Thursday, December 15, 2011
Friday, December 9, 2011
Weekly Assignments December 12-16
Dear Parents,
What a wonderful week!! Our Christmas Around the World power point presentations were absolutely outstanding!! We learned so very much about customs and traditions in other countries. We know how blessed we really are. Our weekly folder will go home on Thursday. It will include all grades for this term. The folder will also include your child's end of term grade report.
I hope you are enjoying the devotional chain each day.
Our Christmas party will be on Thursday at 2:00. Friday dismissal is at 11:30. Students will return to school on Wednesday, January 4th.
Have a wonderful and blessed Christmas.
Assignments
Bible-- Recite Luke 2:13-15 Thursday
Spelling--Lesson 16 NO Test
Reading--"Garden of Abdul Gasazi" complete novel
Math--Pages 146-149 Master the 6's in multiplication Review 0'-6's
Language- Writing
Science--Pages 348-361
Social Studies-- Pages 164-169
What a wonderful week!! Our Christmas Around the World power point presentations were absolutely outstanding!! We learned so very much about customs and traditions in other countries. We know how blessed we really are. Our weekly folder will go home on Thursday. It will include all grades for this term. The folder will also include your child's end of term grade report.
I hope you are enjoying the devotional chain each day.
Our Christmas party will be on Thursday at 2:00. Friday dismissal is at 11:30. Students will return to school on Wednesday, January 4th.
Have a wonderful and blessed Christmas.
Assignments
Bible-- Recite Luke 2:13-15 Thursday
Spelling--Lesson 16 NO Test
Reading--"Garden of Abdul Gasazi" complete novel
Math--Pages 146-149 Master the 6's in multiplication Review 0'-6's
Language- Writing
Science--Pages 348-361
Social Studies-- Pages 164-169
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Weekly Assignments December 5-9
Dear Parents,
We have completed our Christmas Around the World presentations, and are looking forward to sharing them on the MAC laptops next week. The computer skills continue to grow by leaps and bounds! The Superstars enjoyed practicing math facts and mastering several capital letters on the IPads. Please continue to master the multiplication facts through five.
We are working to keep Christ in Christmas. Hope you will enjoy the Devotional Chain each day with your child.
There will be a Monday folder going home on December 12th. We will send the last folder home on December 16th. This folder will include all the ending grades for the nine week grading period.
Assignments
We have completed our Christmas Around the World presentations, and are looking forward to sharing them on the MAC laptops next week. The computer skills continue to grow by leaps and bounds! The Superstars enjoyed practicing math facts and mastering several capital letters on the IPads. Please continue to master the multiplication facts through five.
We are working to keep Christ in Christmas. Hope you will enjoy the Devotional Chain each day with your child.
There will be a Monday folder going home on December 12th. We will send the last folder home on December 16th. This folder will include all the ending grades for the nine week grading period.
Assignments
Bible--Luke 2: 8-12 Fill in blanks on Friday
Spelling-- Lesson 15 Test Thursday
Reading-- "Raising Dragons" Novel Very Best Christmas Pageant
Math--Pages 138-144 Wednesday Chapter 8 Test Thursday 100 Facts Timed Skill
Language-- Pages 72-73 Test Thursday covering pages 60-73 Plurals
Science--Pages 338-347 Tuesday bring a small zip-lock bag of soil from yard/flower bed
Social Studies--Pages 158-163 Christmas Around the World Presentations
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Weekly Assignments November 28-December 2
Dear Parents,
This is an early post for the week after Thanksgiving. I know some of you may need to bring home books over the holidays. Please know how thankful I am for each of my students, and their wonderful families. I sincerely appreciate your thoughts, prayers, and support. I pray that you will have a great week, and a Blessed Thanksgiving!!
Assignments
Bible-- Memory Isaiah 9:6 Recite on Friday
Spelling-- Christmas Word List Test Thursday
Reading-- "The Mysterious Giant of Barletta"
Math-- Pages 133-137 Master the facts of 0,1, and 4 in multiplication
Language-- Pages 68-71
Science-- Pages 328-337
Social Studies-- Pages 150-155 Continue on Research Project
This is an early post for the week after Thanksgiving. I know some of you may need to bring home books over the holidays. Please know how thankful I am for each of my students, and their wonderful families. I sincerely appreciate your thoughts, prayers, and support. I pray that you will have a great week, and a Blessed Thanksgiving!!
