Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Third Grade!

Thanks for a great year Third Graders!! I am going to miss you!

School News!

FYI:
Please remember to return the signed permission slip to walk to Pembroke Park on June 9th for the end of the year party.

End of the Year Party:
Join us for a picnic lunch, games, and a water balloon toss! On Monday, June 9th we will walk to Pembroke Park for the party. It will be from 12:00-3:00 PM. Hope to see you there!

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Homework & School News!

Math: Homelink 11.5 & Study Facts

Reading: 20 Minutes & Graph Log

Spelling: Due Thursday

FYI: We will start reviewing for the End of the Year Math Test tomorrow. This test covers Units 6-11. The kids will have the review sheet in their homework folder to study. The test is scheduled for Wednesday & Thursday next week. In addition, the fact timed tests will be Tuesday - Friday next week. Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication & Division. Each of these are timed tests.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Homework

Math: Homelink 11.3

Reading: 20 Minutes - Graph Log

Spelling: Due Thursday

FYI: The walking tour field trip is tomorrow! Remember to wear comfortable shoes, bring a sack lunch, and wear clothes appropriate for the weather!

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Homework & School News

Math: Homelink 11.2

Reading: 20 Minutes - Graph Log

Spelling: Due Thursday

FYI:
  • Birmingham Walking Tour Field Trip on Thursday!
  • Spirit Day on Friday!

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Teacher Appreciation Week!


Thank you all for my beautiful flowers and cards! I am enjoying "Teacher Appreciation Week!"

Monday, May 5, 2008

Homework

Math: Homelink 10.9

Reading: 20 Minutes - Graph Log

Spelling: Due Thursday

FYI! Don't forget to turn in the Birmingham Walking Tour Field Trip permission slips & $5.00 tomorrow!! They were due last Friday!

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Homework

Math: Homelink 10.7

Reading: 20 Minutes (You will get your new May Reading Log tomorrow).

Spelling: Study for Friday's test

Monday, April 28, 2008

Homework

Math: Homelink 10.4

Reading: 20 Minutes - Graph Log

Spelling: Due Thursday!

Social Studies: Detroit History Project Due - Tuesday April 29th

Passover


On Friday, April 18th Mr. Harris, (Ana Harris' Dad) came in to do a presentation about Passover. Judaism is the religious study within the social studies curriculum for third grade.

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Homework

Math: Homelink 9.12 & Study Facts

Reading: 20 Minutes - Graph Log

Spelling: Due Thursday

FYI: Don't forget to COUNT YOUR STEPS!

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Homework & School News!

Math: Homelink 9.8 & Study Facts

Reading: 20 Minutes - Graph April Reading Log

Spelling: Homework Due Thursday & Test Thursday!

Reminders:
  • Field trip to the Detroit Historical Museum on Thursday. We will leave school by 9:30 AM and return for lunch.
  • No school on Friday 4/4 for students - Records Day.

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Homework

Math: No Math Homework

Reading: 20 Minutes - Graph Log

Spelling: Test & Homework - Thursday

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Homework

Math: Homelink 9.5 & Study Facts

Reading: 20 Minutes - Graph Log

Spelling: Test & Homework Thursday

Monday, March 17, 2008

Homework

Math: Homelink 9.4 & Study Facts

Reading: 20 Minutes - Graph Log

Spelling: Homework & Test Thursday!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

We found all but 1 gold coin in the scavenger hunt....the missing #81 is yet to be found!

Thank you Mrs. Simmons for the St. Patty's Day Leis!


Thank you Mrs. Cowdery for the yummy GREEN treats!



We all had a great day!

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Homework

Math: Homelink 9.2 & Study Facts

Reading: 20 Minutes - Graph Log

Spelling: Study for Test

  • Don't forget permission slips and $5.00 for the Detroit Historical Museum are due tomorrow!

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Homework

Math: Homelink 9.1

Reading: 20 Minutes - Graph Log

Spelling: Due Tomorrow

  • Don't forget field trip $$ and permission slips due on Friday!

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Homework & School News!

