Third Grade Tracks, April 4th-8th

Wow! What a fun-filled week with our field trip to Natural  Bridge Caverns.  I think everyone has a story that they will want to share with their family. WATCH out, I think they are going to want you to take them back there again for other fun activities!  🙂 Everyone is working hard and I am very proud of the work they are each doing.  Everyday, I see so many more students reaching for the “stars”.  So proud of them! Here are a few upcoming events you may want to note: April 5th-PTA meeting @ 6:00, come early and go through the Asthma Obstacle April 6th- Bike Rodeo April 9th- Huebner 5-k Fun Run April 12th- Author visit, information will come home soon Click on Classroom News to read about all the great events coming up in Third Grade!  I hope everyone has a beautiful weekend! Cordially, Mrs....

Third Grade Tracks, March 28th

Welcome back to the last 9-weeks of your child’s 3rd grade year!  It has been a fast and furious, fun-filled week.  I am so proud of everyone and the hard work they have shown this week.  We have been learning about personal finance and economics.  I am amazed how much the students understand supply and demand, making an income, saving and spending.  They are really fired up and ready to learn these important personal finance situations.  It’s a lot of information but with “Go Noodle”, we have been able to give our brains a break every so often. Here are some upcoming dates and events to remember: Report Cards go home March 24th.  Don’t forget to sign and return the envelope March 31st- Field Trip, information will come home early next week to inform you of what your child will need. NOTE:  every child will carry a backpack with their lunch and activities to use during the field trip April 6th-  Bike Rodeo April 9th- Fiesta 5k Fun Run, click on the link found in the SMORE Click on Classroom News to find out the skills for the week of March 28th, Habit of the Week, and upcoming homework.  Please don’t hesitate to let me know if you have any further questions. Enjoy the 3-day weekend! Cordially, Mrs....

Third Grade Tracks, March 21st

Good morning! Wow, we have made it, the 3rd 9-weeks is officially done today.  This 9-weeks we have worked hard, made some great goals, and shared with parents the great things we are doing.  Now it is on to the 4th 9-weeks!  After spring break, it will be time to hit the skills hard, use our strategies and prepare for our first STAAR test.  We are going to do awesome at all of the above things! Here are a few highlights from the Third Grade Tracks for March 21st: Students need to go to the front office in the mornings for a tardy slip, when coming in after the 7:40 bell. Report Cards will be distributed March 24th Kite day has been rescheduled for  March 24th @ 9:40-10:30.  All kites that were purchased will be kept at school for this fun event! March 31st- Field Trip to the Natural Bridge Caverns.  Thank you to those who will be chaperoning.  More information coming home after spring break. Bike Rodeo- rescheduled for April 6th Click on Classroom News to find out the skills for the week of March 21st, Habit of the Week, and upcoming homework.  Please don’t hesitate to let me know if you have any further questions. Have a wonderful spring break! Be ready to hit the books hard when we return! Cordially, Mrs....

Third Grade Tracks, March 7th-11th

We are one week away from the end of the 3rd 9-weeks!  I can’t believe how quickly time has gone.  This week the students have been excited to be logging reading minutes for the Iditaread.  If your child hasn’t talked to you about the Iditaread, be sure to ask them. We are following Musher Mitch Seavey- you can visit the website @ http://iditarod.com/.  The students have had fun learning about the Iditarod race and will get to celebrate with the movie BALTO on Friday, March 11th. Here are some other important dates and information of upcoming events: Information went home for parents wishing to volunteer on the field trip, March 31st.  Please be sure to return the form as soon as you can if you plan to attend. Binders:  Please be sure to check the binders this weekend for any work that your child wishes to re-do.  Also, check parent portal for updated grades and missing assignments.  I will send binders again on Monday with updated grades and work.  All work needs to be turned in by Thursday, March 10th. READ-in :  We will have a read-in on Thursday, March 10th. Students may bring their blanket and favorite books to relax and enjoy some reading time. Don’t forget to visit classroom news to review the SMORE and upcoming 3rd grade events. I hope that everyone has a wonderful weekend! Enjoy the beautiful weather! Cordially, Mrs....