Homework Happenings For Thursday, December 15th

The only assignment for tonight is to finish and turn in your Native American folder. Be sure to have all worksheets completed and then staple them inside your folder. Each student will earn a grade for keeping up and organizing all the work.

Tomorrow is our Holiday Party. The fun starts at 2:30, and parents may sign out their child after the party ends without a tardy.

Everyone have a safe and Happy Holiday season. See you in 2012!!!

Homework Happenings for Wednesday, December 14th

No Homework tonight. Just wanted to share some final pictures from our Native American projects. The students really did a fine job, both with research and the construction of each project.

AR winners: don't forget to bring in your electronic games, labeled with your signed sheet. You may also wear your pj's. Be ready to celebrate at 1:00!!

Here are some more project presenters:

Homework Happenings for Tuesday, December 13th

Social Studies: Take home Native American Flip Book to complete research and illustrations. Be sure to make it colorful!

The AR cutoff has been moved back to Wednesday, Dec. 14th at 3:30 pm. We had to move our "Electronics Party" back to Thursday due to scheduling conflicts. A letter will be going out today about the rules on electronic games for those earning the party.

More Native American projects were presented today. Here are some pictures!

Homework Happenings for Monday, December 12th

Busy week here at HLOE! Our only homework is:

Complete the Hidden Word search for the Native American Vocabulary words. We will exchange papers and complete for tomorrow.

Math: some students will be bringing home their Chpt 7 test to correct for a higher grade. Make sure to have your parents to sign the test! It must be brought back on Tuesday to count the higher grade.

We are continuing to present our projects. The students are doing a great job of not only showing off what they created, but also telling us all about their tribe! We will finish these up this week. Parents, you may come by and pick up your child's project anytime after Thursday. If you are coming to our parties Friday afternoon, that will be a great time to get them.

Don't forget about our family in need that we are providing Christmas for. Please bring in gifts or cash for us to purchase things for them. The third grade teachers will be shopping for our family after school on Thursday.

I am trying something new this year for our Holiday gift giving....Instead of my students buying something for me for Christmas, I have put out "Wreath Wishes" on my tree. These wreathes contain an item that we need in our classroom for the next semester. If you want to purchase and wrap these up, we will open them during our Christmas party on Friday. These gifts will be able to be shared by the whole classroom!

Here are some Native American presenters and a picture from our Morningside visit on Friday.

Homework Happenings for Thursday, December 8th

No spelling test or DOL test tomorrow, so no studying in those areas!

Math: Chapter Review pp. 212-213 in book. Test on Chpt 7 tomorrow over "Multiplication with Regrouping" Please review multiplication facts. The test should be easy IF your child knows his/her facts!

Native American projects are beginning to come in, and they are WONDERFUL!!! I am always amazed at how creative our third graders are with resources around them. We will go on and begin presenting tomorrow for those who are ready. Projects are due tomorrow! Remember, students need to also be able to talk about the tribe they researched (clothing, shelter, traditions, etc) as they present. Watch for pictures on our blog next week of presentations!

We are working on our flip books in class over Native American tribes. Your child is working with a partner to research facts about this tribe. If they want to do some extra research at home to bring in and add to their book, please allow them to do this! You may use the websites that I sent home to look up some neat facts.

*******We have rescheduled our Morningside visit for tomorrow at 2:00 pm. Sorry for the inconvenience!********

Don't forget about our family that we have adopted for Christmas. The third grade is collecting for a mom and her 4 kids to make the Holiday season a little brighter for them. Please send in clothing, toys or cash so we can buy for this family.



6 more days!!!!

Homework Happenings for Tuesday, December 2nd

Math: Multiplying with regrouping WB 135-136
Be ready for Chapter 7 test on Friday! Be reviewing those multiplication facts




Not a lot of homework this evening, so you can finish up Native American projects. Also, this evening, it is Family Movie Night at HLOE! Come enjoy "Polar Express" and some hot chocolate with your family, while watching a family favorite!

*******Morningside Visit on Thursday!!******

If any of you have Santa or Elf felt hats, please let us borrow them to wear for our Christmas Caroling Party on Thursday at Morningside! We promise to take good care of them!

Homework Happenings for Monday, December 2nd

Vocabulary: Native American words: write the definitions

NO spelling list this week!