Math: No Homework

Reading: 20 Minutes - Graph Log

Spelling: Due Thursday

Social Studies: Economics Homework - Due Tomorrow

Reminders:
  • I will take any final book order slips tomorrow.
  • Field trip permission slips and $5.00 are due on Friday!
  • We will be having a St. Patty's day celebration on Monday, March 17th from 1:15-2:15. Stop in if you would like!

Monday, March 10, 2008

Homework & School News

Math: Study Unit 8 Review Sheet

Reading: 20 Minutes - Graph Log

Spelling: Homework due Thursday

News:
  • Book orders due tomorrow!
  • Unit 8 math test tomorrow!

Friday, March 7, 2008

No Homework!

Some of the third graders dressed up as their favorite book character to celebrate March is Reading Month!

TGIF!

No Homework! Have a GREAT Weekend!!
  • On Monday, March 10th, the students will complete a math review sheet for Unit 8. The Unit 8 test will be given on Tuesday, March 11th.

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Homework

Math: Homelink 8.7 (2 Pages)

Reading: 20 Minutes - Graph March Reading Log!

Spelling: Due Thursday!

Monday, March 3, 2008

Homework & School News

Math: Homelink 8.6

Reading: 20 Minutes - Graph March Reading Log!

Spelling: Due Thursday!

"March is Reading Month!" Make sure to have a few good books picked out that you are interested in reading this month!

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Homework

Math: Homelink 8.3 & Study Facts

Reading: 20 Minutes - Graph Log

Spelling: Due Thursday!

Monday, February 25, 2008

Homework

Math: Homelink 8.1 & Study Facts

Reading: 20 Minutes - Graph Log

Spelling: Due Thursday!

Friday, February 15, 2008

Enjoy the Mid-Winter Break!!

No Homework!!
Have a great vacation...I'll see you on Monday, February 25th!

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Valentine's Party

Homework & School News

Math: Study Unit 7 Review - Test Tomorrow!

Reading: 20 Minutes - Graph Log

Spelling: Study for Tomorrow's Test!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Homework & School News

Math: Study Unit 7 Review Sheet & Division Facts

Reading: 20 Minutes - Graph Log

Spelling: Due Thursday

News:
  • Don't forget to bring your Valentine cards tomorrow!
  • Also, wear RED or PINK for Valentine's Day!
  • Reading Sleepover forms due Friday!

Monday, February 11, 2008

Homework & School News

Math: Study Mid-Year Review & Subtraction Facts

Reading: 20 Minutes - Graph Log

Spelling: Due Thursday

News: Reading Sleepover forms due Friday!

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Homework & School News!

Math: Study Math Mid-Year Packet...bring the packet to school tomorrow because we will finish it during math class.

Reading: 20 Minutes - Graph Log

Spelling: Due Thursday

News:
Jump Rope for Heart tomorrow...Bring Tennis Shoes & Water Bottle!

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Homework & School News

Math: The kids should have finished Unit 7 Homelink Packet. I will collect them tomorrow.

This week the students will be reviewing for the Math Mid-Year test. This test will cover units 1-6. Your child will be bringing home a study guide each night throughout the rest of the week. They should review this guide to prepare them for the test.

The Math Mid-Year test will be on Monday, February 11th & Tuesday, February 12th.

Reading: 20 Minutes - The kids will get the new February reading logs tomorrow.

Spelling: Due Thursday!

News:
Don't forget, Jump Rope for Heart is Thursday, February 7th from 9:15-10:15 AM. Make sure you bring a water bottle!

Friday is Twin Day! Come to school with a friend dressed alike!

Thursday, January 31, 2008

Homework

Math: Homelink 7.8 & Study Facts

Reading: 20 Minutes - Graph Log
*Parent Signature on January Reading Log...I will collect them Friday!

Spelling: Study for Test!

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Homework & School News

Math: Homelink 7.6 & Study Facts

Reading: 20 Minutes - Graph Log

Spelling: Homework Due Thursday!

Science: Study Review Sheet...Magnetism & Electricity Test on Thursday!

School News:
Don't forget the Talent Show is this Friday night from 6:00-8:00 PM!

Monday, January 28, 2008

Homework & School News

Math: Homelink 7.5 & Study Facts

Reading: 20 Minutes - Graph Log

Spelling: Homework Due Thursday!

Science: Study Review Sheet...Magnetism & Electricity Test on Thursday!

