TIGER Assembly

Today as a wrap up to Friendship week, we had the TIGER assembly on Friday.  The presentation taught students about how to be a good friend.

 

 

Space Exploration

Students took a Google Exploration to the Stratosphere.  Mrs. Beaudoin took the students on a field trip using an app.  They were able to follow a weather balloon up on its journey to the stratosphere.  Please ask you child about their trip.  It was amazing!!  Thank you to Mrs. Beaudoin for the experience.

Here are some pictures through the students eyes.

To end the journey, students watched a short video called "I Leapt From the Stratosphere. Here's How I Did It.  Check out the link by clicking on the words.

February Break Reading Challenge

Students will be coming home with their Winter Break Reading Challenge.  This will be due back by Tuesday, March 7th.  For students who complete the challenge, they will have lunch with me on that Tuesday.

March Book Order and Book It

Today students will be coming home with their March Book It and Book Order.  For the March Book-It, I wanted students to be able to record what they read over vacation.  With this in mind, I am asking that the February Book-It be turned in on Monday, March 6th.

The March Book Order will also be coming home.  It is not due til Thursday, March 9th.  But, feel free to order anytime between now and then.

Favorite Story Book Character

Students came to school on Thursday in their favorite story book character costumes.  We had Amelia Bedelia, Annie, and Harry Potter to name a few.

SCA - Week 3 - Watershed

This week, Mr. Pete, Miss Haley and Miss Kaitlin taught the students about the watershed, specifically the Merrimack Watershed.

Then students broke off into three groups.  Each group made their own watershed.

Group 1 - Miss Haley's Group

Group 2 - Mr. Pete's Group

Group 3- Miss Kaitlin's Group

If you missed us...

If you missed us... here is the link (you may need to copy and paste the link into a browser)! http://www.wmur.com/article/school-visit-hooksett-memorial-school-zl5tph0o/8964026

Take a look at the Hooksett Memorial third and fourth grade students saying hello to Kevin Skarupa.

Kevin Skarupa Visit

Today we had Kevin Skarupa come talk to our third and fourth graders about weather!   We learned about the water cycle, clouds, types of weather, rainbows, weather tools and weather maps.  The students had a great time.  We will be on the 6:45 am news (WMUR) tomorrow morning! 

Friendship Assembly & Super Hero

Friendship Week has started.  On Friday, we had an assembly to start the week off right.  Students were also asked to dress up as a Super Hero.  Above are some pictures of 3C Super Heros!!

Problem of Week Winners

Even with all the snow days, students have still been working hard on the problem of the weeks.  

For the week of Feb 6th - The Boggle Board - The following students took the challenge.

Ava, Quintin, Addie, Alexandra, Jack, & Tobi

For the week of Feb 13th - The "Purr-fect" Valentine - The following students took the challenge.

Jack, Quintin, Logan

This Week

Here is our week at a glance:

**There will be NO reading story and NO spelling list this week.

** Please let me know if your child is going to be absent any days this week so I can plan accordingly.

Monday - NO SCHOOL - President's Day

Tuesday - Sports Day, Visit with class from last year at lunch
              - Kevin Skarupa coming to discuss weather.

Wednesday - Love Your Pet's - PJ's and stuffed animal
             - SCA coming

Thursday - Friendship Day - Dress as favorite character from book

Friday - Wild About Friendship Day - Dress in wild prints
           - TIGER Assembly
           - Fraction Test

SCA - Week 2

This week, the lesson was broken down into 2 stations.  Miss Kaitlin worked with the students on the difference between weathering and erosion.  

Then Mr. Eric and Miss Haley spoke to the students about decomposition and soil.  The students were able to hold worms.

We had a great time!

Valentine's Party

We had a great time at our Valentine's Day party today.  The time went so fast.  However, students were still able to hand out their cards and play some games.  

Snow Days!

In response to this past week of snow days and delays, the next two weeks will be jam packed. Let's hope we are done with snow days and delays!   

*If we have a snow day on Monday, Spelling test will be on Tuesday.

Monday, 2/13 - Spelling Test (from Friday 2/10)

Tuesday, 2/14 - Valentine's Party (bring a bag/box to collect Valentine's), 2:30-3:15

                          - book exchange in Library

Wednesday, 2/15 - SCA, 9:30-10:30

Friday, 2/17 - Reading Test (Earth: Our Place in Space), Spelling Test (review)

Monday, 2/20 - No School - President's Day

Tuesday, 2/21 - Kevin Skarupa visit, 9:30 am

Wednesday, 2/22 - SCA, 9:30-10:30

Thursday, 2/23 - Chapter 14 Math Test (Fractions)

Friday, 2/24 - TIGER Assembly, 10:30-11:15

Device Party Today

We had a great time at our Device Party today.  Students wore their pj's, snuggled with a stuffed animal and used their device.  They had sooo much fun!

SCA -Week 1

Despite the delay today, we still were able to have the SCA visit.  Let me introduce you to our wonderful SCA leaders who will be working with the students on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30 for the next 10 weeks.

            Mr. Pete                               Miss Haley

                                                 Miss Kaitlin

First up was having the students rotate to three stations.  Miss Kaitlin gave the students their journals to write in weekly.  Miss Haley gave the students wooden necklaces (name tags), and Mr. Pete introduced the students to Penelope Porcupine (a system for students to ask questions).  

Lastly, students were introduced to the four hemispheres.

The students had a great first lesson.

Spirit Week

Just an update on some fun events coming soon.  Students will be asked to focus on friendship as we head into vacation.  Please take a look and start thinking about how your child can participate too.

New England Map

Last week, we started working with the New England Map.  Students were asked to label the states, bodies of water, and country on the map.  Now, there are working on using their best coloring to finish the map.  Here is what we labeled.  

Smarter Balance

Third grade is the year the Smarted Balanced (SBAC) assessments begins.  It usually occurs towards the middle/end of March for third graders.  Here is the link to the website so you can familiarize yourself with the test.  This testing is much different than NWEA (which students have been doing since K at Underhill) so we will practice the test many times beforehand.  Students can also practice at home and get familiar with the structure and tools.  It may be a good idea for you to see what your child is expected to be able to complete by helping them with the practice tests at home.  The link to the practice tests can be found here. You do not need any usernames or passwords.  

*Students were introduced to the SBAC testing and we have been to the ELA Training Test so check out the features!

100 Squares Party

January Book It Updates

Students have been working hard on their January Book-Its.  They had to reading 340 minutes, passed 4 AR tests, and earned between 2-5 points.  

Congratulations to the following students.

Nathaniel

Jaylin

Kaylee

Tobi

Addie

Alexandra

Phase of the Moon (Optional)

For homework this week, I asked students to study the moon and find out what phase it was in each night.  This was an optional activity.  I told the students that if they wanted to continue to observe the moon, that I would give the Moon Journal back to them to continue to observe over the next few weeks.  I can't wait to see what has been happening with the moon.

SCA Starting Soon

Today, students met Kaitlin, Pete, and Hailey. Students were able to ask the SCA members a few questions.  We are very excited to have them visiting us every Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:30.