Reading: Read over "Dream Wolf" and complete comprehension WS

We already have begun getting in some of our projects! If you bring yours in early, you can present this week. ALL projects are due Friday, December 9th

******REMINDER******
In honor of tomorrow night's Movie night, we will be wearing pjs to school during the day. Be sure that your child wears regular shoes. They may change into house shoes if they bring them in their backpacks. Movie Night begins at 6:00pm!

Homework Happenings for Thursday, December 1st

Study for DOL and spelling test, if you didn't make 100% on Thursday.

Math: Multiplication with regrouping WB 29-32

Continue to work on Social Studies Native American Projects!!

BLOG BUSTER: Do you have any Native American artifacts you can bring in to share with the class? Maybe beaded jewelry, turquiose, arrowheads or other items? Bring in something to share, along with some reasearch on the item for a "sweet treat"!

Tomorrow is Friday!

Homework Happenings for Wednesday, November 30th

Good Afternoon, Everyone! This is a no HW night, but I wanted to update our activities for the upcoming weeks. Sorry there was no blog last night; I was sick and not at school, so I was not sure of what the sub would cover. Most students finished up the work in class.

Friday is our big Book Fair Kickoff!!!! Students will be able to preview on Friday to pick out favorite titles. We will then return next Wednesday, Dec. 7th to shop. Please remember to send money/check with your child on that day.

Today, we began planning for our Native American projects. The students were able to do some research on their tribe. We will be completing a planning sheet to help with supplies, materials, information, etc to help with their presentation. Next week, we will begin presenting our projects. They are due on Friday, Dec. 9th. Your child may bring them in any day up til then, though. Some students have not returned the Project signature sheet with their Tribe choice. Please get them in tomorrow!

Next week, we have a busy week with N. American projects, MAPs testing, and On Demand Writing Week. Therefore, we will NOT have a regular reading story or spelling list. We will read stories that are about Native Americans that are AR.

Here are some pictures from our visit to the 1st grade Christmas Mall:

Homework Happenings for Monday, November 28th

Spelling: Write spelling words 3 times each, print or cursive, on paper NO tic tac toe this week!

Reading: Practice O WB pg. 103-104

Social Studies: Chpt 6: Lesson1 "First Communities" WB55

***Don't forget to turn in Native American Projects signature sheet with your tribe you are choosing to work on for your project!***

Don't forget that our Book Fair is beginning this Friday with previewing our store!!! Next week, your child will have an opportunity to shop during their regular library time (Wednesday) and also with YOU at special times during the week.

******Your child will be bringing home a MAPS sheet, explaining their scores on our MAPS test in reading, math and language that we took earlier this fall. It will show their high and low scores in each area. I have conferenced with each child, and we have made some goals for each subject. Please look over the goals with your child, sign it on the back and return. Many of the activities are internet based and they can be completed at home! Please contact me if you have any questions. We will take the MAPS assessment again in December and then in May to check progress.********

Here is a picture of two of our "50's" girls dressed for a fun day on Tuesday's 50's Attendance Bash!!

Homework Happenings for Monday, November 21st

There is no homework for this evening! We are not starting a new story or working on spelling this week. We will use these two days to introduce our Native American unit. Parents, please watch for the letter that will explain our big Native American project. More news to come on that! Each student will need to return the bottom portion of the letter, signed. Here is one website that contains some good ideas for projects.

wwww.nativetech.org/games/index.php

Some students will be bringing home their bar modeling "Group" test that we completed last Friday. If your child made below a 74%, they have an opportunity to correct their mistakes and return for credit. I will average in the modified score with their original grade. Many of the mistakes were simply addition/subtraction mistakes :)

I wish all of you a blessed and wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday!!

Homework Happenings for Thursday, November 17th

Spelling: Tic Tac Toe packets are due on Friday!

Language: Study for DOL test and complete Grammar WB 86

Math: Complete Chpt Review on bar modeling pp. 130-131
"Group" test tomorrow!

*****BLOG BUSTER*****

For extra credit in math: go to www.hoodamath.com and try the timed test for 25 problems in multiplication. Email me your score for extra credit!!!

betsy.pickens@mccracken.kyschools.us

Homework Happenings for Tuesday, November 15th

Spelling: Continue with Tic Tac Toe spelling activities

Reading: Read "Jones Family Express" and make sure a parent/adult signs the signature form.
Answer questions on pg. 379 (1-5) in complete sentences

Math: Bar modeling WB 81-82

****Don't forget there is a "sweet treat" waiting for you if you bring something in for our auction basket. Our theme is art supplies.****

BLOG BUSTER: Same as yesterday; bring in some research/photos on ways Mother Nature can effect the environment in harmful ways!