Assignments
Bible-- Memory Isaiah 9:6 Recite on Friday
Spelling-- Christmas Word List Test Thursday
Reading-- "The Mysterious Giant of Barletta"
Math-- Pages 133-137 Master the facts of 0,1, and 4 in multiplication
Language-- Pages 68-71
Science-- Pages 328-337
Social Studies-- Pages 150-155 Continue on Research Project
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Weekly Assignments November 14-18
Dear Parents,
We enjoyed the "Ramona Quimby" play at the Davis Theater . As students wrote about the play, I was very impressed at their recall of details and sequence of events. Many thanks to our moms who drove carpools for us. Tuesday,November 15th, Book Reports and Think-about-it Sheets are due. Look for these to be displayed in the hallway later next week. Have a wonderful Veteran's Day holiday.
Assignments
Bible--First Thessalonians 5:15-18 Fill in blanks on Friday
Spelling--Unit 14 Test Thursday
Reading--Historical Fiction Stories
Math-- Pages 127-128 Chapter 7 Test Thursday Friday-pages 130-132
Continue to master the 2's, 3's, and 5's in multiplication
Language-- Nouns pages 62-66
Science-- Chapter 8 pages 316-326
Social Studies-- Pages 146-149 Research on our "Christmas Around the World" project
We enjoyed the "Ramona Quimby" play at the Davis Theater . As students wrote about the play, I was very impressed at their recall of details and sequence of events. Many thanks to our moms who drove carpools for us. Tuesday,November 15th, Book Reports and Think-about-it Sheets are due. Look for these to be displayed in the hallway later next week. Have a wonderful Veteran's Day holiday.
Assignments
Bible--First Thessalonians 5:15-18 Fill in blanks on Friday
Spelling--Unit 14 Test Thursday
Reading--Historical Fiction Stories
Math-- Pages 127-128 Chapter 7 Test Thursday Friday-pages 130-132
Continue to master the 2's, 3's, and 5's in multiplication
Language-- Nouns pages 62-66
Science-- Chapter 8 pages 316-326
Social Studies-- Pages 146-149 Research on our "Christmas Around the World" project
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Weekly Assignments November 7-11
Dear Parents,
Just a note to let you know we are doing well in our multiplication!! Please let your child go to www.honorpoint.com to practice the 2's and 5's tables. We have used this in computer lab and it is an absolutely wonderful website. It will be useful next week as we begin the 3's. Our field trip to the Davis Theater is Wednesday. We are excited to see "Ramona Quimby." Midterm grade sheets will be in the Monday folder. Friday is a holiday as we celebrate Veterans who have served our country.
Assignments
Bible- Luke 16:14-16 We will learn names of the disciples, and recite them on Thursday.
Spelling--Thanksgiving Word List Test Thursday
Reading-- Historical Fiction stories
Math-- Pages 124-126 Master the 3's in multiplication
Language-- Nouns Pages 60-61 Book Report information will be in Monday folder Please complete at home . Return completed book report and think-about-it sheet on Tuesday, November 15th.
Science--Pages 312-315 Wednesday-Chapter 7 Test Also pages 316, 317 in new chapter
Social Studies-- Pages 136-145 and Veteran's Day activity
Have a great long weekend!!!!!
Just a note to let you know we are doing well in our multiplication!! Please let your child go to www.honorpoint.com to practice the 2's and 5's tables. We have used this in computer lab and it is an absolutely wonderful website. It will be useful next week as we begin the 3's. Our field trip to the Davis Theater is Wednesday. We are excited to see "Ramona Quimby." Midterm grade sheets will be in the Monday folder. Friday is a holiday as we celebrate Veterans who have served our country.
Assignments
Bible- Luke 16:14-16 We will learn names of the disciples, and recite them on Thursday.
