The students are doing a science experiment on these pictures. They are taking apart owl pellets to discover what is inside. They made predictions about what they thought owls eat and then were able to draw conclusions based on what they found. This was so much fun for all of the kids. They then kept track of what they ate for a day and we talked about whether their food came from a plant or an animal. They made some discoveries when they had to figure it out.

COOKBOOKS! COOKBOOKS! COOKBOOKS!

Get your cookbooks!!! Wishek Elementary fundraiser...the elementary staff are putting together and selling cookbooks. The money raised goes back to the elementary kids in the way of different activities. Please download and print an orderform at the link below and have it back to the school by November 30th.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwTFLlEJIq7ia0cydTVtTHdCOE0/edit?pli=1

Please contact me if you have any questions.

The third grade had a chance to kick up their heels at the Halloween dance on Wednesday. A big thank you to Mrs. Wolff and the 5th and 6th grade classes for decorating and cleaning up after the dance while we were able to walk to the nursing home to trick or treat.
I'm happy the weather was nice for the kids to be out without full winter gear as they are some years. Check out the pictures following this post...

Seth, Jakob and Ben

Alexis, Annette and Caylee

Kacey, Lauren and Savanna

Christy, Ashley and Ethan

A picture during the dance in the gym.

Having fun!

Happy Halloween from all of us in third grade. More pictures to come...

Third grade will be taking North Dakota State Assessment (NDSA) tests over the next two weeks. A letter will be in your child's mail letting you  know the days we will be testing. I can't stress enough how important it is that your child is well rested and has a good breakfast everyday and especially when we are taking state assessments.

A big "ThankYou" to Lauren's parents, James and Jessica Fandrich, for donating pumpkins to our class that they grew in their garden. We painted them and will keep them at school for a few days. They will come home before Halloween. The kids did an outstanding job on the faces they painted. I am very proud of them.

 

We have covered a lot of material in the last six weeks. We are reviewing for our unit tests in language arts and reading class. We will be taking a social studies and science test this coming week as well as a math test on Tuesday. Our days are full and we are working hard at learning how to move quickly from one subject to another.
I will be allowing the kids to bring something to share with the class the last Friday of each month. I would love it if the kids bring things that can be a learning experience for us all.
We read a play as part of our reading class this week. So we took the opportunity to read two more plays and give a quick perfomance for the rest of the class. I can see the kids loved it and plan to do some more during the year. As you can see, we don't really have props. I do have a few hats and some plastic fruit. If you have any old items at home that you think we could use as props we would gladly take them. Following are pictures of the kids during our plays today.

Here is one group of kids who worked together to read/perform a play for the rest of the class.

The play, "Clever John" being performed by Lauren, Kacey and Seth.

Alexis was the narrator of one of our plays.

Savanna, Lauren and Caylee performing their play to the other members of the class.

This group worked together to do a reading of a play, "How Fly Saves the River" for the rest of the class. They had a fun time and we will definately be doing more plays in class this year.

Ben and Ashley enjoyed having a role in the play.

Annette played the role of Beaver and Jakob actually played a dual role.

Ashley played the part of the Moose and Jakob was a Muskrat.

Ethan was the narrator of the play and Christy was "Fly"

Box tops, box tops box tops!!! Parents don't forget to save all the boxtops from products.

They allow to the school to do some great things for the kids.

Here Kacey is trimming boxtops that she brought to school.

Ashley and Caylee working together

Jakob is studying spelling with a few other students

Savanna and Lauren practicing spelling words during a short break

Christy and Annette studying spelling words

Ben and Alexis taking a few minutes to study spelling words

Well, we have three weeks of school under our belt. This last week I could really see the kids getting settled into our schedule.

We will be doing a lot of writing in our class this year. The kids have a weekly journal subject that is required along with many other opportunities to journal. It is a great opportunity for the kids to write with more expression and use more vivid words. We talk about writing so your audience can see it like a movie in their head. Ask your kids about some of the things they are writing about.

Continue to check the blog for updates on what we are doing in our classroom.

Looks like these girls might have watched synchronized swimming on the Olympics this summer.

Pool fun for all the kids on Friday at our back to school gathering at the park.

3rd grade together after swimming

August 24th the elementary went to the pool for a little fun at the end of our first week of school. It was a perfect day to go as it was nice and warm outside. The kids enjoyed popsicles and a drink when they were finished swimming.

Third grade is having a busy week. We are learning our schedule and trying to settle into a routine.
Friday, August 24th, we will be having our annual back to school gathering at the park. Students will have the opportunity to go swimming at the pool as well as play at the park.

First day of school is August 20th.