December's News

The month of December has been a bit busy for the students and myself. The students had a great Christmas concert and have been busy making gifts for their parents as well as trying to fit in all the regular subjects that we do everyday. We will be going to a play put on by Ms. Hagen's class, a storybook reader, and making snowmen for the front showcase next week. We will also be having our Christmas party next Tuesday. The students can bring in board games if they have one they want to share.
 Our next spelling test will be on January 9th.
Week 14
admitting
occurred
arguing
huddled
followed
appeared
existing
repeated

I didn't include pictures this time because my camera does not seem to be working. Hopefully I can get this working for January.
Have a safe and relaxing break!

Week 12

In our science class we studied our soil. We determined if our soil was sandy, loam, or clay.

  Mrs. Haglin came and did a virtual fieldtrip to the Ozarks on the Ipads. This was a great experience for the students!

NO Spelling Test Thanksgiving Week!

Week 10 & 11

Students learned about the Battle of the Books. Over half of the class is signed up at this time. Way to Go Third Graders!!

The River City Readers came and shared some stories with the students. It is always great to see people of all ages excited to share their love of reading!

We had a Club's Choice presentation this week. This is the one big fundraiser we do each year. The money we earn goes to add extra things to our school and playground. Thanks for supporting this fundraiser.

Football and Volleyball are State Bound

Congratulations to our sports teams that made it to state!! Mr. Ronnenberg has written a post on his blog with more information.

http://ronnenbergblog.blogspot.com/

Week 8 & 9

We had a fun Halloween party with treats, costumes, and musical chairs.

The students finished their unit on electricity creating flashlights from a paper tube, wire, light bulb,masking tape, and a cell. They were amazed to see their flashlights light up. They now understand an open and closed circuit.

The boys dressed in their costumes.

The third graders also had vision and hearing screening last week. We also celebrated Unity Day by wearing orange.

Spelling Words Week 8
knives
scarves
hooves
women
teeth
geese
salmon
scissors

Week 6 & 7

 A third grade student did a science experiment at home and shared it with us. This is Alan making Gak.

  We are studying electricity. The students were given a wire, a bulb and a battery. They had to try many different ways to light the light bulb. So Fun!

The students are reading Time For Kids. This is a magazine we read and learn about current events.

Wright Hennepin Cooperative Electric came and demonstrated where electricity comes from. They also demonstrated what we need to do to be safe when we are around electricity.

Spelling Words  Week 6

throw

threw

know

knew

write

wrote

sleep

slept

Week 4 & 5

 We learned about bus safety last week. The students  enjoyed practicing for an emergency exit.

We did a science experiment and learned about expanding and contracting. They had to make a booklet and explain what happened during the experiment.

After the first month of school, the students are excited to start reading chapter books.  They select two chapter books and add them to their book boxes.

Our first art project is displayed in the front entrance. Stop by and check out our artists.

Week 3

 We had our first Storybook Reader this week. Marie Mavencamp is a volunteer Storybook Reader and does a wonderful job reading to our students. Ask your child who Molly Lou Melon is. 

 We finished our first art project and displayed them above our locker. Stop in and see your child's art work. The theme for this project is titled - Remember... What's different about You can also be what is GREAT about You!

 We spent two mornings working on our reading and math NWEA's. The students tried hard. 

 Friday Fun!! The students earn 20 minutes on Friday afternoon if they practice their Irish Pride during the week. They also won the Golden Dust Pan for having the cleanest classroom in the primary hall.

Firsts

 Friday our third graders started technology.

 

 We also talked with Officer Fox, Mrs. Harlan and Mrs. Weninger about rules and things we need to know from our handbook.

Another first was having art taught by our helper Mrs. Haglin. She is volunteering to help us teach our third grade art.

1st Day of School

Our first day of third grade was great! We explored our classroom and talked about Irish Pride - Being Respectful, Ready, and Responsible.

A highlight of our day was helping to prepare the school garden. Our job was to help fill the new raised gardens. We learned that the rain from the weekend compacted our soil which made it a bit hard to work with but still had fun and we will try again later this week.

Thanks for coming to open house!

It was great getting to connect with each of my students last night. I am very excited for the upcoming school year!