Spelling--Thanksgiving Word List Test Thursday
Reading-- Historical Fiction stories
Math-- Pages 124-126 Master the 3's in multiplication
Language-- Nouns Pages 60-61 Book Report information will be in Monday folder Please complete at home . Return completed book report and think-about-it sheet on Tuesday, November 15th.
Science--Pages 312-315 Wednesday-Chapter 7 Test Also pages 316, 317 in new chapter
Social Studies-- Pages 136-145 and Veteran's Day activity
Have a great long weekend!!!!!
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Weekly Assignments October 31-November 4
Dear Parents,
It is so hard to believe it is already November!! The week ahead looks busy and exciting! In reading, we will begin a series of Historical Fiction stories. Children love these! Have them share with you each night. On Monday, we begin multiplication. Please refer to the letter I am sending for you in the Monday folder as to the best way to help your child master the facts. This works! The "Think About It" information that follows the Biography book for our Book Report will also be sent home Monday. All directions are there for you. Thank you for arranging your schedule for our conferences. I look forward to meeting with you. Have a great weekend.
Assignments
Bible--John 15:13 Fill in blanks on Friday
Spelling-- Unit 13 Test Thursday
Reading-- Historical Fiction Stories
Math-- Chapter 7 pages 116-123 Multiply by 2, 5, and begin to multiply by 3
Language- Subjects, predicates, run on sentences Pages 56-58 Test Thursday Creative Writing
Science-- Pages 300-310
Social Studies-- Pages 120-125 Wednesday-Chapter 4 Test Also pages 136 and 137
It is so hard to believe it is already November!! The week ahead looks busy and exciting! In reading, we will begin a series of Historical Fiction stories. Children love these! Have them share with you each night. On Monday, we begin multiplication. Please refer to the letter I am sending for you in the Monday folder as to the best way to help your child master the facts. This works! The "Think About It" information that follows the Biography book for our Book Report will also be sent home Monday. All directions are there for you. Thank you for arranging your schedule for our conferences. I look forward to meeting with you. Have a great weekend.
Assignments
Bible--John 15:13 Fill in blanks on Friday
Spelling-- Unit 13 Test Thursday
Reading-- Historical Fiction Stories
Math-- Chapter 7 pages 116-123 Multiply by 2, 5, and begin to multiply by 3
Language- Subjects, predicates, run on sentences Pages 56-58 Test Thursday Creative Writing
Science-- Pages 300-310
Social Studies-- Pages 120-125 Wednesday-Chapter 4 Test Also pages 136 and 137
Friday, October 21, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Weekly Assignments October 24-28
Dear Parents,
We have enjoyed a busy, fun-filled Homecoming week!! I look forward to meeting with each family next week. You will receive a confirmation of your conference time in the Monday folder.
GO WILDCATS!!!!
Assignments
Bible-- "Friends" Memory Verse Proverbs 17:17 Recite Thursday
Spelling-- Unit 11 Test Thursday
Reading-- "Dogzilla" and new novel Chocolate Touch
Math-- Pages 104-106 Chapter 6 Test Wednesday Pages 107-111 Review Thursday
Language-- Pages 44-47 Run-on Sentences
Science- Pages 292-299
Social Studies-- Pages 112-119
We have enjoyed a busy, fun-filled Homecoming week!! I look forward to meeting with each family next week. You will receive a confirmation of your conference time in the Monday folder.
GO WILDCATS!!!!
Assignments
Bible-- "Friends" Memory Verse Proverbs 17:17 Recite Thursday
Spelling-- Unit 11 Test Thursday
Reading-- "Dogzilla" and new novel Chocolate Touch
Math-- Pages 104-106 Chapter 6 Test Wednesday Pages 107-111 Review Thursday
Language-- Pages 44-47 Run-on Sentences
Science- Pages 292-299
Social Studies-- Pages 112-119
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Weekly Assignments October 17-21
Dear Parents,
We have had a short but busy week. We are looking forward to all the Homecoming activities next week. Your child has a copy of the lower school "dress-up" days. Please note that our dress code is different from middle and upper school. Look for pictures to be posted of these cute students!!!
