Students are shown with their books; authored by themselves and illustrated by a classmate. After reading our story "What Do Illustrators Do?" Students wrote a fictional story. We then randomly drew the name of a student who would illustrate the book cover. The authors had to allow the illustrator full artistic freedom which is often how books are illustrated in the publishing world. I'm so proud of the work they did.

WOW!!!!!
How did the first month get by me without adding some pictures of what is happening in third grade for the 2013-2014 school year.
It has been a very busy month. We have covered a lot of material, but one of the most important things we are working on is classroom expectations. Knowing what is expected of each student and doing it at all times.
We are going to have a great year!

By the end of July, the thought of school starting has likely crossed most people's minds. It won't be long and August 19th will be upon us. Please find a list of school supplies for the 2013-1014 school year.

*notebook
*composition book
*pencils; no mechanical pencils will be allowed
*erasers
*markers
*pen, colored ink
*crayons, box of 48 is sufficient
*black permanent marker
*scissors
*ruler
*glue
*one highlighter
*watercolor set
*2 large boxes of tissues
*1 Clorox-type disinfectant wipe
*bag of change with 4 quarters, 5 dimes, 5 nickels, 25 pennies
*please save: Box Tops for Education, Campbell's soup labels and old calendars

The kids all had the opportunity to take a picture with one of the boarder markers.

We went to see the ND/ SD boarder markers today. The kids all got a kick out of standing in South Dakota and North Dakota at the same time. There are five markers still standing along the land my brother and his wife farm.

Everyone trying out a desk in a one-room school.

 Third grade took a field trip today to the Eureka Pioneer Museum in Eureka, SD. The museum has many amazing items to see including lots of antique tractors that the kids were allowed to sit on.