still coming in. Please check your child's notebook to make sure the permission slip has been sent back. I need one parent to go on this trip. Please let me know if you are interested. We will be gone from 9:00 until 1:00.