Assignments:
Bible--Memory Galatians 5:22,23 Write on Thursday
Spelling--Unit 10 Test Thursday
Reading-- "Trickster Tales" Nightly Reading Log
Math-- Pages 99-103 Please check nightly homework
Language-- Simple Predicates Pages 42 and 43 Writing Lessons
Science-- Pages 288-291
Social Studies-- Pages 108-111
We have had a short but busy week. We are looking forward to all the Homecoming activities next week. Your child has a copy of the lower school "dress-up" days. Please note that our dress code is different from middle and upper school. Look for pictures to be posted of these cute students!!!
Assignments:
Bible--Memory Galatians 5:22,23 Write on Thursday
Spelling--Unit 10 Test Thursday
Reading-- "Trickster Tales" Nightly Reading Log
Math-- Pages 99-103 Please check nightly homework
Language-- Simple Predicates Pages 42 and 43 Writing Lessons
Science-- Pages 288-291
Social Studies-- Pages 108-111
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Week of October 10-14
Hi Parents,
We have had another great week at Trinity enjoying the beautiful sunshine and cool breezes! We have concluded our first nine weeks and are now looking forward to our second quarter together. We will say good-bye to manuscript and hello to cursive on all our assignments.
Enjoy your Columbus Day holiday on Monday. We will see all your smiling faces on Tuesday! :)
Bible: Galatians 5:22-23; Write out on Thursday October 20th (We will be learning and studying these verses for two weeks.)
Math: Money Chapter 6 pages 96-98; Practice IXL
Reading: Anthology-Dancing Rainbows; Novel-Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days
English: Pages 40-41 Subjects; Creative Writing
Spelling: Unit 9-Test Thursday
Science: Chapter 6- Rocks and Minerals pages 278-279; Test Wednesday
Chapter 7-pages 280-287
Social Studies: Chapter 4 Celebrations!- pages 102-107
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Hello Parents,
We certainly enjoyed our visit to Lanark Nature Center. Thank you parents for driving! It was nice to experience an outside classroom with the joys of hiking, catching fish, and identifying forms of plant and animal life!
Our students enjoyed visiting the middle school "classroom cell" this week. They enjoyed seeing cells made with "trash" from home!
Be looking for the "sack pack" adventure book reports displayed in the hall. The students did a fantastic job!
As we look ahead to the end of our 1st nine weeks:
Bible: Philippians 2:5; Write out on Friday
Math: Money Chapter 5 Test on Wednesday; Chapter 6 pages 92-95
Reading: Anthology-Miss Rumphius; Novel-Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days
English: Punctuation Test on Tuesday; Pages 38-41 Subjects
Spelling: Unit 8-Test Thursday
Science: Chapter 6; Rocks and Minerals pages 266-279
Social Studies: Pages 98-99 and Review; Chapter 3 Test on Thursday
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Week of September 26-30
Hi Parents,
We had a great week of testing. Thank you for all the delicious snacks you sent to us! We are looking forward to our Lanark field trips next week. The students are allowed to wear jeans or uniform bottoms with a Trinity t-shirt and tennis shoes.
Bible: Colossians 3:12; Recite FridayMath: Money-pages 84-89
Reading: Talking Cloth; Novel-Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days
English: Punctuation-pages 186-197; Book Report written in class on Wednesday...BRING COMPLETED "THINK ABOUT IT SHEET" TO CLASS ALONG WITH YOUR BOOK
Spelling: Unit 7-test Thursday
Science: Rocks and Minerals pages 258-265
Social Studies: Migration pages 94-95; Citizenship pages 374-379
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Testing Week--September 19-23!!
Due to standardized testing this week of September 19-23, there will be no homework or tests. Folders will not go home on Monday, September 26.
Please be sure that your child gets a good night's sleep, eats a nutritious breakfast, and has 2-3 no. 2 sharpened pencils with erasers! Parents will furnish a "testing snack and drink" each day, so your child does not need to bring a snack or drink this week.
Friday afternoon, September 26, is the Fall Festival from 2:00-3:00!
Have a nice weekend!! War Eagle!! Roll Tide!! Go Wildcats!!!
