Mrs Pickens' Third Grade Class

Monday, May 23, 2011

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.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

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.

Monday, May 16, 2011

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!

Thursday, May 12, 2011

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.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

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.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

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.