100 Squares Party

Where:  Mrs. Coulon’s Classroom

When:  Friday, January 8, 2016

Time:  12:30 to 1:30 and 2:30 to 3:00PM

Dear Parents,

Wow!!!  The students have earned their third 100 Squares Party.  They have worked really hard at being responsible, respectful, and safe.  Now, it is time to reward them for all their hard work.

I have decided the theme for this party will be a Pajama Party and watch a movie.  We will be voting on what movie by Tuesday.  Students may bring in (please do not wear to school) appropriate PJ’s to school and a favorite blanket or “small” pillow.  While watching the movie, students will also be enjoying snacks.  I will supply the drinks.  I am asking parents to volunteer to send in an extra snack on the day of the party for their child only.  Please keep in mind the Wellness Policy.

Thank you,

Mrs. Coulon

Winter Break Challenge

Tomorrow,  students will be coming home with a Winter Break Reading Challenge.  Students need to choose 10 of the reading activities (in the marshmellows) and glue them into the hot cocoa cup.  Each marsh mellow is 20 minutes, so the challenge is to read 200 minutes over vacation.  There will be a reward of Monday, January 4th for any student who completes the challenge.  HAPPY READING!!

Polar Express Day

Today was Polar Express Day in our room and Ms. Brown's room.  We read the story in the morning and then made necklaces.  Students were given a bell and then asked to put beads on making a pattern.  When they finished, they worked on hidden pictures.  Then this afternoon, students watched Polar Express the movie.  While watching, they had to complete a venn diagram on how the book and movie was the same and different.  We had a great day!

Math Class Work

We have started our next unit in math on multiplication.  To get ready for this unit, we have gone back to go over the properties and strategies to solve multiplication problems when they are not known automatically.  Here is some work from students this week.

Start Collecting

As we start Unit 3 in reading, Money, please start collecting your coins and bills from other countries. I am asking students to bring in coins and bills from around the world.  They will be sharing this money with the class each day.  I will also be using a website to compare the money to the United States.  Please start sending in money after the holidays.

Guidance

Today students listened to a lesson on acceptance. Mrs. Jordan read 2 books about characters that were different then their friends or classmates. Then students had a chance to work together to make drawings cooperatively. 

Multiplication - XtraMath

As we begin our next unit in math on multiplication, I have challenged some students to start practicing their multiplication facts on XtraMath.  Most students enjoyed this new challenge.  If your child expresses that he/she would like to continue to practice the addition and subtraction facts some more before moving onto multiplication, please let me know.  

Chorus Concert

We had a few students from the class that participated in chorus this year. They did a wonderful job singing and performing to the school on Wednesday. Thank you for a great concert!

North America Map Quiz

Students came home today with a study guide for their North America Map Quiz.  Please help your child study each night.  Their quiz will be on Friday, December 18th.  Students will have to know where each country or body of water goes on the map.  However, there will be a word bank for the students to choose from so they don't need to know how to spell the words.  Points will be taken off if a word is misspelled or labeled in the wrong spot.

Hour of Code

Today our class participated in in the international computer science program, "Hour of Code."  Students chose from "Frozen," "Star Wars," "Angry Birds," and "Minecraft" programs which required them to write lines of code to accomplish specific tasks and puzzles.  Thanks to Mrs. Overmyer for bringing us this special opportunity!

Student can continue to go on the website throughout the week.  Use the above links to enjoy more hours of code.

Health Class

Health class for third grade start this week.  For our class, we will have Health on Thursdays from 12:40 to 1:30 for the whole second trimester.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

November Reading Log/ Pizza Hut Book IT

Congratulations!

The following students completed all the requirements of their November Book It.  Students needed to read 250 minutes and pass 3 AR tests.  They will receive their Free! Personal Pan Pizza slips tomorrow.  

Met the Requirements                          So Close - Honorable Mention

Jacob - 4 books read                            Hannah - 1 book

Andrew B. - 5 books                             Margo - 2 books

Gavyn - 4 books                                  Shanaira - 2 books

Bryn - 3 books                                     Emma - 2 books

Jeffrey - 4 books                                  Ava - 1 book

Olivia - 3 books                                    Braden - 1 book

Jason - 4 books

Zoey - 5 books

Andrew V. - 3 books
Owen - 3 books

December Book Order - DUE Dec 3rd

December Book It