Please be sure that your child gets a good night's sleep, eats a nutritious breakfast, and has 2-3 no. 2 sharpened pencils with erasers! Parents will furnish a "testing snack and drink" each day, so your child does not need to bring a snack or drink this week.
Friday afternoon, September 26, is the Fall Festival from 2:00-3:00!
Have a nice weekend!! War Eagle!! Roll Tide!! Go Wildcats!!!
Friday, September 9, 2011
WeeklyAssignments September 12-16
Dear Parents,
We have had a great short week. Our introduction of computer keyboarding skills is going well. We had a great Adventure theme culminating activity today. Cute outfits--cute animals --creative stories--and yummy smores!!!
ASSIGNMENTS
Bible-- Ephesians 4:29 Friday-fill in the blanks
Spelling-- Unit 5 Test Thursday
Reading-- Poetry unit Pages 138-149 Complete Novel
Math-- Pages 62-70 Chapter 4 test Thursday Begin Chapter 5
Language-- Punctuation Pages 189-196
Science-- Pages 224-227 Chapter 5 Test Wednesday Begin Chapter 6 Pages 242-249
Social Studies-- Pages 72-89 Constitution Activity
We have had a great short week. Our introduction of computer keyboarding skills is going well. We had a great Adventure theme culminating activity today. Cute outfits--cute animals --creative stories--and yummy smores!!!
ASSIGNMENTS
Bible-- Ephesians 4:29 Friday-fill in the blanks
Spelling-- Unit 5 Test Thursday
Reading-- Poetry unit Pages 138-149 Complete Novel
Math-- Pages 62-70 Chapter 4 test Thursday Begin Chapter 5
Language-- Punctuation Pages 189-196
Science-- Pages 224-227 Chapter 5 Test Wednesday Begin Chapter 6 Pages 242-249
Social Studies-- Pages 72-89 Constitution Activity
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Weekly Assignments September 5-9
Dear Parents,
We have enjoyed another great week of learning!! Have a wonderful Labor Day. WAR EAGLE!!
Bible-- Luke 6:31 Recite Friday "The Golden Rule"
Spelling-- Unit 4 Test Thursday
Reading-- "Radio Rescue" Novel MUGGIE MAGGIE Friday--Adventure Reading Activity
Math-- Pages 54-61 Subtraction Practice nightly on the basic facts!
Language-- Punctuation
Science-- Pages 212-223
Social Studies-- Pages 54-63 Thursday Chapter 2 Test
We have enjoyed another great week of learning!! Have a wonderful Labor Day. WAR EAGLE!!
Bible-- Luke 6:31 Recite Friday "The Golden Rule"
Spelling-- Unit 4 Test Thursday
Reading-- "Radio Rescue" Novel MUGGIE MAGGIE Friday--Adventure Reading Activity
Math-- Pages 54-61 Subtraction Practice nightly on the basic facts!
Language-- Punctuation
Science-- Pages 212-223
Social Studies-- Pages 54-63 Thursday Chapter 2 Test
Friday, August 26, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Assignments August 29-September 2
Dear Parents,
We have had a great week of activities and learning. This Wednesday, August 31st, individual school pictures will be made. Monday, September 5th, will be our Labor Day holiday. Thank you for your support with our nightly assignments and the reading log. Everyone, yes, everyone, has followed through on each assignment!!!!! I am truly blessed to have students showing responsibility on a nightly basis.
ASSIGNMENTS
Bible-- Memory verse Matthew 5:16 Recite on Friday
Spelling--Unit 3 Test Thursday
Reading- "Lost and Found" Novel MUGGIE MAGGIE
Math--Pages 38-50 Chapter 3 Test Friday Practice the addition facts nightly!
Language-- Capitalization Test Wednesday Please review Study guide Creative Writing
Science--Pages 195-213
Social Studies--Pages 36-53
We have had a great week of activities and learning. This Wednesday, August 31st, individual school pictures will be made. Monday, September 5th, will be our Labor Day holiday. Thank you for your support with our nightly assignments and the reading log. Everyone, yes, everyone, has followed through on each assignment!!!!! I am truly blessed to have students showing responsibility on a nightly basis.