Homework Happenings for Monday, November 14th

Spelling: We will be working a spelling packet this week (Tic Tac Toe), so you are working independently. I will allow time during the week to work on the activities. Remember, if you choose to do "Spelling City" activities, be sure to list the two games you play and your parent's signature! Packets are due Friday morning, but you can turn them in anytime during the week.

Reading: Vocabulary card book. Be sure to study the words and their meanings.

Science: Chapter 4: "Events that effect our environment" Complete the WS on Lesson 1.

"BLOG BUSTER":

For extra credit, do some research on some ways nature can harm the environment in devastating ways. Bring in an article or some photos to show what you found!

Thanks again for helping with our "Operation Christmas Shoebox" for the needy children of our world! Here is a picture from our collection on Sunday!

Homework Happenings for Thursday, November 10

Spelling: Study for spelling test EVERYBODY! "Bubble test" tomorrow

Reading: Remember to take AR quiz over "Saving the Sand Dunes" tomorrow!

Math: Bar modeling WB 75-76

HEre are some pictures from our Ecosystem Murals presentation today. Shout out to Mr. Bud for filming us for the HLOE news!

Homework Happenings for Monday, November 7th

Spelling: Write the spelling words 3 times each

Science: Study for the Chapter test!!!!

Two awesome websites that we have used in school:

wwww.shepperdsoftware.com The "Food Chain" game!!!

wwww.thinkingblocks.com We will be using this site to learn about barmodeling in math.

Homework Happenings for Thursday, November 3rd

Language: Study for DOL test

Math: Chpt 4 Review in textbook (p.116) Complete in order to study for the test tomorrow!

Social Studies: Lesson 2/3 vocabulary WB 52 and 58

"Blog Buzz":

Can a fish fly? Can one butterfly mimic another type of butterfly? Using internet or research book, find an unusual animal adaptation and share a picture or fact with us tomorrow for extra credit :)

Homework Happenings for Tuesday, November 1st

Spelling: write spelling words 3 times each

Reading: Read "One Riddle, One Answer" with parent; complete story map and drawing

Math: subtraction across zeros pg. 113 (1-7)

We will begin our ecosystem murals today. Parents, watch for our murals to appear on our outside wall later this week!

"Treat" assignment: bring in a picture from a magazine, internet site or a drawing of your ecosystem that you were assigned for your mural for a treat!!!! We will add to our science bulletin board!

Homework Happenings for Monday, October 31st

NO HOMEWORK FOR TONIGHT!

HAVE A SAFE AND FUN HALLOWEEN EVENING!

Homework Happenings for Thursday, October 27th

Spelling: Study for spelling test, if you didn't make 100% on "Spelling City" test
Finish Tic-Tac-Toe spelling packet

Reading: "Stone Soup" review WS

Language: Study DOL sentences

Math: Subtraction with regrouping WB 65-66

Tomorrow's activities:


"Books Alive" parade begins at 1:30 pm. Children may come in book character costume, with book! Parents may come to the gym to watch. Fall Parties start at 2:30; you can check your child out after party, without a tardy.

Homework Happenings for Tuesday, October 25th

Reading: Read "Stone Soup" and finish trifold of the story and inferences

Math: Subtraction WB 59-60

Social Studies: We are taking the test today! Communities trifold was also due today.


**********************Bonus!!*****************

I have some "sweet treats" for those students who can bring in a small plastic can of antibacterial wipes for the classroom!******

Homework Happenings for Monday, October 24th

Spelling: Begin "Tic-Tac-Toe" activity with spelling words this week. The packet is due on Friday.

Reading: Practice O WB 75

Social Studies: Study for test over Chpt. 2 "Communities"
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This week's Happenings:
This is Red Ribbon Week: Say No to Drugs!!!
Tues: Funny socks
Wed: Bring in a contribution to Humane Society
Thurs: Silly Hat
Fri: Books Alive Parade. Each child will dress as their favorite book character and bring the book
Fall Parties begin at 2:30

Homework Happenings for Tuesday, October 18th

Reading: Read "Author: A True Story" Be sure to sign your child's reading log, so I know that you have read the story.

