"And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you
because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places." ~Roald Dahl

Monday, December 17, 2012

Another Great Guest

Today we had a guest come in and talk about his expedition in the Himalayas! Last week, we read a story that mentioned this amazing mountain range and today we saw real pictures! Thank you Mrs. Johnson and Ryan for sharing this incredible experience with us!
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Weekly Update 12/17/12

During this special time of year, I want to express how thankful I am for spectacular students and supportive parents. I appreciate every one of you. THANK YOU!

Communication Arts:
Story: Pushing Up the Sky
Focus: Cause and Effect and Author's Purpose
Genre: Play
Spelling: prefixes - re, mis, dis, un
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Math: 
Unit 6: Patterns

Mark Your Calendar!
Wednesday, 12/19/12 - 3rd Grade Rehearsal, 9:00, Unit 6 Math Test
Thursday, 12/20/2012 - 3rd Grade Holiday Performance 1:00
Friday, 12/21/2012 - Spelling Menu and Reading Log Due
Pajama Party, 2:00 Reader's Theater and Holiday Celebration
Earlier this week, students were sent home with green papers. These are the songs they are singing for the Christmas Performance. Please encourage your students to practice!
Love,
Ms. Senecal
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Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Graphs

We have been studying different kinds of graphs and analyzing data. Today, we collected data by pulling colored cubes out of a paper bag. Each group collected data using a different method. I was so impressed by the students ability to organize the data on tally charts, frequency tables, and line plots! Last, we used the data to create bar graphs and pictographs.
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Sunday, December 9, 2012

Weekly Update 12/10/12

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

Communication Arts:
Story: Hottest, Coldest
Focus: Cause and Effect and Author's Purpose

Spelling: vowel + r - ir, or, er, ar

Math: 
Unit 5: Use Addition and Subtraction 
Unit 6: Patterns

We will finish Unit 5 this week and start Unit 6. 

Science:
Simple Machines
The simple machines unit is coming to an end. On Friday, I sent home a project. Look for a blue paper with two choices. Choice 1 is an around the house project that requires a bit of time, but no materials. Students must complete the table by identifying simple machines around the house. Choice 2 is a hands-on material that requires some materials. I totally encourage creativity and using materials you already have. This project is intended to be a fun family event and not stressful. Please give me a call if you have any questions. 

Mark Your Calendar!
Monday, 12/10/2012 - Art
Thursday, 12/13/12 - Happy Birthday Morgan! Unit 5 Math Test. Early Out.
Friday, 12/14/12 - Reading Log and Spelling Menu due. Spelling Test.
Thursday, 12/20/2012 - 3rd Grade Christmas Performance 1:00
Earlier this week, students were sent home with green papers. These are the songs they are singing for the Christmas Performance. Please encourage your students to practice!
Love,
Ms. Senecal
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A Dinosaur in Room 117!

The Nordtome family brought in a fossil of a dinosaur egg. The fossil is from Eastern Montana and weighs about 80 pounds. Thank you for sharing this prehistoric treasure!
Sara rolled in the heavy egg!
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Volcanoes and Penguins and Landforms Oh My!

We had a visitor in our class last week! Ms. Dayton arranged for a presentation by a researcher who had made many visits to Antarctica. His presentation aligned well with the stories we read about volcanoes and penguins and the unit on landforms. Students even got to try on gear!
Mikayla trying on "Big Red"
Where's Tre?
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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Weekly Update 12/3/2012

Happy December! What a busy and fun month we have to look forward to!

Communication Arts:Story: A Symphony of Whales
Focus: Author's Purpose and Cause and Effect
Spelling: suffixes ly, ful, less, ness


Math: Unit 5: Use Addition and Subtraction
This unit focuses on rounding, estimating, counting on money amounts, and tables.
The mini-projects that have been turned in and presented so far are beyond my expectations. Picture to come!
Science:
Simple Machines
Last week we learned about different kind of levers with our Big Sky Buddies. The students used marshmallow catapults.
Mark Your Calendar!
12/3/2012 - 12/7/2012 Last week of Flagship.
Thursday, 12/6/2012 - Early Out
Friday, 12/7/2012 - Spelling Test
Monday, 12/10/2012 - Art
Thursday, 12/20/2012 - 3rd Grade Christmas Performance 1:00

Love,
Ms. Senecal
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