Homework Happenings for Thursday, Aug. 30th

Spelling: Study for test, if you didn't make 100% today on Spelling City pretest Language: Study for DOL test Reading: "Whose Habitat?" Assessment review (we usually do as a test on Friday, but we have an assembly) Math: WB 25-26 ******BLOG BUSTER****** Have you ever heard of a plant that can "snatch" its food from the air (insects)? Do some research and find its name! Mrs. Owen, our HLOE librarian, has asked us to inform you that you may go on her website to view your child's AR progress and to also locate a book in our school library. Just go to "McCracken County Schools" website, click on Hendron Lone Oak, then teacher website.

Homework Happenings for Wednesday, Aug. 29th

No Homework tonight. A special shout out to Abby and McCall for answering the Blog Buster from yesterday!! Yes, both the building of the new McCracken County HS and Lake Forest Neighborhood have caused some animal habitats to be disturbed. Good Job, Girls!!!

Homework Happenings for Tuesday, August 28th

Reading: Read "Whose Habitat is it?" at home. Parent sign reading log. Answer questions(1-4) in complete sentences on pg. 81 Science: Lesson 1:"Plant Life Cycles" WB 28-29 ****BLOG BUSTER***** Can you name and describe an area in Paducah where urban sprawl has taken over an animal's habitat?

Homework Happenings for Monday, August 27th

Good Afternoon! We are going "lite" on homework tonight because of our Frankfort meeting. Spelling: Long a vowel patterns: Write words 3 times each on paper. Science: Finish up Flip book on 5 types of Vertebrates. Most students have completed this and turned it in! *****Frankfort meeting tonight @ 6:00pm!!****** Purpose is to inform parents about the trip, allow those to begin paying fees and sign up as chaperones. Be sure to attend in the HLOE cafeteria!!.

Homework Happenings for Thursday, Aug. 23

Lots of tests to study for tonight! Language: study for DOL test Science: Study for Chapter 1 test ***REMINDER: Monday night at 6:00 there will be an informational meeting about our Frankfort trip in the spring. We urge you to attend!!*****

Homework Happenings for Wed, Aug. 22nd

Wednesday is usually not a Homework night, but I wanted to make you aware that we are having a math test tomorrow over chpt 1: Numbers to 10,000. The students have made their own study guide from the chapter review. They will be bringing home the textbook and journal to look over their notes. You can help by reviewing some of the problems from the chapter. We did a formal review today, and they did very well! Thanks! Also, look for a note about an important meeting next Monday night about our trip to Frankfort in the spring. Please put it on your calendar!

Homework Happenings for Tuesday, Aug. 21st

Reading: Read "Dear Juno" at home with a parent. Be sure to sign the reading log, Parents!! Write your own questions and answers for the story. You need to make up 5 of them. Be sure to write complete questions and complete answers. We will choose the best to use for our pop quiz ! Some of you still need to read and sign the bottom part of our Homework Policy. Be sure to sent the bottom portion back!

Homework Happenings for Monday, Aug. 20th

Good Evening! Hope everyone had a super weekend! Homework for tonight is: Spelling: Copy spelling words 3 times each on paper. Math: Workbook pg. 15-16 Reading: Practice O WB 7-8 *****Be sure to read over the Third Grade HW Policy that is in your child's folder. Sign and return the bottom portion tomorrow. Please keep the policy at home to refer to it. Email me if you have questions or concerns. We will be talking about this at Back to School Night.******

Homework Happenings for Thursday, Aug. 16

Study for your spelling test. *****If you made a 100% on the "Spelling City" test today, you don't have to take the test tomorrow!*** Language: Study DOL sentences. Test tomorrow. Math: WB pg. 9-10 over expanded notation. Thanks for allowing your child to bring in leaves from home. We really enjoyed looking at the different shapes and structures! BLOG BUSTER: Find out the name of Kentucky's state tree.

Homework Happenings for Tuesday, Aug. 14

Good Afternoon! The Homework for this evening is: Math: Worksheet p. 3 side only Reading: Read "First Day Jitters" out loud with a parent. ****Parents-Be sure to sign the reading log!****

Homework Happenings for Monday, Aug. 13

Good Afternoon! Our internet has been out today at HLOE, so this posting is a little late. Good start to the week today. Here is our Homework for the evening: Spelling: Write words 3 times each. I also sent home a list of all our spelling lists for the entire 9 weeks. You may keep that at home as a reference. we will take a pretest on Thursday in the computer lab on "Spelling City" (if the internet is back up!). Only those not scoring 100% will take it on Friday. ***Blog Buster*** Today, we began in science talking about living and nonliving things. We discussed that only plants can make their own food. Can you name that process and explain how that works? Look it up :)

Homework Happenings for Thursday, Aug. 9th

It's finally here!! Our first successful day at HLOE as new 3rd graders! Our day was full of rules, stories, laughter, sharing and fun. Here is what to have prepared for tomorrow as homework: "3 Things in a Bag" Your child brought home a paper sack to decorate with their name and any other designs they wish. They need to then fill it with 3 items that most tell us about themselves. Remember: only one photograph please! Also, remember to ask your parents' permission before taking any items such as electronic things. We will share these tomorrow.