Math: Chapter Review pp. 91 (1-10) Test on Chapter 2 Thursday!!!

Social Studies: Lesson 2 "Suburban Communities"/ map grad WS

Remember: This is a new 9 week period. We have new AR Goals and fresh opportunities to make sure we are following rules on completing assignments on time. Parents please help by checking agendas and encouraging students to have ALL their work completed and turned in in a timely manner :)

Homework Happenings for Monday, October 17th

Reading: Practice O WB 65-66

Spelling: We are taking a break from our spelling "Tic Tac Toe" and students will write spelling words 3 times each on paper.

Math: Continuing with 3-4 digit addition with regrouping. WB 52-54

This Thursday, we go to Morningside to visit our friends for some "Halloween Fun"!

Here are some pictures from our AR Reward Balloon Party last Wednesday:

Homework Happenings for Thursday, October 13th

It's hard to believe that we are almost finished with our first week of our new nine weeks! Lots of stuff is happening tomorrow. Here is the rundown:

Coin Store for 1st nine weeks @ 9:00 am. Be sure to bring HW coins!

"Hooked on Science" Assembly at 1:30

Our first Birthday Celebration for those students with birthdays in July, August and September. The cafeteria is providing cupcakes and drinks!

Snack Friday, so bring $1 for a snack.

Homework for tonight:

Spelling: study for test is you did not make 100% on Spelling City test

Language: DOL test and Grammar WB 53

Math: Addition WB 45-46

Here are some pictures from our AR Winners Reward Party. We invited Ms. Tane back to teach us how to make balloon animals. What a great time!!

Homework Happenings for Tuesday, October 11th

Reading: Read the story "Planets In Our Solar System" and have your parent to sign! Also, complete the rest of your story trifold.

Math: Complete WB pg 35-36 on estimation and writing.

Homework Happenings for Monday, October 10th

Welcome back to HLOE!!! I hope everyone had a restful, yet fun Fall Break. Now we are heading into our 2nd nine weeks.

Homework for tonight is:

Spelling: Tic Tac Toe spelling activities
Your child will have until Thursday to complete 3 assignments of their own choosing listed on the Tic Tac To Board. This will take the place of our Wednesday spelling WS that we usually do. They may turn in their 3 assignments all AT THE SAME TIME, stapled to the Tic Tac Toe sheet, any time before Thursday. This will give your child an opportunity to have some choices as to what they want to complete to show mastery over their spelling lists, while also teaching responsibility of keeping up with assignments over a number of days. I will also give them time in class to work on this.

Reading: Practice 0 WB 59 only

Math: WS 22/28 over rounding/estimating

Homework Happenings for Thursday, September 29th

Good Afternoon, HLOE Family!!! We are winding down for Fall Break and here is the HW for the evening:

Spelling: If you did not make 100% on your Spelling City test, study and take tomorrow

Grammar: Study DOL sentences

Math: Estimating WB 32-34

Social Studies: Study for Ch. 1 Test

****our Class made our Class AR Goal with a total of 244 points. Yeah!! To celebrate, we will be relaxing with a treat and the movie "Trumpet of the Swan" at 2:00 tomorrow afternoon. Congratulations, Class!! Don't forget that our official AR cutoff is the Tuesday after Fall Break. The AR Reward will be Wednesday, October 12th. We are making balloon animals with Ms. Alexander!

Homework Happenings for Tuesday, Sept. 27th

Reading: Read the featured article, "What's in store for the Future?" and complete the questions on pg. 219 (1-4)

Social Studies: Complete the Chapter Review on pg. 38-39 (1-12)
Be looking over your study guide....test over Chpt. 1 on Friday!!!

Homework Happenings for Monday, September 26th

We are in the "home stretch" of our first 9 weeks! This is the last week of the month of September.

Homework for tonight is:

Spelling: Make up a story using 10 of your spelling words this week.

Reading: Practice 0 WB 51/52

Social Studies: WB 8 Test over chapter 1 is on Friday. Study guide went home today!

Homework Happenings for Thursday, September 22nd

Spelling: Study for test over /ch/ words

Grammar: Study for DOL #7 test

Reading: "Wolf!" comprehension/vocabulary WS

Here are some more of our Morningside pictures!!