ASSIGNMENTS
Bible-- Memory verse Matthew 5:16 Recite on Friday
Spelling--Unit 3 Test Thursday
Reading- "Lost and Found" Novel MUGGIE MAGGIE
Math--Pages 38-50 Chapter 3 Test Friday Practice the addition facts nightly!
Language-- Capitalization Test Wednesday Please review Study guide Creative Writing
Science--Pages 195-213
Social Studies--Pages 36-53
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Assignments August 22-26
Dear Parents,
We are enjoying our new Library and Resource Room. We completed our first "mini" research project on the computers. The children are adjusting well to third grade.
Assignments for August 22-26
Bible----Psalm 119:105, Write memory verse Friday.
Spelling----Unit 2, test Thursday.
Reading----story--"Ballard of Mulan", Novel--Muggie Maggie
Math----Pages 28-32. Thursday, Chapter 2 test. New chapter pages 36-37.
Language----Capitalization--Paragraph Writing.
Science----Pages 184-195. Friday, Chapter 4 test.
Social Studies----Pages 16-31.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Assignments August 15-18
Dear Parents,
We have had a great beginning of school! We are looking forward to a wonderful first full week.
Listed below are the subjects, pages, and content material to be covered next week.
Bible- Memory Verse Psalm 19:14 Recite Friday A typed copy will be given to each student.
Please return this on Friday, as this is their grade sheet.
Spelling- Lesson 1 Test Thursday
Reading- Story "Cliff Hanger" Novel Muggie Maggie
Math- Place Value Pages 10-14 and Chapter 1 Test Wednesday also pages 18-27 new chapter
Language- Capitalization
Science- Pages 164-182
Social Studies- Continents and Oceans Test Thursday Correct spelling required
Study guides will be in Homework folder
Have a great weekend!!!!!
We have had a great beginning of school! We are looking forward to a wonderful first full week.
Listed below are the subjects, pages, and content material to be covered next week.
Bible- Memory Verse Psalm 19:14 Recite Friday A typed copy will be given to each student.
Please return this on Friday, as this is their grade sheet.
Spelling- Lesson 1 Test Thursday
Reading- Story "Cliff Hanger" Novel Muggie Maggie
Math- Place Value Pages 10-14 and Chapter 1 Test Wednesday also pages 18-27 new chapter
Language- Capitalization
Science- Pages 164-182
Social Studies- Continents and Oceans Test Thursday Correct spelling required
Study guides will be in Homework folder
Have a great weekend!!!!!
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Important Dates
WELCOME TO THIRD GRADE!!
What an exciting year for THIRD GRADE SUPERSTARS!!! I know this will be a year of many wonderful adventures. I hope you will feel the excitement as we journey together this year!!!
IMPORTANT DATES
PTO Meeting--Monday, August 8
6:00-6:25--Willett Hall
6:30-7:15--Classroom meeting with teacher
7:15-8:00--Tour of new Lower School building
Wednesday-August 10 "First Half Day of School" 8:00-11:30
Thursday-August 11 First "Full" Day of School (Lunch will be served)
FIELD TRIPS
September 28---Lanark Alabama Wildlife Federation 9:00-11:00
Play----Davis Theater---(to be announced)
April 18, 2012---- Hyundai Motor Manufacturing 9:30-11:00
What an exciting year for THIRD GRADE SUPERSTARS!!! I know this will be a year of many wonderful adventures. I hope you will feel the excitement as we journey together this year!!!
IMPORTANT DATES
PTO Meeting--Monday, August 8
6:00-6:25--Willett Hall
6:30-7:15--Classroom meeting with teacher
7:15-8:00--Tour of new Lower School building
Wednesday-August 10 "First Half Day of School" 8:00-11:30
Thursday-August 11 First "Full" Day of School (Lunch will be served)
FIELD TRIPS
September 28---Lanark Alabama Wildlife Federation 9:00-11:00
Play----Davis Theater---(to be announced)
April 18, 2012---- Hyundai Motor Manufacturing 9:30-11:00
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