Don't forget that we are generating those deep FEELING-FILLED ideas. I'm not mentioning names, but you know who I'm thinking of...We are adding to those heart maps tomorrow!

Also, don't forget your extra special award for your classmate (as you know, it's due Friday)! I'm excited to see what you came up with!

I know today was a lot of rush, rush, rushing! I promise you will get used to the fast pace of third grade. You are all awesome, and I'm proud of your hard work!

I am so excited that you are in my class! Share with us anything about your goals or hopes for the year or how much fun you had at Meet the Teacher!!

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Parents:

Thank you so much for sharing your child with me this year! I cannot wait to work with all my 24 students! Please feel free to explore the blog and let me know if you have any questions (you are welcome to post a comment!).

Please make sure to return the forms requested on Monday and keep that purple schedule handy!

What are some ways fruits and vegetables help our internal and external organs?

As our Honus and Me baseball unit comes to a close, we wanted to share some cool baseball facts we've uncovered. We can't wait to tour the Ranger Ballpark!

Okay smart ones...I can finally think of something that Mrs. Jones knows that you don't....

Did you know that Mrs. Jones is going to have a baby boy in September? That's right! A brother for Graham! Now she just needs help picking out a name...

Our class participated in Cosmic Capers today from Hi Tech, Hi Touch. Science Stan helped us launch a rocket, feel gyroscopic force, and much more! Students, what was your favorite investigation? What did you learn?

Online Ordering Information
Web address: scholastic.com/bookclubs
Class Activation Code: H6D2D

Dear Parents,

Now it’s easier than ever to find the perfect books for your child—shop our NEW online Book Clubs Web site. Choose from a much-wider selection of books than in the printed flyer. Plus, you can send your orders directly to me online and use your credit card to pay.

Best of all, we earn a FREE book for the classroom library every time a parent places an order online.

It’s so simple! Here’s how it works:

• SIGN UP at www.scholastic.com/bookclubs. On the parent page, click the “Register” button in the “First Time Here?” section. Register for your own user name and password. When prompted, enter the one-time Class Activation Code shown above. This unique code ensures that your order is sent to me.
• SELECT the books you’d like to order—choose from thousands of titles—many more than in our monthly flyers.
• SEND your order to me online by the due date and your child’s books will be delivered directly to my classroom.

Ordering online is fast, easy, and secure.

Of course, you can still order using the form from the printed flyer. But why not see for yourself how convenient it is to order online?


Thank you!
Please have all orders in by 3pm on April 29th.

Our class has made a commitment to try our hardest to find some ways to be "uncool" in positive ways. That means going against what others tell us is possible and just doing what is right. We're excited about our new mission!

What are your plans for Spring Break?

Students:

Please bring in a picture of yourself in your early years by Monday, Feb. 28th. What do I mean by early years? I'm referring to your toddler or little kid years (ages 2-4 would be great). We're making a special open house project. The pictures are just being scanned, so they will be returned to you asap unharmed! If everyone brings one in by Monday, I'm sure a gumball or two would be headed to the class chart...

Our book fair is just around the corner. We will preview the new books on Feb. 28th at 10am and purchase books on March 7th at 10am. Grandparents Lunch (where grandparents eat lunch with their grandchildren and then can make a quick stop at the book fair) is March 4th.

Due to book fair set-up this week, we will go to the library THIS Thursday morning (2/24)!!

Parents:

We have just started our measurement unit. Our kiddos have a great grasp on how to measure, so it's time to build up. What we need to work on is the abstract part of that...visualizing how long, wide, heavy, how much something will hold, etc. For example, would you say that the classroom door is 3in, 3ft, 3yd, or 3mi wide? How do you know? (It would be 3 ft, because the others are too small or big). We just started length today, but we will soon get into capacity and weight. We will be talking about customary and metric units. Any outside, real world practice that the kiddos can get would be helpful.

Students:

Share with us how you are practicing measurement!

Creativity is everywhere in our new civilizations. Take a look at these awesome creations and ask your child about what the land they founded! Students, I am soooo proud of your fabulous work!!!

Below are the instructions and dates for the book report. If you would like to come to the library with your child to help them with selecting a book, we will go this Friday at 10am. These pictures are of past projects so that you can see what the final result should look like!

Parents:

We will be starting a new Black History Month Project very soon. If you happen to have any extra cloth, black knee high hose, stuffing, buttons, pringles cans (full size), yarn (black, brown, or white), felt, or ribbon, please send it in with your child by January 31st. I appreciate your help with this soooooo much!

This week we have been learning about figurative language and how grown up we can sound by using them. What idiom can you share today?

Parents:

We have a new schedule! Please check it out on the links on the left hand side. Our specials schedule and our recess/lunch have stayed the same.

Students:

It's a new year and a great time to set some new goals. What are yours?