Homework Happenings for Tuesday, Sept. 20th

Today was our field trip to downtown Paducah's River Heritage Museum and the Floodwall Murals. There is no homework for the night. READ!!!

Parents:
There is a letter going home tonight about the information on our April field trip to Frankfort, for those who have not been able to attend our parent meetings. We are asking that you pay at least 1/2 the total charge ($30) by the end of October. We will be asked to make a downpayment on our buses at that time. You may pay anything toward the trip at any time. Just send a check, in a marked envelope, with your child. I will then send you a receipt to let you know that I have received payment. Thanks!!!

Some more pictures from our Morningside visit:

Homework Happenings for Monday, September 19th

Good Afternoon, HLOE students! Today's homework is:

Spelling: Illustrate 10 spelling words WS

Reading: Read "Wolf!" at home and have parents sign sheet/agenda. Complete Practice O WB 45/46.

Math: CHapter 2: Mental Math: Complete "QUICK CHECK" pp. 39-40.

No Social Studies homework today. Don't forget, our trip to downtown Paducah is tomorrow. Wear comfortable shoes as we will be doing some walking. We will also eat sack lunches downtown. If there are any parents who would like to join us, you may park down in the parking lot at the foot of Broadway. Our buses should be arriving aroun 9:00 am. We will be visiting the River Heritage Museum and the Floodwall. It should be a great learning experience!

All this week on our blog, I will be posting pictures from our trip to Morningside last Thursday. The students really enjoyed meeting their new "grandparent"!

Homework Happenings for Tuesday, Sept. 13

Reading: Read "The Strongest One" and parent sign reading log. Complete the vocabulary/comprehension WS

Math: Review over Chpt 1 and the checkup review lesson we completed and graded today. Test is tomorrow!

******PTO meeting/dinner tonight! Third grade meeting immediately following the meeting.*****

Homework Happenings for Monday, Sept. 12th

Spelling: ABC order and guide word WS

Reading: Vocabulary review: "Practice O" WB 37-38

Math: Chapter 1 Review pp. 34-35 in textbook; test will be on Wendnesday

MAPs testing today, so no science.

*****Reminder: Tomorrow night, immediatly following the PTO meeting, we will have a third grade informational meeting for our parents. We will cover items such as homework policy, discipline procedures for third grade, and more information about our spring trip to Frankfort. Be sure to make a point to come! ******

Homework Happenings for Thursday, Sept. 8th

Study for DOL #4 tonight

Grammar: WB pg on compound sentences

Reading: Comprehension/vocabulary WS on "The Perfect Pet"

Math: WB 11/12 over comparing/ordering numbers

No science homework tonight.

Tomorrow is Snack Friday! Don't forget to bring $1 for fun snack!

Homework Happenings for Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

No homework this evening. Here are a couple of important dates/meetings that I need to share with you:

AR cutoff is Tuesday, October 11th. Hopefully, this will give friends an opportunity to read over Fall Break and come back to take some last minute tests.

AR Reward: Wednesday, October 12th
We are meeting with Mrs. Tane, the "Balloon Animal Lady" and she is going to hold a
workshop on how to make balloon animals!!

Tuesday, September 13th @ 6:30pm
PTO meeting and third grade meeting, immediately following. We will go over third grade
homework policy, etc.

Homework Happenings for Tuesday, Septmeber 6, 2011

Hope everyone had a wonderful Labor Day weekend! The homework assignments for today are:

Reading: Read "The Perfect Pet" . No written assignment

Math: Place Value Review WB 7-8

Science: We started Chapter 2 "Plant Life Cycles" Complete WB 27/28 at home.

We will be starting the MAPs testing cycle this week and will complete it next week. Your child will be tested in the computer lab over math skills.

Homework Happenings for Thursday, September 1, 2011

Good Afternoon!
The homework for today is:

Study DOL sentences and spelling words (unless you made 100% on your pretest)

Math: Place Value WS

Grammar: Predicate WB 21-22

Science: The Vertebrate Flip Book is due by 3:30 tomorrow afternoon!

The students did a great job on their science test! I will be handing it back tomorrow.

******Look for a letter from me about an exciting program we will be participating in starting Sept. 15th!******

Homework Happenings for Tuesday, August 30th

Good Afternoon!
Don't forget the Frankfort meeting tonight at 6:00 pm in the gym. We will be discussing the upcoming trip in the spring, cost and other important information.