School News:
Don't forget the Talent Show is this Friday night from 6:00-8:00 PM!

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Homework

Math: Homelink 7.3 & Study Facts

Reading: 20 Minutes & Graph Log

Spelling: Study for Friday's Test! Homework Due Tomorrow!

Social Studies: Study for Friday's Test! Return the signed Review Sheet for a Bonus Point.

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Homework

Math: Homelink 7.2 & Study Facts

Reading: 20 Minutes & Graph Log

Spelling: Due Friday!

Social Studies: Study Review for Friday's Test!

News: Bryan Chick, Author of The Secret Zoo visited Pembroke today! He talked about his new book, and his life as a writer. He also inspired the students to use their imagination while writing, just like he does! For more information, visit: www.TheSecretZoo.com

Dominic won a FREE advance copy of
The Secret Zoo - Book 2 for correctly answering one of his quiz questions!

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Homework & School News

Math: Homelink 7.1 & Study Facts

Reading: 20 Minutes - Graph Log

Spelling: Homework Due Friday

FYI: Don't forget to turn in the permission slip for the Environmental Center Field Trip if you have not done so yet!

Visiting Author: Brian Chick will be visiting Pembroke tomorrow. The 2nd & 3rd grade classes will go to the media center to meet him from 1:30-2:15.

Thursday, January 17, 2008

Homework & School News

Math: Study Review Sheet for tomorrows Test!

Reading: 20 Minutes - Graph Log

Spelling: Study for tomorrows test!

FYI: Permission slips for the Environmental Center Field Trip were sent home yesterday. Make sure to sign the permission slip and return it to school by tomorrow. Thank you! The field trip is schedule for Tuesday - February 5th.

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Mr. Carney Mayor of Birmingham Visits!

The third grade classes are learning about the city government in social studies. As part of this unit, Mr. Carney came to visit both third grade classes to talk about his job as Mayor of Birmingham.

Homework & School News

Math: Homelink 6.12 & Study Facts

Reading: 20 Minutes - Graph Log

Spelling: Due Tomorrow!

FYI: Permission slips for the Environmental Center Field Trip were sent home today. Make sure to sign the permission slip and return it to school by this Friday. Thank you! The field trip is schedule for Tuesday - February 5th.

Monday, January 14, 2008

Homework

Math: Homelink 6.9 & Study Math Facts

Reading: 20 Minutes - Graph Log

Spelling: Homework Due Thursday!

We will be finishing up Unit 6 in math this week. The students will bring home a review sheet Thursday night to study for the test on Friday, January 18th.

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Homework & School News

Math: Homelink 6.6 & Study Math Facts

Reading: 20 Minutes - Graph Log

Spelling: Homework Due Tomorrow!

Reminder: Don't forget to turn in the signed RTTA progress report!

Monday, January 7, 2008

Homework & School News

Math: Homelink 6.4 & Study Facts

Reading: 20 Minutes - Graph Log

Spelling: Homework Due Thursday!

RTTA: Reading Through The Alphabet
Today your child is bringing home a RTTA progress report. This shows how many book projects they have completed so far this school year. They must complete 15 by the end of the school year. So at this point, they should have at least 7 projects completed...if not, by the end of January. Please sign the progress report for your child to turn in tomorrow. Thank you!

Friday, January 4, 2008

TGIF!!

NO HOMEWORK THIS WEEKEND!

ENJOY...I WILL SEE YOUR SMILING FACES ON MONDAY!

Don't Forget...
  • Book Orders Due Monday
  • Any Late Talent Show Forms Due Monday!

Holiday Breakfast

Thursday, January 3, 2008

Homework & School News

Math: Homelink 6.2 & Study Facts

Reading: 20 Minutes - Remember to graph your new reading log for January!

News: I'm excited to announce that Mr. Donald F. Carney Jr., the Mayor of Birmingham will be visiting the third grade classes on Wednesday, January 9th. This visit fits with the social studies curriculum and Mr. Carney will be talking to the kids about his job as the mayor. We are looking forward to his visit!

Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Homework & School News

Math: Homelink 6.1 & Study Facts

Reading: 20 Minutes - Graph Log

Spelling: No spelling words this week!

Book Orders Due: Monday January 7th