Reading: Read "Penguin Chicks" with an adult. Write 5 complete questions and answers about the story to share tomorrow.

Math: Place Vaue workbook pg

Science: Study for test over Chapter 1 tomorow! Look over the study guide.

Homework Happenings for Tuesday, August 23

Reading: Read "Dear Juno" and have your parent to sign the orange sheet
Complete Practice O WB 15/16

Math: Mulitplicatin WS over 3's and 4's

Homework Happenings for Monday, August 22nd

Tonight's homework is:

Spelling: Make a word search with your spelling words. We will "trade" with a friend and try to solve them!

Science: Finish reading Lesson 3: "Animals and their Parts" pp. 6-46-48. Complete workbook pgs 13-14. Parents, you may read the passage with them to finish the WB pg.

Homework Happenings for Thursday, August 18th

Good afternoon, HLOE Family!

Here are the following assignments for this evening:

Study Daily Oral Language sentences
Study Spelling words (If you made 100% today, you do not have to take the test :)

Math: Multiplication arrays and skip counting WB 96

Language: Grammar WB 11-12

Today, we made our class AR goal, and we've already been hard at work reading and taking tests. Please encourage your child to READ, READ, READ!

Thanks for all the great response to our sock need. I now have enough for the class!
Tomorrow is Friday!!!

Homework Happenings for Wednesday, August 17th

There is no actual homework this evening, but I do have some requests!

Don't forget that we need white athletic socks for us to use as erasers for our whiteboards. So if you have some old socks that you want to get rid of, we will take them!

I have asked each student to bring in a leaf from home. We are going to compare all the different types and shapes of leaves as we continue our plant and animal study in science.

Have a great evening!

Homework Happenings for Tuesday, August 16th

Good Evening, HLOE Family!

Homework for tonight is:

Reading: Read "Dear Juno" with an adult. Have him/her to sign your reading signature paper (orange) and bring back. Complete WB pg. 7/8

Math: We are continuing with the multiplication strategy of skip counting with a number line. Complete WS 77/78.

We are in need of used, white athletic socks to use as erasers for our whiteboards. The students use these small boards to practice math facts. Thanks!!!

Homework Happenings for Monday, August 15th

Great start for the week! We have the following assignments for homework tonight:

1. Spelling words-write 3 times each on notebook paper

2. Science- We began our study of "Living and Nonliving Things" Homework is to list at least 6 Living and 6 Nonliving things in and around your home.

Thank Goodness it's Friday!!

We have had an awesome week in third grade!!! A lot of 100% were achieved this week:

1. 100% had their Homework!
2. 100% of my class had parent signatures on their agendas!
3. 100% of my students were in attendance ALL WEEK!!!

What a wonderful class. I am so proud to call them "MY STUDENTS"!

Next week, we will be getting into more of a regular routine. Mom and Dad, look for homework to be coming home on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights. PLEASE, remember to check agendas and work for any mistakes or problems. Don't forget, you can email me if there are any problems or concerns.

Have a GREAT weekend!

Homework Happenings for Thursday, August 11

Good Afternoon, Class! Here is a good place to find out all about your homework for the evening! I will also post any upcoming events that you need to know about. Look for interesting pictures that you can share!

Tonight, the following homework needs to be completed:
Math: Multiplication worksheet over 2's and 5's
Language: Study for Daily Oral Language test (DOL)

New School Year!!!!

     I am so excited to begin our new 2011-2012 school year at Hendron-Lone Oak!  If you are just reading my blog for the first time, welcome to third grade.  I can't wait to meet each and everyone of my 21 new third grade friends!  We already have lots of fun get-to-know-you activities planned in the next few weeks:

• Friday, July 30th 5:00-7:00 pm  "Back to School Bash"!!!!  Join us in the back parking lot and gym for free hot dogs, chips , popcorn and soda and all kinds of fun games and activities.  Bring the entire family and meet all our new teachers!  I will be working in the petting zoo.
• Monday, August 1st  5:30-7:00 pm  Third Grade Registration  We meet in the gym and take care of all the paperwork that needs to be filled out.  Parents may also pay all fees at that time.  You may also bring in your school supplies* if you wish.  This will keep you from having to pack it in the first day of school!
• Tuesday, August 9th 8:30 am  First day of school!!!!

Mrs. Pickens's Classroom Door

   *To see third grade school list, go to McCracken County School's website and click on schools, then Hendron Lone Oak.  Go to "School Supplies"

Last week of Third Grade!!

      There is no homework this week.  We are doing all classwork "in house" for the remainder of our third grade year.  Here are the calendar of events for the rest of the week:

• Monday- Coin store at 10:00
• Monday-AR third grade reward celebration "Three P's"
• Tuesday-Share portfolio pieces with our second graders
• Wednesday-"Clean out" the classroom day!!!!  Be sure to wear old clothes on this day, as we will be straightening up our classroom.

Homework Happenings for Wednesday, May 18th

Science:  Study your 21 vocabulary words and simple machines for our LAST test over Chapter 11 in your       science!

Thanks to ALL my students for my wonderful Teacher Appreciation gift you presented to me today.  I can't wait to pamper myself with a gift certificate for a free manicure and pedicure (we learned some new words today !).  I plan on going right before taking off for the beach later this summer. Also, the memory book, filled with class event pictures was so thoughful.  We all have enjoyed looking through it!  Thanks again, for the BEST students and parents ever!  You have made my year a true joy!!
P.S.  The luncheon was excellent and so tasty.  Thanks to all our moms for making that possible.


Tomorrow is our On Demand Celebration (we sure are celebrating a lot these days, aren't we?).  We will meet, as a school, outside to "show off" our writing.


Friday is Field Day.  Remember to dress comfortably, with caps, sunglasses and sunscreen.  We are adding tennis this year as an event.

Homework Happenings for Monday, May 16th

Testing Celebration at Mike Miller Park last Friday!

Surprise guest at Mike Miller...Ms. Winters!

Kayla and Marissa ready for tennis!

Karlie, Chaney, Darrin and Dakota playing some softball

Jenna and Catherine resting after some basketball!

Science:    Simple Machines Home Scavenger Hunt WS
                 Ask your child about "science stations" today.  They got to build and learn all about the 6 simple machines.

**Review all science vocabulary words and definitions.  Test over science vocabulary on Thursday.**

Field Day on Friday!  Wear comfortable shoes and clothes!

Homework Happenings for Monday, May 16th

Science:    Simple Machines Home Scavenger Hunt WS
                 Ask your child about "science stations" today.  They got to build and learn all about the 6 simple machines.

**Review all science vocabulary words and definitions.  Test over science vocabulary on Thursday.**

Field Day on Friday!  Wear comfortable shoes and clothes!

Testing is Over!!!!

  Yeah!!!! We are finally finished with our testing for third grade!   Tomorrow, we are on our way to Mike Miller Park for a day of playing and celebrating!

Because we may have a chance of rain, we are asking students to come prepared with sunglasses, tennis shoes etc for playing outside.  Also, bring any board/card games you may want in case of rain.  We will get under the pavillion and play games.

Parents, if you are also going, you may meet us here and follow the buses, or just drive up and meet us there.

Testing Happenings for Tuesday, May 10th

    I have changed the heading to "Testing Happenings" because we seem to always be in the testing mode!  But the end is in sight!!!  We will wrap up the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) and the AIMs web testing on Thursday morning.  Then it is off to Mike Miller Park on Friday!!!  Remember to keep up the good attendance while we are testing, so you won't have to stay back at school doing make ups while we are on the field trip. 

    Upcoming dates:

• AR cutoff is Friday,May 13th
• Mike Miller fiield trip is also May 143th
• Don't forget to get in ALL library books by next week.  Mrs. Owens needs to get a count of them.

Homework Happenings for May 3rd

We finished the KCCT Math section of our test today.  Yeah!!!  Tomorrow we take the KACS math/reading test and then we are done with state testing.

No homework tonight.

Don't forget to make/buy a card for Ms. Winters.  Her last day is Thursday.

Homework Happenings for Tuesday, April 26th

****No Homework due to testing.  Today, we covered Reading Test B and C.  ********

Our last visit with our Morningside Friends!

The Lone Oak blow up helmet.  We got to race through!

The testing pros!

Here are some pictures from our last Morningside visit and our Testing Celebration on Friday.

Important dates this week:

Tuesday, May 3rd 6:00-7:00 pm-Watchdog pizza dinner for our dads!
Thursday, May 5th- Parent Volunteer luncheon
Thursday, May 5th- Ms. Winters last day (Party time!)